With a loud "bang!", the two vermilion doors were smashed open by a tree trunk as thick as a human head.
Then a group of people carrying knives and torches rushed in.
"Six Doors is handling this case! Lay down your weapons, and those who resist will be killed without exception!"
A series of loud roars echoed in the courtyard. Many people who rushed out upon hearing the noise were startled to see so many armed men. They stood still obediently, and then weapons were held to their necks, and they were tied up.
Another item worth mentioning here is the equipment Qin Mu provided to the constables of the Six Doors: a one-meter-long iron chain with thick rings at both ends. This chain was usually wrapped around the left wrist to deflect weapons; it could also be combined with a companion's chain to form a longer chain for climbing or as a tripwire; most importantly, it could be used to restrain prisoners. Once the hand was tied behind the back, there was no way to escape, at least not for ordinary prisoners.
As for why not use ropes, considering the military strength of this world, it's clear that using ropes would be a foolish method.
"Which brat dares to cause trouble here!" a man shouted as he rushed out of the room, followed by more than a dozen men carrying knives.
"You..." The man pointed angrily at the Six Doors constables, about to continue his tirade, when he saw a row of crossbow bolts aimed at him. He immediately swallowed his words, his lips twitching, unable to think of anything to say for a moment.
One of the constables raised his hand and waved it, then said coldly, "Put down your weapons and surrender, or you will be killed without mercy!"
"Who are you people? May I ask if the Heqi Brokerage has offended you in any way? If so, I am willing to offer a feast to apologize!" Seeing the groups of people rushing back with weapons, the leader dared not move and asked in a low voice.
"You are Wang Baoya from Heqi Dental Clinic!" A calm voice rang out, and then a masked man stepped forward from the crowd.
"It is indeed I, Wang Baoya. I don't know where we have offended you all?" Although Wang Baoya hated being called Baoya the most, he had no choice but to endure it, no matter how dissatisfied he was, and even put on a smiling face.
"The Six Doors are investigating! Come with us!" Qin Mu said after glancing around.
"The Six Doors!" Wang Baoya suddenly remembered the notice from two days ago and was immediately taken aback. He had originally thought it was just a place similar to the county government office, since the notice only mentioned investigating cases, making arrests, and allowing people to go there to seek redress. He never expected the Six Doors to suddenly contact him.
"Sir, you must have misunderstood. We operate legally, and our monthly tribute has never been less than promised," Wang Baoya said hastily after a moment's thought.
"Whether it's a misunderstanding or not, we'll find out when we go to the yamen," Qin Mu said sternly.
"Sir, did you only accuse me? Could you please release them all?" Wang the Bucktooth asked cautiously with a fawning smile.
"Enough with the nonsense, take them all away. Anyone who dares to resist will be killed on sight!" Qin Mu ordered impatiently.
"Yes, sir!" the constable shouted, then drew his sword and stepped forward.
Seeing the scene before him, Wang Baoya dared not resist any longer and signaled to drop his knife and surrender.
Qin Mu walked towards the back, and along the way, there were constables escorting prisoners forward, and others were constantly searching!
"Police officer! Look this way!" a constable rushed over and said.
Qin Mu quickly followed and soon arrived at a dilapidated woodshed.
"Brother Qin! Those guys deserve to die!" Xiangli Yanran said angrily as she walked over.
As a member of the Mohist school, Qin Mu arranged for her to lead a search of the secret chamber and passages, and it seems she did indeed make some discoveries.
"What's wrong?" Qin Mu asked. In fact, he was already prepared, after all, this was a brokerage firm, which, to put it bluntly, was involved in human trafficking.
"They are so pitiful!" Xiangli Yanran said with tears in her eyes.
"I know, I know, we'll help them get justice," Qin Mu gently patted Xiangli Yanran to comfort her. That was all he could say in this situation. What's the point of trying to fix things after they've already happened?
"We must ensure they never have the chance to commit crimes again," Qin Mu thought coldly. He then left with Xiangli Yanran, not wanting to see the mess on the ground. He feared he might immediately tear these guys to pieces.
"Take them back and keep a close watch on them! Teach them some manners if they misbehave!" Qin Mu ordered.
Depending on the type of criminal, the Six Doors has a set of established detention systems to ensure that the criminals suffer but are not killed. For example, they may be hung up with only their toes touching the ground, which is the most basic punishment. Those who violate women are the kind of people Qin Mu hates the most, and they will inevitably have to be punished by having their penises hung with bricks.
"Brothers, is there anything I can help you with?" Just as they stepped out of the brokerage, a group of men in black appeared in front of them. The leader was also dressed in black, with a cloak covering his head, so his face could not be seen.
"Who are you people?" Qin Mu asked warily.
The man in black took out a token and held it up.
"The Tiger Roars to the Heavens decree, to be kept secret in Chang'an at night!" Bu Mang said solemnly.
"I am Qin Mu, a constable from the Six Doors. Thank you all for your kindness. These were just some ordinary criminals, and I have already taken care of them." Qin Mu looked them over curiously and said with a fist and palm salute.
"No problem, I am Xiao Buyu, the captain of the 36th Night Watch Team. Brother Qin, just let me know if you need anything," Xiao Buyu said with a half-smile.
"Definitely, definitely." Not understanding the purpose of Ye Bushou's visit, Qin Mu replied with a lukewarm smile.
Xiao Buyu didn't say much, just nodded slightly, and led the people into the darkness.
Qin Mu had no time to consider the issue of night watchmen; he led his men to the next house. This night was destined to be anything but peaceful, and not every household would obediently surrender. Some knew that being captured meant certain death, and they would certainly rise up in resistance.
However, in the face of the army formation and crossbow bolts, these resistances were futile, and they all turned into hedgehogs.
It wasn't that they didn't encounter any experts, but both Qin Mu and Cheng Zhijie had people arranged by their families to protect them, and with the help of crossbows, they were all taken down one by one.
As dawn broke, the last raid was finally completed, and Qin Mu breathed a sigh of relief. This situation was within expectations; after all, these were just outposts, and there weren't many experts to begin with. One or two per outpost were not much of a threat to the army's crossbows.
After estimating, he realized he had arrested over five hundred people that night, and the other two groups must have arrested roughly the same number. With so many people, interrogation would be the most troublesome part, so Qin Mu quickened his pace and hurried towards the yamen (government office).
"Father! General Guo, why are you here so early! Aren't you supposed to attend the morning court?" Qin Mu was taken aback as soon as he stepped into the yamen and stepped forward to greet him with a cupped hand.
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