When the emperor is enraged, millions will die. Li Shimin's fury is far from simple.
"My beloved ministers! You have worked hard recently, secretly sealing off Chang'an and its surroundings, keeping a close watch on all factions and schools of thought. Also, transfer the Right Martial Guard to garrison Mount Li, and the Right Valiant Guard to garrison north of the Wei River."
"Shubao, you and Zhijie go to the Six Doors to help Qin Huaidao oversee things and investigate thoroughly for me!" Li Shimin commanded in an unquestionable tone.
"Your Majesty, we obey!" Qin Shubao and the others bowed and accepted the order.
"This matter will be arranged by Duke Wei! Li Shi, you will monitor all parts of Chang'an day and night in Tianxin Pavilion. If any expert dares to show his face, kill him without mercy!" Li Shimin issued another decree.
"Your Majesty, we obey!" Li Jing and Li Gang bowed and accepted the order.
Qin Mu was unaware that he had ignited an even larger battle, with numerous experts mobilized to suppress forces both inside and outside Chang'an, and a large army also being deployed.
Qin Qiong did not tell him that this was Li Shimin's instruction, that he was to investigate and stir things up, to see who would stand out.
Those attending the private meeting were all Li Shimin's trusted confidants, so Chang'an City appeared much the same as usual, still bustling with activity. However, some businessmen noticed a slight decrease in the number of wealthy young officials who were usually his regular customers. Fortunately, it only lasted two or three days; they could simply attribute it to a business slump.
For the past three days, the people of Chang'an have been most excited about the Ministry of Justice issuing an official document sentencing sixty-one people to death, with their heads displayed in public. Far from causing panic, the people applauded the decision.
The Six Doors, which was originally deserted, is now bustling with people who come to watch the investigations, even if they have to go out of their way to visit, despite the fact that no one has come to request an investigation yet.
Many people already recognize the flying fish uniforms worn by the Six Doors constables. Qin Mu has heard several people say that they look good, especially Liu Renshi, who is very envious, saying that the people he leads look like beggars, while the Six Doors look like government officials.
The reappearance of flying fish robes on the streets in large numbers surprised many people, causing their hearts to tighten and their faces to change. However, the general public looked at them with expectant eyes.
Flying fish robes, embroidered spring knives, iron chains, thick shields, and crossbows—these are the standard equipment for ordinary soldiers; their exaggeratedly long weapons also draw attention.
Yuchi Baolin wielded a halberd, but the front of his halberd was quite large, resembling a crescent-shaped knife. According to him, it didn't matter whether he knew how to use it or not; he could just use it as a horse spear.
With a cloak adorned with gold thread and a family heirloom whip tucked into his back, he certainly looked dashing.
Cheng Huaimo felt deeply ashamed of Yuchi Baolin's arrogant manner. According to him, most fights in the city take place indoors, where long weapons are not practical. Therefore, he chose a spiked and serrated axe, which looked very domineering.
Of course! Qin Mu specially recommended this axe to him, mainly to satisfy the image in his mind: how could the Cheng family not have an axe?
This time, the Six Doors came out in full force, with Li Chongyi, Yuchi Baolin, and Cheng Huaimo forming a group of three, and their fathers backing them up!
Qin Mu smiled with satisfaction as he watched Cheng Zhijie leave carrying an even larger axe.
Qin Mu, Princess Changning, was paired with Xiangli Yanran. Xiangli Yanran is now officially a Gold Medal Patrol Officer of the Six Doors. She wore a gold-embroidered flying fish robe and looked very dashing! However, the peony on her cloak was a bit exaggerated, taking up the entire back.
Princess Changning's weapon was a sword, and her mounted weapon was a long saber. After she got the sword with her hands behind her back, she didn't want any other weapons. Moreover, she didn't lack weapons or armor. She had a set of specially forged bright armor, which was quite dazzling.
The Fang brothers, Liu Renshi, Master Lu, and Xi Junmai followed behind, along with twenty other members of the Bad Guys. Those from the Bad Guys looked at the constables with envy, feeling as if they were inferior. Leaving aside their clothes, just considering their equipment, the Bad Guys' weapons consisted of nothing more than a stick, even Liu Renshi's, except his stick was made of iron, while the others had wooden sticks with iron plates wrapped around both ends.
Not to mention their armor, some wore half-soled iron armor, while others wore tattered leather armor. They were really not much different from the Beggars' Sect.
Today they were investigating the largest brothel in Chang'an, the Heaven and Earth Villa. After wandering around, a huge manor came into view. It was unbelievable that behind a row of dilapidated houses, there was such a large place. It was at least twice the size of the Qin family's estate and even larger than the Six Doors government office.
Without Qin Mu giving any orders, men rushed in from both sides, surrounding the manor, with crossbow bolts aimed at the front.
Upon seeing the sudden appearance of a large group of people, the seven or eight guards at the entrance of the manor were dumbfounded. With such full armor, how could they possibly be here for fun? Before they could react, they were surrounded, the cold blade of a tiger-head saber pressed against their necks.
Qin Mu put on his mask, rode his unicorn, and charged straight into the manor, followed by a large number of constables.
"Six Doors handle cases! Those who resist will be killed without mercy!" The Six Doors' slogan for handling cases rang out in the villa.
"Ah! Ah!"
"Clang! Clang clang!" Soon after, screams and the sound of weapons clashing came from behind.
"Go!" Qin Mu waved his hand and gave the order.
The Bu brothers quickly led their men towards the source of the sound. Qin Mu and his group followed without hesitation.
The battle took place in a courtyard, where a large group of guards stood at the gate with knives in hand, while constables coordinated the attack.
When Qin Mu arrived, the Bu brothers were already engaged in combat with their opponents. Two swordsmen were fighting them to a standstill.
"Kill!" Qin Mu ordered again.
"Kill!" Liu Renshi shouted excitedly and rushed forward, with Master Lu following closely behind him.
With a large number of constables, they pressed down with crossbow bolts and then rushed over, breaking through the courtyard gate in an instant.
Upon seeing the gate breached, the two men fighting the Bu brothers also retreated.
"Stop!" A voice shouted angrily as soon as Qin Mu entered the garden, and then he saw fifty or sixty people rush out of the stone house in front of him.
"Who are you people? How dare you come to Heaven and Earth to kill people!" The leader was a middle-aged man with a goatee, his sharp eyes sweeping over Qin Mu and the others.
"The Six Doors are investigating! Lay down your weapons and surrender, or you will be killed without mercy!" Qin Mu shouted sternly.
“One-horned rhinoceros, Six Doors, you are Qin Huaidao of the Duke of Yi’s Mansion,” the man with the goatee said.
“That’s right! If you know what’s good for you, put down your weapon!” Qin Mu admitted.
"Although Duke Yi is powerful, he has no say in our affairs, boy! I advise you not to meddle in other people's business!" the goatee said in a deep voice.
"The Six Doors are the Six Doors of the Imperial Court. As long as it's illegal, the Six Doors will dare to intervene!" Qin Mu could tell that the other party was wary, but guessing that he had powerful backing, he felt somewhat excited.
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