Looking at Lu Jin's determined posture, even Zhu Yan felt a little uneasy, and Governor Bao was even more solemn: "Zheng Lu, what you said is true?" You didn't hide your food in your home? "If that's the case, Zhu Yan won't even have the slightest reason.

Of course, it was impossible for Lu Zhen to ignore the prefect in front of him, so he bowed slightly and said, "Lord Hui, that's exactly the case." In fact, we wanted to buy some food for what we needed, but now the people of the city are scrambling in various grain stores, so we don't care about it for a while. However, I couldn't figure it out, why the government suddenly issued such an order, which really didn't make sense. ”

"This ......" Bao Zhenggang's face immediately showed embarrassment, this was the first time someone had directly asked him about the unreasonable life, but he obviously couldn't come up with a reasonable reason.

As soon as he saw this, Zhu Yan was a little annoyed again, this was clearly referring to Sang scolding Huai and saying that he was his own prince, so he immediately shouted: "This is the meaning of the government, how can you be a small citizen who can ask at will?" The charges on your own body have not been cleared yet, I think you are talking about him left and right, and you are obviously empty-hearted! Your Excellency, this matter must be thoroughly investigated, and I can guarantee that he and his men must have hidden the grain! ”

The meaning of this sentence is actually very clear, that is, he wants the prefect yamen to send people to search Lu Jin's residence, and even torture Lu Jin, forcing him to tell the truth. But this time, his wishful thinking couldn't be started, because Lu Zhen spoke again: "It's just nonsense." Not to mention that there is no food in my yard, which the people outside can testify. Even if there is food, as I said before, is this a violation of the king's law? My lord, now I am the plaintiff, this fang and the accomplice rushed into my house at will to make trouble, and now I will take it down and send it to the government, and I hope the government will punish it severely! ”

"You ......" Zhu Yan didn't expect that the other party would still be so stubborn after confirming his identity, and he actually wanted the government to convict him, which made him tremble with anger, and he didn't know how to speak for a while.

Of course, Governor Bao didn't dare to really follow Lu Jin's will to condemn the people of the Zhou Palace, so he thought of calming the people: "I'm afraid this matter is inappropriate." Zheng Lu, in the opinion of this official, today's incident should be a misunderstanding, presumably it was Zhu Guan who did his best to do his job, which collided with you. Since both sides actually have nothing to lose, I think that's it, right? ”

Zhu Yan's face sank again, he had never suffered such a big loss in the hands of people as today, how could he swallow this breath? So subconsciously, he wanted to reject the proposal. But just as he was about to speak again in a rage, a voice sounded outside: "Lord Prefect is wise, and I also think that it is best for this matter to end like this." As soon as this voice came to his mouth, the objection that Zhu Yan had to hold back, because the person who did not pay attention to the rules and walked into the court so slowly and openly was Zhu Ke, the second steward of the Zhou Palace.

Don't look at Zhu Xun and Zhu Ke, they are called the second and third stewards respectively, and their status in the palace is not much different, but in fact, the two are different. Because Zhu Ke, like Zhu Zhe, is the confidant of His Royal Highness King Zhou, and he has to discuss with them about big and small affairs, as for Zhu Ke, he is just taking care of miscellaneous affairs outside the palace, although he also has a lot of power, but his status in the palace is far less than that of the second steward in front of him. So when Zhu Ke suddenly came forward to speak, he could only endure it even if he was dissatisfied.

To be able to become a trusted cronie of King Zhou, Zhu Ke's ability is naturally far above the irascible Zhu Yan, he only listened to some answers outside, and he has already tasted some tastes, obviously this foreign businessman named Zheng Lu is not a good stubble, if he has been entangled here, his own family will not be able to please. In this case, it is better to sell the prefect of Bao to save face and expose the matter.

Of course, that doesn't mean they just want to do that. Everyone has provoked the head of the Zhou Wangfu, and they, as domestic slaves, naturally have to fight back and punish these bold fanatics. But not now, as long as the prefect yamen puts them out, the next thing is up to them. He believes that even if these guys are defeated and taken away in front of the government at that time, the prefect of Bao will turn a blind eye and know nothing.

Zhu Ke went straight to the court so rudely, but he didn't annoy our Lord Bao. On the contrary, he was still a little lucky, fortunately Zhu Ke was still reasonable, otherwise if Zhu Ke was allowed to mess around like this, things would become more and more out of control.

