The reason why today's interrogation can go so smoothly is because Lu Zhen played a small trick before this. ◢ with ◢ dream ◢ small ◢ .lā

After learning the loyalty and toughness of the White Lotus cultists, he knew that it was difficult to really make them bow their heads and admit their mistakes by interrogating them with words alone, let alone ask them to testify against their own leaders who had been worshipping all along. And he could not spend too much time torturing these people, because it was almost the middle of September, and if it dragged on, the opening of the port would really be in sight.

Fortunately, he then saw these guys being injured by the angry people, so he had an idea, and used the excuse of healing their wounds to trick them up. Taking advantage of the fact that these people were broken up for treatment, a henchman guard was pretended to be one of them, and then wrapped in a bandage that was difficult to distinguish his face, and when the prisoners were already worried and panicked, it was natural that such an extra person would not attract their attention.

And the results proved to be extremely successful. Under the inducement of this guard, the prisoners, who had long been panicked, finally couldn't hold on, and not only testified that Xue Xin was the head of the White Lotus Sect in Shandong, but also confessed more accomplices who had not yet been arrested, so that the government could arrest them and prevent future troubles.

Of course, this latter point is not busy now, and for Lu Jin, the most important thing is that with their testimony, Xue Xin can finally be completely convicted. And once Xue Xin was identified as the White Lotus Sect's incense master in Shandong, the power of the account book in his hand before would increase exponentially.

At this time, in the hall where the other subordinates had withdrawn and the door had been closed, a cadre of officials was looking at the governor sitting above him with a worried face and a hint of flattery.

After a long period of silence, Gao Duzhong, as the highest-ranking person among these officials, still opened his mouth with difficulty: "Lord Futai, it was the lower officials who were confused for a while, and they actually misbelieved the traitors, and asked the adults to surrender!" ”

After everyone was stunned for a moment, they quickly understood that this was a correct posture and a way to retreat and seek insurance, so they also got up one by one and gave up their hands, and solemnly admitted their mistakes to Lu Jin: "My lord, it was the subordinate who was unclear and ignorant of people's abilities that fell for the thief's tricks, and I implore my lord to punish us heavily!" ”

Although he said that, Lu Zhen saw the meaning of prayer in the eyes of many people. He was very disdainful of this in his heart, but he put on a helpless expression on his face: "You guys, this official knows that in fact, all of you are people who are dedicated to doing errands for the court and for the people. It is only by being deceived that such a stupid act will be made. Moreover, as a governor, this official also has a certain responsibility, and if he could have persuaded you to turn back earlier, there would have been no problems today. ”

Even Lu Zhen himself wanted to laugh when he said this. God knows what responsibility he can bear in this matter, when these officials were dealing with Xue Xin and accepting bribes, he was still an official in the capital, and even in the north. However, this is the art of speaking in officialdom, and in this way, it will be easier and more logical to excuse them later.

When the officials heard this, their hearts were relieved, and at the same time, their faces showed gratitude and shame: "Thank you for understanding the difficulties of the officials, I don't dare to do it again." ”

"That's it, although this matter is not in accordance with the rules, it has not caused an irreparable mistake after all, and you have also contributed to the cracking of the White Lotus Sect's traitor case this time, this official will not do anything for himself, so he will not investigate deeply, and everything will end here!" After Lu Zhen sighed, he finally expressed his attitude.

After hearing this, everyone was completely relieved. If Lu Zhen really wants to investigate to the end, and report to the court all kinds of things about their correspondence with Xue Xin, accepting bribes from him, and speaking for him after he is caught, I am afraid that everyone here will not be able to eat and walk around, and they will only be considered lucky to be dismissed.

"Thank you for your tolerance, the lower officials are grateful...... everyone bent down again and bowed deeply to Lu Jin. Compared with before, this time their thanks are much more sincere, and at this moment, Lu Jin's status in their hearts has been infinitely raised.

Lu Zhen did not avoid it this time, and sat there straight to accept their salute, and then said: "This time, the official helped you conceal and not report, not only because I know that you all have your own difficulties, but also because this official is now at the time of employing people, and the matter of opening the sea and establishing a port is imminent, and I hope that you can abandon your prejudices, cooperate with me well, and do a good job of the important task entrusted to us by Your Majesty." Ladies and gentlemen, do you have that confidence? ”

The officials who were bowing their heads and trying to stand up straight quickly flashed a trace of embarrassment and bitter smiles on their faces. Sure enough, the one who should have come still came, and the governor's willingness to let them go and not pursue them was indeed accompanied by such a condition.

