After this battle in Kaifeng City, Lu Zhen had vaguely guessed that the grain shortage here in Xingze County was controlled by the Zhou Wangfu. In addition, those Zhou Wangfu stewards and Zhu Xuan, the grain merchant here, actually matched, and the clues became clearer and clearer.

Obviously, the true identity of this so-called Yingze grain merchant is a steward under the Zhou Wangfu, who came here on the order of the King of Zhou, wanting to take advantage of the food shortage to exchange the land on which the people live at the least price, and achieve their ulterior purposes.

It's just that in this way, the Gong family, who is also a grain merchant, is very eye-catching. With the domineering style of Zhou Wangfu in Kaifeng, how could he let such a guy get a piece of the pie in the place he fancied? If that palace dust really has nothing to do with Zhou Wangfu, I'm afraid that it will be eradicated by the other party by all means, right?

Thinking about it like this, his true identity is about to come out - although he has changed his name, he should also be a descendant of King Zhou's mansion. And the reason why they did this extra and sent more people over was obviously to better hide people's eyes. After all, what Zhou Wangfu did this time was too shady, once it was found out, the imperial court would definitely intervene and even punish him.

Originally, Lu Zhen was just some speculations about this, but in fact, he couldn't think of it, let alone come up with further evidence and clues to confirm his inference. Unexpectedly, Zhu Xuan's greed actually sent such a clue to him with both hands-

Since they are actually one and all came out of the Zhou Palace, it is very likely that their food also comes from the same place and has the same packaging. Although this was just a speculation by Lu Jin, in the situation just now, he felt that he could gamble. Obviously, the other party couldn't be so careful, and even such details were taken into account.

And facts have proved that Lu Jin's judgment is quite accurate, and with this batch of grain appearing in front of everyone, the fact that Zhu Xuan and Gong Chen are actually from the same family has been revealed.

After listening to Lu Jin's analysis, everyone present became more and more surprised, and everyone stood there in a daze, unable to come back to their senses for a long time. The people in the government were even more frightened, they really didn't expect that the source of all the suffering in Xingze County was actually in the Zhou Wangfu in Kaifeng, which made them both angry and a little frightened, and they didn't know how to react.

"Boss Gong, now that the facts are in front of you, can you still deny it? You are the one who was sent to my Yingze County by the Zhou Wangfu and tried to use this vicious method with Zhu Xuan to take the people's fields for himself, right? Lu Zhen spoke again, his tone was full of indignation, and as he spoke, a pair of eyes were fixed on the other party's face, not allowing him the slightest room to dodge.

"I'm ......" Gong Chen snorted, but he couldn't say anything to deny it. Because this is indeed the case, and the strong pressure exuded by Lu Jin's body made him unable to open his eyes and talk nonsense, only silence.

But this silence is also an attitude, and he can be regarded as acquiescing. Suddenly, everyone present changed color, and even some of the Gong family's subordinates had annoyance in their eyes. Because they themselves are also from this Yingze County, and there are relatives and friends who are suffering in this famine, this account will naturally be counted on the head of the Zhou Wangfu.

"Is this really unreasonable, that the king of Zhou was so insatiable that he didn't even care about the life and death of the people? We must not let such a greedy person succeed. Brothers, do it for me, and then grab all the food and distribute it to the victims of the city! Yin Xiang, who was still a little worried, was overjoyed when he saw that things had evolved to this point, and he hurriedly gave the order.

His men immediately came to their senses, and with a low shout, they rushed straight into the warehouse, trying to snatch out some of the food while everyone hesitated. As soon as this opening is opened, and then the news is spread outside, the victims who have been provoked will inevitably erupt like a volcano, and then a civil uprising that will sweep the entire county will be completely produced.

But just as they were about to pounce, Lu Zhen suddenly shouted: "Slow! As he shouted, a group of brocade guards beside him also moved quickly, and decisively stopped in front of the warehouse door, blocking the pounce of those people.

Yin Xiang's subordinates here were still a little hesitant when they faced the Jinyi guards, so they were stunned and looked at them angrily: "At this time, do you still want to defend them?" Do the people of the city deserve to be so exploited and humiliated by them? Can't even keep the land on which you depend for your livelihood? ”

"Of course not, but I said before, I didn't come here today to grab food." Lu Zhen took a step forward and said with a serious expression: "Even if these people are at fault first, we must not use force and directly use force. What's more, there are still all the lords of the government here, they can't just watch each other's tricks succeed! ”

"Hah...... Boss Zheng, what you said is too naïve, they didn't dare to offend these two major grain merchants for the people, but now that they know that this matter is related to the dignified King Zhou, they will only be more and more afraid to retreat! Yin Xiang sneered disdainfully, and then looked at Wang Ningxian and the others on the side.

