If the emperor really came in person, the case is still half-assed at the moment. Although my thinking is clear, there is fundamentally a lack of direct evidence. I can't reason about the case for the emperor.
"I don't know, why are you thinking so much? I'll know when I get here later," Xiao Lizi said.
"Do you want to change my dirty clothes?" After running around for days, my body was not only covered with a layer of dust, but also smelled sour. Xiao Chen pointed at himself and said.
"What could I change it for? Isn't that what a front-line captain is like? Do you think you are going on a blind date?" Xiao Lizi rolled her eyes at Xiao Chen.
Pouting his nose, Xiao Chen vigorously sniffed his left and right arms a few times: "The smell is not very strong, let's go."
The hall of the East Factory was cleaned almost spotlessly today.
The black bluestone floor was shiny, and even the grating on the windows had been wiped clean without a trace of dust.
The two eunuchs at the entrance of the hall had white shoes on their soles, and it looked like they had just put on new shoes.
Standing at the door, Xiao Chen raised his right hand and patted his body a few times before walking in.
Factory owner Lin Shangli sat on his unshakable chair under the portrait of Yue Fei with a smile on his face.
Next to him is a middle-aged man.
He has dark skin and a thin face. He is dressed like a third-rank imperial official, but the clothes he wears actually look a little loose.
Xiao Chen hurriedly slapped his arms several times, followed the standard etiquette of referring to superiors, and knelt down.
"Xiao Chen, the commander of the Thirteenth Army, please see Mr. Factory."
"Okay, get up and watch from the side."
Lin Shangli raised his right hand slightly and said with a smile.
Xiao Chen stood up, but had no intention of sitting down.
Although the factory official said he would sit down, there are distinguished guests here today, and what he embodies is the management of the East Factory and the quality of a grassroots captain. How could he just find a seat and sit down like he did before.
As if he was very satisfied with Xiao Chen's performance, Lin Shangli nodded and pointed at the third-grade adult next to him.
"This is Shuntian Prefecture Yin, Chen E, Mr. Chen, who is in charge of the public security and government affairs of the entire capital, and is also in contact with the six monks' study rooms." Lin Shangli said with a smile.
Xiao Chen was shocked, this person is Chen E?
At noon, I was still thinking about whether the case would involve him. Finally, based on various rumors about him, the suspicion was denied. Now, why did he suddenly arrive in Dongchang?
However, no matter whether there are any doubts about this person, so far, he is still a third-rank official of the imperial court, and he is also the guest of the factory owner. The etiquette he should have cannot be sloppy at all.
At that moment, he cupped his hands and said, "I have met Mr. Chen."
"Yeah." Chen E had no expression on his face, he just responded and nodded slightly.
Putting down his arms, Xiao Chen stood up straight.
Judging from the other party's attitude just now, it seems that he is not very satisfied with his etiquette.
However, Dongchang Xiaowei represents Dongchang, that is, the Emperor. Even if it is an ordinary Xiaowei status, except for meeting the Emperor and his own factory master, no other court officials will accept it.
Qualifications for kneeling.
Although the Ming Dynasty valued civil servants over military officers, with the same rank, civil servants were at least one rank higher than military attachés, but I was just a warrior with no rank. If I didn't kneel, I wouldn't kneel.
Seeing Xiao Chen doing this, the smile on Lin Shangli's face became even wider.
"I've brought you here in such a hurry because Mr. Chen wants to ask you a few questions. Please answer them truthfully and without any reservations." Lin Shangli said with a smile as he picked up the tea bowl on the table.
"Yes, I obey." Xiao Chen responded and looked at Shuntian Fuyin beside him.
"Are you Xiao Chen?" The Shuntian Prefecture Yin was leaning on the back of the chair. His large official uniform seemed to be able to fit both of them. On his dark and thin face, he had a pair of bright eyes.
"Yes, I am subordinate to Xiao Chen, the 13th military commander of Dongchang." Xiao Chen replied without humility.
"Is he also the original Jinyi Guardsman?" The Shuntian Prefecture Yin asked again without looking away from Xiao Chen's eyes.
"Yes, this subordinate was transferred directly from Jinyiwei by the factory master."
Shuntian Fuyi slowly turned his head and looked to Lin Shangli aside, as if seeking confirmation.
Lin Shangli put down the tea bowl in his hand and looked at the other person with a smile: "He is right. He, and the Thirteenth Battle he is in, were specially requested by me from Jinyiwei."
"Haha." The Shuntian Prefecture Yin finally showed a smile. But that smile, combined with his dark and thin face, would be more appropriate to say he was crying.
"The factory master has a sharp eye. He just took Xiao Chen under his command and he unearthed such a big case that even the third-rank commander of the imperial court was taken down." Chen E, Yin of Shuntian Prefecture, said calmly.
The weird tone makes it difficult to tell whether it is a compliment or a blame.
"Your Majesty, you are so complimentary. Xiao Chen himself is very thoughtful and observant. When he was in Jinyiwei, he handled many big cases. He was just indifferent to fame and fortune, so he was excluded and his credit was replaced by others. I am honored by the Emperor.
He was ordered to establish Dongchang and assume the position of factory manager, so he should reuse talents." Lin Shangli said with a smile.
At the same time, he raised his right hand and pointed at the tea bowl in front of Chen E: "Master Chen, please have some tea."
Who is this Chen E? This is the emperor's beloved minister who even dares to challenge the prince. Although he is only a third-rank official, where is this Shuntian Mansion? It is at the feet of the emperor.
Shuntian Fuyin is usually responsible for the daily affairs of the capital, and occasionally receives complaints from various places. But despite this, he has nothing to do with Dongchang.
I paid a sudden visit today and sent someone to notify me in advance. If it was said that Chen E came for a stroll on his own, Lin Shangli would not believe it.
Picking up the tea bowl, Chen E fiddled with it slowly a few times, then put it to his mouth and took a sip.
"This winter, I still have to drink San Paotai. The weather was sunny a few days ago. On a whim, I brewed a bowl of spring buds before the rain. After drinking it for a while, I started to feel upset."
"No matter how good the spring buds are, they are also herbal tea. It's better not to drink them during this season." Lin Shangli said with a smile.
Deep down in his heart, he scolded Chen E severely.
You old fox, I knew you didn’t have good intentions when you came to my place. You also told me that you drank the spring buds before the rain and had a stomachache. But you thought wrong, Xiao Chen is not a spring bud before the rain. As long as you treat him
Well, it warms your stomach even more than San Fortress.
Putting down the tea bowl, Chen E looked at Xiao Chen again.
"I heard that when you were in Jinyiwei, you were passive and slow in your work, just like dawdling. Why did you work so hard to investigate the case when you arrived at Dongchang?"
The respect on Xiao Chen's face gradually disappeared.
Taking a step forward: "May I ask Mr. Chen, who did you listen to that said that I was passive and sabotaging my work in Jinyiwei and just messing around all day?"
