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Chapter 43 Private Weapon
Qin Nuo's hand trembled and his eyes became serious.
"This is true."
"The prince thinks that the next official door is to tell a joke to the prince?"
Qin Nuo's thoughts flashed, and he just transported some drinks and sold them, how could it turn into contrabands such as bows, crossbow swords and swords? Is someone trying to frame himself? Who would be so boring to frame a idle lord!
Or someone borrowed their own boat to act. After all, their own fleet has just been established, and it is inevitable that there will be mixed recruits.
"Five city division urgently reported the matter to the Criminal Ministry. I waited to stop the ship and entered for a thorough investigation. We found that there were a total of 8,000 bows, crossbows, 50,000 arrows, 6,000 long knives, and 3,000 sharp swords... …"
Lin Jiaqingrun's voice narrated the details. Every sentence is worse news.
Such a huge amount of weapons is enough to equip an army of 10,000 people. Qin Nuo's mood grew darker.
"In addition, the Ministry of Criminal Affairs sent personnel to appraise the captured weapons, and found that they were all produced by the Department of Construction of the Inner Palace before, but they were not listed in the serial number. I don't know how the king explained this matter?"
Facing the aggressive posture, Qin Nuo remained calm, "Master Lin is suspicious of this king's rebellion?"
Unexpectedly that Qin Nuo's words were so straightforward, Lin Jia paused and said with a smile: "If you suspect that the prince is rebelling, it is not Lin who came here today, but the guards."
He said warmly, "Now the emperor has a good view of the clan and cherishes his brothers. I also hope that the prince can cherish the feathers and assist the officials to investigate this matter clearly."
Qin Nuo narrowed his eyes, "Gu also feels this matter is strange. I hope Master Lin can investigate the facts carefully and don't neglect any clues."
Lin Jia continued to ask: "Then the prince knows, where does the weapon come from?"
"I don't know where the weapons come from. I have to ask you all from the Criminal Department for this question."
Lin Jia frowned. Without waiting for him to speak, Qin Nuo said coldly: "Master Lin, don't tell King Gu, these weapons are completely unrecognizable, they are actually just falling from the sky."
Dazhou has very strict management of contraband such as swords and swords, and has dedicated channels for casting and transportation. Although civilian weapons workshops can also create these things, they are not mass-produced. They are only used occasionally by wealthy businessmen.
Such a huge amount of weapons can definitely only be built by an official workshop like Nanyingfang.
Lin Jia couldn't help but looked up at Qin Nuo. The rumors of the dumb Nine Princes really do not live up to their name, and they can even explain the key point in one word.
"The Ministry of Criminal Justice has already identified several workshops in conjunction with the Shenbing Camp. The weapons should have been customized in Dongfang last year for the replacement of equipment at the eastern camp at the end of last year."
In other words, this batch of things belonged to the third brother Qin Jian. Qin Nuo frowned: "It is said that after the defeat of the king, he has been ransacked and annihilated. How can such a large-scale weapon be left out?"
"The Three Caves of Guitu, Niwang had usurped the throne in the first place, and there were huge amounts of weapons, gold and silver hidden in many villas in the capital. After the failure, the Ministry of War searched one by one according to the prisoners’ confession, but among them the weapons were hidden in Roaring Villa. The number of the library does not match the record. The officials in charge of the search thought that the missing inventory had been used by the Niwang and the rebels who equipped the eastern camp. Now it seems that it may not be the people who have clinging to it. After the defeat of the Niwang , To hide some weapons in an attempt to follow up."
"I heard that the place has now been converted into the prince's manor. The next official came this time to ask the prince to cooperate with the investigation, so that I can enter the investigation later."
Qin Jian's rebellion failed, and all his property was taken back to the internal treasury. After Qin Nuo was appointed as the prince Jin, he was rewarded generously, so several manors that belonged to Qin Jian in the north of Changshuizhuang were all put under his name.
The secret storehouse for hidden weapons is in his own villa, and the ships that transport weapons are also his own. From this point of view, it is almost impossible to clean up by jumping into the Yellow River!
Lin Jia is polite now because he lacks the most critical evidence. In particular, the number of weapons lacking in Roaring Villa was not many, which did not match the number on board. Once this matter is finalized, as a person who clings to the rebellious king, he may be robbed of his family and annihilated! The royal struggle has never been cruel. In the Four Kings Rebellion twenty years ago, many princes only had close contacts with the rebellion, or were given to death when they were born from the same mother.
Qin Nuo has an angry expression between his eyebrows. He has always been kind, but he is not bottomless. Although don't know who wrote it, he will never give up when it is so cruel and planted on his head.
Qin Nuo naturally couldn't refuse the request of Lin Jia and others to enter the manor to investigate.
Dismissed the criminals in a hurry. Qin Nuo immediately changed his clothes and prepared to enter the palace.
However, after entering the palace and waiting in the side hall, the tea was cold and hot, hot and cold, yet Qin Cong had not waited for the summons.
Although the supervisor next to him has a respectful demeanor, he has a firm stand. The emperor is too busy to meet him!
Waiting from noon to dusk, Qin Nuo felt heavy in his heart. He knew that Qin Cong would never see himself.
This is not a good omen!
He stood up, hesitating whether to leave directly to investigate clues on the farm, or to fight for the main hall.
Before he could act, he suddenly heard a noise outside the door.
"No! Princess, this is..."
Qin Nuo's eyes lit up and quickly walked to the front of the hall. Sure enough, saw Qin Zhi running over here from a distance.
