Now is not the time to settle old scores.
And later? When there's leisure, are we going to settle accounts with those followers of the Grand Empress Dowager?
No one knows who first came up with the clever idea, but someone suggested donating money and grain to the six disaster-stricken counties to help the Emperor.
It must be said, as soon as these words were spoken, Ma Yaosong's attitude visibly warmed: "The official has this intent, which I deeply admire. I was just about to enter the palace today and will convey your words to Chief Historian Chen."
The official seeking to intercede breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said, "Then I'll trouble Doctor Ma. Here is my meager contribution. Please present it together to Chief Historian Chen."
Ma Yaosong agreed and took the folded paper.
When unfolded, it was only palm-sized, but the figures of money and grain listed were substantial.
