Chapter 173: 18. Anyone who dares provoke me, arrest them all! (10,000-word plea for monthly passes!)_3
Special Operations Orders are not a simple matter. They are a special authorization signed by the deputy director or even the director of the State Security Bureau of Xida State under special circumstances.
They can bypass all related departments in both high-level and low-level cities, requiring no explanation or notification, and allowing direct action to be taken. All departments must cooperate unconditionally.
Generally, such orders are only issued during sudden major events, when the local departments are likely unable to handle the case, or when there are major issues with the local law enforcement agencies.
Therefore, when this order was issued, both Kai Shi and Hua Jian broke out in a cold sweat.
However, the fact that the two had been able to hide for so many years obviously meant they were skilled.
Seized by a sudden idea, Kai Shi forcefully pushed Hua Jian and then, with a ferocious look, he said, "Is it you! Is it you! Hua Jian! You deliberately framed me again!"
"What the hell did you frame me for this time!"
Upon hearing Kai Shi's words, Hua Jian was stunned for a moment, and then, playing along, he pushed Kai Shi back and said, "You're full of shit! I didn't frame you for anything!"
"It's definitely because you did something wrong and got caught!"
"And you dare to frame me for it!"
At this point, he looked at Fang Ze, smiled, and said, "Commissioner Fang Ze, you think so too, right?"
Normally, since they all worked in the same department and had to continue interacting in the future, even if there was a Special Operations Order, the commissioner usually provided an explanation or two upon arriving to execute it.
Even though the explanation wouldn't disclose specific case details, having some information at least gave them a hint, a clue.
This was exactly what Kai Shi and Hua Jian were aiming for.
However, who knew that Fang Ze wouldn't follow the usual protocols at all.
He looked at them with a smile, then said to Kai Shi, "Right. Your guess is correct. It was indeed Chief Hua Jian who reported you."
"As for what he reported you for, you'll have the chance to ask him slowly later."
With that, Fang Ze waved his hand, "Come, take him away!"
As he spoke, the Executive Commissioner brought by Fang Ze came forward, put the Anti-Magic Handcuffs on Kai Shi, injected him with a Muscle Relaxant Needle, and then dragged him out.
Kai Shi, of course, didn't believe it was Hua Jian who had reported him, so his eyes bored into Fang Ze, wishing he could tear Fang Ze, this instigator, to pieces.
Hua Jian also secretly cursed in his heart, but in order not to expose himself, he merely laughed it off and dared not ask further.
After Kai Shi was taken away, Fang Ze looked at Hua Jian and then, smiling, he extended his hand and shook hands with Hua Jian, saying, "Sorry, Department Chief Hua Jian. It's my first time executing an official duty and I got a bit carried away. My apologies for the disturbance."
After speaking, he released Hua Jian's hand and then left Hua Jian's office under everyone's gaze.
The entire 3rd floor blew up in a frenzy only after he had left.
Special Operations Orders! How long had it been since one appeared!
To capture a second-level commissioner? Isn't that using a sledgehammer to crack a nut?
And with Fang Ze, a commissioner who hadn't even formally taken up the position leading the team, there must be other reasons behind it, right? Find adventures on empire
As everyone discussed and speculated non-stop, it wasn't long before news came.
While Fang Ze had secured Kai Shi, Bai Zhi had gone to the home of a Deputy Director of the Investigation Bureau in Emerald City and taken control of that deputy director on the spot.
The deputy director was a first-level Fuser and attempted to resist, but Bai Zhi knocked him out with a slap and took him away directly.
The people from the Investigation Bureau, hearing the noise, rushed over and demanded to know what was happening.
Even the Director of the Investigation Bureau in Emerald City was alerted.
But Bai Zhi then produced another similar Special Operations Order and, in front of the Director of the Investigation Bureau, took the deputy director away.
Linking these two incidents, who wouldn't realize a major disturbance had occurred?
From this perspective, it was very likely that the Investigation Bureau and the Security Bureau in Emerald City had been infiltrated by some organization or power, and then Bai Zhi and Fang Ze caught them red-handed.
Bai Zhi's "abilities" were well-known to everyone.
Thus, no one needed to ask; most could guess that this whole ordeal was probably led by Fang Ze.
And coupled with the recent conflict between Kai Shi and Fang Ze.
Connecting the dots was easy for everyone: Kai Shi had antagonized Fang Ze, and although Fang Ze had reprimanded him, he was still not satisfied, so in the past few days, he had been investigating Kai Shi.
He then discovered some dealings between Kai Shi and that deputy director of the Investigation Bureau, dealings that were likely against the federation's laws or betrayed the Security Bureau and Investigation Bureau. So, he informed Bai Zhi, and Bai Zhi consulted higher-ups in the Security Bureau and applied for a Special Operations Order...
Soon, more detailed news came through. The identity of the deputy director was also revealed: Qiu Yue. Hua Jian's girlfriend of four to five years...
The dramatic saga of Hua Jian, Qiu Yue, and Kai Shi from those years, everyone was aware of it.
So, for a moment, many commissioners looked at the top of Hua Jian's head a bit strangely… as if he was truly marked.
At this time, Hua Jian was in no mood to care about the gazes of others.
He was utterly panicked, his hair color changing constantly.
Having his companion captured all at once was a major event, unprecedented for their organization.
With their organization's influence and infiltration in various departments in Xida State, they should have been informed about any incidents beforehand.
But this time, the sudden Special Operations Order from the state caught them completely off guard.
He was utterly in the dark, not knowing what had happened.
He wanted to contact his higher-up in the Governing Hall, but he was also worried that if this was a trap set by the Security Bureau, contacting him might expose him.
So, other than feeling anxious, he dared not do anything. He could only patiently wait for news... for his contact to discover the incident and then arrange a rescue.
Meanwhile, after Fang Ze had captured Kai Shi and thrown him into a detention area of the Security Bureau, he headed to the Red Light District.
The trap was only half set, and he needed to go to the Rejuvenation Society to set the rest.
He was eating out of two hands.
He didn't want the Rejuvenation Society to think he only took money and didn't do the work...
And anyway, someone always had to carry the can...