Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter revolves around a court inquiry into Minister of Works, Lu Chu, initiated by the Imperial Censorate, which holds significant power in overseeing officials. Grand Censor Yu Shi Nan requests the inquiry, leading to a public questioning of Lu Chu regarding his finances and a substantial amount of land recorded under his son's name. As the inquiry unfolds, Lu Chu struggles to explain the origins of the 5,000 hectares of land, asserting he has never taken bribes or forcibly occupied fields. The situation escalates as it becomes clear that the land ownership is shrouded in mystery, with no purchase records available. Pei Ju, the Prime Minister, suggests investigating the original owner of the estates, but the inquiry faces challenges due to a lack of witnesses. Ultimately, Lu Chu resigns from his ministerial position, willing to accept the charges of land consolidation.

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