Halfway through the hour, Lin Jue and the little county lord boarded the ship at the special pier of Liang Wangfu. The princess and his wife came to the dock to see each other off. Lin Boyong also brought Huang Changqing and several children of the Lin family to see him off. Lin Jue stood at the bow of the boat and said goodbye to everyone with a smile, the boatmen rowed the big oars, the dragon-headed boat slowly went out of the shore, straightened the bow and slowly entered the East River and went north.

The rivers in the city of Hangzhou are frequent and dense, and the hull of the dragon-headed ship of the palace is very wide, so it can only occupy the deep water channel in the middle of the river, so it is often blocked by the boats in front. Because it was the dragon's head ship of the palace, the other ships had to avoid it and let it pass. But I can't stop scolding in my heart. Every time the dragon head ship goes out, it causes a lot of trouble and delays a lot of time. Naturally, the boatmen and boatmen who rely on the waterways for their meals are not happy.

Finally, it took nearly half an hour to start and stop, and when it was almost time, the dragon's head boat slowly entered the main river channel where the three rivers converge in Hangzhou Beicheng. The river here is wider, and then go north out of the Beiguan Water Gate and enter the canal and river, that is, it is unimpeded, and the river is flat.

Lin Jue and the little county lord sat in the boat hall drinking tea and talking, but his eyes kept staring at the shore on both sides. In fact, when the big ship approached the left side of the salt bridge, Lin Jue had already seen the two teams of soldiers and horses moving with the boat on the shore. Lin Jue knew that it must be Kang Zizhen, the prefect of Hangzhou. Those are all guards of the city, subordinate to the city security soldiers and horses under the jurisdiction of the Hangzhou prefect, and their large-scale dispatch means that Kang Zizhen has received the news.

"Madame, you can rest in your room for a while, and you don't care what happens outside. I'm afraid it's a bit noisy today, don't worry, everything has me. Lin Jue smiled at the little county lord.

Guo Caiwei glanced at Lin Jue and said, "Didn't I know it would be very noisy today?" It's always uncomfortable for you not to make trouble. However, it is also appropriate to save Gu Panpan and Chu Xiangxiang. Daddy shouldn't have treated people like that before, hurting them like this. I was shocked when they both came to see me. The two good women were tortured to the bones, and Gu Panpan was disfigured, which was so sad. ”

Lin Jue said softly: "Yes, saving people is actually a trivial matter, but today I want to speak for the prince." Moreover, people like Kang Zizhen are too arrogant now, and they need to pour a scoop of cold water on them to make them sober up. ”

Guo Caiwei nodded and said, "I understand, but husband, have you ever thought about it, if you do this, it will be equivalent to a complete break with Lord Yan and Mr. Fang." When you deal with Kang Zizhen, aren't you playing against the Fa Change? This is contrary to your previous idea of supporting the change. ”

Lin Jue sighed lightly: "Yes, I don't want to do this either." But what I saw and heard was unbearable. If the new law becomes a bad law that harms the people, then why should we support it? They have not even been able to gently promote self-examination and improvement, and they have blindly forced it out, and they have even reached the point of madness. What good results can be achieved by reusing a speculative person like Kang Zizhen? This is still the case in the rich land of Hangzhou, and the situation in other barren state capitals is certainly worse. If this continues, I am afraid of disaster. Originally, it was not my turn to worry about these things, but I participated in the formulation of both new laws, and if they became evil laws that harmed the people, wouldn't I be an accomplice? It's hard to feel at ease. ”

Guo Caiwei said softly: "Don't think too much, husband, these things are not your responsibility, they are eager for quick success." ”

Lin Jue looked at Guo Caiwei and said, "Wei'er, I know I'm asking for trouble, but take 10,000 steps back, do you want our children to live in a chaotic world after they are born?" I used to be indispensable, but now that my child is about to be born, I can no longer be indifferent to many things in this world. Because I don't want our children to live in exile and misery in the future. ”

Guo Caiwei nodded slowly and said firmly: "What my husband said is that I also feel the same way. ”

A royal shipwright appeared at the door of the ship's hall, bowed down and shouted: "Lord Qiqi, Lord Gun, the Beiguan Water Gate has been blocked, and the ships entering and leaving the Water Gate are being checked. The soldiers asked us to dock for inspection, so please show the county lord and the county horse, how to deal with it? ”

Lin Jue and Guo Caiwei glanced at each other, and Lin Jue smiled: "It's here." ”

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On the wharf, more than 200 soldiers surrounded Kang Zizhen and stood on the long stone steps. Kang Zizhen was dressed in an official uniform, wearing an official hat, and a pair of brand-new white-rimmed official boots under his feet, standing with his hands in his hands and a serious face. The whole person has the majesty of a superior person. Next to him, Qian Zhongze stood hunched, his eyes flashing, with a look of expectation and worry.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the huge and imposing dragon head building ship slowly approaching from the river. It was the ship of Guo Bing, the king of Liang. This ship in Hangzhou City represents the status, power and financial resources of the Liang Palace. Once upon a time, it was an admirable existence, and ordinary people were afraid to even look at it. Today, however, the situation is different. Today, Kang Zizhen is going to set foot on this dragon-headed ship to search. This is a small step for Kang Zizhen, but it is a big step forward for the Fa-Changing faction.

