One sentence at a time. Emperor Chongming finally felt regret. The proclamation was not sharp at all; it was just plain words. However, as these words were spoken, they struck directly at Emperor Chongming's heart.
If only he hadn't overlooked that green-robed small official back then, and had not casually thrown the blame on this young man… Perhaps, perhaps, today's outcome would be different.
He was aware of the corruption case in the Taipu Temple. It was easy to talk about the accumulated evils of the National Dynasty. However, if he really said it out of his own mouth, wouldn't it mean that he was admitting his inability to rule and the impending collapse of the dynasty? As a result, he hinted to Han Sui to have the Taipu Temple find a scapegoat to take the blame.
"No!"
"I am not wrong! It is the fault of the officials!"
Emperor Chongming tore apart his cowardly thoughts.