Lu Ming was half lying and half sitting on the couch in the upper room of Tianzi No. 1 Courtyard of Wolong Xiaoguan, looking through the files of Xiao Cui's case. The window with the patterned window lattice was propped up behind him, and outside was the bamboo forest and Wolong Bay with the sound of gurgling water.
Lu Ming carefully flipped through the desk files page by page.
I have always had a bad impression of Li Mingxuan, so my judgment will have subjective factors, so I have to use evidence to speak for myself. I can't prejudge my position just because I doubt Li Mingxuan, and assume that he is a suspect.
Analysis of the case.
The police investigation was very vague, but they did ask where Li Mingxuan was at the time of the incident, what he was doing, etc.
It was early in the morning, and Li Mingxuan happened to be on shift to watch the elevator that night.
In the Jingtian Building where Li Mingxuan works, there is a record of his signature on and off work.
The police believed that Li Mingxuan had sufficient alibi.
However, Jingtian Building is not far from the tavern opened by Li Mingxuan and Xiao Cui.
In the early hours of the morning, there were basically no residents entering or leaving the building. If Li Mingxuan returned to the tavern on the way, beat Xiao Cui to death, turned on the gas, and arranged a low-grade device that would explode and cause a fire when the gas filled the room, and then returned to the building, he would definitely be in time.
However, it can only be said that Li Mingxuan's alibi is very weak, and he cannot be arbitrarily included as a major suspect.
As for Liu Shoucheng's side, it stands to reason that Xiaocui was his witness at the beginning. Even if he lost Liu Laoer's face, his status is increasing day by day. Logically speaking, even if he is angry in his heart, he should endure it, let alone Li Xiaoyan.
How did he die? He did the same thing nakedly and demonstrated blatantly.
Not to mention, it is still unclear who the real culprit in Li Xiaoyan's case is.
In this case, Liu Shoucheng is also highly suspected.
Speaking of which, he transferred the files on Yang Guiren's suicide case and more than a dozen difficult and complicated cases to his own government office, including the case of Li Xiaoyan.
Because the real culprit has not been found yet.
When I was a lawyer, I didn't have to think about who the real culprit was, but as an independent prosecutor, I wanted to find out more about this case.
Of course, it is an idealistic myth that the murder case will be solved. If you can't find the real truth in the end, or you can clearly identify a major suspect but don't have enough evidence to prosecute, that would be reasonable.
In Li Xiaoyan's case, if Li Mingxuan was not the murderer, the suspicion would be that Liu Shoucheng hired the murderer, or Li Xiaoyan's cousin Du Laifu was highly suspected.
Therefore, Liu Shoucheng should not take the initiative to stir up this case again.
However, just as I cannot arbitrarily determine that Li Mingxuan committed the crime, I cannot simply rule out Liu Shoucheng's suspicion.
In this world, powerful people act unscrupulously.
Of course, past lives are also ordinary, but ordinary people cannot access them.
In this world, if I were not in this position, how could I be exposed to so many shocking things?
I was looking through it, thinking about it, and suddenly, there was a gentle knock on the door.
In fact, the door of this upper room is open, but the curtains are hung low. The interior of the hall also has a very old and traditional layout, with couches, high and high furniture, various porcelain, etc.
"It's me!" Han Anni's voice sounded, the curtain was lifted, and a slender figure in a dark blue skirt appeared in front of the door.
"Oh, Annie, come on, take off your shoes and come up and sit down!" Lu Ming patted the couch.
There is really no sofa or coffee table, just a small table on the couch, and guests can sit on the other side of the small table.
Seeing such a layout, Han Anni naturally wanted to take off her shoes and come in. But after hearing Lu Ming's words and seeing Lu Ming staring at her beautiful feet, Han Anni bit her lips and said, "I'd better go..." and looked towards
The waiter next to me said, "Huatang, right?"
"I'll wait for you in the flower hall." Han Anni put down the curtain and turned to leave.
Lu Ming smiled. His heavy heart became much clearer when he saw Han Anni's figure. Looking at her back, he even smiled.
…
In the flower hall, Han Anni looked at the thick files, including the files and trial records of Li Xiaoyan's case.
In addition, there is also the story of Li Mingxuan and Xiao Cui's separation and reunion.
"Annie, take a good look. Let's go to the scene for a walk later."
Lu Ming has asked Fu Mosi to conduct an in-depth investigation into this case, including the recent reunion between Li Mingxuan and Xiao Cui, the two people's relationship in the past two months, Liu Shoucheng's recent movements, etc.
But I still want to take a walk and take a look in person to avoid any oversights by the investigators.
Han Anni looked at the file carefully and ignored Lu Ming's nagging.
