It's important to know that firearms are among the most strictly controlled items in this country.
Wherever a shooting occurs, it will inevitably attract great attention.
Mu Zigang was furious. Wasn't this just another accusation being leveled against him? And he had no choice but to accept it, whether he wanted to or not. Because even a fool could guess that it was Mu Zigang retaliating... So Mu Zigang decided to arrest Xu Zhengyang immediately, to stop him from spouting nonsense outside, and to find a way to make his testimony match Mu Fengbin's, so that it would be a feud between them, a conflict between criminal gangs.
Mu Zigang decided to personally participate in the interrogation, while the other two interrogators of Xu Zhengyang were both Mu Zigang's confidants.
As the saying goes, "If you want to condemn someone, you can always find a pretext." In Mu Zigang's little territory, isn't he the one who calls the shots?
"What's your name?" Mu Zigang asked with a stern face.
"Oh, you must be that Mu Zigang, right?" Xu Zhengyang tilted his head and said with a sneer, "My name is Xu Zhengyang."
"Tell me, what are you and Chen Chaojiang doing in Anping City?"
Xu Zhengyang said, "Beat the beast."
"Watch your attitude!" Mu Zi slammed his hand on the table with a loud bang. "Tell me, did you come to Anping City because you have some grudge against the local gangs?"
“It didn’t exist before, but now it really does,” Xu Zhengyang sneered.
Mu Zigang turned to look at his two trusted confidants, signaling them to write down this sentence, as it was an important confession.
"Tell me more details," Mu Zigang said, staring coldly at Xu Zhengyang.
For a seasoned veteran like Mu Zigang, as long as you speak, he can pick out some of what you say and record it. As for the recording, he can also edit it.
"Mu Zigang, you'd better turn yourself in. Don't think that no one knows what you've done. Heaven is watching what people do, and there are gods three feet above your head..."
"Shut up!" Mu Zigang shouted angrily, "Answer only what I ask you, and don't waste any more words."
"I'm here to crack down on evil forces. And the leader of those evil forces is you, Mu Zigang!"
Mu Zigang was so angry that he suddenly stood up, clenched his fists on the table, turned to look at his two trusted confidants, gave them a nod, and then turned to leave.
Next, of course, was the plan for the two policemen to give Xu Zhengyang a good beating.
However, at that moment, Xu Zhengyang shouted, "Don't go! I haven't finished interrogating you yet. What kind of place is this? It's the police station. You can't just leave as you please."
As they were talking, Xu Zhengyang gave a slight struggle, and with a crisp snap, the handcuffs broke easily.
"Guards, seize him! The prisoner is trying to escape!"
"Screw you!" Xu Zhengyang calmly took out a cigarette and lit it.
The two police officers stood up and remained motionless, looking completely bewildered.
Hurried footsteps could be heard outside the interrogation room.
Mu Zigang stood against the wall, pulled out his pistol and pointed it at Xu Zhengyang, but he felt an inexplicable fear in his heart. A person who could easily break free of handcuffs and injure several armed thugs with his bare hands was definitely a very dangerous person.
The interrogation room door was flung open with a bang, and a police officer rushed in, his face filled with fear.
"Chief, Chief, a group of soldiers have arrived outside."
"What?" Mu Zigang thought he had misheard.
Just as I was wondering what was going on, a series of chaotic footsteps came from the stairwell. Then a soldier in camouflage uniform and helmet, fully armed, strode in. Behind him were two other soldiers, all fully armed. Goodness, it looked like they were doing live-fire training or fighting a war.
The soldier at the head of the group, wearing the rank of captain, was quite respectful upon entering. He snapped to attention, saluted Mu Zigang, and then said coldly, "Hello, I am Qiu Jingguo, the company commander of the 2nd Company of the Reconnaissance Battalion of the 113th Division of the W Army. I have been ordered by the division headquarters to protect Comrade Xu Zhengyang's safety."
"What?"
"Our chief of staff will be here in a little while."
Mu Zi was dumbfounded...
Is this really, really, really gotten to the top?
