Countless ordnance was transported from the foundry bureau, ordnance department and other offices to the dock, and then neatly loaded onto ships, and then parked on both sides of the river, waiting to be shipped together to Liaodong.
In order to make way for the Ministry of War to load ordnance, the business of the entire wharf had to be stopped. This was considered a requisition by the state. Therefore, although the merchants who came and went complained about the delay in their own affairs, they could accept it. However, this would result in countless
Boats gathered on the river, and the entire waterway was almost congested.
After dawn, some vendors discovered business opportunities and brought various snacks and meals from the city to sell along the river. The boatmen and porters did not dare to leave without permission because they had to take care of the goods on the boat. Their stomachs were growling when they saw something for sale.
Naturally, you won’t miss out on anything. Even if the price is twice as expensive as normal, you still have to bear the pain and buy it.
The entire pier was buzzing with people, rubbing shoulders with each other, and it was more than twice as lively as usual.
Finally, at noon, all the ordnance had been loaded.
Li Zhi stayed up for most of the night and rested for a while in the house. However, his mind was filled with the beautiful image of Madam Wu and he was a little sleepy. In addition, he was always pampered and found it difficult to adapt to the simple environment, so the circles under his eyes were already a little dark now.
The spirit is very depressed.
However, when Cui Dunli came forward and said that all the ordnance had been loaded, Li Zhi cheered up and let out a long sigh of relief.
He was afraid that Fang Jun would do something in the dark, so he had been on tenterhooks. Now that he saw that the loading was going smoothly and nothing unexpected happened, he was naturally relieved.
"Your Highness, I have already counted several countries, the number of ships is correct, and each ship has been loaded with ordnance. Can I set off immediately?"
This time, the person in charge of escorting this batch of ordnance out of customs and rushed to Liaodong was Guo Fushan, the right minister of the Ministry of War. However, Li Zhi knew that Guo Fushan was very close to Fang Jun, so he was not sure to let him escort the whole journey alone, in case he acted like a guard on the way.
But what to do? So he sent Changsun Wuji’s nephew Changsun Xiang to follow him throughout the process for surveillance...
At this time, it was Changsun Xiang who came to Li Zhi to ask for instructions.
Li Zhi glanced at the son of the eldest grandson who was over forty years old, frowned slightly, and felt dissatisfied.
Although he can't believe Guo Fushan, fearing that the other party is secretly doing something, all this is just speculation. Your eldest son, Sun Xiang's mission is to keep an eye on Guo Fushan's every move and ensure that these ordnance can arrive in Liaodong safely, instead of just like now.
I just wanted to oust Guo Fushan.
Guo Fushan is the right minister of the Ministry of War and a proper official of the imperial court. Your eldest son, Sun Xiang, is just a soldier in Yongzhou and joins the army. There is a huge difference in official rank. With such a blatant seizure of power, how do you want the people in the Ministry of War to regard my appointment?
Personally His Highness Prince Jin?
However, he was currently mixing things up with the eldest son's family, and he knew that this was just a way for his son and nephew to make progress, so he had to suppress his dissatisfaction and nodded: "Since it is confirmed that it is correct, let's set off as soon as possible. There will be more to do along the way.
Be careful and make sure nothing goes wrong."
Changsun Xiang understood: "Your Highness, don't worry, I will stare at you when I sleep, and I will never let any villain take advantage of me!"
When these words came out, all the officials from the Ministry of War nearby looked ugly.
Everyone knows that you, King Jin, do not trust us, but now it is a state matter. We have stayed up all night and most of the day to be loyal to the king and fulfill our duties. We are not here to make you doubt.
Your subordinates say such things so brazenly, what do you think of our officials from the Ministry of War?
Li Zhi put his hand on his forehead, wishing he could throw Changsun Xiang into the river. Holding back his anger, he waved his hand and said, "Stop making any noise and hurry up and set off!"
"Here!"
Changsun Xiang naturally felt the dissatisfaction of King Jin, but he did not take it to heart.
Since his uncle Changsun Wuji assigned this job to him, it means that from now on, he will be regarded as a member of King Jin's side. He only needs to work diligently and does not need to care about anyone's eyes, including His Highness King Jin.
Inside.
No matter how capable you are, don't you still have to rely on our Guan Long's strength?
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Watching the fleet set off slowly, with the sails rising one after another under the clouds, and the majestic momentum of the fleet that could not be seen at a glance, Li Zhi was half relieved.
The other half needs to be completely released after the fleet arrives safely in Liaodong...
The worries in my heart were reduced by half, and my mind suddenly became more alive.
