Zhao Xin's eyebrows tightened slightly, and he smiled reluctantly: "I don't know what the adults want to be sure of?" ”

Chu Huan took out a file from the table and threw it to Zhao Xin, Zhao Xin took it, Chu Huan's action had already given Zhao Xin an ominous premonition, but he heard Chu Huan say: "This is Chun Yuhuan's confession, Lord Zhao can take a look." ”

Zhao Xin opened the file, glanced at it a few times, and frowned even tighter.

Chu Huan took a sip of tea, put down the teacup, and then said: "Lord Zhao must have understood, this is Chun Yuqiong's confession, according to what he said, before Lord Zhao served as the head of the Ministry of War, the Department of War has been presided over by him. ”

"It is true." Zhao Xin nodded and said, "But ...... The number contained above ......! ”

"Is there a problem?" Before Zhao Xin finished speaking, Chu Huan had already interrupted: "Chun Yuqiong should still have some talents, otherwise General Yu would not have handed over all the ordnance and equipment to Chun Yuqiong for management." The war was tense, and the imperial court also brought a large number of equipment and equipment to this side at that time, and even horses...... When the Hyogo was in the Northern Plains, we didn't have to worry about the specific number of going in and out, but Chun Yuqiong's confession clearly explained the specific number of the Hyogo when it moved back to Shuoquan from the Northern Plains after the withdrawal of the Western Liang Army. "After thinking about it, "Governor Zhu recovered Shuoquan and arrested Gongsun Chu as soon as possible, but at that time, he did not immediately arrest Gongsun Chu's so-called henchmen, especially Chun Yuqiong, because the management of ordnance was quite complicated, before arresting him, he first dismissed his official position, and he transferred the affairs of the Ministry of War to Lord Zhao, and was not arrested and imprisoned until he moved back to Shuoquan, which should not be wrong, right? ”

"Indeed...... That's true. Zhao Xin obviously felt that Chu Huan seemed to be in a cover, and he seemed to be unknowingly introduced into the cover.

"That's right, it means that when he moved back to Shuoquan, Chun Yuqiong still knew a lot about the situation in Hyogo." Chu Huan stared at Zhao Xin, calm and relaxed, "Chun Yuqiong explained in detail the number of equipment in the arsenal at that time......!" Stretching out his hand, Zhao Xin was stunned at first, but immediately understood, and hurriedly presented the file, Chu Huan took it, and said slowly: "This is very clear, the number of knives and guns and other weapons adds up, no less than 20,000 pieces, more than 10,000 shields, 24,000 sets of cloth battle clothes, oh, by the way, 5,000 longbows, 500 crossbows, and the armor is as Lord Zhao said last time, it is a blank heavy armor ......!" Squinted his eyes, put down the file, and asked, "Lord Zhao, is there a discrepancy here?" ”

The corners of Zhao Xin's eyes jumped, and before he could speak, Chu Huan's body had leaned forward slightly, and said with a smile: "Hyogo had a lot of inventory at that time, and there must be not a few people who know it, whether what Chun Yuhuan said is true or false, with a little investigation, you can know, Lord Zhao, you said yes, right?" ”

Zhao Xin said helplessly: "What the adults said is very true, Chun Yuhuan...... Although what Chun Yuhuan said is not completely right, it ...... But that's about it. ”

Chu Huan nodded with a smile and asked, "Lord Zhao, this governor wants to ask, what kind of equipment is the equipment in the arsenal of the various military departments mainly used for?" ”

"Main...... The main thing was to change the equipment of the Janissaries. Zhao Xin said: "In addition, the replacement of ordnance and equipment of the local state army is also ...... It is also the responsibility of the Ministry of War. ”

"I see." Chu Huan frowned and said: "But as far as I know, the situation in Xiguan after the war is different, the local state army and the Praetorian Guard army no longer exist, waiting to be rebuilt, so the number of weapons and equipment in the arsenal is so huge, I don't know where to go?" ”

Zhao Xin's forehead was already sweating, he hesitated, and did not answer immediately, but he heard a "snap" sound, Chu Huan had already slapped one hand on the table, Zhao Xin's courage was not small, but at this time he was already startled, seeing Chu Huan's expression cold, his voice was cold: "Zhao Xin, this governor asked you, these equipment, right and wrong, are you greedy for ink?" ”

Zhao Xin's expression changed drastically, and he lost his voice: "My lord, this ...... This is absolutely not, Xiaguan...... How can Xia Guan have such courage, this is tens of thousands of pieces of equipment, Xia Guan has great courage, and he doesn't dare to ...... I don't dare to fight the idea of these equipment! ”

Chu Huan had long since lost his previous harmony, and sneered: "Zhao Xin, you also know that my Great Qin has a sword hunting order, and the people are not allowed to hide weapons privately, and it is forbidden to trade weapons privately, but those who violate the order will be dealt with for the crime of rebellion, and such a huge amount of ordnance and equipment has disappeared from the arsenal...... You must also know that before the governor came to Xiguan to take up his post, the Holy God gave him a golden sword, which allowed him to act cheaply, and he had the power to cut first and then play. ”

Zhao Xin's face turned pale and said, "Your Excellency, the ordnance and equipment in the arsenal have been allocated to the Pingxi Army, and this matter ...... You can go to General Dongfang about this matter. ”

"General of the East?" Chu Huan sneered: "The equipment of the Hyogo has disappeared, Bendu only needs to look for you, what's the use of looking for him?" He is the Pingxi Army, which is the army of the imperial court, and does not belong to the local military system, and is not subject to the control of the Governor, which you know better than the Governor. The ordnance and equipment of the Hyogo, as you just said, can only be supplied to the local army, so what qualifications does the Pingxi Army have to transfer equipment from the local Hyogo? You must know that this is a violation of the laws of the imperial court, and the private transfer of weapons is also the same as rebellion! ”

