Zhou Yu took a book from Xing'an. Xing'an had already turned to the page of records about Zhao going to the palace in advance. At first glance, there was nothing strange, but when Xing'an handed over the second record, Zhou Yu looked up at Xing'an.

"Are you sure these records are correct?"

Xing'an hurriedly said, "Go back to the emperor, I am sure these records are correct."

"Oh."

Zhou Yu turned his attention to the book again. The first book normally recorded the situation when the eunuch Zhao was about to enter the palace, and nothing else was too special.

Judging from the time recorded, Zhao had to enter the palace even earlier, which was exactly the last year of Emperor Xuanzong's reign. After the reversal of the New Year, it was indeed a year of orthodox work. This was also the time when Zhao wanted to enter the Nangong to start doing things.

It looks normal but very unreasonable. The second record records some other situations, that is, Zhao must have a rank in charge after he goes to Nangong.

Going back to the unreasonable situation, Zhou Yu did not see Zhao Yao's life and death from the things he brought back from Xing'an. There was no record of the knife craftsman, nor the record of the Shenzheng Department.

A normal person becomes a eunuch and is a kind of eunuch who can already work. The time required for the normal process should not be so short, not to mention that Zhao was assigned to Nangong as soon as he started working, and was even transferred as a small manager in the second record.

What does this mean? Zhao is either a fake eunuch or a self-castrated eunuch.

In this era, it is not easy to enter the palace and become a eunuch in this era. You can’t have the opportunity to become a eunuch by castrating yourself. However, from the beginning of the selection, you have to go through many processes. The only thing that can be a big eunuch by castrating yourself outside is a very individual situation.

But often how could the eunuch who was cruel and could enter the palace be willing to understand it easily for more than ten years? The more you investigate, the more interesting it becomes.

As for the identity of the manager, this is the smallest problem. It is easy to spend money to bribe some powerful eunuchs and get involved in a small manager. There is also a scene that everyone is more familiar with, which is to recognize their godfather.

Although Kim Young is in charge of Nangong's affairs now, someone else who was in charge of Nangong more than ten years ago when Zhao wanted to enter the palace should be someone else.

Zhou Yu looked at the name of the person who recommended Zhao to enter the palace again but had no impression of it at all.

Xing'an looked at Zhou Yu as if he was thinking and didn't dare to disturb him, and just waited quietly by the side.

After a while, Zhou Yu placed the booklet on the table in front of him: "Well, it's a bit interesting, keep checking."

Xing'an nodded: "Okay Emperor."

Seeing Xing'an searching hard for a while but not finding any particularly clear results, Zhou Yu reminded him: "If you check a person, you should not only investigate what the person is hiding, but also determine his motivation based on his behavior and finally confirm his purpose. If you have no experience in these things, you should learn more from your subordinates. Professional things should be left to professionals. What you have to do is to control the goals and directions of your subordinates. The old saying goes, three cobblers can still beat Zhuge Liang. Do you think you have the ability of Zhuge Wuhou?"

Xing'an was stunned for a moment and then bent down: "Thank you, the emperor."

"Go down."

Xing'an slowly retreated, and when he left the hall, he saw Cheng Jing standing outside smiling.

When Xing'an saw Cheng Jing, he hurried forward and saluted: "Master General."

Cheng Jing looked at Xing'an with a smile, and said in a gentle tone: "Xing'an, has the emperor assigned you another errand?"

Xing'an nodded with a little distress on his face: "Yes, the emperor asked me to check a eunuch named Zhao Yao, but after searching, I couldn't find any evidence. I was worried that the emperor would feel that I was not good at doing things."

Cheng Jing patted Xing'an on the shoulder, with a bit of the kindness of an elder in his tone: "You are still too young. The emperor asked you to check people, not to ask you to go to check them alone. There are so many people in the East Factory, why don't you let them check them?"

Xing'an felt a little embarrassed: "I'm also worried that the news will leak out and I dare not let too many people know."

Cheng Jing shook his head and smiled, "You are just attentive. It is a good thing to use your heart, but you also need to know how to use people. The emperor also means this. If you go to check with a few people, you will find different results if you ask the entire Dongchang to check."

