After Duan Jinjiang analyzed this, the housekeeper suddenly looked horrified.
"Master, you mean...the prince is going to attack us!?"
Duan Jinjiang looked gloomy and said: "I'm not sure yet, it's just my guess, but this guess is likely to come true..."
"You go prepare the car first, and I will go to the Zhao Mansion right away...Then, you quickly go to find out the news. The first is to find out what happened in today's post house, and the second is to find out about today's prince.
If you have left the East Palace, if you have any news, wait until I come back and report it immediately."
"Old slave, we'll do it right away."
"Go quickly!"
...
East Palace, Xi Zheng Hall.
"Your Highness, news just came that Duan Jinjiang has gone to Zhao Mansion."
Chen Tong stood respectfully in the middle of the hall and reported.
Li Chen was looking at today's memorial. Hearing this, he picked up the tea at hand and took a sip. He said without raising his eyelids: "I understand."
Looking at the memorial in his hand, Li Chen said with a half-smile: "This memorial was presented by Guan Yantao, the chief envoy of Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, saying that the coastal defense of Jiangsu and Zhejiang needs to be strengthened urgently, and some equipment and warships are also in disrepair.
, requesting the imperial court to allocate one hundred thousand taels of silver for repairs."
Chen Tong was stunned when he heard this and said: "This is unreasonable."
"The coastal defense of Great Qin has always focused on the Japanese pirates. At this time, the Japanese are invading North Korea and are unable to harass the imperial coastal defense. What's more, if the warships and equipment are in disrepair and need funds for repairs, logically the local commander is also the commander.
It should be reported to the Ministry of War in the form of an official document. After approval by the Ministry of War, it will be reported in the form of a memorial. When will it be his turn as the envoy in charge of local administration to ask for military expenses?"
Li Chen sneered and said: "You, the deputy commander of the Jinyi Guard, understand the truth, but some people don't understand it."
As he spoke, Li Chen threw away the memorial.
Chen Tong took a quick look and saw that the red robe on the memorial had been prepared, and it belonged to Duan Jinjiang's name.
He took a breath, this section of Jinjiang was really a way to kill him. The prince was worried that he had no reason or excuse to mess with him, so he hurriedly stretched his head over to the ground.
"Tell the Supervisor of Ceremonies to withhold this memorial first and do not return it to Jiangsu and Zhejiang." Li Chen said indifferently.
Chen Tong bowed and said: "I understand my humble position."
"Sambo has been in Xishan Province for a long time, but has any news come through?" Li Chen asked.
Chen Tong hurriedly replied: "There is no news yet, but the factory owner came back with news a few days ago, saying that some clues have been found and the investigation is being stepped up. I believe it won't take long to get the results."
Li Chen picked up the next memorial, flipped through it, and said casually: "I intend to separate the powers of Dongchang Changgong and Jinyiwei. What do you think?"
It was a short sentence, not long, but the amount of information it contained made Chen Tong's heart suddenly pick up in his throat.
Before he could express his position, Li Chen's words came next: "Actually, I have had this idea for a long time. Dongchang now has too much power. The prosecutorial power and military power are concentrated in Sanbao alone. In public and private matters, this
It can only be a stop-gap measure in an emergency. Now we have just encountered such an opportunity. When the Three Treasures come back, I will start to take action."
Li Chen glanced at Chen Tong, who was blushing, and said, "Based on your understanding of the Three Treasures, what would he think?"
Under Li Chen's indifferent gaze, Chen Tong's face tightened.
He told himself that he must not act too excited at this moment, otherwise it would be seen as greed for power in the eyes of the prince.
But you definitely can't just ignore it, otherwise the performance will be overdone, which will make it worse.
After some careful consideration, Chen Tong replied cautiously: "The factory guild has devoted himself to the emperor and the prince for many years, and is dedicated to the country. Therefore, I think that the factory guild understands your highness's painstaking efforts."
