After everyone's thoughts were almost scattered, Director Yang brought the topic back.

He said, "Xiao Xie's argument is not unreasonable. When investigating, you can combine this case with feudal superstition to see if there are any particularly superstitious people."

Captain Chu took notes and put down his pen, "Okay, this is also one of the directions."

Director Yang nodded, "Putting aside the relevant content that requires technical support from the technical room, colleagues from the trace inspection department can also talk about it."

An old trace inspection staff member of the county bureau scratched his head, "Oh, we This piece of information is not as good as what the forensic doctor knows. The murderer did nothing but dig a hole to bury the body. He did not leave any marks, let alone footprints. From the few things found so far, only the coins can explain the time issue. The others are waiting for the technical laboratory to study, but in my experience, there is no point in studying them. "

The forensic doctor and the trace examination have nothing to show, and the other detectives in charge of the search can't say anything.

Director Yang asked Tan Yi, "Captain Tan, would you like to have a say?"

Tan Yi said, "I'm young, so let Director Yang and Captain Chu speak first."

Director Yang and Captain Chu exchanged glances and insisted, "We've had two meetings since we got involved in this case yesterday, and we haven't made much progress. If Captain Tan speaks up, maybe we can find a new way and free us from our inherent ways of thinking."

Having said that, there was no point in Tan Yi refusing any further.

He said, "I think that this case should start with the victim on the one hand, and the murderer on the other. Everyone may think that it is easier to start with the victim, but I think that since the missing person has been missing for so long, the grassroots police station can't find any clues, so even if we find the identity of the victim, it may be difficult to find the murderer."

At this point, Tan Yi paused for a moment to give the county bureau some time to react.

Captain Chu echoed, "I agree with this point. Missing cases are not simple."

Director Yang nodded and motioned Tan Yi to continue.

Tan Yi said again: "So, the murderer should be taken seriously. We can start from the two aspects of Feng Shui and mountaineering enthusiasts, ask Feng Shui masters and fortune tellers to see if there are any relevant clues, but the scope may be very large. However, I still suggest starting from the local area, after all, the locals know this area better."

"Another point is that the murderer may be a person with antisocial personality disorder or a believer in feudal superstition, aged between 20 and 40. He stopped killing because he may have killed enough, or he may be old and wise and no longer want to kill. Judging from the time span of the murderer's crimes, the latter is more likely. You can pay attention to it when investigating."

Director Yang put down the tea cup. "Captain Tan's words are mature and comprehensive. Although the scope is large, it is not unreliable. It is a method. Both the murderer and the victim are approached at the same time. As long as there is a clue on one line, there is hope for this case."

The police officers nodded and echoed, and the atmosphere in the conference room became much more relaxed.

Director Yang said, "Captain Chu, do you have anything else to say?"

Captain Chu said, "I don't have much to say. Just go ahead. As long as you work hard, you may not necessarily find a breakthrough somewhere."

Director Yang looked at Fu Da again, "

What about Team Leader Fu?" Fu Da said, "I have the same opinion as Captain Chu."

Director Yang asked the others again, and when he saw that no one could come up with constructive suggestions, he ended the meeting. "I know this case is difficult, but I still hope that my colleagues in the technical department will work harder to narrow the scope of the investigation and solve the case as soon as possible. Let's adjourn."

After the meeting, Tan Yi and his men moved into the County Bureau Guesthouse.

Xie Qing and Li Ke lived in the same room.

The two took a shower separately, and just as they were about to lie down and watch TV for a while, there was a knock on the door.

Li Ji called out, "Xiao Xie, come on, are you guys there?"

Li Ke was near the door and went in wearing slippers, "I'm coming, coming."

Li Ji stood at the door and asked, "Xiao Xie, have you been to Xiang'an? Are there any good places to go here?"

Xie Qing's eyes lit up, "Xiang'an is also a small ancient city. There is a small section of wild Great Wall in the north. We can go climb the Great Wall when we have time, but it is definitely not possible now. The evening activities are basically only eating, and we can't even find a place to sing. Otherwise... I'll treat you to barbecue. If you are not afraid of getting fat, there is a small restaurant that serves the best braised pig face."

