Hundreds of households in Liaodong, covering the light with one hand

The night in Wuhan City is always so short.

Of course, the people of Wuhan were in panic and confusion tonight.

First, the council searched the city for prisoners.

Then the secret guards were dispatched to investigate the unfamiliar faces in the entire city of Wuhan. Whether they were merchants coming in or out, ordinary people visiting relatives, or travelers passing by, they were all pulled out of their beds and interrogated and investigated.

Even the residence of Zhu Changying, the former prince of the former dynasty who was the protagonist of the assassination case that made a lot of noise a few days ago, was surrounded by people, and all his relatives were arrested and imprisoned in order to interrogate the whereabouts of the escaped criminals.

And Liu Sanwu was also a little unlucky tonight.

After all, he was the one who gave the merchant alliance seal to the merchant from Shandong and arranged for him to live in the Rensunchang Restaurant. However, when cooperating with the secret guards in the investigation, Mr. Wang from Shandong, together with more than ten servants under him, All gone!
This made Liu Sanwu feel dizzy all of a sudden.

This critical moment when the whole city was under martial law, and even involved in a major rebellion case, made Liu Sanwu feel shit in his crotch.

"Where are the people?" A secret guard in black and purple robes stared at Liu Sanwu with suspicion: "Didn't you bring that group of merchants into Wuhan City? Why are they missing now?"

"I don't know, I don't know! I was wronged! I was wronged!" Liu Sanwu tried his best to explain clearly, but looking at the empty attic, Liu Sanwu felt like crying without tears. .

"Follow me to the secret guard prison first, and think about it carefully before talking!" The secret guard pretended to kidnap someone.

"I thought of it! I know it!!" For a moment, Liu Sanwu seemed to have an insight. He immediately took out a piece of gold with both hands and handed it to the secret guard without leaving a trace: "They left the city during the day yesterday, and the seal has been I got the exchange back, but I forgot it at home. I will return the seal when the Merchant Alliance opens, and I will not embarrass you, my lord!"

After weighing the gold, the secret guard just looked at Liu Sanwu with a cold expression and said nothing.

"Ah, there is also a customs clearance seal. I will give it to you later. I won't forget it!" As he spoke, Liu Sanwu's heart was bleeding. He finally earned a hundred taels of gold. , I will be taken away by others, I hate it! ! !

Parliament Chamber.

Wang Pingquan and others are all there.

"It's been almost two hours, and there's still no sign of anyone." Wang Biquan was a little anxious at this moment, walking around the hall with his hands behind his back.

"Logically speaking, the whole city is under martial law. He will definitely not be able to escape. He must still be in the city. There shouldn't be any traces like this!" He Dameng was also puzzled. He touched his chin and suddenly thought of something, and looked at Wang Biquan. : "Is there anything else we have missed?"

"The most appropriate and strictest channel is the seal inspection of the merchant alliance. Logically speaking, there will be no omissions." Wang Biquan stood there, frowning in thought, suddenly stunned, then turned around and looked at He Dameng. The two of them looked at each other almost at the same time. He blurted out: "Sihai Chamber of Commerce!"

The Sihai Chamber of Commerce has a background as a ruling figure. Generally speaking, no matter the parliament, the merchant alliance, or the secret guards, they will not have any doubts about it.

Cheng Zhifang and Wang Biquan, the presidents of the Wuhan branch of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, are also good friends. This is something that everyone in Wuhan knows.

Therefore, when the whole city is under martial law, perhaps the Sihai Chamber of Commerce is the safest place.

"Here comes someone!" At this time, Wang Biquan didn't care much anymore. He caught the person first and then said, "Prepare the sedan immediately. I have to go to the Sihai Chamber of Commerce!"

"Are you going to the Sihai Chamber of Commerce to investigate people?" He Dameng hesitated: "That is the Chamber of Commerce under the name of the Archon. If you are not careful, if someone is sued to the Archon, you and I will be left with nothing!"

"Do you think that now that things have developed to this point, the consul's hand has not been extended?" Wang Biquan sneered: "Perhaps, the consul has already sent people into Wuhan City!" Plop!
He Dameng suddenly fell back on his chair and said bitterly: "I hope that Zhu Changying's disappearance is not the action of the ruling lord."

"It's best for you and me to worship the gods and Buddhas," Wang Pangquan said, flicking his sleeves and striding away.

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Wang Pingquan has been to the Wuhan branch of Sihai Commercial Bank many times.

Because of its special background, Sihai Trading Company is very aloof in Wuhan City. Except for business alliance matters, it generally does not get involved in other miscellaneous matters. Moreover, the consul also has strict requirements and supervision on trading companies and does not allow any personnel from the trading companies to interfere. parliamentary politics.

Therefore, in the minds of the people of Wuhan, Sihai Trading Company is a mysterious chamber of commerce that transcends the parliament.

"Please inform me that Wang Biquan is here to visit!" Standing in front of Cheng Zhifang's house, Wang Biquan's posture was extremely low.

"President Wang, I'm sorry. My master told me that I won't see any guests today. Please come back!" The concierge bowed in reply, indicating a refusal.

Standing at the foot of the steps, Wang Pingquan chuckled, took out a greeting card from his sleeve, and handed it over: "It's a very important matter. Please let me know. It's okay if you don't see me. Don't blame Wang for unpredicted words."

"Please wait a minute, sir!" The concierge hesitated for a moment, then took the invitation and turned back into the mansion.

The front hall of Cheng Mansion.

Cheng Zhifang stood there, bowing and waiting carefully, while the three people sitting at the top were Wang Huazhen, the congressman from the capital, Lu Xiangsheng, the governor of Liangjiang, and Li Qingsong, the commander of the secret guards.

"Since he's here, why don't we meet him over there?" Wang Huazhen looked at the letter in his hand and turned to look at Lu Xiangsheng: "Master Lu, what do you think?"

Lu Xiangsheng had just arrived in Wuhan city. At this moment, the frontier official who controlled the military and political power of Jiangsu and four provinces had a stern look on his face: "According to me, just kill him, why bother!"

"Hey, when the parliament acts, it must be done according to its reputation. You can't kill people for no reason, right?" Wang Huazhen waved his hand: "Besides, this is what the consul meant."

Upon hearing the word "praetor", Lu Xiangsheng lowered his eyes slightly and softened his voice: "You can make up your own mind. Wherever Lu is needed, I will take care of it."

"Thank you very much," Wang Huazhen nodded, and then looked at Cheng Zhifang, who was standing there and waiting carefully: "Shopkeeper Cheng, let him come in."

"Young man, let's go right now!" Although Cheng Zhifang is the president of the Wuhan branch of Sihai Commercial Bank and can make all the changes in Wuhan City, in the eyes of these three people, he is no more than a little shrimp. It's no wonder that Cheng Zhifang is so sincere and frightened.

Not long after, Wang Pingquan was brought to the front hall.

As soon as he entered the door, he raised his eyes and was stunned on the spot.

"Sir Wang, with one order, Wuhan City will be under martial law. You have such great authority!" Wang Huazhen looked at Wang Biquan with a smile.

"So that's it." Wang Biquan knew Wang Huazhen, and also knew that he was Lu Xiangsheng next to him. If the other person was correct, it was Li Qingsong: "The small city of Wuhan actually alerted two high-ranking members, a governor, and a secret guard. Lord Commander, I won’t complain if I lose.”

After lamenting, Wang Pingquan sneered: "But do you have any evidence?" (End of Chapter)