late Qing Dynasty arrest

In the prison room of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, Li Guolou, as usual, was looking at the files, and Wu Defu wrote the documents with a calm heart.The two did not communicate with each other, and got along harmoniously in the room. When the case was handed over to the inner court, there were always some clues, and the investigation could continue.Most of the vast dossiers are headless and disorderly corpses. What can be told about the unknown corpses dug up in the wilderness?

Li Guolou said: "Master Wu, these cases should be done by a group of people, right?"

Wu Defu stopped writing, raised his head and said: "Yes! The files I showed you today are all of the same type. What loopholes did you find?"

Li Guolou frowned slightly, and said with concentration: "The dead bodies are all young women, but most of them have not been claimed, and no one has come to report the crime. Their identities should be prostitutes. How many such people died, no one Concern. They were tortured by criminals before their bodies, and their heart and spleen were ripped out of their bodies, which should be done by people who believe in cults. Judging from the place where the corpses were abandoned, the criminals must have hidden tools. It may be a carriage, that is to say, there are at least two criminals, and they are still rich. I can't find anything now, and when the criminal commits a crime next time, let me check the scene of the crime." Wu Defu looked up at the bright window, Said: "I have already placed a few people into the cult, and there is no clue yet. Judging from the clues I have, it is very likely that people who believe in foreign cults did it. In the past, people in the Qing Dynasty only used boys and girls to sacrifice My God, unclean women are not used as supplies for priests, and priests of ethnic minorities do not use prostitutes, they all use virgins. If foreigners are involved in this case, it will be troublesome."

Li Guolou smiled casually and said, "Master Wu, you are thinking wrong again. If a foreigner believes in a cult, he will be burned to death by the Catholic Church. If it is really a foreigner, it will be fine. I am afraid that people from our Qing Empire believe in it." What if you are a high-ranking official?"

Wu Defu curled his lips, and said: "Xiao Lizi, you are thinking about it too. Do those high officials have personal freedom? They want to do bad things, but they have no chance! It's what those people who are full and have nothing to do will do it next time. There have been such cases outside the country, and I will introduce you to a master who tracked footprints, and it was he who found the horse mules lost by the common people."

Li Guolou nodded and said, "Oh, I've heard of this man, he's a Mongolian."

Wu Defu smiled slightly and said: "Well, it's the old man who doesn't like to stay in the city. I will introduce you to him in the future. He was also very good at hitting when he was young. This is not a one-handed handicap."

Li Guolou said angrily: "I'm not following orders, it's your orders."

Wu Defu played a rogue and said, "Is there? I don't seem to have said a word."

Li Guolou complained in his stomach that the real boss is like this, he doesn't need to give orders directly, but give instructions through others, even if the crime happens, don't try to testify against him on the spot.

Li Guolou caressed a stack of files and said, "It's better to do business. Is there any ready-made case for me to handle?"

Wu Defu replied: "Aren't you handling the theft case of the Ministry of Finance? Such a big case is being handled, what else do you want to do?"

Li Guolou was furious, spread his hands, and said, "In such a big case, which Manchu can I interrogate? You can give me a clear way. I have sent out all the people, but I can't dig into the wall, and I can't find the stolen 15." Tens of thousands of taels of silver. Unlike ancient times, all the silver is hidden at home, the times are advancing, and all the silver has gone to the bank, where can I find it?"

How could Wu Defu not know the power struggle behind the treasury's loss of silver case? The members of the criminal department are all related to Yu Shuzhen, the Minister of the Ministry of household affairs. This case can only help Yu Shuzhen, not tear down Yu Shuzhen's platform.That is to offend many Manchus in the household department, and the prospects are not optimistic.

Wu Defu smiled bitterly and said: "Xiao Lizi, take this case slowly. We also need to discuss it with Mr. Yu. Sentencing and extorting confessions are absolutely unacceptable things. If you have any good ideas, you can also tell them."

Li Guolou said: "Master Wu, I'm still a rookie, so I don't know that there are tricks in the officialdom, there is no good idea, it's up to you to figure it out."

Wu Defu put both hands on the table, stood up and said: "It's better to take your time, let Master Bao and Master Yu communicate well, so that we can take action. We are shrimp soldiers and crab generals, kicked into the quagmire by them, don't want to die ugly , can only sit in the well and watch the sky.”

Li Guolou gritted his teeth and said, "I also take small cases. It's too boring to stay in the yamen."

Wu Defu said angrily: "Okay, little Li, are you saying that being with me is boring? I'll lock you up for another three days."

Li Guolou quickly changed his face, posted it with kind eyebrows and kind eyes, and became Wu Defu's entourage, pouring water and tea, starting from the bottom;;;;;; A small case, "Fang's theft case", no matter if it has a case, it is better than no case, and it is better to go for a walk than to sit still.He is active but not quiet, he still likes the outside world and stretches his ambitions.

When Li Guolou returned to the Tianzi compound, the atmosphere here was different from before. The guards were guarding each level, and everyone walked with their backs straight.Yao Cuo leaves early every day and returns late every day. He is full of enthusiasm for his work and has a taste of being out of the rivers and lakes.

