Someone else tried to persuade Zhou Shicong of the Ministry of Revenue to back down, and his entire face turned grim.
'He and Zhou Shixiong are from the same clan, and with members of their family now leading two different ministries as Chief of Staff, a faint sense of foreboding crept into his heart.' 'No matter how much the current Holy Emperor valued talent, he would never allow a single family to control both the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of War. Zhou Shixiong had the support of the Empress and a distinguished military record, so it was all too clear who would be forced to retreat. He had been walking on eggshells these past few days just to fight for his place in the imperial court.'
'This matter shouldn't have fallen to the Ministry of Revenue in the first place, but these people just want to dump it all on my head. Such a brilliant scheme. If they want something to hold over my head, they'll have to see if I give them the chance.'
