Although the Guanzhong torture room did not have a long history, the distribution of authority had always been rather reasonable.
The four branches were in charge of guarding the four regions of Guanzhong. The main branch was in charge of handling all sorts of intelligence from these four regions, analyzing them, and providing support.
As for the Criminal Investigation Bureau, they were the strongest combatants in the Guanzhong torture room. They were only in charge of simple and direct killings.
It was precisely because of this tight system that the Guanzhong torture room was able to prosper and become stronger.
The Guanzhong torture room was said to be in between the imperial court and the pugilistic world precisely because of this system.
However, because of An Liunian's death, Guan Siyu wanted to reclaim his authority. Thus, there was quite a commotion in the Guanzhong torture room. Not only did Chu Xiu and the other torture officers and the head of the Criminal Investigation Bureau attend the meeting, but there were also some powerful Patrol Envoys under him, like the Ghostly Hand King and Tang Ya. There were also some powerful secret agents who belonged to the Criminal Investigation Bureau.
In the end, the scale of the meeting was a little too large. There were close to a hundred people participating. The meeting hall could not accommodate them all, so everyone could only move to the courtyard in the center of the main branch to carry out the meeting.
Guan Siyu sat on the chair in front of him, and Mei Qinglian sat by his side. She had the appearance of a wife following her husband's lead.
Xiao Yi and the others were already used to Guan Siyu bringing Mei Qinglian with him every time he held a meeting. However, some of the martialists who had not interacted with Guan Siyu for the first time found it strange that Old Master Guan had such a side to him.
Of course, these thoughts only flashed through their minds. No one was foolish enough to step forward and say anything.
Guan Siyu looked around and said in a deep voice, "I believe everyone already knows that the head of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, An Liunian, is in seclusion. He might not come out for many years. Hence, we need to reorganize the Criminal Investigation Bureau. We need to get rid of some of the people who are doing nothing and promote some capable constables into the Criminal Investigation Bureau."
After Guan Siyu said that, he subconsciously glanced at Fang Sha, as Guan Siyu's words had been directed at Fang Sha.
If An Liunian was dead, then so be it. If Guan Siyu only wanted to divide the authority An Liunian left behind, it would be very easy. She just needed to change a few people.
But now, Guan Siyu wanted to reorganize the entire Criminal Investigation Bureau. Who else was this targeting if not him?
Hence, Guan Siyu thought that Fang Sha would definitely be prepared to refute or even fly into a rage. Who would have thought that Fang Sha would only show a cold smile and not say a word?
Although Guan Siyu was a little puzzled as to why Fang Sha was so calm today, he did not ask. Instead, he continued to assign a few other tasks and said in a low voice, "All Guanzhong Disciplinary Hall martial practitioners who wish to join the Punishment Division can come to the Punishment Division to register. However, they must pass the Punishment Division's test before they can join. The various Disciplinary Officers are not allowed to stop them."
Xiao Yi spread his hands indifferently. Actually, it was not just him. Even the petty Yin Botong did not plan on stopping him.
In the underworld, killing one's parents, stealing one's wealth, and preventing one from improving were the biggest taboos.
If their subordinates wanted to join the Criminal Investigation Bureau, they could let them do so. Those who did not have the willpower were not considered true confidants.
Another reason was that if these people who joined the Criminal Investigation Bureau could make a name for themselves, they would naturally have to respect their superiors who had given them this opportunity. Hence, this was a good opportunity to expand their connections.
Guan Siyu continued. "The head of the Criminal Investigation Bureau is temporarily unable to manage it. Hence, Second Leader Fang Sha is naturally in charge. However, I intend to change the third leader of the Criminal Investigation Bureau to Chu Xiu. Si Ming will be the fourth leader. "
As soon as this was said, everyone present was in an uproar. No one had expected that Guan Siyu would actually give Chu Xiu such a high position.
Following An Liunian's seclusion, Chu Xiu received the best treatment in the Criminal Investigation Bureau, apart from Second Leader Fang Sha. He could practically get anything he wanted. This naturally attracted the dissatisfaction and jealousy of some martialists.
Si Ming, who had been replaced, did not say anything. He was Guan Siyu's true confidant, so he did not care much about other things.
Furthermore, Si Ming's authority had not changed.
Without An Liunian, Chu Xiu was now the second leader, while Si Ming was still the third. Hence, in general, Si Ming did not suffer a loss.
As soon as Guan Siyu finished speaking, Fang Sha immediately stood up and said coldly, "Hall Master, I advise you to think twice before making such an important decision. Since when has the Criminal Investigation Bureau allowed an outsider to wield such great power? "
Guan Siyu frowned and said, "Chu Xiu is the disciplinary officer of the Guanzhong torture room. He is an elite of the Guanzhong torture room. When did he become an outsider?"
Fang Sha sneered and said, "Hall Master, how long has it been since we joined the Guanzhong torture room? How long has it been since Chu Xiu joined the Guanzhong torture room?
For so many years, we have worked our hearts out for the Guanzhong torture room. Who here is not more experienced than Chu Xiu? If he is not an outsider, then what is he?
