Daily life of slaying demons in the government

Chapter 73 Quick Ending

Money is a good thing. A gold piece can make a family of five live comfortably for a year or two. It is also the income of a dangerous profession like a constable for most of the year.

So when the Seventeen Golds were placed in front of Wang Hai, the smile on Wang Hai's face became kinder than usual.

"A lot!"

"It's not that much actually. The main reason is that the Song family has recently stopped their private sugar business, and we are the only one left in the city, so it's not bad. In addition, compared to before, there are fewer profits from the garrison, so it seems to be more."

"That's pretty good. You're really capable!"

"I'm just running errands, it's not a big deal." Yang Qian was not being modest, it was what he really thought. The one who really did the work was Li Mazi, he just took the lead and got the lion's share, it was not a big deal at all.

"Don't be modest. I know what kind of people those people in Masheng Lane are like. If I can make them behave themselves, isn't that a skill?
Now that this money has come in, those clerks and officials in the government office who had previously complained can finally keep quiet, and the pressure on the master of the government office will be much less.

But Yang Qian, although business is good, don’t forget what the most important thing is. That’s what you need to focus on.”

"Don't worry, Chief Constable. We have made some progress in solving those two cases."

Wang Hai thought for a moment and said, "If you are stuck there, speak up as soon as possible. As long as the case can be settled, we can handle the details from within. You don't have to worry too much."

"I understand. I am worried that if we act blindly from the inside, it is likely to disturb Song Qixun's eyes and ears. If Song Qixun jumps off the wall at that time, there will be a big chaos in Sandao City, which will be difficult to deal with.

Therefore, I think it is better to break through from the outside first."

"Time is a bit tight, are you sure you can make it in time?" Although Wang Hai believed in Yang Qian's ability, the deadline set by the yamen master was less than half a month, so he couldn't help but feel a little worried.

Yang Qian stood up and assured, "Don't worry, Chief Constable, I will have accurate information soon. By then, we will be able to rewrite those two old cases and find evidence against the Song family!"

After returning to the squad room from Wang Hai, Yang Qian's face was not relaxed, because the key things in the two cases had not been obtained yet.

Call Wang Shigui and Chen Dong over.

After the two came in, Yang Qian asked straight to the point: "How is it? When can each of you get the key evidence in your hands?"

Chen Dongxian replied, "Master Yang, Liu Heng sent a message the day before yesterday, saying that he had bribed the two managers of the mines and obtained the accounts of the Wu family's people moving through the two mines. However, the accounts only showed transactions between the mines and a person named "Liu Jun", and did not involve the garrison of the Song family.

If we want to find out about the Song family, we need to start with Liu Jun. At present, we can conclude that Liu Jun is not from Sandao City. I think he is most likely a bandit from Mount Paektu.

Now Liu Heng and the two managers have arranged to lure out Liu Jun, who should be here in the next two days. As long as Liu Jun is captured, it can at least be concluded that the Wu family colluded with the bandits to traffic in people, and this name is enough to take down the entire Wu family.

Finally, we have to pry open the mouths of the Wu family. I don’t believe that the garrison Song Qixun can clear himself!” Then Wang Shigui said: “Master Yang, I have already obtained the confessions of three people from the boat gang on the Baishui River. They all remember the temporary mooring near the burning woods on the north side of Zhuima Slope a few years ago.

At that time, most of the gang leaders paid hush money, so they didn't tell anyone. Now it's been a few years, and the gang leader died in a boat capsize last year. Now the people below have changed their stories and told the truth because they can make money. And the three of them are sure that there were dozens of trucks of goods transported at that time, all of which were heavy things. Some boxes were loose, and some old weapons could be seen inside, which was completely consistent with the lost items in the robbery.

The subordinates also found that the signature of Xu Xun was on the list of boat use at that time, and this Xu Xun was confirmed to be Fang Xun, the butler of Cao Guojin, after repeated identification by the people who handled the matter at that time.

Hehe, Master Yang, I think that now that the case has been investigated to this point, we can go to Cao's house to search and confiscate their property. Then we can punish them together with the prisoners in Chen Dong's hands. After they open their mouths, they will definitely be the ones guarding the Song family behind the scenes!"

Yang Qian listened carefully to what the two said, but his brows did not relax.

Strictly speaking, the case was progressing smoothly. After all, both the Song family and the police station were kept in the dark, and there was no resistance. In addition, the case was not covered up too tightly at the time, so it was not difficult to find loopholes.

But just as Yang Qian said to Wang Hai before, arresting people with great fanfare might alert the enemy. Liu Chengkun, who was under such strict guard at the beginning, died in the dungeon. Would it be safe for others to come in?
But if we don't use some brute force, it seems that it will be difficult to make a breakthrough in this case in the short term.

This is a bit difficult.

After thinking for a while, Yang Qian finally came up with an idea.

"Chen Dong, you can start first. Time is tight. You can take a portrait of Liu Jun and compare it with the case library to see if there is any number registered. Meanwhile, you can make arrangements first. Let me know when you start, and I'll go with you."

Then Yang Qian turned his head and looked at Wang Shigui, saying: "Go to Masheng Lane to find Li Deng. He has a few capable men under his command. Tell him the person you want to capture and ask him to find a way to kidnap him. Then find a hidden place to lock him up."

Yang Qian looked at the two men and said, "When arresting people, no news should be leaked before or after the action. After arresting them, they should not be put in the dungeon. They should be detained and interrogated in a secret place."

Upon hearing this, Wang Shigui and Chen Dong showed excitement on their faces, knowing in their hearts that this was the moment to end.

At noon that day, Fang Xun, the nearly 60-year-old steward of Shuntong Coach and Horse Company, disappeared inexplicably on his way home. Also missing was his young son Fang Wenshan.

Just as the people of Shuntong Horse and Carriage Company were anxiously looking for the butler of their company, two large boxes were lifted off a tightly covered covered wagon in Masheng Lane, which was only three blocks away from Shuntong Horse and Carriage Company. The wagon disappeared into a deep dead end in Masheng Lane.

The next afternoon, Wang Shigui, excited, found Yang Qian with a case file with the ink still wet on it that said "great progress".

After Yang Qian carefully read the files and verified the testimonies one by one with Wang Shigui, as well as the letters, items, accounts and other evidence involved, the "Xuan Ding 7th Year 46 Carts of Scrap Iron Robbery Case" that had been hanging over the heads of the Jiazi Class for several years can be said to have made a breakthrough.

All the clues of the case have been straightened out, and there is only one thing left: to catch them all in one fell swoop.

Two days later, Yang Qian, Chen Dong and three detectives went out of the city in disguise. When they came back, they also took a covered wagon and brought back a large box. This box was also hidden in a dead end alley in Masheng Lane.
(End of this chapter)