I am a commoner, but I will lead the empress to unify the world

When Gongsun Wan'er heard this, she also felt that it made sense. This kind of woman was indeed not worthy of sympathy.

They just want comfort and quick money, and have no spirit of hard work and perseverance, so it is not worth promoting.

After all, if the common people don’t suffer, how can the masters enjoy themselves?

Gongsun Wan'er continued,

"Then...what about those women who were sold here? They didn't do this voluntarily. They came from poor families and were forced into it. They also wanted to live a normal life as women, raising children and enjoying a peaceful life."

When Gongsun Wan'er said this, many women present burst into tears.

Is there finally someone in this world who understands them?

Who can understand the sadness of being a dancer, secretly shedding tears while smiling at others...

Shen Changgong asked calmly,

"Okay, let's say I let them go home, then what?"

"Then... they can be reunited with their families."

"And then what? They can live a happy and healthy life? That's bullshit!

Since their family sold them once because of poverty, they can sell them a second time because of poverty!

Their families will find out that they can be sold for money again, and they will sell them to other brothels again.

Then we crack down on prostitution again, let them go home, and their families sell them again, and this goes on over and over again!

They are like livestock, being sold here and there, and their fate is already determined.

Instead of doing this, it would be better to let them go directly to the Jiaofangsi. At least it is government-run, so they don’t have to worry about food and clothing, their personal safety is guaranteed, and the Jiaofangsi will take care of them when they are old.

If it were in other brothels, they would be beaten, scolded and tortured at will, and would be thrown away casually after death. When they got old, they would be driven out to find a way to make a living.

Tell me, which one is better?"

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Wan'er fell silent, because Shen Changgong was telling the truth and the reality was indeed like that.

She no longer argued with Shen Changgong, and admitted in her heart that Shen Changgong thought more deeply than her and understood human nature better.

One of Gongsun Wan'er's advantages is that no matter how much she dislikes Shen Changgong and how much she argues with him, as long as what Shen Changgong says is right, she will not make a fuss or act unreasonably.

The women around were also silent. Who would be willing to be sold like an animal?

Although the Jiaofangsi also does this, it is at least government-run and has security, which is better than staying in a small brothel like this.

They were reluctant to go to the Jiaofangsi before because although the benefits were good, the money they paid was too little and they could not save enough to redeem themselves.

"Well, now that these people are down here, what are you going to do with them?"

"All the women will be taken to the Jiaofangsi, and all the men will be taken back to the military camp. Those who work here will be jailed and interrogated, and the clients will be allowed to leave after paying a fine."

The severity of the punishment for organizing the sale of silver, selling silver, and soliciting prostitution will of course be different.

At this time, there were another 500 security forces outside the door. These people were all here to reinforce.

Shen Changgong ordered the 100 people who had followed him to suppress all those people.

The five hundred new arrivals all followed him, taking the shopkeeper with them to find the brother-in-law of the Duke of Liang.

People on the roadside, looking at the mighty security forces, hurriedly made way, curious about whose family was about to be in trouble.

Gongsun Wan'er looked at the sky and saw that the sun had already set. She couldn't help but ask,

"Aren't you going to the Shadow Guard yet?"

"I told you to go in the evening."

"Then what are you going to do now? Bringing so many people with you, it looks like you're going to raid a house."

Shen Changgong said righteously,

"The crime they committed is, at most, illegal business operation, not a capital offense. How can you raid their home?"

Looking at Shen Changgong, Gongsun Wan'er felt like she was looking at a monster.

"No, how could a scoundrel like you be so kind? Everyone in the capital knows that you are a living devil. You dared to raid the Duke's house for a bowl of jelly. Is there anything you wouldn't dare to do?"

Shen Changgong explained,

"That's not a house raid. We're going to seize the stolen money from illegal operations. Do you understand?"

"You're so hypocritical."

"Excellent."

"I didn't praise you."

"Stop talking, or you'll get beaten."

Gongsun Wan'er gritted her teeth in anger, turned around and looked out the window, with her butt facing Shen Changgong.

This woman is always like this. Whenever she is unhappy, she lets Shen Changgong see her butt.

His temper is quite small.

Following the shopkeeper's instructions, the group arrived at a mansion in the inner city, kicked the door open, and went in.

"The Public Security Force is investigating the case. Let Chen Anmin come out!"

Zhang Yide shouted loudly.

In an instant, the Chen Mansion was in chaos and screams were heard continuously.

"Everyone, come out! Hold your head and squat! Don't move!"

Zhang Yide learned Shen Changgong's words and thought they were very domineering, so he shouted them with full energy.

The security forces quickly entered every room of Chen's mansion, some to arrest people and some to search for property.

A middle-aged woman shouted loudly,

"What are you doing? This is the Chen Mansion. Do you know who my master is? Do you know who my brother is?

Whoever is the leader, get out! I want to see who dares to raid our house today! "

Shen Changgong walked forward slowly. Needless to say, looking at his official robe, one could tell that he was the highest-ranking official.

The woman pointed at Shen Changgong and shouted,

"How dare you do this to us? Do you know who my master is? Do you know who my master's brother-in-law is?"

"Then do you know who I am?"

"Who are you? I don't care who you are. I'm telling you, if you dare to take a penny from our family today, I won't be satisfied until I extort you to death."

The woman pointed at Shen Changgong and started throwing a tantrum, then she lay on the ground and started to act like a scoundrel, crying and shouting,

"Everyone, come and see! The security forces are beating people up, ransacking people's homes, and we're good citizens. Everyone passing by should come and see! They're beating people up! They're beating people up!"

I swear to God, no one has ever hit her.

But Shen Changgong is a kind person after all. He always responds to requests and is more effective than the Bodhisattvas in the temple.

Shen Changgong pointed at the woman and slowly said two words.

"Beat her."

"As ordered!"

Several security guards immediately came over and started punching and kicking her.

The woman immediately panicked.

"No, really a beating?"

"Stop fighting, stop fighting!"

"I won't scream anymore, stop hitting me!"

“Please…”

Shen Changgong waved away the crowd, looked at the woman coldly and said,

"Since you can't reason with me, I know a little bit about fighting. Now tell me, did we hit you?"

"No, no, he didn't hit me. I fell down by myself."

You see, people are so strange. I clearly didn't hit her, but she said I did; I clearly hit her, but she said I didn't.

At this time, a security guard came over, clasped his hands and bowed,

"Your Highness, there is no sign of Chen Anmin in the mansion."

Shen Changgong lowered his head and asked the woman,

"Madam, where is Chen Anmin?"

"I...I don't know."

The woman avoided his gaze and spoke hesitantly.