"The emperor is actually training you. If you don't like you, how can you hand over the East Factory to you? You should also think about the reason why the East Factory is not as trusted as the Jinyiwei, otherwise you can easily check if you want to find out if you hand it to anyone."

"It would be fine if you just want to stay by the emperor and serve him without caring about other things, but if you want to do more for the emperor, you must think more."

Xing'an was stunned for a moment, then bowed to Cheng Jing thoughtfully and bent down: "Master Xie will give me some advice."

Cheng Jing also grew up watching Xing'an. In fact, the relationship between the two is better than that shown, and it is somewhat similar to father and son.

So when he saw Xing'an like this, Cheng Jing also reminded with a deep meaning in his tone: "The emperor asked you to check Zhao Yao, then you have to start from the root of Zhao Yao. It is useless to check the matter in the palace. Didn't he enter the palace during the Xuanzong period? Then check the records of the eunuchs during the Xuanzong period to see if there was anything special in the palace at that time."

"Also, wasn't he assigned to Nangong as soon as he entered the palace? Then check who was in charge of Nangong at that time and see if Zhao Yao had anything to do with him."

"I tell you that these are not to ask you to check them personally, but to let you know which direction to check them. You have to know what to do to let those servants do what they do so as not to be deceived by those servants."

Xing'an nodded repeatedly when he heard this, and a trace of enlightenment flashed in his eyes: "The chief manager is right, I'll make arrangements now."

Cheng Jing smiled and continued, "Didn't you say that Zhao would almost never deal with people if he wanted to live in peace? Then send someone to stare at him and see what he usually does. If he hides alone for a long time, he will always show his strength."

Xing'an quickly responded: "Yes, the chief manager, I'll do it now."

Cheng Jing nodded, with a little emotion in his tone: "Xing'an, you have grown up, and I'm getting older, and I don't know how long I can stay with the emperor. My position will be yours sooner or later. You have to grow up quickly to do better for the emperor, do you know?"

Xing'an bowed deeply and expressed his gratitude and firmness in his tone: "Xing'an remembers the teachings of the Grand Chief Manager. I will definitely grow up as soon as possible and live up to the expectations of the emperor and the Grand Chief Manager. The Grand Chief Manager is still young and in good health, and will definitely be able to stay by the emperor for a long time."

Cheng Jing nodded with satisfaction, patted Xing'an's shoulder and said in a gentle tone: "Remember, the emperor asked you to check Zhao not only to find out his background, but also to let you learn how to manage and use the power of Dongchang. Dongchang should be the sharpest knife in the emperor's hand, a sharper knife than the Jinyiwei, and a sharp knife can untie all obstacles and complete the task. All the emperor wants is the result."

Xing'an nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, the chief executive, I will definitely not disappoint the emperor."

Cheng Jing smiled, turned around and was about to leave. Before leaving, he looked back at Xing'an, with a deep tone: "Go, I should go in too."

Xing'an bowed and watched Cheng Jing leave, and another thought flashed across his face, as if he had suddenly opened his mind. He suddenly had an idea in his heart.

I am the commander of the Dongchang factory and the chief supervisor of the Dongchang factory. What does the Dongchang factory do? It is a place that specializes in the service of the emperor. The only purpose is to complete the tasks given by the emperor. Is the Dongchang's manga scolded less?

Thinking of this, Xing'an took a deep breath, turned around and left quickly. At this time, he had a plan in his mind. Both the emperor and the general manager mentioned him like this. If he still couldn't figure it out, he might as well kill him.

When he returned to Xing'an, Dongchang Yamen, he immediately summoned several confidants. These people were all promoted by him. It is hard to say whether he is strong in his work or not, his loyalty is his loyalty.

"The Emperor gave us an important task." Xing'an sat in the main seat. Although his eyes were a little immature, these people could feel the seriousness revealed when they glanced over everyone. "We want to check the details of a eunuch named Zhao Yao. This person is secretly scattered and mysterious. I have asked someone to investigate some situations before, but I will ask you to expand the scope of investigation next."

Several confidants quickly bowed: "Please give me the order! My subordinates will do as they please."

Xing'an nodded and said in a deep voice: "If Zhao had entered the palace during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong, he would have been assigned to Nangong as soon as he entered the palace. Now he is a small manager of Nangong. This person is very mysterious to live in seclusion and rarely interact with others. I want you to thoroughly investigate the records of the eunuchs during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong, draw Zhao Yao's avatar to interrogate the relevant people in detail."

