Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 1680: Seizing Kong Wu!

"Your Highness First Prince, this subject is being unjustly accused! This lowly subject has worked in the Bureau of Military Personnel for several decades and has always been conscientious and loyal. How could this subject ever do such a thing? And Your Highness King of Foreign Lands, Kong Wu naturally cannot compare to you in prestige, nor in rank. When Lord Zhangchou became unwell and the Imperial Court wished to select a temporary Minister of War, I had no idea that you desired the post. But, Your Highness, even if you are unhappy, there is no need to slander and vilify this Kong so much!" Kong Wu said in agitation, his face ghastly pale.

"King of Foreign Lands, you're acting too excessively!"

The hall buzzed with chatter, and the officials of the Confucian Sect and the First Prince's faction used the chance to cause trouble. Although they had been caught by surprise, they couldn't let Wang Chong just get rid of Kong Wu.

The First Prince said nothing, only stared grimly at Wang Chong, his eyes getting colder and colder.

"Hmph!"

Wang Chong coldly took everything in, an unperturbed smile on his lips.

"Wang Chong, this prince does not care what prejudices you have against Kong Wu, but this is the court. Although Kong Wu is not the Minister of War, he is still a vital official of the court. If you do not have any firm evidence and are recklessly throwing out accusations, this prince will be forced to heavily punish you for causing trouble in court and disregarding the laws!" the First Prince finally said.

"Your Highness, this subject naturally has evidence," Wang Chong coldly said, showing no signs of backing down. "Kong Wu has been an Assistant Minister in the Bureau of Military Personnel for ten-some years. He has placed private gain above public good and allowed his wife's younger brother to enter the Bureau of Military Personnel as a director. To intercept the money the Bureau of Military Personnel sends to the local magistrates for military expenses is one thing, but not long ago, when the Imperial Court was en

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