Nine dragons fight for the throne, I don't want to sit on this throne

"Your Highness, your assassination has nothing to do with the Ministry of Revenue officials."

Chen Guowei had a bitter face and looked helpless: "Besides, the Ministry of Revenue is related to the foundation of Da Chu. If all of them are investigated, it will definitely cause turmoil.

At this time of spring plowing, we must not cause trouble to the court at this moment, please understand, Your Highness."

If we really want to conduct a thorough investigation of the Ministry of Revenue, few people would be able to withstand the investigation.

What's more, given Chu Ning's personality, if he really wants to investigate, it won't be just an investigation, it will be pure revenge.

This is trouble.

If you provoke this evil star, you don’t know how it will end.

Chu Ning looked at Chen Guowei, who had a bitter face, and said calmly: "Master Chen wants to use the righteousness of the court to pressure me?"

"This...I dare not."

"Don't you dare?"

"Humph!"

Chu Ning snorted coldly, stood up suddenly, and pressed towards Chen Guowei with a powerful aura, saying coldly: "You are threatening me in your words!"

"Why has the treasury of our Great Chu State been in deficit for all these years? Neither grain nor silver can fill the gap? Could it be that this has nothing to do with the officials of the Ministry of Revenue?"

"It's just right. Let's take this opportunity to clean up the Ministry of Revenue and take down all those people who are just sitting there doing nothing."

"Master Chen, go back and get ready!"

There is no need to be nice to people who don't know what's good for them.

What's more, Chen Guowei was the one who attacked Liu Shouren first, and now he acts like a seasoned official and refuses to cooperate.

In this case, let’s just overturn the Ministry of Revenue!

It would be best to bring down Chen Guowei and support Liu Shouren to the position of Minister of Revenue.

The Crown Prince and all the other princes took part in this assassination attempt, but these people paid a price for it, so it is not a good idea to take action against them for the time being.

But Chen Guowei is different. A mere Minister of the Ministry of Revenue dares to add insult to injury. If he doesn't kill the chicken to scare the monkey, others will think that the Chu Palace is easy to bully.

Chen Guowei, who was bending over, had a changed expression and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

If you investigate the Ministry of Revenue, you will be making things difficult for me.

I thought that the dead official was a chicken and I was a monkey, but I didn't expect that I was the chicken, and the prince and a group of princes and ministers were the monkeys.

Thinking of this, Chen Guowei made up his mind and looked up at Chu Ning. Their eyes met for the first time.

At this moment, there was no fear in Chen Guowei's eyes, and a hint of ruthlessness appeared on his face.

"Your Highness the Prince of Chu, please think carefully. If you really do this, it will be hard for everyone!"

"Really? I really want to try and see how you make my life difficult!"

Chu Ning grinned: "You are the first one who dares to speak like this in front of me. I admire your courage. I hope you can remain true to yourself as always in the future."

Chen Guowei narrowed his eyes and said, "It seems that Your Highness is not going to change his mind. In this case, I will not bother you any more. Goodbye!"

Chu Ning looked at Chen Guowei's departing back, a sneer appearing on the corner of his mouth.

Only the unruly are worth being tamed.

Since we can't get anything out of the nine assassins for the time being and the murderer behind the scenes won't be fooled, we can just leave the investigation to the Ministry of Justice.

I will take this opportunity to deal with Chen Guowei first!

This time, let’s target this person first.

The imperial court has made me a scapegoat twice, and now it's stabbing me in the back. If I'm not taught a lesson, how am I going to survive in Kyoto in the future?

And judging by the time, what happened in Bingzhou should be reported soon.

Before that matter is reported, take the initiative and shock the ministers!

Thinking of this, Chu Ning shouted outside: "Ran Ming!"

"Your Highness!"

"Immediately send someone to inform Lord Ling Haoran, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, and tell him that I want to investigate all officials in the Ministry of Revenue except Lord Liu Shouren!"

"Yes!" Ran Ming responded and immediately went down to make arrangements.

