Traveling to Ancient Times: My Space Contains Weapons

Chapter 344 Zheng Wenkai, the Shrewd Man of Great Xia

After visiting Zheng Jing's workshop for a short while, Chu Chen left.

In his mind, there was another task: to first observe the staffing of the workshop.

Since Kato Kaname knew that the Great Xia was manufacturing weapons when he was in Japan, there must be a problem within the Ministry of Works.

But after entering and asking around, Chu Chen felt that there was little chance of the secrets being leaked here.

If this workshop leaked information, then Japan would know more than just that Great Xia was manufacturing weapons.

I originally intended to discuss this matter with Zhou Shixun beforehand.

But they're busy recognizing their relatives right now, so they probably don't have time to think about these things. Besides, even if the Ministry of Works has a problem, they should inform Zheng Wenkai in advance. If Zhou Shixun finds out and blames them, Zheng Wenkai will have time to deal with it.

So after leaving the workshop, Chu Chen went straight to the Ministry of Works.

At the entrance of the engineering department, Zheng Wenkai, having received a report from his subordinate, hurriedly came out.

"Oh, Brother Chu, what a rare guest! Please come in quickly."

"Lord Zheng, the weather is so nice today, why don't we go for a walk?"

Zheng Wenkai immediately became interested upon hearing Chu Chen's words.

"Haha, my brother is a man of strong character, let's go..."

Not long after, Zheng Wenkai led Chu Chen into a place called Ziyuelou.

Once inside, a mother with a swaying, large bottom led the two into a private room.

Chu Chen said somewhat awkwardly, "Brother Zheng, that's not what I meant!"

Since this is a brothel, it would be inappropriate to call him Lord Zheng.

"Brother Chu, this is indeed not as good as your Red Romance, but it has its own unique flavor. Since we're here, let's have a few drinks."

Helpless, Chu Chen could only follow him into the private room.

Soon, a fragrant breeze filled the air, and the large dining table was instantly filled with people.

"Come, come, Brother Chu, I've been learning a foreign language lately. What do you think of this Persian teacher?"

Chu Chen looked up and saw a woman with a modern European face, obediently leaning against Zheng Wenkai, occasionally giving Chu Chen flirtatious glances.

He couldn't help but think to himself with disdain, "Your foreign language skills are so damn fitting for the occasion."

However, as a high-ranking official, Chu Chen didn't bother with him.

So he waved to the madam and said, "Tell the girls to go out for a while; we have something important to discuss."

Upon hearing this, Mommy immediately turned to look at Zheng Wenkai.

She knew Zheng Wenkai's identity very well, but she didn't recognize this young man, so she had to ask Zheng Wenkai's opinion.

Seeing Chu Chen's serious expression, Zheng Wenkai immediately waved to his mother.

After the girls had all left, he asked, "Brother Chu, what is so urgent?"

Chu Chen glanced at Zheng Wenkai and thought to himself that this guy was definitely not a traitor. If he were a traitor, the Japanese would have known about the gunpowder long ago.

So he said to him, "Brother Zheng, there might be spies from other countries in your Ministry of Works."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Wenkai immediately tensed up.

"Brother Chu, what makes you say that?"

So Chu Chen told him about the information he had obtained in Japan, which made Zheng Wenkai break out in a cold sweat.

"You mean, the secret of how we made that firearm has been leaked?"

"That's right, Brother Zheng, you should investigate this thoroughly!"

Zheng Wenkai was terrified. If His Majesty found out about this, then he...

"Brother Chu, is His Majesty aware of this matter?"

"I haven't told him yet, but I was thinking it might be a problem on your end, so I told you first!"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Wenkai immediately felt relieved and quickly stood up to raise his glass to Chu Chen.

"Brother Chu, I am deeply grateful and will offer you a toast. Rest assured, His Majesty will not need to intervene; I will be able to find this person myself."

Chu Chen understood his unspoken meaning perfectly, so he immediately raised his glass and said, "Brother Zheng, don't worry, this is between you and me!"

"Haha, very good!"

After a period of foreign language study, Chu Chen took his leave and returned to his residence in the capital.

After instructing the maid not to let anyone disturb him, Chu Chen entered the room and instantly appeared in the spatial dimension.

Half an hour later, Chu Chen emerged from the space with an A3 sheet of paper in his hand, on which a schematic diagram of a flintlock musket was drawn in pencil.

Whether or not one can understand it is up to Zheng Jing.

The next morning, Chu Chen finished washing up and came out of his room, only to see Zheng Jing waiting in the reception room.

Today, Zheng Jing no longer has the unshaven look; instead, he appears to have been carefully groomed and looks clean and tidy.

Upon seeing Chu Chen emerge, he immediately stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Zheng Jing, greet your uncle!"

"Alright, let's eat breakfast. I don't have that many rules here!"

Zheng Jing suppressed his curiosity and quickly finished the breakfast prepared by the maid, then obediently waited to the side.

Chu Chen, holding the bowl in one hand, turned and went into the room. When he came out, he threw the A3 sheet of paper at him.

"Take it and study it yourself, see if you can understand it."

Zheng Jing took the blueprints as if they were a treasure, stared at them intently for a while, and then casually tossed the paper into the stove.

"What the hell are you doing? I've been drawing for a whole hour."

“Uncle, this is a divine artifact and must not be seen by outsiders. Therefore, I have taken the liberty of destroying it!”

Chu Chen looked at him in surprise: "You understood it?"

“Uncle, I am not very talented, but I have understood and memorized it. Please rest assured, I will live up to your expectations and make this item.”

After listening, Chu Chen gulped down the porridge in his bowl, thinking to himself that Zheng Wenkai was doing nothing all day but learning foreign languages.

Could this child not be his biological son? Why is he so frighteningly intelligent?

"Alright, remember that and go back to do it. I'll be waiting for your results in two days."

"Then I'll take my leave now!"

After saying that, Zheng Jingfei ran out of the mansion gate like a flying bird.

Not long after Zheng Jing left, several people carrying several boxes arrived at the gate of the mansion.

"Excuse me, is this the residence of Young Master Chu?"

"Who are you?" the maid asked, opening the door and looking at the visitors.

"I am Chu Chen, and what business do you have with me?"

"Young Master Chu, my master Zheng sent me here to deliver a gift as a token of his gratitude."

When asked about the gift, Chu Chen frowned in confusion, but then instantly understood.

Thinking to himself, Zheng Wenkai really is the makings of an official. He's trying to silence us, so why not accept it?

"Haha, then please thank your master for me!"

Chu Chen instructed everyone to carry the box inside, and then walked up to the leader and handed him a silver ingot.

"Thank you, Young Master Xie Chu. We'll take our leave then!"

After the group left, Chu Chen opened the box and saw that it was full of silver. He turned to the guard, Old Qin, and said...

"Old Qin, keep one box of this silver for your household expenses."