A heavy bank of clouds in the sky obscured the sun, casting a cool shade over the grounds. Even within the military camp of the God-Slaughtering Department, the presence of tens of thousands of Tianjing citizens made the space feel cramped; outside the department, even more onlookers gathered. It was a true sea of humanity, the likes of which were usually seen only during grand festivals.
Zhou Tieyi picked up the case files submitted by Wu Qian. One contained the accusations brought by Li Jianhu and his two companions, and the other held the warrants issued by the Tangzhou Prefecture Pacification Office. The two were inextricably linked. Because of the peculiar nature of this case, Li Jianhu and his companions were simultaneously the plaintiffs and the suspects.
Zhou Tieyi glanced briefly at the files and struck his gavel. "Bring the three of them forward."
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