Sure enough, these people were now full of entanglement and retreat, which was indeed greatly unexpected by them, and at the same time far beyond the scope of what they could handle. Zhou Wang ...... That's a noble existence that they don't even dare to think about on weekdays, and where do they have the courage to fight for the people? Even if these people in front of them are just stewards in King Zhou's mansion, it is not something they can offend. Not to mention them, these county officials, that is, Bao Zhenggang, the prefect of Kaifeng, who is not still eaten to death, only obeys his orders?

"Ladies and gentlemen, now the life and death of tens of thousands of people in this county are in your hands, as the official of the imperial court, can you really bear to watch them being calculated and end up homeless?" Lu Jin sighed in his heart, but he still tried to persuade him. At least for now, these things have to be handled by the government, otherwise it will only make the entire Xingze a complete mess.

"I ...... What can we do? While it is very problematic for them to do so, the food is indeed their own. After hesitating for a moment, Wang Ningxian finally spoke, but he didn't like it very much.

Of course, what he said was also the truth, although the other party's actions were immoral, but they did not violate the law, which made the government really unable to come up with a reason to deal with them.

"Yes, surnamed Zheng, although we have something to hide, but these grains are indeed ours, you can't rob them, right?" Gong Chen replied. Even the manager of the Zhu family said with a sneer at this time: "The surname Zheng, we didn't force the people to exchange land for food, how to choose, it's all their own business, what does it have to do with you?" ”

Lu Zhen narrowed his eyes: "Yes, in this way, it seems that you really have some reason." But there is one thing you obviously forget, that is, the grain I got from Kaifeng before, but it was robbed by your Zhu family, and the government can't ignore it, right? Wang Xiancheng, Ding Dianshi, you can't help but give me an explanation for this matter, right? I don't want anything else now, but those are life-saving food for the victims of this county, and not a single grain is missing! ”

Everyone was stunned when they said this, and then they remembered that there was such a thing. And this time, Wang Ningxian and they couldn't shirk their responsibilities, and in the entanglement, they only heard Ding Le nod and said: "Mr. Zheng, what you said is that our county government is indeed responsible for this matter." The official promised you that he would take someone to ask for the grain back. But we can't do anything about the other food. ”

"Yes." Lu Zhen nodded, and pointed to the Zhu family steward: "I still want to sue him for framing, I hope you adults can also give me justice!" ”

The manager of the Zhu family shouted again that he was wronged, but this time the county officials could no longer protect him. In fact, these people are also angry with each other in their hearts, but it is only because of their backers, and the other party really did not break the law, so it is difficult to do it. But now that Lu Zhen has given such a reason, they can start naturally.

So, with Ding Le's order, several messengers quickly pounced and directly took down the Zhu family's steward. As for his subordinates, they can't protect him at all, after all, they are the lonely party here, and if they really make a move, they will only increase their guilt.

The situation in Gong Chen's side is also average, and he can only stare at Lu Zhen and them with hatred: "The surname Zheng, don't be complacent, the matter will never be settled like this!" ”

"That's what I'm telling you." Lu Zhen smiled calmly at him, and then led people out with the people in the official mansion.

Yin Xiang's subordinates were a little unwilling, and looked at their son: "Childe, this is ......" The latter showed an unpredictable smile: "And relax, the matter is far from over, we have a chance." As he spoke, he quickened his pace, caught up with Lu Jin, and asked, "Boss Zheng, are you going to forget it?" Just let them frame these innocent people? ”

"Of course I wouldn't do that. However, there are some things that must not be rushed, and only after you have everything in your hands can you show the real hole cards. As for those with ulterior motives, whether they are greedy for the land of the people, or those who have other intentions, I will make them pay a sufficient price. Lu Zhen said, and glanced at Yin Xiang again as if he had a deep meaning.

This made Yin Gongzi's heart suddenly tighten, and he felt that his heart was seen through by this glance: "Could it be ...... He already knows my ultimate purpose? But who is he? At this moment, he was already vigilant!