A storm sweeping across the officialdom of Kyoto City is about to hit.

……

An hour later, in the Imperial Palace, inside the Yingwu Hall.

Minister of Justice Ling Haoran reported Chu Ning's decision to the emperor.

Sitting on the main seat, the emperor listened to Ling Haoran's report with an expressionless face, but did not speak for a long time.

The empty hall and the quiet atmosphere are depressing.

Ling Haoran bent down and lowered his head, his eyes looking at his nose and his nose looking at his heart, as if he was waiting for the emperor's answer.

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Chu Ning wanted to use this assassination to stand up for Liu Shouren and deliberately investigated the Ministry of Revenue to vent his anger.

As the Minister of Justice, Ling Haoran did not dare to disobey Chu Ning's words because of the emperor's order.

But as a man of good character, Ling Haoran did not want to become a sharp knife in Chu Ning's hands and attack his colleagues in the same dynasty.

This matter can only be decided by the emperor.

Sitting on the main seat, the emperor pondered for a long time, his eyes constantly changing, and his cold eyes occasionally revealed a frightening chill.

After a moment, the emperor narrowed his eyes and asked in a cold voice: "Did Chu Ning's decision reach you after Chen Guowei went to the Chu Palace?"

Ling Haoran nodded: "Your Majesty, that is indeed the case."

It seems that Chu Ning failed to reach an agreement with Chen Guowei, so he wants to move the Ministry of Households.

However, the Ministry of Revenue has not done much in recent years, and the deficit in the national treasury has been unable to be filled, leaving the court helpless in dealing with disasters in various places.

Perhaps, this incident can be used to clean up the Ministry of Revenue!

The officials of the Ministry of Revenue are involved with many forces. Under normal circumstances, I would have no suitable reason to take action against them.

But this time, Chu Ning gave me a chance!

Since Chu Ning is serious about this, I will give him this opportunity and see how far he can go.

If we can really remove some corrupt officials, we might even be able to confiscate their properties and exterminate their families, thus increasing some income for the court.

A lot of silver was allocated from the national treasury for this spring plowing. Now there is no money even to repair my mausoleum. I will take this opportunity to make some money.

Thinking of this, the emperor narrowed his eyes and a cold look flashed across his face: "The Ministry of Revenue has really gone too far this time!

My son Chu Ning was serving the country on the front line and was injured by an assassin. His life or death is unknown. However, the Ministry of Revenue is targeting the Chu Palace and the Shen family behind the scenes. This is simply outrageous!

Lord Ling, the investigation of the Ministry of Revenue officials is now handed over to you in the Ministry of Justice. If you find any problems, arrest them immediately without asking for permission!"

Ling Haoran's expression changed slightly.

The emperor actually agreed!

But he is the prince's father-in-law. If he is in charge of this matter, people will inevitably think that it was the prince who ordered it, and the prince will be implicated.

Frowning, Ling Haoran knelt on the ground and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance. I am at the same level as the Minister of Revenue, Mr. Chen, so I am afraid it will be difficult for me to handle this matter."

The emperor thought about it and felt that it made sense.

Ling Haoran's special identity might make others think that the prince is taking the opportunity to attack the Ministry of Revenue. If it involves other factional struggles, the consequences will be disastrous.

The emperor rolled his eyes and made a prompt decision: "How about this, let the old King Qin and Chu Ning take charge of this matter with you."

"I obey your command!" Ling Haoran responded, bowed and left.

This matter must be done quickly, not slowly, and we must not give the Ministry of Revenue time to react.

But before that, he must meet with the old King of Qin and the King of Chu to discuss how to target the Ministry of Revenue.

For such a major event, the opinion of the King of Chu must naturally be taken as the main consideration!

As for the old King Qin...

That was just in name only. Given the old King Qin's current age, how could he really be involved in this matter?

The purpose of letting the old King of Qin participate is just to deter other forces.

It seems that His Majesty is serious this time.

Ministry of Revenue, it’s over!