"Big ship listeners. Quickly dock for inspection. On the dock, a loud soldier shouted. It wasn't until the big boat slowly approached the dock that he stopped shouting, spat into the river and retreated.

The dragon-headed ship slowly approached the shore of the pier, and when the ship was settled, a figure walked out of the hall and came to the bow deck. The man was long and jade, handsome in his eyebrows, dressed in a blue shirt, with slight hair on his lips and sharp eyes. There was a smile on the corner of his mouth.

"Who are you? This is the ship of the Liang Palace, what are you shouting about? Why is the water gate closed? Don't open the line yet? Lin Jue held on to the bow railing and shouted loudly to the shore.

Kang Zizhen coughed, stepped out, clasped his hands into fists and laughed: "Lord Lin, this official is polite." ”

Lin Jue had already seen Kang Zizhen, but he was still surprised as if he had just seen him: "Oh, isn't this Kang Zhifu?" It's polite and polite. How? Is Master Kang here to see off the lower officials? There is no need to be so polite, it is precisely because he doesn't want to delay Lord Kang's time that Xia Guan did not go to resign to Lord Kang. Kang Daren has a lot of opportunities every day, and his affairs are busy, how can he work to send him off? ”

Kang Zizhen laughed and said, "Lord Lin, this official is not here to see him off, this official is on official business. I didn't expect to meet Lord Lin here. Lord Lin, this is not right, how can you leave Hangzhou and return to Beijing without telling the official, and the official can also set up a banquet for you. ”

Lin Jue laughed and said, "Master Kang is too polite. The heart leads, the heart leads. It is not only to perform official duties, but also not to be disturbed. Master Kang ordered someone to open the sluice gate and was about to leave the city. Another day, Lord Kang went to the capital, and the lower officials will be wholeheartedly hospitable. ”

"Hehehe, why is Lord Lin so anxious? Leaving the water gate and entering the canal waterway is a smooth journey. The south wind is together, that is the light and heavy has passed the trend of ten thousand mountains, and it will be in the capital in a few days, what is there to worry about? Doesn't Lord Lin want to know what official duties this official is performing? Kang Zizhen stroked his beard and smiled.

Lin Jue waved his hand and smiled: "I don't like to meddle in things, besides, it's the official business of Lord Kang, why do I ask these things?" Our court officials all know the rules, and they are not allowed to ask more about official affairs that have nothing to do with them, what if it is a secret? It's not good to be talkative. Kang people have official business, and they can't delay your time. It's better to leave as soon as possible. ”

"Hehehe, it looks like Lord Lin is in a hurry to leave. However, I'm afraid that Lord Lin won't be able to leave for the time being. Kang Zizhen sneered.

"What? Why is that? Lin Jue frowned.

Kang Zizhen secretly scolded Lin Jue for pretending to be garlic, and said with a smile in his mouth: "This official blocked all the gates in and out of Hangzhou because there was a case in the city. The two Oirans in the Wanhualou Qunfang Pavilion were snatched away in the early hours of this morning, do you say it's weird? ”

"Oh? Is there such a thing? That's weird. In broad daylight, Hangzhou City is a place of good law and order under the governance of Kang Zhifu, how can such a thing happen. It's really hateful. Lin Jue said.

Kang Zizhen rolled his eyes and said in a deep voice: "The thief claims to be a bandit from the shark village on Putuo Island. However, as far as I know, there are no pirates on Putuo Island, nor is there a so-called shark village. It's really weird. ”

Lin Jue said with a smile: "Xu is an impostor, adults will know if they check more." ”

Kang Zizhen smiled and said: "Naturally, I want to investigate, no, so I blocked the city gate and checked all over the city." The water gate was closed, and the ships leaving the city were also strictly inspected to prevent thieves from leaving the city. ”

"Oh, I see, it's time to check. Master Kang, if you check, the lower officials will not bother, and they will not be able to help. Lin Jue said with a smile.

"Lord Lin, I'm afraid that your ship will also be checked." Kang Zizhen smiled.

"What? You want to check this ship too? Master Kang, are you joking? This ship is the prince's ship, besides, don't you suspect that I did it in such cases? Lin Jue said in astonishment.

"Lord Lin, it's just a routine. All ships should be checked, just in case. I didn't say that this case has anything to do with you. But there is such a big case in the city, and the official has an unshirkable responsibility, so he naturally has to find out clearly. If the prince's ship does not go out of the city, it is necessary to go out of the city, in order to prevent the thieves from hiding, it is more reassuring to check. The official has no other intentions, please be clear. Kang Zizhen said in a deep voice.

Lin Jue frowned and said, "Master Kang, I don't understand what you say, there will be thieves hiding on the prince's ship?" You seem to mean something. I want you to think clearly, think clearly, and don't mess around. ”

Kang Zizhen stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Lord Lin, this official has said it very clearly, and it is routine. The official didn't say that there were thieves hiding on the ship. Just a check can also prove innocence. lest those ignorant people talk about what officials defend each other, and there are gaps outside the law, and so on. ”

Lin Jue said coldly: "So, Lord Kang is determined to come on the boat to check, right?" ”

Kang Zizhen sneered: "Say it again, it's a routine." I also hope that Lord Lin Haihan. ”

Lin Jue crossed his arms and sneered: "What if I don't allow it? ”