The Institute of Engineering established by the Ministry of Industry is not located in the office area of the Sixth Ministry, but in Xijiangmi Lane next to the Jinyiwei Yamen, adjacent to Dashi Yongfangzi, and facing West Chang'an Street.
Today the entire West Chang'an Street to the Academy of Engineering is under martial law.
The prince inspected the Academy of Engineering.
The soldiers of Jinyiwei and Tengxiang Wuxiang's four guards cleared the place early in the morning.
Among the ministers who accompanied Zhu Jianji on his inspection of the Academy of Engineering, there were only Bai Gui, the Minister of Civil Affairs, Chen Xun, the Minister of Hubu, Hang Min, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Cui Gong, the left and right minister of the Ministry of Industry, and Wang Fu.
In addition, Shi Xin, deputy commander of the Donggong Military Research Institute and deputy commander of the Academy of Engineering Sciences.
The Academy of Engineering Sciences is not a political bureau and does not work for the outside world. It is a functional department similar to the weapons inspection. Because it is a department established under the strong promotion of the prince, Hang Min, as the future uncle of the country, will definitely fully support his nephew’s initiatives, so the Academy of Engineering Sciences
The scale is not small.
Hang Min introduced Zhu Jianji on the side, saying that the Academy of Engineering currently has thirty-eight talents in reserve, including three who are good at alchemy, two Taoist priests, and one is Yu Qian's adopted son Yu Kang; three craftsmen who are good at carpentry; and who are good at fine carving.
There is one jade craftsman and two people who are good at making colored glaze...
Various miscellaneous industries.
As for talents in the gunpowder and steelmaking industries, they have long been attracted by the Donggong Military Research Institute.
After meeting some people, Zhu Jianji sighed secretly.
Not enough.
There are not enough talents, and the industries involved are not wide enough.
Ask Hang Min, "Has the chemical engineering team been established?"
Hang Min shook his head, "Wait for Your Highness to come and make the announcement."
Zhu Jianji nodded and said: "The chemical engineering team has decided that Yu Kang will be the team leader and lead two Taoist priests who are good at alchemy. Their salary will be based on that of eighth-grade officials. I will consider other things. Yu Kang is not here today?"
Hang Min said: "Xing Rang of the Imperial Academy is offering wine, Lu Yu, the Minister of Rites, and the ministers are going to Shaobao's residence in the afternoon according to His Majesty's order. Yu Kang should be helping Yu Mian prepare various things."
Zhu Jianji was stunned.
Lao Zhu is really reliable in doing things, so he is going to propose marriage.
OK.
He said to Hang Min: "After you go to Yu Shaobao's residence in the afternoon, tell Yu Kang that he has time to come to the East Palace to meet you. I will give him a detailed explanation about the specific matters of the chemical industry group."
The chemical engineering team currently has only two urgent tasks: the refining of trace amounts and rare metals, and the development of rubber.
The former is a necessary technology for the steel industry.
The latter is about transportation.
Moreover, in the early stage of the research and development of the Land King tank, it will be a little difficult to use crawler tracks. If the rubber process can be quickly overcome, tires can be used temporarily.
Hang Min accepted the order.
After inspecting the completed Academy of Sciences, Zhu Jianji thought that he might as well stop by the Academy of Agricultural Sciences.
As a result, before leaving the gate of the Academy of Engineering, I saw Commander Zhuang Bei, commander of the Jin Yiwei, approaching on horseback. After dismounting and saluting, he said: "Your Highness, something happened at the East Palace Military Research Institute!"
Zhu Jianji's eyes tightened and he asked, "What's wrong?"
He glanced at Shi Xin.
Shi Xin hurriedly stepped forward and asked Zhuang Bei, "Zhuang Tongzhi, is it about Gasol?"
Zhuang Bei nodded.
Alarm bells suddenly sounded in Zhu Jianji's heart.
He glanced at Zhuang Bei and said to Liu Jing, the commander of the Jinyi Guards: "I won't go to the Academy of Agricultural Sciences. I'll go back to the East Palace. Zhuang Bei, Shi Xin, you two will go to the East Palace with me to discuss the matter in detail. In addition, Zhuang Bei sent an order to block the news."
."
Then he said to the important ministers who followed him: "Let's go and do our work."
Everyone hurriedly followed the order.
After arriving at the Wenhua Hall and taking a seat, Zhu Jianji looked at Shi Xin, "If I remember correctly, in the gunpowder research and development department, Gasol is only an official and not a technical core?"
Shi Xin sighed: "You can't say that. Although Gasol is a foreigner, he is loyal to our Ming Dynasty. Although he has the highest official rank in the gunpowder research and development department, he is hands-on in everything. With the explosive growth of gunpowder technology in recent years, he is the leader.
He is a man of great skill, and he is familiar with all the techniques of our gunpowder, and is one of the absolute core!"
It’s not that the Ming Dynasty didn’t have gunpowder talents.
have.
And there are many.
