Actually, when it comes down to it, Gao Yang's chastisement of Chu Changkuo and Zhang Yaowen's chastisement of Su Huai had the same purpose and method.
"I criticize you because the situation demands it."
At the same time as the criticism, I also gave you a chance to explain yourself.
As long as you had a good attitude, actively admitted your mistakes, and smoothed things over, we could have closed the doors and discussed the matter slowly afterwards.
Gao Yang and Chu Changkuo were from the same clan, like grasshoppers on the same rope; didn't he want to protect Chu Changkuo?
He sure did.
Unfortunately, Mr. Chu, for the sake of saving face, stubbornly stiffened his neck and directly shattered Gao Yang's last hope.
Now look at Su Huai, how did he handle an "unfair" scolding?
He started with "I did advise," distancing himself from the blame.
