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Within the Daoist Order, there were several tactics to circumvent certain commands issued by one’s superior, especially if the commands were not entirely correct and one did not wish to shoulder the blame. Thus, it was often best to leave behind some form of proof, as verbal orders were never as reliable as written directives.
If there was no written directive and the superior later refused to acknowledge giving a verbal order, who would bear the blame when something goes wrong? Conversely, if there was a written directive, then any wrongdoing was considered following orders. According to Daoist law, only the one who issued the order was held accountable.
Thus, whether or not a written order existed completely changed the nature of the matter.
If Great Sage Jiang had merely said as much, Qi Xuansu would still have harbored doubts in his heart. But Great Sage Jiang proactively provided the written directive, clearly demonstrating his decisiveness.
If Wang Jiaohe does not flee, then for the sake of decades of association, the Daoist Order would at least spare his life, even if his crimes were grave. However, his property, status, power, and position...
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