When Li Guolou heard the gunfire, his first reaction was to rush to the place where the gunshot was fired. He had no intention of teaming up and wanted to be a lone ranger.
Behind him, Lu Haikong said urgently: "Little Lizi, stop here, and the men will form a team for me. Block the road and no one will be allowed to let go. In the third formation, the front team will hold knives, and the back team will raise guns. Block the alley for me."
The benefits of formation drills were clearly demonstrated. Within a few seconds, the exit of the alley was blocked. This is a dead end, Biandan Alley faces north and south, and is populated by rich people and officials. This is a safe place in the capital.
This place, local gangsters will not come here to collect protection fees. The few shops and the small number of people on the street show that it is not lively here usually. But now most of the people are standing in front of a Yangfu compound, and two people fell dead on the steps.
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Someone was shouting: "It's Mr. Zhang. Zhang Guozhi of the Ministry of War was killed with a black gun. Next to him was his attendant, Xiao Dezi."
Lu Haikong held a knife in his left hand and said angrily: "The officials are handling the case. Everyone is standing against the wall. No one is allowed to move."
Ma Dequan shouted in a loud voice: "Everyone stand still, the officials are handling the case and will let you go back immediately."
The policemen maintained order, and soon more than a hundred merchants and passers-by in the shops were forced by the police to occupy the left and right sides of the street. The merchants and people living here stood on the left, and all outsiders stood on the right.
Soon a group of government officials came to help. They knocked on the door panels of the merchants and brought out all the people who were hiding inside.
The family of the deceased Zhang Guozhi also came out to explain the situation. Butler Zhang cried and cried: "Our master likes to go out at this time, drink tea in the teahouse diagonally opposite, and listen to plays. He did not expect that the security in the capital is so bad."
Lu Haikong quickly put aside the relationship and said: "Steward Zhang, what are you talking about? Mr. Zhang was killed by someone seeking revenge. What does it have to do with the security of the capital.
Liu Chengle, the captain in charge of this area, asked: "Do you know who your master has offended?"
Butler Zhang kept crying and finally said, "How did I know?"
Liu Chengle waved his hand and gave Butler Zhang a big mouth, and said angrily: "Grandma's bear, you wasted so much of my time."
Li Guolou saw Liu Chengle angrily cursing the common people. How could such a person deceive the witnesses? Everyone kept their mouths shut and refused to speak out to help.
The police officers and government officials kept asking the crowd standing on the road, "Who saw the scene when the crime occurred? Are there any witnesses? The government will reward you heavily."
After shouting for a long time, no one said they saw the crime scene. This is the entrance of the mansion, and no one would hang out here. Who knows the truth, even if someone saw it, they would not tell it in public.
Li Guolou was anxious and looked at more and more people who were taken out of the shop by the yamen and police officers. The women were taken to another open space and were not allowed to talk to others. As for the Shenzhai compound next to it, the police officers still
Don't dare to disturb.
Li Guolou looked at the people being detained on the street. Two muskets have not been found so far. When will the investigation continue? This is not Yao Cuo's territory. Li Guolou did not cross the border to search passers-by and merchants.
He was just like other police officers, maintaining order and preventing the suspect who fired the black gun from escaping.
There must be a murderer and witnesses in the crowd. In which ditch should the murderer's flintlock be thrown or in which shop should it be hidden. As for the witnesses, they should be afraid that the murderer will commit another murder, so they dare not testify against the murderer on the spot.
Zhang Guozhi, the deceased's military officer who served as the military guard officer, must have been involved in a conspiracy and was murdered to silence him.
Li Guolou looked at Liu Chengle, who was Wu Defu's nemesis. Is it necessary for him to help Liu Chengle? There were more than a dozen family members of the deceased nearby howling and crying together. Li Guolou couldn't bear it, so he ignored the disputes among the people above.
Human life is at stake, and the murderer should be found.
