No one in the court doubted Qin Dewei's fighting prowess. When he declared war on Guo Xun, no one took it as a joke.
Therefore, almost all civil and military officials in the dynasty were paying attention to Qin Dewei, but Qin Dewei had been staying at home and keeping calm.
Not to mention Qin Dewei himself, even the servants who could run errands and deliver letters rarely went out.
This is no longer calm, it is simply like a pool of stagnant water!
Those who have a good relationship with Qin Dewei have no clues of any trouble at all, and there is no sign of any contact with Qin Dewei.
This caused huge doubts among those who had suppressed their emotions to watch the drama.
No matter how powerful you Qin Dewei is in combat, you still have to make some preparations, right?
We need to more or less connect our comrades, recruit a few helpers, draw up plans in advance, and discuss all countermeasures, right?
This day was the day to go to court again. Ministers from all over the country gathered at the right gate of Chang'an, where they registered and then entered the imperial city.
In the gray mist of the early morning, someone stood in front of the doorway, standing proudly with his hands folded and his sleeves folded.
After the other ministers recognized who this person was, they all exclaimed in their hearts, "Who is this if it's not Qin Dewei?"
This is his first public appearance in recent days after hiding at home for several days.
Some people went in after registering, and some people came down and watched curiously.
Suddenly Qin Dewei shouted in one direction: "Guo Xun!"
It turns out that Wudinghou Guo Xun is here!
Although Lord Guo is over sixty, he is in strong health and came riding a horse.
After he got off his horse, he strolled to register, and then walked unhurriedly to the doorway, where he inevitably got close to Qin Dewei.
Qin Dewei took the initiative and said: "I would like to give you a good word of advice and ask you to resign from the job of supervising the manufacture of firearms, so that bygones can be forgotten."
Wu Dinghou glanced at Qin Dewei calmly and asked calmly: "What else?"
Qin Dewei replied: "Don't say that you didn't predict what you said."
Marquis Guo scolded contemptuously: "Don't pretend to be so ridiculous here! Go back to the Hanlin Academy and write your article!"
Qin Dewei said with a hidden threat: "If I don't engage in a useless war of words with you, if you have the guts, you will continue to supervise the firearms manufacturing affairs."
In full view of everyone, it was impossible for Mr. Guo to show weakness when he was "forced" by Qin Dewei in this way.
Then he said tit for tat: "That's a coincidence. I really thought today that I should report the detailed strategy for making these firearms to the Holy One!"
I want to see if there is anything unexpected that can happen!"
Then Wu Dinghou raised his hand roughly, pushed aside Qin Dewei who was blocking the way, and walked into the imperial city through the city gate.
It's ridiculous. I've seen so many storms and waves in the past few decades, yet I can still be afraid of you, Hanlin.
My position in the heart of the Emperor is higher than you think!
Everyone didn't understand why Qin Dewei blocked Guo Xun outside the right gate of Chang'an, saying empty and useless words, and saw that he was still at a disadvantage, as if he was giving away the door on his face.
"Qin Hanlin, come on!" Someone in the crowd couldn't help shouting.
Qin Dewei waved casually in the direction of the source of the sound, and then walked into the city gate.
The sun is gradually rising, and the Umrah meeting is being held in the Wenhua Hall.
Civil and military officials were divided into different positions, and the atmosphere was as solemn and solemn as ever.
Guo Xun, who had received the task of supervising the manufacture of firearms, came out and was talking eloquently: "The craftsmen in Beijing have been mismanaged for many years, and now there are many vacancies and insufficient use.
Nowadays, every province has its own military bureau in its command and envoy offices, and there are also military craftsmen in military households in various places, and military craftsmen can be dispatched to Beijing to serve.
Firstly, it will supplement the shortage of craftsmen and complete this firearm as soon as possible, and secondly, it will save a lot of craftsmen’s money.”
Qin Dewei came out of his class, saluted Emperor Jiajing and said, "I have something to say."
Emperor Jiajing stared at Qin Dewei for a few times, and suddenly Jinkou Yuyin said: "You didn't come to the last Sutra banquet?"
