The reason why Zhao Yan said this was very simple. He really had no way to return to Beijing now. He wanted to stay here to test the reliability of the Tianqi Type 1 matchlock gun and collect first-hand information on its use.
As for the fact that he didn't want to take Xiong Tingbi's letter of thanks back to Beijing, it had nothing to do with it.
The reason why Wei Chao was asked to take Xiong Tingbi's essay back was, firstly, that this was what Wei Chao should do, and secondly, he really wanted to disgust him.
Because this matter will definitely be difficult to handle. If Wei Chao takes this memorial back, he will definitely suffer in front of His Majesty.
But it was obvious that Wei Chao was not fooled. After seeing the five thousand Tianqi-style matchlock rifles, he understood one thing in his heart: there would be a big battle in Liaodong.
Going back to the capital at this time would obviously be more trouble than gain. After winning the battle in Liaodong, he could return with the victory report, which would be completely different from returning to the capital now.
What impressed Zhao Yan was that Wei Chao was really quick to react. He came up with the idea of ​​pretending to be sick in such a short time.
"Then Eunuch Wei must take good care of himself." Zhao Yan was speechless and could only say this with fake concern.
"Thank you for your concern, Lord Zhao." Wei Chao said with a smile, looking calm.
While the two were talking, Xiong Tingbi quickly finished writing the exam paper. He didn't bother to pay attention to the two people at all, and directly sent someone to deliver the exam paper to the capital at full speed.
Therefore, the conversation between Wei Chao and Zhao Yan had no effect on Xiong Tingbi at all.
The capital, the Palace of Heavenly Purity.
Zhu Youxiao stretched his muscles and said that it had been a while since he traveled here, and he even married a wife, but he had never left the palace.
I really want to see the capital of that era, but it is not easy to sneak out of the palace. The key problem is that it is not safe. Who knows what it looks like outside?
"Your Majesty, the Minister of Works Zhao Nanxing is here." Chen Hong came to Zhu Youxiao's side, bowed and spoke softly.
Zhu Youxiao nodded gently and said with a smile: "Let him in."
In fact, Zhu Youxiao also knew that Zhao Nanxing had not had a good time during this period.
The reason is quite simple. That is because many people regard Zhao Nanxing as a traitor and an official who rose to power by stepping on the blood of others.
Under such circumstances, Zhao Nanxing's reputation was very bad, so his life became difficult.
This led to Zhao Nanxing completely turning to the side of His Majesty.
However, Zhu Youxiao didn't quite know why Zhao Nanxing came here today. It seemed that there was nothing big happening in the Ministry of Works recently.
Recently, I have been thinking about moving Wang Gongchang to Baigongyuan, but I haven't started yet.
Soon, Zhao Nanxing walked in from outside.
Upon seeing Zhu Youxiao, Zhao Nanxing quickly saluted and said respectfully, "I, the Minister of Works, Zhao Nanxing, pay my respects to Your Majesty."
"My dear, please excuse me." Zhu Youxiao said with a smile, "My dear, why are you here today?"
"Your Majesty, I have come to see you today because I have something to report to you. This is the account I have checked in recent days. Please take a look at it." As he said this, Zhao Nanxing handed over an account book with both hands and handed it to Chen Hong.
Chen Hong did not dare to delay and quickly presented the account book to Zhu Youxiao.
He reached out and took the account book, and after taking a quick look, the expression on Zhu Youxiao's face was very interesting.
Because these are the account books of several government offices under the Ministry of Works, including Wanggongchang, and some content about corruption is also written on them.
Apparently, Zhao Nanxing had received the news that the emperor was planning to take over Wanggongchang, so he took action in advance.
Then the blame cannot be placed on the Ministry of Industry.
Zhu Youxiao wanted to transfer Wanggongchang to the Academy of Hundred Workers on the pretext that the Ministry of Works did not manage Wanggongchang well, but this plan seemed to be unworkable.
At the same time, Zhao Nanxing was also telling his Majesty that the Ministry of Works did not want to give up Wanggongchang.
"My dear minister, why are you doing this?" Zhu Youxiao looked at Zhao Nanxing and said with a wry smile.
"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Works has indeed not performed well in recent years, and I am aware of this. But I am confident that I can manage the Ministry of Works well, and I can also manage the government offices under the Ministry of Works well, and the previous things will never happen again." Zhao Nanxing said with a serious face.
Zhu Youxiao looked at Zhao Nanxing and sighed helplessly.
Obviously, Zhao Nanxing was making a promise to himself that he would be able to manage the Ministry of Works well and asked him not to allocate Wanggongchang to the Academy of Hundred Workers.
As the Minister of Works, Zhao Nanxing could not accept that his subordinate government offices were transferred to someone else's power.
Looking at Zhao Nanxing's serious face, Zhu Youxiao felt a little soft-hearted. After a moment's hesitation, he said, "Go ahead, my dear. I believe you can get the job done."
This is what Zhu Youxiao promised Zhao Nanxing: if you do your job well, I will not separate Wanggongchang from the Ministry of Works.
"In that case, I will take my leave." Zhao Nanxing said with a bow.
Zhu Youxiao waved his hand.
Looking at Zhao Nanxing's leaving back, Zhu Youxiao smiled bitterly and shook his head.
When the ministers did not do anything, I was anxious; now that the ministers are vying to do something, I am still anxious.
This side did appease Zhao Nanxing, but there also had to be an explanation to Xu Guangqi.
Fortunately, I had a backup plan. Since the Wanggong Factory of the Ministry of Industry could not be moved, I would build another one.
In fact, there is no need to build a new Wanggongchang because there is already one inside the palace, which is the Military Equipment Bureau among the Twenty-Four Yamen.
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