After a strict investigation by the Huzhou Yamen, there were all kinds of signs that it was a natural fire. Because most of the residents of that fang city were carpenters, there was a lot of wood piled up in their homes, which contributed to the fire, which led to an irreparable tragedy.

The official newspaper was like this, but the rumors brought by the many merchants who came and went to the capital did not stop because of this. The woodsmiths mentioned in the official newspaper are actually the settlements of craftsmen who manufacture textile machines in Huzhou.

Jiang Yifan and Jinrong felt that this matter was not simple as soon as they knew about this rumor. The entire inhabitants of Yifang City were killed in a sea of fire, and no matter how you look at it, this thing is unusual.

When Ye Xinyan learned about this, the first thing he thought of was Shi Yin. At the end of March, Shi Yin took two young craftsmen and two apprentices to Jiangnan to do a field trip to improve the spinning machine.

I don't know where Shi Yin was when the fire broke out in Pingyang City, Huzhou?

The only consolation is that Shi Yin is accompanied by two guards, even if there is a fire, two guards follow, how can they all die quietly, at least there will be news back.

Fortunately, when the news was boiling, Shi Yin came back. In addition to the few people they originally set off, there were two more craftsmen who specialized in making spinning machines.

Jinrong and Ye Xinyan were overjoyed when they saw Shi Yin and others coming back. Although the chief steward of the machinery workshop is Wang Qiao, Shi Yin plays a role in the development of the project.

Shi Yin is over sixty years old, this age is already dying in ancient times, where can he withstand a long journey, let alone experience any more frightening.

If it weren't for Shi Yin's interest being too high, everyone wouldn't be able to resist his temperament, and he would never have been able to travel around at an old age.

The two craftsmen are good at making spinning machines, because they admire the reputation of the Qijia machinery workshop in the north, and they have the encouragement of Shi Yin's clever tongue, so they follow Shi Yin and his party, and rely on the Qijia machinery workshop to do things.

The mechanical workshop has always welcomed craftsmen with good craftsmanship, especially those who can see the seal, and the craftsmanship must pass.

The two men were warmly received by the owner of the workshop and the steward, and arranged to live in a proper place, and they couldn't help but feel at ease. Although the name of Qijia Machinery Workshop is very loud and the background is very hard, it looks kind and tight, and does not underestimate people.

Shi Yin and the others rested for a day, and after the banquet was eaten, Jinrong and Jiang Yifan invited Shi Yin and asked him in detail, but they knew that the fire in Pingyang, Huzhou Mansion.

Shi Yin said: "I know that place, but they are weaving, so they are not on our itinerary. ”

Several people were slightly disappointed, but Jiang Yifan still noticed that although Shi Yin didn't go, he knew that place.

"Mr. Shi knew there before? But more famous? ”

Shi Yin nodded: "Yes, there is a group of craftsmen living in that place, specializing in making looms. The textile machines used by the people in Huzhou and the surrounding areas are basically made there. ”

He said, sighing, "We've all heard about the fire, and I'm afraid it's something strange. It is secretly rumored that several skilled craftsmen there are working together to improve the weaving machine, and it is said that there is considerable progress.

Alas, it is a crime, although the patent law can guarantee the interests of the craftsman. But if the benefits are big enough, it will be a monstrous disaster to be targeted by extremely vicious people. ”

Jinrong and Jiang Yifan glanced at each other, and Jinrong said: "If the rumors are not groundless, this case is a vicious case." ”

Ye Xinyan sat beside Jiang Yifan, and was extremely angry when she heard this, "What does the yamen do to eat?" The residents of the entire Fang City were all burned to death, and they were able to prevaricate with a heavenly fire. If a few more such things happen, ordinary craftsmen will dare to make new utensils. If the interests are not guaranteed, after all, it is also fate. ”

Jiang Yifan nodded: "This kind of thing must be contained, and tomorrow I will give the cabinet a fold and ask for a thorough investigation of this matter." ”

He turned to Shi Yin, "I have to trouble Mr. Shi to tell me the rumors from the south in detail." ”

"It's nothing, it's just that Shi Yin shook his head and said, "Pingyang is not far from the capital city of Huzhou, and the case was closed so hastily with such a big fire." This matter, I'm afraid that the Huzhou government is involved, and it is not easy to investigate. ”

Ye Xinyan frowned: "Don't be afraid, this matter must be explained to the people and craftsmen in the world." Even if you can't find it out now, just wait and see who will apply for a textile machine patent. If you dig into the root of these patents, you will definitely be able to find out which textile machine has a problem with the origin. ”

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Jiang Yifan drew up an excerpt on the same day, and entered the cabinet the next day.

Of course, several ministers in the cabinet knew about the fire, and when they saw that the excerpt had other suspicions, they suddenly felt that the situation was serious, and after a little discussion, they handed the excerpt into the palace.

The emperor transferred the official report sent by the Huzhou Yamen again, checked it again, and was shocked to find that the case was strange, and his anger gradually rose. If Huzhou officials were involved in the fire, ordinary Qin sent them to go, but they were afraid that they would not find out the results.

The next day, the commander of the pro-guard battalion received the holy decree reluctantly, and with thirty followers, he rode out of the south gate on a fast horse, only the rolling red dust and the rumbling sound of iron horses stepping on the ground were left to all forces in the capital.

Jinrong watched Li Mian leave, and the most important guarantee by the emperor's side was not in the capital, which made the spirits of Jinrong, Jiang Yifan and others tense all of a sudden.

At the same time, there are also the crown prince and King Fu who are paying attention to Li Miao's departure from Beijing.

In the capital as usual, all kinds of people are secretly coming and going, and all kinds of news are quietly transmitting.

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The ninth day of August is the birthday of Jinrong's mother, Concubine Liang.

Probably because the crown prince lost power, in the past two years, the queen has been much more polite to Concubine Liang. This time on Concubine Liang's birthday, the queen was even more enthusiastic, and reported to the Internal Affairs Office early that she wanted to put on a birthday banquet for Concubine Liang.

Seeing that it was the end of July, the queen used her own money to buy limited cheese and some rare mountain delicacies many times outside, and asked the imperial chef in the imperial dining room to make a special trip to learn several dishes of cheese, claiming that this time the cheese could be eaten by everyone.

At this time, nearly three months have passed since the prince and King Fu met, and in order not to alarm the prince and King Fu, only Jiang Yifan's subordinates received the order and were paying close attention to the movements of the prince and King Fu.

During this time, the people of King Fu and the crown prince had contact, and their cronies and staff also drank tea together a few times. However, this does not explain anything. Besides, what Jinrong and Jiang Yifan and others want is not these, what they want is an irretrievable opportunity that will hit with one blow.

After three months, it seems that the most likely thing to happen is the ninth day of August shortly after, and the location should be in the palace.

Since the first generation of An Guogong received the title in the hands of Emperor Taizu, successive generations of An Guogong have been supporters and strong guarantees of imperial power.

This kind of support has no political views and personal inclinations, and the purpose is to maintain the stability of the Great Xia Dynasty, not to mix good and evil, right and wrong, and only recognize the military talismans issued by the emperor and the private seal of the emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty.

So, this kind of maintenance is actually quite brutal.

But after Jiang Yifan and An Guogong's conversation, the old man began to secretly arrange the power in his hands, and some close subordinates also received secret orders to be on standby at any time. I want to talk about "Women's Beauty" with more like-minded people, pay attention to "excellent reading literature" on WeChat, talk about life, and find confidants~