ancient criminal minds

Because of Rong Zhen's relationship, Lu Zheng changed his previous decision, because Rong Zhen, as the supreme military commander of the entire northern Xinjiang, also has the status of a prince, so he can directly intervene in the local administration.

Qingluan hesitated to speak.

Rong Zhen shook his head gently at him, and then said to Lu Zheng: "If you want to find the prisoner, I'm afraid it won't take too long, within three days?"

Lu Zheng also knew that Rong Zhen had a heavy responsibility and he was just recovering from a serious injury. He was pleasantly surprised that he came to pick him up in person. He didn't plan to delay him any longer, but if this kind of case drags on, the evidence will only be enough. It will be less and less, so he was self-willed, but he didn't expect Rong Zhen to tolerate him so much, which made Lu Zheng feel relieved and at the same time feel a little guilty towards Rong Zhen.

"Three days are enough, I will definitely solve the case as soon as possible."

Rong Zhen nodded, and suddenly reached out to touch the top of Lu Zheng's head: "It seems to have grown taller."

Lu Zheng might as well if he did this suddenly, he was stunned immediately.

The corners of Rong Zhen's mouth hooked invisibly: "Go and do your work, I won't follow you anymore."

Lu Zheng quickly came back to his senses, his eyes drifted back and forth but he didn't look at him, he hesitated and said: "Your injury is still not healed, you should rest first."

Rong Zhen sighed: "You too, remember to drink the medicine later before going."

"oh oh."

After Lu Zheng left the room, Qing Luan frowned and said to Rong Zhen: "Your Highness, your injury..."

Rong Zhen shook his head: "It's okay. Don't stay here anymore, go help him."

"The subordinates have to personally protect your safety."

"It's not that the king is sick, so why do you need such protection." Rong Zhen tapped the table lightly, "He is not familiar with the place here, and he is still young, so he is afraid of being deceived. Follow along He, at any rate represents the face of this king, do you still plan to let this king personally support the scene?"

"I don't dare." Qingluan sighed in his heart, deeply feeling that his Highness was concerned about him, and he was confused. He saw that Young Master Lu was quite capable, and those eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts. Being deceived by others, I'm afraid that others will help him count the money after being deceived by him.It's just that since Rongzhen gave such an order, Qingluan didn't dare to disobey, so he could only accept the order and leave the room.

They borrowed the yard of a local squire, not far from the crime scene, so Qingluan used lightness kung fu to get to Lu Zheng's side after a few ups and downs.

Lu Zheng was a little surprised when he saw Qingluan suddenly: "Brother Qingluan, what's the matter with you?"

Holding the sword in her arms, Qingluan lazily said: "Young Master Lu, is there anything I can help you with?"

Looking at his attitude, Lu Zheng knew that he must have been ordered by Rong Zhen, and he smiled softly: "I'm fine, I just need a few big guards to help. You'd better go back and protect King Chu , His safety is more important."

Qingluan frowned: "Although I also think so, but since His Highness has already ordered, I'd better follow suit, you can send me at ease."

"I really don't need any help." Lu Zheng laughed, seeing that Qingluan was still stubborn, he compromised, "Okay, if this is the case, I will trouble Brother Qingluan to accompany me to a few other houses that are on fire Bar."

Qingluan nodded, and asked after a while: "Do you really think it was set on fire by someone else, and more than one family?"

Lu Zheng shook his head: "I'm not sure, I just think it's a bit suspicious that there are so many fires in such a small area. I asked the people here before, and although it is true that fires often happen here, they are generally It's summer or fall, and it's not just a small fire."

"Then what kind of person do you think the murderer is?"

"This one has to be determined whether it's just a simple incident or a series of arson cases." Lu Zheng let out a sigh of relief, "Although I prefer the former."

Qingluan rubbed her chin: "I heard that the murderer used something that can burn even earth and rocks. I have never seen such a thing before, except..."

Lu Zheng was listening to him carefully, and hurriedly asked: "Except for what?"

"Except for the fire and thunderbolt!"

The two came to the courtyard where the fire first broke out in the ruins of the post house, Qingluan said: "Suzaku once sent people to sneak into the Jie people's camp and stole a few fire thunderbolts. After they were lit, the power was extremely powerful. The wall would be blown apart in an instant, if it wasn't for this thing not being able to touch water and prone to failure, I'm afraid that the few cities in front would be taken away by the Jie people."

But Lu Zheng shook his head: "That thing didn't make a loud noise." In fact, hearing Qingluan say that, Lu Zheng suddenly had a bold guess, but he couldn't be sure yet.