Li Guolou touched his nose, walked to Liu Chengle, the commander in charge of this area, and said with a smile: "Captain Liu, if we continue to investigate until dark, we still can't find out who fired the black gun. I'm sorry, I'll try to find out."
How about a murderer?"
Liu Chengle glanced at Li Guolou suspiciously and asked, "Xiao Lizi, have you seen the murderer?"
Li Guolou shook his head and said: "Captain Liu, I was with Lao Lu. He didn't see it. How could I see it? I just saw that you had to take notes for so many people. I didn't think it was necessary. Now you can still find out the murderer."
If the suspect really goes to the Yamen, he will not be found."
Liu Chengle pointed to a group of people nearby and said: "There must be two murderers among them who fired black guns. We can't find them now. When we get to the Yamen, someone will always come forward to testify."
When Li Guolou saw Liu Chengle like this, he was extremely dissatisfied and didn't want to talk to this kind of person. His tone was no longer as kind as before, and he said forcefully: "Since Captain Liu doesn't want our help, let's go. I tell you, we
No one saw the murderer, but they all had ears and brains."
Hearing Li Guolou's choking words, he was already scolding Liu Chengle for being a pig-brained person. Lu Haikong turned pale and hurried over to break up the fight, saying: "You two, in public, don't embarrass our Criminal Department. Please speak up if you have anything to say."
Liu Chengle was angry and laughed back, and said to Li Guolou: "Xiao Lizi, I am a big boss and that's how I talk. If you don't give me face in front of so many brothers today, just wait and see."
Li Guolou retorted: "Really, Captain Liu? I saw you weren't like this in front of Mr. Bao? How come you only show respect to your master and show your true nature as soon as you go out?"
Liu Chengle was furious. He was tall and had a bad temper. Otherwise, he would have been promoted based on his qualifications. Hearing Li Guolou sarcastic again, he became so angry that he swung his fist and smashed Li Guolou's front door.
This sudden attack caused the noses of the criminals and colleagues he beat to bleed, and the bridge of their noses might even be broken by him.
Even though they were only three feet away from each other, Li Guolou still attacked his colleagues. He did not expect such an outcome. A huge fist had reached his face. Li Guolou reacted instinctively and dodged to the right. Instead, his body was close to the person's.
Xiang Liu Chengle.
Li Guolou's behavior is different from the reaction of ordinary people. When ordinary people encounter this kind of situation, they would dodge backward and escape from the opponent's attack range. But Li Guolou did the opposite, because he has already gained experience in fighting, and the closer he gets to the opponent, the closer he gets to the opponent.
The force of the opponent's blow cannot be fully exerted, and even if he is hit in the face, it will not be very serious. He wants Liu Chengle to taste the pain, although this will take a lot of risks and he will have to receive a punch, but his
The attack is also very sharp. The left knee bounces up and pushes against the opponent's vital part.
Liu Chengle was overjoyed at first. His fist had hit the opponent. No one could bear the iron fist. Then his crotch was hit by Li Guolou's knee. He had never tasted this feeling in his life. He screamed and covered his crotch with both hands.
He fell to the ground and passed out.
Li Guolou wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and shouted: "Captain Liu, if you find the right person in the future, I won't be so polite next time and let you be a eunuch in your next life."
The police officers and government officials nearby quickly separated Liu Chengle and Li Guolou. Although this was inside a shop, some people on the street saw the police officers fighting among themselves at the scene of the crime. The impact was very bad.
Liu Chengle couldn't get up for a while, so Lu Haikong said urgently: "What are you doing standing still? Hurry up and find the adults. If this continues, this place will get out of control." He then said: "Little Lizi, what happened to you today?
The household department is not decent. I haven’t mentioned you yet. You are even more lawless here. If you beat your own superiors, you are shaking things up. Are you looking for a slap in the face?"
Li Guolou's handkerchief was covered with blood. He looked very ugly. The blood in his nose and mouth had not stopped yet. He pretended to be a victim and said: "Old Lu, it was Captain Liu who attacked me first. He beat me like this."
