It was still dark, but Fang Zian couldn't take a nap after returning to the Yamen, because Song Xiang insisted on talking to Fang Zian, saying that he wanted to discuss some key issues with Fang Zian. Fang Zian then invited him into the backyard.

In the public room, we made tea and sat down to talk.

"Master Fang, based on the existing evidence, I can conclude that someone is deliberately setting the fire. As you reminded me just now, I found evidence that the arsonist was moving firewood. The pile of firewood in the private square across the street was moved away.

There were seven or eight bundles of dry firewood, and there were still firewood scattered along the way, which were carried to the side room as arson. The arsonist was very cunning. There was a pile of firewood in the backyard of the restaurant, but he did not move at all. I think

, he was afraid that if he was too close to the fire scene, he would be easily discovered. To be able to find such evidence is thanks to Mr. Fang's careful observation and precise inference. Song was very impressed." Song Xiang said in a deep voice.

Fang Zian felt a little proud. The reason why he put forward his observations and judgments in the fire scene was actually to embarrass Song Xiang. Song Xiang didn't find any evidence, but he found doubts and made a judgment.

It's an embarrassing thing for a prisoner.

"It's easy to say, easy to say. I am just a blind cat who killed a mouse, just making random guesses. Even if I don't bring it up, Mr. Song will definitely find these doubtful points." Fang Zian laughed.

Song Xiang pouted, feeling the teasing tone from Fang Zian's expression.

"Actually... this is not important. The reason why I concluded that someone set the fire was because my men found other direct evidence at the Baziqiao fire scene." Song Xiang reached into his arms and took out something slowly.

placed on the table.

It was another ceramic wine bottle, exactly the same as the one Song Xiang showed before. If Song Xiang hadn't taken out another one at the same time and placed it next to the one in front of him, Fang Zian almost suspected that Song Xiang had taken the previous one.

That clay vase is here to fool yourself.

"This..." Fang Zian picked up the wine bottle and looked at it doubtfully, and then he saw the three words 'Yao Daozi' on the bottom of the bottle. The pottery wine bottle was a little damaged, but it was certain that it was the same as the one next to it.

It's just the same shape and size, and it's the same pottery bottle used by Yao Ji to hold wine.

"Based on the comprehensive evidence, I can draw a portrait of one of the arsonists. This man is a man who often drinks Yao Daozi wine. He is not tall and has a thin body..." Song Xiang said in a deep voice.

Fang Zian interrupted: "I can understand that he often drinks Yao Daozi wine. But how did you know that he is a man who is not tall and thin?"

Song Xiang smiled bitterly and said, "Did you forget that I told you yesterday that some witnesses saw a sneaky man walking near the fire scene on Donghe North Street? Although his true face was not revealed, the people who witnessed him described his identity.

What about the physical appearance?”

Fang Zian slapped his head and cursed himself for being stupid for actually forgetting that Song Xiang visited the people near the scene yesterday.

"...This person may not like to drink strong liquor like Yao Daozi, but maybe he is just short of money and his family is poor. Yao Ji's wine is not a famous one, and not many people drink this low-quality strong liquor. Yao Ji's wine is not a famous one.

The shop I remember is in Beiguan, and most of the people who drink his wine are coolies working on the dock outside Beiguan and ordinary people. The reason why Yao Ji uses such rough words

Wine is stored in clay pots made of clay, precisely because such clay pots are very cheap and easy to carry. The coolies on the dock can buy them and carry them with them, and when they are tired, they can take a few sips to relieve their fatigue. I think...according to these clues,

It shouldn't be difficult to find this person. I can catch him in two or three days," Song Xiang said in a deep voice.

Fang Zian said happily: "Master Song is so powerful. It seems that the case is about to be solved. I look forward to the day when Master Song catches this arsonist."

Song Xiang took a sip of tea, looked up at Fang Zian and said, "Of course we have to arrest people, but before that, I have some questions to ask Mr. Fang."

Fang Zian smiled and said: "The case is almost solved, what questions are there?"

Song Xiang said: "I just have some doubts. Mr. Fang wouldn't mind clearing them up for me."

"I have nothing to do. I'm just waiting for dawn. Mr. Song, you can ask if you want." Fang Zian took a loud sip of tea and leaned back in his chair.

"Last night, I once again carefully checked the fire records of your office, and I made some new discoveries. The occurrence of several arson cases in the past few days is very strange. For example...the places where these arson cases occurred are very interesting.

, Master Fang, have you noticed that every fire occurred in the same area of ​​the fire watch tower station under your jurisdiction. And they happened almost at the same time. The same is true for the two fires tonight. This has to make people think

I have a lot of doubts. I originally thought that this was someone deliberately disturbing the security of the capital, like a deliberate act by gangsters and Jin people, and it was an act of sabotage against my country, the Song Dynasty. However, I don’t see it that way now.

