After conquering Zhang Dun and Zeng Bu, two generals of the reformist faction, Zhao Yan naturally had to provide corresponding support. The relationship in the officialdom was very delicate, and the so-called support was actually an attitude. Yesterday, Zhao Yan took the time to go to the Sansi where Zeng Bu was located for public inspection and praised Zeng Bu for doing a good job in the Sansi. He originally wanted to scold several officials sent by Lu Huiqing, and even directly removed their official positions, but he did not expect that Lu Huiqing was decisive in doing things. The officials directly claimed to be sick at home and handed out their resignation, which made Zhao Yan lose it.

After visiting the Sansi yesterday, it was already shown that Zhao Yan had become the backer of Zeng Bu and Zhang Dun, and there was no need to come to the military weapon surveillance under Zhang Dun again. However, Zhao Yan had great feelings for the military weapon surveillance. When he was in the capital, he had always served as an advisor to the military weapon surveillance. Even after he left the capital, this position was not taken back by the court, because the Song Dynasty could no longer find a second person qualified to hold this position.

It is precisely because of this that Zhao Yan got up early today and took some time out of his busy schedule to come to the Military Equipment Supervision. Among them, there are four major agencies, and the other agencies are fine, but the Gunpowder Department is the place he pays most attention to. In order to improve various firearms, he often ran here. So after going to the Military Equipment Supervision, he immediately asked Zhang Dun to take him to the Gunpowder Department again. Not to mention anything else, he wanted to see where the improvement of artillery has gone?

Zhao Yan and Zhang Dun came to the Gunpowder Office in a carriage together. When they first arrived here, Zhao Yan found that it had not been seen for a few years, but the changes in the Gunpowder Office were not big. However, when they saw the officials of the Gunpowder Office coming to greet him, Zhao Yan was stunned. Then he asked Zhang Dun next to him: "Zhang Judicial Office, I remember that the official in charge of the Gunpowder Office was not Cao Chong, why are the person being replaced now?"

Cao Chong was Cao Ying's cousin. It was through him that Zhao Yan also learned the disadvantages of the Song Dynasty gunpowder, so he improved the gunpowder. Later, the military weapon surveillance was established, so Cao Chong naturally took charge of the Gunpowder Office. However, the person who came out to welcome today was a middle-aged official he didn't know, so Zhao Yan asked this question.

When Zhao Yan asked Cao Chong, Zhang Dun also smiled bitterly, but he still reported to Zhao Yan: "Report to Your Highness. Cao Song did take charge of the Gunpowder Office before, but later, because he was dissatisfied with the improvement of the Gunpowder Office by the Military Equipment Supervision, he resigned in anger, so the Gunpowder Office changed its chief officer."

Zhao Yan immediately understood this. It was probably when the reformists reached out to the military weapon surveillance. Cao Chong was just one of them, which made him a little angry. However, before he could speak, Zhang Dun, who was good at observing words and expressions, understood Zhao Yan's thoughts, and immediately spoke again: "Of course there must be some misunderstandings in this. The official will visit Cao Chong this afternoon and try to persuade him to come back to work."

Seeing Zhang Dun so tactful, Zhao Yan nodded immediately and said, "Well, right, there is a judge in charge of the military weapon surveillance. I am very relieved. I will not pursue some misunderstandings before. I also hope that Zhang Jueguan can correct the situation in the future and let the military weapon surveillance get on track as soon as possible."

"Thank you for your understanding. I will do my best to do my best in the future." When Zhang Dun heard that Zhao Yan would not pursue the past, he hurriedly bowed to Zhao Yan. Some of the officials who had previously excluded the military weapon surveillance were his commanders, which also made him take charge of the military weapon surveillance as soon as possible. However, in recent years, the people sent by Lu Huiqing have been undermined and thus lost control of the military weapon surveillance.

After hearing this, Zhao Yan nodded. He didn't pursue this matter anymore. After all, Zhang Dun had already said that he would invite Cao Chong back, and he would definitely compensate him.

After entering the Gunpowder Bureau, Zhao Yan didn't need Zhang Dun and others to lead him. After all, he was familiar with this place, so he walked in front, followed by Zhang Dun and others. Soon he surrounds the military weapon, and finally came to the yard where Qi Yu and the others were studying artillery. But to his surprise, the yard was locked.

"What's going on? Isn't this place a place to study artillery? Why was it locked?" Seeing the locked yard in front of him, Zhao Yan suddenly had a very bad premonition, especially with Cao Chong's previous experience, he could almost guess the fate of Qi Yu and others.

"This..., report to Your Highness, when the official took over the military weapon supervision, Wu Quan, the military weapon chief, thought that studying artillery was too financially expensive, and Qi Yu and his team had never achieved any results in improving artillery research. So at the insistence of Wu Juan Cheng, he stopped Qi Yu and his team's research." At this time, Zhang Dun hesitated and came forward to report the report, but he was very happy. Because unlike Cao Chong's matter, the person who advocated stopping artillery research was Wu Quan, the military weapon chief Wu Quan, and Wu Quan was the man of Lu Huiqing, and he was also the main person who undermined himself. Originally, the other party was already sick at home, but now seeing the angry look of King Yue, I guess even if Wu Quan wanted to resign, he would not be able to escape punishment.

