"What did you say?”
The Prime Minister's Estate.
When Wang Mang received the news that the canal had burst, his expression changed. He stood up and looked at the person who had reported it, his eyes filled with shock.
"Reporting to the Prime Minister, the canal burst its banks, causing several villages downstream to be flooded. There are also thousands of acres of land.”
"How did the canal burst its banks?"
"It's He Shen He Daren. He asked people to dredge the canal, but for some reason, they accidentally dug up the river bank, causing it to burst.”
"He Shen, you idiot."
Hearing this, Wang Mang slammed the table, his face turning green with anger. The canal burst, causing several villages to be flooded. This matter could be big or small. If it was big, He Shen's life would be lost. If it was small, it was fine.
Wang Mang, who had calmed down, took a deep breath, and his eyes gradually calmed down.
"You…"
"Prime Minister, Prime Minister…"
Just as he was about to say something, a person quickly entered the room.
"What is it?"
"His Highness the King of Qin has summoned you and ordered you to attend court at Taiji Palace.”
"Court?"
"It's already afternoon. Why are we going to court?”
Wang Mang's expression changed as he asked in puzzlement.
"Someone said that the canal burst its banks and His Highness the King of Qin was furious. He has already sent people to capture He Shen and is going to court to punish He Shen.”
"What?"
Wang Mang's face turned deathly pale. He looked at the other party with an unusually grave expression.
"Dammit, He Shen that idiot actually caused me such a huge trouble, he's simply a bastard.”
"And that Gu Fengming, why is he so well-informed? He actually knew about the canal breach before me?”
Wang Mang was puzzled, but he had no time to think about it. He Shen was caught, this matter was troublesome. Gu Fengming's attitude did not seem like he was going to let him off lightly. Moreover, even if Gu Fengming let this matter go, Sima Yi and An Lushan would not let it go so easily. One had to know that the Left and Right Assistant Ministers of the Ministry of Revenue were Sima Yi and An Lushan's men.
If He Shen fell, the position of Minister of Revenue would be vacant. At that time, wouldn't it be easy for the two of them?
"Men, prepare the horses and enter the palace immediately.”
Wang Mang didn't have time to think and immediately said.
"Yes, sir!"
"Wait!"
Seeing that the person was about to leave, he immediately called out to him.
"Does the Prime Minister have any other instructions?"
"Immediately send someone to inform the Supreme Court and order them to gather their forces to surround He Shen's residence. No one is allowed to enter, do you hear me?”
Wang Mang wasn't a fool. He knew that He Shen's mansion hid many secrets. If these secrets were to spread, it would be terrible. He had to take control of He Shen's entire residence before that. That way, these things would still be in Wang Mang's hands.
"Yes, sir!"
"Father, I didn't expect that such a simple canal dredging would cause such a big problem. If that's the case, wouldn't He Shen be finished?”
In the Great General's Residence, Sima Yi was putting on his court robes. Beside him, Sima Shi and Sima Zhao were both present. They naturally received the news and Sima Yi was summoned.
"Humph, that brat He Shen has helped Wang Mang collect a lot of money in the Ministry of Revenue these past few years. This time, when the canal was dredged, He Shen extorted the passing ships and lost money from the Ministry of Revenue. This was retribution.”
Sima Yi felt very comfortable in his heart. He had long set his eyes on the lucrative position of Minister of Revenue. Although he had people in the Ministry of Revenue, he was only an assistant minister, a second-in-command position. Compared to the first-in-command position of Minister, he was still a lot weaker. Now, He Shen seemed to be about to fall, and the position of minister was obviously going to be empty. He had to seize this opportunity.
The same scene also happened in the residences of the various important officials in the capital. Everyone was called back to court in the afternoon. When they heard the news of He Shen's arrest, some were happy, while others were sad.
"What happened? I heard that Fengming summoned all the officials to court. What's going on?”
In the back palace, Empress Yu Qinghe had been keeping vigil. When she received the news, she found Gu Fengming and asked him.
"Imperial Sister-in-law has also heard the news. It's not a big matter, just that the canal burst its banks. I've captured He Shen, and this is the best opportunity to get rid of He Shen.”
Gu Fengming looked at Yu Qinghe. The reason why Gu Fengming went through so much trouble was to make a spot for Yu Qian. Now that the opportunity had come, Gu Fengming naturally could not be lenient.
" What? The canal burst? This…"
Yu Qinghe's expression changed as she looked at Gu Fengming.
"Imperial Sister-in-law, it wasn't dry. The dam really burst. I didn't intentionally cause the dam to burst.”
Gu Fengming looked at Yu Qinghe's expression and thought that she had misunderstood.
However, Gu Fengming still felt a little guilty when he said this. After all, if Gu Fengming was willing, the river bank would not have burst. However, Gu Fengming did not do that. Instead, he used the breach to achieve his own goal.
It had to be said that this was actually not glorious.
"You don't need to explain to me. Imperial Sister-in-law believes in Fengming's character. As for Yu Qian, he should take up the responsibility of being the country's uncle.”
Yu Qinghe quickly smiled and said to Gu Fengming.
"Good!"
"Then I'll bring the Crown Prince along."
"Go!"
Taiji Palace, in the throne room.
Taiji Palace should be empty in the afternoon. However, at this moment, all the officials and soldiers of the court rushed over and stood on both sides. They were all whispering and discussing something.
Wang Mang and the others were present, but Wang Mang's face was gloomy and he looked extremely angry. When the people around him saw Wang Mang like this, no one dared to approach him.
"His Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness the King of Qin have arrived!”
Following the eunuch's voice, Gu Fengming pulled Gu Changge into the main hall.
Immediately, the hall fell silent. No one spoke.
"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince and Your Highness the King of Qin!”
"My dear ministers, please do not stand on ceremony."
Gu Fengming helped Gu Changge to sit on the dragon throne and sat on the throne himself. Then, he said to the ministers.
"I believe that everyone already knows why this king has summoned everyone here, right?”
"The canal burst its banks, causing several villages downstream to be flooded. The cultivated land was also flooded.”
"Men, bring the Minister of Revenue He Shen here.”
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