"Or else?" Zhou Changfeng glanced at him and said lightly: "Eight sedan chairs to carry you back to the capital?" ”

"You ......" Zeng Qinglu can't say it now because of his suffering.

Even if you come to the door to detain people, you should try to be polite, this is obviously a customary rule, and according to common sense, everyone will follow it by default.

After all, before the dust settles on the official ruling, even the suspect is still a Ming official, how can he be humiliated at will?

I thought that there would be a step-by-step process of interrogation, judgment, punishment and other processes, and there would be a turning point during the period, but the result was completely different from what Zeng Qinglu expected at the beginning.

He closed his eyes and took a breath, and said in a deep voice: "Such bad rules are too arrogant." ”

There is no point in talking cruelly and scaring people, but he is the deputy of a government, and he can definitely be regarded as the number one person, and he has somewhat cultivated his bearing in the past 20 years.

So Zeng Qinglu was generally cooperative and quite calm, but he was also beating the drum in his heart, and surprise, shame, fear, and doubt lingered together.

Is it this young man who doesn't understand the rules and behaves recklessly? Or is it because the court is so angry that he is so rude to arrest himself?

If it's the former, it's fine, but if it's the latter...... I'm afraid I'm going to be in trouble.

When he was escorted out of the courtyard gate, he turned his head and saw a convoy parked at the intersection of the street not far away.

And... Heavy machine gun mounted on the roof of a truck.

Under the soft moonlight and street lamps, the body of the Type 37 heavy machine gun reflected a little light, and the black muzzle made people's hairs stand on end.

Grass? This stance... Did the imperial court misunderstand?

Zeng Qinglu was shocked by this scene and was stunned on the spot.

As his thoughts diverged, the more he thought about it, the more wrong it became, and in an instant he recalled many, many experiences, but none of them could be related to rebellion and rebellion.

Outrageous! Is it a mistake, or is someone trying to buckle their hats and carry the black pot?

After a brief period of surprise, he thought he had seen strong winds and waves, and he forced a smile and asked, "No, are you afraid that you are mistaken?" Even if I was at fault in the first place, it was only a matter of economic money, so why not? ”

Zhou Changfeng didn't want to pay attention to him, and Shen Yu on the side rolled his eyes, then took two steps forward, and said with a slight smile: "The truth is not up to you. ”

Immediately afterward, Zeng Qinglu, who was stunned, was put behind one of the trucks by the paratroopers and pulled him up.

laughing to death, although Zhou Kexing is nonsense, this operation has confused a long-experienced and experienced guy.

Shen Yu was slightly happy in his heart, and said to Zhou Changfeng beside him: "This is not bad, he is going to panic, and he has no intention of inserting willows." ”

"Indeed, the nature is too bad."

"These guys have a lot of means, and they will never be soft-hearted when they should be ruthless, and it is estimated that he will feel that he has been sold."

"Let's go, let's go to the next one." Zhou Changfeng shrugged his shoulders, he wanted to have a good time with a cigarette, but since Xia Xiaoshi had been admonishing him to swallow less clouds and spitting fog, he had been gradually reducing the number recently.

Don't smoke when you're not upset, and you still have to be self-disciplined when your wife isn't around.

Shen Yu suggested with some concern: "Why don't you go to the Yin Hotel in Houguan County first?" The investigation team is still there, it's not safe, we have to protect them first. ”

"What are you kidding? The people in this ghost place, I don't know how many people were sent to keep an eye on the Yin Hotel, and after they went, the tiger flies knew that they couldn't come hard, and they might just scatter and run away, and they would have to chase them one by one, which was so troublesome. Zhou Changfeng replied casually.

My Brother Zhou! You've got to get to the point! How could I not know with my vast experience?

"No," Shen Yu, who felt helpless, lowered his voice and explained: "Let's arrest people in turn outside, and the others are forced to jump off the wall in a hurry?" If something happens to the investigation team, it's going to be a big deal! ”

The cost of keeping things as small as possible is to keep things under control, and it is obviously not wise to solve a matter with great fanfare and huge costs.

Shen Yu knew that the consequences were serious, and if he really forced others to hurry, forcibly snatched the investigation report, and even injured the officials of the investigation team, this matter would not be able to end.

Even if it is reluctant, but the emperor and the imperial court, who have been openly betrayed of their authority, have to try to regain face, and this matter has to be made bigger, and it makes people's heads big just to think about it.

