Zhao Hongrun stood in front of the window, wanting to see who was shouting in the Smelting Bureau, and named Wang Fu, the bureau chief of the Smelting Bureau, to come out to see him.
Unfortunately, the place where the sound came from was quite far away. Although he could vaguely see a group of people gathering in the open space in the distance, he couldn't see clearly.
Seeing this, Zongwei Mu Qing clasped his fists and said, "Your Highness, I'll go take a look."
With that said, Mu Qing opened the door and walked out. Not long after, he returned to the house, clasped his fists and reported back: "Your Highness, this is the officer of the Military Casting Bureau under the Ministry of War. His name is Zheng Jin."
Zhao Hongrun frowned when he heard this and asked, "What is he here for?"
"According to what Zheng Jin said, the Ordnance Foundry Bureau once asked the Smelting Bureau to repair and rush to build a batch of carriages for transporting new armaments to the Sixth Battalion of the Garrison this year. However, yesterday, His Highness asked the Smelting Bureau to announce the termination of relations with the DPRK and China.
The cooperation of any ministry or agency, therefore..."
"Are you looking for trouble?" Zhao Hongrun interrupted Mu Qing and asked directly.
After hearing this, Mu Qing shrugged and said in a strange tone: "I'm not sure if he's looking for trouble, but that guy brought more than a dozen officials from the Bingzhi Bureau with him. It doesn't look like he's a guest."
"Hmph!" After hearing this, Zhao Hongrun snorted softly, pushed the door open and walked out of the house: "Let's go and have a look with me!"
"yes!"
At the same time, in an open space in the Smelting Bureau, Zheng Jin, the official of the Military Casting Bureau whom Mu Qing spoke of, was yelling at the name of Wang Fu, the chief minister of the Smelting Bureau. In front of him,
A large group of officials and craftsmen from the Smelting Bureau gathered around after hearing the news.
Looking at the expressions of these people, they seemed to be at a loss after being scolded by Zheng Jin.
Looking at the officials and craftsmen of the Smelting Bureau, Zheng Jin, the Langguan of the Military Casting Bureau, was still cursing endlessly, and said mercilessly: "What are you doing here? Go and call Wang Fu out today.
I must give you an explanation!"
It has to be said that the officials and craftsmen of the Smelting Bureau had no confidence at all when facing Zheng Jin, a Langguan who was born in the Military Casting Bureau. It took a long time before an official said: "Master Zheng, please calm down. Someone has gone to invite you."
Mr. Wang is here."
When Zheng Jin heard this, the anger on his face subsided slightly, but he still said angrily, "Then why haven't you seen Wang Fu yet?!"
Not long after, Wang Fu, the Bureau Chief of the Smelting Bureau, led several subordinates to this place in a hurry. When he saw Zheng Jin who looked unhappy, Wang Fu smiled bitterly and stepped forward to greet Zheng Jin.
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"Master Zheng."
Unbelievably, the dignified Bureau Chief of the Smelting Bureau, an official with a higher rank than Si Lang, actually took the initiative to salute Zheng Jin, a senior official who was the first rank above him. Logically speaking, this kind of thing should not happen in the strict hierarchical official system of the Wei Dynasty.
The only explanation I can think of is that the Metallurgical Bureau was accustomed to being at the bottom of the six departments and twenty-four departments of the imperial court, so that no one took them seriously.
"Wang Jucheng, hehe, Wang Jucheng has such a big air."
After seeing Wang Fu, the Chief of Staff, the anger on Zheng Jin's face faded slightly. It was replaced by deep ridicule and disdain. He was even indifferent to Wang Fu's salute. He said coldly: "Wang Fu, you called me this morning.
I was informed by the Ordnance Foundry that your Smelting Bureau would no longer be doing the work for those carriages. What does this mean?"
"I……"
Wang Fu was about to explain, but Zheng Jin interrupted him and cursed angrily: "Do you know where those carriages are used? They are carriages for transporting replacement military equipment to the sixth battalion of the garrison this year. If there is a delay,
If the Sixth Battalion of the garrison is required to replace its armaments, can your Metallurgical Bureau afford it?"