On the contrary, I thought... this seemed to be a challenge to your government. To put it bluntly, according to my guess, the arsonist seemed to be aiming at your government. I don’t know what Mr. Fang thinks. Can you clarify my doubts?

?" Song Xiang asked in a deep voice.

Fang Zian was shocked. As expected, this pattern was discovered by Song Xiang. He had deliberately not told Song Xiang his previous findings, but Song Xiang still found the doubtful point. This was not what Fang Zian wanted to see.

Fang Zian just wanted Song Xiang to solve this difficult matter for him, let Song Xiang expose the conspiracy of the instigator behind it, and use him to clear mines for him. But Song Xiang was aware of it. He might even have suspected this.

The matter was directed at me, but I just didn't say it out loud.

"Is there such a thing? I didn't notice the situation you mentioned. Did it really happen at the same time in the same area under the jurisdiction of my submersible fire team? Let me think about it... Oops, it's true. It's really a little bit...

That's weird." Fang Zian said with a surprised look on his face, patting his thigh.

Song Xiang frowned and looked at Fang Zian and said, "Master Fang really didn't find any doubts in this?"

Fang Zian said: "It's true, I'm not as thoughtful as you. I just felt strange that there were too many fire cases, and they were all in the middle of the night. I felt that someone was vandalizing and setting fires, so I went to your place to report the case. Among them

I really haven’t investigated these details carefully.”

Song Xiang sneered and said: "Master Fang, you are very thoughtful tonight. When you analyzed the location of the fire, you were not as careless as you say now. You said that the arsonist avoided the direction of the fire watch tower and set fire, and did not hesitate to carry it.

Firewood is not afraid of being discovered by the people. If someone just wants to set fire to cause damage, why would he go to such trouble? You seem to understand the result.

Is that why you have such a wonderful inference? That kind of inference is not what ordinary people can think of. You know in your heart that the arsonist is targeting you, so you do not want the fire tower to discover the fire, so you choose the location and method of arson.

, why do you have to deny this? It seems that you and the person who set the fire have a clear understanding of each other."

Fang Zian said angrily: "What are you saying? Mr. Song, I don't like hearing what you say. It sounds like I'm hiding something from you. Why don't you say that I instigated the arsonist?"

? How do I know why these people set the fire? This is exactly what I ask you to find out."

Song Xiang realized that he had gone too far and said hurriedly: "Master Fang, please calm down, I have no other meaning. How could Master Fang be related to the arsonist? What I meant is that Master Fang gives people a sense of preconception.

He seems to know the thoughts of the arsonist."

Fang Zian said coldly: "Master Song, don't you also try to figure out the mind of the person who committed the crime when investigating the case? Is there anything wrong with this? Make reasonable speculations and boldly seek verification. Is there anything wrong with this?"

Song Xiang waved his hand and said: "That's right, that's right. Master Fang, listen to me. Don't you think the details I mentioned show that the arsonist seems to be intentionally going against you? I don't know what their purpose is.

What, but judging from the time, place and means, they gave me such a judgment."

Fang Zian rolled his eyes and said: "Ask me, who should I ask? I have just joined the official position not long ago, I have no grievances with anyone, and I have not offended anyone. The Fangyujun Yamen is just a small, unpopular Yamen.

I have no status. Are there any enemies? Could it be that the unqualified soldiers who were dismissed by me hold a grudge? Are they trying to find trouble? That's just for me personally. I can't commit the crime of arson or decapitation. That's not crazy.

Is it done?”

Song Xiang nodded slowly and sighed: "That's right...arson in the city is a serious crime. They shouldn't commit such a crime. Unless there is some sworn hatred, or...only those who are emboldened will do this. But..."

Fang Zixin was frightened and hurriedly interrupted Song Xiang's words. He could no longer discuss these matters with Song Xiang. The more they discussed, the more abnormal Song Xiang would be reminded of.

"Master Song, aren't you going to catch someone soon? Once you catch the person who set the fire, you will know everything once you interrogate them. Why bother here? I haven't slept all night and I can't hold on anymore. You can do it yourself."

Well, I need to take a nap. I still have official duties at dawn, and I can’t go home and take a nap. No one cares about us people, we have to care about ourselves."

Fang Zian stood up and yawned and walked to the bench next to him. He walked down and turned inward.

"Master Fang, I still have some questions to ask, you..." Song Xiang stood up and said.

"Master Fang needs to take a rest. Master Song, please go out." Shen Ling'er walked out of the shadows and said in a deep voice.

"But..." Song Xiang said.

"Snoring, snoring." Fang Zian on the bench was already purring loudly.

"Master Fang is asleep. If you have anything to do, you can tell him tomorrow. If you don't leave, I will pull you out." Shen Ling'er said in a rough voice.
Chapter completed!