Prince Mu stepped forward, anger in his voice.
"I have a matter to report. The border is in urgent need, the military situation is dire, and several border cities have been plundered by the enemy, leaving the civilians in utter misery. I lead our army, galloping across the battlefield, to protect our lands and safeguard our people. However, we are running low on military provisions, and the salaries can only sustain us for a few months. Minister of Revenue Dugu Wu has repeatedly delayed the supply of army provisions. I beseech the Emperor to decide for me."
No sooner had Prince Mu finished speaking than the Eldest Prince also stepped forward, echoing his sentiments.
"I implore the Emperor to adjudicate. With Dugu Wu's inefficiency, as long as the army's salaries are insufficient, our people of Great Chu will not be at peace, and our lands will not be stable."
Dugu Wu, expressionless, acted as if he hadn't heard the coordinated barrage from the Eldest Prince and Prince Mu.