Seeing that he was a little anxious, Zhou Changfeng, who was very calm, put his hand on the car door and replied leisurely: "Is it possible that the emperor wants things to be bigger?" ”

"Huh?" Shen Yu frowned when he heard this, and after thinking for a few seconds, his face showed surprise, "Outrageous, but... You can't just leave the investigation team alone, right? ”

"It's not a big problem, I've already sent a detachment over." Zhou Changfeng opened the car door, "The situation is under control, they can't turn the sky." ”

"When was it sent? How did I not know? ”

"You went to the bathroom."

“……”

In this way, four trucks of different models drove to the next place with dozens of people.

A quarter of an hour later, when the Fuzhou Prefecture Department of Industry also "enjoyed" the same treatment as Zeng Qinglu......

The quiet streets were deserted, and the yellow glow from the street lamps, though bright, could only take care of a small area, and a little farther away the light would drown in darkness.

It's a little bit off here, roughly close to the suburbs of Houguan County.

Who would wander the streets at four o'clock in the morning? Either a drunken drunkard or a sneaky thief.

“…… Ah, if I hadn't invested money at the beginning, I would definitely not be able to moisturize it now! Hahahaha! Lao Tzu's money ......"

A dazed wanderer leans against the wall of a cul-de-sac, surrounded by several beer bottles and liquor cans, as well as gnawed oil cake crumbs, and newspapers scattered on the ground.

At this time, a faint sound of footsteps was heard, getting closer and closer.

A group of soldiers in dark gray tweed uniforms were trotting by, and someone glanced sideways at the wanderer a few times, but quickly withdrew his gaze.

"Anning Street, this should be it, turn right and take a detour to the side of the mountain!"

The second lieutenant who led the team looked at the street signs, waved his hand after making sure that it was correct, and then led a team of more than 30 people to quickly move away.

In accordance with Zhou Changfeng's order, more than 30 officers and men of the second platoon of the machine gun team of the first paratrooper regiment are now rushing to the Yin Hotel in Houguan County.

Because it is a standard reception place for the Ming government, the environment is an important site selection factor, so the Yin Hotel is built in such a comfortable and quiet place.

The "mountain" mentioned by the second lieutenant is actually just a small dirt slope on the edge of the Yin Hotel, the top height is only thirty or forty meters, but it is full of woods and bamboo forests, fragrant grass, birds and flowers, and it is a good place for evening walks.

Although it is the season of heavy snow and the winter solstice is approaching, Fuzhou Prefecture in the south is still quite warm, and it can probably only be said that the autumn wind is bleak.

A few figures lay beside the mountain trail with a bonfire burning in the middle, and they slept there.

The other sat on the edge without boredom, facing in the direction of the Yin Hotel, monitoring the movements.

But the paratroopers who were hurrying quickly took down the four men in an instant, and threw them to the side of the woods with their hands and feet tied behind their backs.

"If you know each other, hurry up and say, don't ink, or I'll give you a few legs discount today."

"Say, I said, don't be angry, don't be angry, we came here after listening to the boss's words, and we didn't say anything else, just let us take turns to stare at it."

"Who gave your boss orders? Say! The questioning sergeant picked the chin of the man in front of him with the muzzle of his gun.

The ruffian who replied cried with a sad face, and said, "No, I don't know, I really don't know about this." ”

In order to facilitate their movements, dozens of officers and men of the second platoon of the machine gun team actually did not bring all the heavy machine guns they belonged to, but only brought a Type 37 heavy machine gun, and the rest only brought light submachine guns, automatic guns, and pistols.

According to Zhou's request, they only need to be here to standby, and if everything is well, they will be happy, but if there is a blatant attack on the officials of the Yin Hotel Investigation Team, they should take action.

Special affairs, dare to hurt the court officials who are handling the case, and after a warning is ineffective, they can open fire and make an example of a hundred; If it still doesn't work, you can continue firing as appropriate.

"I'll go, this situation is so complicated, there shouldn't be anyone making trouble later, right?" The main shooter, who was inspecting the heavy machine gun, asked with some trepidation.

"I can't say." The deputy shooter shook his head slightly, and then added, "Anyway, let's do it according to Chief Zhou's orders, yes." ”

"The court sent someone to investigate the case, and the dogs and cubs in this place still dare to obstruct it?" The second lieutenant picked up the binoculars and observed it from near and far for a while, "And Governor Zhou is waiting for the edict, that is the emperor's person, morality is on our side, just rest assured." ”

From more than three o'clock in the morning to sunrise in the morning, almost the entire urban area was surrounded by Zhou Changfeng and his party.

The four trucks could not fit on both soldiers and suspects, so they had to borrow two police cars from the local Inspectorate of Inspection.

