“Now because we have maintenance from the king’s palace, and it was not meet for us to see the king’s dishonour, therefore have we sent and certified the king;”
The introduction of additional supporting arguments: "Furthermore, we want the king to know that we cannot tolerate the dishonor of the king. We are therefore sending this report to inform the king" emphasizes the accusers' loyalty to the king and their concern for protecting imperial honor. The language of inability to tolerate dishonor of the king establishes that opponents frame their opposition as motivated by loyalty to imperial interests rather than personal rivalry or territorial competition. The explicit notification to the king frames the accusation as protective communication from loyal subjects concerned with imperial welfare. The rhetorical strategy of appealing to loyalty and honor demonstrates opponents' sophisticated understanding of how to gain favorable consideration from imperial authorities.
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