Chapter 22 fourth quarter

"What? The Zhentianlei gunpowder formula is missing?" Zhao Xu was furious, and his first thought was that if the gunpowder were to be lost to Xixia and Liao, the price the Song Dynasty would have to pay would be unimaginable! At this time, Shi Yue was thinking about Wang Anshi's reaction when he knew about this incident: the pen in Wang Anshi's hand, who was writing the approval document, fell to the ground with a "dang", and the ink spilled on Wang Anshi's clothes, everywhere.He intuitively felt that Wang Anshi was not involved in this conspiracy.Thinking of this, Shi Yue couldn't help feeling a little nervous. If it wasn't for a conspiracy...if it wasn't for a conspiracy...he wouldn't dare to think about it anymore.

As for the surprise and anger of the emperor, it was expected. Zhao Xu said bitterly: "What a Shen Kuo! What a Sun Gu! I'm disappointed, I'm disappointed!" At this time, Wang Anshi had already calmed down, and quickly persuaded: "Your Majesty, this matter needs to be investigated clearly. It may not have anything to do with Shen Kuo and Sun Gu. I think that the two should not betray the country." Shi Yue also said: "That's right, if Shen Kuo wants to betray the country, there is no need to steal the files. He knows all the information about Zhentianlei, so he can just write it out by himself. And Mr. Sun is an old minister of His Majesty, so His Majesty should know that he is upright. This Waiting for things, the minister can guarantee."

Zhao Xu said angrily: "I don't suspect that the two of them are traitors! But even if they didn't do something, the military supervision is not strict, the accounts are chaotic, and the two of them neglect their duties. Stop serving as an official. Cai Qing, regarding the disappearance of the gunpowder formula, you should go to Chen Yi of Kaifeng Mansion, mobilize competent people, and speed up the resolution of the case!" Cai Que did not accept the edict, but nodded and said: "Your Majesty, the gunpowder formula is missing, and the case should be solved. If it is spread to foreign countries, it must pass through checkpoints. You can order strict inspections at various checkpoints to prevent it from being taken out. Then send people to keep an eye on it in Beijing. It is the best policy to send envoys from various countries. In addition, as the censor Zhongcheng, the responsibility of the minister is to impeach Shi Yue's recommendation. If there is a mistake, your Majesty should discuss Shi Yue's crime."

Seeing Cai Que impeaching himself face to face, Shi Yue quickly knelt down and apologized: "The minister recommended someone improperly, please forgive him. However, I dare to guarantee that Shen Kuo has no intention of treason. He is a rare talent. Please allow him to take the crime to the right to know." Weapons Research Institute. Zhen Tianlei made a mistake, and the Weapons Research Institute is rightfully ordered to step up the development and improvement of new firearms." Zhao Xu looked at Shi and Cai, pondered for a long time, and then said coldly: "Shi Yue recommended someone improperly, and he will be fined for one year. Shen Kuo can't even think about going to the weapon research institute. The case has not been investigated clearly, let him go to the Baishuitan teaches. Shi Qing, you will also be in charge of the weapons research institute first. Lu Huiqing is already on his way back to Beijing after his mourning period has expired. When he comes back, let him be appointed as a military weapons supervisor. We will discuss the candidates for the weapons research institute at that time. Not too late."

The incident later known as the "Military Weapons Supervision Case" was a major historical event worthy of attention during the Xining period. It brought about a series of direct and indirect consequences, which had a far-reaching impact.But at the time, the most shocking thing was that Shi Yue, who had always taken the initiative in the political struggle before and had never had a real big setback, suffered a real fiasco this time.Because Shi Yue was in charge of raising the case and the Ministry of Yu, and the Armament Research Institute was completely established by Shi Yue, so in the court, almost everyone knew that the Military Weapons Supervision was almost completely under the influence of Shi Yue. In addition to the Military Weapons Supervision, Qin Tianjian also has a constant relationship with Baishuitan College. Almost all the officials of Qin Tianjian have taught at Baishuitan College, and most of them have a good relationship with Shi Yue. Among the few people who are regarded as "Stone Party".But this time, Shen Kuo was completely overthrown, and the holy intention was to let Lu Huiqing be the military supervisor. Obviously, with Lu Huiqing's ability, Shi Yue's influence on the military supervisor would be minimized.Although the Qin Tianjian was not as miserable as the Military Weapons Supervisor, Shen Kuo's dismissal was enough to constitute a big blow.It's just that the Qin Tianjian is not as eye-catching as the Military Weapons Supervisor in the era of focusing on "work".