Your Majesty, please beg for mercy. The prince's rebellion was successful.

Yancheng tonight.

The lights are bright, the gongs and drums are loud, the firecrackers are blasting, and there are huge crowds of people!

In the streets and alleys, people put up lanterns and colorful decorations, just like the Spring Festival, and it was so lively.

In the city lord's palace, a big banquet was held at this time, and almost all the prominent people in Yancheng arrived.

There was singing and dancing and everything was peaceful.

Such beautiful scenery made even Zhou Ping, who had seen the world, become a little obsessed with it.

In the center, Zhou Zheng was sitting on the throne, and Gu Jiang led the crowd beside Zhou Zheng and kept toasting.

It can be said that at this time, almost all the main persons in charge of the eighteen counties and seventy-two cities in Xiangjun were present.

Along with the aristocratic families in Xiang County, they also sent people to welcome Zhou Zheng.

In terms of the scene, it is absolutely up to the mark.

After all, Xiangjun had seen that for three hundred years in the Great Zhou Dynasty, it was a place where nothing could be done.

Not to mention the dignified prince, even a third-rank or above imperial official rarely appears in such a place.

Therefore, the entire Xiang County was in a state of excitement when they received the news that Zhou Zheng was coming.

Of course, people in officialdom are weird.

Everyone has their own agenda.

Changing cups and cups, Zhou Zheng didn't know how many compliments he heard, let alone how many people passed by him.

It's a pity that he has no impression of most of the people here.

"Master Gu, stay a little longer."

After the banquet, everyone left one after another.

Only Gu Jiang was left alone by Zhou Zheng.

Under such circumstances, many people looked at Gu Jiang with admiration in their eyes.

After all, if the current prince can be left alone, he is probably very satisfied with tonight's banquet.

Being able to satisfy the prince means that Gu Jiang's future career may be very different.

In Xiang County, the news is relatively limited. In addition, it is far away from the imperial capital, so the officials know that there is not much news in the court.

Therefore, not many people really know Zhou Zheng's situation.

In the eyes of everyone, since Zhou Zheng is the current prince, he is most likely to be the future prince and the king who rules the world!

At this time, whoever can get Zhou Zheng's approval may be able to achieve success in the future.

As for why the prince Zhou Zheng appeared in Xiang County, it was not their focus.

After all, in everyone's opinion, Zhou Zheng's most likely goal this time is to gain experience.

"Prince..."

After the guests had dispersed, Gu Jiang kept rubbing his hands, standing next to Zhou Zheng with a flattering look on his face, and cautiously calling Zhou Zheng.

At this time, his face was flushed. Due to drinking a lot of alcohol, his eyes were a little red, and his face was obviously drunk.

But he suppressed his drunkenness and immediately put on an honest and loyal face.

"How much money did you spend today?"

Zhou Zheng, whose eyes were still a little blurry, suddenly became clear.

It seemed as if the previous drinking had no effect on him.

This question made Gu Jiang freeze on the spot, and then broke into a cold sweat.

He thought about countless possibilities, but never thought that Zhou Zheng would ask such a question at this time.

"Back to the Crown Prince, Xiang County has plenty of money in its treasury, so this time it won't cost much."

Gritting his teeth inadvertently, Gu Jiang felt uncertain and could only speak like this.

"What I dislike the most is people showing off their cleverness."

"Could it be that you think I don't know the situation in Xiang County?!"

Upon hearing Gu Jiang's response, Zhou Zheng's face instantly darkened, and even his voice had a little chill.

Xiangjun is a barren land. Not to mention that there is money in the bank, even the annual taxes and money paid to the court cannot be collected, and a large amount of supplies are still needed from the court.

It is said that for a few years, the salaries of officials in the entire Xiang County, 18 counties and 72 cities were released.

How could there be Kuyin in such a place! ?

Today, Zhou Zheng indeed saw the prosperity and prosperity of Yancheng. It seemed that the whole Yancheng was prosperous!

But Zhou Zheng knew better than anyone in his heart that this was just a show!

A scene in which Gu Jiang led Yan Cheng and the entire Xiang County to act out with him!

"Collude with local authorities, deceive superiors and deceive subordinates, what crime should be committed?!"

Zhou Zheng scolded angrily, making Gu Jiang's nerves tense instantly.

"If a county guard is like this, he will be dismissed from his post and investigated, or he will be sent into exile!"

Gong Tan on the side didn't know when he was standing beside Zhou Zheng and responded quickly.

And these words caused the atmosphere of the originally festive venue to change instantly.

Even Zhou Ping, who was still laughing and joking before, consciously shut up.

Gan Mo, Lei Tong and others quietly closed the door.

"Damn it, damn it!"

"I was confused for a moment, please forgive me, Your Highness!"

At this time, Gu Jiang had already woken up from his drinking and kept kowtowing to Zhou Zheng to confess his guilt.

He had almost no backing or background in the court, so he had been trapped in Xiang County all these years.

Although he doesn't have great abilities, at least he hasn't made any big mistakes.

I thought I could take advantage of Zhou Zheng's appearance and give him a grand welcome. On the one hand, I could show my ability during the governance of Xiangjun, and on the other hand, I could please Zhou Zheng.

But who would have thought that Zhou Zheng, who seemed quite satisfied at first, would change his attitude so quickly.

"I don't have the patience to listen to you beeping here."

Seeing Gu Jiang's cowardly look, Zhou Zheng frowned, his face full of impatience.

"Your Majesty, Xiang County has indeed been short of money in the past few years."

"This time some money was spent, but it was not obtained by my subordinates searching for people's fat and money."

"It's what you adults gathered together yourself."

At this time, Gu Jiang didn't dare to hide anything.

"So good."

"Remember, if I find out that this money was obtained from the people, you will be guilty of a serious crime."

Zhou Zheng's words made Gu Jiang nod quickly.

"Tonight, I am exhausted. I will tell you in two days."

With his arms stretched out and the long journey on the boat, Zhou Zheng was a little tired.

When he heard the banishment order, Gu Jiang also quickly retreated, not daring to stay at all.

But when he looked at this harmless-looking young man again from the corner of his eye, there was a hint of fear in his eyes.

He couldn't guess whether Zhou Zheng's last act was just to beat him up or if he had an ulterior motive.

He could only let out a long sigh: "It seems that this prince is not simple."

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"Boss, are you not enjoying yourself?"

"Next time you let me come, I'll make sure to make arrangements for you clearly."

After seeing Gu Jiang leave, Zhou Ping walked up to Zhou Zheng with a mean look on his face and spoke mysteriously.

With just this look in his eyes, Zhou Zheng could guess what Zhou Ping was thinking.

He just rolled his eyes and didn't bother to talk to them.

"If you're okay, go pick up a few people outside the city tomorrow."

"Pick up?!"

"Boss, who else!?"

Zhou Ping was so excited that someone came to Xiangjun specially! ?

It seems that it is someone arranged by the boss.

"Mu Qingwan."

After blurting out these three words, Zhou Zheng and Zhou Ping's expressions changed slightly.

Even Su Xun'er on the side frowned.

Obviously, they don't know why Mu Qingwan appears in places like Xiang County.

"woman?"

On the other hand, Gong Tan's eyes narrowed slightly. These three words were obviously a woman's name.

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