Xu Zhengyang shook his head and sighed, muttering to himself, "Look, look, all day long this one says I like violence, that one says I'm not steady enough and don't consider the big picture. But when something really happens, violence is the quickest solution, isn't it? What is the army? The army is an armed group that kills people..."
Volume 5, Spirit Official, Chapter 257: Bullying Others by Abusing Power
The W Army, stationed in Anping City, has always been a renowned elite force protecting the capital region. As a military and political entity, the army rarely interferes in local politics.
Of course, this is also a big no-no.
Normally, no one would dare to cross this taboo.
However, it is well known that precisely because of this taboo, the military, as a unique and powerful entity, commands absolute authority regardless of where it is stationed throughout the country. It is a power group that no local force dares to challenge.
How many local criminal gangs across the country have gone down a path of no return simply because they offended military officers?
Not many, but the endings are basically the same.
However, an entire company of soldiers, fully armed, storming into a local police station is truly unprecedented. Well, it might have happened elsewhere before, but such incidents are destined to remain secret. Even media reporters, skilled at and fond of tracking news, wouldn't dare publish this information.
Are you looking for death? If someone accuses you of leaking military secrets, you'll lose all your lives, no matter how many you have.
Qiu Jingguo didn't care whether you were a bureau chief or a mayor; he only knew one thing: a soldier's duty is to obey orders. So, while he maintained respectful manners upon entering, his attitude was firm. He then turned to Xu Zhengyang, saluted, and said, "Are you Xu Zhengyang?"
"That's right, it's me."
"Hello." Qiu Jingguo saluted. "I'm under orders to protect your personal safety."
"Hello, thank you." Xu Zhengyang smiled, raised his hands, and showed Qiu Jingguo the shiny handcuffs on his wrists, which were broken in the middle.
Qiu Jingguo turned to look at Mu Zigang and said, "Please order your men to unlock the handcuffs."
Mu Zigang nodded somewhat blankly, and then two trusted confidants quickly stepped forward to unlock Xu Zhengyang's handcuffs.
"Those who are not involved, please leave!" Qiu Jingguo waved his hand, his tone polite but his expression revealing an unquestionable intent.
Two soldiers following behind strode in and stood in front of Xu Zhengyang.
Mu Zigang was at a loss. Despite his advanced age, he was truly helpless against the three young soldiers in front of him. He had lost face badly, and his fear had only intensified. Frowning, he waved for his men to leave, then walked out himself with a helpless expression. They had said that their division chief of staff would be here soon, and that any complaints should be addressed to him…
As soon as Mu Zigang stepped out of the interrogation room, he was shocked again. "Damn it, what's going on here? Are you guys trying to take over the police station?" He saw more than a dozen soldiers standing in the corridor, fully armed, and a chilling atmosphere filled the corridor.
"Hey, Mu Zigang. Don't go yet, come back." Xu Zhengyang called from inside the house.
"Hmm?" Mu Zigang turned his head.
Xu Zhengyang raised his hand, palm down, and beckoned, saying, "Come here, come here, I have something to tell you."
"What do you want?" Mu Zigang asked, turning around and walking back.
Xu Zhengyang smiled and said to Qiu Jingguo, "Company Commander Qiu, if it's convenient, could you please step out for a moment?"
Qiu Jingguo frowned slightly, signaling the two soldiers to leave first, while he remained inside, saying, "Our assigned mission is to protect your safety."
"Well, cough cough, alright." Xu Zhengyang had no choice but to give up.
Two soldiers closed the door from the outside.
Xu Zhengyang pointed to the chair he had made earlier and said to Mu Zigang, "Go, sit there first."
"What?" Mu Zigang glared and shouted angrily. Wasn't this an insult?
"Sit down!" Xu Zhengyang waved his hand and slapped Mu Zigang's police hat off.
Before Mu Zigang could retaliate in anger, Qiu Jingguo suddenly rushed forward, twisted his arm, and swiftly disarmed him, ignoring Mu Zigang's desperate struggles. He forcefully made the man sit down in the chair. Xu Zhengyang was secretly astonished. Good heavens, did they really not take this bureau chief seriously?
Little did he know that Qiu Jingguo had received a phone call from Li Chengzong before he arrived.
