Emperor Zhengde of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 58 Case Progress
After retreating from the court, all civil and military officials walked on the way to leave the palace.

"Your Majesty suddenly started a new Academy of Sciences, it's really cool!"

"But I don't know where the money comes from for the construction of the Academy of Sciences?"

"Yeah! Could it be that you and I have to move our heads?"

"Hush! Don't do bad things, don't be afraid of ghosts knocking on the door, our point is nothing, His Majesty must have found another way, he can't kill us all."

"If the Academy of Sciences is built, what will the Ming Dynasty look like in the future?"

On the way back, several civil servants whispered in whispers. In fact, some words had already been recorded by Jin Yiwei.

Among the Ministry of Industry.

As soon as Li Suide came back, he immediately summoned all his men.

Since the last time the Ministry of Industry developed a formal artillery, there has been no gathering. Most of these people are very busy on weekdays.

After everyone had gathered, Li Suide revealed His Majesty's intentions.

When he announced that the wages of these craftsmen would be paid according to the standard for third-rank officials in the imperial court, all the craftsmen were shocked.

According to this standard, that is to say, they who are craftsmen can also enjoy the same treatment as court officials.

Noisy voices resounded throughout the government office of the Ministry of Industry. Li Suide looked at the enthusiastic craftsmen and motioned for everyone to be quiet first.

"Everyone, everyone, please be quiet!"

After everyone shut up, Li Suide conveyed all the construction of the Academy of Sciences and the emperor's will to everyone.

"From today onwards, you will use all your skills, and your skills will be shown in your works!"

"Of course, not everyone can enter the Academy of Sciences. Only those who pass the examination can have this qualification."

After finishing speaking, Li Suide left the government office and walked towards his bedroom.

It would be inconvenient for Li Suide to explain what happened next. Just the salary of a third-rank official issued by the emperor is enough to make these people think of everything.

And what I have to do is to quickly find a suitable place to build and let this decision come to fruition.

The Ming Academy of Sciences, this is its true existence.

Otherwise, His Majesty does not need to send heavy troops to guard it. You must know that this Academy of Sciences has included the efforts of all craftsmen in the Ming Dynasty. Only enough silver can build the world's top ship artillery!
In the office of the Ministry of Industry.

Li Suide looked at the names of the people on the roster, his face was extremely dark,

There are more than 300 people who signed up, and it can be said that they all have their own special skills.

Of course, most of them are fake craftsmen, and some even only know how to burn fire, but also add their own names to it. Helpless, who would not want to go to the tempting salary?

However, after strict screening, only less than 30 craftsmen can successfully enter the Academy of Sciences.

The degree of its screening can not help but make people smile.

You know, to enter the country's science and technology center, you must at least have a level above the master level.

After being selected by the Ministry of Industry, the remaining [-] people can be said to be completely in the ranks of the first class in the Ming Dynasty.

Li Suide called the 30 people to his room, and said with a gloomy face: "Everyone, I believe that you all came in by virtue of your ability, and I believe that none of you are just fake people, you all have your own strength."

"However, entering the Academy of Sciences is the first step. You carry the hope of my Great Ming Dynasty and the hope of the emperor. As the first batch of people to enter the Academy of Sciences, you are also facing great difficulties."

"Now, the first thing I will teach you is to modify my Daming's current firecracker for fifteen days!"

"Daming's existing firecrackers, firearms, and their range and reloading speed are still the same as in the Yongle period. Now you all need to improve."

"Since His Majesty spent a lot of money on this, I think you should not disappoint His Majesty. Ladies and gentlemen, do you have any questions?"

Li Suide looked at the few people around him, none of them spoke at first, then they all looked at each other in unison, and said in unison: "Your Majesty will definitely live up to your Majesty's expectations!"

At this time, in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Yuhuatian looked gloomy and hurried towards the Yangxin Hall, saying that he had something important to report.

Yuhuatian entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation through calling.

Recently, there have been sudden turmoil both inside and outside the government and the field.

The cabinet has been cracking down on corrupt officials one after another with great momentum. Even Yuhuatian has to avoid the limelight, because he is an extremely thoughtful person, and the one behind the cabinet is His Majesty.

As for His Majesty today, he knows that he is a decisive person. Some time ago, Cao Zhengchun was a typical example. Fortunately, someone interceded, otherwise Cao Zhengchun's body probably would not exist now.

Of course, Yu Huatian has long been aware of the cabinet's handling of corrupt officials. Although His Majesty let the Cabinet take the blame, His Majesty has won a good reputation because of it, and the court officials seem to be grateful to His Majesty.

This kind of method reminded Yu Huatian that there was an eerie feeling behind it.

After Yuhuatian finished his prostration ceremony, Zhu Houzhao asked, "How did you investigate the poisoning incident in the imperial dining room?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the minister, the Ministry of Punishment, and Jin Yiwei have joined together, and have already found out the clues of this matter."

Zhu Houzhao slowly put down his pen, looked up at Yuhuatian, and said, "Just say it!"

"Yes!"

Yuhuatian explained in detail how he and the Ministry of Justice investigated the case.

It turned out that Zhong Hong, Minister of the Ministry of Punishments, had six doors and four famous arresters in his hands, and they were secretly investigating the matter.

However, just one day ago, the four famous arresters found the source of the poison.

The source of this poison comes from the No. [-] village in the world.

Yes, it is the power of Wan Sanqian, the No. [-] village in the world controlled by Shangguan Haitang.

Could this be Shangguan Haitang?
"Are they going to poison me? Or are they going to poison Bai Xue?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, this poison is intended to kill Bai Xue, because His Majesty has no concubines, and Bai Xue is favored by His Majesty, so she naturally becomes the target of public criticism. There are not a few people in the harem who want to put her to death!"

Zhu Houzhao listened to Yu Huatian's narration. Although he knew that Bai Xue's life experience might be relatively simple and his situation was difficult, what he didn't expect was that Bai Xue became the target of arrows in the harem.

After all, she was the first court lady to be favored by His Majesty, and also the only lady to be conferred.

Then of course she will become a thorn in the eyes of others.

But, who would have thought that they would target Bai Xue?

The world's number one village?
In Zhu Houzhao's mind, the face of the brave God Hou Zhu ignored appeared.

He must have planted a lot of power in the palace. Did he want to slowly infiltrate the imperial power by controlling the harem?
However, besides Tie Dan Shenhou, would there be anyone else?
Zhu Houzhao thought of the Queen Mother and Ouyang Jing again.

These two people are basically impossible. If the Queen Mother needs to kill Bai Xue, isn't it just a matter of one sentence?Why use poison?

Besides, she can't be that kind of person, Zhimu Mo Ruer, this matter, Zhu Houzhao categorically ruled out the possibility of the Queen Mother.

As for Shangguan Haitang, the possibility of this is also very small. She has just entered the palace, so it is impossible for her to be so stupid that she would not let even one of the maids be spared.

"Yuhuatian, who do you think did this?" Zhu Houzhao asked with a frown.

(End of this chapter)