Chapter 1 Jiang Chen's Question

Jiang Chen asked this because after careful consideration, he realized that the targets of Feng Chengen and Chu Mingxing did not seem to be him, but really aimed at Xu Changqing.

Xu Changqing was stunned. He quickly understood what Jiang Chen meant.

After thinking hard for a while, Xu Changqing shook his head.

"Your Majesty, I don't think I have offended anyone."

Although Xu Changqing had done some things that offended people, those were all at Jiang Chen's direction.

Other ministers also knew this. If they really wanted to retaliate, they should be looking for Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen frowned. If Xu Changqing had not really offended anyone to the point of irreconcilable animosity, was the other party's purpose still himself?

Were they trying to cut off his right and left arms first?

This possibility resurfaced in Jiang Chen's mind.

After thinking for a while, Jiang Chen did not come to a definite conclusion.

"Alright, go back first. There's nothing major in the court these days. Take a few days off," Jiang Chen said.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After Xu Changqing retreated, a thoughtful look reappeared on Jiang Chen's face.

It seemed he had to wait for Jing Yue's investigation results.

Even until the next morning's early court, Jiang Chen had not received Jing Yue's report.

This made him elevate the seriousness of the matter in his mind.

Usually, for the dark guards to investigate something was like picking something up.

But this time, after two full days without any news, it was clear that the other party's energy was not small!

A cold light flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes as he strode towards Qianqing Palace.

"I'd like to see who is causing trouble in the dark!"

As Feng Jin announced, "If there are matters to report, step forward. Otherwise, withdraw from the court," several people stood up in the hall at the same time.

"I have a memorial to present!"

This situation surprised all the other ministers, who all looked at the ministers who had spoken.

After this look, everyone was a little puzzled.

Like Feng Chengen yesterday, many ministers did not recognize these ministers if they did not introduce their names and positions.

Jiang Chen narrowed his eyes and looked at the ministers who had stepped forward.

If he remembered correctly, when Feng Chengen impeached Xu Changqing yesterday, these people's expressions were the same as those of the other ministers, and they did not have any knowing expressions.

But today, these people had all changed their attitude.

The meaning behind this was worth exploring.

"You also want to impeach Xu Changqing?" Jiang Chen asked indifferently.

Although his voice was calm, anyone with ears could hear the anger hidden within.

The ministers who had stood up naturally heard it too, and although they were a little scared in their hearts.

But when they thought of what the person who had seen them yesterday had said, their courage grew a little.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

These people flattered in unison, and then said, "After we withdrew from the court yesterday, we thought about it carefully and found that although Feng Chengen committed a great crime yesterday, his impeachment of Xu Changqing was not wrong."

"Since Xu Changqing took office as the Minister of Revenue, the Great Wei has suffered continuous natural disasters. He must be removed from his position as the Minister of Revenue!"

"Not only should Xu Changqing be removed from his position as the Minister of Revenue, but he should also be investigated for any misconduct. Otherwise, how could natural disasters occur?"

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The ministers each said a sentence, as if they had rehearsed in advance, leaving no room for fault.

This time, even the most dull ministers realized that something was wrong.

The targeting of Xu Changqing was too obvious!

For a time, all the other ministers fell into deep thought.

What happened to these ministers, including Feng Chengen and Chu Mingxing from yesterday?

Why were they frantically impeaching Xu Changqing?

Many people's eyes turned to Zhao Liting, the Deputy Minister of Revenue standing at the front, with hidden meaning in their eyes.

If Xu Changqing was removed from his position as the Minister of Revenue, then the most likely person to take over the position of Minister of Revenue would naturally be Zhao Liting, the Deputy Minister of Revenue.

Zhao Liting also realized this, and his face turned pale.

He quickly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, these people are completely talking nonsense. Since Lord Xu took office as the Minister of Revenue, my Ministry of Revenue has been clear and organized, and there has been no dereliction of duty at all."

"Moreover, Your Majesty also said yesterday that natural disasters have nothing to do with people. I implore Your Majesty to lock these people up and interrogate them strictly to see what their purpose is!"

Zhao Liting's statement left many ministers somewhat confused.

Could it be that Zhao Liting did not instigate this matter?

Then who could have instigated it?

There were also some ministers who were well-read in history books, and after hearing Zhao Liting's words, they had already regarded Zhao Liting as a person with deep schemes.

This was to clear himself of the relationship!

Jiang Chen stared at Zhao Liting with a thoughtful look in his eyes.

Zhao Liting's anxiety did not seem to be feigned.

Especially the cold sweat, it was absolutely impossible to act.

What's more, the ministers who impeached Xu Changqing had no relationship with Zhao Liting on the surface.

Moreover, Zhao Liting was the Deputy Minister of Revenue, not the Deputy Minister of Personnel or the Deputy Minister of Justice. It was impossible for him to manipulate these people.

In summary, the possibility of Zhao Liting planning this matter behind the scenes was extremely low.

If Zhao Liting was not the mastermind, then who could it be?

After Xu Changqing was dismissed, who would be the biggest beneficiary?

Jiang Chen's eyes swept over the ministers one by one.

Finally, they landed on Zhao Liting again.

Among all the ministers present, only Zhao Liting was qualified to be promoted to the Minister of Revenue.

Apart from him, there was absolutely no one else who could directly benefit.

Just as he was thinking, Jiang Chen's peripheral vision suddenly saw one of the impeaching ministers revealing a moment of joy.

A flash of inspiration flashed in Jiang Chen's mind.

Could it be that these people's target was not Xu Changqing, but Zhao Liting?

Or were both of them their targets?

Thinking of this, Jiang Chen's face turned cold.

"Zhao Liting, do you know your crime?!"

The ministers, who were still wondering what had happened, were all stunned when they heard Jiang Chen's cold rebuke.

After regaining their senses, many ministers who had not yet reacted were completely unable to understand the situation before them.

Those who had previous thoughts looked like they had expected it.

Zhao Liting trembled all over, and his face turned even paler.

"Your Majesty, I am innocent! This matter has nothing to do with me!"

Because he was anxious to defend himself, Zhao Liting's face, which was originally pale from fright, turned red.

"You say you are innocent, and you are innocent?"

"Conspiring in the dark, framing loyal officials!"

Jiang Chen snorted coldly, "Come, take Zhao Liting and these dogs who are talking nonsense down. I will personally interrogate them!"

After a burst of howling pleas for mercy, the hall returned to silence.

All the other ministers shut their mouths and said nothing, feeling a little lucky in their hearts.

Fortunately, the crazy ministers were not impeaching their superiors, otherwise they would have suffered this undeserved disaster!

"Is there anything else to report?" Jiang Chen asked again.