Mu Zian was very satisfied with Li Ping's performance.
I reached out and patted him on the shoulder.
After that slap, Li Ping felt as if all the bones in his body were about to shatter.
At this moment, Li Ping suppressed his anger and spoke with a smile.
"Ten thousand taels is no small sum after all. I will make up the difference immediately after reporting to the Minister."
Upon hearing this, Mu Zian nodded and said with a smile on his face.
"If the Ministry of Works doesn't see the money tonight, I think Vice Minister Li won't see the sun rise tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, Li Ping's face immediately turned deathly pale.
After doing all this, Mu Zian pretended to be deep in thought, and then suddenly spoke.
"Does Your Excellency still remember that the Ministry of War owes our Ministry of Works' Smelting Bureau a sum of money?"
"Now that the Ministry of Revenue has made up for the money it owes, how can the Ministry of War be left behind?"
After saying that, Mu Zian turned around and headed towards the outer gate of the Ministry of Revenue.
Upon hearing this, the officials from the Ministry of War, who had been watching the Ministry of Revenue make a fool of itself, immediately changed their expressions!
The Ministry of Revenue was no match for Mu Zi'an, let alone the Ministry of War.
In the last war against the Xiongnu, the Ministry of War was already slapped in the pillar of shame by Mu Zi'an.
If Mu Zi'an were to repeat his actions at the Ministry of Revenue today, then their Ministry of War would have no chance of ever rising to prominence!
Upon realizing this, the onlookers from the Ministry of War rushed out as if their lives depended on it.
At this moment, Mu Zian looked like the King of Hell himself!
Just as Li Ping was wiping his sweat and watching Mu Zi'an leave.
The Ministry of War officials who had hurriedly fled back had already arrived at the Ministry of War's back hall.
Seeing his colleagues enjoying their tea, the Ministry of War official quickly said...
"Something terrible has happened! How can you all still be in the mood for tea?!"
The officials of the Ministry of War were completely bewildered upon hearing this, and then the man quickly recounted everything he had just seen at the Ministry of Revenue to those present.
When they heard that Mu Zian had come to collect a debt, everyone in the Ministry of War felt a chill run down their spines.
Just six months ago, our Minister was featured in the newspapers of Dali for several months!
If Mu Zian were to cause trouble again, wouldn't our Minister be stripped naked?
Upon realizing this, everyone in the Ministry of War looked at a middle-aged man.
This man was none other than Cao Zijun, a physician at the Binbu Military Manufacturing Bureau.
In recent years, only the Ordnance Bureau has had some business dealings with the Smelting Bureau of the Ministry of Industry.
Cao Zijun's hand holding the teacup was trembling slightly at this moment.
"What...what are we going to do?!"
Upon hearing the name Mu Zian, Cao Zijun's legs practically trembled.
"Quickly sort out the accounts! If the Duke of Zhenguo arrives later, then hurry up and pay the money owed to the Ministry of Works' Smelting Bureau!"
The one who spoke was the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of War.
Upon hearing this, everyone seemed to wake up from a dream!
Cao Zijun didn't dare to delay and immediately went to summarize the accounts.
"What are you all standing there for! Hurry up and come with me to welcome the Duke of Zhenguo!"
"Don't you think we've already embarrassed ourselves enough among these six departments?"
"Yes, yes, yes! The Vice Minister is right!"
The people in the Ministry of War had already experienced Mu Zi'an's prowess firsthand.
So he hurriedly went to the front hall of the yamen under the guidance of the Vice Minister to wait for Mu Zi'an to arrive.
Having learned a lesson from the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of War naturally dared not continue to confront Mu Zi'an head-on.
Therefore, when Mu Zian arrived at the Ministry of War, he was immediately warmly welcomed by everyone there.
Afterwards, Cao Zijun, covered in sweat, handed the neatly arranged accounts to Mu Zian and promised to deliver all the owed silver before leaving the office that day.
As the saying goes, one doesn't hit a smiling face, so Mu Zi'an did give them some face.
After Tian Zhi confirmed that there were no problems with the account amount, Mu Zi'an left satisfied.
After the Ministry of War officials saw Mu Zi'an off with smiles, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
What happened today is only just beginning to unfold.
When the news of Mu Zi'an going to the Ministry of Revenue to collect the debt spread throughout the Six Ministries, all the officials, big and small, were in an uproar.
The fact that Mu Zi'an publicly humiliated Prince Xiao Qing of Jin was particularly astonishing.
You must know that the Prince of Jin is someone who is very likely to ascend to the throne in the future.
Officials in the imperial court were too busy currying favor with him, but Mu Zian managed to offend him outright.
*Snap!* A crisp sound!
Inside the Prince of Jin's residence, Xiao Qing, his face contorted with rage, kicked over a sandalwood table in front of him.
The writing implements on the table fell to the ground and shattered into pieces.
"I'm so angry! I'm so angry!"
Xiao Qing paced back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back, his face full of anger, which made the servants in the palace dare not approach him.
Bang bang bang!
As if venting his anger, Xiao Qing smashed everything in sight to pieces!
Just then, a figure in green robes walked in from outside the door.
This person's clothes fluttered in the wind, and he exuded confidence and composure in every gesture.
Upon seeing this figure, the servants immediately bowed and greeted him.
"Greetings, Mr. Zhou."
This person is Zhou Hong, the second-ranked scholar in this year's imperial examination, and now holds the same position as Chu Fu, the third-ranked scholar, as a Hanlin Academician.
Chu Fu then pledged allegiance to Xiao Zi, the King of Qi, who was considered the most likely candidate to become the Crown Prince.
Zhou Hong, who also came from the top rank, chose Prince Xiao Qing of Jin.
As for this year's newly crowned champion, he did not join any prince's service.
Instead, Mu Zian directly recruited her to work as Liu Rushi's assistant at the Dali Newspaper.
Hearing the sounds coming from Xiao Qing's room, Zhou Hong asked.
"What happened?"
Upon seeing this, the guard at the door lowered his head and spoke softly.
"After His Highness returned from the Ministry of Revenue, he was furious in his room, for reasons unknown."
Zhou Hong understood immediately upon hearing this, as he had heard quite a few rumors on his way to the Prince of Jin's residence.
"You may all step back now. It is not too late to clean up after His Highness Prince Jin has calmed down."
Upon hearing this, the servants in the Prince's mansion immediately cast grateful glances at Zhou Hong before turning and leaving.
Once most of the people around had left, Zhou Hong stepped into the room.
As soon as I entered, I heard the sound of porcelain shattering.
"Get out! All of you, get out of here! Don't bother me!"
Zhou Hong smiled helplessly upon hearing this, but fearlessly took another step forward.
"Your Highness Prince Jin, why are you so angry? Anger is bad for your health."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Qing looked up and saw Zhou Hong with a beaming smile.
Xiao Qing, who was originally in a state of rage, immediately calmed down a bit.
"So it's Mr. Zhou who has arrived. I have failed to greet you properly."
Zhou Hong smiled and asked.
"Why is His Highness Prince Jin angry?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Qing's face immediately showed a hint of anger again.
"It's all because of that Mu Zi'an! I am the dignified Prince Jin! How dare he, a mere subject, disrespect me!"
"If I ascend the throne in the future, I will repay this humiliation a hundredfold!"
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