Chapter 648

Immediately, he turned his eyes to Li Wei and spoke again. His voice was colder than before.

"The Department of armory of the Ministry of arms is responsible for the deployment of military materials and weapons, and the management of civilian weapon workshops with the permission of the imperial court. Among the six departments of the Eastern Qing Dynasty, the doctor of the Department of armory is the most valuable one except Wenxuan, kaogong and sansilang. What do you think of hearing that doctor Li has been here for seven years without being transferred

Xiao Yiyuan's speech in front of his subordinates has always been extremely simple. For the first time, Li Wei said such a long string, but he didn't get the joy of being treated differently. Instead, his whole heart reached the bottom of the valley in an instant.

King Yi's words are so straightforward. Is there any hard evidence in his hand?

At this moment, Li Wei's previous self-confidence disappeared. Every word of Xiao Yiyuan's words hit him like a heavy hammer. His forehead exuded a thin cold sweat, and his body even faintly trembled.

Li Wei understands that once his crimes are revealed, not only he will die, but also his family will suffer.

He secretly clenched his teeth. In any case, he could never admit it!

Thinking about this, he looked up at Xiao Yiyuan as if he had frozen his eyes. He resisted the trembling of his soul and squeezed out a reluctant and ugly smile on his face, trying to make his voice calm

"Lord Hui, I've been working with my colleagues all the year round to prepare, count, allocate the money, grain and materials of the local army, and manage the civilian weapons workshop. I feel that I have a great responsibility. I dare to be slack one day, and I don't have the heart of corruption. This so-called good job is no different from other official positions in the court and the people's welfare."

What Li Wei said is very touching. However, the premise is that he is as decent as he said.

But Xiao Yiyuan knows that this is not the case.

"Li Wei, do you know the consequences of lying in front of the king?"

This time, Xiao Yiyuan had already lost patience with his surname.

Li Wei, however, thinks that Xiao Yiyuan has no evidence in his hand. Seeing that he refuses to admit himself, he is anxious and his attitude becomes more firm

"I understand that, but I'm not deceiving you. Please learn from me!"

At the end of his speech, he bowed his hand to Xiao Yiyuan deeply, with a posture of being wronged and eager to reveal the truth.

With a cold snore, Xiao Yiyuan took the unfolding Memorial and account book in front of him, threw it at Li Wei's head, and yelled:

"Do you think my king would call you here if he didn't have enough evidence?"

Li Wei was yelled at by him, so he lost sight of his manners. He hurriedly picked up the memorial and the account book on the ground and looked at it quickly.

With a series of words, Li Wei's face changed again and again, as ugly as a pig's liver.

The memorial said that he was not only greedy, but also secretly connected with the eastern rich father and son, who had the heart of treason.

The detailed accounts on the account book prove his corruption from the side.

Li Wei even shook his hand with the memorial and the account book. Unbelievable, he looked up at Xiao Yiyuan in horror

"Wang, Wang Ye... This... His subordinates only sell some grain and grass secretly at ordinary times. Besides, they have no intention of rebellion. They have nothing to do with the rich father and son of Dongfang. They ask for the favor of Wang Ye and ask for the favor of Wang Ye."

At this moment, Li Wei's idea is no longer to get rid of the crime, but to protect his life.

There was only one thought in his mind. Dongfangkuo and his son, except for dongfangyoulang, had already thought back.

In any case, he could never admit that he had a secret connection with the two men.

He received a letter from Dongfang Youhua this morning. In the letter, Dongfang Youhua only mentioned one thing. His father and son intended to launch a mutiny and needed his support in military supplies. Once they succeeded, they would remember his first contribution.

He thought that he could not be promoted for six years in the position of commander in chief of the arsenal of the Ministry of arms, and he would not have a future if he continued. Dongfang Youhua also had the talent of a general, so he might as well help him secretly.

If it doesn't work out, he has a way out.

If it is successful, he will be able to make decisions in the new dynasty.

At that time, under one person and above ten thousand people, there will be endless prosperity.

But he didn't want to. Less than six hours after he wrote back, he was called to the palace by the Army Department of Yiwang.

"Mr. Qi, since you have checked the accounts of the Ministry of war over the years, is there anything unusual about the materials and weapons under the control of the Department of military resources?"

Li Wei's heart will not die until he reaches the Yellow River. Xiao Yiyuan is too lazy to talk with him any more and turns to Qi Tai.

When he was called, Qi Tai was shocked and saluted respectfully

"Mr. Wang, at present, under the jurisdiction of the Arsenal division, there are less than one hundred thousand loads of grain and grass, and three of the armor has become a defective product. The officials have been secretly investigating these days, and found that Li Langzhong really has something to do with it. Because of the great importance, the officials intend to make sure the evidence is available before the court."

"You don't have to look for any more evidence. I know everything here in my heart."

Xiao Yiyuan was quite satisfied with Qi Tai's answer. In a few days, the new secretary of the Ministry of war noticed something was wrong, and began to investigate. He even found something, which is really something that can be made.

As his mind turned, Xiao Yiyuan turned to Li Wei again, his face cold and his voice cold as ice

"Li Wei, what Qi Shangshu said, do you have something to refute, or do you want us to get the evidence here?"

"Wang... Wang Ye..."

Li Wei's face was pale, his whole body was trembling, his legs were soft, he fell to his knees, trembling and could not say a complete word.

His crime of selling grain and grass in private may be excused from death and exiled by virtue of the shelter of his ancestors.

But it's a capital crime to use arms and soldiers' armor!

If the matter of the rich father and son of the dark East is picked out again, the whole family will even be involved.

At this moment, Li Wei is completely afraid, and his heart is extremely remorseful, but until now, there is no possibility of turning back.

He sat down on the ground, numb, with tears of remorse and fear on his face.

"Somebody

Xiao Yiyuan understands that Li Wei's psychological defense has been broken, and calls out to the door.

Soon, Lu Hua pushed the door inside, followed by two royal guards.

"Take him to the Ministry of punishment and keep him in solitary confinement to prevent him from committing suicide!"

"Yes

Lu Hua bowed his head and clasped his fist to receive the order. He soon commanded two bodyguards to drag Li Wei out of his study and escort him to the prison of the Ministry of punishment.

In his study, Xiao Yiyuan turned his eyes to Qi Tai again

"No matter who asks you about today's affairs, you can't say that Li Wei is involved in rebellion, otherwise I will try you!"

"I understand. Please rest assured. I will keep my mouth shut."

Qi Tai quickly bows his hand respectfully and assures him. Xiao Yiyuan tells him a few more things before he lets him go