Chapter 109 The truth is not important
Xuan Jin's voice was heard outside the hall.

Heavy footsteps came from outside the hall.

Three dragon robes came into view.

Duke Chengguo Zhu Xizhong walked in the middle, while Duke Dingguo Xu Yande and Duke Yingguo Zhang Rong were on both sides.

Behind the three of them were Governor Jingying and Marquis of Zhenyuan Gu Huan, who were also wearing gold-lacquered mountain armor.

The last one is Lu Yi, who looks solemn, with sweat all over his face, and he really is about to run his legs off.

The five of them arrived at the inner hall and knelt on one knee.

"My lord, see your majesty."

On the platform.

Jiajing looked at the representatives of the Ming Dynasty's nobles and an indiscernible smile appeared on his face.

Then he looked at Zhenyuan Hou Gu Huan who was wearing armor.

Jiajing had great trust in Zhenyuan Hou Gu Huan.

Since the seventh year of Jiajing, Gu Huan inherited his father Gu Shilon's title of Marquis of Zhenyuan, and the following year he was appointed as the right sentry officer of the Fifth Army Camp.

In the 12th year of the Jiajing reign, Gu Huan began to be in charge of the affairs of the Left Army Governor's Office. Until the 40th year of the Jiajing reign, he was appointed as the garrison commander of Nanjing and was in charge of the affairs of the Nanjing Central Army Governor's Office.

From that time on, Gu Huan had already shown signs of becoming a rising star in the military.

at last.

In April of the 17th year of the Jiajing reign, Gu Huan was transferred to the position of commander-in-chief of the grain transport system and stationed in Huai'an Prefecture. He began to truly take control of the court and local power and began to show his military and political abilities.

He offered suggestions and advice one after another, intending to rectify the malpractices accumulated in the grain transport industry in the past. In September of the 22nd year of Jiajing, he and Zhang Jinghua, the Right Deputy Censor-in-Chief of the Grain Transport Industry, jointly submitted a memorial stating seven issues regarding the grain transport industry.

The Taoist priest accepted all these suggestions for reforming the grain transport system and issued an edict to implement them.

but.

A truth that everyone knows.

The grain transport system is the basis for the livelihood and clothing of millions of people.

How could it be possible that the malpractices could be eliminated just because of Gu Huan's words?

Soon afterwards, Gu Huan was relieved of his post in the canal transport department, but he had a profound connection with the canal transport department throughout his life.

Since the 17th year of Jiajing, Gu Huan has been in charge of the grain transport affairs three times.

During this period, he dealt with Annan affairs, suppressed the Yao and Zhen rebellions, resisted Japanese pirates, and reorganized the Beijing camp.

It can be said that in the Taoist priest’s heart, for Zhenyuan Hou Gu Huan.

Just move wherever there is a need.

Recalling that there had been no news from the Beijing camp after the Xiyuan Incident today, Jiajing smiled.

No news is the best news.

At last.

Jiajing finally looked at Lu Yi who was kneeling at the back.

This is Lu Bing's son.

He is also the current head of the Lu family.

Jiajing had some preference for the Lu family.

Lu Wenfu was my playmate who grew up with me since childhood.

Seeing Lu Yi sweating profusely at this moment, thinking about the previous report, this kid has already found out some clues.

Jiajing couldn't help feeling a little surprised and touched.

Surprisingly, he did not have too many demands on the current Lu family. The best thing was to leave some grace and preferential treatment to the Lu family and let this family live in peace.

I was touched because Lu Yi, after hearing the noise, immediately rushed with the Jinyiwei to investigate the situation.

Do not be attached to enjoying the glory of your fathers, but be loyal to your superiors.

How could I not be moved?

But now, the case of gunshots outside the wall of Xiyuan Palace is the most important matter.

Jiajing restrained his gaze and looked at Lu Yi: "Yucheng, what have you found out?"

In a trance.

Jiajing seemed to see the young Lu Bing.

Lu Yi bowed his head and silently moved his legs and neck.

After receiving the news from his second brother-in-law today, he immediately took people to run around.

The Xiyuan incident scene, possible routes in the surrounding area, various departments and offices, and warehouses of the Beijing Army were all checked.

I really ran myself to pieces.

