GBP Chapter 369
Chapter 369
"Release them? Absolutely not! The judiciary must be fair. How can we easily release people just because a group of ordinary people make a fuss? If we can get what we want by just making a fuss, then what's the use of our government?" County Magistrate Zheng Zerui refused righteously with his eyes wide open.
"Notify the special police brigade immediately. In five minutes, fire three consecutive shots as a warning, and then clear the area immediately! If there are still people who are unwilling to leave, arrest them all!" County Magistrate Zheng Zerui waved his hand and gave the order in a menacing manner.
Seeing that the county magistrate was angry, Wang Ziming knew that it was futile to persuade him at this time, so he nodded helplessly, turned around and walked out quickly.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!" Three clear and loud gunshots suddenly rang out, echoing throughout the entire venue. The sudden gunfire was like a thunderclap, instantly plunging the originally noisy scene into chaos.
The people were in a panic. Some screamed and ran away, while others stood there at a loss as to what to do.
"Fellow villagers, please calm down! Please evacuate the scene quickly and orderly within five minutes. Once the time is up, the police will take compulsory clearance measures. Anyone who refuses to comply will be detained for disturbing public order!"
The police shouted loudly with loudspeakers, trying to maintain order at the scene.
The civilians, who were trembling with fear at the sudden and deafening sound of gunfire, unexpectedly calmed down gradually after hearing this broadcast.
However, from time to time, angry and loud shouts could be heard from the crowd: "Why are they arresting people for no reason? What law have we broken?"
Another gruff voice followed, shouting, "Why not call everyone in the mine over here and arrest them all? We'll all be in jail anyway!"
These provocative and dissatisfied words came one after another, without any fear or retreat due to the warnings in the police broadcast.
Seeing the situation at the scene becoming increasingly tense and gradually getting out of control, Public Security Bureau Chief Wang Ziming became extremely anxious, with beads of sweat rolling down his forehead.
He knew that if he did not take effective measures to stop it, the consequences would be disastrous. So he made a quick decision, turned around and hurried back to the county government building.
At this time, County Magistrate Zheng Zerui was standing in front of the window, looking down with worry.
The small group of only a hundred or so people just now is now expanding rapidly like a snowball. It is roughly estimated that there are more than three hundred people.
Moreover, this number is still rising, with a steady stream of people pouring in from all directions. The spacious Fuqian Street in front of the county government has been blocked tightly and no one can get through.
"County magistrate, more and more people are gathering here, and our special police brigade with more than 100 police officers is unable to catch them all. Moreover, if we forcibly arrest people, it may cause a large-scale riot, which will be even more difficult to control." Public Security Bureau Chief Wang Ziming said anxiously.
Zheng Zerui's face was filled with anger, and he stared at Wang Ziming fiercely as if his eyes were about to spit fire. His gaze seemed to be able to pierce through people.
Then he turned around abruptly and strode hurriedly downstairs.
When I came downstairs, I saw chaos and a noisy crowd.
Zheng Zerui rushed forward without hesitation, snatched the loudspeaker from the police officer, took a deep breath, and shouted with all his strength, "Fellow villagers, please listen to me! Those villagers have seriously violated the bottom line of the law. I hope everyone can believe in the fairness and authority of the law!
"We will never wrongly accuse a good person, but we will also never let anyone who breaks the law go! If you still refuse to repent and continue to gather and cause trouble, then our police will decisively take compulsory measures in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. Everyone present may be arrested according to the law! Please remain calm and do not act impulsively!"