Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 1675: A Tempest in the Court! (II)

Kong Wu had been confident and had been informed that he would be made the temporary Minister of War in today's court session. He hadn't expected that an obstacle would appear to hinder this trifling matter.

But Kong Wu still had an assured expression on his face. Huo Jue was a trifling Auxiliary Assistant Minister. Alone, he did not have the strength to move the opinion of the court by even a hair.

Even Zhangchou Jianqiong wouldn't have been able to do this, so how could Huo Jue?

"Lord Huo must have his reasons," Kong Wu suddenly said. "Kong Wu believes that there is no harm if Lord Wei hears what he has to say before passing judgment."

Kong Wu turned to Huo Jue, his voice calm. "Lord Huo, there is no such thing as a minor affair in the Bureau of Military Personnel. I trust that Lord Huo has his reasons for saying such things, and I am willing to hear your opinion."

He seemed to be very fair and objective, but there was a sharp edge in his tone. It was clear that if Huo Jue could not give a persuasive explanation, this matter would be far from over, and Kong Wu would not let him go.

"Hmph!"

Huo Jue sneered, sensing the edge in Kong Wu's words. But even in the face of the invisible tsunami of pressure from the gathered officials, Huo Jue was not intending to back down.

"Your Highness, this subject believes that there is a person more qualified than anyone else for the position of temporary Minister of War. This lowly subject believes that there is no better candidate than him!" Huo Jue proclaimed in a resounding tone.

"Talk!" the First Prince said, his face twisted into a nasty scowl.

The First Prince had thought that Kong Wu and the Bureau of Personnel official would make Huo Jue back down, not expecting Huo Jue to not know what was good for him and once more voice his opposition, even claiming that there was someone even more qualified than Kong Wu.

The palace had become utterly silent. Although the First Prince was trying his best to control it, everyone could hear the anger in his voice.

His words today had mad

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