Zhang Shuye said: "The officials can't find anything out after a short interrogation. Let's hand it over to Dali Temple first."

Zhao Ning did not ask more about this matter.

He flicked his long sleeves and walked out.

"Zhao Ding, you will temporarily serve as the weapons supervisor, and conduct a thorough inventory of the weapons for me. Find out all the unqualified weapons and weapons. How much is needed, and report it as soon as possible."

"yes."

"There is one more thing I need you to do."

"Please give me the official's instructions."

"This case is not a trivial matter. I want officials from Dali Temple, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Yushitai to coordinate the trial. The Imperial City Department will supervise the case. You will also participate in it and assist. What do you think?"

Zhao Ding took on so many tasks at once today, and he did not dare to hesitate. He just said: "In the official family, I may not be able to do the job if the ministers are soft-spoken."

"This is easy to handle. You can lead the governor of Kaifeng again and wait for you to straighten out the affairs of the weapons supervisor. I originally wanted to let Zhang Shuye take care of this matter, but he is busy with the defense and has no time to take care of it, so I just

I can only work hard for you."

"I accept the decree." Zhao Ding said quickly, "The official family has one more matter."

"explain."

"The craftsmen who make inferior armor also need to be dealt with appropriately."

"What's your best idea?"

"It is understandable that the craftsmen were coerced and did not dare to retaliate. However, they all knew about it and concealed it, so they had to be punished. However, when the country is employing people, it is better to fine them three months of salary as a sign of justice.

Punishment not only acts as a deterrent, but also does not delay the subsequent fortification work."

"Okay, it's up to you."

"Thank you, Guanjia."

After the explanation, Zhao Ning walked out and left Dongxifang.

Li Chong was taken to the prison of the Penal Department Yamen.

This case involves armaments and weapons, which is no small matter.

From the supply of raw materials, to the production process, to the management of armaments, all must be strictly inspected.

The focus at this time is not to investigate strictly, but to solve the problem quickly. If the soldiers on the front line are allowed to wear armor like that to fight, why do they need a hammer?

But then again, let’s investigate! Let me investigate carefully! It’s best to involve more officials!

I am short of money now!

When Zhao Ning returned to the palace and just sat down, Wang Huaiji said: "Guan, the Supreme Emperor dragged someone over earlier and said he wanted to see you."

The Supreme Emperor?

Zhao Ji...oh no, it's Zhao Ji.

"Did you tell me why you met me?"

"Didn't say."

"Okay, I'll go over after taking a short rest."

You can use your toes to figure out what Zhao Ji wants to do with you.

Now the Jin Army has taken the initiative to negotiate for peace, and the people are opposed to the peace negotiation, but there is a group of people in the officialdom who want to negotiate a peace as soon as possible.

After all, their fertile fields are outside the city. The longer the Jin people stay, the greater the damage will be to their fields.

Moreover, these guys have long planned to collect money from the people to negotiate peace.

But the way to negotiate peace is blocked here, so it is natural to think that there is a Supreme Emperor in the palace.

Zhao Ning took a few sips of hot tea and set off.

After Zhao Ji abdicated, he has been living in his beloved Yanfu Palace.

When Zhao Ning arrived at Yanfu Palace, he found that King Yun Zhao Kai was also there.

When Zhao Kai saw Zhao Ning, he saluted and said, "Guan family."

Zhao Ji was wearing a Taoist uniform and looked like he was overindulging in sexual activities. His face was pale and he had two dark circles under his eyes.

He was writing, and when he saw Zhao Ning, he said solemnly: "You're here."

"What does the Emperor want from me?"

"I heard that you killed two ministers?"

Zhao Ning looked at the pen in Zhao Ji's hand and the words on the paper, and couldn't help but sigh, Song Huizong's thin golden body was indeed well-deserved.

"It's true."

Zhao Ji said coldly: "You can't be the emperor."

Zhao Ning was not angry and said with a smile: "What does the Supreme Emperor have to say?"

"If you kill them, what will the other ministers think?"

"What do they think?"

Zhao Ji said: "They will think you are mean and unkind, who will do their best to help you?"

Being taught how to be an emperor by Zhao Ji, do you think it's ironic or not?

There is a saying in history about Zhao Ji: He is capable of everything, but he cannot be the king's ear.

It means that Zhao Ji is actually a genius, proficient in many things, but he just can't be the emperor.

