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Chapter 1037 Undercurrent
After a rigorous investigation by the Huzhou Yamen, all signs showed that it was a fire from heaven.Because most of the residents in that square city were carpenter craftsmen, there were a lot of wood piled up in their homes, which added fuel to the fire and led to an irreversible tragedy.

This is the case in the official newspaper, but the rumors brought by the many merchants traveling to and from the capital have not stopped because of this.The carpenter craftsmen mentioned in the official newspaper are actually the settlements of Huzhou folk craftsmen who manufacture textile machines.

Jiang Yifan and Jin Rong felt that this matter was not simple the first time they heard about the rumor.The residents of the whole city were buried in the sea of ​​flames. No matter how you look at it, this matter is unusual.

When Ye Xinyan learned about this, the first thing she thought of was Shi Yin.At the end of March, Shi Yin took two young craftsmen and two apprentices to the south of the Yangtze River 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 was that Shi Yin was accompanied by two guards. Even if there were two guards following him in a fire, they would not all die quietly, at least news would come back.

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

Jin Rong and Ye Xinyan were overjoyed to see Shi Yin and others come back.Although Wang Qiao is the head manager of the machinery workshop, Shi Yin plays a multiplier role in the development of the project.

Shi Yin was over sixty years old, this age was already very old in ancient times, how could he stand up to a long journey, let alone experience any shock.

If it weren't for Shi Yin's high interest, the crowd couldn't resist his temper, and they would never let him travel around at such an old age.

Those two craftsmen were experts in spinning machines. Because they admired the reputation of the Qijia Machinery Workshop in the north and were encouraged by Shi Yin's eloquent tongue, they followed Shi Yin's group and relied on Qijia Machinery Workshop to do things.

Mechanical workshops have always welcomed craftsmen with good craftsmanship, especially those who Shi Yin can take a fancy to, their craftsmanship must pass the test.

The two were warmly received by the owner and the steward of the workshop, and they were arranged to live in a proper place, so they couldn't help but feel at ease.Although Qi's Machinery Workshop has a great reputation and a strong background, it seems to be kind and tight, and it doesn't look down on people by virtue of its power.

Shi Yin and the others rested for a day, and after the reception banquet, Jin Rong and Jiang Yifan invited Shi Yin, asked him in detail, did they know that there was a fire in Pingyang, the capital of Huzhou.

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

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

"Mr. Shi knew about it before? But it's more famous?"

Shi Yin nodded: "Yes, there are a group of artisans living in that place, who specialize in making looms. The looms used by the people in Huzhou and the surrounding areas are basically made there."

As he spoke, he sighed, "We've all heard about the fire, I'm afraid it's something strange. People secretly rumored that a few skilled craftsmen there are working together to improve the loom, and it's said that they've made some progress.

Alas, it is a crime to conceive a jade, although the patent law can guarantee the interests of craftsmen.But if the benefits are big enough, being targeted by the most vicious people would be a catastrophe. "

Jin Rong and Jiang Yifan looked at each other, and Jin Rong said, "If the rumors are not groundless, this case is a vicious case."

Ye Xinyan was sitting next to Jiang Yifan, and she was very angry when she heard this, "What does the yamen do? The residents of the whole city were all burned to death, and they can use a fire to prevaricate it. If there are many such things If a few things happen, no ordinary craftsman would dare to make new utensils. If the protection of interests is not guaranteed, life matters after all."

Jiang Yifan nodded: "This kind of thing must be curbed. Tomorrow, I will report to the cabinet 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 in the south in detail."

"It's nothing to talk about, but" Shi Yin shook his head and said, "Pingyang is not far from the capital city of Huzhou, and the case was closed in such a big fire. I'm afraid the Huzhou government government was involved in this matter, so it's hard to investigate."

Ye Xinyan frowned: "Don't be afraid, this matter must be explained to the people and craftsmen all over the world. Even if you can't find it out now, just wait and see who will declare the textile machine patent. Find out the root of these patents. , we will be able to find out which textile machine has a problem with its origin."

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Jiang Yifan drew up the notes that day, and sent them to the cabinet the next day.

Of course the ministers in the cabinet knew about the fire. Seeing that Zhezi had other doubts, they suddenly felt that the situation was serious. After a little discussion, they handed Zhezi into the palace.

The emperor then transferred the official newspaper sent by the Huzhou Yamen and checked it again. He was shocked to find that the case was strange, and his anger gradually rose.If Huzhou officials were involved in the fire, ordinary imperial envoys would probably not be able to find out the results.

The next day, Li Mian, the commander of the Guards Battalion, received the imperial decree, and rode out of the south gate on a fast horse with thirty entourages. Only the rolling sound of red dust and the rumble of iron cavalry trampling on the ground was left to the various forces in the capital.

Jin Rong watched Li Mian leave, and the most important protection around the emperor was not in the capital, which made Jin Rong, Jiang Yifan and others tense up.

At the same time, the crown prince and King Fu also paid attention to Li Mian's departure from Beijing.

In the capital city, which is normal on the surface, all kinds of people come and go secretly, and all kinds of news are quietly passed on.

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The ninth day of August is the birthday of Jin Rong's mother concubine Liang Fei.

Probably because of the prince's loss of power, the queen has been more polite to Concubine Liang in the past two years.This time Concubine Liang's birthday, the Empress was even more enthusiastic, and informed the Ministry of Internal Affairs early on that she wanted to hold a birthday banquet for Concubine Liang.

Seeing the end of July, the queen used her own money to buy a limited amount of cheese and some rare mountain delicacies many times outside, and asked the imperial chef of the imperial dining room to learn a few dishes of cheese, claiming that the cheese this time , so that everyone can eat well.

At this time, nearly three months had passed since the prince and King Fu met. In order not to disturb the prince and King Fu, only Jiang Yifan's subordinates were under the command to pay close attention to the movements of the prince and King Fu.

During this period of time, people from both King Fu and the prince had contacts, and their cronies and staff also drank tea together several times.However, this doesn't explain anything.Besides, what Jin Rong, Jiang Yifan and the others want is not these, what they want is an irreversible chance that is sure to hit.

Looking at it after three months, it seems that the most likely event will be the ninth day of August in the near future, and the location should be in the palace.

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

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

Therefore, this kind of maintenance is actually quite cruel.

But after Jiang Yifan's conversation with An Guogong, the old man began to secretly deploy his power, and some close subordinates also received secret orders to be on call at any time.

(End of this chapter)