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

The next day.

When the first ray of sunshine in the morning shone on Fancheng, a group of people were waiting at the door of the mansion where Zhou Zheng temporarily settled.

Led by Chen Mian, almost all officials, big and small, arrived.

They are obviously much more formal now than yesterday.

Everyone dressed in official robes lined up neatly and stood respectfully outside the mansion, obviously waiting for Zhou Zheng.

"Your Highness, Master Chen has been waiting for an hour."

"Are you really worried that such a big official arrogance will spread to the court?"

In the mansion, Gong Tan also had a hint of anxiety on his face.

Although she vaguely guessed that Zhou Zheng's assassination was closely related to Fan Cheng, Zhou Zheng's official authority was a bit too much.

Even the prime ministers, imperial envoys, and even royal relatives like princes would not embarrass officials like this.

Once it is introduced into the imperial court at this time, I am afraid that it will inevitably be criticized.

"What am I afraid of?"

"Even if I lend them some courage, they won't dare."

Stretching his arms and stretching, Zhou Zheng said nonchalantly.

It was just to give them some face. If the court knew that they were related to the assassination, the entire Fancheng would be washed with blood.

Which one is more important, in Zhou Zheng's opinion, these guys know better than anyone else.

"But seeing your face, I will meet them."

Seeing Gong Tan's speechless look, Zhou Zheng finally stood up slowly.

During this period, his relationship with Gong Tan became closer and closer, not only because Zhou Zheng clearly felt that Gong Tan was increasingly accepting of him, but because he knew very well that Gong Tan seemed to be more on his side. .

After all, Gong Tan is the deputy commander of the Imperial City Department. The most important purpose of accompanying him this time is not to protect Zhou Zheng, but to monitor Zhou Zheng's every move.

In order to completely escape the surveillance of the palace, Zhou Zheng needs to completely capture Gong Tan.

Not only those Gong Tan mentally, Zhou Zheng also wanted to completely occupy her physically.

Of course, Zhou Zheng could only keep this thought in his mind for the time being.

Therefore, you don’t have to give other people’s face, but Gong Tan’s face must be given.

With Zhou Zheng's appearance, Chen Mian finally breathed a sigh of relief.

As a third-grade prefect, he holds military power and is considered a high official.

On weekdays, he is naturally pampered and pampered. Where has he ever suffered such a sin?

After standing here for a whole hour, I already had pain in my waist and back, and I kept screaming in pain, but I couldn't show it.

If Zhou Zheng didn't come out again, I'm afraid his fat head and big ears would be too much for his body.

Even so, Chen Mian was sweating profusely now.

"Meet the prince!"

"I have met the prince!"

When everyone saw Zhou Zheng, the resentment in their eyes had turned into gratitude unconsciously.

The so-called official rank is overwhelming, let alone the current prince.

Although they were dissatisfied, who was willing to offend Zhou Zheng with the black gauze hat on their head?

"Are you the governor Chen Mian?"

Zhou Zheng stood in the crowd, looking at the fat man at the head, and asked calmly.

"The lower official Chen Mian, the prefect of Fancheng, has met the prince." No matter what, it is not a good thing for Chen Mian to be remembered by the prince.

Having been an official for decades, he knew the ropes very well.

Chen Mian knelt down in front of Zhou Zheng tremblingly, not even daring to take a breath.

"Do you know why I didn't see you yesterday?"

"Why do I have to wait for another hour today?"

Zhou Zheng stood with his hands behind his back, stared down at Chen Mian, and asked softly with a smile.

This question made everyone feel a little bad, and Chen Mian even trembled a little.

"I don't know, I would like the prince to make it clear."

Prone on the ground, Chen Mian did not dare to raise his head.

"As a prefect, I changed the city's ban privately and closed the door two hours in advance."

"Just for this crime, I can take off your black gauze hat and demote you!"

Zhou Zheng scolded angrily!

When Chen Mian heard these words, his heart sank. It was indeed the case!