"You don't have to treat." Li Ji smiled, "Captain Tan wants to treat. Captain Tan said, it's hard for others to tell, but Xiao Xie must know something."

Li Ke said, "Are you and Captain Tan in the same room?"

Li Ji said, "Captain Tan is afraid of snoring, and I don't snore."

So that's it.

"Men who don't snore are a rare breed," Xie Qing joked, getting out of bed and putting on shoes, "Let's go, the most authentic one is nearby, I'll lead the way."

...

It was almost seven o'clock when we went downstairs.

We were not too hungry, so we strolled along the street.

Xiang'an County is very small, but many of the buildings are still in ancient architectural styles, which are different from Anhai.

It's rare for colleagues to go out for a stroll together. Everyone walked around, looked around, relaxed and chatted about family matters. It was a bit like finding joy in hardship and organizing a group tour.

At about 7:30, the group entered a small restaurant that served braised pig's face.

The store was small, but there were many customers. They ordered a pig's face, a few dishes of side dishes, and a pot of liquor, and everyone ate with relish.

Xie Qing's group was large, so the boss let them into the only private room.

Tan Yi ordered three servings of braised pig's face, one dish of the same side dish, a pot of Tieguanyin, and two pots of Shaoxing wine.

He said, "We have a case on hand, so I won't let you drink too much. Let's just treat it as a tea party."

Fu Da picked up the wine glass, "Let's toast to Captain Tan and thank him for treating us to delicious food."

Tan Yi smiled and said, "It's just a few dishes of side dishes, not worth thanking. Let's just wish us to solve the case as soon as possible

." "Okay, wish us to solve the case as soon as possible."

Everyone talked a lot and drank the wine in the cup.

Shaoxing wine was very spicy, and after tasting it carefully, it was sweet and tasted good.

Tan Yi picked up a chopstick of pig's face and put it in his mouth. It was fragrant, glutinous, soft and slightly chewy, just right.

He smiled and said to Xie Qing, "It's delicious, it's the best."

Xie Qing was a little proud, "Once the foodie radar is turned on, I know what delicious food is in every village."

Fu Da smiled and said, "Xiao Xie is really amazing. I have also been to Xiang'an several times, and every time I ate in the guesthouse, I never thought of going out for a walk."

At this time, people are mainly concerned about supporting their families, and most of them are reluctant to eat and drink lavishly outside, so it is normal not to know.

Xie Qing realized that this topic should be stopped.

She said, "Brother Fu, you are too busy. I followed my master to do the appraisal, which is much more relaxed than today."

"That's true." Fu Da looked at Tan Yi, "Captain Tan, this case is not easy. Killing so many people without leaking any information is something that even our police officers may not be able to do."

Tan Yi took a sip of wine, "Serial killers are mostly emotionally indifferent. Killing people may be cruel to you, but it's fun for him. He regards killing as fun, and he beats us from the root."

Fu Da said, "That's right. Just like tigers, lions, and wolves, they are better than us in this aspect."

Tan Yi asked, "Let's just treat this as an impromptu meeting. Does anyone have any ideas about this case?"

Du Zhun spoke, "I think Captain Tan said it very well at the meeting. Now it depends on various factors. The test results are out."

Liu Feng also said, "It's difficult. These corpses have been buried here for not one or two months, but for a year or two. The wind, frost, rain and snow have been constantly seeping and flowing. In my opinion, it is difficult to detect anything."

Deng Wenxiang said, "What Brother Liu said is what I want to say. Let's take a look at the corpses from the past one or two years. But even if we can find something, the source of the poison may not be determined."

Fu Da lit a cigarette and sighed in the rising smoke, "Oh, it's difficult."

Du Zhun looked at Xie Qing who was enjoying his meal, "Xiao Xie is a top student in our bureau and a rare soldier in the criminal police team. Don't you have any ideas?"