"Annie, I originally wanted to treat you to dinner, but I have something to tell you. You have passed the promotion test at the end of the year, right? You have become an official prosecutor. Xiaohu said this when he gave me New Year greetings, and he also passed."
"But, in fact, I think that your character hates evil very much. Many times, you cannot objectively analyze matters. When you actually go to court, your character suffers. For example, in some cases, the evidence is not enough. It is better to use a lighter sentence and
If the other party reaches a plea agreement, you will definitely not agree to it, and you will go all the way to the dark side."
"As my aunt said, he is as reckless as a tomboy."
Han Anni finally frowned, glared at Lu Ming, and then lowered her head to look at the file.
"So, that's what I think. Well, the matter of the East China Sea Armed Guard has been decided."
"In the end, this is the case. Under the Donghai Municipal Committee, the Ministry of Internal Affairs will be added. The full name of the Armed Guards is the Donghai Public Security Armed Guards Internal Affairs Force, which can also be called the Internal Guards."
"The Minister of the Interior, who also serves as the Chief of General Staff and Commander of the Internal Guard, shall be appointed by the military."
"The internal guard army has a temporary quota of 2,500 people. Haha, it is the largest armed force in the East China Sea. The number of real professional officers and soldiers in the military does not exceed 1,000. Of course, in a real war, military reserves and mobilization
Tens of thousands of people are no problem, but in the event of a world war, there is also the potential to mobilize hundreds of thousands of people..."
Han Anni rolled her eyes and finally put down the file: "What exactly do you want to say?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "The Internal Police School established by the Internal Guard, whose full name is Donghai Public Security Armed Internal Police School, is about to start. The first batch of three-month students
In the intensive training, all 2,500 people, from police officers to ordinary armed police officers, were trained. I think you might as well go to the Internal Guards. I happen to have such a small amount of power and can help you mobilize it, because these 2,500 police officers and police officers,
There will be a separate female police unit with 100 people, which will mainly deal with matters that male police officers cannot handle, such as the arrest, custody and interrogation of female suspects. At the same time, it will also be an honor guard and can be used for various celebrations."
"You are an official prosecutor and have become an internal affairs police officer. Why should you be given the rank of major?"
Lu Ming said while looking at Han Anni's face.
In fact, a few years ago, Christine called herself and asked herself if she had found any outstanding female police officers in the police system, preferably from Central China.
Her daughter Isabel will join the Internal Guard and serve as the captain of the 100-strong female police force - the Red Winged Eagle Guard.
The Red-winged Eagle Guard will have a very high military rank.
Christine is worried that her daughter will not be able to do the job and hopes someone can take care of her.
Because the police force has a high proportion of female police officers in Zhongzhou, Christine hopes that she can become good friends with the outstanding female police officers in Zhongzhou.
It seems that as a mother, Justice Christine is not immune. She does not trust her daughter's abilities very much, and she is not very close to her daughter, so she is worried behind her back.
In my own opinion, in fact, this red-winged eagle guard probably accompanied the third generation of the Duke's family in gold plating.
It was definitely created by the forces that supported Christine as the public heir apparent.
Because if Christine is confirmed as the public heir, then her only daughter will be the first heir to the future Grand Duke, and will also be the second heir to the present.
Therefore, from now on, we must shape its glorious course.
The conduct of the second generation of public reserves will also be an important reference when candidates for public reserves compete.
With such a gold-plated female police position, the future is bright, and the pay is definitely good, and it is neither dangerous nor tiring.
Moreover, from the bottom of my heart, no matter how much I say I am selfish, Han Anni is being commanded by a bunch of men in the prosecutor's office, and I always feel that it is not the case.
If she is around you, your relationship with her will be quite awkward.
Going to the Red Winged Eagle Guard is a good choice.
As for whether you should be friends with that Sandaime or not, it doesn't matter. Friends have to have similar interests. Who can say for sure whether they can become friends or not?
After thinking wildly, Lu Ming said again: "Actually..."
"Okay, I'll go." Han Anni nodded.
Lu Ming was stunned and racked his brains to think of many words to say, but there was no need to say them at all. He never expected that she would agree so happily.
"Are you in the prosecutor's office? What's the matter?" Lu Ming frowned slightly and looked at Han Anni's expression.
The Grand Prosecutor's Office is an absolutely male-dominated society, and female prosecutors are rare. One as young and beautiful as Han Anni is even rarer.
Han Anni shook her head gently: "No, I originally like to shoot guns and ride horses and gallop."
"No, give me a name!" Lu Ming looked serious.
Han Anni looked at his face and shook her head: "It's nothing really. He just invited me to watch the horse racing. He's quite old, so I felt a little uncomfortable. I don't know how he knew that I like horse riding. Moreover, he refused for the first time.
He asked me on a second date, but it was nothing."
