The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 1213

The other civil officials hesitated, not daring to openly confront Gao Zhan. After all, he held a high position and enjoyed considerable prestige, making him very difficult for the civil officials to deal with.

"I think we should remove Gao Zhan from his official position. That way, he won't be able to continue playing with us."

Another civil official suggested asking the other civil officials for their opinions.

The civil officials were terrified; if Gao Zhan tightened his audits, they would surely lose all their current assets. Therefore, what they feared most was Gao Zhan's investigation targeting them.

Gao Zhan broke their rules, and they hated him.

Another civil official asked, "Since we're going to dismiss them, who's capable? Gao Zhan is in a high position; if we join forces to deal with him, we'll only end up hurting each other."

"How about we seek out King Yinglan?"

A civil official asked, chuckling.

The other civil officials shook their heads. They thought that King Yinglan probably looked down on them. He had a vast fortune that he could enjoy for ten lifetimes. Why should he get involved in such a mess?

After thinking it over, a civil official finally stood up and said, "Let's give it a try! The King of England won't abandon us. You know, we had a very good relationship with the King of England back then."

Faced with the pressure of Gao Zhan's audit, the civil officials had no choice but to decide to take a gamble!

So they went to King Yinglan!

At the residence, King Yinglan was discussing matters with his advisors.

A servant came up to report that several civil officials had come to visit.

Upon hearing this, King Yinglan chuckled and said, "So you've come to catch up? If you don't want to see me, just say I'm very busy."

So the servant went back outside and told the civil officials.

After listening, the civil officials smiled slightly and said, "Tell King Yinglan that, for the sake of our past friendship, perhaps we could meet? Or we could not, but just tell him to be careful with Gao Zhan."

"Please wait, gentlemen!"

The servants returned to the manor and reported the situation to King Yinglan.

The advisors, regaining their senses, cupped their hands and said, "Sir, is Gao Zhan perhaps targeting you?"

"I have no relationship with Gao Zhan, why is he targeting me?"

King Yinglan chuckled, thinking that those people must have deliberately tripped him up.

But he was also somewhat afraid of Gao Zhan. What if Gao Zhan really wanted to deal with him and exposed what happened back then?

"Sir, why don't you take a look and see what these people are up to?" several advisors suggested.

So King Yinglan ordered his servants to let the civil officials in.

Upon entering, the civil officials immediately knelt before the King of England.

"This humble servant greets Your Excellency."

Several civil officials shouted, showing great respect to the King of England.