The grass in the factory should be plucked

Xie Changan returned to the main topic.

He said sternly: "That being said, as long as I am in this position, I must manage the affairs of the country and be loyal to my duties. My adoptive father has been very kind to me, and I cannot let him down."

"Lord Governor has repeatedly reminded me that the East Factory is only loyal to His Majesty and must not interfere in the matter of appointing a crown prince. You must keep this in mind and not lose fairness due to selfishness."

Jiang Li felt a little guilty. She had already been involved before joining the East Factory. She was even the Third Prince's number one supporter and number one military advisor!

I wonder if Xie Changan will be angry with her if he finds out? I'm afraid... he won't forgive her.

Jiang Li felt even more nervous when she thought of this. She said awkwardly, "I know."

Xie Changan thought he had scared her, and said gently: "You are still young and don't understand these things. Just listen to me."

"Yeah!" Jiang Li nodded obediently.

Xie Changan smiled slightly: "So, when are you going to make a purse for me?"

Jiang Li sighed. There’s no way this can be resolved, right?

Zheng Shoucheng finally made his move.

At the grand court meeting that day, Guo Zhengrong, the Right Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate, submitted a memorial to impeach Prince Jin, saying that he controlled the Li business and competed with the people for profits.

"The Li family business is spread all over the Chu State, and the profits are staggering. I have only just learned that this is actually the property of the King of Jin! The ancients said that those who receive salary should not compete with the people for profits. The King of Jin receives salary from the court, but secretly controls the Li family business and competes with the people for profits. This is against the dignity of the royal family and is even against the way of a gentleman!"

The emperor was very angry and immediately summoned Prince Jin to the palace for a confrontation.

When the Duke of Zhenguo saw Nangong Qinghe slowly coming over under the guidance of the eunuch, he couldn't help but look worried.

Nangong Qinghe smiled at him and told him not to worry.

The emperor said sternly, "Is it true that Censor Guo accused you of manipulating the Li Company and competing with the people for profits?"

Nangong Qinghe replied, "I am very terrified. I have a few questions for you, Lord Guo."

The emperor looked grim: "Approved."

Nangong Qinghe turned around and said calmly, "Master Guo, do you know in which year the Li Company was established?"

Guo Zhengrong cupped his hands and said, "I don't know, I heard that the Li's business is a century-old brand, but was it established a century ago?"

Nangong Qinghe asked again: "Then Lord Guo, do you know how old I am now?"

Without waiting for Guo Zhengrong to answer, he said, "I am only sixteen years old and have not yet come of age."

"Even if I am a genius, it is impossible for me to create this century-old business before I even reach adulthood. Besides, everyone knows that the Li's Company is owned by the Li family. What does it have to do with my Nangong family?"

What he meant was, I am only sixteen years old this year. If you insist on saying that the century-old brand is my property, then you have to see whether his surname is Li or Nangong!

Guo Zhengrong's face turned purple: "Everyone knows that the Li Company is the property of the Jin Prince's biological mother's maternal family!"

Nangong Qinghe smiled slightly: "Does the property of Censor Guo's maternal grandfather also belong to Lord Guo?"

Guo Zhengrong was speechless.

In the battle for the throne, which prince's relatives would not give their full support? If they want money, they will give money; if they want people, they will give people.

This is something that everyone knows, but it cannot be discussed openly.

You said that Li’s company helped me to seize the throne. Where is the evidence?

The Duke of Zhenguo laughed loudly: "Now your Highness also calls me grandfather. According to what Lord Guo said, the foundation of my Duke of Zhenguo Mansion also belongs to your Highness."

What is the foundation of the Zhenguogong Mansion? It is military power!

Does Guo Zhengrong dare to say that? Isn't this equivalent to saying that the Prince of Jin is planning a rebellion?

Guo Zhengrong was sweating profusely, and he immediately knelt on the ground to plead guilty: "I have rashly submitted a petition without investigating the facts, I am guilty!"

The emperor was furious: "How dare you falsely accuse the prince! Come, take Guo Zhengrong away and remove him from his post for investigation!"

Guo Zhengrong collapsed to the ground.