"Give me a name." Lu Ming gritted his teeth, "It can't be Cheng Lingyu, right?"
I feel that the possibility is very slim. Although Lao Cheng is lustful, he clearly knows that he is his own person and should not be able to do such a thing.
"How could it be?" Han Anni was surprised, "I can't even see Cheng Jian, and Cheng Jian is not such a person."
Lu Ming was speechless. It seems, Annie, I should just transfer you out of the prosecutor's office. You are just a little white rabbit wearing tiger skin.
"If you don't tell me, I'll know who it is with just one phone call. Don't blame me if you're missing arms or legs." Lu Ming waved his hand, "Okay, you continue to read the file."
"It's Wang Bohan, okay, I told you, you promise me not to cause trouble, it's okay!" Han Anni looked at Lu Ming helplessly. Sometimes, this guy can't do things according to normal people's estimation.
Lu Ming nodded: "I have never been in contact with him. He is a high-ranking prosecutor, right? There shouldn't be many people in the Grand Prosecutor's Office who don't know that I am chasing you, right?"
Han Anni rolled her eyes: "If you chase me, others can't chase me. At the very least, Wang Jian has no wife, and his wife has been dead for several years."
Lu Ming was stunned, "Then just go with him!"
The atmosphere immediately solidified.
Lu Ming picked up the tea cup and suddenly felt funny. Is this how it is to fall in love at the age of nineteen? But his mental age is not that of a teenager. He always feels that he is very old. He glanced at Han Anni and said: "That's it.
It will take a few days to settle down, no, when I pass my twentieth birthday, I will send a bride price to my aunt and marry you."
"She can't control me." Han Anni looked down at the file.
Huh? Hearing the tone of these words, Lu Ming's heart moved, "Annie, are you willing?"
Suddenly, footsteps were heard outside, and it was Liu Teng, the head of his own government office, walking up the cobblestone path to the flower hall with Xiao.
Lu Ming sat upright helplessly. This guy was quite discerning, but the time was never right.
Han Anni suddenly sighed softly: "Xiao Cui is so pitiful, and Prosecutor Li has such a bad fate after coming to the East China Sea..."
Lu Ming nodded, his original relaxed mood disappearing.
…
The tavern opened by Xiao Cui is in an alley in a large courtyard area.
It was a bungalow at the intersection of an alley. It had been burned to pieces and turned into a black ruin. The shops on both sides were also implicated and half of them were burned.
The crime scene here has been inspected by the police and has been released.
At this time, Lu Ming, Han Anni, and Liu Teng were wandering around the dark and empty tavern.
Outside, there were several auxiliary police officers standing guard.
Uncle Sun, pacing further away.
In fact, I know that the crime scene has not been closed for a long time. I don’t know how many people have been there, especially some children who are afraid of jumping inside. Even if the ban is not lifted, it will be difficult to find any useful clues.
Not to mention the murder weapon. According to the forensic report, Xiaocui's head should have been hit by a hard pipe-like object. The police did not find any similar object at the scene.
Lu Ming walked around inside, thinking that Xiao Cui died here, and his heart became even heavier.
On the other side, Han Anni squatted down and patiently used a small wooden stick to push away the black ash on the ground.
Lu Ming looked at her and thought that Anne was indeed more suitable to be a police officer.
Seeing that Han Anni was moving her body inch by inch, she was afraid that she would have to scrape every inch of the ground in this small house.
If you don’t have any goals but have the patience to do such boring work, you will be ashamed of yourself.
As he walked out, Liu Teng followed behind him.
Lu Ming looked around and saw several neighbors standing at a distance watching the excitement.
"Shall I ask them?" Liu Teng said from the side.
Lu Ming nodded and looked at the row of shops. Most of them were closed.
Probably because there was a murder here and it was just the New Year, so they were temporarily closed to avoid any bad luck.
There is only one grocery store open, which sells daily necessities such as oil, salt, sauce and vinegar. Naturally, it is open all year round.
Lu Ming walked over, and a young auxiliary police officer followed behind.
In the grocery store, the light was relatively dark, and the proprietress used to watch Lu Ming and others working at the murder scene through the dirty glass window.
At this time, I had already returned behind the counter.
Lu Ming came in and wanted a pack of cigarettes. Nine Fortresses, a popular cigarette for the working class, cost 6 cents a pack, two packs cost 10 cents, and they were both ten cigarettes a pack.
The East China Sea is indeed commercially developed, but today's transportation is inconvenient. On the contrary, the more rural you go, the less cheap cigarettes you get. In some remote areas, cigarettes are sold by the stick, 1 cent per stick. In total, it is twice as expensive as the Nine Forts.
Of course, in remote areas, it is normal to roll one's own tobacco leaves and smoke them. Occasionally, buying a civilized cigarette is just for show, and smoking is not enough.
