Qiu Tianben was interrogating an old man who had committed many crimes. After receiving a call from the No. 1 leader of the Baihe District Bureau, his face turned pale. He left the nervous prisoner facing the interrogation. He put on his coat and strode out of the interrogation room. He patted him hard.
He clapped his hands and shouted at his busy subordinates: "Baicheng has fallen into a level A security defense! Immediately put down what you are doing and gather in the courtyard!"
One of his subordinates asked in horror: "Boss, do you want to get more weapons?"
Qiu Tian was stunned for a moment, and then said concisely and concisely: "fully armed!"
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At the same time, all major districts in Baicheng, including the headquarters, were mobilized. Some went to deal with the explosion scene, while Qiu Tian was assigned here because it was close to the robbery site.
Dozens of police cars sounded their sirens and drove toward the bank in a hurry. But before they reached the bank, screams and chaotic yells could be heard not far away. Looking around the bank, several police cars were blown up to nothing but wreckage.
Even Qiu Tian, who is known as the Baicheng Detective, has never seen such a tragic scene. He knew that something serious was going on!
"Get off the car! Walk there!"
Qiu Tian made a decisive decision and made a smart choice.
Nearly a hundred police officers got out of their cars and moved quickly from different directions.
After they arrived around the bank and made arrangements, ambulances, fire brigade, and armed police forces, including the headquarters convoy, also arrived one after another. The injured police officers and citizens were carried away by ambulances, and the burning building was also put out by the fire extinguishing team.
Extinguished. Under the operation of the headquarters, a carpet search of nearby buildings was also launched. Li Hao and other city leaders came with stern expressions to conduct on-site analysis with professionals.
Qiu Tianyin is an experienced detective and also participated in this small meeting.
The leader of the armed police force was a colonel. He was burly and looked full of strength. A leader of the municipal party committee spread out the terrain map and turned back to ask the commander in charge of the scene: "How many hostages are there inside the bank?"
From a professional point of view, there is no need for him to visit the scene in person. After all, this temporary headquarters can definitely be called a front-line battlefield. There is a possibility of being bombed at any time. But he has to come. Baicheng is facing the biggest crisis in decades.
Catastrophe, if he doesn't set an example, how can he explain it to his superiors?
"Including bank employees, there are no less than two hundred people." A bank leader wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. He knew the internal structure of the bank best and received orders to rush to the scene as soon as the incident occurred. He was also afraid.
But he had to come.
"Have you figured out the other party's identity?" Li Hao asked aloud.
He is a practical leader. Although he failed to successfully enter the municipal committee this time, his leadership skills cannot be ignored. This time he also took the initiative to participate in the command task.
"It's not clear yet. But judging from the series of terrorist cases that happened today, there should be leaders in the bank." Tang Bureau, a popular figure in the city bureau, analyzed. "Terrorists in other places committed crimes in a very short time, and then
Successfully escaped from the scene. Only the terrorists in the bank did not choose to leave."
Qiu Tian pursed his lips, hesitated for a few seconds and then said boldly: "From my experience, the gang of terrorists in the bank were cruel and decisive in their tactics. Obviously they were not first-time offenders. Judging from their abilities, if they were just for robbery, they would be completely
They have the ability to control the situation and escape the scene quickly. They will not be trapped inside. In addition, there are accomplices ambushed in nearby buildings. I have reason to believe that the primary purpose of this group of terrorists is not robbery-"
Director Tang nodded heavily: "Old enemy is right. They seem to want to provoke the police!"
As soon as this statement came out, there was great agitation at the meeting.
Provoking the police?
For what reason?
Carrying out several terrorist attacks in a short period of time just to provoke the police? Anyone can guess the deeper purpose behind it.
"No matter what, this time we are facing a group of strictly trained terrorists." The leader of the municipal party committee frowned. "This group of illegal gangsters has seriously damaged the safety of people's lives and property and urban construction. They must pay a heavy price.
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The high-pitched talk was a bit like running a train. Li Hao said to the armed police colonel: "After analyzing the terrain and considering the safety of the hostages, the possibility of a force attack is not high at the moment. Colonel Wei, do you have any good suggestions?
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"Since a forceful attack is not possible, I suggest negotiating with the other party first." Colonel Wei said rationally.
During the conversation here, the technicians quickly contacted the bank. Li Hao negotiated with the gangsters as a representative.
"I am Li Hao, the deputy mayor of Baicheng City." Li Hao introduced himself with a stern expression on his walkie-talkie.
"Hello. I am a terrorist." A deep voice came from the intercom.
Li Hao frowned and asked, "Are the hostages inside safe?"
"Including eight employees died. If nothing else happens, they will continue to die."
"Please calm down!" Li Hao said loudly. "If you have anything to say, as long as we can do it, we will definitely agree to it!"
"Are you willing to agree to any conditions?" A playful question came from the intercom.
"Yes!" Li Hao said solemnly.
His purpose is to ease the gangster's mood and try not to take extreme actions that would harm the hostages. Whether he can do this depends on the conditions the other party offers.
