When this situation was set before, Yang Zhen's intention was naturally to eradicate Yan Huan, the Cao Gang, and the people related to them to avenge the change in Hangzhou. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 info But after that, his goal has changed a little, especially when he knows that he can start with Yan Huan and the others to deal with the Xu family, he feels that he may not necessarily kill them, and it is also a good choice to use them.

Yan Huan, who was already desperate in his heart, was stunned when he heard his words: "You, what do you want me to do?" When asked, his expression was full of anticipation, and he didn't want to miss any opportunity.

The other officials didn't feel a little nervous, and they didn't know what Yang Zhen was talking about. Could it be that he wants to use Yan Huan to put pressure on himself and others, so that he can wait on his side in the matter of the Xu family?

If that were the case, the officials really didn't know what to do with this decision. Of course, the Xu family would not dare to offend, but if Yang Zhen really grasped some of his own criminal evidence as a threat, I am afraid it would be difficult for him to refuse to say no.

Under everyone's nervous gaze, Yang Zhen ordered the two important pieces of evidence to be presented to the court, and after letting Yan Huan look at them, he said coldly: "You tell me honestly, are these two things very related?" ”

After seeing the drawings of the sea ship, Yan Huan's body trembled again: "He even found this?" In this way, I am completely hopeless...... "Of course, he knows how big the crime of building a sea ship is, although it is not comparable to robbing official salt, it is also a capital crime. Now that the two sins are combined, it is really difficult to turn over.

And when his eyes fell on the letter that had been burned so that he couldn't see the contents clearly, Yan Huan was a little stunned, and then suddenly came over: "Could it be that he is so shrewd that he can figure out the connection and know that it is the sea ship that the Xu family wants me to build?" But it's not right, even if he really guessed, according to the habits of people in officialdom, shouldn't he pretend that he doesn't know anything? ”

Seeing his hesitant and puzzled look, Yang Zhen was a little impatient, and snorted: "Yan Huan, the official's patience is limited, even if you don't think about yourself, you have to think about your two sons." Hurry up and tell me honestly, who did you get the drawings of the sea ship from? ”

For Yan Huan, this can no longer be regarded as a hint, and he is also quickly convinced of the fact that Yang Zhen really intends to pull things on the Xu family! This realization made his brain spin quickly, and he began to think about what was best for him.

In the end, he felt it was best to tell the truth. Because in this way, Yang Zhen's mind can be smoothed, and at the same time, the huge Huating Xu family can be pulled in. He believes that although Yang Zhen can easily arrest and convict himself with the power of Jinyiwei, and can also let these Yangzhou officials completely stand on his side, but if he wants to be an enemy of the Xu family, I'm afraid he doesn't have the ability to do it, right?

Yan Huan, who is a native of Jiangnan, naturally knows very well how powerful the Xu family is here, and once Yang Zhen offends them, the result will inevitably be a big defeat. Then maybe you can still have a chance of life!

His mind was spinning rapidly, Yan Huan finally made up his mind, and at the same time, his eyes gently swept over the bodies of those officials on the side, presumably their situation would be very embarrassing and sad this time: "My lord's expectation is good, this sea ship drawing is from the Xu family. And they really wanted to join forces with our Cao gang to go to sea to trade......"

As soon as these words came out, the expressions of everyone in the hall changed greatly at the same time. Yang Zhen is eyes flashed, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "This Yan Huan is really not a stupid person, he understood my intentions at once, and seeing that he answered so simply, he wanted to use a strategy to drive away the tiger and devour the wolf." ”

The other officials were dumbfounded, wishing that they were deaf and blind, and they didn't hear or see anything. But the facts are in front of them, they already know about it, and it is impossible to pretend to be deaf and dumb, so one by one they are even more silent, looking at Yang Zhen with the eyes of a madman, I don't know what kind of madness he is, he actually has to bite the Xu family!

"Is that really the case?" Yang Zhen nodded lightly, and his eyes swept over the officials: "This Huating Xu family is really bold, and he doesn't take my Daming Law in his eyes at all?" I wonder what you think about this? ”

"This ......" How could the officials express their position, they all looked at each other, unable to say anything, and only hated themselves for not getting sick today, why did they come to join in such a lively scene.

Yang Zhen understood how difficult they were, and he didn't want to persecute them for the time being, so he turned his gaze back to Yan Huan's body: "What you said is the truth?" You should also know what kind of crime it is to bite an innocent person indiscriminately, right? ”

"Hmph, I've all been guilty of such a big crime, will I frame others casually again? What I say is true! ”

"Okay, then let's sign it." Yang Zhen was not polite, and with a wave of his hand, the secretary he had prepared sent the court trial testimony to Yan Huan.