Qin Dewei: ""
The emperor suddenly goes off topic, what should he do? Will he be pulled down to hit the imperial staff? Why is he so nervous, but also a little bit hopeful?
Fortunately, Emperor Jiajing had a good impression of Qin Dewei and did not continue to make things difficult. He said again: "Tell me what you have to say!"
Qin Dewei was able to continue his speech: "I would like to remind your majesty that Marquis Wu Ding already has the foundation for rebellion."
Everyone: ""
Qin Hanlin, if your words are regarded as impeachment, then the level is too low and seriously inconsistent with your strength. Have you been taken over by someone?
And Wang Tingxiang, whose expectations were already high, almost fainted. Is this your Qin Dewei's mysterious "unfounded" thing?
Guo Xun showed no fear and said to Emperor Jiajing aggressively: "Qin Hanlin is making false accusations out of thin air. I ask your Majesty to make the decision!"
Qin Dewei added to Emperor Jiajing inexplicably: "I just said that Wu Dinghou had the basis for rebellion, and did not accuse Wu Dinghou of rebellion.
Therefore, this is not a false accusation, but a statement of an objective fact to remind His Majesty to fulfill his duty as a minister."
Guo Xun protested: "That is also alarmist talk and deliberately smearing!"
Qin Dewei ignored Guo Xun and continued: "As the chief military officer of the Beijing camp, Guo Xun oversaw the manufacture of weapons. He petitioned for tens of thousands of acres of land in the suburbs of Beijing as a private estate. I heard that he recently wanted to take over the Zhang family's remaining salt business!
I shudder every time I think about this matter!"
Guo Xun wanted to steal the conversation and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty"
Qin Dewei immediately retorted: "I haven't finished speaking yet. Could it be that Guo Xun doesn't want me to finish speaking?"
Guo Xun did not dare to interrupt at will.
Qin Dewei quickly continued before others could think through it: "Originally, weapons manufacturing was overseen by civil servants and was separated from military officials.
Now that the military minister Guo Xun is supervising the construction, and military craftsmen from other places are introduced, wouldn't this become Guo Xun's personal subordinate?
In the capital, these foreign military craftsmen were helpless. What else could they do but obey Guo Xun?
So as long as Guo Xun is willing, he can hide a batch of weapons, even firearms and artillery!"
Everyone thought that Qin Dewei's words were too heart-wrenching, but they didn't expect that something even more heart-wrenching was yet to come.
"Guo Xun's proposal to acquire tens of thousands of acres of land to build a manor is also a good idea for rebellion. Firstly, it can hide elite private soldiers, and secondly, it can hide weapons!"
"Don't forget, Guo Xun himself is also the chief military officer of the admiral's camp in Beijing, and I heard that he has secretly used a large number of sergeants!
Moreover, Guo Xun recently attempted to take over the remaining salt business of Changlu Salt Farm from the Zhang family and control the private salt sales in the north!
Then Guo Xun will definitely not be short of money in the future, and his spies and minions throughout Beizhili, Shandong, and Henan will be indispensable!
The capital camp, military weapons, large estates in the suburbs, private salt in the north, all put together, I wonder if your majesty can sit back and relax, but I, your Majesty, can't sleep at night because of tossing and turning!"
Guo Xun finally got a little angry, "The slander is untrue! Who wants to take over Zhangjia Yuyan?"
Qin Dewei replied to Guo Xun: "Do you think any of the ministers present are willing to believe you? Besides, this is what Zhang Yanling said himself, so let's just believe it."
None of the ministers spoke for Guo Xun, mainly because Guo Xun was known to be greedy for money and profit.
If it is said that Guo Xun covets the Zhang family's remaining salt business, I'm afraid it is groundless and there must be a reason.
The Zhang family has always been the largest private salt dealer in the north and has a legal "surplus salt" license.
If it weren't for Guo Xun's level of power, ordinary people would really not be able to take over this task.
If Guo Xun wants to make a fortune, taking over Zhangjia Yuyan is indeed the fastest way.
This is a win-win situation, why doesn’t Guo Xun do it?
Wang Tingxiang finally felt relieved. As expected, it was the ancestral craftsmanship of the Qin family that was riding on the horse.
