Liu Guang was so angry that he lost his temper and shrank into the crowd in shame. Immediately, another minister stood up.
"Minister Xia has been working in the Ministry of Science and Technology since arriving on the Tianwu Continent. He's been doing scientific research, so he might not be very good at practical management. To avoid making mistakes and being infamous forever, it's better to recognize your own shortcomings early and not force things."
This man is Fan Shizhong, Minister of Commerce.
Chen An asked in return: "What was the old Palace Master's identity before he ran for the election?"
Fan Shizhong frowned and replied, "He is in charge of the Ministry of Justice."
"Right? He's been investigating cases for half his life. Did that affect his position as Palace Master? If you want more examples, there are plenty. From the time the Tianwu Clan took control of the Star Palace to the present, I can list them all for you."
Fan Shizhong waved his hands repeatedly and sneered, "No need."
He stepped back, and immediately an old man with a white beard stepped forward with great momentum.
"Your entry into the Ministry of Science and Technology had a lot to do with Fan Yi's support, and everyone knows that you and Fan Yi have a deep friendship. But Fan Yi is from the Dark Witch Clan. Who knows if you have a deeper connection with the Dark Witch Clan? To be on the safe side, please ask Minister Xia to investigate this matter thoroughly before making any comments!"
This move is very powerful. It seems illusory and unrealistic, but it hits the pain point. As long as Chen An is related to the Dark Witch Clan, it will definitely arouse the vigilance of many people.
"What's your name? I don't seem to be familiar with it."
The old man replied: "Lin Yuanzong, temporarily appointed Minister of Agriculture."
"So it's Minister Lin. You look quite old, but I didn't realize you're not very smart. Everyone knows that I killed Fan Yi myself, so where's the friendship? Over the years, I've been assassinated many times by the Dark Witch Clan. Do I need to report it to you? Minister Lin, instead of focusing on my personal affairs, you should think about how many civilians have starved to death because of the grain you've resold."
Lin Yuanzong's face twitched, and he opened his mouth but couldn't say a word. He sighed and retreated, his face flushed with shame.
As soon as he left, another person came out. He was a middle-aged man.
Chen An knew him, his name was Gou Yan, the Minister of Taxation.
"Minister Xia is said to be an orphan, but I've sent people to investigate, and the information you left on Xuanji Star contains many errors and omissions. For example, your parents were born in Baifeng City, Dongliang Province, Xuanji Star, but there are only records of that place online, and no trace of them remains in the real world. I have a suspicion that Minister Xia may have altered his origins, or that his source is not clean?"
This caused an uproar.
Chu Xiao angrily scolded: "Your whole family is not clean, what nonsense are you talking about?"
Zhu Die: "Some people have done a lot of shameful things. Should we expose them all?"
Yu Jincheng: "Whose ancestors didn't come from a poor background? Minister Xia came from a humble background, which is why he has such a good character. It's rare. On the other hand, some people come from wealthy families, have high expectations, and can't see their own worth."
Gou Yan was ashamed and could only retreat.
Seeing that some people were still trying to make trouble, Chen An said impatiently: "Brother Mu, what exactly do you mean? Can you give me a definite answer? We are all men, don't be so shy."
Mu Lin took a deep breath and said, "The higher you go, the colder it gets. The higher you go, the more dangerous it is. You are young, and I am worried that you will not be able to hold the position of Palace Master firmly, so I need to test you several times."
Chen An scoffed, "Why be so subtle? You want to be Palace Master, don't you? It's not a bad thing. Everyone wants to climb the ladder, it's perfectly reasonable. If you want to be the Palace Master, just say it directly. Beating around the bush will only make people feel disgusted. Everyone, since we've come to this, I make a promise. If I become Palace Master, your positions will remain unchanged, but your salaries will increase."
He then changed the subject and said coldly, "But if Mu Lin becomes the Palace Master, it will be different. He has a complex network of connections behind him and a large interest group. He must provide sufficient positions for those behind him, and many people present will be replaced. Including those dirty guys just now, they are all dirty if you check them."
Sensing the tense atmosphere, Mu Lin immediately retorted, "Don't be fooled by him. The promise I made before is permanent and will not be changed later. Everyone, as long as I become the Palace Master, can your treatment be bad?"
Chen An smiled slightly.
He liked to see Mu Lin anxious, as he felt a sense of satisfaction in dragging a self-righteous person into the mud and defiling him.
Next, Chen An relied on his eloquence and clear mind to speak eloquently and made all kinds of promises crazily.
He didn't care. There was no interest group behind him, and he didn't have too many confidants under him to support. What's more, the resources given out were from Xinggong, not from the train.
In other words, since the Star Palace is not yours, just give it to him without feeling bad!
Mu Lin is different. The power behind him is complex and intertwined, and various interests have long been divided. He cannot easily make promises that exceed the limit.
Therefore, at the scene, Mu Lin was completely overwhelmed and had a dark face, not knowing what to say.
After Chen An finished speaking, Mu Lin clearly felt that many people behind him were moved, but they did not dare to change sides due to face.
"Humph, what's the point of saying so much? In the end, it all comes down to strength."
Mu Lin's body exploded with super energy, and the powerful force field approached Chen An directly.
"You're going to resort to violence if you can't convince me? That fits my stereotype of people like you."
Chen An also released a super energy field, which was comparable to Mu Lin's.
Seeing that the two of them were about to fight, the others also became tense.
Mu Lin asked with a smile: "I have the garrison, the extraordinary group, and the guard. What do you have?"
He stopped pretending and decided to suppress Chen An with force.
After saying this, Mu Lin felt that the depression in his heart was cleared away and he felt much more comfortable.
He understood what his father had said. No matter how many conspiracies and tricks there were, strength was the ultimate solution.
And he now controls powerful strength, far exceeding that of his opponent.
Chen An made a frightened expression.
"So what should I do? I'm just a district minister. I don't have an army or any experts."
Mu Lin lowered his voice and said, "If you take a step back, I'll let you be the deputy minister."
"Xinggong actually doesn't need a deputy minister, don't you think?" Chen An asked.
Mu Lin: "That's right, there's really no need. It seems you're prepared to fight head-on, but where do you get the capital?"
"I don't have much capital, but I know I can't retreat today. There's a bottomless abyss behind me. Brother Mu, let me call you Brother Mu for the last time. If you take a step back, I guarantee you a bright future, far surpassing the so-called Palace Master."
To be honest, Chen An is quite optimistic about him. His command ability is second only to people like Qin Zhong.
But unfortunately, Mu Lin would never give in.
"Brother Xia, stop joking. There's an abyss behind me too, I can't retreat. I thought you were easy to deal with, but you turned out to be quite difficult. It doesn't matter, it's a challenge. Otherwise, even if I became the Palace Master, there would be no fun."
As he spoke, he secretly gave orders to the army to surround the Star Burial Garden. A large number of experts were lurking around, ready to launch an attack at any time.
Chen An knew all this. He took a few steps and looked towards the coffin.
"Old Palace Master, you've been watching this show for so long, isn't it time to come out? I'm afraid you'll really fall asleep and never wake up."
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