On the second day of the third month, reports from officials in Mizhou flooded into the capital like snowflakes.

From the officials in Ning'an County to the Governor of Mizhou, all criticized Fang Yun's actions, claiming that he was going against the tide of history, denying the progress of the human race, and treading a dangerous path that must be corrected.

Minister of Literature Jiang Hechuan mocked publicly in the cabinet, saying, "What is this talk of going with or against the tide? It's nothing but party strife!"

The Left Chancellor proposed an emergency court meeting, where officials argued fiercely, creating chaos.