A row of more than a dozen corpses lay on the ground, with blood flowing all over the ground.
Almost all of these Caogang disciples had their chainmails cut open, and then they were directly stabbed to death.
He Chang's whole body has been tightly tied up with special hemp ropes. His legs and knees have been smashed. He can't stand or kneel. Apart from lying on the ground, he can only sit there.
Even so, He Chang still gritted his teeth and said nothing, not even a cry of pain.
On the other side, there was a group of people led by Lu Lin. At this moment, their coats had been taken off, revealing the single layer of chainmail underneath.
Li Xuan was not in a hurry to interrogate He Chang, because he knew that a person like He Chang, who could still remain silent even after his knees were smashed, was indeed a tough guy, and any punishment would be difficult for him. It worked, especially since he didn't have much time right now.
With a "pop" sound, Xu Ji slapped He Chang hard on the face, and then looked hatefully at Chang Yu who was aside. .z.br>
Chang Yu shook his head solemnly. Now this matter is no longer under his control. Even if Dou Xuande is here, this case must be reported to the court as a major reversal. There is no other way.
Hiding one piece of armor privately will mean traveling two thousand miles, and three pieces of armor will be hanged.
There are a total of twenty-seven pieces of chain mail here, nine times the number of hangings, whether it is rebellion or something.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Xu has been in this villa for a long time, so he really doesn't know what's going on here." Chang Yu respectfully bowed his hands towards Li Xuan, with a pleading look. Chang Yu finally chose to help Xu. Continue.
This is not surprising. Chang Yu is a Sima of the Grand Governor's Office from the fourth rank. Although Xu Ji is only a Hucao doctor from the seventh rank, he is the son of Guangling County who was granted the imperial title by the imperial court. He has a title of fifth rank. There is a huge difference in status between the two parties. Not big.
Not to mention that Xu Ji is still the leader of the Cao Gang, and the two have been in close contact with each other for many years.
The Caobang can do so many shady businesses on the canal every year. In Yangzhou, from the governor's office, to the governor's office, to the county government officials, I don't know how many people have been bribed.
Even though Chang Yu knew how dangerous the current situation was, he was not allowed to speak for him.
Li Xuan smiled, very coldly. He pointed at He Chang who was sitting there, and then pointed at the body on the ground, and asked: "Chang Sima, can you tell the difference between these chain armors and the body on his body?" What’s the difference between chainmail?”
Chang Yu didn't know what Li Xuan wanted to say, so he frowned, stared at He Chang, and said, "The chain armor on He Chang is more exquisite than other people's chain armor. He must have spent a lot of money." , I just bought it.”
"Sima is half right." Li Xuan walked to He Chang's side, reached out and grabbed his messy bun, and snorted disdainfully: "Indeed, he bought the chain armor with his own money. Come, so I don’t care at all. What I really care about is the armor on other people.”
Li Xuan said, walked to the side of the corpse, stared at the armor on their bodies, and said with cold eyes: "Although these chain armors are a bit crude compared to the one just now, they are still enough for use on the battlefield. At least Colonel Zhou and the others should have a deep understanding of this."
Zhou Shen stepped forward from one side, raised his hands and said, "Indeed, these chainmails are qualified enough even if they are placed in Xinlin Mansion."
"Sima, look again, haven't you noticed that these chain armors are all new? The new ones look like they were just made?" After Li Xuan said the last word, Chang Yu's face immediately changed. He quickly He turned his head and looked at Xu Ji.
"Sima is right. Here, in Yangzhou, there is such a weapons workshop that can make armors. If I am right, such a workshop should not be under the control of the Governor's Mansion, right?" Although Li Xuan's words were very soft, they were as heavy as a mountain on Chang Yu's heart.
Chang Yu didn't speak, and his face became more and more gloomy.
Li Xuan pointed to the chain armor on the corpse and continued: "Sima, look, a pair of chain armor like this requires a total of 30,000 iron rings, and each of these iron rings must be welded together. Such craftsmanship, let alone battle armor, also
What can’t be built? "
Chain armor, scale armor, plate armor, cloth armor, and rattan armor can all be made if necessary.
Swords, spears, and crossbows can also be made from such materials, and have even been made.