If Zhao Ji was born in an ordinary wealthy family, he must be a very talented person, or if he was just a prince, he would definitely be able to leave a name in history for his talent.

But he just became the emperor.

When this brother was in power, people in the court were not committing adultery one by one, but in groups.

If you want to talk about imperial methods, using cruel officials and treacherous ministers, it doesn't matter if they are used well.

But the problem is that Zhao Ji doesn't use it well. He only knows how to hold the final decision-making power in his own hands, but lacks the most basic judgment on various decisions on national affairs.

Being an emperor does not just mean that you can play politics. National affairs, financial revenue and expenditure, talent selection, decision-making at critical moments, and macro-level strategic layout are all abilities that an emperor should have.

If you only know how to play power, you will naturally not be able to identify loyalties and traitors.

Therefore, if Zhao Ning listened to Zhao Ji, he would really have seen a ghost.

Zhao Ning smiled and said: "The Supreme Emperor seems to have a lot of experience in governing the country?"

Zhao Ji put down his pen and said: "At any rate, I have been the emperor for more than 20 years."

A father is different in front of his son. He naturally puts on a majestic look.

Zhao Ning smiled even more cordially, but his words were as sharp as a knife: "Then what has the world become like under the rule of the Supreme Emperor in the past twenty years?"

The majestic look on Zhao Ji's face froze in an instant, and his expression immediately darkened: "I am your father!"

"I am the emperor!"

Zhao Ji said angrily: "Your wings are stiff!"

"What on earth did the Supreme Emperor want to say today! I have already killed people. Do you think the Supreme Emperor wants to avenge them? Do you want me to send their heads to the Supreme Emperor so that the Supreme Emperor can perform rituals for them?"

"You are so presumptuous!" Zhao Ji was so angry that he almost jumped up, "I am your father! How dare you talk to me like this!"

Zhao Kai quickly came over to support Zhao Ji: "Dad, please don't be angry. You will not be healthy if you are angry."

(In the Song Dynasty, there was no such title as Emperor Father.)

"Guan Jia, my father is old, so don't be angry with him. If you get so angry, if word spreads, Guan Jia will be disgraced and let the world see Guan Jia."

Zhao Ning looked at the father and son coldly.

Zhao Kai was Zhao Ji's favorite prince. When Zhao Ji was in power, he wanted to abolish Zhao Huan and establish Zhao Kai.

Unexpectedly, they are still together today.

Zhao Ji said: "The Jin people want to negotiate peace, why have you not expressed your position for so long? Do you want to kill all of us!"

"Let me tell you, isn't it because the Supreme Emperor came to me to discuss the matter of peace? He said he should kill the ministers but not the ministers. When the Supreme Emperor was the emperor, did he care about the life and death of the ministers?"

"Stop talking nonsense! The peace talks are just around the corner, why haven't you expressed your stance for so long!"

"The Supreme Emperor suddenly came to me today to negotiate peace. Did anyone mention it to the Supreme Emperor?"

"No one mentioned it to me. I just heard that the Jin people wanted to negotiate peace. Why didn't you express your position? Do you think you can fight to the death with the Jin people?"

"Since the Supreme Emperor has abdicated, don't worry about it. I will handle the next matter well."

Zhao Ning was thinking in his mind, and now it seemed that someone must have chewed his tongue in front of Zhao Ji.

It seems that those guys can't sit still anymore, and their complaints against me are already huge!

"Zhao Huan! What on earth do you want to do!"

"Is this why the Supreme Emperor called me here?"

"Yes! I just want to discuss peace with you!"

"That's not necessary! The Emperor should enjoy his old age here in peace. Don't ask any more questions about government affairs!" Zhao Ning didn't want to talk nonsense with Zhao Ji any more, so he turned around and left.

Zhao Kai acted like a good person on the side: "Guan Jia, although you are a noble person, this is your father."

Zhao Ning stopped just after taking two steps. He turned around and stared at Zhao Kai, saying angrily: "Prince Yun! You still have the nerve to speak in front of me! I went to the Arms Supervision Office today. Did you know that someone reported you for embezzling arms?

Prison money!”

Zhao Kai's heart trembled, but he quickly said: "Guan family, this is absolutely impossible. As a prince of the clan, how could I be greedy for such a small amount of money? The officials will investigate clearly!"

"I will investigate carefully!"

After Zhao Ning finished speaking, he left.
Chapter completed!