The Anping City East District Public Security Bureau was completely occupied, with a company of soldiers stationed inside and out. Armed soldiers were stationed at the entrance, and all police officers were ordered to return to their offices and were not allowed to leave without permission. Some people who had been watching the situation from inside or outside the bureau quickly made phone calls to report the situation.
So several people in the capital were astonished and quickly contacted each other, thinking, "Good heavens, the Li family is serious."
They even imagined Li Ruiyu giving this order, smashing his cup, glaring, and roaring, "Which bastard dares to touch my precious son-in-law... Shoot them all down, you sons of bitches!"
Hmm, that's nonsense...
Back in the interrogation room.
Xu Zhengyang didn't do any interrogation at all. He called Mu Zigang back not because he had anything to say, but... and gave him a brutal beating. Let him sue whoever he wants!
Mu Zigang never imagined he would encounter such a rude fellow.
Qiu Jingguo, standing to the side, couldn't stand it any longer. "Can't we just not resort to violence? If you keep going like this, you might actually kill someone. How are we going to explain that?"
Although it was an order from above, and Qiu Jingguo didn't question it, he was well aware that leading a company of armed soldiers to occupy a local police station was a highly taboo act. And now, to make matters worse, this superior's son-in-law was such a hothead…
"Having power and influence means you can do whatever you want, right?" Xu Zhengyang finally stopped. He wasn't stupid; if he really broke Mu Zigang's arms and legs, it would be difficult to explain to the other side. His father-in-law had made him look good, so he couldn't cause him any more trouble, could he?
"Then, can I do it too?"
Xu Zhengyang clapped his hands and said, "Those who do evil will not live!"
After saying that, Xu Zhengyang turned and walked out, saying to Qiu Jingguo, "I have to go to the Central Hospital. My people just had surgery there."
"Please wait a moment," Qiu Jingguo said quickly.
"Hmm?" Xu Zhengyang looked at Qiu Jingguo.
Qiu Jingguo initially wanted to dissuade Xu Zhengyang, since it wouldn't do for an entire company of soldiers to rush to the Central Hospital with him, would it? But after a second thought, he said, "I'll go with you."
"Okay." Xu Zhengyang nodded.
After the two went downstairs, they found the instructor talking to the branch bureau chief in the courtyard. Qiu Jingguo went up to his partner and explained the situation, then led two soldiers to follow Xu Zhengyang in a military jeep as they drove away.
When they went out, the division chief of staff and the special investigation team that had just arrived from Beijing also arrived.
Following closely behind were the city bureau chief and the mayor, all of whom arrived.
Neither the branch bureau chief nor Mu Zigang expected things to escalate so rapidly, leaving them no room to catch their breath. Mu Zigang was immediately taken to the Anping City Public Security Bureau by the special investigation team.
Almost simultaneously, officers from the Municipal Public Security Bureau also apprehended Mu Fengbin and several other injured individuals at the hospital.
On the same day, Mu Ming, the perpetrator who was still under investigation by the traffic police brigade, was formally arrested.
Wang Duanhong, president of Hedong University, has also been suspended from his duties and taken away for investigation.
...
This matter has indeed blown up.
Li Ruiqing was quite dissatisfied with this, unhappy that his brother would do such a thing, as it would give other factions something to hold against him.
But Li Ruiyu said, "Isn't it better than Xu Zhengyang going on a killing spree over there?"
Li Ruiqing remained silent, helpless. The facts were as they were; by doing this, things would at least eventually proceed through the proper legal process, regardless of how many people were dealt with or what the sentences were. That would all be acceptable. But if they had acted any slower, and Mu Zigang had done something outrageous to Xu Zhengyang at the branch office, angering Xu Zhengyang to the point where he might have killed Mu Zigang on the spot, that would be one thing, but if Xu Zhengyang were to erupt in fury and demolish the police station, who would dare to do anything to him then?
As for the attacks from other factions, let's talk about that later. In the end, this matter is about eliminating a scourge for the people and is based on the great principle of justice.
However, Li Ruiqing was thinking, if you do this, I'll be the one to solve the remaining problems little by little.
That's the truth, and things won't just end there.