"Your name is Li Hao, right?"
"Yes. I am Li Hao."
"Borrow a gun and come to the main entrance of the bank and commit suicide in public. I will release three hostages." came this sentence from the intercom.
"What!?" Li Hao asked in disbelief. "You want me to commit suicide?"
"You will definitely not commit suicide, right?" came the cynical voice from the intercom. "The negotiation failed."
Bang bang bang!
Three gunshots were heard over the intercom, meaning three hostages were killed.
"Talk to me after you think about it."
Bang.
The signal was interrupted, and the on-site leaders of the command headquarters fell into an eerie silence.
In the first trial, not only did they not get any useful information, but they killed three hostages. This dealt a heavy blow to the leaders, and they didn't know how to carry out the next step.
The entire Baicheng was as terrifying as purgatory. Law enforcement agencies were mobilized and deployed at various crime sites. While the power was dispersed, it also caused people to have inexplicable doubts.
What on earth do these gangsters want to do?
After half an hour of deployment, the area around the bank has been controlled by the Baicheng side. The gunners have also been taken down by the powerful armed police force. The search is currently underway for the snipers who fired cold shots. The headquarters is also receiving good news one after another. Each case
The location of the robbery was basically under control. People's emotions were relieved. All eyes were focused on the bank robbery scene.
Li Hao and other city leaders were puzzled. Why did so many family members call the hotline for help? Why did they learn that the bank had been robbed at the same time? Wasn't there a press conference yet and the news wasn't spread?
After repeated inquiries, they got a clear answer.
It was a call home from the hostage.
But - why are so many hostages able to call home? Could it be that those criminals allowed it?
So--
"The other party wants the people to put pressure on us." Director Tang frowned. "These people are indeed very cunning and smart. Now the robbery case has attracted the attention of the whole city. If we make the decision to harm the hostages, we will definitely be punished.
The whole city condemned it."
"So -" Li Hao said with difficulty. "Every subsequent deployment we make must be planned in detail. We must not chill the people. Otherwise, it will easily arouse the anger of the hostage families."
After careful and rapid analysis, everyone returned to the original point of the problem.
What is the purpose of this gang of terrorists robbing banks and taking hostages?
This problem troubles all command officials.
"They want the military to release terrorist leaders."
A clear and cold voice sounded outside the headquarters.
Everyone looked around and saw an imposing female officer in military uniform walking quickly. Behind her were several soldiers with guns and ammunition. She was obviously the leader of the group.
Li Hao had dealt with this cold female officer. He knew it was the popular figure in front of Commander Han of the Baicheng Military Region. He hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Major Tang. Did you just say that these terrorists want the military to release the hostages?"
Tang Yan came to the headquarters and nodded calmly: "A few months ago, the 39th Group Army launched an operation to eliminate terrorist strongholds on the border. During the operation, several extremely influential terrorists were accidentally captured."
"So, if the military doesn't release the hostages, they won't let it go?" Li Hao asked incredulously.
If so, the incident would be even more troublesome.
It is not easy to hand over terrorists. What's more, the military may not agree to release these dangerous people who threaten the whole world.
Tang Yan frowned and said: "Commander Han asked me to come over to assist in the work and will report the situation here to the superiors. As for the final result, whether it will be in exchange for terrorists, no one knows."
After hearing Tang Yan's explanation, Li Hao and others looked troubled.
Today's situation seems to be getting out of control. If the higher-ups do not approve the release of terrorists, how can this negotiation proceed?
Didi.
Didi.
"They asked for negotiations." The correspondent reported to the command official.
"Pick it up!" Tang Yan stepped forward and grabbed the walkie-talkie.
The leaders of the municipal party committee were quite dissatisfied, but because this incident was really difficult, they tolerated Tang Yan's outrageous behavior.
"I am Tang Yan, captain of the Baicheng Military Region Special Forces Team." Tang Yan briefly introduced herself.
"Finally, someone from the military is here." The person on the opposite side seemed to expect that the military would intervene and said with a smile. "This female officer. Based on China's business procedures, I will probably have to wait for a while. Why not play a game?"
"How to play?" Tang Yan asked solemnly.
Before receiving instructions from her superiors, she could only stay with him until the end.
"Arrange for ten able-bodied people to come in. You can choose to bring guns secretly. But you will be responsible for the consequences." The other person said casually.
"Don't worry. We won't bring guns." Tang Yan said.
"See you later."
Click. The signal is interrupted.
"Arrange people to go in? What are they going to do?" Li Hao asked with confusion on his face.
"Urge the military to make decisions." Tang Yan said calmly. "Those who go in, if the environment is better, will become hostages. But most of them will die in their hands."
"How can that be done?" Li Hao frowned. "This is an unreasonable request!"
"Is there any other choice?" Tang Yan stared intently: "If you don't follow his request, he will kill the hostages at any time. Arranging people to go in can at least delay time."
"But it may also increase the death toll!" Li Hao shook his head heavily.
Tang Yan smiled freely, took off the firearm from her waist, and said one word at a time: "The duty of a soldier is to defend the country and the people."
