Every word pierced Gongyang Ce's face with a tinge of heat, prompting him to argue defensively, "Zhao Zhikun has already fled in fear of his crimes. If caught and brought back, his crimes will be doubled, and to save his life, he will definitely make wild accusations. Now is the crucial period in the Struggle of the Imperial Sons, how can we allow such a mishap? Moreover, given Zhao Zhikun's crimes, Your Majesty has already given him a chance to be pardoned, yet he still refuses to reflect, intent on fleeing, so executing him is not unjust,"
