Chapter 1190 Capture
The carriage Lin Nan was riding in slowly stopped by the side of the road half a street away from Han Zhengshan's residence, waiting for his men who arrived on foot to slowly surround the target from different directions. Since it was unclear whether Han Zhengshan was setting up an ambush to lure him into taking the bait, Lin Nan could only be more cautious and not let the other party succeed easily. If groups of suspicious people are found nearby, Lin Nan's men will immediately disperse and give up the operation.
Lin Nan took out a two-foot-long short knife from the hidden compartment of the carriage and handed it to Pan Yan: "I don't know what weapon Brother Pan used to take advantage of it, but the current conditions are limited and I have no choice for the time being."
Pan Yan took the hand and weighed it, then gently pulled the knife out of the sheath. Although there was only a faint light coming through the curtains in the carriage, the bright blade, which was an inch wide, completely reflected the light. In Pan Yan's eyes, his fingers felt smooth and cold. Experience told him that this was a good knife made of hundreds of steel.
However, knives made of this material are not uncommon in the Haihan Army, but have almost become standard equipment for ordinary soldiers. This is something that Pan Yan feels very envious of. Except for the lack of decent armor, the individual equipment of the Haihan Army, whether it is weapons, clothing, or combat supplies, the quality far exceeds the level of the Ming Army. Of course, having stayed with the Haihan Army for a long time, Pan Yan also knew that the tactics used by the Haihan Army require very little armor. Due to its huge weapon performance advantages, the enemy can fight face to face at close range on the battlefield. The possibility is slim, so there is no armor at all in their individual equipment. This also makes the Haihan Army's mobility much higher than that of the Ming Army, and the pressure on logistics is also greatly reduced.
A saber like this made of hundred-refined steel might cost more than twenty taels of silver in the Ming Dynasty. Although the sabers issued by ordinary soldiers in the Ming army were larger in size, their cost would not exceed twenty taels of silver. It goes without saying that the team led by Lin Nan should all be equipped with similar weapons. Haihan is really rich and generous in this regard.
Pan Yan closed the scabbard, inserted the knife into his belt, and then covered it with his outer robe. This way, unless someone came up to search him, it would be difficult to tell that he was carrying a sharp blade.
In addition to the same short knife, Lin Nan also had a six-gun flash cap revolver. Apart from senior officials of the military and police departments and the personal guards of the time travellers, this thing was only used by a few people in the security department. Field personnel are eligible for equipment. Of course, the current environment is not suitable for using a noisy weapon like a pistol. Lin Nan carries it more out of professional habit, just in case.
The two got off the carriage one after another. Some subordinates had already come over to report to Lin Nan that no abnormal signs were found near Hanzhai. The field team used a ladder to look at the situation in the yard from the wall. There were lamps and candles in the house. Someone should be at home.
"Let's do it. Make the movement quieter. Block all the entrances and exits. No living creatures can be let go!" Lin Nan gave the action order in a low voice. Now that he has decided to take action, he will not leave any room for action. Regardless of whether there is an ambush in the courtyard, he can only make a desperate move now. The team under him are all veterans who have seen life and death. They will not show any signs of stage fright in this kind of scene. As long as the order is given, they will resolutely execute it. As for the details of the action, Lin Nan does not need to emphasize it anymore.
After finishing his work, Han Zhengshan fell asleep on the bed with Cui'e in his arms. He suddenly woke up for no reason. When he opened his eyes, he saw that the candle on the table was only half burned. At this time, he heard the sound of dusk drums coming from far away, and then he realized that he was He didn't fall asleep for long. He felt a little thirsty, so he got up from the bed and prepared to get out of bed to drink some water.
Han Zhengshan had just gotten out of bed when he suddenly heard a rustling sound coming from the yard, as if someone was walking around in the yard. He didn't immediately think about the bad things. After all, the government office was not far from here, and the gangsters around him knew very well who lived in this yard, and no one would come here to sneak around. Besides, he believed that his skills were pretty good, and two or three thieves would definitely not be his match.
Han Zhengshan calmly picked up his waist knife, walked to the door and opened it to see what was going on outside. Unexpectedly, as soon as the door opened, he felt two cold sharp weapons touching his chest, one on the left and the other on the right. neck. Before he could figure out what was going on and whether he should try to struggle and resist, someone quickly snatched the sword from his hand.