According to the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty, important cities such as Fancheng have strict city prohibition times. Unless it is absolutely necessary, the closing and opening times of the city gates cannot be easily changed.

The city gate was closed two hours early yesterday, which was a crime of dereliction of duty!

"Your Highness, today there are caravans causing trouble, bandits disturbing the people, and many murders have occurred even in our city, Fan City."

"In order to suppress the bandits as soon as possible and restore peace to the people of Fancheng, we have already written to the court to make certain adjustments to the closing time of the city gate in the near future."

"The Ministry of War is aware of this matter and has agreed to it."

Seeing Zhou Zheng questioning him, a general came out to explain.

How could they agree if they got into trouble for doing so?

The others didn't say anything when they saw this, but the panic on their faces gradually turned into a trace of pride.

"Your arrogance is now a slap in the face, right?"

In my heart, I thought that the mighty dragon would not overpower the local snake. Although Zhou Zheng was the prince, this was Fancheng!

Besides, they are not within the prince's sphere of influence.

"very good."

"It seems that I still need to praise you."

A smile broke out on Zhou Zheng's face, but his voice had a hint of coldness.

The general did not dare to speak and quickly retreated.

The surroundings fell into dead silence again, making the scene quite embarrassing.

"I'm here. You were waiting to greet me, but it was too late."

Zhou Zheng did not intend to let everyone go just like this, he looked around and continued to speak.

"His Royal Highness, it is very difficult for me to wait."

"Today the caravan invaded and bandits appeared. The prince led the crowd without informing him in advance. It is normal for Fancheng not to know that the prince is coming."

"It only takes a quarter of an hour to hear the prince's call, verify the prince's token, and wait for the governor Chen personally to lead us to line up to greet him!"

"So, why did you come so late!?"

This time it was the general who answered.

His face was red and angry.

Yesterday, he couldn't get used to Zhou Zheng's arrogance, and now he was being blamed for them. How could he be willing to do so.

And this general's attitude is more direct than that of the general just now.

It doesn't matter whether you are a prince or a royal official, it will not work in front of him.

"You are so presumptuous, why are you talking to the prince?"

"Your Highness, don't blame me. These people only know how to go into battle and kill the enemy. They have never seen the world, and they don't have any bad intentions. They speak straightforwardly. Prince, don't blame them."

At this time, Chen Mian spoke again.

However, he seemed to be scolding his subordinates, but other than making his voice louder, there was nothing else.

"I am not that stingy."

"However, the rules of this palace are the rules."

"I said it's too late, so it's too late!"

"Master Chen, do you have any comments?"

Zhou Zheng stared at Chen Mian with a smile on his face. It seemed like he was discussing, but his words were simply orders!

"The prince said it was too late for him to be demoted, so of course it is too late."

Taking a deep breath, Chen Mian couldn't figure out what Zhou Zheng was thinking, but he still lowered his head and followed Zhou Zheng's words.

"The two of you who contradicted me just now should be pulled down and punished with fifty sticks."

Seeing Chen Mian lower his head, Zhou Zheng finally had a trace of satisfaction on his face.

But as soon as Zhou Zheng said these words, everyone became restless, and even Chen Mian's face became a little downcast!

You know, these are his die-hard followers!

Zhou Zheng, you are recklessly slapping him in the face!

"It seems that my words are of no use to Mr. Chen."

"In that case, Sir Gong, please kill these two people."

With a cold snort, Gong Tan was stunned for a moment, but without hesitation, he drew out his long sword directly, and a burst of murderous intent burst out!

"Your Highness, I'm afraid it's too much!"

At this time, Chen Mian knew that he could never remain silent any longer.

Otherwise, it will really chill the hearts of those who follow him!

Even though he knew that this was contradicting Zhou Zheng and was disrespectful, he didn't care so much.

"pass?"

"Did I pass?"

"So what if I kill you today in front of everyone?!"

A mere ant, you really take yourself seriously! ?