But now, when their own future and even their lives are in the hands of the other party, how dare they still raise objections as before, and they don't even dare to use the method of procrastination, and they all surrender their hands and say: "The lower officials dare to disobey their orders, everything is under the orders of Lord Futai!" "Although in this way, I will stand on the opposite side of the Kong family, but this time is different from the past, compared to the consequences of offending the Kong family, it is still more terrible for me to fall into the hands of Lu Jin.

Seeing that they finally bowed their heads, Lu Jin's face showed a satisfied smile: "This is naturally the best." Without further ado, the day after tomorrow, a list of documents was issued, and the people were requisitioned to build the port. ”

I didn't expect Lu Zhen to act so decisively, and he refused to wait. But now that people are under the low eaves, they can only bow their heads and listen to the order, and they all nod their heads. Only Gao Duzhong asked with some hesitation: "I don't know where the lord is going to set up this port?" ”

Lu Zhen then remembered that because he was busy dealing with Jinyiwei, he really hadn't mentioned his plans to these people. He smiled and gave his answer: "Judging from the information brought back by the people who went to various states and counties before, this official thinks that the Weihaiwei area under Wendeng County is an excellent port, so let's open my first coastal port in Shandong there." ”

In fact, during these days, how could he have time to listen to the reports of the people below. Therefore, such a choice was made only because I remember that when the great powers carved up the land of China hundreds of years later, there was a practice of dividing Weihaiwei as a treaty port.

Since the invaders who were in urgent need of opening up China's maritime frontier were able to pick Weihai, it shows that it is indeed a good place to open a port. So without too much hesitation, he decided to choose this place in one word.

In fact, many officials have doubts about his statement. But at this time, they didn't dare to go against Lu Jin, and in fact, these officials themselves were also blind to the choice of ports, so they couldn't say a reason. Since Lord Futai was so sure, they echoed it one after another, saying bluntly that Weihai was indeed a good place suitable for a port.

After listening to the praise of these people, Lu Zhen waved his hand: "Okay, this matter is settled." Next, how to recruit the people and how to send the relevant materials to the local area will need your help. Don't let me down. ”

"The lower officials don't dare. We will do our best to open this port for your lords. Everyone hurriedly said again.

"Not for me, for the Son of Heaven, for the court, for the people of the Ming Dynasty!" Lu Zhen immediately corrected him.

These words came to their senses, and they all nodded and said the same thing. Lu Zhen looked at this scene, and the stone in his heart could be regarded as letting go. Then he smiled and said: "I have wronged you in the past two days, you should be very tired, so let's go back and rest first." After the day after tomorrow, some of them will be busy. ”

"Yes, the next official will retire." Then they saluted again, and then slowly withdrew from the hall. It wasn't until the person left the house that he dared to turn around and leave.

Seeing this scene, Lu Zhen unconsciously smiled again. This time, I completely subdued these guys. A major obstacle on the road to open the sea has also been cleared, and now the only thing that will affect Shandong is the Yansheng Gong Confucius who has been hiding in Qufu and wants to be the person behind the scenes!

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When Lu Zhen and the others agreed on everything, and when the rain passed and the sky was clear, in the entire Jinan Mansion, the people's discussion of last night's events had reached the climax.

When it was known that those White Lotus Sect thieves were so mad that they wanted to destroy the embankment and release water to flood Jinan, everyone was indignant and a little afraid. If they really let their tricks succeed, I am afraid that I and my family will really suffer a catastrophe.

This thought made them hate the White Lotus Sect deeply, if they didn't really know where these thieves were hiding, the Shandong heroes who had always been arrogant and jealous might have rushed to the door before the government. As for the governor who eliminated this disaster for them, as well as the Jinyi Guard, they were regarded as great benefactors, and they were constantly praised in the restaurant and tea shop, and some even went to kowtow in front of the gate to thank each other.

In the midst of this trend of gratitude to the government and spurning the White Lotus Sect, a handsome young man dressed as a scholar left Jinan with a gloomy face. He, naturally, is Xu Qinglian, whose identity has not yet been revealed.

I thought that this time I could stir up a storm in Shandong, but I didn't expect it to be like this in the end. Not only was all the plans destroyed, but hundreds of cultists who had worked so hard to develop were also thrown in. From now on, if the White Lotus Sect wants to make a difference in Jinan, it will take more than ten years to become it.

Thanks to his quick opportunity, he quickly fled Jinan. If it is another day, I am afraid that he will be captured by the government. Because the day after he left, Jin Yiwei finally found out from Xue Xin's mouth that there was still such a person under torture.

It's a pity that when Jinyiwei blocked the Qinglou and arrested the key criminals, the others were already hundreds of miles away......