Zhao Yan's reason for saying this is very simple. He really has no way to go back to Beijing now. He wants to stay here to test the reliability of the Apocalypse One-style Match Rope, and at the same time collect first-hand information.

As for the fact that he didn't want to return to Beijing with Xiong Tingbi's thankful book, it had nothing to do with it.

The reason why Wei Chao was asked to take Xiong Tingbi's question book back was that, on the one hand, this was what Wei Chao should do, and on the other hand, it was really wanted to disgust him.

Because this matter will definitely be difficult to deal with, if Wei Chao brings this question book back, he will definitely eat something from His Majesty.

But obviously Wei Chao was not fooled. After seeing five thousand Apocalypse One-style Match Ropes, he understood something in his heart that there would be a big battle in Liaodong next.

It is obviously not worth the loss to go back to the capital at this time. After Liaodong wins, he can go back with good news, which is completely different from returning to the capital now.

What made Zhao Yan admire was that Wei Chao reacted so quickly. In such a short time, he thought of this way to pretend to be sick.

"Then Eunuch Wei must take a good rest." Zhao Yan was speechless and could only say with such hypocritical concern.

"Thank you, Lord Zhao, for your concern." Wei Chao said with a smile, looking calm.

The two were talking here, and Xiong Tingbi quickly wrote the question book. He was too lazy to pay attention to these two people, so he directly sent someone to send the question book to the capital.

Therefore, the conversation between Wei Chao and Zhao Yan had no effect on Xiong Tingbi at all.

Capital, Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Youxiao moved his muscles and said that he had been traveling through time for a while, and even his wife had already been married, but he had not yet left the palace for activities.

I really want to see the capital of this era, but it is not difficult to sneak out of the palace. The key problem is that it is insecurity. Who knows what it looks like outside?

"Emperor, Zhao Nanxing, Minister of Works, is here." Chen Hong came to Zhu Youxiao and said softly, bent and whispered.

Nodding gently, Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "Let him come in."

In fact, Zhu Youxiao also knew that Zhao Nanxing's life was not easy during this period.

The reason is relatively simple, that is because many people regard Zhao Nanxing as a traitor and an official who is stepping on other people's blood.

Under such circumstances, Zhao Nanxing's reputation is very poor, so life is not so easy.

This led to Zhao Nanxing completely turning to his own side.

However, Zhu Youxiao didn't know what Zhao Nanxing came here to do today. The Ministry of Works seems to have nothing big to do recently.

Recently, I did want to bring Wang Gongchang to the Baigong Academy, but I haven't done it yet.

Soon, Zhao Nanxing walked in from outside.

After seeing Zhu Youxiao, Zhao Nanxing quickly saluted and said respectfully: "Sir Zhao Nanxing, Minister of Works, please see Your Majesty."

"Your dear, please don't give me a gift." Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "Your dear come here today, but is there anything wrong?"

"Report to Your Majesty, I came to see Your Majesty today and I want to report to Your Majesty. This is the account I have checked in recent days, so I would like to ask Your Majesty to take a look." As he said that, Zhao Nanxing presented a book of accounts with both hands and handed them to Chen Hong.

Chen Hong did not dare to neglect and quickly presented the account book to Zhu Youxiao.

He reached out and took the account book over and looked through it. The expression on Zhu Youxiao's face was very exciting.

Because this is the account book of several government offices under the Ministry of Works, which includes Wang Gongchang, which also contains some corruption content on it.

Obviously, Zhao Nanxing received news that the emperor was going to build Wang Gongchang, so he started early.

Then the blame will not be blamed on the Ministry of Works.

Zhu Youxiao wanted to allocate Wang Gong Factory to the 100-year-old Academy of Works under the name that the Ministry of Works did not manage Wang Gong Factory well. This plan seemed to be unworkable.

At the same time, Zhao Nanxing was also telling himself that the Ministry of Works does not want to give up Wang Gongchang.

"Why are you doing this?" Zhu Youxiao looked at Zhao Nanxing and said with a wry smile.

"Report to Your Majesty, the Ministry of Works has indeed not done well in recent years, and I also know about this. But I am confident that I can manage the Ministry of Works well, and the yamen under the Ministry of Works well, so that the past will never happen again." Zhao Nanxing said with a serious face.

Zhu Youxiao looked at Zhao Nanxing and sighed helplessly.

Obviously, Zhao Nanxing was making a promise to himself that he would be able to manage the Ministry of Works well and asked himself not to transfer Wang Gong Factory to the Baigong Academy.

His subordinate yamen was transferred to other people's power, which was a result that Zhao Nanxing could not accept as the Minister of Works.

Looking at Zhao Nanxing with a serious face, Zhu Youxiao felt a little soft-hearted. He pondered for a moment and said, "Your dear, let go, I believe you can do things well."

This is what Zhu Youxiao promised Zhao Nanxing that if you do things well, I will not strip Wang Gongchang from the Ministry of Industry.

"In this way, I will say goodbye." Zhao Nanxing bowed and said.

Zhu Youxiao waved.

Looking at Zhao Nanxing's back as he left, Zhu Youxiao shook his head with a wry smile.

