But since the Emperor had spoken, he dared not retort and quickly said:
"This servant acknowledges his guilt."
"Enough, let this matter be dropped. However, if there is a next time, you shall take a post in the state government below. Do not assume that I am unaware of your actions over these years."
"This servant acknowledges his guilt."
Yang Yuanqing said with his head lowered.
Cao Zhengxian's eyes flickered, knowing this was also the Emperor knocking on his door. Indeed, in recent years, the Imperial Supervision Bureau had been somewhat excessive, frequently clashing with the Heavenly Patrol Bureau.
The issue with Yang Yuanqing was just an opening gambit. Even without it, the other party would still have found another reason to knock on his door.
What the Emperor wanted was not for the Imperial Supervision Bureau to replace the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, but for them to mutually check and balance each other, for that is the way of holding power.
