The next day, King Yong sent someone to inquire about the equipment early in the morning.
After about an hour, the person who was dispatched came back.
"How is it?" King Yong asked immediately when he saw the guard coming back.
"Your Majesty, I have already told this matter to a forging shop."
"They said that they can't make the decision in this matter, and they have to ask someone in the palace to agree." The guard said.
King Yong sighed.
Things turned out exactly as King Yong expected.
Throughout the city of Kyoto, there are forges and craftsmen, large and small, everywhere.
They are all doing this for the royal family.
Except for some necessary livelihood tools, the rest of the time is basically spent dealing with this matter.
If you want to buy these military equipment, it may not be easy.
Not to mention letting the craftsmen leave Kyoto City.
"Your Majesty, do you want to ask Eunuch Li about this?"
"These royal properties are all managed by Eunuch Li."
"Eunuch Li is someone close to His Majesty, so it should be reasonable for him to communicate with His Majesty," the guard said.
King Yong nodded thoughtfully.
"I understand, go down."
After the guards left, Liu Mingsong happened to walk out of the room.
"Your Majesty, it seems that this matter still requires your Majesty's nod." Liu Mingsong said.
The conversation between King Yong and the guards just now was heard by Liu Mingsong.
"Haha, don't be anxious, Master Liu."
"This matter is managed by our royal family's Eunuch Li."
"I will send people to find Eunuch Li again and listen to what he has to say." King Yong said.
"My lord, the common people think so."
"Even if we find Eunuch Li, he still needs to ask His Majesty for instructions."
"In other words, we can't avoid His Majesty. Why don't we go directly to meet His Majesty?" Liu Mingsong said.
King Yong's expression was startled and hesitant.
This hesitation didn't matter, Liu Mingsong saw it in his eyes.
"What's wrong, Your Majesty?" Liu Mingsong asked.
"This...there are some relationships in the royal family, which are very complicated."
"I think it would be more appropriate to let Eunuch Li make the announcement first."
King Yong said with a smile on his face, for fear of offending the leader of the Flying Sword Sect.
"Then please worry about it, Your Majesty."
Liu Mingsong was not polite and directly asked King Yong to handle the matter.
"Haha, it's easy to talk, I will send someone over now."
…
Inside the Tai Chi Hall.
"Buying equipment?"
At this time, Jiang Qiulu had just returned from sparring with Jiang Donglin when he heard what Li Mingzhi said.
"Who wants to buy it? And from which force?" Jiang Qiulu asked.
"Your Majesty, I heard from people in Prince Yong's Mansion that he is the leader of a sect."
"He heard that the forging method in Kyoto City is more advanced, and the forged equipment is also better."
"That's why..."
"Wait!"
Jiang Qiulu raised his hand to interrupt Li Mingzhi.
"I seem to have given an order."
"This matter must be kept strictly confidential."
"Now every sect has heard that Kyoto City is rushing to produce equipment. Why?" Jiang Qiulu asked.
There was a murmur in my heart.
Li Mingzhi was so surprised that he almost ignored it.
Although people from King Yong's faction also know it, at least these people won't be so big-mouthed.
So much so that people outside the city knew about it.
Suddenly, Jiang Qiulu thought of someone.
"Eunuch Li, summon Commander Di over."
"promise!"
Not long after, Di Yunhao entered the imperial study.
"Your Majesty, you are looking for me."
Jiang Qiulu pointed to the chair in front of him.
"Commander Di, I have something to ask you."
After Di Yunhao sat down, Jiang Qiulu slowly spoke.
"You've known Lin Qingzhi before, right?" Jiang Qiulu asked directly.
"Exactly."
"You once said that he came from a sect with superb swordsmanship. Is this true?" Jiang Qiulu asked again.
"That's right." Di Yunhao replied immediately.
"That sect, I heard it was very famous in the Great Xia Dynasty, is called the Flying Sword Sect."
"Flying Sword Sect?" Jiang Qiulu silently remembered the name in his heart.
"Why did your Majesty suddenly ask about Lin Qingzhi?" Di Yunhao asked.
Jiang Qiulu stood up and took a deep breath.
"The news that Kyoto City is rushing to produce equipment has leaked out." Jiang Qiulu sighed.
Di Yunhao's eyes turned cold, and he quickly understood what Jiang Qiulu meant.
"Your Majesty, do you mean that this news was spread by Lin Qingzhi?" Di Yunhao asked.
"Besides him, is there anyone else?"
"People from King Yong's sect are also from the Jianghu sect."
"The only thing I can think of is Lin Qingzhi under King Yong." Jiang Qiulu said angrily.
"Your Majesty, I will take people to arrest Lin Qingzhi right now!" Di Yunhao immediately asked for orders to take action.
Such major events spread out of Kyoto and had a great impact on the royal family.
If everyone comes to Kyoto City to buy equipment, then the equipment strengthening on the western front will definitely be delayed.
Moreover, the current situation has developed to include forces outside the palace.
"No!" Jiang Qiulu stopped him immediately.
"The leader is probably already in Kyoto City now."
"If we attack Lin Qingzhi at this time, that person must be extremely dangerous." Jiang Qiulu said.
"Your Majesty, it's better to do this."
"We will let the leader directly enter the palace."
"With so many people in the Zhenfu Division, why are you afraid that he won't succeed?" Di Yunhao said.
Jiang Qiulu thought for a while.
"It can only be the."
"However, we have to show our momentum."
"If he is just a simple sect leader, then we will explain the matter."
"If he puts on a high profile with me, then don't blame me for being rude!" Jiang Qiulu said.
"Then I'm going to send someone to notify you now?" Di Yunhao asked Jiang Qiulu.
"There's no rush, just let him dry for a while."
"I think this matter is probably related to King Yong."
"Let him bring the people here in person." Jiang Qiulu replied.
…
Another day passed, and news came from the palace.
It is said that the military equipment made by the craftsmen of Kyoto City is for the exclusive use of the army and cannot be sold outside.
Nowadays, border relations on the western front are tense, and time must be stepped up.
Soon, the guards brought the news back to Prince Yong's Mansion.
King Yong was not surprised by this news.
Because he knew that Jiang Qiulu would not agree so easily.
"Have you mentioned the identity of Head Liu to Eunuch Li?" King Yong confirmed again.
"Go back to your lord. I already mentioned it when I found Eunuch Li yesterday." The guard replied.
King Yong nodded slightly, and then waved his hand to signal the guards to go down.
Then, King Yong looked at Liu Mingsong behind him.
"Master Liu, you heard it too."
"This batch of equipment is used to enhance the strength of the army."
"If it were any other time, we could still talk."
"but now……"
"There is really nothing I can do about this matter." King Yong said.