Because there were lamps and candles in the room, Han Zhengshan's eyes had just adapted to the outdoor environment. He suddenly found that there were at least seven or eight people standing silently in the yard. Now he knew it was absolutely true even if he thought with his toes. He is no longer just a thief who comes to steal things.
"Don't move if you want to live!" Someone warned Han Zhengshan in a low voice.
Han Zhengshan did not intend to risk his life. For professional reasons, he could feel that the other party's words were not an empty threat, but a real ruthless attack. He had no doubt that if he made any move, the two sharp blades on his neck would immediately cut his neck. This group of people probably didn't come here to seek money, but came for themselves.
At the same time, someone came up and twisted both of his arms behind his back, locked his wrists with metal shackles, and then groped around his body to prevent him from hiding any other weapons. Several other people quietly entered the house, confirmed the situation inside, and then escorted Han Zhengshan back into the house.
After a while, Han Zhengshan finally saw the real owner, a middle-aged man in black with a stern face. The other party did not cover his face and seemed to have no scruples about his behavior.
"I am arresting Han Zhengshan, the head of Hangzhou Prefecture. Have you found the wrong person?" Han Zhengshan forced himself to calm down and took the initiative to ask the other party.
The other party did not immediately respond to his question. Instead, he asked one of his subordinates to come over and identify Han Zhengshan. Then he nodded and said, "Captain Han, you are the one we are looking for."
"I'm sorry, I don't recognize who you are. Since I'm here to see Mr. Han, can you sign up and inform me of your purpose?" Han Zhengshan asked.
"For this person!" Lin Nan pointed to Cui'e who was handcuffed behind her back and gagged: "I want to know what she said to you tonight."
Han Zhengshan forced a smile and said: "It turns out it's for this brothel girl... Brother, I just paid to bring her back for fun. I have no other intention. If you like it, just take her away!"
Han Zhengshan tried his best to speak more relaxedly, but cold sweat broke out on his back. He would not be so stupid as to really think that the other party came to his house to be jealous of a woman like Cui'e. Not to mention who would offend the Hangzhou arrester for such a lowly woman. Even if such a person existed, he would not be the one in front of him. Because what the other party asked was what Cui'e said to him, which obviously meant something. But the problem is that only the two of them should know the content of his conversation with Cui'e today. How could a third party be interested in this? Could it be that Cui'e also informed others of the information she had?
There was no smile on Lin Nan's face, and he still asked in a very cold voice: "Captain Han, so many of us are here to find you, not just to talk to you. If you don't say anything yet, wait a minute. Maybe there will be no chance to say it.”
How could Han Zhengshan dare to casually tell what he was doing? This matter was extremely involved and a murderer who could kill dozens of people would definitely not mind killing a few more people in order to cover up the truth. He would not dare to casually disclose relevant information. exposed to outsiders. What's more, the identity of this group of people is unclear, and their purpose of coming is unclear. Talking too much will only expose their shortcomings first, so it is better to look at the situation first before talking. Seeing that he was silent, Lin Nan immediately made a gesture, and someone immediately stuffed a cloth ball into his mouth and took him to the side. However, Lin Nan didn't seem to want to let him avoid it, and immediately asked someone to escort Cui'e in front of him.
Lin Nan said in a deep voice: "Whatever I ask, just say it. Don't play tricks. You answer honestly. I will spare your life. Do you understand?"
Cui'e was taken out of bed in her sleep. She was only wearing belly pants and was surrounded by a group of men with knives. She was scared and cold at the moment. Her tears had already washed away the rouge and gouache on her face. The ditch looks quite miserable. After listening to Lin Nan's words, she just nodded desperately, not at all as calm as Han Zhengshan.
Lin Nan made a gesture, and someone immediately took out the cloth ball from her mouth so that she could speak normally.
"Today Mr. Han went to Bichun Garden to find you. Why? Don't tell me. He went to raise ransom money for you because he liked you!" Lin Nan said unhurriedly: "You need to think it over carefully. Answer me, if it’s not true, don’t blame me for being rude!”
