Chapter 318 Making Trouble
The centurions of the Dragon Guards may be arrogant and domineering in the local area, but in the capital - especially in front of the top nobles, they are still not good enough.
So when Sun Shaozong rushed to the flower hall in front, he saw Jia Shanyao and another centurion waiting there respectfully. When the maid came forward to serve them tea, she thanked them with fear and trepidation.
Seeing Sun Shaozong stepping in, the two of them immediately knelt on one knee, clasped their fists and said, " I am Jia Shanyao [Yang Licai], and I am honored to meet His Excellency!"
Sun Shaozong did not respond and walked straight towards the main seat. The two of them also moved their knees and changed direction.
After they were firmly seated in the main seat, Sun Shaozong reached out his hand to support them and ordered, "Everyone, stand up."
The two of them then got up from the ground.
Sun Shaozong had heard about Jia Shanyao's stay in the capital long ago, so there was no need to ask any more questions. He asked directly, "Just now I heard from the housekeeper of the Jia Mansion that you have something urgent to report to me, but I don't know what it is?"
The two men exchanged glances, and Yang Licai hurried to guard the door.
this……
It seems that there really is some confidential matter.
Sun Shaozong couldn't help but become serious, and heard Jia Shanyao lower his voice and say, "Sir, have you heard that the Shenji Battalion is going to replace its equipment with new firearms recently?"
This matter was still a secret a few days ago, but now... although it cannot be said to be known to everyone, anyone who is slightly related to it already knows almost everything.
People like Sun Shaozong who had certain channels even knew that the new firearm was originally designed by Prince Yi Zhong himself, but tragically it benefited Emperor Guangde.
Of course, there is no need to reveal these details to Jia Shanyao.
Sun Shaozong just nodded and said, "I heard that they are going to Jinmen Prefecture to equip them one by one - what's wrong? Is there something wrong with that batch of firearms?"
If there was a problem with the Shenji Camp itself, the ones who should be anxious should be the Five Cities Army and Horse Division, not the Dragon Guards.
Only when the muskets made and stored by the Gunpowder Bureau of the Military Equipment Inspectorate have problems other than safety and quality will the Dragon Guards be sent out to investigate.
"Your Excellency is indeed a master of foresight!"
Jia Shanyao flattered him and said with a gloating look, "I don't know what happened to the gunpowder bureau. They lost two new-style muskets for no apparent reason. I heard that a manager died!"
"This matter is of great importance. His Majesty has ordered our Northern Pacification Division to investigate the case with all our strength. We must recover the two muskets at all costs!"
Although it was expected, Sun Shaozong still found it unbelievable when he heard that two muskets were lost from the Gunpowder Bureau. That was an important military location, and not only were the entry and exit checks extremely strict, but the craftsmen inside were under the control of the Imperial City Administration from birth to death.
in addition……
Sun Shaozong frowned and said, "Our Northern Pacification Division has always been responsible for matters outside the Imperial City. The Military Equipment Bureau is directly under the Inner Court, so it should be under the control of the Southern Pacification Division, right?"
Jia Shanyao explained: "Originally, the Southern Pacification Office was to investigate, but this time they made a mistake. Eunuch Dai argued with His Majesty and recommended you, so he took over the job."
"Now, we in the Northern Pacification Office are all looking forward to your display of might and power so as to completely suppress the arrogance of the Southern Pacification Office!"
Hehe~
The word "value" can sometimes be a double-edged sword!
No matter how you think about it, this is probably a tricky "deal". Deep down, Sun Shaozong doesn't want to get involved in it - but since Emperor Guangde has issued an edict, can he, a small captain, disobey the order?
So he had to hurried back to Rong Xi Tang, explain the situation to everyone in the Jia family, and ask for his leave.
Jia Zheng was a great advocate of the Three Bonds and Five Constant Virtues. When he heard that it was his "son-in-law" who had issued the decree, he immediately urged Sun Shaozong to hurry up and do the imperial mission. He didn't need to worry about Baoyu anymore.
Although Lady Jia and Mrs. Wang were somewhat unhappy, they knew that the emperor's order was difficult to disobey, so they had no choice but to let Jia Lian come forward and send Sun Shaozong out of Rongguo Mansion.
The book does not elaborate.
However, after Sun Shaozong left Rongguo Mansion, he led Jia Shanyao and Yang Licai all the way to the Northern Pacification Office. Although the incident happened in the gunpowder bureau, he had to first find out whether Emperor Guangde wanted to investigate openly or secretly before deciding what to do.
Besides, the gunpowder bureau is a heavily guarded place, and it would be inconvenient to investigate without a seal officer.
But when he arrived at the Northern Pacification Office, Sun Shaozong dismounted from his horse, strode up the steps and crossed the threshold. When he saw the scene in the square inside the gate, he couldn't help but be surprised.
There were two or three hundred soldiers lined up in rows on the square, all of them wearing Ink Dragon Swallowing Clouds robes, with Autumn Water Goose Feather swords slung across their shoulders. They looked murderous and majestic!
"Please change your clothes, Master Qianhu!"
Before Sun Shaozong could react, a captain from the side came forward, knelt on one knee, and raised a bright yellow bullfighting suit high above his head.
Tsk~
This is clearly going to cause trouble!
When Sun Shaozong saw this scene, how could he not know that Dai Quan was taking the opportunity to provoke and demonstrate to Eunuch Xia who controlled the Southern Pacification Office?
They have lost the country's most valuable weapon, yet they are still thinking about fighting for power. It turns out that these eunuchs are not good people!
But 'people under low eaves have to bow their heads', even if Sun Shaozong was reluctant in his heart, he did not dare to show it in front of others, but cooperated by spreading his arms and said lightly: "Change clothes."
Jia Shanyao and Yang Licai immediately stepped forward and put the bright yellow bullfighting suit on Sun Shaozong. Then, they got a gold and jade inlaid sword from somewhere and tied it carefully around Sun Shaozong's waist.
After Sun Shaozong was dressed, the two of them stepped back a few steps, then turned over and knelt down, clasped one knee and said, "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you, Lord Qianhu!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the thirty or so soldiers in the first row on the square all lowered their heads and said, "We are here to see the captain!"
"Your Excellency, please meet with the thousand households..."
"Please refer to ..."
Then came the second row, the third row, the fourth row...
They are indeed worthy of being the emperor's personal army, they are just really good at putting on a show!
Although it seemed like he was being forced to do something he was not prepared for, at this moment Sun Shaozong placed his hand on his sword, looking at these hundreds of mighty soldiers kneeling down at his feet one by one, and his heart was surging with emotion and he could hardly control himself.
Just as he was hesitating about whether to say something, the captain who brought the bullfighting uniform said respectfully, "The governor has been waiting in the front hall for a long time. Please move over, captain."
Yes~
Just after others finished paying their respects, it was my turn to pay my respects to the boss.
Sun Shaozong felt a little disappointed, so he shouted, "Everyone get up and wait!"
After saying that, he walked through the army formation alone and entered the hall.
This time, the pacification envoy Lu Hui did not sit on the golden chair, but placed a table and two chairs at the gate.
Seeing Sun Shaozong coming in, he asked with a smile: "How do you feel?"
Sun Shaozong patted the precious sword on his waist and shrugged, saying, "It's a little light, so it's not very convenient to hold."
"Hahaha……"
Although the answer was irrelevant to the question, Lu Hui was more satisfied because it proved that Sun Shaozong was not overwhelmed by the grand scene just now.
He laughed for a long time before he said seriously, "Eunuch Dai has no other instructions for you, except this: no matter what, you must not weaken the prestige of our Northern Pacification Division!"
