"The Emperor Emeritus did not answer me. Now that the ministers have arrived, Minister Xu, why do they want to purge the court of corrupt officials?"

Xu Churen felt like a million grass mud horses were roaring in his heart. This emperor, I like to ask questions I already know the answer to. Why do you think they want to purge the court of corrupt officials?

Xu Churen glanced at Liu Yanzong, Shi Xun, Qin Hui, and He Ye, his intentions becoming increasingly clear. However, over the past few months, the emperor had used various methods of coercion and intimidation to almost completely subdue the prime ministers.

Which of the prime ministers present doesn't have a crime that could cost them their lives in the emperor's hands?

Take the Kong Family Case for example. Kong Duancao, that pig, almost implicated all the prime ministers in the central government. The emperor could bring up those charges at any time to teach them a lesson.

Therefore, this time, the prime ministers dared not say that it was the emperor's willful and reckless implementation of the new policies that had angered the public, and they even dared not criticize the implementers of the new policies.

Xu Churen immediately stepped forward, prostrated himself on the ground, and cried out in anguish, "Your Majesty, I am guilty."

Zhao Huan calmly said, "What crime have you committed? I am merely asking you about the matter."

"Your Majesty ordered me to thoroughly investigate corrupt officials in both Hedong and Hexi regions. I failed in my duty to investigate, which has led to the current situation. I beg Your Majesty to punish me!"

"This is none of your business. Please get up and we can talk about it later."

Xu Churen hurriedly stood up, tears streaming down his face. Tang Ke and He, standing to the side, were both thinking to themselves: Old Xu, your acting skills have improved again!

Xu Churen said, "In my opinion, they are all traitors who oppress the people and embezzle military funds. They are traitors to the dynasty. Your Majesty is wise and wants to eliminate the traitors and restore the country. Those people are nothing but clowns!"

Xu Churen's words startled Tang Ke and He Yi slightly. They then realized that this Grand Chancellor had completely submitted to the emperor's authority.