Kowloon wins

Chapter 516 Zhang Liangji and the Wall Ladder ([-])

It's June, and the temperature is already astonishingly high, but it can't stop the merchants from asking for money. No, there are still a few days before June [-], and most of the merchants from all over the world who are interested in investing in the invention of the Ministry of Industry have already arrived. When I arrived in the capital, the inns were overcrowded for a while, and I don’t know how many people went to the dignitaries every day, trying to find a way to get the project first, but unfortunately the money was spent, but I didn’t see anyone who could do it. In addition, the person who presided over the investment promotion this time was Hong Qing, known as the "official butcher". If Hong Qing had remembered it, it would be such a joy to settle the accounts after the fall. Ever since, Manjingshi was so noisy and chaotic, countless people were eagerly looking forward to the work department Come up with an actual charter earlier.

On May 52, 26 years of Kangxi, the Yamen of the Ministry of Industry officially issued an announcement on the invention of bidding, which was published on the front page of the "Jingshi Times", clearly stipulating that all those who want to participate in the bidding must go to the Yamen of the Ministry of Industry to get admission within three days. Number, in order to prevent young people from fishing in troubled waters, a merchant can only get one number, three people are allowed to enter the venue, and the deposit is 2000 taels of silver. Regardless of whether the bid is won or not, the deposit will be refunded after the meeting. There are also 27 inventions in this bidding The brief introduction is clearly listed on the report, but there is no clear text on the bidding process, and there are no relevant regulations on how to operate after winning the bid.

Naturally, 2000 taels of silver is not a small amount, but for merchants who dare to bid, it is not worth mentioning at all. There was already a long queue at the entrance of the Ministry of Yamen, and they lined up from the entrance of the Yamen to the South Street. The crowded scene made all the officials of the various ministries speechless. The deposit was already more than three hundred thousand taels, and the officials of the Ministry of Industry really counted the money until their hands cramped.

There are always people who are happy and others who are annoying in this world. The officials of the Ministry of Industry are naturally very happy when facing the tide of businessmen, but in the Central Bank two streets away, Hongli, who is sitting behind the copywriting But obviously he can't be happy, but seeing his face staring at the newspaper in his hand like sinking water, the haze in his eyes thickens and thickens one after another, that is to say, the cultivation of Qi is still at home, so there is no sign of imbalance.

"My lord, E Chun and E Lang are here."

Just when Hongli was secretly sulking, there was a sound of footsteps, and the book boy turned out from the screen, and carefully approached the copywriting, and reported in a low voice.

"Well, please."

Hearing that E Chun had arrived, a gleam of light flashed in Hongli's eyes immediately, but he didn't express anything, just nodded calmly and gave an extremely simple order.

"twitter!"

Since Hongli had the right words, the bookboy didn't dare to delay a bit, so he hurriedly responded, hurriedly left the office, and walked in from outside accompanied by a white-faced middle-aged civil servant. , this person is E Chun, a doctor of the central bank, who was originally a servant in charge of the fourth master's village. Because of his clever handling, he was valued by the fourth master, and he went to the household department to do business. He was promoted to Yuanwailang, and after the establishment of the central bank the year before last, he was sent to the central bank to assist Hongli.

"The servant greets the little master."

E Chun is a servant born in the fourth master's mansion, seeing Hongli, he naturally behaved not as an official ritual, but as a family ritual.

"Ah."

Hongli didn't cry out in a hurry, but waved his hand to the bookboy who was waiting beside him, let out a soft sigh, and after leaving the office with his screen, he said calmly, "What's the matter?"

"Returning to the little master, the servant has fulfilled his mission fortunately, and has already obtained a copy of the text from Mr. Chen. Please have a look at it, the little prince."

Although Hongli's question has no beginning and no end, E Chun knew exactly what Hongli was asking when he heard it, but when he saw him smiling complacently, he quickly reached out and took out a folded copy from his wide sleeve. The document that got up was handed to Hongli with a smile on his face.

"Oh?"

Hearing E Chun's words, Hongli's calm face immediately became turbulent. Nothing else, in order to avoid suspicion, Hongli himself rarely went to the Ministry of Industry for the past month, even though he had He heard that there was a bidding document, but he never saw it. Now, all the matters he arranged are ready, and he is waiting for such a document to be issued, so he can show his strength. Because of this, No matter how calm his mind was, when he suddenly heard that the document was in his hands, he couldn't help but get up in a hurry, grabbed the document, and some of them couldn't wait to read it.

"Has this document ever been finalized?"

The document is very thick, there are more than a dozen sheets, Hongli read it carefully, and it took him a long time to go through it, but he did not comment on it, but frowning slightly Glancing at E Chun, he asked indifferently.

