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Xin Zhao's brows were slightly tight, and he forced a smile: "I wonder what your lord wants to confirm?"

Chu Huan took out a file from the table and threw it to Xin Zhao. Xin Zhao picked it up. Chu Huan's action had already given Zhao Xin an ominous premonition, but Chu Huan said, "This is Chunyu Mr. Zhao can take a look at Huan's confession."

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

Chu Huan took a sip of tea, put down the teacup, and said, "Master Zhao must have understood that this is Chunyu Qiong's confession. According to him, before Master Zhao became the head of the Ministry of War, he was in charge of the Department of War. Quan fell, and Shuoquan’s yamen were withdrawn to Pingyuan County, and the Hyogo was established in Pingyuan County at that time.”

"It's true." Zhao Xin nodded and said, "But... the number on it...!"

"Is there a problem?" Before Xin Zhao could finish speaking, Chu Huan had already interrupted: "Chunyu Qiong should have some talent, otherwise General Yu would not have handed over all the military equipment to Chunyu Qiong's management. The war was tense, and the imperial court also dispatched a large number of equipment and equipment, and even horses... When the Hyogo was in Beiyuan, we didn't need to worry about the specific number, but In Chun Yuqiong's confession, he clearly explained the specific number of soldiers when he moved back to Shuoquan from Beiyuan after Xiliang's withdrawal." After thinking about it for a while, "Governor Zhu recovered Shuoquan and immediately arrested Gongsun Chu, however, did not immediately arrest Gongsun Chu's so-called party members, especially Chun Yuqiong, because the management of ordnance was quite complicated. I took it to Mr. Zhao and was arrested and imprisoned after I moved back to Shuoquan. There should be nothing wrong with that, right?"

"Indeed...it's true." Xin Zhao obviously felt that Chu Huan was covering him, and he seemed to be drawn into the covering unconsciously.

"That's right, it means that when they moved back to Shuoquan, Chunyuqiong still knew the situation of Hyogo very well." Chu Huan stared at Zhao Xin, calmly, "Chunyuqiong explained in detail about the situation in Hyogo at that time." The number of equipment...!" Stretching out his hand, Xin Zhao was taken aback for a moment, but immediately understood, and hurriedly submitted the file, Chu Huan took it over, and said slowly: "It is very clear that the weapons such as knives and guns are In total, there are no less than [-] pieces, more than [-] shields, [-] sets of cloth battle suits, oh, yes, [-] longbows, [-] crossbows, and armor like Master Zhao last time. What you said is the white heavy armor...!" Narrowing his eyes, he put down the file and asked, "Master Zhao, is there any discrepancy?"

The corners of Xin Zhao's eyes twitched. Before he could speak, Chu Huan leaned forward slightly, and said with a smile, "The inventory in Hyogo was not small at that time, so there must be quite a few people who knew about it. What Chun Yuhuan said was true or false. I know, Mr. Zhao, do you think so?" [

Zhao Xin said helplessly: "What your lord said is very true, Chunyu Huan...Although what Chunyu Huan said is not exactly the same, but...but it is roughly the same."

Chu Huan nodded with a smile, and asked, "Lord Zhao, the governor would like to ask you, what are the main uses of the equipment in the arsenals of the military departments?"

"The main...mainly is to replace the equipment of the Imperial Guard." Zhao Dao said: "In addition, the replacement of the ordnance and equipment of the local state army is also... the Department of the Ministry of War is also responsible for."

"So that's how it is." Chu Huan frowned and said, "But as far as I know, the situation in Xiguan after the war was different. The local state army and the imperial guards no longer existed and were waiting to be rebuilt. So there are so many soldiers in the military arsenal. weapons and equipment, I do not know where to go?"

Xin Zhao's forehead was already sweating, he hesitated, and did not answer immediately, but heard a "pop", Chu Huan had already slapped the table heavily with one hand, Xin Zhao's courage was not small, at this time But he was already taken aback. Seeing Chu Huan's serious expression, his voice was as cold as ice: "Xin Zhao, I want to ask you, are you obsessed with all these equipment?"

Xin Zhao's expression changed drastically, and he lost his voice and said: "My lord, this... this is definitely not true, this official...how can this official have such courage, this is tens of thousands of pieces of equipment, even if this official is very courageous, he would not dare ...I don’t dare to think about these equipment!”

Chu Huan had long since lost his previous amiability, and said with a sneer, "Xin Zhao, you also know that our Daqin has a sword hunting order, and people are not allowed to hide weapons privately, and it is even forbidden to trade weapons in private, but anyone who violates the order will be charged with treason." Disposal, such a huge amount of ordnance and equipment has disappeared from the Hyogo. If you, the head of the Ministry of War, can't give an answer, the governor will kill you now for the crime of treason... I think you also know that the governor came to Xiguan to take up his post. Before, the Holy Majesty bestowed a golden sword, which can be done cheaply, and has the power to cut first and play later."

Xin Zhao's face turned pale, and he said: "Your Excellency, all the military equipment in the Hyogo has been allocated to the Pingxi Army, this matter...Your Excellency can go to General Dongfang to inquire about this matter."

