The core of the Ox-Herd tactic is that you have to hold on; once the ox breaks free, you can't catch it, and you might even get trampled to death. To lead the ox by its nose, you must make it believe you are in front. When the ox realizes you are behind it, it will turn around and walk away. The scholar hit the nail on the head by pointing out the two most critical issues: if the enemy doesn't notice that everyone is continuing to move forward, they will be just as alarmed, and if we exit the gorge, our discovery will be just as inevitable.
Everyone present was astute and turned their curious eyes toward Luo Zheng, since they considered him a man with a plan. Since he raised the issue, they were certain he had a solution.