morning!

Xia Chen came to the Lantern Man’s Yamen.

"Master, there was no unusual movement last night!"

Xia Qian whispered in Xia Chen's ear.

"Call all five hall masters to have a meeting!"

Xia Chen's eyes were calm. In the past few days, he had been sending secret agents to monitor the suspects' homes to prevent them from escaping suddenly.

"Yes!" Xia Qian nodded, turned and left.

Xia Chen's eyes were deep. He had originally planned to close the net tonight, but now in order to prevent any accidents, he decided to act immediately.

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Xiachen Garden!

"Sir, what's up today?"

As soon as Cui Hu and his companions came in, they noticed that the atmosphere was not right and felt that it was extremely serious.

"Everyone is here, let's have a simple meeting!"

Xia Chen looked around and saw that the five hall masters, Zheng Ping, Cui Hu, Lu Chen and others were all present, as well as Xu Xingchen, Yu Shaoqian, Xia Wen, and Zhang Wenliao.

"Lu Chen!"

"I'm here!"

Lu Chen quickly stood up.

"This time you lead the team, together with Zheng Ping, and all the two halls will go out to arrest Dong Yun from the Eighth Division and take his family members to jail.

This is an arrest warrant, go and do it.

If you resist, you can be killed on the spot.

Kill him, but try to capture him alive.

I will send an expert to go with you!"

Xia Chen's tone was extremely calm, but everyone's hearts were filled with turmoil.

Dong Yun is the director of the Eighth Department. Should we arrest him and execute him on the spot?

this......

Lu Chen looked at the arrest document handed over by Xia Chen with a serious look in his eyes.

"Don't worry, sir. I will definitely handle this matter well and will never let him get away!"

Lu Chen looked serious, knowing that letting him lead the team this time was to give him a chance to show his abilities.

Xia Chen looked at a middle-aged man again. This was the new hall master he promoted.

"Take the people in your hall and take down the people on the list!"

Xia Chen gave him a list with the names of three thousand households and seven hundred households.

"Yes, sir!"

"Cui Hu, take my warrant and go to the Imperial Guards and transfer some personnel to assist in the investigation. Today's incident is of great importance. Catching the criminal is the first priority, but we must also ensure the safety of the people in the capital and prevent There was an accident!"

Cui Hu took the written order that Xia Chen had received from Commander Ma Song and turned to the Yulin Guard Office to mobilize people.

Everyone realized that there might be an earthquake in the capital today.

My master is going to do something big today!

"Everyone else, follow me. We will act in half an hour. If anyone leaks the news in advance, I will kill his entire family!"

Xia Chen sat in the first seat and slowly glanced at the people present, making everyone feel cold.

"Don't worry, sir. Nothing will go wrong here!"

Several people quickly stood up and said.

......

It’s almost lunchtime!

"Aren't we going to eat? Why are you suddenly asking us to get ready? Is there a mission?"

"I don't know! Maybe something happened. Come back and eat!"

"Boss, what happened? Why does the atmosphere in the yamen seem a bit serious?"

......

In the barracks, everyone was discussing while wearing their armors. Some asked their captain for information.

"I don't know either. Just follow the instructions from above!"

Captain Li shook his head; he was also completely confused.

Not to mention him, even the thousand-household-level officials above him didn't know what to do.

But who cares! As long as they are not asked to attack the imperial palace, there is nothing they dare not do in the capital!

If something goes wrong, there is someone from above to support you!

soon!

It arrived in half an hour.

Everyone was fully armed and ready to go. As soon as they walked out of the camp, they saw Xia Chen in front of them. He was wearing golden armor, carrying a red long sword behind him, riding a tall white horse, also fully armed. The atmosphere at the scene was filled with solemnity.

"Sir, the first and third classes have assembled!"

Cui Hu and another hall master clasped their fists and saluted.

"Everyone, follow me, I'll take you to... search your house!"

At this moment, Xia Chen was like a sharp blade drawn from its sheath, unstoppable and his aura was extremely strong. The sunlight shining on his golden armor made him look like a god of war.

The sound of horse hooves echoed throughout the capital!

Rumbling, it rushed directly across the central Great Dao.

The vendors and passers-by along the street all turned pale and looked serious when they saw this grand scene.

"It's been a long time since the Lantern Bearer has such a big show. What happened?"

"Which senior official in the court has fallen? Are you going to confiscate his property?"

"Hurry, hurry, something big has happened, go back and report to the master!"

......

Everyone was talking about it.

Some people who were originally leisurely drinking tea and wine in the restaurants along the street suddenly looked extremely solemn when they felt the vibration of horse hooves and the splash of water in their wine glasses.

They hurriedly paid the bill and went back to report to their masters, fearing that a disaster would befall them.

The entire capital city was shaken by the sound of Xia Chen's horse hooves.

People were in panic, but some scholars who had just arrived in the capital to prepare for the autumn imperial examination looked at Xia Chen, who was riding a tall white horse and walking in the front, with great admiration.

"Who is that general in golden armor walking in front? He looks so heroic and majestic!"

"A real man should be like this, riding a horse through the capital. One day, I want to be like this man!"

"This man doesn't look very old, but he seems to be the leader of the Lantern People. How could there be such a young hero in Dawu?"

......

Many scholars who were originally enjoying the prosperity of the capital in teahouses, restaurants, and the Central Great Dao were all attracted by the lantern-carrying man.

Xia Chen's eyes were calm. Beside him followed Cui Hu, Xia Qian, Xia Wen and Zhang Wenliao. Xia Wen and Zhang Wenliao both had excitement on their faces, especially Zhang Wenliao, who was both excited and nervous.

Three months ago, I was still a prisoner, but I was able to participate in such a grand event just because I followed the adults. Now I have to catch the Lantern Man Chief. Three months ago, I didn't even think about it. I dare not think about it.

"Sir, we are almost there. Wang Zongze, the director of the Sixth Department, lives in this alley. After he was called back to the capital, apart from going to the government office to handle matters, he spent most of his time drinking tea and raising birds. Today, Didn’t go out! ”

Yu Shaoqian was also riding a horse, following Xia Chen, and he whispered at this time.

"Bring people to surround it first, and don't let even a fly out!"

Xia Chen's eyes penetrated the void in an instant, and through the alley, he saw a middle-aged man who was lying in a rocking chair with his eyes closed drinking tea in the Wang family courtyard.

At this time, the middle-aged man had already stood up, looking out of his own courtyard with an extremely solemn gaze, a hint of murderous intent in his eyes, and an extremely nervous expression.

"He has discovered our tracks. There is no need to hide. Just surround him. Be careful of any sudden attack!"

Xia Chen said loudly, taking the lead and leading the troops. The momentum of the people behind him suddenly increased!

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