Jia Yun had no choice but to step forward and introduce the situation to Zhu Jinghong in detail.
According to the introduction, among the foreigners Xue Pan found, there were more than thirty Spanish, then twenty British, twenty French, and the rest were scattered from various countries.
Although there are many people, there is no guarantee that there are not those who are cheating. After all, Xue Pan offers a very high salary and will do anything for money like foreigners.
Listening to Jia Yun's introduction, Zhu Jinghong entered an empty courtyard where his throne had been set up.
After he sat down, Zhu Jinghong ordered: "Call the Spaniards over first. I want to question them one by one!"
He brought an interpreter from the Ministry of Rites for today's trip, and Xue Pan also found an interpreter himself, so there would be no obstacles to communication between the two parties.
Everyone Zhu Jinghong has to ask questions. He has to grasp the most real and detailed situation before he can hand over the answer sheet to the emperor based on the truth.
They were asking questions here, and at the other end of the Rongguo Mansion, several heads of the Jia family were also gathered together.
Jia Lian and Jia Rong, representing the future of Ning Rong's second house, went to see Zhu Jinghong. The elders in the family were naturally concerned about this matter, so they were discussing it at the moment.
"These foreigners are arrogant and rude. It's strange that the Thirteenth Master thinks so highly of these people!" Jia She said, stroking his beard.
"How can we mortals understand what this master is thinking?"
Jia Zhen's words sounded like a compliment, but in fact they were meant to be a compliment to Zhu Jinghong. Apparently, he was still brooding over the fact that he had been forced to break off the engagement.
At this time, Jia Zheng said: "It's not surprising that Thirteenth Master is young and likes new things!"
When he said this, Jia Zheng thought of when he was young, he also liked to be unconventional and full of curiosity about new things.
It was only after he got older and took on the responsibilities of the family that he became as reserved as he is now.
After a few breaths of silence, Jia She said: "Lian'er and Rong'er are already candidates for the Dragon Imperial Guard. We must try to get them to pass the test as soon as possible. Lian'er has me watching over here... Zhen'er, you have to keep an eye on your own son too!" "
"My nephew understands!" Jia Zhen replied quickly.
"Today the Thirteenth Master leaves the palace and the two of them go to serve him. This is right..."
Putting down the tea cup, Jia She continued: "If the Thirteenth Master can help, and the two of them join the Dragon Guard, their lives will be easier!"
After Jia She finished speaking, there was silence in the living room for a while, and then Jia Zhen asked: "Second uncle...I heard that the Qin family member was imprisoned a few days ago?"
The "that person from the Qin family" mentioned by Jia Zhen refers to Qin Ye, a doctor in the Maintenance Department of the Ministry of Industry.
Jia Zheng, who is also an official of the Ministry of Industry, couldn't help but sigh when he mentioned this: "I was sent to prison three days ago!"
Hearing this, Jia Zhen smiled even more and said, "This is really retribution!"
This matter is a long story, and it has to fall on Zhu Jinghong.
Before that, he went out of the palace to the palace and found that a plaque reading "Prince Xiang's Palace" had been hung on the gate, and he also let the emperor know about it.
Before the royal decree was issued, the palace could repair and make plaques, and even put the completed plaques in the palace, but it could not hang them publicly.
Once he hangs out, where will the emperor be placed? Where should the imperial edict be placed?
It is impossible for officials to make such a stupid mistake. It was all just because the workers were ignorant and hung up the plaque on their own initiative.
Even if the workers don't know, normally the supervisor will understand the power of it and will definitely order someone to take down the plaque after seeing it.
Unfortunately, the plaque had just been hung up on the day Zhu Jinghong went there, and there was no time for the supervisors and officials from the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Etiquette to respond.
As soon as the news was known to the emperor, he immediately ordered Dongchang to conduct a strict investigation. In the end, the case was solved and a number of people were imprisoned.
A total of forty-eight people responsible for manufacturing, transporting and installing have been imprisoned, sentenced to death for lese majeste, and executed half a month ago.
However, the matter was not over yet. Only the Ministry of Rites knew that Zhu Jinghong was awarded the title of "King Xiang". The leak of the news must be related to the Ministry of Rites.
