Liuli Qiu laughed and said, "Every official in the Ministry of Revenue works diligently. Each is quite capable, and there are many affairs to handle. Even among us, we can't manage everything, and no matter who I recommend to follow the Marquis, they are reluctant to leave. However, what the Marquis is busy with are matters commanded by the Emperor, so I must make the sacrifice. Whoever Marquis Gu sets his eyes on, he can take them away."
The words both praised his own officials and cleverly dodged taking sides, truly glib. Even if the Capital Inspection upsets somebody, it's not on him.
In fact, Liuli Qiu wished Marquis Gu would take one of his trusted men.