In less than four hours, a full seven people were arrested?

For a while, everyone in the official offices of Fuzhou Prefecture was in danger, especially those who knew in their hearts that they were related to the Changle Shipyard, and at this moment they were as restless as prisoners who had been sentenced to death and were waiting for execution.

In their panic, they did not notice a detail, that is, the seven people arrested by the Qincha and his entourage were all middle or lower-level officials without exception, but the "tigers" of Fuzhou Prefecture were all safe.

“…… At this point, there is no choice, either tie up your hands and catch it, or quickly pack up and fly away. ”

"It's easy to say. Run away? Where are you flying? ”

In a luxurious baroque private mansion, several powerful people are discussing countermeasures.

Just as the European aristocracy of the eighteenth century pursued Chinese objects and decorations, the magnates seemed to be particularly fond of enjoying exotic scenery to show off their extraordinary, and so did the Ming dynasty.

"So what's going on here? It's completely abnormal, the few people who were arrested last night were all arrested by heavily armed soldiers, and they acted roughly. According to the deputy envoy Lei Yuwen, he paced back and forth, puzzled.

"This incident did not cause a catastrophe, no casualties, not even the ship sank," prefect Cai Dun, who was sitting on ......the sofa, muttered: "It stands to reason that the emperor and the imperial court will not be extremely angry." ”

It can be said that Zhou's bad behavior has led the thinking of a bunch of old fritters astray.

At this time, Liu Subin, the head of the Quartermaster Department of the Fujian Governor's Mansion, finally couldn't bear it anymore and said loudly: "What's the use of pondering these?" ”

He stood up straight, put his hands behind his back and said in a deep voice: "I don't think the DPRK and China want to make a big deal about this matter, you might as well be bold and dispose of the investigation booklet, let's be soft and sincere... Spend a little more. ”

"How can you take the style of the former emperor and apply the temperament of the current emperor?" Lei Yuwen smiled bitterly.

"Why can't it? Sitting on that person, aren't all the governing methods the same? There isn't much room for one's temperament to play. Liu Subin has a heartbeat.

After thinking for a long time, Cai Dun said: "This is indeed a solution, after all, although there is a big mistake, it has not led to a catastrophe after all, and the minesweeper is not a core warship, and the lack of one or two will not affect the overall situation." Let's find someone to have a good talk with a few senior officials in the DPRK and China in private, and there will definitely be a turnaround. ”

Lei Yuwen hesitated a little, but finally said resolutely: "You must not come hard, God knows if Your Majesty will be angry today." It can be handled, but it must not hurt the people of the investigation team, not a single hair. ”

Although the arrest operation carried out before dawn alarmed the sensitive officials, the people of Fuzhou still lived a quiet life as always.

As the sun rises, vegetable vendors set up stalls in old places, long queues form outside breakfast shops, and bicycles flow slowly towards the factory.

But in the northeast of Houguan County, the situation is different.

Two ambulances painted "No. 1 Provincial Hospital" came at a gallop and finally stopped at the door of the Yin Hotel; Immediately afterwards, another truck carrying Yi'an Jun came.

Luo Fu and the investigation team didn't leave here all day yesterday, because they were afraid of making the sensitive local officials anxious, so they simply stayed where they were.

But today's situation is very unusual - why are ambulances and trucks suddenly coming?

Seeing that the soldiers of the Yi'an Army were all wearing masks and carrying sprayers, Luo Fu asked the official in charge of reception here without changing his face, "What's going on?" ”

The latter arched his hand, and replied with a smile: "You have to be careful, a cook who works here went to the hospital last night with a sudden high fever, and it turned out to be the plague. ”

"Huh?!" Hearing this, Luo Fu was shocked, but immediately calmed down and asked, "Find out so quickly?" Say! Are you exaggerating? ”

"Luo Zhizhao, how dare I fool you?" The official pointed outside, and said, "Look, the doctors are here, and even the anti-chemical soldiers of the Yi'an Army are here, this is not a joke." ”

"You're not afraid?" Luo Fu sneered and said coldly.

"How dare we leave our posts without permission? Naturally, we will try to entertain you well. ”

It's hard to tell the real from the fake, but the team hasn't let their guard down – no matter what, just make sure the results are still there.

Although they did not cut off internal and external contacts, and even received the newspaper of the day, they did not know that the helpers from the capital had already arrived.

After a while, Luo Fu sighed, walked to the window and patted the edge of the window, and said to himself: "If you encounter this in the future, you must push it away, it's really bad to fight wits and courage like this!" ”

(End of chapter)