He stood on the pier and looked around. He hadn't seen Qian for a long time, so he couldn't help but ask: "General Li, but I don't know where Mrs. Wu is now?"
Li Junxian's eyelids twitched, and he whispered: "Mrs. Wu has been assisting the officials of the Ministry of War to deploy manpower last night, and she did not return to the city until dawn."
"Back to the city..."
Li Zhi was disappointed in his heart and sighed, saying: "I am also very sleepy, so I will go to inform my father first, and then return to the palace to rest. My colleagues in the Ministry of War have also been busy all night. Today, except for the officials on duty in the Yamen
, let’s go back to our homes to rest first, and then return to normal tomorrow.”
All the officials from the Ministry of War bowed and replied: "Thank you, Your Highness, for your consideration."
Li Zhi waved his hand and said to Li Junxian: "I will enter the palace now, General Li, do you want to come with me?"
Li Junxian nodded and said, "Of course I will follow His Highness."
He was ordered to supervise the loading and transportation process of ordnance, and it was half completed at the moment. He guessed that if Fang Jun wanted to cause sabotage, the best place would be on this dock. After all, it was his own land that was deserted and chaotic, so what should he do?
Everything is very convenient. Since there are only mistakes here, it is unlikely that anything will happen during the voyage.
Naturally, I have to report back to His Majesty Li Er.
The two of them said goodbye to the officials of the Ministry of War, took Li Zhi's carriage, and returned to the city slowly.
When I walked outside Mingde Gate, I saw a large number of officials wearing the uniforms of the Ministry of Justice. Zaoli rode horses from the city and swarmed out of the city and headed south.
Li Zhi sat in the carriage and asked: "What's going on? The Ministry of Punishment is making such a big fuss. Could it be that a major case happened somewhere?"
Li Junxian had been at the dock all night and had not met his subordinates at the moment, so he did not know what happened.
When the two of them arrived at the palace, they reported the situation and went directly to the Dragon Palace under the guidance of the chamberlain.
His Majesty Li Er seemed to have just had lunch and was sitting in the hall talking with Concubine Yang. When King Jin and Li Junxian came in, Concubine Yang got up and left without participating in official duties.
Li Zhi and Li Junxian respectfully sent Concubine Yang off, and then heard His Majesty Li Er say: "Sit down and talk, is it going well?"
Li Zhi took a seat, while Li Junxian stood to one side with his hands tied.
Li Zhidao: "Fortunately, the loading process went smoothly."
His Majesty Li Er stroked his beard, his expression was very calm, and he seemed to have already decided this. Looking at Li Zhi's dark circles and depressed spirit, he asked with concern: "Have you stayed up all night? Since the fleet has set off,
Just go back and rest."
"Thank you very much for your concern, my father. I can still endure it. I think back when my father was up and sleeping, in the army, working hard every day to strategize, and he just led the Tigers of the Tang Dynasty to conquer this beautiful country. What kind of courage was that?"
Although I don't have the energy of my father, I can handle these trivial matters."
His Majesty Li Er stroked his beard and smiled, very satisfied: "Those who achieve great things must have superhuman energy. Otherwise, how can we deal with such complicated affairs, and how can we stay awake and make the right decisions at critical moments? My son is young and heroic, and has
The style of fatherhood!"
Li Junxian on the side was silent, but he could not help but curse in his heart: What an extraordinary energy, this guy lay down for most of the night...
Li Zhi was very excited after receiving his father's approval. After saying a few words, he stood up and walked out the door.
He was not worried that Li Junxian would reveal what happened after he had rested most of the night last night. How could a minister who could become his father's favorite be such a stupid person?
However, when he was about to walk to the door, he met Wang De, the head chamberlain.
Seeing Wang De's impatient and hurried steps, Li Zhi stood still and asked curiously: "Mr. Wang, what happened today? You are in such a panic. Could it be that something big happened?"
Wang De quickly stood up and saluted. Hearing this, his face looked a little strange, and he replied: "The several supervisory censors from the Censor's Office are knocking on the door outside Chengtian Gate, and there is an impeachment memorial to be presented."
Li Zhi had no interest in this. Those people at Yushitai were like mad dogs all day long. With the power of "hearing things out", they would bite them one by one without thinking. Whenever the ministers made any mistakes, they would be punished.
I caught him and bit him till he could finish it.
He was about to take a step when he heard Wang De say leisurely: "This matter involves His Highness, and perhaps His Majesty will summon you later, so Your Highness might as well stay for now."
Li Zhi paused and looked surprised: "Is it possible that he is impeaching me?"