.You are still protecting the commander. So many brothers have seen it. Captain Liu did it first. Now he is lying on the ground pretending to be dead. I am bleeding profusely."
Liu Chengle's men were usually beaten by Liu Chengle. Although the captain Liu Chengle fell to the ground, which embarrassed their team. But now they can't get into trouble again. They have all been comforted and they don't dare to challenge Li Guolou.
While everything was in chaos, Wu Defu came with a group of government officials. After understanding the whole story, Wu Defu looked at Liu Chengle who was slumped in the chair and said: "Captain Liu, didn't you usually say that you have beaten all the criminals in the Ministry of Justice? Why did you do it today?
Are you stuck in the bench alley? Stand up and hit me again. If you are acting in self-defense, hit me again."
Liu Chengle couldn't fight against the insidious Wu Defu. His territory was near the Yamen of the Ministry of Justice. The security was usually very good, but there was no oil and water. The rules were very strict and there were a lot of mothers-in-law above. Today he lost everything, in front of his subordinates.
He fell in front of Yao Cuo's brigade. The young Li Guolou was not taken seriously by him, and he did not expect that he was a sinister villain. His martial arts was disabled as soon as he made a move. How long will this injury last? How can he fight now?
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Liu Chengle said angrily, "Master Wu, it's my fault. I'll do a self-examination first when I get back. I shouldn't have beaten the family members of the deceased. I'll apologize to Butler Zhang later."
Wu Defu waved his hand and said: "Captain Liu, you don't have anything to do here. Go back to the Yamen and write a self-criticism. Go to the solitary room for me at night and reflect on your words and deeds."
Liu Chengle was so embarrassed that he left the Biandan Alley with the support of two of his subordinates. He was still limping when he walked, which made all the government officials speechless and did not dare to laugh even if they wanted to.
Wu Defu glared at Li Guolou angrily and said, "Xiao Lizi, don't think that if you stain a handkerchief with blood, I will let you go and go to the solitary room at night. It's not your turn to show off here."
In public, officers must be fair when doing things. Li Guolou received the same punishment as Liu Chengle. Li Guolou lowered his head and admitted his mistake with a disgraced face.
Li Guolou lowered his head, looked at the bluestone floor, and said: "Master Wu's lesson is that I will reflect carefully tonight and strive to get out of the solitary room as soon as possible and start a new life. Sir, please take a look at my next performance."
Fighting is the best way to establish authority. The truth comes from under your fists. If you punch hard here, you will gain support. Those colleagues who usually look down on Li Guolou no longer dare to make fun of him. Some people are already ready to worship Li Guolou.
Big brother, if I change myself to a big brother, it would be nice to have a good time in the Criminal Department. The yamen and policemen next to me are secretly muttering that people should not be judged by their appearance. The cruel and terrifying captain Liu Chengle will fall into this alley. It seems that the carrying pole alley is too unlucky.
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Wu Defu was dissatisfied with Li Guolou's words of apology and said: "Xiao Lizi, things are coming one after another. You must atone for your sins first and find the murderer for me. Otherwise, you will be punished for multiple crimes and you will be imprisoned for three days."
Li Guolou touched his nose and said aggrievedly: "Master Wu, my nose was broken by Captain Liu. My ability to solve cases will be reduced by 50%. If the murderer cannot be found, don't blame me."
Wu Defu said angrily: "I don't care about your eggs. Find me the bastard who shoots black guns, or else you will get another one who won't be given food at night."
Li Guolou was angry that Liu Chengle was not a good person. Originally, he wanted to help Liu Lecheng, but now his dog's nose was broken by Liu Chengle. I wonder if he can smell the smell of the person who fired the gun? Thinking of this, Li Guolou regretted just now.
Why not dodge backwards? Now that it has been delayed for such a long time, the smell of gunpowder on the person who fired the black gun may have become weaker, and his extraordinary talent may not be of use.