This matter is simple, and a few confidants agreed immediately.

"Second, you also need to find out the basis of Zhao Yao, who was the person who chose to enter the palace at the beginning, and whether there were any relatives in the family."

"yes."

"The last point." Xing'an gritted his teeth and said in a ruthless voice: "The convener immediately takes Zhao back to me."

There is no need to keep an eye on it or not. He is the Dongchang. The Dongchang is a place that specializes in such things. The Jinyiwei still has to reason with reason, but the Dongchang is not a reason with reason. Why do you have to stick to the rules now? Since you think Zhao is suspicious, then take Zhao back and torture him and ask slowly.

Xing'an felt that he was also stupid before. His confidants had no experience and forgot what the Dongchang did. This Dongchang had to talk about evidence like the Jinyiwei, so what would the Dongchang do? What the emperor ordered the Jinyiwei to do was to pay attention to the conclusive evidence, but if there was no need to pay attention to the evidence, the Dongchang was the best choice.

The East Factory was the deadly knife in secret, and the Jinyiwei was the knife that was intimidating in front of everyone on the surface.

Once Xing'an becomes clear, he understands what he should do.

Xing'an ordered the Dongchang men to take action immediately, and several confidants went straight to Nangong with enough people.

They wore the unique uniforms of the East Factory and had an embroidered saber hanging around their waists and rushed into the gate of Nangong with a mighty look.

Seeing this, the guards of Nangong hurriedly stepped forward to stop them: "Who are you? How dare you trespass into Nangong!"

The leader sneered and showed off the Dongchang brand: "Dongchang is doing business, idle people are waiting to retreat!"

When the guards saw the waist card, their faces changed but they still blocked the door: "This is Nangong. Without the emperor's will, no one is allowed to enter without permission!"

The players pushed away the guard impatiently, and the leader even said sternly: "The East Factory is ordered to investigate the case. Whoever dares to stop it will be killed!"

The guards were shocked by the momentum of the Dongchang and dared not stop them anymore. They could only watch the fans rush into Nangong, but more importantly, some people in the guards saw Xing'an riding on horseback.

However, things were not that simple. When the fans rushed to Zhao Yao's residence, they found that Zhao Yao was not in the room. What was even more surprising was that some eunuchs and guards in Nangong suddenly gathered and stood in front of the fans.

An older eunuch stood up with a little anger in his tone: "What are you going to do? This is Nangong, not a place for you to play wildly!"

The actors sneered: "The East Factory does not need to explain to you when doing business. If you know the truth, please move aside quickly, otherwise don't blame us for being polite!"

At this moment, Xing'an also brought more people over and whispered: "Dongchang investigates the case under the order. Who dares to stop it is to resist the order and refuse to obey it! How many of you have enough brains to cut off?"

The eunuchs and the guards looked at each other in the end, and finally they could only retreat to the side helplessly. No one dared to take responsibility for the crime of disrespect for the order. Xing'an waved his hand, and the men immediately rushed into Nangong Geng and began to search.

But slowly Xing'an's brows frowned. It would take so long to catch so many people.

At this moment, a monk hurriedly ran over and whispered in Xing'an's ear: "Sir, we found a dark room and an authentic tunnel behind us. After chasing us, the brothers found Zhao Yao inside, but there were a few masters around him who protected him and delayed some time. I hope he would forgive me."

Xing'an was also stunned for a moment, then realized that the person had already caught him, and nodded and said, "Lead the way!"

Soon, Xing'an saw Zhao Yao who was being bound, and then several corpses carried out by the men.

When he saw Zhao Yaoxing'an, he did not come forward to talk to him immediately. Instead, he looked at the injured Fanzi and asked the people around him: "How many brothers are injured."

The monk beside him hurriedly said, "It's okay, sir, we have many people with bows and crossbows. It doesn't take much effort to take down a few thieves, and it's just that a few idiots were accidentally chopped and raised by a few slashes."

Xing'an thought for a while: "Everyone went back to receive the reward, and each person had ten taels of silver for the doctor to heal his wounds. Before the injury was healed, there was no need to pay the money, and the others had five taels of silver for each person."
Chapter completed!