Wei Zhongxian's face darkened. He had the intention to refuse, but when he thought about what Prince Xin Zhu Youjian had done today, he had humiliated Tang Ruowang and the other monks in the court, and he had also tried his best to retain his trusted aide, Han Rang. He did not seem to be on Donglin's side...
"Wang Tiqian, go and deliver the silver. Also, bring Old Qin over and await Prince Xin's decision!”
Wei Zhongxian waved his hand, and Wang Tiqian accepted the order and hurried out of the door.
In the War Bureau, under the light, Zhu Youjian looked at Song Yingxing, who was fiddling with all kinds of equipment, and a sly smile appeared on his face.
This king doesn't believe that the famous scientist Song Yingxing wouldn't be tempted by these things!
Even if you pass, this king will find a way to make you fail!
Why did he have to become an official instead of a good scientist?
"Your Highness mentioned the steam phenomenon. I also noticed it back then, but I didn't have enough wisdom and couldn't discover its magical use.”According to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, Song Yingxing, as a juren, had a salary from the imperial court. He could not be a spy and could also fill in the vacancy of an official at any time. Therefore, in front of a dignified king, he naturally did not have to call himself a commoner.
"Actually, the principle of this steam engine is not complicated.”Zhu Youxiao stood up and picked up the bamboo tube. After fiddling with it for a long time, he started to write and draw on the paper. Song Yingxing was suddenly enlightened." It's just hot water, but it has such a wonderful effect. Your Highness is really smart!" I admire you!"
"If you like it, this king will give you the position of Secretary Qian of the War Bureau. You will be responsible for supervising the production of all kinds of weapons and firearms.”Zhu Youjian asked deliberately when he saw the overjoyed look on his face after he understood the principle of the steam engine.
"This…Your Highness, thank you for not abandoning me and entrusting me with such an important task. I am willing to serve Your Highness until I die!”Without waiting for his brother Song Yingsheng to speak, Song Yingxing pulled up his clothes and knelt on the ground. He kowtowed three times." Eight-part literature is not what I want in my life. If I can make some achievements in the field of weapons and firearms, I will be satisfied!”
"Sigh!" Seeing this, Song Yingsheng sighed. He knew that his brother had never been interested in the imperial examination. He was only obsessed with the construction of various artifacts. If it wasn't for his mother's coercion, he would not even come to the capital to take the examination!
"Please get up!" Zhu Youxiao hurriedly helped him up." Brother Song, you're too polite. Your salary is temporarily set at 100 taels per month. You can withdraw the materials, utensils, and money needed for the research institute. If you have any achievements, this king will give you additional rewards!”
Song Ying Xing never dreamed that ever since he met Prince Xin, he actually got what he wanted. Not only did he become the secretary of the War Bureau in the palace, but he also obtained the privilege of obtaining materials and artifacts at will!
In this way, I, Song Ying Xing, will be able to show off my skills and display my life's ambition!
"Thank you, Prince Xin Qiansui! Thanks to Your Highness's favor, I will do my best!”Song Yingxing stood up, his eyes red with excitement.
" Your Highness..." At this moment, a group of people hurried in from outside the War Bureau, followed by a dozen young eunuchs in black clothes. They were carrying silver boxes and were sweating from exhaustion.
It was Wang Tiqian, the eunuch sent by Wei Zhongxian to deliver the silver.
"Eunuch Qin!" Zhu Youjian looked at Eunuch Qin, who was kneeling in front of him and calling him a death sentence. His smiling face was instantly covered with a layer of frost." According to the Law of Ming Dynasty, what crime should be committed for privately embezzling the rewards of the palace?”
" He, he should be charged with the crime of theft. If a eunuch in the palace committed this crime, he should be severely punished…If he exceeds sixty taels of silver, he will be beheaded…"
"Then let's do it according to the Law of Ming Dynasty. Men, drag him away and hand him over to the judicial department for punishment!”
As soon as Zhu Youxiao finished speaking, Eunuch Qin suddenly broke free from the young eunuch's restraint and pounced in front of Zhu Youxiao." Your Highness is wise. Even if I were given a hundred guts, I would not dare to take the money for myself. It's all, all…"
"Could it be that someone instructed you?" Zhu Youxiao looked at him coldly." Tell me who instigated you, and I can plead for mercy for you in front of the judicial department. If you dare to hide it, your life will be in danger!”
Everyone present sucked in a breath of cold air. You don't know who exactly instructed you? Isn't this the louse on the monk's head?
Could it be that His Highness Prince Xin wanted to spar with Jiuqian Sui?
More than ten pairs of eyes stared at Eunuch Qin in unison. Eunuch Qin had a long face as he cursed Wei Zhongxian in his heart. Damn it, you wanted to show Prince Xin His Highness your power and made me take the blame. Now, you want to make me the scapegoat. You deserve to die without descendants!
"Your Highness, no one ordered this old servant. It was this old servant who saw the gold and silver and was bewitched. I made a big mistake. Please believe that Your Highness will punish me according to the law.”Now that things had come to this, Eunuch Qin could only grit his teeth and swallow it all.
Even if he had a hundred and eighty guts, he wouldn't dare to say the words " Wei Qiansui."
Otherwise, he wouldn't be the only one who would die.
Zhu Youxiao snorted coldly and waved his hand. The young eunuchs pounced forward like wolves and tigers and dragged Eunuch Qin away.
Wang Tiqian let out a long sigh. Although Old Qin was stupid, he was sensible enough not to expose Eunuch Wei.
If he rashly caused a dispute between Prince Xin and Eunuch Wei, the consequences would be unimaginable.
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