He is in charge of the Guanxi area alone, and he is also the leader of the Criminal Investigation Bureau. With such glory, Chu Xiu's position in the Guanzhong torture room is second only to you, Hall Master. What right does Chu Xiu have?! "
Fang Sha's words actually echoed the thoughts of many of the Guanzhong torture room's martialists.
The younger generation of martialists looked at Chu Xiu with reverence and envy. They saw Chu Xiu as their idol.
However, to the older generation of martialists, Chu Xiu, a junior, was able to sit in such a position. Wasn't the Hall Master too biased toward him?
Mei Qinglian said calmly, "Leader Fang, the Master wants to reorganize the Guanzhong torture room's power division. It is actually to get rid of some people who don't do anything.
"If experience is useful, then what's the use of ability? "Everyone in the Pugilistic World has seen Chu Xiu's ability. He is number one on the Longhu Leaderboard. This is an absolute glory.
"In other sects, Chu Xiu's position is second only to the Sect Master. Now that he is in the Guanzhong torture room, is it too much to give him an additional leader position?
Leader Fang, don't disappoint us. "
Guan Siyu waved her hand and said, "Madam is right. Alright, let's do this. Fang Sha, although you are now the second-in-command of the Criminal Division, An Liunian isn't here. You are carrying out the duties of the Big Leader. You don't have to feel wronged."
Fang Sha stood up and said coldly, "But I still refuse to accept this! Hall Master, you have changed. Ever since this demoness came to the Guanzhong torture room, you have changed.
She bewitched you to protect Chu Xiu and promoted Chu Xiu, a junior who just joined the Guanzhong torture room, to such an honorable position. It won't be long before most of the power in the Guanzhong torture room will be nibbled away by them.
When that time comes, will the Guanzhong torture room be Madam Mei's Guanzhong torture room, or will it be Master Guan's Guanzhong torture room?! "
The moment Fang Sha said this, everyone present was stunned. Everyone stared at Fang Sha with their mouths agape. Was this guy crazy? Even An Liunian wouldn't have dared to say such things in the past!
Fang Sha was a veteran of the Guanzhong torture room, and he was a very slippery person.
Previously, during the struggle between An Liunian and Guan Siyu, he hadn't stood on either An Liunian's or Guan Siyu's side. He had only guarded his portion of power. As long as he did his job well, then everything would be fine. He rarely spoke much.
But now, his words were practically shedding all pretense of cordiality with Mei Qinglian and Guan Siyu!
However, to be honest, what Fang Sha said actually made sense. They could also sense that Mei Qinglian's words seemed to carry more weight in the Guanzhong torture room.
In the beginning, Mei Qinglian was only Madam Guan, and she didn't participate in the affairs of the Guanzhong torture room.
But later, every time there was a meeting in the Guanzhong torture room or something important, Guan Siyu would bring Mei Qinglian along.
It was even to the extent that Mei Qinglian could openly voice her suggestions on some major matters, and Guan Siyu still listened to her. This caused everyone to be unable to help but wonder who exactly the Guanzhong Disciplinary Hall belonged to.
There was also Chu Xiu. When he had first joined the Guanzhong torture room, although Chu Xiu was also on the Longhu List, he didn't have such strength and fame.
But at that time, Chu Xiu was already extremely daring. He even dared to publicly kill his own superior and go against the laws of the Guanzhong torture room.
If Mei Qinglian hadn't spoken up to protect Chu Xiu, he would have been severely punished by the Guanzhong torture room.
Instead of saying that Chu Xiu was Guan Siyu's man, it would be better to say that Chu Xiu was Mei Qinglian's man.
Guan Siyu's expression was gloomy. He suddenly stood up and said coldly, "Fang Sha, are you crazy? You've been in the Guanzhong torture room for a long time. We even worked together in the past. I know you're feeling a little uncomfortable. Step down. I can pretend that nothing happened today. "
Mei Qinglian put on an aggrieved expression and said, "I just saw that Master was working too hard, so I wanted to do something for the Guanzhong torture room. I didn't expect that I would be misunderstood as wanting to interfere with the power of the Guanzhong torture room. Well then, I'll stay in my boudoir from now on, lest it affects Master's reputation."
Fang Sha pointed at Mei Qinglian and said with a sneer, "Witch, you're still pretending here! When we first met you, we were all fooled by you. The dignified Holy Virgin of the Shadow Demon Sect, who is also a famous figure in the Yinmo Clan, is actually pretending to be a weak girl from a humble family. Amazing, amazing! Your acting skills are much better than your strength. "
Fang Sha turned his head to Chu Xiu and said with a sneer, "Chu Xiu, you didn't expect this, did you? The person you're relying on is actually a wicked demoness with evil intentions! I've said that your backer is unreliable! "
Everyone present looked at Fang Sha with their mouths agape. What did he say? Madam Mei was the Holy Virgin of the Shadow Demon Sect? A demonic witch? Or a martial arts master? How was that possible?
The Shadow Demon Sect only existed in name and was not famous in the Jianghu. Therefore, some people present had not even heard of the Shadow Demon Sect and thought that Fang Sha was talking nonsense out of anger.
However, they did not realize that the pitiful expression on Mei Qinglian's face had become somewhat distorted in an instant.
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