Zhao Xin finally understood Chu Huan's intentions, Chu Huan's move today was to kill Zhao Xin by surprise, he was completely unprepared, he was already panicked, but he still defended: "My lord, many of the equipment stored in the arsenal was transferred by the imperial court to fight against the Xiliang people, and the predecessor of the Pingxi Army was the main force led by General Yu Lao to fight against the Xiliang people......!" ”

Chu Huan raised his hand and interrupted: "This governor knows what you mean, do you think that the preparation of the arsenal was allocated to the Northwest Army by the imperial court, and it is natural to transfer those weapons and equipment to the Pingxi Army?" ”

Zhao Xin felt that Chu Huan's eyes were sharp, and he was still a little timid, but he still reluctantly said: "That's true, the lower officials think that there is nothing inappropriate for the Pingxi Army to use weapons." ”

Chu Huan sneered: "Zhao Xin, Zhao Xin, this governor is very strange now, how can Governor Zhu guarantee you to be the head of the Ministry of War, you don't know anything about the affairs of the Ministry of War, Governor Zhu seems to be the wrong person." ”

Zhao Xinxia was annoyed and said: "The lower official is not talented, but what the lord said, the lower official ...... It is difficult to accept that although the subordinate officer has not been in office for a long time, he humbly asks for advice and is still familiar with the affairs of the military department. ”

"Know-it-all?" Chu Huan showed disdain, "If there is still a soldier and a soldier left in my Great Qin by the Xiliang people, this governor will never ask about this matter, but the Xiliang people have already pushed out my Great Qin territory, is this governor asking you, are the weapons and equipment you allocated are still used to fight against the Xiliang people?" The predecessor of the Pingxi Army was of course the main force against the Xiliang people, but don't forget, at that time there was no Pingxi Army, but the Northwest Army, and General Yu Lao organized the Pingxi Army, which was to see the chaotic situation in Xiguan, so it was to use the Pingxi Army to conquer the bandits in Xiguan, and the Pingxi Army was directly subordinate to the imperial court and was not subject to the local government. ”

The corners of Zhao Xin's eyes twitched, and he asked rhetorically: "My lord, since the weapons in the Hyogo were transferred by the imperial court, then...... Then it is understandable to transfer it to the Pingxi Army to suppress bandits. ”

"The yamen of each department moved back to Shuoquan, which means that the yamen of the Ming local government has returned to normal, and each performs its own duties." Chu Huan said slowly: "The Ministry of War is stationed in Shuoquan, and the Hyogo is moved back to Shuoquan, then the War Department is directly under the Governor's Yamen, and the Hyogo is also a local Hyogo, and all the equipment in the Hyogo can only be transferred to the local army in Xiguan, don't you understand this?" Snorted coldly, and said: "The imperial court does not have a decree that the Pingxi Army can call the preparation of the local arsenal, without such a special purpose, then the local departments and yamen must be done in accordance with the inherent laws of the imperial court, Dongfang Xin has no right to find a place to ask for equipment, and you have no right to mobilize a weapon in the arsenal, and now you Lord Zhao has transferred the arsenal to the empty, this governor asks you, what right do you have to do this?" Are you trying to rebel? ”

Zhao Xin opened his mouth, but he didn't know how to argue for a while.

"Taking a step back, even if the imperial court really has a special purpose, the Pingxi Army needs to update its equipment, so you will transfer new weapons and equipment, and replace the old equipment, where is it now?" Chu Huan stretched out his hand, "Lord Zhao, you always have to give this governor an explanation!" ”

Zhao Xin raised his hand to wipe the cold sweat on his forehead and said, "Yes...... It was General Dongfang who came to the door ......! ”

"It doesn't matter who comes to the door." Chu Huan waved his hand and said: "Dongfang Xin is not subject to the control of this governor, this governor has no right to ask about his military affairs, and he naturally has no right to transfer equipment from the local arsenal, for this governor, Dongfang Xin comes to the door and an ordinary person comes to ask for weapons, it is also not qualified, Lord Zhao, if it is an ordinary person who is not qualified to ask you for such a huge amount of preparation, but you generously give away the arsenal, this governor really wants to ask you, what is the difference between this and rebellion?" ”

"That'...... What do you mean? ”

"It stands to reason that if you have broken the testimonies, the Governor could have punished you now, but in that case, I am afraid you will not be convinced. Xiguan has just gone through a big war, some things are still relatively chaotic, your new official took office, something went wrong, this governor is generous, and he can't help but give you a chance. Chu Huan leaned back on the chair, picked up the teacup, and said slowly: "This governor now gives you two choices, the first is to take back all the weapons and equipment transferred to the Pingxi Army, even if it is a piece of rotten iron and a rag, you have to take it back to the governor, and the governor will give you three days, if the time limit is reached, the governor has not seen it back, then the governor can only report to the court for abuse of power and suspected of rebellion." ”

"And what is the second option?"

"The second option, I believe you won't choose." Chu Huan said lightly: "If you don't have this plan and don't plan to take back the materials, this governor will not delay time, give you a second way, and arrest you and put you in prison now, and this governor believes that such a big thing, the military department will not be the only one who Zhao is involved, and tell you openly and honestly that Lord Zhao will rectify the military department...... Vigorously rectify, the Governor should still have this power, you are incompetent in charge of the Ministry of War, and the Governor suspects that there are still several competent officials in the Department of War. He took a sip of tea, put down the teacup, and looked at Zhao Xin coldly, "Lord Zhao, what is your choice?" ”