If the ministers don’t do things, they are anxious; now the ministers are fighting to do things, they are still anxious.

This place comforted Zhao Nanxing, but there was also an explanation for Xu Guangqi.

Fortunately, I have a backup plan. Since Wang Gong Factory of the Ministry of Industry cannot move, I will build another one.

In fact, there is no need to rebuild a Wanggong Factory, because there is a palace itself, which is the military battle situation among the twenty-four yamen.

The military battle situation was originally managed by eunuchs, and the reason for setting it up was very simple, that is, to cast weapons for the royal imperial guards.

It can be said that when the Ming Dynasty was first established, the emperor clearly divided the court and his royal family.

The place where weapons are cast for imperial troops in various places is the Ministry of Works, but the place where weapons are cast for imperial guards for the emperor are military battles. In other words, military battles are the emperor's private weapons manufacturing base, used to equip the emperor's private army.

In terms of the division of the army, there are garrisons in various places, which are under the jurisdiction of local officials and the court; but there are personal troops in the capital, which belong to the emperor's army, and are directly dispatched by the emperor and are not subject to anyone's control.

To put it bluntly, the personal army means that when there is a conflict between the imperial power and the ministers, the emperor has the ability to take violent means.

However, this situation became worse and worse over time. It took not a day or two for civil officials to weaken the imperial power. They even removed the emperor's personal army, let alone the military bureau of the Military Staff?

It is even more impossible to let the military battle grow stronger, and it must be cleaned up.

Since the Tumu Fort Incident, the military battles were only 1,781 craftsmen left in the original 3,163 craftsmen to the Longqing period; as for now, only two or three big fish and small fish are left. The manufacturing of the armed forces fell into the hands of the Military Weapons Bureau of the Ministry of Works.

In this case, the military battle situation is a decoration.

Just now, Zhu Youxiao thought of a possibility, that is, he could hand over the military battle to the Hundred and Craftsmen Academy.

Originally, Zhu Youxiao was still thinking about the positioning of the Baigong Academy, but now it seems that it can be used as the original military battle.

Anyway, many things about the Eighth Bureau have to be handed over to the Office of the Internal Affairs, so just allocate the Military Affairs Bureau to the Institute of Hundred and Workshops. At the same time, letting the Ministry of Works and Workshop compete will also promote the development of both, which is a way to kill two birds with one stone.

After reaching this conclusion, Zhu Youxiao nodded with satisfaction and finally solved this problem. The most critical problem was that he could comfort both Xu Guangqi and the Ministry of Works.

You know, Zhu Youxiao had to consider the emotions of officials from all over the Ministry of Works. The previous major purge had already caused panic among many people. Now it would not be a good thing to force the Ministry of Works.

If the Centre of China can really do a good job, it would be too late to sack the Weapons Bureau of the Ministry of Industry at that time.

After understanding this, Zhu Youxiao turned around and said to Chen Hong who was standing not far away: "You go to the cabinet and tell Xu Guangqi that Wang Gongchang can't give it to him, but I can give him the Scepter Bureau."

"Yes, the emperor. I will go now." After saying this, Chen Hong turned around and walked out.

Looking at Chen Hong's back, Zhu Youxiao sighed. He finally got things done.

After this matter is over, you can also feel at ease to consider other things, which is more important to you.

There are only a few more difficult things in the court now. Just be in order for the affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The other yamen are fine, and the academy is also moving forward very quickly, so there is nothing much left.

But I can consider consuming some money. It is not enough to just kill people and search the house. I need a stable source of wealth. How can I do it?

It may be a good idea to ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs to find someone to cooperate with.

joint venture?

These two words suddenly appeared in Zhu Youxiao's mind.

It seems that you can try it, but who will do these things?

My father-in-law Zhang Guoji is afraid that he is not a suitable candidate, so Fang Zhenghua seems not to be able to do it, so he can only find a more suitable one again.

But this person is really not easy to find. Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but have a headache when he thought of this.

This requires a person who can do business, and he must be trusted by himself. There are really not many people like this.

I don’t know who is suitable for this, Zhu Youxiao didn’t understand much about this.

The eunuchs in the palace are afraid that they will not be able to do it and have to find someone outside. They need a person like Hu Xueyan, the one who is a red-topped businessman.

Let someone check it out and see who is doing a big business among the ministers under your command; you can also check it out the nobles and relatives, and then give them an official position.

The reason for doing this is actually very simple. On the one hand, it is to show their importance to them; on the other hand, the reason is even simpler. When you want to deal with them, you don’t have to find any reason to convict them directly. The crime of corruption is very good. It is a good reason to make them admit their guilt and commit crimes obediently.

After thinking about this, Zhu Youxiao decided to do this. As for the candidates, you can find them slowly.

Looking at Chen Hong who was walking back, Zhu Youxiao said, "I have something to leave to you. Check which minister in the court has a big business in the family, and let the Jinyiwei check it."

"Yes, the emperor. I will make arrangements now." Chen Hong quickly agreed.

Although Chen Hong didn't know why his emperor wanted to investigate this, since the emperor wanted to investigate, he must check it himself, and he had to work hard and not make any mistakes.
Chapter completed!