Lady Wan Guan

After confirming that there was something fishy about Jia Liu's death, Gu Zhouting said to Ji Yunchen: "We did not keep the ordnance that was destroyed by the fire."

Although there is currently no evidence that Jia Liu's death was related to ordnance, this possibility must be considered.

Ji Yunchen understood: "I'll do it right away."

Ji Yunchen left in a rage.

Jiang Wanning said: "Are you going to go to the weapons inspection, sir?"

Gu Zhou paused and sighed: "If it were you, where would you start?"

"Inspect the ordnance and check the accounts. If there is a problem with the ordnance inspection, it will inevitably be shoddy and cut corners. All ordnance must be inspected after it is manufactured, and Jia Liu is responsible for the inspection."

"How do you understand the process of arms inspection?"

Jiang Wan Ning choked up: "It's just an analogy. The Jiang family has its own textile workshop. From collecting silkworm cocoons to reeling, weaving and dyeing, every process has a dedicated person responsible for inspection and checks at all levels. The weapons supervisor is in charge. When making all military ordnance, the inspection must be more stringent.”

Gu Zhou stopped and smiled. Nan Zhi used to go to the weapons inspection. Now the long chain hammers and thorn locks used by the Zhenbei Army to deal with Dayuan cavalry are all made by Nan Zhi. She was no stranger to the weapons supervisor.

"Then let's go, things will change later." Gu Zhou paused and tilted his head, motioning for her to get in the car.

Jiang Wan Ning said: "I'll take my own carriage!"

With that said, Jiang Wan Ning walked straight towards the carriage behind.

Gu Zhouting was stunned, smiled bitterly, and got into his carriage.

When he arrived at the Ordnance Supervision, Gu Zhou stopped the car and saw Jiang Wan Ning dressed in men's clothing. She gave him a manly salute: "Young Jiang Ning, I have met you."

Gu Zhou stopped and turned his eyes around her face, hmm! He looks like a handsome scholar.

Gu Zhouting cleared his throat: "Jiang Ning, go and make a call."

"Yes." Jiang Wanning responded and went to explain his intention to the weapons supervisor's concierge.

Mr. Qian, the Superintendent of the Ordnance Supervisor, came over after hearing the news: "I wonder what Mr. Gu is here for?"

Gu Zhou paused and said, "The investigation into Jia Jianzuo's case has been restarted by Dali Temple. I am here to understand some of the situation."

Qian Jiancheng was surprised: "Didn't Jia Jianzuo fall into the water and die after drinking? The Ministry of Punishment has closed the case. Has the case changed?"

"Does Mr. Qian know about Jia Jiazuo's situation?"

Gu Zhou stopped and walked inside.

Mr. Qian followed and replied: "Jia Jianzuo is a quiet person and is not good at socializing with others, but he is very familiar with ordnance, very attentive and reliable in his work. He is responsible for the ordnance storage inspection. He is responsible for I have been working in this position for three years, and I have never made a single mistake. I did not expect such an accident, which is regrettable..."

"Does he usually drink?"

"It should be...drinking. Occasionally, my colleagues in the Ordnance Supervision will get together and have a few drinks together. However, I have never participated in it, so I can't say for sure."

"Really? Where is the armory?"

"Turn left just ahead."

When they arrived at the armory, Gu Zhouting asked to check the entry and exit records.

Mr. Qian wondered: "Sir, it's not that the subordinate officials are uncooperative. The records of ordnance in and out of the warehouse are military aircraft, and they can only be viewed with the permission of the Ministry of War."

Gu Zhouting took out a dragon tablet.

When Master Qian saw the five-clawed flying dragon carved on the jade plaque, he was so frightened that he immediately knelt down.

"I have been ordered to investigate the case. Mr. Qian, can I see the records now?"

This jade tablet was given to Gu Zhouting by the emperor when he went to the north, allowing him to do things easily. When he came back to pay the mission, the dragon tablet was supposed to be returned, but the emperor asked him to keep it first.

Since he was following the emperor's order, Mr. Qian naturally did not dare to use the Ministry of War as an excuse and obediently asked someone to bring the registration book.