Wang Fu wiped the cold sweat from his forehead when he heard this, and was about to speak when he saw Zheng Jin raised his hand to interrupt him again. He ordered without shame: "Wang Fu, Zheng doesn't want to talk nonsense with you. In short, that batch of
Carriage, please finish it on time,
If because of your waiting, our Military Casting Bureau is brought to trial by the general of the Sixth Battalion..." He glanced around at the officials and craftsmen of the Smelting Bureau, and threatened viciously: "Be careful that Zheng asks someone to interrupt you.
legs!"
Hearing this, the surrounding craftsmen from the Smelting Bureau showed angry expressions.
Thinking about it, perhaps the civil servants in the Smelting Bureau may have been polished by the unequal treatment in the past, but the tempers of these blacksmiths who never leave home and work in the Smelting Bureau are still relatively impulsive.
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"What the hell!"
"We, the Metallurgical Bureau, are not here to do anything for you."
"Why are you showing off your power here?"
Low murmurs resounded from the surrounding crowd.
Hearing this, Zheng Jin's expression changed, he glanced around fiercely, and asked with a sullen look on his face: "Who? Who is speaking? If you have the guts, say it loudly, in front of me!"
The officials and craftsmen of the Zhongji Manufacturing Bureau suddenly fell silent.
Obviously, even the impulsive blacksmiths knew exactly who the person in front of them was. Although they were angry in their hearts, they dared not speak out.
Seeing this, Zheng Jin's face showed a bit of sarcasm and disdain, and he cursed unhappily: "A bunch of cowards who need to be dealt with!"
As he said that, he looked at Wang Fu again and asked politely: "Wang Fu, did you hear what Zheng said just now? Get those carriages made for me as soon as possible, do you understand?!"
Wang Fu couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard this. After hesitating for a long time, he said with a bitter smile: "Master Zheng, it's not that Wang deliberately delayed the important matter of the Bingzhao Bureau, but actually...Wang put it this way, at the moment, the Smelting Bureau,
It’s not Wang who has the final say.”
"Huh?" Zheng Jin was stunned when he heard this, and asked in surprise: "What, you were laid off?"
"That's not the case." Wang Fu shook his head and explained honestly: "However, Wang doesn't dare to disobey that person."
Upon hearing this, Zheng Jin frowned and said displeasedly: "Is this the guy who asked your Smelting Bureau to terminate cooperation with our Weapon Casting Bureau?...Tell that guy to come out and see me!"
A strange look flashed in Wang Fu's eyes, and he whispered: "I'm afraid that Mr. Zheng can't afford to offend that person."
"Ha?" Zheng Jin laughed loudly when he heard this, curled his lips and said, "Can't afford to offend Mr. Zheng? Then Mr. Zheng really wants to see it... tell that guy to get out of here!"
At this moment, a voice sounded from behind Zheng Jin.
"As you wish, I am here."
Zheng Jin didn't seem to react for a moment. He turned around and pointed at the person who came and cursed: "You are the one called Smelting Bureau..."
Just as he said this, his voice suddenly stopped because in front of him was a young man wearing a crimson brocade robe.
Ben...King?
Zheng Jin gradually came to his senses, his lips trembled slightly, and he asked cautiously: "Who is your honor?"
There is no doubt that the person in front of Zheng Jin is none other than King Su Zhao Hongrun.
However, Zhao Hongrun did not answer Zheng Jin. After all, with his status, it would be too low of a price for Zheng Jin, an official, to declare his family status.
This kind of thing should be done by others.
No, after the bureau chief Wang Fu sneered calmly, he pretended to be honest and introduced to Zheng Jin: "This is His Highness Su Wang Hongrun, appointed by His Majesty, starting from the day before yesterday
.Presiding over all the affairs of our Smelting Bureau... It is also the order of His Highness Prince Su to end the cooperation with the Weapon Casting Bureau."
Hearing this, the surrounding craftsmen from the Smelting Bureau gasped in shock.
After all, they had no idea that such a big shot had "parachuted" into their smelting bureau. After hearing this, they were all stunned.
