Seeing how anxious Wu Dui was, Xu Wei told him about what he had told Zhu Yijun about Sanniangzi. Only then did Wu Dui feel more at ease.
It was good that he did not speak nonsense. It was better to wait and see.
That night, Xu Wei was drunk. He cried and laughed until late at night.
In the morning.
Zhu Yijun stretched his back and walked out of the Kunning Palace. It was a little cold in the late autumn. After taking a breath of the cool air, he felt much more refreshed.
Looking at the sun that had just appeared, Zhu Yijun felt helpless. Morning court assembly was indeed the most depressing thing.
The same three bows and nine kowtows, the same process. Then, Zhang Jing shouted, "Report early if there is anything. Dismiss if there is nothing!"
"This official has a report!"
Just when Zhu Yijun was in a daze, a voice rang out in the hall. The appearance of this person stunned everyone.
This was because this person was from the Honours's side. Many of them did not speak during court assembly.
This time, he was the first to jump out and participate. Everyone turned to look at him.
The person who stood out was the Marquis of Dingxi, Jiang Kuan. He could be considered an old Marquis of the Hereditary Honours.
Now, he was recognized as the commander of the Capital Barracks. Seeing him come out, everyone thought of the Admiral's Office of the Capital Barracks.
Many officials had already turned to look at Ma Fang and Liu Xian. However, most of them were looking at Liu Xian. The Marquis of Dingxi, Jiang Kuan, was under his command!
However, Liu Xian did not seem to care at all. His expression did not change. He did not even turn his head.
"This official is impeaching the Ministry of War!"
Jiang Kuan did not care if others were looking at him. He said loudly, "The Ministry of War has embezzled the military equipment manufacturing funds. The military equipment handed to the Capital Barracks is not up to standard.
"This time, the Ministry of War handed to our barracks 3,000 sets of armor. All of them can be cut with one knife.
"All the knives handed to us will bend after cutting five sets of armor. Spears can only cut 10 sets of armor before breaking.
After shooting a hundred arrows, either the bowstring will snap or the back of the bow will snap. "
"As for the arrows, the quality is also extremely poor. Not to mention 70% of the firearms, the remaining 30% are basically unusable.
Seventy percent of them can be used, but there have been occasional explosions. "
Zhu Yijun sat on the Dragon Throne and listened quietly. From time to time, he would glance at Yu Dayou, Ma Fang, and Liu Xian. This incident was obviously caused by these three old men.
As for how they instigated Marquis Dingxi, Zhu Yijun did not know.
As for what Marquis Dingxi Jiang Kuan said, Zhu Yijun was very calm in his heart because he knew that it was a good thing.
This was the equipment given to the capital camp. The equipment given to the border army was even worse. For example, 70% of the firearms given to the capital camp could be used, while 40% of the firearms given to the border army could be used.
A bow that only broke after a hundred shots was already considered a good bow.
However, this did not prevent Zhu Yijun from being angry. He gave them a lot of money, but they used these defective goods to fool him.
The civil officials did not expect Marquis Dingxi Jiang Kuan to do such a thing. Everyone knew what was going on and knew that this was a common thing.
However, common things were secretly agreed upon by everyone, and it did not mean that it was right.
If you bring this matter to the table, especially in front of the Emperor, this won't do. Unwritten rules cannot be seen in the light of day.
"Damn it! How dare you!"
Zhu Yijun suddenly slammed the Dragon Throne and said loudly: "There is such a thing?
Marquis Dingxi, what you said is the truth. If there is any falsehood, we will not let you off easily. We will give you a chance, say it again! "
When the officials saw Zhu Yijun's angry appearance, their hearts sank. Some of them even complained. Some officials from the Ministry of War could not stand still.
Although the Emperor angrily questioned Marquis Dingxi Jiang Kuan, the Emperor was very angry now. In a moment, all his anger would be transferred to them.
No one believed that Jiang Kuan would lie about this matter. If he dared to lie, he would have a miserable ending.
"Your Majesty, what this official said is the truth. The military equipment is in this official's camp!"
Marquis Dingxi Jiang Kuan knelt on the ground and cried bitterly: "This official's ancestors have been loyal to the Daming since the beginning. It is my mission to be loyal to Your Majesty for generations. How could I dare to deceive Your Majesty? Your Majesty, please investigate clearly!"
Looking at Marquis Dingxi Jiang Kuan, Zhu Yijun felt helpless. He really wanted to tell Jiang Kuan that his acting was a bit too much.
Letting out a sigh, Zhu Yijun actually walked down from the dragon desk and went straight to Marquis Dingxi, Jiang Kuan's side. He stretched out his hand to help Jiang Kuan up, and then consoled him, "My dear subject has been wronged. We will definitely investigate this matter and give you an explanation."
After comforting Marquis Dingxi Jiang Kuan, Zhu Yijun carried the Dragon Robe Association and returned to the Dragon Throne.
"This official is guilty!"
At this time, Wu Dui knelt down first. As the Minister of War, it was natural for him to ask for forgiveness.
Zhu Yijun glanced at Wu Dui and said directly: "You still haven't figured out what happened? What are you apologizing for? You are the Minister of War, so you must be responsible. However, whether you are guilty or not, we will only know after the investigation."
After letting Wu Dui get up, Zhu Yijun turned to Liu Shouyou and said: "Liu of the Imperial Bodyguard, are you here?"
Liu Shouyou quickly walked out and said respectfully: "This official is here!"
"This matter will be handed over to the Imperial Bodyguard to investigate!"
Speaking until here, Zhu Yijun added: "Investigate well. Don't wrongly accuse a good person, but don't let a bad person go either. Report to me after the investigation is done."
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Liu Shouyou agreed and said quickly.
Zhu Yijun nodded: "Okay, the rest of the matter will wait until the investigation is done!" After that, Zhu Yijun asked: "Who else you want to participate in the memorial?"
After dealing with a few small matters, Zhu Yijun returned to the Palace of Heavenly Purity after the morning court.
When he arrived at the Palace of Heavenly Purity, Zhu Yijun said to Zhang Jing: "Keep an eye on Liu Shouyou for me, but do not interfere with his investigation."
In fact, Zhu Yijun did not trust Liu Shouyou. He had always been very close to the civil officials. In addition, with his own background and preferences, he had always been more popular with the civil officials. This time, he handed this matter over to him.
If Liu Shouyou's performance did not satisfy him, then he could put on the agenda to replace him.
"Yes, Imperial Majesty!"
Zhang Jing sighed in his heart. During this period of time, he and Liu Shouyou were quite close, and there was a bit of intention to help each other. However, according to the meaning of the Imperial Majesty, Liu Shouyou was afraid that something was going to happen. This time, he should hide far away!
After the court was dismissed, the ministers filed out and gathered in groups of three to five. The Honours were the same. Many people surrounded Marquis Dingxi, Jiang Kuan.
Obviously, this time, Jiang Kuan's sudden action not only surprised the civil officials, but also the Honours.
"Minister Wu, let's have a chat!" Ceng Shengwu came to Wu Dui's side and said with a smile.