Li Guolou could no longer leave the Yamen as he wished, and first went to report his work progress to Yao Cuo, and then reported clearly what he was going to do next, and all he had to do was hand over the written documents.

Yao Cuo caressed his beautiful beard, and said in a long voice: "Well, Xiao Lizi has been doing well these days, sit down and talk."

Li Guolou stood upright and talked about working for half an hour, so he was qualified to sit on an equal footing with Yao Cuo.This is the rule. To make progress in every line, there must be iron-like rules.Now the entire criminal department yamen belongs to the Tianzi brigade with the best style and the most energetic people. Everyone is radiant and shows their talents.The most money was distributed secretly, and this was the motivation. Everyone bowed to Yao Cuo's feet, and no one dared to be a stabbing head.

Here we don't talk about private matters or Tianzihao's affairs. Yao made a mistake in dealing with official business, and opened the door to talk about business. His aboveboard expression made Li Guolou feel that his elder brother Yao had made a mistake.

Li Guolou was still a little dissatisfied, and said: "Captain Yao, please put the gold chain of the pocket watch inside, so as not to show it. When have you ever seen those high officials wearing gold pocket watches, solemn and simple? The way of being an official."

Yao Cuo stroked the gold chain on his chest a few times, feeling a little bit reluctant, but felt that what Li Guolou said was reasonable, so he unbuttoned his corset and sighed: "Xiao Lizi, then you said that I usually even take out my pocket watch Do you want to change the way you watch the time?"

Li Guolou chuckled, took out a pocket watch, and said, "I bought a cheap pocket watch, Captain Yao, you usually wear this."

Yao Cuo was extremely dissatisfied, and said angrily: "Isn't that making me lose my status? Why do you usually wear a western dress? It's not fair."

Li Guolou waved his hands and argued, "Hey, Captain Yao, I dress the same as everyone else in the yamen, and only change when I go out. You are different. The chief wants to ask you for a meeting, and you accidentally took out your pocket watch to check the time during the meeting. If the officer above sees it, he will ask you for it, this is for your own good."

Yao Cuo thought about it, and it made sense. Good things should be filial to the chief, so how could he keep them all to himself? He picked up the cheap pocket watch and said, "Well, it makes sense. I have seen some people wear two watches. Pocket watch, so that’s the reason. I also wear two pocket watches, so I learn to hide it.”

Li Guolou shook his head and sighed, elder brother Yao Cuo still wanted to show his status, men nowadays no longer look at the string of court beads hanging on their chests, but learn from foreigners, how much is the pocket watch they take out worth?Advancing with the times, the atmosphere of the Qing Empire became more and more foreign.

Yao Cuo glanced and said: "Come to my house for dinner at night, did Master Wu tell you?"

Li Guolou also twitched his lips and said, "He is a dog-headed military adviser, he doesn't say anything, you understand the reason."

Yao Cuo sneered twice, and said: "Yin man, it's good to know, that eagle catcher Zhao Yao will also come tonight, you know?"

Li Guolou nodded slightly and said: "Then Lu Haikong and Xingyunfeng come?"

Yao Cuo said: "Is it okay if you don't come? The next big battle depends on everyone's concerted efforts. The meat is given to them first. The next thing is not good, so don't blame me for being cruel."

Li Guolou glanced at Yao Cuo, his heart shuddered, his hairs stood on end in horror.The eldest brother Yao Cuo and the second brother Wu Defu are about to attack their subordinates. They are timid and have little ability to handle affairs.If you want to take everything from the underworld, you must also have the ability, and if you want to eat the ending of a ready-made meal, you will be disgusted by others.Terrible Wu Defu, the team has just been formed, and it will be changed and reorganized. If Lu Haikong doesn't show up, he will still be mixed in the crowd like in the past, and there is only one dead end.And he might still be that sharp knife, he couldn't do this kind of thing no matter what.

Li Guolou blurted out, "Captain Yao, don't look for me!"

Yao Cuo said angrily: "Don't pretend to be smart, just shut up for me. Things haven't happened yet, it depends on God's will. Understand?"

Li Guolou didn't dare to sit on his seat, so he rose from the ground, stood at attention and said: "It's Captain Yao, I will obey orders."

Yao Cuo looked at Li Guolou with satisfaction and narrowed his eyes. It was this young man who revived his fighting spirit.A perfect start, a successful team combination, so far there are no flaws, the snow-white money has been rolling in, his territory has expanded, and the good days are just around the corner.Next, he still needs to expand his territory. The ambition to kill has already sprouted in his heart. He also needs to have his hands stained with the blood of the gangsters, so that he can gain a foothold in the capital and start a full-scale war with the gangsters. He will be in command.

Yao Cuo said meaningfully: "Little Lizi, do a good job, and the compound should be yours in the future. Let us work together to manage the capital so that there is no way to pick up what's left."

Li Guolou raised his chest and said: "It all depends on the cultivation of the chief, I must remember it in my heart, this is my root."

Li Guolou left Yao Cuo's office, still a little nervous in his heart. At first he thought his move was fast, but he didn't expect that Wu Defu's pace was also very fast, and a war with the gangsters was imminent.The Spring Festival is coming soon, and God blesses you with peace, everything will happen again after the Spring Festival.

(Please bookmark, hope to collect, it will be more exciting in the future!)