Stand-in eunuch: I pamper the harem for the emperor

Chapter 153 The confidant
Matches are something that every household needs. They are fast-moving consumer goods and make money quickly.

Of course, the main thing is that with saltpeter and phosphate rock, doing this is the easiest.

"Master Lu, do you mean to start the match business first?"

Situ Tianyin said happily.

Match business?Okay, it can be considered a business.

"Yes, we make matches first and then we make other things."

Lu Hao nodded slightly.

"How to produce this match? We don't know how to do it! Master Lu, can you teach us first?"

Situ Tianyin said.

"This matter is not that simple. It needs to be considered in the long term, so..."

Lu Hao briefly talked about the specific division of labor.

Tianyin Pavilion is responsible for providing saltpeter, phosphate rock, wood and other raw materials, while Lu Hao is responsible for organizing personnel to prepare gunpowder and phosphorus powder to produce matches.

These matches were returned to Tianyin Pavilion and sold in its stores. According to Lu Hao, Lu Hao accounted for [-]% of the profits and Tianyin Pavilion accounted for [-]%.

It took Lu Hao two full hours to complete the work arrangements here.

As for oil, Lu Hao thought about asking the Supervision Department to send people to collect it, and then use the simplest atmospheric distillation method to extract gasoline, kerosene and diesel.

If successful, these raw materials will be sold at a good price.

If used in war, they would be ordinary gasoline bottles and barrels, and their lethality would be terrifying.

"Master Lu, our Tianyin Pavilion has bought a three-story building next to the Supervision Department and is planning to reopen Tianyin Pavilion tomorrow. I hope you will appreciate it then."

Situ Tianyin invited.

As for Tianyinfang, which was previously demolished by the Supervision Department, it has been completely abandoned after suffering a fire.

After Situ Tianyin investigated this matter, he learned that the Supervision Department had clearly asked Jin Ruyi from Tianyinfang to inform the headquarters, but these owners actually kept it from her.

As for Jin Ruyi of Tianyin Pavilion, there are other ignorant guys who are dead. Tianyin Pavilion does not need those self-righteous and self-righteous guys.

"Lord Pavilion Master, it's not that I don't want to come, it's just that my time is very tight, so I can only see if I am free then. If I am free, I will definitely go and support!"

Lu Hao responded with a smile.

"Master Lu, in order to celebrate the success of our cooperation, I would like to treat you all to a meal. I wonder if you would appreciate it?"

Situ Tianyin invited with a smile.

"Lord Pavilion Master, forget about eating. I still have many things to deal with. If I have time another day, I will treat you to dinner."

Lu Hao decisively refused.

There is still a lot of information that needs to be processed today, and the Supervision Department must be convened for a meeting to see if the cancer hidden in the Supervision Department can be removed.

After all, someone was able to seize such a good opportunity to ambush him yesterday. If no one tipped him off, they wouldn't believe it if they killed him.

"In that case, let's take our leave."

Situ Tianyin said goodbye.

Lu Hao personally saw them off until they were at the door, watched them leave, and then returned to the Supervision Department.

"Master Zhang, yesterday I went to check the oil, and I was assassinated on the way back..."

Lu Hao called Zhang Zhongwei into the office room and briefly talked about yesterday's situation.

"After finding out, I will ask the person behind the scenes. I want to know who wants my life?"

"Don't worry, sir, my subordinates will go investigate immediately and make sure to find out this traitor."

Zhang Zhongwei took the order and left.

Lu Hao calmed down and checked the information sent today.

Chen Lin's army still has not set out. The vanguard army has reached the border of the Great Yan Empire and is resting on the spot with no intention of marching.

Hearing this, the Xixia Kingdom was now panicking and was discussing countermeasures.

Xue Yue, the general in charge of conquering the east, received a letter asking for help from Murong Hong, who was guarding the eastern border, and sent his generals with [-] troops to rush to the rescue.

General Pingnan in the south issued a warning to the Sui Empire that if it continued to gather troops, it would be attacked.

There are a lot of other gossips that seem to be insignificant.

At dinner time, Du Ze came in a hurry.

"Sir, two young eunuchs were assassinated!"

Du Ze said in a deep voice.

"How did you die?" Lu Hao's face darkened.

"The two young eunuchs and the four guards were all spared."

Du Ze reported truthfully.

"How did the news leak out?"

Lu Hao looked very angry.

"Sir, I feel that your whereabouts are under control."

Du Ze had no doubts about his own people.

However, Lu Hao knew very well that with his hearing and vision, coupled with his anti-tracking ability, it would be impossible for these people to follow him.

However, last night, after he went to interrogate two young eunuchs, they were killed today.

How could it be possible that he didn't leak it?
"Master Du, when you went to arrest people, how many people did you take with you?"

Lu Hao asked calmly.

"Sir, when I went to arrest people, I brought five people with me, all of whom were my confidants..."

Du Ze answered truthfully.

"That is to say, apart from the four people who were killed, there is still one person left. Who is this person?"

Lu Hao asked in a deep voice.

"The only person left is his deputy named Zhong Weidong, who is right outside the door."

Du Ze looked out the door with confusion on his face.

"Master Du, I assert that if you are not the mole, then you are Zhong Weidong."

Lu Hao smiled calmly.

"Sir, are you sure?"

Du Ze still didn't believe it.

"affim!"

Lu Hao nodded heavily.

"Subordinates know!"

Du Ze nodded slightly, his eyes flashing with murderous intent.

"Don't alert the snake, tell him, just say... I guess the accident happened because I leaked my whereabouts. It's hard to arrest people these days..."

Lu Hao said, throwing out a few ingots of silver, "Give him these coins and give him two days off to take a rest."

"My subordinates understand!"

Du Ze responded.

"Don't follow him, lest you reveal your fault. I will send someone there. You should go back and have a good rest."

Lu Hao said and threw out a few ingots of gold, "This is for you."

"Sir, I don't dare to ask for it!"

Du Zecheng said in fear.

"I know that you have a wife and children at home. This is for them. Follow me and work hard. I will not treat you badly."

Lu Hao said with a smile.

"My subordinates must do their best."

Du Ze was extremely moved.

"Go ahead and act natural."

Lu Hao added with a smile.

Du Ze nodded slightly, took a deep breath, and turned around.

Lu Hao walked slowly to the window and looked at Zhong Weidong, who was carrying money and happily walked out of the door of the Supervision Department.

Zhong Weidong believed Du Ze's words, put down his guard, took the money and prepared to spend it.

Along Huangcheng Street, we headed all the way towards the largest restaurant on this street.

He seemed careless, but he was also observing behind him to see if anyone was following him?
It's already evening, it's dinner time, and the business in Juxian Building is very booming.

Zhong Weidong glanced around and entered the restaurant leisurely.

(End of this chapter)