Gu Zhouting said to Jiang Wanning: "Jiang Ning, go and look elsewhere."

"Yes." Jiang Wanning accepted the order.

Just as he was about to leave, Mr. Qian hurriedly ordered his followers: "You accompany Mr. Jiang. If anyone doesn't cooperate, just say it's my intention."

With that said, the follower blinked.

The entourage understood: "Master Jiang, do you want to go to Jiafang or Nufang?" Jiang Wanning said: "Go to the Zhangye Department first."

Mr. Qian's eyes twitched when he heard this.

This subtle change in Mr. Qian's expression did not escape Gu Zhouting's eyes. Gu Zhouting opened the register calmly.

Gu Zhou stopped looking at the latest entry and exit records. The latest batch of ordnance was the batch that equipped the Peking University Camp. This batch of ordnance was put into the warehouse half a month ago, almost within a few days of entering the warehouse. Out of stock. The destination of the previous batch of ordnance is the Zhenxi Army on Xijiang Road.

Gu Zhou stopped and looked at it and asked: "In the past two years, the number of ordnance produced by your ordnance supervisor is much less than before!"

Master Qian said: "Sir, there have been no wars in the past two years, so there has been less ordnance production."

"Really? I remember that there was a lot of friction between the Zhenbei Army and Dayuan. Why haven't they changed their weapons for three years? On the contrary, the Zhenxi Army, which has always been safe and sound, has sent three batches of weapons, and the quantity is enough to equip one The new Peking University Camp?”

Master Qian was sweating on his forehead: "Sir, wherever this ordnance is sent, it is the order of the military department. The weapons supervisor is only following orders."

"Oh, when these weapons are put into the warehouse, does each weapon have to be inspected?"

"That's not true. Generally, one out of ten products produced in the same batch is selected for inspection."

Jiang Wan Ning went to the Zhang Smelting Department. The red iron slurry in the smelting pool was bubbling, and the scorching temperature made people feel a burning sensation on their skin.

"Sir, it's too dangerous here, please stay away." The attendant reminded.

Jiang Wanning looked scared and walked to another workshop, where the craftsmen were folding and forging iron blocks, sparks flying everywhere.

"What are they doing?" Jiang Wanning asked knowingly.

The follower said: "The craftsmen are repeatedly forging the steel. The forged steel will be purer and more tough, and the weapons created will be stronger and sharper."

"It seems quite complicated."

"It's really complicated."

Sui Xin said: It seems that this gentleman is not good at forging.

It's easy to handle if you're not good at it.

Jiang Wanning asked to see the booklet of the Smelting Department. The book would record the amount of ore imported, as well as the amount of refined iron and steel obtained after smelting.

The attendant felt that he didn't understand anything and couldn't understand it when he showed it to him, so he showed it to him with confidence.

Jiang Wanning flipped through the pages seemingly casually, and had already written down all the data recorded on it.

"Where does the iron ore in the Ordnance Inspector come from?"

"Sir, the iron ore required by the Ordnance Supervision comes from Anshan, Majian, and Tonglin iron mines."

"Oh, where does the iron ore being smelted now come from?"

"This... villain doesn't know."

"Call someone who knows."

The entourage had no choice but to call the supervisor of the Palm Metallurgical Department to come over.

"Liu Jianzuo, this is the master of Dali Temple. If you ask a question, please answer it carefully."

Liu Jianzuo glanced at Jiang Wan Ning with an indifferent expression.

"Supervisor Liu, where did this batch of iron ore come from?" Jiang Wanning asked, pointing to a place in the record.

Liu Jianzuo came over to take a look and said, "This batch comes from Tonglin."

"What about this batch?"

"This batch also comes from Tonglin."

Liu Jianzuo was impatient: "Sir, you want to know where the iron ore comes from, why don't you read the iron ore storage register? We only register the amount of iron ore received and the amount of refined iron and steel produced by smelting. .”

Jiang Wanning suddenly said: "Yes!"

Then he looked at his entourage: "Where is the iron ore storage register?"