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7. Inverting Words

Invert words and reverse affairs, and thereby cross-examine
the suspect. Then you will get at the reality of
culprits. Thus, Shan-yang[8] purposely slandered Chiu Shu,
Nao Ch`ih fabricated an envoy from Ch`in, the Ch`is wanted
to create disturbances, Tzŭ-chih lied about the white horse,
Tzŭ-ch`an separated the litigants, and Duke Ssŭ purposely
made his men go through the pass of the city.

So much above for the canons.