She was like a clever deer, hurried to the front of the side hall, rushing over the blocked palace man.
Qin Nuo hurriedly greeted him, but the steward behind him wanted to stop him. He turned his head and shouted angrily: "What's the matter? Isn't even my sister missing?"
Steward retreats, and without a valid reason, it is really impossible to prevent people from meeting with their brothers and sisters. I can only nod and bow, "It turned out to be Thirteenth’s Princess. The minion was so clumsy that he didn't recognize it."
Qin Zhi came to Qin Nuo out of breath, patted her chest and laughed loudly: "Brother, I just came out of the empress's empress and heard the palace people talk about you entering the palace. Come here quickly. Hurry up and finally see ."
"What are you doing in such a hurry, I originally wanted to see you in two days."
"I haven't seen it for many days. I miss my brother." Qin Zhijiao said angrily, and entered the hall with Qin Nuo.
"Is my brother here to see the emperor brother this time?"
"Some chores," Qin Nuo said vaguely. He didn't want Qin Zhi to worry about his own affairs.
Qin Zhi didn't seem to be suspicious, and smiled: "Brother, I saw Little Imperial Prince on the Queen's side. It's so cute and pink. Brother, when can you give me a little nephew? I heard that The draft will be coming soon. Will my brother be accused of being a concubine?"
"Uh, my brother, I have recently cultivated my body and nature, and I don't want to be close to the feminine. When I enter the palace this time, I also want to explain this to the emperor's brother and the empress dowager." Qin Nuo smiled.
The two sat in the seats and chatted affectionately. The eunuch in charge stood behind, serving tea and snacks graciously.
Qin Zhi was like a little oriole, chatting about things in the palace.
"Brother, the Huang Ying'er kept under my corridor is listless these days."
"It's too cold. It's freezing."
"I don't know how long it will last. Oh, brother, you have always praised it for being smart, and you will pick up pine nuts to feed you."
"Big brother will find a good one for you another day." Qin Nuo comforted his sister gently.
The two spoke for a while, seeing that it was getting late. Qin Nuo stood up and said, "The emperor is busy today, so I must have no time to summon it. I should come again that day, and you should go back to the palace earlier."
Qin Zhi nodded obediently and broke up with Qin Nuo in front of the palace gate.
Qin Nuo hurried away. But my heart was uneasy, not only because of the heinous crime that fell on the top of his head, but also because of what Qin Zhi said just now.
The seriously ill Huang Ying'er can hardly survive this winter. Is Qin Zhi suggesting something?
There is indeed a beloved Huang Yinger in Qin Zhi's palace, with bright and dazzling coat color. I remember that I visited her palace last time, and I laughed that it was as majestic as wearing an imperial robe, and it was the emperor among birds.
Could it be that Qin Cong's condition is so serious that he has reached the point where he is incapable of recovery?
Qin Nuo was full of worries, walking on the corridor of the palace, and suddenly heard a greeting.
"Ninth Brother, why are you here?"
Looking up, it turned out to be Qin Xun's billowing figure, walking from the opposite side.
Since Qin Jian's rebellion, the relationship between the two has been much calmer, but on the surface they are still quite close brothers, compared to Qin Ze, who hangs alone in the imperial tomb.
The two got closer, and Qin Xun couldn't help lowering his voice, "Ninth Brother, I heard something happened to your boat, what's the matter?"
Qin Nuo's heart tensed. The Criminal Ministry still holds down the news, but such a major event cannot be concealed from the well-informed dignitaries in the capital. Once it spreads, it is extremely detrimental to oneself.
Qin Xun continued to lower his voice: "How can a good-natured weapon be hidden? That thing is not something we can touch."
A hint of irritation flashed in Qin Nuo's heart, "What are the words of Brother Seven, how could my younger brother be involved in those things, and now I'm worrying about which one is not long-eyed to frame me, if I know it, it will definitely not make him feel better."
Qin Xun chuckled twice, "Let me just say, Ninth Brother, you have always been a sensible person, don't worry, the emperor also knows it, and you will never frame your family because of this."
Qin Nuo sighed, "But I just begged to see the emperor, and after sitting for three hours, I didn't see anyone."
"Don't worry about it. Brother Huang is in poor health and lack of energy these days. It must be because he doesn't want to see you."
Poor health! Qin Nuo once again remembered the hint Qin Zhi had given himself just now. With no expression on his face, he asked: "What is the purpose of Seventh Brother entering the palace this time?"
"It's not that I got two newly formed snow ginsengs. This stuff is rare, and it's not something we can enjoy. Thinking about the imperial doctor, the emperor's brother has not had enough energy and blood recently and needs nourishment. So I specially offered it.
"If I can see the emperor in the palace later, I will say a few words for you." Qin Xun patted his chest to make sure, and lowered his voice: "But you should be more careful outside. The Ge family has a deep relationship. Isn’t the new Minister the father of Wise Concubine Ge? And that Lin Jia, who looks like a dog in daily life, hey, it’s not that I said, I hook up with my tenth brother all day long. ."
Qin Ze? Qin Nuo's heart moved, Qin Ze's grandfather Ge Changhai, who is also Wise Concubine Ge's father, had just been transferred from the Ministry of Defense to the Criminal Ministry as a bookkeeper.
Is it really...
Qin Xun clicked and patted Qin Nuo on the shoulder: "When I find out which dog thief has planted you on Ninth Brother, Brother Seven, I know, I must not spare him."
Qin Nuo dealt with it, and the two talked for a while before breaking up at the gate of the palace.