But Gasol is really a talented person, hard-working and diligent. He devoted almost all his energy to the research and development of gunpowder. No one in the entire Donggong Military Research Institute was dissatisfied.
It is no exaggeration to say that Gasol has made great contributions to the mass production of Dongfeng mortar shells and light machine gun bullets for the Ming Dynasty gunpowder to reach its current heights.
And Gasol is also willing to share and grow and progress together with Ming's local gunpowder talents.
Zhu Jianji was silent for a while and then said: "What happened?"
Shi Xin said: "Donggong Military Research Institute strictly controls access, but five days ago during the regular holiday of East Palace Military Research Institute, Gasol never came back after leaving the Military Research Institute. Yesterday, Wei Chen went to Gasol's residence in the city
, but his family members said that Gasol had not returned home, so they quickly notified the Jin Yiwei and asked the Jin Yiwei to help find Gasol."
Zhu Jianji looked towards Zhuang Bei.
Zhuang Bei immediately said: "Shi Yuan ordered us to inform our Jinyi Guards that because it was related to the East Palace Military Research Institute, the humble ministers did not dare to neglect, so they immediately led their confidants to check, following the clues, staying up all night, and it was not until today that they discovered Jia Suo
you."
Zhu Jianji's heart tightened, "Dead?"
Zhuang Bei nodded, "Dead."
Zhu Jianji asked: "How did you die?"
Zhuang Beidao: "It can be judged from the scene that Gasol was drunk and sleeping on the ground. Because the temperature was too low from last night to this morning, Gasol froze to death."
Zhu Jianji: "Huh?"
Frozen to death?
Ask Shi Xin, "Is Gasol an alcoholic?"
Shi Xin hummed, "His wife has a bit of a Hedong Lion Roar, so she doesn't have any bad habits. She just likes to drink a few sips. But as long as she goes to the East Palace Military Research Institute, she doesn't drink at all. She only drinks during the regular monthly holidays.
He will be drunk all the time, so this situation... is really possible."
Zhu Jianji's thoughts were racing, "Didn't you go to his house and ask? His housekeeper said that he didn't come back. Gasol used to go on vacation and get drunk before going home?"
Shi Xin hummed again, "I have a fierce wife at home."
Zhu Jianji: "..."
Ask Zhuang Bei, "What did Wu Zuo say?"
If it was just a normal accidental death, there would be no need for Zhuang Bei to make a fuss and come to see him. He must have discovered something abnormal.
Zhuang Beidao: "No abnormality was found after the autopsy, but Wei Chen was more cautious. After discovering Gasol's body, he immediately sent people to interview people who were familiar with Gasol, and went to restaurants and brothels where he often drank.
I went to ask, and they all said that I haven't seen Gasol drinking in the past few days. Your Highness, Gasol is a foreigner, and people in these restaurants and brothels will definitely remember it!"
Zhu Jianji nodded, "That makes sense!"
Zhuang Bei is capable, and it's true that I have always liked him.
If nothing else happens, after Liu Jing, Zhuang Bei will definitely be the commander of the Jinyi Guards, while Zhu Xiang has another important role.
He added: "Then there is no secret behind Gasol's death. Who he drank with and where is the key, and Gasol has a special status, so this matter cannot be taken lightly. The Jin Yiwei side will investigate in secret, and remember to block it.
News, don’t let anyone know that we are doubting Gasol’s death. Donggong Military Research Institute should also pay attention to whether there is anything abnormal. Shi Xin, when you return to Donggong Military Research Institute, you can tell everyone that Gasol is
Accidental death."
Gasol is a gunpowder expert.
If someone wants to improve their gunpowder to the level of the Ming Dynasty and produce firearms comparable to the Dongfeng series, Gasol is a key figure, so whether his death was an accident or not, it must be investigated!
Zhuang Bei and Shi Xin immediately accepted the order.
Zhu Jianji said again: "Zhuang Bei, find a dozen brothers you trust and apply for a few fake household registration certificates and give them to Shi Xin. Shi Xin, you arrange for these dozen people to go to the Donggong Military Research Institute."
Shi Xin broke out in a cold sweat, "What do you mean, Your Highness, that someone is plotting Dongfeng Firearms?"
Zhu Jianji laughed and did not answer.
The young army is so powerful that it is invincible, all relying on the advantages of Dongfeng firearms. Nowadays, no one in the world covets the Dongfeng series of firearms. It is normal for some people to want to steal the technology.
But how can I do what you wish for?
If the generation gap of the times is smoothed out by you, how can I build the Ming Empire?!
If you dare to touch my cheese, I think someone is looking for death!
By the way, Zhu Jianji now seriously suspects that it was foreigners in the Ming Dynasty's Gyeonggi Province, especially people from Europe. Otherwise, how could Gasol be so confident and bold to drink with others.
It is possible that I met an old friend in a foreign country.
Moreover, the thieves and robbers committed by European white pigs have long reeked of history.