Yan Huan hurriedly scanned it, and after finding that there was indeed no problem, he pressed his fingerprint, which was completely condemned to his betrayal of the Xu family.

After everything was done, Yang Zhen ordered someone to take Yan Huan out, and then he swept his eyes over the officials who didn't belong to the gods: "Ladies and gentlemen, what do you think about this?" ”

There was silence in response. There is no way, these officials are well aware of the truth of protecting themselves, and they really don't want to get involved in this kind of immortal fight-they are already very sure of one thing now, Yang Zhen really intends to attack the Xu family this time. And this kind of struggle is not something that these small magistrates can participate in, and they feel that they are not even cannon fodder.

But Yang Zhen asked so, and they couldn't help but answer, and after a while, Yao Qingzhi said with a bitter face: "Lord Yang, this matter is really too big, and it is too strange, please forgive the officials and others for being shallow in their studies, and they really can't give their opinions." If you really want to say it, the lower officials don't dare to believe it. But don't worry, my lord, I won't dare to reveal anything related to today's events until I get out of this door......"

"Lord Yao......" Hearing the meaning of staying out of the matter in his words, Yang Zhen immediately turned his face blank: "You can't escape like this." We are all people from the imperial court, and the food king should share the worries of His Majesty, and now that this kind of thing has happened, how can we pretend that it has not happened? What a deception this is......"

Hearing him say these words in a gloomy voice, the crowd was a stirring spirit again. Only then did they think of a point, this person in front of them was not an ordinary court official, but the leader of the Jinyi Guard, who supervised hundreds of officials for the Son of Heaven, and what he said just now could be used to persuade any official, but he should not have said it to him.

What is a dilemma, what is involuntarily, now our Yao Governor Yao Lord Yao finally feels it clearly. This made him feel the urge to cry, why did he carry it like this, and he couldn't even escape when he encountered such a fatal thing.

As for the others, they were even more crying and sad, but they didn't even dare to say more. They knew very well that at this time, they could only listen to the mercy of others, and only see if their boss Yao Zhifu could withstand Yang Zhen's pressure.

But obviously, in the face of Yang Zhen's strong pressure, Yao Qingzhi had no ability to top at all, so he could only say softly after some hesitation: "Then according to Lord Yang's intentions, how should this matter be handled?" ”

Hearing this, everyone chuckled in their hearts, knowing that he had compromised, which meant that he would work with Yang Zhen to investigate the Xu family's violation of the sea ban, which was not a good thing.

A satisfied smile appeared on Yang Zhen's face: "It seems that the prefect is still loyal to the imperial court, what about the adults?" "This is to continue to force the rest of the people to take a stand.

And in this case, how dare others choose another path? So after repeated hesitation, all the officials of Yangzhou Mansion also nodded in agreement, saying that they should take Yang Zhen and Jinyi Wei as the head of the horse to find out illegal things such as the Xu family's smuggling at sea.

"Very well, you are all loyal servants of the imperial court, and I will make this clear to the imperial court. Once the truth is found out this time, your credit will definitely not be lost. Yang Zhen encouraged at the right time.

However, these words had little effect on them, and everyone just smiled bitterly, and they couldn't even say what they should have said. Everyone knew that when they agreed to this, they would be enemies of the Xu family. And as a result of being an enemy of the Xu family in Jiangnan, they really didn't dare to think about it.

Now that these people have boarded their own thief ship, it is necessary for Yang Zhen to make them a little more optimistic about the situation, after all, there are still too many things that they need to contribute to. After a little mover, he said, "Actually, you don't have to be too afraid of the Xu family. Yes, they do have a huge influence in Jiangnan, and they are all from the dignitaries to the peddlers and pawns. But behind us is the entire Ming court, can't our backers compare to them?

"Moreover, since the Xu family has a big business, there are bound to be many flaws, just on the ground in Yangzhou, as long as you and I work together, we can find their problems. So in real terms, the Xu family is just a façade, and it is nothing at all! ”

"Huh?" All the officials looked at Yang Zhen with some surprise, obviously he was thinking about the Xu family for a day or two, and he even had a strategy to deal with them. And this strategy is not only in the sea ban, but also in other aspects.

Yang Zhen ignored their surprised and suspicious gazes, and continued: "Of course, here in Yangzhou, you adults are more familiar with me and have more right to speak. Therefore, if we want to achieve our goal, we need to come forward. Please don't let me down. As he spoke, he solemnly bowed his hand to the officials.