Facing the spit flying everywhere, Fu Xuan calmly raised his hand and said, "I'm not saying there's something wrong with your background. I'm just telling you that Linzi is, after all, a county of Dafeng. Specific matters should be handled by local officials. It's not appropriate for you to interfere in local government affairs, is it?"
"Hahaha, interesting!"
"I can't believe that a mere Minister of Works would dare to accuse me of wrongdoing."
Ning Que laughed loudly towards the sky.
He looked at Fu Xuan coldly.
"I will tell you now!"
"Your Majesty personally issued the decree, placing full responsibility for Linzi affairs. While the traitor Tian Zhongxun has been executed, the Eastern Expedition to Goguryeo is not yet over. Linzi, though a prefecture, is crucial for the Eastern Expedition's supplies. Military equipment, in particular, is of vital importance. If the Eastern Expedition fails because of you, I wonder if you can shoulder the responsibility?"
"A lowly official..."
"I advise you to think it over carefully before you speak!"
Ning Que took half a step forward.
The momentum surged, like an unreachable mountain.
Fu Xuan lowered his head, unable to argue anymore.
He secretly looked at Ning Que, clenching his hands.
"You dare to be so presumptuous while I'm still in Linzi. You dare to bully the craftsmen right in front of me. What will you do after I leave on my eastern expedition?"
"I dare not!"
"I think you're very daring!" Ning Que's face showed a cold expression. "You're just a mere Minister of Works, and you dare to misinterpret the imperial edict. Linzi is in ruins, and the Eastern Expedition is imminent. We need the help of craftsmen, and yet you dare to disrupt the morale of our army. Even if I execute you right now, the imperial brother will only praise me for the execution!"
"I admit my mistake!"
Fu Xuan was so frightened that he immediately knelt down and kowtowed.
Never be as presumptuous as before!
"Your Majesty, this cannot be..."
Ouyang Zheng's screams were heard in the distance.
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