After digging deeper in Dongchang, the three directors of the Ministry of Rites were convicted of lese majeste, but they were only given a little dignity and allowed to commit suicide in Bai Ling in Dongchang Prison.
At the same time, a foreign minister of the Ministry of Rites who was responsible for making imperial edicts was dismissed from his official position, his home was confiscated, and he was exiled.
In addition to the punishment of these middle-level officials, the entire Ministry of Rites was also ordered to do so by the emperor, and all members were fined three months' salary.
The Ministry of Rites was punished, and the Ministry of Works, which was responsible for building the palace, could not escape the crime of lax supervision.
Coincidentally, Qin Ye was a doctor in the Maintenance Department of the Ministry of Industry. First, his subordinate Yuan Wailang and his chief were investigated, and he was also imprisoned by Dongchang three days ago.
In fact, when the matter reached Qin Ye's level, he himself had little responsibility.
After all, he was in charge of many camp repair projects, which were specifically handled by subordinate officers. He only played a supervisory and coordination role.
But the emperor was so angry that if he was not allowed to close the case, he would have to investigate it, so he continued to expand the scope of involvement.
Names and tools should not be faked. Zhu Xianming would never allow anyone to hide such a serious matter as an imperial edict, so this time he wanted to kill the chicken to show the monkey.
If nothing else happens, the entire Ministry of Industry will also be reprimanded, and it is very possible that they will be fined.
"Zhen'er, you can't say that. It's not the behavior of a gentleman to add insult to injury!" Jia Zheng reminded with dissatisfaction.
Jia Zhen did not change her words, but argued with reason: "Second uncle...they got engaged and then regretted the engagement. Is this what a gentleman does?"
As soon as these words came out, Jia Zheng was really speechless. Repaying grievances directly is the teaching of the sage.
When the Jia family was having a bad conversation, Zhu Jinghong's questioning on the other side had already begun.
You wouldn't know if you didn't ask, but when you ask, you'll find out that there are quite a few people there who are just pretending to be fake.
In order to defraud money, these people all claimed that they had a book and were good at making guns and cannons. However, Zhu Jinghong asked a few more questions from a professional perspective, and most of them were speechless.
For example, someone who said he knew how to build a ship, Zhu Jinghong only asked him to report the size of the ship, and then asked him to report the load capacity. After a rough estimate using the buoyancy formula, he knew that this person was talking nonsense.
Two hours soon passed, and among the remaining ninety-six people, only fifty-two were left in the end. Those who cheated were sent to prison by Zhu Jinghong's order.
"Xue Pan..."
"The villain is here!"
"You continue to take care of the remaining people. It won't be long before the Holy Spirit will give you a decree!"
"Yes... the villain must do his best!" Xue Pan replied respectfully, Qingxing finally passed this test today.
Having just discovered so many people who were cheating, Xue Pan was in extreme anxiety, fearing that Zhu Jinghong would blame him for not doing his job well.
At this moment, Zhu Jinghong's tone was calm and he had no intention of pursuing anything, which naturally made him feel lucky.
"Jia Yun!"
I thought that nothing would happen to me, but when I heard Zhu Jinghong summoning Jia Yun, I was overjoyed and hurriedly stepped forward and said, "The villain is here!"
"You have done a good job. The specific affairs here... are still managed and maintained by you. Don't let anyone leave again!" Zhu Jinghong ordered.
These words were tantamount to sending a mission directly to Jia Yun. This was an opportunity that he had never expected.
Looking at it from another perspective, Jia Yun is working for Zhu Jinghong. Having such a brand name is not only a glamorous one, but the real benefits are immeasurable.
Opportunities must never come again. How could Jia Yun not seize such an opportunity?
I saw him kneeling on the ground, kowtowing and saying: "Please rest assured, Thirteenth Master... Even if I die, I will never let down the great trust of Thirteenth Master!"
Zhu Jinghong had heard words similar to expressing determination countless times, and he didn't feel much at this moment.
"Have a good time and do your work!" Zhu Jinghong said calmly.
(End of chapter)