Qingluan guessed: "Perhaps this firebolt can be used in other ways without making a loud noise?" He suddenly became a little excited, "If someone can really make such a thing, wouldn't our Northern Border Army be able to rely on it?" Are these things attacking the Jie people?"

Lu Zheng couldn't help but said: "But that man is a murderer!"

Qingluan didn't care about it: "What does it matter? Those who achieve great things don't care about small things, as long as they can help us turn defeat into victory, such crimes are not worth bearing."

Lu Zheng couldn't agree with him at all. He couldn't help arguing: "The state-owned state-law family has family rules. This person's arson and murder is a heinous crime. How can he easily let him go because of his willingness?!"

Qingluan sneered: "I don't know if Young Master Lu has heard of it. Killing one person is a thief, killing ten people is a bandit, and killing ten thousand people is a lord. Don't say that this person has committed a crime right now. Even if he is a gangster full of crimes, as long as he can help me Xia drives away Jie people, so he is naturally a great hero praised by everyone."

"Forgive me, I can't agree with this!" Lu Zheng raised his voice, "If you commit a crime, you have committed a crime! If the imperial court rewards him for this kind of thing, how will the people of the world view the imperial court, and how will the lawful How do the people deal with themselves!"

On the contrary, Qingluan calmed down. He looked at Lu Zheng with a half-smile: "Young Master Lu, you seem to have made a mistake. This world belongs to the Rong family, and this law is also the law set by the Rong family."

Qingluan's words were like pouring a basin of cold water on Lu Zheng's head. He suddenly realized that, compared to the modern rule of law, in Daxia, everyone is used to unequal life.They do not rely on the law, but on the rule of superiors.In fact, Rong Zhen also said similar things, but at that time Lu Zheng didn't realize how important this matter was, and Rong Zhen was in the ruling class.But when the same words came out of Qingluan's mouth, it was completely different.

This is a huge gap brought about by the times, and it cannot be eliminated with a single word from him.But he will still say what should be said.

Lu Zheng took a deep breath, and said seriously to Qingluan: "If there is a minister who is corrupt but brilliant, and the water conservancy project he built saved tens of thousands of lives, is his contribution too great or too great? If this person is corrupt What he needed was the money to cure the flood, which caused tens of thousands of people along the coast to suffer, so can his contribution be offset?"

Qingluan was speechless.

Lu Zheng said again: "What you said about killing one person as a thief, killing ten people as a bandit, and killing ten thousand people as a lord may be reality, but it is wrong! This is a kind of irony of reality. If you follow what you said It is said to kill ten thousand people to become a prince, so what about killing 10 people? If the court wants to govern the country like this, then the superiors will be able to act unscrupulously, while the common people can only live in fear. How long will such a country last!"

Qingluan's face turned pale, but it was irrefutable.

Lu Zheng let out a sigh of relief. He had held these words in his heart for a long time. He used to be confused because of this kind of thing, but now he no longer.He knew that his views were different from those of today's people, and he didn't feel that he had any domineering aura that could make others submit to him, but this didn't stop him from sticking to his ideas.

Perhaps this kind of thinking seems unreasonable or shocking to the world, but Lu Zheng knows that he is right, he knows what he can do.

Even if there are thousands of people, I will go!

The conversation between Qingluan and Lu Zheng was completely heard by Rong Zhen. He was afraid that Qingluan's straightforward nature would embarrass Lu Zheng, so he followed it out on purpose. Who would have thought that he would hear such a conversation.

Compared to Lu Zheng, who was still immature in front of him back then, he is now very clear about his thoughts and the path he is going to take.

Rong Zhen suddenly felt a subtle sense of pride, as if watching a young fruit gradually grow and mature, the feeling of witnessing the growth of the other party.He knew that Lu Zheng was different from them. What he said to Lu Zheng back then was a reminder to him on the one hand, and on the other hand, he wanted to see if this young man could really see through the fog that he was going to leave. road.

Lu Zheng did not live up to his expectations, even after going through so many things, he still maintained his unique temperament.

This might be the reason why I felt that way about him in the first place.Rong Zhen thought to himself.

This was originally just an unpolished rough stone, but now under the consideration of the world, this gemstone has gradually emitted a dazzling light.And Rong Zhen didn't intend to own this gem privately, he hoped that Lu Zheng could show his talent, hoped that he could walk his own path firmly, and he hoped to be a guardian rather than a possessor.

Rong Zhen took two steps back, he knew that Lu Zheng could handle these things well, and he didn't need his unnecessary worries.He is not a daughter who grew up in a boudoir, his sky is so vast, and I shouldn't break his wings in the name of petting.

All you need is to quietly watch over him and witness the day when he shines brilliantly and becomes famous all over the world.