These people knew each other; they were all students of the Imperial Academy.

The people at Liu Haozhi's and Chen Runxin's table glanced over at the same time. Liu Haozhi said coldly, "Who do we have here? It's Brother Wang. You said that Minister Li is just trying to gain fame and reputation. So what?"

Wang Chen ignored his question and said coldly, "Li Gang is hypocritical and two-faced. He is upright and incorruptible in the court, but in private he allows his servants to beat the common people. It's pitiful that when those people go to thank him and give him gifts, some of them are beaten to the point of being crippled by his evil servants! He is acting tyrannically because he has some merit!"

His words shocked everyone present.

It should be noted that at this moment, Li Gang had experienced several days of the defense of Tokyo, and his reputation had reached its peak. Li Gang was also known for his uprightness and integrity, and for a time he was a role model for the students of the Imperial Academy.

"Brother Wang, do you know the consequences of slandering the current prime minister?"

"Consequences?" Wang Chen seemed to have already prepared himself for death, and said resolutely, "We study the classics to ensure the survival of the people and to create peace for all generations. As the ancients said, 'We cannot be subdued by force.' How could I, just because Li Gang is arrogant, be like you who cannot distinguish right from wrong! Shameless!"

His words immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of all the students present, and a heated debate broke out.

The madam of Chun Yue Lou hurriedly ordered someone to prepare a carriage. She quickly went to the nearest Imperial City Guard office on the city wall and explained the situation to the officials there.

He Liming led the Imperial Guards toward Chunyue Tower.

One very important point in the testimony of the madam of Chun Yue Lou is that the current prime minister, Li Gang, condoned his servants beating up the common people!

This has crossed the emperor's bottom line. If such a thing happens and is confirmed, the Imperial City Guard must report it to the emperor immediately, above all else, even if the emperor is sleeping.

This was a rule personally set by the emperor; if it was broken, one's head could be chopped off at any moment.