The night in Wuhan is always so short.

Of course, the people of Wuhan tonight were in panic and confusion all night.

First, the council searched the city for criminals.

Then the secret guards were dispatched to investigate the strange faces of the entire Wuhan city, whether it was merchants entering and leaving, or ordinary people visiting relatives or passing travelers, they were all taken out of the bed and interrogated and investigated.

Even the protagonist of the assassination case that caused a lot of uproar a few days ago, the mansion of Zhu Changying, the prince of the previous dynasty, was surrounded by people, and all relatives were arrested and imprisoned to force them to ask about the whereabouts of the escaped criminals.

And Liu Sanwu is also a little upside down tonight.

After all, the merchant from Shandong was the seal of the business alliance given by himself, and he also arranged for him to live in Renshunchang Restaurant, but when he cooperated with the secret guard investigation, the old man of Shandong, together with more than ten servants under him, all disappeared!

This made Liu Sanwu feel all of a sudden.

This kind of critical moment of martial law in the whole city was even involved in a major rebellion case, so that Liu Sanwu's crotch was not, but.

"What about people?" A dark guard in a black and purple robe stared at Liu Sanwu with a suspicious expression: "That group of merchants, didn't you bring it into Wuhan City?" Why is it missing now? ”

"I don't know, I don't know! I was wronged! Unjust! Liu Sanwu tried his best to explain clearly, but looking at the empty attic, Liu Sanwu wanted to cry without tears.

"Follow me to the Secret Guard Prison first, and then think about it!" The powerful guard is going to tie people up when he speaks.

"I thought of it! I know!! In an instant, Liu Sanwu seemed to know the trick, and immediately took out both hands, erased a piece of gold, and handed it to the secret guard without a trace: "They went out of the city during the day yesterday, and the seal letter has been exchanged back, and I forgot it at home, and when the business alliance opens in a while, I will return the seal letter, and I will not embarrass you, adult!" ”

Weighing the weight of the gold, the dark guard just looked at Liu Sanwu and didn't speak with a cold face.

"Ah, there's also a clearance letter, and I'll hand it over to you in a while. The little ones won't forget! "When he spoke, Liu Sanwu's heart was dripping blood, and the one hundred taels of gold that he had earned so hard was going to be taken away, I hate it!!

Chamber of Parliament.

Wang Shanquan and others are there.

"It's been almost two hours, and there is still no trace of anyone," Wang Shanquan was also a little anxious at the moment, pacing in the hall with his hands behind his back.

"It stands to reason that the whole city is under martial law, he will definitely not be able to escape, he must still be in the city, it shouldn't be so without the slightest trace!" He Dameng was also puzzled, touched his chin, suddenly thought of something, and looked at Wang Shanquan: "Could it be that we have missed something?" ”

"The most appropriate and rigorous channel is the seal and letter inspection of the Shang Alliance, and it stands to reason that there will be no omission," Wang Zhiquan stood there, frowning and thinking, suddenly stunned, and then turned around and glanced at He Dameng, and the two blurted out almost at the same time: "Four Seas Chamber of Commerce!" ”

The Four Seas Chamber of Commerce has the background of a ruling lord, and generally speaking, whether it is the parliament, the business alliance or the secret guard, there will be no suspicion of it.

And Cheng Zhifang, the president of the Wuhan branch of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, and Wang Quanquan are also friends, which is a well-known thing in the entire Wuhan City.

Therefore, when the whole city is under martial law, perhaps the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce is the safest place.

"Someone!" At this time, Wang Shanquan couldn't take care of much, so he caught the person first and said: "Prepare a sedan chair immediately, the old man is going to the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce!" ”

"You're going to the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce to check people?" He Dameng hesitated a little: "That's the Chamber of Commerce under the name of the consul. If you are not careful, if you are sued to the consul, you and I will not be able to eat and walk around! ”

"Do you think that now that things have come to this point, the archon's hand has not come in?" Wang Shanquan sneered: "Perhaps, the ruling lord has already sent people into Wuhan City!" ”

Thump!

He Dameng suddenly sat back in his chair and said bitterly: "I hope that Zhu Changying's disappearance is not the action of the ruling lord." ”

"You and I, it's best to worship God and Buddha," Wang Zhiquan flicked his sleeves and strode away.

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Wuhan Branch of Sihai Commercial Bank, Wang Shanquan has been here many times.

Because of its special background, the Four Seas Commercial Bank is very transcendent in Wuhan City, except for the affairs of the Commercial Alliance, it is generally not involved in other miscellaneous matters, and the consuls also have strict requirements and supervision over the Commercial Firm, and do not allow any personnel of the Commercial Bank to interfere with parliamentary politics.

Therefore, in the impression of the people of Wuhan, the Four Seas Commercial Bank is a mysterious chamber of commerce outside the transcendent council.

"Please also report on your behalf, Wang Quanquan came to pay a visit!" Standing in front of Cheng Zhifang's mansion, Wang Zhiquan's posture was extremely low.

"President Wang, I'm sorry, my lord said, I don't see a guest today, please go back!" The porter bowed down and replied, refusing.

Standing at the foot of the steps, Wang Shanquan chuckled, took out a greeting note from his sleeve, and handed it over: "The matter is very important, please report it, if you don't see it, don't blame Wang for not being predictable." ”

"Your Excellency, please!" The porter hesitated, took the post, and turned back into the house.

Chengfu vestibule.

Cheng Zhifang stood there, bowing down and waiting carefully, while the three people sitting at the top were Wang Huazhen, the chief councilor of the capital, Lu Xiangsheng, the governor of Liangjiang, and Li Qingsong, the commander of the secret guard.

"Since he's here, see you over there?" Wang Huazhen looked at the letter in her hand and turned her head to look at Lu Xiangsheng: "Lord Lu, what do you say?" ”

Lu Xiangsheng had just arrived in Wuhan City, and at this moment, the feudal official who held the real power of the military and political affairs of the two rivers and four provinces had a cold face: "According to me, it will be slaughtered directly, why bother so much!" ”

"Hey, the council must always be famous, and you can't kill people for no reason, right?" Wang Huazhen waved his hand: "Moreover, this is also what the consul meant." ”

Hearing the word consul, Lu Xiangsheng's eyes lowered slightly, and his voice softened: "You have your own ideas, where you need Lu, you will handle it." ”

"Then thank you," Wang Huazhen nodded, and then looked at Cheng Zhifang, who was standing there and waiting carefully: "Shopkeeper Cheng, then call him in." ”

"The little ones are going!" Although Cheng Zhifang is the chairman of the Wuhan branch of Sihai Commercial Bank, he can call for wind and rain in Wuhan City, but in the eyes of these three people, it is similar to a small shrimp, and it is no wonder that Cheng Zhifang is so sincere and afraid.

After a short time, Wang Shanquan was led to the front hall.

As soon as I entered the door, I raised my eyes and was stunned on the spot.

"Lord Wang, as soon as you give an order, you will be under martial law in Wuhan City, you are such a great official!" Wang Huazhen looked at Wang Shanquan with a smile.

"I see," Wang Shanquan knew Wang Huazhen, and also knew that Lu Xiangsheng was next to him, and the other person was Li Qingsong if he was right: "The small Wuhan City actually alarmed the two big councilors before and after, a governor, and a secret guard commander-in-chief, and they don't complain about losing." ”

After lamenting, Wang Shanquan sneered: "But, do you have any evidence? (End of chapter)