Seeing Lu Ming take the Nine Fortresses, the proprietress of the grocery store immediately changed her attitude and became more friendly, "Brother, are you working with the police detective?" Naturally, this was because this young man was living in a similar situation to her own.
class of people.
Lu Ming smiled and said: "Yes, oh, I didn't expect that it has always been quite peaceful here, right? Would something like this happen?"
"Who says it's not the case?" The landlady shook her head, "Xiao Cui is such a good little girl, and she just left like that. Who would have thought?"
"The night of the accident, was it the 14th?" Lu Ming said to himself.
"No, it's the 15th. I remember it clearly. I came back from visiting relatives that day. Maybe it's because I haven't drank Laobaigan for a long time. I drank a bowl that day and couldn't sleep. I saw the fire first!..."
After finishing speaking, the landlady hesitated, "I really didn't see anything else! Last time the police detective asked me, I made it very clear."
Lu Ming smiled and said: "What does it have to do with me? If the case is not solved, I will just run around and run errands. The things I think about have nothing to do with me. I will do whatever the superior says."
The landlady laughed and said, "Brother, you are honest."
Lu Ming took another bag of cheap snacks, stuffed a few in his mouth at random, and said vaguely: "I've been busy these days, and I can't eat on time every day. I'm also hungry. I put my heart first and my heart behind my back, so I quickly solved the case.
Well, alas..."
There was a smile on the corner of the landlady's mouth that no one understood. She wanted to say something, but she held it back.
Lu Ming stopped chatting with her and was busy destroying the snacks in his hands.
"Hey, big brother, please eat slowly and I'll pour you some water!" The landlady took a kettle and a jar and poured a glass of water for Lu Ming. After all, this young man looked polite, well-dressed, and clean.
Very, obviously, they are the kind of young people who earn a few hard-earned money and spend it all on improving their own image. There are quite a lot of young people like this nowadays. They spend all their monthly money. Most of them spend half a month, and they are poor without a penny. But
When you go out, it looks like the same thing. Some are so poor that they have no place to stand. They rent a large courtyard to live with Kuhaha. They also have to dress well and even pay off a loan to buy a car.
Lu Ming picked up the big teapot, endured it, opened his mouth and took a sip of water.
"Let me tell you, big brother, you'd better buy some solid food now. You won't be able to solve this case for a while."
"Love cannot be broken..." Lu Ming shook his head.
The landlady looked at the uniformed "police detective" standing far outside, lowered her voice, and said to Lu Ming: "Actually, I don't know if it was because of my eyesight or what happened that day. I couldn't sleep. I woke up in the middle of the night.
Explain, don’t believe it, I saw a ghost on the roof of Xiaocui’s house. It slithered into the window, just like a bat..."
"Later, not long after, the house caught fire!"
"Oh, I don't know where Xiaocui got the evil from. I think it must have been caused by the lame man. You said that thing is scary to look at, and there is black gas coming from the top of the head. Whoever follows him will not be unlucky? Xiao Cui
Cui doesn’t know what to think.”
"Ghost?" Lu Ming frowned slightly.
At this time, outside, Han Anni ran over excitedly.
Lu Ming hurriedly welcomed him out and asked curiously: "What did you find?"
Han Anni had two small wooden sticks with a small black shell sandwiched between them, which seemed to be some kind of nut shell. The broken pieces were no bigger than half a fingernail.
"What do you think this is?" Han Anni showed it to Lu Ming.
"What?..." Lu Ming was confused.
Han Anni looked at Lu Ming in surprise: "Dounao, are you still from Wu'an?" Then she nodded understandingly, "Yes, you know how to smoke."
Ah? This is bean nut? Lu Ming knew that this thing was similar to the betel nut in his previous life. Chewing this thing was addictive, but it also damaged his teeth.
It is a specialty of Bac Ninh, and many people cannot live without it.
"Found it at the scene?" Lu Ming looked at the burned black thing. He had never seen anyone chewing soybean brains before in the East China Sea.
"Well, it was stuck in the sewage ditch near the urinal." Han Anni thought, "This person should have vomited into the urinal, and it should have been not long before the fire, otherwise, it would have been washed away very quickly.
Far away."
"People who chew bean curd..." Lu Ming turned around and looked to the north.
"Ask Prosecutor Li if he has any fellow northerners visiting him recently?" Han Anni frowned, "Prosecutor Li, it seems that his whole family was killed in the north, right?"
"Well, let's talk about it when we get back!"
Lu Ming looked at the three or two people around him, and suddenly shuddered. He seemed to be fine, but today, he didn't bring a large group of guards.
Fortunately, look at Uncle Sun not far away. Whether it is a ghost or not, Uncle Sun can handle it, right?