Lu Yi said, "Your Majesty, I heard the news today and was summoned by Yan Chenshi to investigate all parties. Let's first investigate the place where the gunshots were heard on the wall of the West Garden Palace.

Although there were wheel tracks at the scene, they could not be used to trace the traitor.

Gunpowder scattered outside the palace walls is also common. We have calculated the time and if the traitor had made preparations in advance, he must have already fled the capital by now."

The incident happened too suddenly, so it would be a problem if we could find any clues from the scene.

However, Xu Jie, Gao Gong and others felt uneasy.

It’s Yan Shaoting again!
It was he who took the initiative to ask Lu Yi to check the inventory accounts in various places.

Now that Yan Shaoting has taken the lead, it is hard to say which side will win the case in the end.

Lu Yi continued, "Afterwards, I searched the Ministry of Works' Arms Bureau, Saddle and Bridle Bureau, and Gunpowder Depot, the Imperial Household's Weaponry Bureau, Gunpowder Bureau, and the various gunpowder depots in the Beijing Garrison.

We are trying to find out if there are any thieves in the capital by checking the number of firearms stored in various places and verifying the number of firearms used in the past."

This is a common method.

Even if Lu Yi didn't check today, these places were mentioned during the previous discussion in Yuxi Palace.

Jiajing asked, "Did you find out anything?"

When asking this question, Jiajing was also a little nervous.

Even Yan Song, Xu Jie and other people present turned to look at Lu Yi.

This is a very serious problem.

Once something goes wrong in the imperial court, it will become a major case that will implicate the entire court.

In full view.

Lu Yi shook his head slowly.

Everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

But the next moment.

Lu Yi nodded again.

Everyone's heart was lifted up again in an instant.

Even Xu Jie couldn't help but ask, "What did you find out?"

Lu Yi's face was somewhat solemn, and he said in a heavy tone: "Reporting to His Majesty, all the elders, dukes, and marquises, we have checked everywhere today. Because the incident happened suddenly, we were not able to investigate everything, but there are cases of conspiracy everywhere..."

There are problems with all of them!
As soon as Lu Yi finished speaking, Yuxi Palace became noisy.

Yan Shaoting just stood there silently.

The dignity that the court maintained in the past will be completely torn apart today.

Lu Fang shouted a few times before stopping everyone's discussion.

Lu Yi then continued, "Reporting to Your Majesty, I have found that the Ministry of Works' Military Equipment Bureau, the Saddle and Bridle Bureau, and the Imperial Household's Arms Bureau did not purchase the same amount of raw materials as the finished products when manufacturing gunpowder, which far exceeded the losses in the past. This is one of the reasons."

This is how the three places took advantage of the procurement of gunpowder raw materials. They purchased an inaccurate amount of raw materials, then offset it through loss, and finally produced gunpowder far less than the raw materials should have produced.

Everyone's faces suddenly turned gloomy.

Jiajing's face turned completely black.

These are the Military Equipment Bureau, the Saddle and Bridle Bureau, and the Weaponry Bureau. They are all draining the imperial court's wealth!

But Lu Yi didn't finish his words.

His voice became a little softer because of fear.

"There are also gunpowder depots in the Ministry of Industry and the Imperial Household's Gunpowder Bureau. The number of firearms stored there does not match the accounts."

Even Lu Yi was a little surprised.

I am not a detective, but those people's accounts are so arrogant, almost blatant corruption.

A quick check will show that the accounts don't match.

Yan Shaoting, however, was calm.

That's nothing.

During the Hongwu Dynasty, the sensational cases of the empty seal case and the Guo Heng case were both blatant cases of corruption from top to bottom.

Xu Jie then asked, "What about the Beijing Camp? What about the firearms in the Beijing Camp inventory and the firearms used by the soldiers for training?"

There is definitely something wrong with the imperial court right now.

Even if that damned traitor did not obtain the firearms from the imperial court, the fact that the accounts of the various departments did not match would be enough to cause trouble for the cabinet.

at this time.

Xu Jie couldn't help but want to pull down the Beijing camp as well.

It's better to have accidents happen in one more place now than to have accidents only happen among the civil servants.

just now.

The gunshot outside Xiyuan is no longer a serious matter.

Why did this happen and what is the truth.

It doesn't matter anymore.

The important thing is to protect yourself.

