Xiao Jingzhou looked through the granary account books and found that a large amount of grain was missing but no one had registered it.
In Zhiyi City, only Yang Jin and Wang Xiebin could accomplish such a thing.
He had been getting along with Yang Jin for the past few days and found that Yang Jin was a complicated person, a combination of integrity, tactfulness and shrewdness.
There was only one thing: he did not treat the people too harshly.
Therefore, he could conclude that Yang Jin would not bother to hide grain for profit.
As soon as Xiao Jingzhou's words exposing the high price of grain reached the ears of the people, an uproar instantly broke out.
"We finally got the relief grain from the imperial court, but they are selling it to us at a high price?"
"I'm so poor that my trouser pockets have holes, how can I have money to buy food?
I think these officials just want to take the lives of ordinary people! ”
“This is not the first time, do you still remember the price of rice at one ounce of gold?
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In my opinion, the people behind the rice merchants are these corrupt officials! ”
The indignant voices of the people rose and fell near the granary, and even threatened to spread like wildfire.
Wang Xiebin didn't expect that his plan could be revealed by the person in front of him, and even shake the hearts of the soldiers around him.
He was so angry that his teeth were about to break, but he couldn't do anything about Xiao Jingzhou. He could only stare at Xiao Jingzhou viciously with a venomous snake-like look.
At this time, Zhang Da came up to him and whispered a few words.
This instantly gave Wang Xiebin confidence.
Wang Xiebin said shamelessly:
"You exiled criminals and yet you dared to slander the officials appointed by the imperial court.
I will definitely punish you for your disrespect!
Come, tie them up and put them in jail! ”
The soldiers following Wang Xiebin looked around and then stepped forward with their swords raised, wanting to detain Gu Zhenbei and Xiao Jingzhou.
"You want to tie them up and take them away, but have you ever listened to my advice?"
Yang Jin walked in front of the crowd and stood in front of Xiao Jingzhou.
Wang Xiebin narrowed his eyes at him and said, “Yang Jin, you are trying to disobey the emperor’s order.
Are you sheltering these exiled prisoners and preventing this military supervisor from escorting them to prison? ”
Yang Jin said: "This general is upright and honest, and will never do anything to cover up.
Open your dog eyes and take a good look. ”
He pointed at Gu Zhenbei and said, "This is General Gu Zhenbei, who is here on the orders of the Emperor to stop the disaster in Yicheng.
Wang Xiebin, what rank are you? How dare you disrespect the general! ”
The name of the great general who guards the country is well-known in Dajing, and everyone knows it.
In recent years, many officials have been exiled to the north. Wang Xiebin is used to it, but when he heard Gu Zhenbei's name, he stood there in a daze, not daring to move.
When he came to his senses, he grabbed Zhang Da by the collar angrily and asked through gritted teeth:
“Gu Zhenbei has made numerous military achievements, shocking the surrounding countries.
How could Your Majesty exile the general? You are using me as a gun! ”
Zhang Da's collar was tightening around his neck, causing his face to turn red.
He quickly took out the exile document and handed it to Wang Xiebin to prove his innocence.
Wang Xiebin let go of him, took the document with a suspicious look, and began to read it.
As the document was damaged, many of the words were illegible and he had some difficulty reading.
"Exiled personnel...Gu Zhenbei...Xiao...Xiao Jingzhou."
When the two names were read out, everyone present was dumbfounded.
"It's the Great General Zhenbei!"
"A great general who defends the country and has made great military achievements, what kind of crime did he commit to be exiled here?"
"Wait, didn't you hear Wang Jianjun say... Xiao...
Xiao is the national surname! ”
"Since the founding of Dajing, the royal family has been confined in the capital or exiled to their fiefdoms. I have never heard of them being exiled."
"What is the identity of this person called Xiao Jingzhou?"
"Who else could he be? He must be a member of the royal family!
So the idea of exile is nonsense! ”
The common people did not know Xiao Jingzhou's name, but all the officials knew him.
This is the name of the crown prince, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
Yang Jin's pupils dilated, he turned around stiffly, staring at Xiao Jingzhou without blinking.
No wonder he could see the strategic planning of a superior in Mr. Gu.
It turns out that he is a noble family!
Amid the noisy discussions of the people, someone shouted something.
"Prince! It's His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince personally went to Zhiyi City to provide disaster relief, distributing porridge and water to save the people from the water and fire.
We are really saved! ”
Immediately afterwards, the people knelt down on their knees and began to kowtow to Xiao Jingzhou.
The soldiers looked at the people kneeling on the ground, looked at each other, and then knelt on one knee to pay homage.
Wang Xiebin turned around and found that Zhang Da had disappeared. He was so angry that he stomped his feet on the spot.
Xiao Jingzhou didn't expect that his identity being exposed would have such an effect.
He had previously been worried that he had just arrived in Zhiyi City and was not familiar with the various forces within the city.
Before you have a clear understanding of the situation, you should not reveal your identity, so as to avoid bringing disaster upon yourself and implicating the Gu family.
Now it seems that being exposed in this way may not be a bad thing.
Xiao Jingzhou took a few steps forward and looked down at Wang Xie Bin from a high position.
"Someone, arrest Wang Xiebin and put him in jail!"
Wang Xiebin's face turned pale. The words he had just spoken were immediately returned by Xiao Jingzhou.
He shouted, "Retreat, protect me!"
The followers behind him immediately protected him in the middle, and while the people were bowing, they quickly evacuated the scene.
In order to create chaos, many civilians were kicked and the scene became messy in an instant.
Yang Jin led his troops to chase after him, but was immediately dispersed by the people and could only watch Wang Xiebin retreat.
"What bad luck! I didn't expect that the thief Wang would escape!"
Yang Jin ran back to Xiao Jingzhou and immediately changed his address.
"Your Highness, Wang Xiebin escaped during the chaos."
"I will take people to chase them immediately!"
Xiao Jingzhou gave the order, asking Yang to go in and chase.
Zhou Wu was called in again and asked to maintain order at the scene and continue arranging for the release of water from the granary.
Inside the government office.
Wang Xiebin originally planned to rob food and make a fortune. After leaving Zhiyi City, he would find a rich place, guard a mountain of gold, and own beautiful women.
From then on, he was no longer a son-in-law.
Unexpectedly, he shot himself in the foot and got himself into trouble.
If he meets Zhang Da again, he will be torn into pieces!
"Quick! Pick up the valuables!"
He held his round belly and busily put gold into the wooden box.
Yang Jin led his soldiers and quickly surrounded the government office.
Just as he was about to break in, he was stopped by Xiao Jingzhou.
"Wait a little longer."
What are you waiting for?
Yang Jin was confused.
Do I have to wait for someone to dress up for me?
Gu Zhenbei understood what Xiao Jingzhou meant, his brows relaxed and a smile appeared on his face.
This made Yang Jin even more confused.
Gu Zhenbei kindly explained to him: “Your Highness wants to detain Wang Xiebin.
What do you think people do before running away? ”
Before Yang Jin could think about it, Gu Zhenbei gave the answer.
“We must pack up the valuables!
When we go in, we won't have to search hard. ”
Yang Jin opened his mouth wide, he didn't expect there was such a thing.
Gu Zhenbei patted his shoulder with a hint of regret in his tone.
"You have never experienced a house raid, so you naturally don't understand why."
Yang Jin: “…”
Is experiencing a house raiding something to be proud of?
There is one more thing.
Can anyone tell him if the prince has really been demoted to a commoner?
He is really curious!
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