Upon hearing this, Yang Tiansheng couldn't help but recall the brilliant move when Yang Ge set fire to the archives, changing the planks for butcher's knives and presenting them to Emperor Xiping. Respect filled his heart, along with a sense of unwillingness to concede, "It's not that I'm being picky for the sake of it, but you say I have to fight at every level, which I can accept. However, what does arresting a bunch of corrupt officials have to do with the larger situation by half a copper coin?"
Yang Ge burst into laughter, "How about this, let's make a bet. If I can convince you, then from now on in our partnership of Ice and Fire, I'll be the older brother and you the younger. If I can't convince you, then you can be the older brother and I'll be the younger. How about it?"
As soon as Yang Tiansheng heard the proposal, he figured whether he was convinced or not was up to him; he immediately slammed the table and declared, "A gentleman's word, swift as a steed!"
