"There is no way."
Meng Shaoyuan said calmly: "The 20,000 workers needed on the front line must be given priority. This is related to the victory of the empire and must not be delayed. Similarly, the construction of the tunnels must not be stopped.
Therefore, I suggest that all able-bodied workers be given priority to the front lines. As for the tunnels, strong women, men around the age of fifty and men under the age of fifteen can be selected for construction. "
For now, this seems to be the best way.
Although Takasago Makoto is arrogant, he also knows the importance of the front line.
No matter what, once you offend the military, even if you have the backing, I'm afraid you won't be kind.
Therefore, he could only agree.
As for Yutaro Doi, he has no objections.
"The project is urgent and should be completed immediately."
After saying these words, Takasago Makoto left reluctantly.
"idiot!"
Negishi Terukou couldn't bear it anymore and cursed: "What does he think he is? Is he the emperor here? He is just a little engineer!"
Mizushima Yukihei coughed, which meant that "Shibu Taniguchi" was still here.
After all, Shibu Taniguchi and Makoto Takasago both belong to the Yamayuri Club.
"I also think it's too much." Meng Shaoyuan said very reasonably: "Although the Mountain Lily Club shoulders heavy responsibilities, it must respect its companions. If it cannot even do this, it will be difficult for the work to proceed smoothly."
"Thank you very much, Taniguchi-san." Mizushima Yukihei felt relieved: "Of course, we can also understand Takasago-dono's eagerness."
"Okay, let's not talk about this for now." Meng Shaoyuan was silent for a while: "Let's talk about other issues, such as gold."
Suddenly, all three people's eyes were focused on Meng Shaoyuan.
However, Meng Shaoyuan did not mention the whereabouts of the 50 kilograms of lost gold: "I have checked the accounts in the past few days, and except for the 50 kilograms of lost gold, all other accounts are consistent.
But I noticed a very interesting thing. If cultural relics are transported, they are often parked in the warehouse for one night and then transported to the designated location the next day. But if it is gold or silver, it will stay for two nights or even longer.
I'm curious, why is this happening? Vehicle dispatching problem? But why is it that every time cultural relics are delivered, the vehicle is always dispatched in time? Only gold delays? "
The expressions of Mizushima Yukihei and the three others changed slightly.
"So, when I checked the reserve warehouse, I paid special attention to the boxes containing gold." Meng Shaoyuan said slowly:
"Initially, I didn't find any problems, but I am a person who will never give up until I dig out the root cause. I prepared to check box by box, even piece by piece. I was lucky and found the problem in the first box. .
However, this box was delivered the day after I arrived in Sumalaga. I found this in the box. You will definitely be interested. "
He took out the old man's gold bar from his pocket and gently placed it on the table.
"Isn't this just a gold bar?" Mizushima Yukihei forced a smile.
"It's a gold bar, a charming gold bar." Meng Shaoyuan sighed: "But have you noticed that there seems to be something different about this gold bar."
"Really?" Yutaro Doi picked up the gold bar and looked at it: "Why didn't I find it?"
"Do you think there is a possibility?" Meng Shaoyuan said calmly: "When the gold arrived, someone took some of the gold, melted it, and then added brass of the same weight.
In this way, without any change in the weight of the gold, part of the gold has actually fallen into the hands of this person. How can this be done without anyone noticing? "
Negishi Terukou had a bad temper: "Mr. Taniguchi, are you doubting us?"
"It's just a guess, just a guess." Meng Shaoyuan smiled again: "To do this requires the cooperation of people related to transporting gold.
I might check it out in Sumalaga, and maybe I'll be lucky enough to find that gold melting spot. Or, I can open all the boxes containing gold, and maybe I will have a bigger harvest. "
The room fell silent.
Meng Shaoyuan was not in a hurry.
Finally, Mizushima Yukihei was the first to speak: "Mr. Taniguchi, you have discovered this secret. How are you going to deal with it? Report it to the country immediately?"
"Why should I report it to the country?"
Meng Shaoyuan said unexpectedly: "I know that the people on the front line are working very hard, and now that the war situation is very unfavorable to the empire, there will always be people who will consider their own way out.
Who can remain unmoved in the face of such huge wealth? I'm equally tempted. When I discovered this secret, I thought it was a really good idea.
If all the gold is hidden in the tunnels, it will take many years to dig it out again. Among them, who knows that gold was exchanged, and who knows what happened?
Even if the empire wins and the gold is successfully transported back to the country, if something goes wrong during inspection, it will be difficult to implicate the perpetrator. After all, the gold has gone through so many procedures and been handled by so many people, and no one can find out what went wrong. As long as the total quantity and weight match, there is no evidence.
There is only one reason why I am speaking out now, I don’t want others to think of me as a fool! "
Mizushima Yukihei sighed deeply: "Mr. Taniguchi, your guess is correct. The three of us transferred the gold together. We are very grateful to you for not exposing us to the country. We immediately handed over the transferred gold. from."
"I said, I can understand you, so there is no need."
Meng Shaoyuan smiled and said, "Keep it. Your family will always need it after the war is over. Now, since I have exposed the mystery and you have admitted it, then this matter has never happened."
Mizushima Yukihei and the others were surprised and happy. They never thought that this case would end in this way.
The three people looked at each other, and then bowed deeply to Meng Shaoyuan:
"Thank you, Lord Taniguchi!"
"We are friends. When I arrived in Sumalaga, I am very grateful for your warm hospitality." Meng Shaoyuan said emotionally: "Friends should always take care of each other."
At this time, Mizushima Yukihei had already regarded Meng Shaoyuan as one of his own: "Taniguchi-kun, I must emphasize that we did steal gold, but the theft of the fifty kilograms of gold has nothing to do with us."
"I know, and I am also sure that this has nothing to do with you." Meng Shaoyuan said with certainty: "Because it is so stupid and will attract great attention in the country, you will never do it. There must be someone else who committed the crime!"
