"The courtyard in the northeast corner ......" Hong Kuixing frowned and thought for a moment, and then said with some disbelief: "I remember that it was empty before, but recently there are indeed many people coming in and out there, and I haven't looked carefully, I don't know what kind of reputation they are doing there." Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info"

"Really?" Hearing him say this, Zhang Qian's expression suddenly turned cold: "Then forget it, as long as you are willing to follow us in the future, you will always be indispensable." The other party's current situation is even more embarrassing than his own, of course he can't expect Hong Kuixing to find out what is hidden in the small courtyard in the northeast corner.

Seeing that he had such an attitude, Wang Wei showed embarrassment on his face, and could only comfort Hong Kuixing with kind words: "Hong Qianhu don't care too much, there are still more opportunities to make meritorious contributions in the future." ”

"My subordinates understand, but ......" Hong Kuixing first looked like he wanted to speak and stopped, and after a while, he still gritted his teeth: "If you really want to know the specific situation there, I can try to find out." ”

"Just you? I tried to find out just now, but the other party didn't ask me to come close. Zhang Qian pouted disdainfully. How could such a thousand households, who had already lost power, find out something?

Hong Kuixing's face sank again, and after enduring it for a while, he finally couldn't help but say: "I have indeed been excluded now, but I still have many brothers in this brocade guard, many of them have been regarded as henchmen by Yang Zhen and others, and even in the courtyard over there, there are also my former good brothers." ”

"What? Are you telling the truth? Zhang Qian, who was still unimpressed, suddenly became excited, took the other party's hand, stared at him solemnly and asked urgently.

"I, Hong, never tell a lie to my brother!" Hong Kuixing raised his head and said: "I have been in Jinyiwei for many years, and many brothers have been cultivated by me, and the relationship between them and me is not something that outsiders can know. Don't ask them about it, it's ......"

"Ha, good! You quickly go to someone and ask what kind of famous hall is in that courtyard, if there is really a great discovery, I will report your merits directly to my uncle!" Zhang Qian was overjoyed, and without waiting for the other party to finish speaking, he immediately ordered.

Hong Kuixing's face showed unhappiness again, and then he glanced at Wang Wei on the other side. The latter also smiled bitterly, and then nodded at him, obviously agreeing with Zhang Qian's meaning. Hong Kuixing nodded a little stiffly: "In that case, then I will find someone to inquire about the situation later today, and I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer by tomorrow at the latest." ”

"Okay, then we'll wait for your good news." Wang Wei nodded hurriedly, and bowed his hand slightly to the other party. When Hong Kuixing left in a hurry, he glanced at Zhang Qian with a little complaint, this guy is really too arrogant, not only to others but also to himself. However, his temperament is not strong, and some words still change back when they come to his mouth: "Why did you suddenly become interested in that small courtyard?" ”

"Oh...... You don't know, do you? Zhang Qian thought of this at this point, and lightly told his discovery, and finally said: "This place is obviously where Yang Zhen and others pay special attention, maybe it is their flaw, I naturally have to find out." Originally, I was still thinking about what to do, and I didn't want God to help me all the time, but there was such a Hong Kuixing. ”

Wang Wei nodded clearly: "I see, so maybe we can find out something soon?" ”

"Not bad. And I still have a feeling that this time not only can I find out something, maybe I can get rid of Yang Zhen and them at once! Zhang Qian rubbed his hands with some excitement.

If this Yang Zhen was so easy to deal with, he would not have today's identity and fame, and he would not have a headache for Zhang Ge Lao all the time. Wang Wei turned this thought in his heart, but he didn't say it in his mouth, but just smiled perfunctorily at the other party: "That's naturally the best." ”

The day passed quickly.

In the afternoon of the next day, Zhang Qian, who still didn't see Hong Kuixing talking back and forth, seemed a little uncontrollable: "This guy is not lying to others, why hasn't he come to explain the matter?" ”

"Zhang Baihu, don't be impatient, he said yesterday that it was today, but he didn't say when. Moreover, it will take some effort to figure this thing out, and it is natural to delay it for a while. Wang Wei was busy beside him and comforted.

Hearing that he said something reasonable, Zhang Qian was a little relieved. But he only sat down for less than half an hour, and he paced around the room with some uncertainty, looking at this person, Wang Wei's heart unconsciously gave birth to a little disdain: "Before, Zhang Ge Lao kept saying that this son has some ability, but now it seems that he is clearly a hairy boy who can't hold his breath, how can such a person succeed?" ”

He didn't know that Zhang Qian was by no means like this in front of Zhang Juzheng, not only kept a low profile and respectful at all times, but also made calm judgments on some things. But that was just an illusion after he suppressed his nature, and now as soon as he left Zhang Juzheng, his true nature was exposed.