And when Xu Jie finished asking questions.

Zhenyuan Marquis Gu Huan suddenly looked up and gave Xu Jie a deep look.

Then he clasped his hands together and looked at the emperor seriously.

"Your Majesty, not a single firearm will leak out of the Beijing Camp! I am willing to guarantee this with my life!"

The people in the Beijing camp are now living a hard life.

On normal days, military pay and rations were always incomplete, and items like firearms were strictly guarded and could not be used at will. They were treated as treasures.

When he thought of this, Gu Huan thought of the pile of old firearms that had been stored in the Beijing Camp warehouse for who knows how many years.

Thinking too much will only bring tears!

Lu Yi also said: "The accounts of the Beijing Camp are very clear..."

Lu Yi was too embarrassed to continue talking.

The accounts of the Beijing camp are more than clear.

It's absolutely squeaky clean.

Yan Shaoting's heart moved.

He could understand what Old Xu was thinking.

And similarly, he now believes that the truth is no longer important.

Who the real murderer is, why he did that, and where he escaped to are even less important.

What’s important is what can be revealed behind this incident.

But for a Taoist priest, if he has to choose between life and money, he would have to be kicked in the head by a donkey.

Otherwise, the Taoist priest must get to the bottom of this matter.

Yan Shaoting's face straightened and he raised his arm.

"Your Majesty, I think now is not the time to discuss where to investigate.

But there were actually traitors who dared to fire handguns outside the West Garden.

This kind of treasonous act must be thoroughly investigated! Moreover, there is no reason to guard against thieves all day long. The court must not let the traitors wander around. "

Compared with Xu Jie, Gao Gong and others, they were determined to find out what went wrong.

Yan Shaoting is even more clear-cut.

The traitor who disturbed the emperor must not be allowed to escape.

From this comparison, it is clear who is more loyal.

Jiajing frowned and whispered, "According to what Lu Yi said, the thief has probably escaped from the capital during the chaos. How do you want to investigate?"

Xu Jie and Gao Gong couldn't help but feel anxious when they heard this.

Looking at the emperor's expression, it's possible that this case will fall into Yan Shaoting's hands.

Gao Gong immediately said, "Your Majesty, it is better to investigate the case with the Three Judicial Departments. Yan Shidu said that we should find out why the traitor committed treason in the Western Garden. Of course, we should investigate, but the Three Judicial Departments and the Embroidered Uniform Guards can investigate thoroughly together."

Jiajing just glanced at Gao Gong, and then looked back at Yan Shaoting.

Yan Shaoting sorted out the issues in the various departments that Lu Yi had talked about since the incident today, and the rules that had been on his mind.

Then he said, "Now we all know that it was the rebels who committed the crime with firearms today, so the court has a clue.

Start by checking where these firearms can be accessed.

Your Majesty has been busy repairing the Western Garden and carrying out the rule of Emperor Wen and Emperor Jing. You are a benevolent and kind ruler.

The traitor dared to do such a thing today. He must be dissatisfied with the court for some reason, or he had been wronged. That is why he did such a heinous thing to vent his resentment.

Track down all the people who have access to firearms, and find out if there are any who are dissatisfied with the court. Then, if we dig deeper, I think we may be able to find out the real culprit. Then, Your Majesty and the court will naturally know the reason, and they can also punish him according to the law. "

The emperor is naturally perfect.

Then what happened outside the West Garden today could only be because that person was dissatisfied with the court, which led to the gunshot outside the West Garden.

And Yan Shaoting's subtext even pointed the finger at the imperial court.

That person was dissatisfied with the court, and even felt oppressed and wronged, so he did this kind of thing in the Western Garden so that he could appeal to the emperor.

Seeing that Yan Shaoting was the first to remove himself from this matter.

A hint of satisfaction flashed in Jiajing's eyes.

However, Xu Jie and Gao Gong opened their eyes wide and looked displeased.

With just a few words, Yan Shaoting put the blame on the imperial court. The next step would be for the emperor to be removed and the matter would be handed over to Yan Shaoting for investigation.

However, Duke Chengguo Zhu Xizhong, Marquis Zhenyuan Gu Huan and others were amazed by what they saw.

Check it out.

No wonder Yan Shidu is so favored by His Majesty.

Everything I think about is for Your Majesty.

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