"Hmph, Wu Quan. When I left the capital, I specifically told me that I should never stop the improvement of artillery. But he was so brave that I didn't even take my words seriously." Zhao Yan immediately said furiously. No one knew better about the role of artillery and firearms than him. He was willing to pay a huge price for this, but he didn't expect that someone would destroy his efforts for several years. How could he not be angry?

"Come, go and bring Wu Quan. If he doesn't come, tie him up." Zhao Yan immediately ordered the guards around him. Originally, Zhao Yan did not intend to argue with those officials who said they were sick. After all, they were all small people, but he had to pursue Wu Quan.

"Here" An escort agreed and immediately turned around and left to find Wu Quan, which made Zhang Dun even more happy. After being swept by Wu Quan and others during this period, he was very angry with these people, and now he can finally vent his anger.

"By the way, where are the people of Qi Yu?" Zhao Yan suddenly thought of Qi Yu and others again, and asked the official of the Gunpowder Department behind Zhang Dun.

"This..." Hearing Zhao Yan asked about the whereabouts of Qi Yu and others, the officials of the Gunpowder Department also looked at each other. In the end, the middle-aged official in charge was still in charge and stepped forward to report, "Report to Your Highness, when Wu Juecheng stopped the improvement of artillery, Qi Yu was so angry that he argued with Wu Juecheng for a few words, but was punished to work as a coolie in the warehouse. Now... he should still be in the warehouse."

"Okay... What a Wu Quan, he actually drove a master's craftsman to the warehouse to work as a coolie. He really cherishes talents." Zhao Yan immediately said hatefully when he heard this. In order to cultivate Qi Yu, he spent a lot of effort and even gave lectures to the other party himself. He finally cultivated an expert in artillery and muskets, but he did not expect that he would be regarded as a coolie by the other party. Fortunately, the other party was not in front of him, otherwise he would really want to kick the other party a few times.

At that moment, Zhao Yan turned around and strode towards the warehouse. The warehouses of the Gunpowder Department were all together to form a warehouse area. Zhao Yan came here to find several warehouses, and finally saw Qi Yu and others in front of a raw material warehouse. However, including Qi Yu, these talents who were supposed to study artillery and muskets became coolies. They were carrying sacks with difficulty, and their clothes were also torn and old. Among them, Qi Yu looked much older, which made Zhao Yan sigh in his heart.

The arrival of Zhao Yan and others quickly attracted the attention of the people in the warehouse area. Among them, the foreman Zhou Laosan saw Zhao Yan's group of people. Although he did not know Zhao Yan, he recognized Zhang Dun and others behind Zhao Yan. So when he saw them walking straight towards the warehouse on his side, he immediately rushed forward. However, before he got close, he was stopped by the guards beside Zhao Yan. After all, idle people like him would definitely not be able to approach Zhao Yan.

At this time, Qi Yu and others also saw Zhao Yan. They had just learned the news that Zhao Yan was coming, and they were also very excited, but then they were very nervous. I wonder if Zhao Yan could think of them? In addition, with their current identity, it was impossible for them to go to see Zhao Yan, so they could only stay here to work honestly, but they were a little absent-minded. For this reason, Zhou Laosan had scolded them countless times.

"District... Your Highness" Qi Yu saw Zhao Yan walking straight towards him, and was excited and burst into tears. He even forgot to put down the slag on his shoulders, and stood there and his whole body was trembling with excitement.

Zhao Yan strode to Qi Yu, took the scoop on his shoulder and put it on the ground, then reached out and patted his shoulder and said in a heavy tone: "It's all my fault for being careless, I have caused you to suffer in the past few years."

"Your Highness is so serious. It's nothing we can suffer a little. It's just that we haven't completed your highness's instructions. The villain really has no face to see Your Highness again." Qi Yu lowered his head and said sadly. When Zhao Yan left the capital, he also specifically agreed to him and asked him to work hard to improve the artillery, but the muskets, hoping that there will be a result in the past few years. Unfortunately, their research was stopped shortly after Zhao Yan left, and naturally he could not complete Zhao Yan's instructions.

"You can't blame you for these things. It's just that Wu Quan is too short-sighted. But don't worry, since I am back, I will not let your grievances be in vain. I have asked someone to call Wu Quan. I will see that I vent my anger for you later." Zhao Yan said loudly.

When Zhou Laosan, who was blocked by the roadside, was so scared that his whole body shook. He was Wu Quan's elder brother-in-law and bullied Qi Yu a lot. But now that the King of Yue is back, I'm afraid not only will he be in trouble, but Wu Quan is also unable to protect himself. When he thinks of this, he shakes even more violently. At the same time, the crotch in his pants became hot, and a warm current flowed down his pants legs. To be continued.
Chapter completed!