"In this case, the official thought that this matter was settled, and you each ......" Before the two words could be said from his mouth, the next person in the hall spoke again: "Slow! Everyone looked at it in surprise, but they saw Lu Jin's cold face with a little banter and dissatisfaction: "My lord, have you forgotten a little, you are the plaintiff below!" Is there any reason for the defendant to decide whether to pursue the case or not? ”

"You...... You really don't know anything! The clay man also has three points of earthiness, this time Bao Zhenggang was really annoyed, slapped the table and said: "This official is planning for you, do you really dare to entangle with the people of the dignified Zhou Palace?" Of course, when he said this, he selectively ignored what would happen to Lu Zhen and the others after they went out once the matter was settled in the official mansion.

But Lu Zhen was so frightened by him, and immediately looked up at the other party: "Lord Prefect, I just want to ask, is this Kaifeng City the world of my Ming Dynasty, or the world of his Zhou Wangfu?" Is my Ming law's law still useful here, is it that as long as it involves the people of the Zhou Palace, all the laws and laws of the king can be abandoned? ”

These righteous and strict words were so straight that Bao Zhenggang was speechless, and the anger that arose just now disappeared in a blink of an eye. Ask yourself, he is actually very ashamed and unwilling, but what can he do now?

Zhu Ke also glanced at the person in front of him with a surprised face, was the other party really bold enough to be fearless of the power of the palace, or had he already guessed the consequences of a compromise, so he would come here? Either way, it's a bit tricky.

Seeing that they were all speechless, Lu Zhen took a step further: "In the past few years, I have traveled to many places and seen many dignitaries, but I have really never encountered such an unreasonable thing!" The people regard food as the sky, how can there be a reason why the government strictly orders the people not to buy and sell grain, and this is not something strictly forbidden by the imperial court, and it is not a monopoly such as salt and iron, so how can it issue orders at will?

"Before, I felt a little strange why the government would make such a mess. Now I understand, I'm afraid this is not the meaning of the prefect or the higher-level government, but completely the instructions conveyed by the Zhou Wangfu. As for the reason, it is nothing more than a good word. But as the king of a land, the grandson of Fengzi and Long, with the dignity of His Royal Highness the King of Zhou, how could he do such a thing to compete with the people for profit? So in the final analysis, it's you waiting for someone to fake the order, and the fox is fake and the tiger is mighty!

"Now, the conspiracy you are waiting for has been uncovered by me, and you still want to fool people to settle the matter? In this world, things can't escape a single word. If the prefect really has any concerns and does not dare to deal with this matter fairly, then I will have no choice but to sue him. Moreover, I will bring the public opinion of the people in this city to meet His Royal Highness King Zhou and ask him to come forward to administer justice! As he spoke, he shook his hand, and seemed to be really planning to leave the court and go outside to encourage the people to go to the palace to make trouble.

"Slow down ......" Bao Zhenggang and Zhu Ke almost spoke in unison to stop it, this time, the two of them were really anxious, because Lu Zhen had already hit their fate.

Today's interrogation was limited to the people in the yamen from beginning to end, and none of the people outside were allowed to sit in to observe, so these people had fewer worries. But once Lu Zhen is allowed to go out and poke things out, this fire will burn to the palace, and things will become completely out of control.

Because there are some things that can be done, but they can't be said, and they can't let the people understand the inside story.

The prefect's yamen issued an order to strictly prohibit the sale of grain, and the people might be able to accept it even if they were dissatisfied. Because they represent the imperial court, in everyone's opinion, this may also be the idea of the imperial court from the overall situation.

But once the matter was exposed, saying that it was because the palace wanted to compete with the people that the government was forced to issue such an order, then the matter was completely different. No matter how fearful the people were, it was impossible for them to endure such unfair treatment. They may follow Lu Zhen to the palace to seek justice, and some people may even go elsewhere to complain, or even run to the capital to sue the royal court.

And this, neither the Zhou Wangfu nor the Bao Governor's Mansion can bear it. The former is naturally worried about becoming the target of public criticism, not only will the prince's reputation be ruined, but it may even allow people in the court to find an opportunity to deal with the prince, and the result will be completely difficult to say. As for the latter, the situation is even worse, once the matter spreads, the prefect of Bao actually joined forces with the vassal king to oppress the local people, his reputation will be completely stinky, not only can he not be an official, even if he returns to his hometown, he will become the object of everyone's spit, and this life will be completely ruined.

So no matter who it was, they didn't dare to let Lu Jin's decision come true, and the officials next to him also quickly ran out after their own adults gave an order, blocking Lu Jin's way and making him unable to get out of the court.

In fact, Lu Zhen didn't mean to do this, he was just bluffing. Because he knows very well that in this way, he must face the palace, and then he can only show his identity. But now is not the time, so as soon as he saw someone blocking him, he also stopped his movements, and just looked back at the other party coldly: "I don't know what else you have to say?" ”

He knows that he has grasped the key point of the other party, and the initiative is already in his hands!