This Cui'e is just a slightly pretty brothel girl, and maybe a little clever, but she has never seen such a scene with a knife on her neck. She has been so panicked that she can't bear the opponent's tightness and looseness. After the change of rhythm, he no longer even thought about making up lies, and responded quickly: "Captain Han has been investigating the Tongsheng Pier fire case. The little girl accidentally got some relevant information, so she planned to tell Han about it. The little girl doesn’t have a close relationship with Han Baotou, so I hope you will spare your life and don’t implicate innocent people!”
Cui'e had no idea about the identities and origins of the mysterious people in front of her. She just subconsciously believed that these people had a grudge against Han Zhengshan and suddenly came to seek revenge. But from the conversation between Lin Nan and Han Zhengshan just now, she did not realize the true purpose of this group of people at all.
When Han Zhengshan heard Lin Nan's question from the side, he naturally guessed a bit of the other party's intention. Regardless of the identity of the other party, its purpose is obviously to find out the information Cui'e knows about the Tong Shing Pier fire case. And it's hard to say whether the other party will spare their lives after knowing the secret. But Cui'e, a silly woman, obviously didn't realize the danger in this. She thought that as long as she told her honestly, the other party would leave peacefully. He wanted to stop her, but his mouth was blocked by the other party and he could only whine, which could not affect the other party's interrogation of Cui'e at all.
Lin Nan asked: "So you have already told Mr. Han the news you know?"
Although Cui'e felt that the other party's focus seemed to be wrong, she still nodded subconsciously to acknowledge it.
Lin Nan immediately ordered: "Get him into the next room first."
Immediately, someone picked up Han Zhengshan and dragged him out of the house. Lin Nan's move was also to prevent the two of them from colluding in confession. As long as they were interrogated separately, it would be easy to find out whether someone was lying. And this Cui'e's psychology is relatively fragile, which is obviously an excellent breakthrough point.
"I heard that someone you know knows the inside story of the Tongsheng Pier fire case. I want to know who this person is and where to find him." Lin Nan's voice was not harsh, but his tone was firm and irresistible.
Cui'e responded tremblingly: "This man is also one of the little girl's customers, his surname is Gu Minghui, and he works at Tongsheng Pier. As for where his home is, the little girl really doesn't know."
"Gu Hui?" Lin Nan felt that the name seemed familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had heard it before, so he immediately said: "Tell me, how did he tell you about the fire case?"
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Cui'e said: "He came to Bichun Garden a few days ago and drank a lot, and then he talked about the fire. He said that there were some problems with the Haihan goods that were moved from the ship to the warehouse that day, and it seemed to be related to the fire. But he didn't give details. When asked why he didn't report it to the official, he just said he didn't dare. The little girl thought that maybe Han Baotou could help him, so she informed Han Baotou about the matter. "
Pan Yan, who had been listening silently, heard this and finally couldn't help complaining: "You are so helpful, you sold this Gu Hui for one hundred and fifty taels of silver!"
Cui'e's face changed greatly when she heard this. She never thought that a third party would know about the transaction negotiated between herself and Han Zhengshan, and even knew the specific price. Judging from Han Zhengshan's performance just now, it was obviously not very good. It's like he took the initiative to say it.
Lin Nan followed the words and said: "We know far more than you know, so don't think about hiding anything from us. If what you said is not consistent with what Mr. Han said, then go with that Gu Hui I’m sorry if there is any discrepancy between what I said!”
Lin Nan coaxed and frightened her, and finally completely defeated Cui'e's psychological defense, and got rid of all the information she knew. After the interrogation, he didn't bother to rest. After taking Cui'e into custody, he quickly interrogated Han Zhengshan. Fortunately, it was still early in the morning when the curfew was lifted, and there was enough time to slowly handle the interrogation of the two prisoners.
"Captain Han, your mistress has said everything that needs to be said. I advise you not to hide anything anymore, because if there is anything inconsistent with the situation you said, then I will have to take extraordinary measures. " Lin Nan warned Han Zhengshan first, and then asked: "I heard that the Tongsheng Pier fire case has been closed for several days, why are you still investigating this case? Who gave you the order? ? Who else is investigating with you? Tell me what evidence you have.”
(End of chapter)