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A police station is similar to a local police station.

They also have the responsibilities of urban management and fire protection.

"Block all the entrances to the gambling den!"

"Anyone who resists arrest will be killed without exception."

“…”

The gamblers on the first floor saw soldiers and police officers rushing in.

They all stood there, completely bewildered.

Is gambling a crime?

The head manager was named Gao Lian.

He was a distant relative of Gao Qiu.

He rushed down from the second floor.

He was holding a silver dollar in his hand.

Although I don't understand what's going on...

But he still forced a smile and slipped it into the officer's hand:

"Thank you for your hard work, sir."

"Take this little bit of money and give it to the brothers for a drink."

The officer grabbed Gao Lian by the collar.

Drag it to the casino entrance.

Pointing to the notice posted on the pillar, he asked:

How long has this notice been posted?

Gao Lian finally sensed something was wrong and said, trembling:

"Half...half a month."

The officer then asked, "What does the notice say?"

Chapter 354 Deliberately Committing a Crime

Gao Lian forced himself to read the text on it:

"The Great Ming Code has been printed and distributed,"

"The seizure of gambling funds exceeding one hundred strings of cash and involving more than two individuals,"

"Or, if gambling funds exceeding ten strings of cash are seized and more than six gamblers are involved,"

"That is, gambling in groups."

"The gambling funds will be confiscated."

“Organizing gamblers to be exiled and fined,”

"Those who participate in gambling will be detained for ten days and sentenced to imprisonment."

"There are permanent houses used for gambling,"

"Those found to have gambling funds exceeding fifty strings of cash."

"That is, committing the crime of operating a casino."

"Anyone who operates a casino shall be hanged."

"His property was confiscated, and his entire family was exiled."

Note: Exile is based on the household registration record.

"Order all gambling dens, large and small,"

"Close down for ten days."

Past offenses will not be punished.

"Personnel employed by the casino,"

"Depending on the specific crime,"

"He should be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than three months and not more than ten years."

"Those who commit heinous crimes may be sentenced to more than ten years in prison..."

As he read on,

Gao Lian began to tremble all over.

The officer sneered, "The Emperor is merciful and has given you ten days to close down."

"It's been fifteen days and they're only now coming to crack down on gambling."

"Do you all truly disregard the laws and decrees of the imperial court?"

"Someone is hiding gambling money!"

"Anyone who dares to move will be killed without mercy!"

A secluded spot on the second floor

Someone even jumped out of the window to escape.

A soldier led two constables in pursuit.

The repeated calls did not stop.

And they're running faster and faster.

In the horrified eyes of the two constables,

The soldier actually drew his bow and nocked an arrow.

Before long, the soldiers dragged the gambler, whose back was pierced with arrows,

Arriving at the officer at the main entrance:

"Someone is trying to escape,"

"I shot an arrow,"

"He needs to be treated immediately."

The officer rolled his eyes.

These are armor-piercing arrows.

Gao Lian looked at the swaying arrows,

My legs went weak and I knelt down:

"Sir, spare my life!"

The officer asked, "Who owns this gambling den?"

"If you speak out, you might still be able to redeem yourself through good deeds."

Gao Lian quickly replied, "The gambling den used to belong to Gao Qiu."

"Now it belongs to his third son, Gao Bing."

"Send half the manpower,"

"Come with me to Gao Bing's residence to arrest people and confiscate their property."

The officer said to the police officers,

"Don't hoard gambling funds,"

"If caught, they will be severely punished."

"Rest assured, the Emperor has said..."

"The gambling funds uncovered this time,"

"Ten percent will be given as a reward,"

"Take another 20% and give it to the military command and the police station."

"Everyone gets a share!"

"The Emperor is wise!"

The police officers were immediately more motivated.

After a search,

There were over 800 strings of cash on the gambling table.

They also found more than 6,000 strings of cash in the cabinet.

As expected of the largest casino in the capital,

The boss takes a cut of the profits every month.

The working capital and this month's income alone amount to several thousand strings of cash.

There are hundreds of casinos inside and outside the city.

Even if the others are smaller in scale,

It's estimated that they could confiscate two or three hundred thousand strings of cash.

Add to that raiding the casino owner's house, hehe.....

Didn't the Ministry of Revenue say it was short of money?

There it is now.

Since Gao Bing received his share of the family property,

I've been eating and sleeping at Fanlou for the past few days.

He inherited the casino and made money from gamblers.

Then it was contributed to Fanlou.

"My lords, my lords, something terrible has happened!"

One of the servants happened to be out running errands.

When they returned, they found the Gao family's house blocked.

After asking around, he hurriedly rushed to Fanlou to report the news.

Chapter 355 You've Come to Plead Too

Gao Bing had a blast last night.

He was sleeping soundly at that moment.

He flew into a rage after being woken up:

"I told you long ago, don't listen to Madam,"

"Don't come to Fanlou to cause me trouble!"

The servant said in terror:

"The government confiscated my home and the gambling den."

"Operating a casino is punishable by hanging."

"Family members will also be confiscated and exiled according to the household registration!"

"What did you say?"

Gao Bing couldn't believe it.

"It's true, the house and the casino are completely surrounded," the servant said anxiously.