Just when the two of them were muttering in their hearts and the other was full of impatience, Hong Kuixing finally came with a strange look. As soon as he arrived, Zhang Qian was not polite, and immediately pulled him over, and asked in a low voice: "How about Hong Qianhu, but have you found out the situation in that small courtyard?" ”

"This ......" Hong Kuixing showed embarrassment and apprehension on his face, and couldn't help but look at Wang Wei again.

Although Wang Wei was dissatisfied with Zhang Qian, they were in a group at this time, so he helped: "Hong Qianhu, now it's only one thing to do, if you find something, just say it quickly." ”

Only then did Hong Kuixing restrain his hesitant expression slightly, and after being silent for a while, he said: "Governor, Zhang Baihu, I have indeed inquired about the situation in that small courtyard, but ...... This matter is related to the lives of many of our Jinyi Guards, I really dare not say it. ”

"Huh?" When Zhang Qian heard him say seriously, his expression became even more eager: "Is it so big?" Tell me, what's going on? Big deal, I promise you, I'll help you keep those brothers after the incident. "He is not small, and he dares to take care of such things.

And Wang Wei is much more careful: "Hong Qianhu, listen to you, this matter is definitely not trivial." And there is no impermeable wall in the world, in my opinion, let's talk about it better, otherwise we will only be affected by others. ”

Obviously, it was Wang Dudu's words that had an effect, although he was still a little hesitant, but Hong Kuixing still said with a straight face: "Yesterday, I wanted to drink with that brother, so as to get something out of his mouth. But as a result, because he had an errand, he had to postpone it until noon today, so I came a little late. Just now, after a few drinks with him, I finally asked him to ask something out of his mouth......"

After a short pause, as if to give himself a little courage, he continued: "I don't know if the two of you know the Divine Machine Battalion in the three major battalions? ”

"Divine Machine Battalion? Isn't that the first battalion of soldiers in the Beijing camp who are the best at using firearms? Wang Wei said casually.

"That's right, but you only know one thing, but you don't know the other. In fact, in addition to those soldiers and horses, there are still a group of skilled craftsmen who are skilled in making muskets and artillery......"

"What are you doing with all this? Does this Shenji Battalion still have something to do with that small courtyard? Zhang Qian asked a little puzzled.

"The Shenji Camp naturally has nothing to do with here, but the things that those people in that small courtyard do are no different from the craftsmen of the Shenji Battalion, who also research and manufacture all kinds of firearms. Although I don't know what the effect of those firearms is, it's a felony......" Finally, Hong Kuixing said the most important point.

After hearing him say this, the two people in front of them were stunned on the spot. The two of them have been involved in officialdom to some extent, so they naturally know what the most taboo thing in the imperial court is. It is a felony for ordinary people to possess armor and crossbows in private, and although muskets and other items are also preserved by the people, as long as the quantity is large, they will also be convicted by the government.

As for the illegal manufacture of firearms, this crime can be almost the same as the crime of illegal manufacture of weapons - both can be convicted of conspiracy and intent to rebel. And when all this happened in the city of Beijing at the feet of the Son of Heaven, it would only be ten times more serious!

Once the news of someone privately making firearms in the Jinyi Guard spreads, even the Son of Heaven is afraid that he will be ruthless to Yang Zhen and his subordinates! If you don't kill such a guy who has bad intentions and may rebel, do you still wait for him to make trouble?

After a while, a hint of ecstasy quickly spread from Zhang Qian's face, and then he couldn't help but raise his head and laugh: "Okay, haha, good!" I didn't expect that this time I would find out such a secret, this time no matter how capable Yang Zhen is, he will inevitably die! ”

Wang Wei was also full of surprise and was speechless for a long time. After a while, he muttered: "This Yang Zhen's courage is also too big, he actually dares to make firearms privately in the Jinyi Guard, is he really not afraid of inviting the disaster of raiding his house and destroying the door?" ”

Looking at the somewhat stunned appearance of the two, Hong Kuixing hesitated for a moment, and then said: "But there is a little problem, I don't know why, in the past two days, Yang Zhen is planning to smuggle the things in the small courtyard out of the Zhenfu Division. So if you want to hold on to him, you have to hurry. That's what my brother did yesterday, so he didn't have time to drink with me. ”

Zhang Qian also chuckled in his heart: "It must be that I wanted to go in and check for two days in a row, which made them suspicious." No, if he is asked to hide something, he won't be able to catch this handle, I have to quickly call someone to check it, and get the stolen goods! He gritted his teeth and made a decision!