The second prince and his group returned in defeat.

After the court was dismissed, the Duke of Zhenguo praised Nangong Qinghe: "Your Highness performed well today! He was neither arrogant nor humble, brave and resourceful. The Queen did not make a mistake in choosing him!"

Nangong Qinghe said modestly: "It's all thanks to the good teachings of my mother and grandfather."

Soon, a eunuch came to report to Empress Zhang about what happened in the previous dynasty, and reported to her everything that Prince Jin said and did in the court.

Empress Zhang clapped her hands and laughed: "My son is becoming more and more like a crown prince!"

After Jiang Li learned about this, he asked Longmen Trading Company to send a secret letter to Nangong Qinghe.

Nangong Qinghe unfolded it and saw a few words written on it: "Execution Plan One."

Nangong Qinghe then gave instructions one by one.

That night, a north wind blew all night in the capital.

The next morning, the weather became colder and people who got up early wrapped themselves tightly.

The Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, Chang Ge Lao, also put on a mink coat. As soon as he left the house, a servant handed him a piece of paper and said, "Master, these flyers are everywhere on the street."

Lord Chang took it with a frown, and when he saw the contents, he was immediately shocked.

The above revelation that the book "Guifan Zhuan" written by Concubine Zhou was plagiarized from the work of Shanxi scholar Lu Youliang.

Concubine Zhou and her accomplices plagiarized other people's works to gain fame for themselves, with the aim of seizing the position of crown prince for the King of Qi!

Overnight, the leaflets were spread like snowflakes, appearing everywhere in the streets, alleys, palaces and government offices.

This leaflet, like a bombshell, caused a huge uproar in the capital!

The emperor claimed to be ill and adjourned court, then stormed into Yuhua Palace angrily and knocked Concubine Zhou to the ground with a slap!

"Why did Your Majesty break into my palace and beat me without knowing the truth?"

Concubine Zhou burst into tears immediately.

The emperor threw the flyer in her face and said, "Look for yourself!"

When Concubine Zhou picked it up and looked at it, she was immediately shocked. Wasn't Lu Youliang missing? Was there someone who knew about this?

Her mind raced, and she said with tears in her eyes, "Your Majesty, this is a false accusation! If you say that I plagiarized someone else's work, then why didn't Lu Youliang come out and testify in person? It's obvious that someone wants to use this to attack the King of Qi!"

"Your Majesty, you have to make the decision for me and the King of Qi..."

Concubine Zhou fell to the ground crying.

After being together for so many years, how could the panic that flashed across Concubine Zhou's eyes escape the old emperor's notice?

"Cough cough cough..."

The old emperor was so angry that he vomited blood on the spot.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, what's wrong with you!" Concubine Zhou was panicked, "Quick, quick, call the imperial physician!"

The emperor is really sick now.

Zheng Shoucheng was almost angry to death, and he immediately sent someone to invite Nangong Xihe over.

"Why didn't you discuss this matter with me in advance?"

Nangong Xihe shirked responsibility: "This book was brought back from Shanxi by my cousin Feng Chuan. He said he had paid enough silver to buy it from Lu Youliang. The payment was made. I have tried to dissuade you from publishing the book many times, but my grandfather and mother insisted on doing it."

Zheng Shoucheng was speechless: "When did Feng Chuan become so soft-hearted? If you want to do it, you must cut the grass and root it out to prevent future troubles!"

Nangong Xihe hurriedly said, "I reminded them at that time, and my grandfather had already sent people to Shanxi. Unfortunately, Lu Youliang's family suddenly disappeared without a trace, and the people sent by my grandfather searched for them but to no avail."

Zheng Shoucheng pondered and said, "Who else knows about this?"

Nangong Xihe said: "Only Feng Chuan, my grandfather, grandmother, mother and I know about this."

Zheng Shoucheng frowned: "The news must have been leaked a long time ago. The other party may have already controlled Lu Youliang!"

Nangong Xihe asked anxiously: "In your opinion, who did this?"

Zheng Shoucheng said in a deep voice: "Only the East Factory can steal the information and control Lu Youliang before you do!"

"East Factory?" Nangong Xihe was shocked.