And Zheng Jin was even more dumbfounded. He stared at Zhao Hongrun with wide eyes. It was as if someone had punched him in the chest. He felt short of breath and had stars in his eyes.
This Wang Fu... seems not as honest and honest as imagined.
Zhao Hongrun glanced at Wang Fu with some surprise. Then he turned his attention to Zheng Jin again and said lightly: "Master Zheng Jin, the guy you are talking about has already rolled in front of you. Don't you have anything to say?
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"Su...His Royal Highness King Su." Zheng Jin quickly bowed his hands and saluted. After all, no matter how ignorant he was, he could not have never heard of the illustrious reputation of King Su Hongrun.
"Eh? Isn't it that guy?" Zhao Hongrun said lightly.
Zheng Jin's expression suddenly changed when he heard this. He gritted his teeth and raised his hand to slap himself twice in the mouth. Then he said respectfully: "It's because the official is stupid. The official doesn't know that His Highness Prince Su has taken charge of the Smelting Bureau. Otherwise, he will be beaten ten times by the official."
If you are brave, even a low-ranking official would not dare to offend His Highness."
Huh! This Zheng Jin is really "aware of current affairs", but...
Zhao Hongrun glanced at Zheng Jin lightly and said nothing.
Seeing this, Zheng Jin's face turned red, and he slapped himself again without hesitation, each time to show off his severity.
Looking at this scene, the expressions of the officials and craftsmen of the Smelting Bureau gradually became strange, and the original humility and cowardice on their faces were gradually replaced by a vindictive cheerfulness.
And this is the reason why Zhao Hongrun never stopped and continued to make Zheng Jin slap his mouth: he wanted these officials and craftsmen of the Smelting Bureau who had been treated unfairly for a long time to become humble and cowardly understand that now the smelting bureau officials and craftsmen
When Zhao Hongrun, the king of Su, is there to create a situation, he doesn't need to care about anyone's difficulties.
Zheng Jin slapped himself more than twenty times in a row, only making his cheeks red and swollen.
He stopped slapping his cheek and looked at Zhao Hongrun expectantly.
Unfortunately, Zhao Hongrun was not moved at all and said calmly: "Continue! Until I am satisfied!"
Zheng Jin's face stiffened when he heard this, and he gritted his teeth and said: "Your Highness King Su, I accidentally bumped into Your Highness. It was not your fault, but Your Highness should be satisfied, right?"
"Hmph!" Zhao Hongrun chuckled and said calmly: "I have the final say whether you are satisfied or not... Either you fight yourself, or I ask someone to fight for you, you choose one."
It has to be said that now that he has decided to do this, Zhao Hongrun will not stop halfway.
As soon as he finished speaking, behind Zhao Hongrun, Shen Yu and Mu Qing stood in front of Zhao Hongrun knowingly, crossing their arms and looking at Zheng Jin coldly.
Looking at the exquisite armor on each other's bodies, Zheng Jin had no doubt that these two were the prince Zong Wei. He gritted his teeth and said in a low voice: "Your Highness, Mr. Li Huan, Minister of the Ministry of War, is the uncle of the lower official. For my uncle's sake,
For the sake of face, would it be alright for Your Highness to spare this official for a moment?"
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Zhao Hongrun's originally indifferent eyes flashed with displeasure after hearing this.
"Wrong choice!...Hit!"
When Shen Yu and Mu Qing heard this, without saying a word, one of them stepped forward to hold Zheng Jin, while the other raised his palm and shot left and right at Zheng Jin's face.
Zheng Jin's face suddenly became swollen like a pig's head after hearing repeated popping sounds.
Seeing this, not only the officials and craftsmen of the Smelting Bureau who were watching were frightened, but even the Bureau Chief Wang Fu was dumbfounded and looked at Zhao Hongrun with incredulous eyes.
This His Highness Prince Su...is even more ruthless than rumored!
Wang Fu, who originally just wanted to take revenge on Zheng Jin, suddenly became frightened because he felt that the situation seemed to be out of control. (To be continued.)