Chapter 10 The Shocking Case
What Li Xiao didn't expect was that at the critical moment of the bloody battle at the front, something big happened at the rear.
"Why did the output of Quanzhou Arsenal suddenly drop? What happened?
Quanzhou Arsenal is responsible for the production of naval gun ammunition, as well as torpedoes and bombs.
Do you know how big of a problem it will be if they don't produce enough?
The soldiers on the front line have no ammunition, and their weapons are just piles of scrap metal."
Li Hao angrily threw the report in the face of the head of the Ministry of Industry!
The second brother Li Xiu urged him to send two telegrams a day. The front line needed to stock up on ammunition and start the campaign to attack Corsica.
But now the Quanzhou Arsenal, which is responsible for the production of naval ammunition, is facing a suspension of production. How can Li Hao not be angry?
"Sir Ci Fu, this...!" The young director of the Ministry of Works was frightened and trembling. Li Hao's temper has been very bad recently, so withdrawing his errand is a trivial matter.
If someone fails to do things well and delays military operations, the label will be slapped on his head.
If you carry this name at this time, someone will definitely ask you to go to jail.
Those people in black in the Supervision Department not only have black clothes, but they are also really black people.
"I don't understand what this or that is. Go home and take care of your child, and give up your position to someone who can do it."
Li Hao stared at the director of the Ministry of Industry with a fierce look as if he wanted to eat someone.
"Sir Cifu, it's because... because all the money in the Quanzhou Arsenal is stored in the Nanjing branch of the Bohai Bank.
But for some unknown reason, the Nanjing Branch froze the money from the Quanzhou Arsenal.
The arsenal has no money to buy raw materials, so naturally... there will be insufficient production.
Not to mention insufficient production, if the matter is not resolved, production will be stopped in two months."
The young director of the Ministry of Industry felt a little aggrieved. How could he solve such a big matter?
"The money has been frozen? How much money is there?" Li Hao was shocked when he heard this. He didn't expect that the problem actually happened at the bank.
"Two hundred...two million and eighty million silver dollars." The young director of the Ministry of Industry stuttered and said carefully.
"Two million and eighty million silver dollars, so much money is said to be frozen?" Li Hao's eyes widened in disbelief.
"This...! Mr. Cifu, this official is from the Ministry of Industry. How could he know about this matter?
You should ask the account department or someone from Da Ming Bank."
The young director of the Ministry of Industry looked aggrieved. He was in charge of how much ammunition the arsenal produced, but the arsenal was under the control of the Ministry of War.
However, matters related to the bank are managed by the account department and the head office of Daming Bank.
"Go down!" Li Hao waved his hand helplessly. He also knew that this kind of thing was too difficult for him.
After thinking for a while, Li Hao picked up the phone and called Lu Zhu.
"Sister Lvzhu, are you free? I'll come find you."
There are not many people in China who can be as polite as Li Hao, and Lvzhu can become one of them by virtue of her strength.
Soon, Li Hao arrived in Luzhu's Supervision Department building in a car.
Lu Zhu personally went downstairs to greet Li Hao and welcomed him into the building of the Supervision Department.
"Sister Luzhu, I came here this time to ask about the Quanzhou Naval Arsenal.
This matter is related to whether the second brother has enough ammunition at the front, so...!"
Li Hao reached out and took a cup of tea that Lu Zhu made himself.
"I know about this. It is said that the Quanzhou Naval Arsenal used their deposits as a guarantee for the Egyptian Petroleum Company.
Later, the Egyptian Petroleum Company failed to repay the loan, so the Bohai Bank deducted 2.8 million mature silver coins from the Quanzhou Naval Arsenal and refused to use them.
Anyway, the lawsuit over this matter has already been brought to the head office of Daming Bank, and people from the account department are also following up to investigate.
Right now, there is no result yet.”
"Bohai Bank, isn't that the first batch of private equity banks approved by the imperial court?" Li Hao asked doubtfully.
"Of course, back then, Zheng Zhilong, the old man of the Zheng family, was at the height of his power. Even the commander-in-chief had to give him some dignity.
Banking is a profitable business, so the Zheng family came forward to organize several shareholders and established the Bohai Bank.
The exchange business is considered good both at home and abroad, and it mainly deals with business from domestic to the Middle East.
You know, your second sister-in-law has a great influence in the Middle East. She also has a great influence on Europe!"
Lu Zhu also poured herself a cup of tea and sat across from Li Hao.
"I understand!" Li Hao understood what was going on in an instant.
After all, the Zheng family opened this bank to make money. And Quanzhou is the base of the Zheng family's power.
Egyptian Petroleum Company, haha! That is the Zheng family's oil company.
"Sister Lvzhu, please help us get to the bottom of this matter. The Quanzhou Arsenal is a factory that produces front-line ammunition, so there can be no delay."
“The truth comes to light?
I'm afraid it's difficult. As far as I know, the Ministry of Accounts has now found out that the official seal and procedures of the exchange office are all forged.
Moreover, the manager who handles the business can’t be found either." Luzhu said, looking at Li Hao playfully.
"Can't find it! Haha, I think he was silenced.
It is estimated that the bones are not in Xuanwu Lake now, but also in the Yangtze River." Li Hao was stunned when he heard the news.
As far as killing people and silencing them is concerned, it can be done quickly and quickly.
"I don't know whether you will keep silent or not. After all, your old sister is not a fairy.
But I know another thing!"
"What's up?"
"The Quanzhou Arsenal is a factory affiliated to the Ministry of War, but your sister-in-law has shares in the Bohai Bank and the Egyptian Petroleum Company.
Check it out..., you know." Luzhu gave Li Hao a playful look.
"Big...!" At this moment, Li Hao had no idea.
If the sister-in-law is implicated, Li Xiao will also be implicated.
If this case continues to be investigated, it will be a big deal. If there is any public opinion, it will be very detrimental in wartime.
"Now Fourth Master, please tell me whether to investigate or not.
Check, to what extent." Lv Zhu used the cup lid to scoop up the floating tea on the tea cup.
The ball was kicked back to Li Hao's feet. Li Hao gritted his teeth and felt a war between heaven and man in his heart.
This matter can be big or small. If we really investigate the matter behind the scenes, God knows what kind of shocking inside story we can find out.
"check!
Check his bottom!" After a while, Li Hao gritted his teeth and said.
"Fourth Master, please think carefully. This case has been thoroughly investigated, but...!"
Lu Zhu hesitated for a moment, but she didn't expect that at this point, Li Hao still wanted to investigate, and he still wanted to get to the bottom of it.
"Check! Get to the bottom of it. No matter who is involved, get to the bottom of it."
This world was brought down by my eldest brother and us brothers, and these people will never be allowed to commit wanton corruption and harm.
If something happens, I'll just take care of it."
"Good! What a brave and loyal Fourth Master.
Chapter completed!