"General Dongfang?" Chu Huan said with a sneer, "The armory has disappeared, and the governor only needs to look for you. Governor's restraint, this point, you are clearer than the governor. You also said that the armory and equipment of the Hyogo can only be provided to the local army. What qualifications does the Pingxi Army have to mobilize equipment from the local Hyogo? You must know, this is Violating the court's laws and regulations, privately distributing arms is also tantamount to treason!"

Xin Zhao finally understood Chu Huan's intentions. Chu Huan's move today killed Xin Zhao by surprise. He was completely unprepared and panicked, but he still argued: "My lord, the Hyogo store Many of the equipment were dispatched 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 to fight against the Xiliang people...!"

Chu Huan raised his hand and interrupted: "The governor knows what you mean, do you think that the preparations for the Hyogo were allocated to the Northwest Army by the imperial court, and it is only right and proper to transfer those weapons and equipment to the Pingxi Army?"

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

Chu Huan sneered and said, "Zhao Xin, Zhao Xin, the governor is very strange now, how could Governor Zhu recommend you to be the head of the Ministry of War, you are completely ignorant of the affairs of the Ministry of War, Governor Zhu seems to have misjudged the person. "

Zhao Xinxin was annoyed, and said: "I am not talented, but what my lord said, I am an official...it is hard to accept. Although I have not served for a long time, I am open-minded to ask for advice. I am still familiar with the affairs of the Ministry of War."

"Acquainted?" Chu Huan showed disdain, "If there are any soldiers and soldiers from Xiliang staying in our Great Qin territory, the governor will never intervene in this matter, but the Xiliang people have already left our Great Qin territory. The governor is asking you, the weapons and equipment you have allocated are still used to fight against the Xiliang people? The predecessor of the Pingxi Army is certainly the main force against the Xiliang people, but don’t forget that the Pingxi Army did not exist at that time, but It was the Northwest Army, and General Yu established the Pingxi Army because he saw the chaos in Xiguan, so he wanted to use the Pingxi Army to conquer the bandits in Xiguan.

The corners of Xin Zhao's eyes twitched, and he asked back: "My lord, since the weapons in the armory were allocated by the imperial court, then...then it is not wrong to transfer them to the Pingxi Army to suppress bandits."

"The move of the yamen of each department back to Shuoquan means that the local yamen have returned to normal, and each performs its duties." Chu Huan said slowly: "The department of the Ministry of War will be stationed in Shuoquan, and the warehouse will be moved back to Shuoquan. The governor's yamen is directly under the government, and the military warehouse is also a local military warehouse. All the equipment in the military warehouse can only be transferred to the local army in Xiguan. Don't you understand this?" With a cold snort, he said: "The imperial court also ordered that the Western Army can There is no such special order for the preparation of calling the local Hyogo, so the local departments and offices have to follow the inherent laws of the imperial court. Dongfang Xinquan finds a place to ask for equipment, and you have the right to mobilize a weapon in the Hyogo. Now You Master Zhao sent the Hyogo to the sky, and the governor asked you, what right do you have to do this? Are you planning to rebel? "

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

"Taking a step back, even if the imperial court really has a special purpose and the Pingxi Army needs to update its equipment, then you send out the new weapons and equipment, and where are the old equipment after replacement?" Chu Huan stretched out his hand, "Master Zhao , you have to give Bendu an explanation!"

Xin Zhao raised his hand to wipe the cold sweat off his brow, and said, "Yes... General Dongfang came looking for you...!"

"This governor doesn't care who comes to the door." Chu Huan waved his hand and said: "Dongfangxin is not controlled by this governor. This governor has the right to ask about his military affairs. He also has the right to transfer equipment from the local Hyogo. For this governor, Dongfang There is no difference between a letter coming to your door and an ordinary person asking for weapons. Master Zhao, if an unqualified ordinary person asks you for such a huge amount of preparations, but you generously give away the arsenal. This governor really wants to ask you, what is the difference between this and rebellion?"

"Then... what does your lord mean?"

"It stands to reason that if you broke the law, the governor can punish you now, but if you do this, I'm afraid you won't be convinced. Xiguan has just gone through a war, and some things are still quite chaotic. Your new official took office and something went wrong. , the governor is generous, and I have to give you a chance." Chu Huan leaned on the chair, picked up the teacup, and said slowly: "The governor will give you two choices now, the first one is to transfer to Pingxi All the weapons and equipment of the army, even if it is a piece of rotten iron or a rag, you have to take it back to the governor. The governor will give you three days. If the time limit is up and the governor has not seen it back, then the governor will just It can be reported to the imperial court for the crime of abuse of power and suspicion of treason."

"Then what's the second option?"

"The second choice, I believe you will not choose." Chu Huan said lightly: "If you don't have this plan, and you are not going to take back the supplies, the governor will not waste time, and I will give you the second way. You were arrested and imprisoned, and the governor believes that such a big matter, the Ministry of War Division will not be the only one involved in it, Mr. Zhao, I will tell you Mr. Zhao frankly, the governor wants to rectify the Division of the Ministry of War... Vigorously rectify, the governor should still have With this power, you are incompetent in the head of the Ministry of War, and the governor suspects that there are still a few competent officials in the Ministry of War." After taking a sip of tea, he put down the cup and looked coldly at Xin Zhao, "Master Zhao, what is your choice? "