Rebellion, conspiracy, these thoughts may flash through Chang Yu's mind.
At this moment, he didn't even want to mention Xu Ji's defense anymore.
Once such a case is magnified without restriction, countless people will die in Yangzhou.
"Besides, Sima, how do you think these chainmails got to this other courtyard?" Li Xuan smiled coldly and said, "There must be someone stupid enough to use a carriage to transport these contrabands. At least they have to Use a boat."
The boat was naturally Caobang's boat. Li Xuan said "boat", and Xu Ji's face in the distance completely changed.
"Caogang ships are all over the southeast, and even go straight to Shendu. They can use ships to transport armor to their own homes. Naturally, they can also use ships to transport weapons and armor to other places, such as Shendu." Li Xuan said "Shendu" As soon as they came out, Chang Yu and Xu Ji's faces instantly turned pale.
"Your Majesty, please rest assured that the ships departing from Yangzhou have been strictly inspected by the Governor's Office. There will never be any unclear weapons transported to the capital." Chang Yu said while gritting his teeth and glaring at Xu Ji.
He could not relent at all on this issue.
"Maybe." Li Xuan did not dwell on this issue, but said lightly: "Firstly, I am worried about Shendu, and secondly, what I am really worried about is Wuzhou and the entire land of Wuyue. I hope it won't be long. After that, the entire Jiangnan area should not be filled with weapons transported by the entire Cao Gang."
The Caobang's canal boats can go north to the capital of Shendu, or even directly to Chang'an via the Wei River, and go south to the entire south of the Yangtze River.
"So, can you please ask Sima to issue an official document to the Wuyue states after he returns, asking them to strictly inspect all kinds of ships sent from Yangzhou to prevent such weapons and armor from flowing into the south." After saying this, Li Xuan paused for a moment and said with a smile. : "If it's too much trouble, forget it. I can also issue military orders as the Inspector Qianniu Guards Lieutenant General, and conduct strict inspections through Zhechong Mansion in various places."
"Don't dare, the Governor's Office can handle this matter." Chang Yu immediately waved his hand and refused. If Zhe Chong's Office was allowed to intervene, it would be something beyond the control of the Governor's Office. It might immediately alert the Ministry of War and the emperor.
This way they have no room for buffering at all.
After all, Li Xuan was just a passer-by in Yangzhou. Although he had the post of Inspector Qian Niu Wei Zhonglang General, who could detect rebellions in the world, he had a more important job to do in Wuzhou, so he simply couldn't stay in Yangzhou.
This matter will eventually be investigated and tried by the Governor's Mansion, and then there will be more room for buffering.
Chang Yu wanted to send Li Xuan away now, but he couldn't let him leave easily. If there was no reasonable reason for the matter, he could only say a few words to the prince casually, and they would not be able to bear it. Walk around.
After all, Li Xian has now begun to handle government affairs as the prince, and the affairs of Yangzhou will inevitably fall into the hands of the prince in the end.
Li Xuan's eyes fell on Xu Ji, who was expressionless not far away, and finally turned around to look at He Chang.
"Now that Mr. He is here, Sima, please ask carefully where these weapons and armors came from, who made them, where they were made, and where they were shipped to. How much, and who it was shipped to, these must be investigated and reported to the center." Li Xuan gritted her teeth and looked at He Chang.
It was him who increased the risk of Li Xuan's trip to Wuzhou several times again.
Although Li Xuan holds the post of Inspector Zuo Qianniu Guards General, he does not have enough manpower to investigate this matter. The only thing he can rely on is the Yangzhou Metropolitan Governor's Office. Now he only hopes that they can find those weapons. Then cut it back.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, the Governor's Office will mobilize all the torture experts from the Governor's Office and the county government to ask him carefully." Chang Yu looked at He Chang, his eyes also about to burst into flames.
Putting aside the discussion of power and responsibilities, so many absentees suddenly appeared in Yangzhou City.
The registered ordnance is also a threat to Yangzhou.
Although they were almost certain that the Tianyin Sect would not take the initiative to attack Yangzhou City, but in case, even if they came to cause chaos just in case, it would be enough for the officials of Yangzhou City to have a good drink.
