It was just around noon, more than an hour after Lawrence's public execution, but the square outside the station was still crowded.

Many citizens who missed the execution came to check on the situation, and even the poor people of Xicheng District and the gentlemen of Dongcheng District also came.

"Well, it's much better to be a hero than a villain."

In the hall of the station, Lawrence sat at his desk and spoke to the patrolmen.

Although Lawrence was the protagonist of the execution, the other patrols were also respected and adored by the citizens. In just over an hour, a large number of citizens spontaneously piled up flowers at the entrance of the station.

At the same time, Lawrence also knew that although this execution brought great prestige, it was only temporary, and if it was to win the long-term respect of the citizens, it would depend on the patrol's performance in the future.

Therefore, how to correct the bad style in the patrol team is also an imminent problem for Lawrence.

The patrolmen scratched their heads, embarrassed to reply to Lawrence's words. Although they didn't do anything wrong on weekdays, they still took a lot of advantage from the citizens, but today they were cheered, which really made the patrolmen feel a little guilty.

Seeing that all the guards bowed their heads in shame, Lawrence continued:

"You have seen what the people expect of you, do not let them down."

Although Lawrence didn't expect to change their minds with a few words, it was also quite an educational opportunity to strike while the iron was hot.

Just as Lawrence was about to continue speaking, the door to the station was slammed open, and two burly men of prime age entered.

Both men wore uniforms, similar to Lawrence's patrol uniforms, except in green. At the same time, they were all carrying smoothbore guns with bayonets on their backs and looked well-trained.

Lawrence glanced at them and recognized them as soldiers from the army of the Republic of Corsica, who seemed to be coming for him.

And the military power of Corsica was firmly in the hands of only one person, the governor of Pauli, who had the position of general of the Corsican state.

Therefore, it is self-evident who these two soldiers represented.

"Mr. Bonaparte, Governor Pauli, please." As soon as the two soldiers entered, they spoke to Lawrence succinctly.

Lawrence glanced at the wall clock on the wall and casually said, "Can we have a party?" I'll have something to do in a moment. ”

At noon, Lawrence also made an appointment to meet the slum girl, Anna, although the other party was of low status, but Lawrence did not want to break the appointment.

"Excuse me, Monsieur Bonaparte, but we have been ordered to summon you to the Doge's palace at once." The soldier shook his head and said firmly.

Lawrence frowned slightly, it seemed that Governor Poly was very dissatisfied with the big battle he had made.

If they refuse, maybe the two soldiers will use force to "invite" themselves.

"Okay, okay, let's go." Lawrence waved his hand helplessly, instructed Shaun Sr. to control the scene, and then followed the soldiers to the Governor's Palace.

Lawrence's second meeting with the Governor was still in his study, and when he pushed the door in, Paulie was carrying a delicate teapot pouring black tea into a white porcelain cup.

"Ah, Lawrence, you're here." Paulie saw Lawrence enter the door and said hello briefly.

Lawrence nodded, walked to the desk, pulled out a chair and sat down, and at the same time observed Paulie's face, which was indeed quite displeased.

So Lawrence took the initiative to smile and said, "What's the matter, Governor Poly, your face is not very good. ”

"Hmph." Poly snorted coldly, and smashed the teapot on the table with some gaffe, and a lot of hot black tea splashed out.

"You've only been in office for a few days, and you've made such a big deal." Paulie gave Lawrence a blank look and spoke.

Lawrence replied easily, "Isn't it good? The people are very supportive. ”

When Poly heard this, his beard curled angrily, and he said, "You executed those prisoners without going through the court trial, and I can remove you from your post right now based on this alone!" ”

In the face of Pauly's threat, Lawrence remained unmoved. He knew that Poly was a smart man, and he was now famous, and Poly would not forcibly remove himself against the will of the people.

Even if Paulie wanted to deal with Lawrence, he would wait until the turmoil calmed down, and at that point, Lawrence believed that he could have other means to contain Paul.

"It's really my mistake, but all three are guilty." Lawrence responded.

"Guilty? Do you want to execute a man just because he is guilty? You don't look at their identities either! When Poly heard this, he immediately became even more angry, pointed at Lawrence and said:

"If the King of France is guilty, are you going to guillotine the King of France too?"

Lawrence glanced at Paulie with a strange expression, wondering if this could be a prophet, and replied casually, "Of course, maybe you can see that scene in your lifetime." ”

Seeing that Paulie was about to be furious, Lawrence hurriedly got the topic back to business:

"Ahem, what did Governor Poly mean by looking at the identities of those people just now?"

"Hmph, didn't they tell you before they died?" Paulie snorted dissatisfied.

Lawrence thought back for a moment and said, "It seems like saying, saying he's a union member or something." ”

"That's right!" Paulie slapped the table and said, "And it's the dockworkers' union, do you know what kind of organization it is?" ”

Seeing Lawrence shake his head in bewilderment, Paulie added:

"It's an organization of ruffians and gangsters who take over more than 80 percent of the port's work. The captains who load and unload cargo in Ajaccio more or less have to stuff them with some concession fees. ”

Lawrence nodded thoughtfully, this kind of dock gang is not uncommon in all parts of the world. Even in later generations, the ports of some backward areas still retained such organizations.

The three men who Lawrence shot today were all union members, and it was by virtue of this status that they were able to remain in the patrol's dungeons without being tried by the courts.

At this time, Lawrence also understood why Paulie was so angry:

This dock union is also a tricky presence for Governor Pauly, and Lawrence is Pauly's vice-captain. Lawrence shot three union members today, and it is easy for the union to misinterpret it as a Paulie order and see it as a sign of hostility.

"Well, I see, that means the Governor you carried the black cauldron for me." Lawrence said sincerely.

After hearing this, Paulie was a little angry, and at the same time, he was surprised that Lawrence's quick thinking could understand the interests behind this in a moment.

"Hmph, for your brother's sake, and for the sake of the information you provided last time, I won't pursue you here, but there must not be a second time!"

After that, Paulie paused, then said in a low voice:

"In addition, I would like to give you a kind reminder, although I can come forward to block the pressure of the dock union officials for you, but their union is not monolithic, and there will definitely be people who will avenge their brothers. Be careful, you don't want your young and smart head to be cut off and thrown into the sea. ”

Lawrence nodded solemnly and thanked Poly for the reminder.

After beating Lawrence, Paulie quickly turned the conversation to his primary concern – the fate of Corsica.

It's been less than half a year since Lawrence said that in May, when France reached an agreement with Genoa!