Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 98: Humility!

Chapter 98: Humility!

“Isn’t that so? That’s truly a huge breach of their responsibility! Even if elders like us don’t say anything, the moment the news reaches them, they would immediately hide in shame.”

Duke of Hu chuckled in agreement.

Wang Chong heard of Xue Zique, he was an authoritative official of the finance department in the royal court. Even though he was nicknamed the ‘Bloodsucker’ and countless people cursed him on a daily basis due to his unceasing efforts to tax the rations and wealth of the civilians to fill the national treasury, Wang Chong knew that he wasn’t bad at heart, and he didn’t do so to fulfill his private greed either.

All of the taxes he collected went straight to filling the national treasury. He didn’t corrupt a single tael of it!

“Hahaha, Duke Jiu, Young Master Chong sure is astute and smart. If not for the current era of martial arts and following me would only be a waste of his talents, I would really love to keep him by my side!”

Elder Zhao gazed at Wang Chong in amazement. This youngest grandson of Duke Jiu sure was an eye opener. Possessing such foresight in the military affairs of the empire was already rare, but to be capable of such outstanding performance in the finance department as well was completely inconceivable.

“Hahaha, Elder Zhao, you need not bother about that matter. Duke Jiu has already expressed his consent to have Young Master Chong beside me. Thus, you shouldn’t hold any thoughts about him!”

Duke of Ye scolded playfully as he tried to dispel the thoughts from the other party’s mind.

Of Duke Jiu’s three sons, one daughter, four grandsons, two granddaughters, and a nephew, only this ‘Young Master Chong’ was capable of making his eyes glow.

“Hahaha, there’s no need to fight over him. This child is still young, so when he requires your help in the future, none of you are allowed to turn him down!”

Sitting at the top of the hall, the old master was in good mood. He half-jokingly half-serious issued a command to his old subordinates.

“Of course, of cour

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