Cao Ji's ship arrived in Ningbo, and after docking, it began to unload its cargo.
Wynn originally planned to leave, but as the boss of the West Factory, he accidentally discovered such a big secret.
Although I am not sure whether it is true, I at least want to stay and find out the truth.
"Drive!"
On the road along the shore, there was a rapid sound of horse hooves.
The officers from the Shipping Department hurried forward to stop: "This is a cargo transfer terminal, and riding horses is prohibited!"
Xiao Jing got off his horse, took out his waist badge and handed it over.
"It turns out to be the factory supervisor, disrespectful!"
The police officer turned pale with fright. He didn't expect that he actually stopped the factory supervisor of the East Factory.
Xiao Jing held his arm and prevented him from bowing down.
"No need to be polite, let's find someone."
"Clear the place immediately!"
"No need!"
Xiao Jing looked at the pier where people were coming and going, and said, "Let's look for it ourselves, so as not to scare the people."
The messenger hurriedly said: "If there is anything you need your cooperation, factory supervisor, please tell me as soon as possible!"
Xiao Jing nodded and asked the two of them to accompany him, while the rest stayed outside to watch the horses.
The place was full of ships and workers unloading and loading goods. It was very lively. After looking for it for a long time, finally, a familiar figure appeared in front of me.
"Embrace..."
Xiao Jing trotted over and was about to shout, but was stopped by Wynn's look.
He was a little puzzled because...the dignified great eunuch, the chief eunuch, was actually sitting on a shabby table...keeping accounts for someone?
What's going on?
Wynn waved his hand at him while others were not paying attention.
Xiao Jing pretended to walk over casually, and then saw Wynn hand over a note.
He hurriedly grabbed it in his hand, feeling very puzzled. What was it, so mysterious?
He took a few steps forward, then opened the note, glanced at it, and then called to the two people behind him: "Let's go!"
"Ah? Then... where is Eunuch Huai?"
"Gong Huai has an order, don't ask, just follow me!"
After Xiao Jing left, Wynn continued to keep accounts until dark, finished unloading the goods, and then followed Zhang Laoliu and others to their residence to rest.
This is Mr. Cao's mansion, a mansion with three entrances and three exits. The outermost entrance is reserved for boatmen and clerks.
Seeing that he was a scholar, Zhang Laoliu specially prepared a separate room for him. Although it was a bit crude, it was much better than the boatmen who crowded together.
For three days in a row, he went out with the boatmen every day to check the goods at the dock. After being paid, he often bought some wine and meat to entertain everyone, and he was very popular.
Naturally, everyone is willing to get along with this fair-skinned and educated gentleman.
That night, Wynn bought wine and meat again, and took a few people to eat, drink and chat in his small house.
Wang Fusheng got drunk as soon as he touched it. He looked at Wynn and asked: "Sir, I have a question that I have wanted to ask...to you!"
Wynn smiled lightly and said, "What's the problem?"
"You, you..."
Wang Fusheng smiled silly and asked, "Why don't you grow a beard?"
Others are also very curious. Scholars have seen this a lot. Why does this guy... shave his beard every day, and how clean he is?
Wynn looked very embarrassed and could only say: "Without a beard... you look younger..."
"Oh, I know!"
Wang Fusheng pointed at Wynn with a wicked smile on his face.
"So you are worried about being disliked by the girls when you go to the flower boat, hahaha..."
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"Wynn really said that?"
Zhu Qizhen was surprised. The drawings of the ironclad ship were leaked?
Xiao Jing bowed his head and said: "Eunuch Huai ordered the slave to follow Cao Ji's line to conduct a secret investigation. The slave has already sent people out and is checking Cao Ji's business partners one by one. Eunuch Huai stayed at Cao's house as Mr. Accountant.
, maybe we can find something."
Zhu Qizhen looked heavy. If this matter is true, then the problem will be serious.
The armored ship is a great weapon that transcends this era. Its value is far more than 30 million taels of silver. It is a national artifact and a priceless treasure!
He immediately thought of Niu Dabao's case, which he had no clue about. Now that he had Wynn's information, things seemed to be clearer.
"Just follow what Wynn said, don't alert the snake, and focus on secret visits. I will ask Jin Yiwei to start from other channels, and both parties will check at the same time. If there is any progress in Dongchang, we should contact Yuan Bin in time."
"My slave obeys the order!"
Xiao Jing was about to retreat, but he thought of something and hesitated for a moment.
Zhu Qizhen looked at him and said, "If you have anything to say, just tell me!"
"Slave... I have something to ask of you..."
Xiao Jing's voice was very small, and it was almost inaudible by the end.
"Say it!"
"Your Majesty!"
Xiao Jing suddenly knelt down and said: "Although the rebel Li San and Eunuch Huai have known each other for a long time, that happened twenty years ago. When the emperor disappeared, Eunuch Huai was in a hurry and was hit.
The thief’s conspiracy, this case really has nothing to do with Eunuch Huai!”
He had the courage to say these words, and at the same time, his whole body was lying on the ground, not daring to raise his head.
After Zhu Qizhen heard this, he smiled.
"Xiao Jing!"
"Slave...slave is here!"
"What is your status now?"
Xiao Jing was panicking and said: "This slave is, is... the eunuch Bingbi, the Supervisor of Ceremonies, and the Supervisor of the East Factory... the Supervisor..."
"You are already the number two official among the internal officials. Don't you want to go one step further?"
"Your Majesty, I have absolutely no intention of doing this!"
Xiao Jing didn't know why the emperor asked so, he just kept expressing his feelings.
"When Jin Ying left, Wynn became the number one official among the internal officials. Now, you also have a chance."
"My slave, my slave...I am grateful for the emperor's trust. However, Mr. Huai is an upright man. This case really has nothing to do with him. Please forgive me, the emperor!"
Zhu Qizhen said calmly: "If he doesn't leave, how can you go further?"
"It is my blessing that the emperor thinks highly of me. Since I entered the palace, even when I was working as a miscellaneous worker in the Shangri-La Superintendent, I have only thought about doing things for the emperor wholeheartedly. I have never thought about other things..."
"Okay, you go down!"
"Your Majesty..."
Zhu Qizhen waved his hand and said: "Hurry up and investigate your case, and forget about other things!"
"My slave obeys the order!"
Xiao Jing stood up carefully, stepped back and walked out.
Zhu Qizhen couldn't help but smile. He couldn't tell that this guy was quite conscientious.
I just wanted to test it out just now, because Xiao Jing is already the second most powerful eunuch and will have to take over the power sooner or later, so I just want to take the opportunity to test him.
If this person is only thinking about fighting for power and position, with such a good opportunity now, he will definitely add insult to injury and completely kick Wynn away.
But, he didn't do that.
That's good. In the future, we can safely hand over the power of the Supervisor of Ceremonies to him.
As for Wynn...
This is a problem left over from history, and I am helpless.
The case from twenty years ago has long been in the past. If he could let it go, he would definitely not pursue it.
However, if he has other thoughts, there is nothing he can do!