"Little master Mingjian, this servant also asked Mr. Chen earlier, and according to what he said, more than [-] copies of the same document have been printed. Except for one copy for each of the several palm-printing doctors, the rest are all kept in miscellaneous departments. , said that it will only be unsealed when we arrive at the venue, if so, it is undoubtedly an official text."

E Chun can be valued by the harsh and picky fourth master. He is naturally not a reckless person. He has already understood the details thoroughly. He explained it kindly.

"Um……"

Hongli asked questions like this, not because he distrusted E Chun, nor because there were any flaws in the document itself. In fact, from Hongli's point of view, he really didn't think there was anything wrong with this document. As far as he himself drafted it, it is really impossible to do so in detail. The reason why he asked such a sentence is purely due to caution. Now, since E Chun has given a reasonable explanation, Hongli himself He was relieved, but he didn't rush to make a decision, but pacing back and forth in the office with his hands behind his back and frowning slightly.

"Little master, why don't the slaves go to inquire about it again?"

Seeing that Hongli hadn't made a sound for a long time, E Chun couldn't help but feel a little impatient, so he cautiously tried a word from the side.

"No need, just give this document to those money rats and let them see and finish it themselves."

Conspiracies need secrecy. If you really try again and again, you will definitely have a big mess. Hongli will not be clear about this. Because of this, when he heard E Chun's words, Hongli's face turned pale. Immediately, he drooped down, glanced at him coldly, and spoke in a solemn tone.

"Ah, yes, the slave obeys."

Seeing that Hongli's expression was wrong, even though E Chundang was startled and trembled, he didn't dare to say anything, so he hurriedly and respectfully accepted the promise, picked up the document that Hongli had put on the copywriting, bowed and was about to quit room to go.

"Wait a minute, tell those money rats, just rest assured, not only me, Ama, will be there to cheer, but all the princes in Beijing will also be there, and they will definitely not suffer."

Without waiting for E Chun to turn around, Hongli suddenly waved his hand and called to stop, and gave another order while pondering.

"twitter!"

E Chun had just received a cold stare before, but now he has learned his lesson and dared not talk too much, he just responded humbly and left in a hurry.

"Brother Qing, brother Qing, what can you do this time?"

Hongli didn't pay attention to E Chun's little intention and left, and walked to the window with his hands behind his back, staring at the blue sky with piercing eyes, after a long time, the corner of his mouth twitched, and he murmured in a low voice...

At the moment of You, it was already dark, and an unmarked carriage slowly drove into the Xiaochuanzi alley, and stopped firmly in front of the door. When the curtain of the carriage moved, Hong Qing, who was dressed in green, had already got out of the carriage. , walked slowly towards the open door, several well-dressed men by the door saw this, and rushed to pay respects to each other, but Hong Qing didn't say much, just waved his hands to signal everyone to get down, but his feet were Without stopping at all, he walked into the house in a few steps.

"My lord, according to investigations, before noon today, E Chun first arrived at the Ministry of Industry, had a secret discussion with Chen Busi, then rushed to the Central Bank, stayed in Hongli's office for nearly half an hour, and then went to I went to the "Wanfu Inn" and met with a group of money mice who had gathered in it. After a long discussion, my subordinates found out that I had given a document from the Ministry of Industry to the money mice for reference. Bidding."

In the courtyard, Liu Size, Cao Yanshan and others had been waiting inside for a long time, and after they had welcomed Hong Qing into the study in the inner courtyard, Liu Size was about to tell all the news he knew.

"Well, how is the matter that the king asked you to investigate?"

A few days ago, Hong Qing knew that not only Hongli was behind the plot, but Ba Ye was also involved. Because of this, Hong Qing was not surprised by Liu Size's report, and did not ask in detail, but was noncommittal He sighed softly, and then asked about it.

"My lord Mingjian, my subordinates have made a list of all those who have been in contact with those money rats in the past few days, but those with red dots are all close friends."

Hearing Hong Qing's question, Liu Size didn't dare to be negligent, and hastily stretched out his hand, took out a roll of paper from his wide sleeve, held it in both hands, and respectfully handed it to Hong Qing.

"Continue to monitor carefully, and report to me immediately if there is any new news."

Hong Qing took the paper, spread it out carefully, scanned it quickly, and frowned involuntarily, but she didn't ask in detail, didn't comment on it, just gave a simple instruction, Immediately got up, and walked slowly towards the study room, Liu, Cao and others hurriedly followed after seeing this, and sent Hong Qing straight to the gate with great respect...

(End of this chapter)