The Xiezhi Mirror is a prized treasure of the government, said to be hanging at the entrance of the Patrol Office headquarters, a symbol of justice.
Anyone who commits crimes will confess truthfully when presented with the Xiezhi Spirit, due to its intimidating power.
Upon hearing this, the young constable fell silent and awkwardly said, "I'm just upset that the Westerners rely on this Ten Miles of Foreign Market, dumping goods en masse, squeezing the common folk to the point they can hardly earn a living…"
"This is the court's business, not yours to worry about."
The arrest officer's mouth curled into a bitter smile.
Overturning the late emperor's mandate is no easy task.
Not to mention, these foreign merchants can operate here securely, making a fortune daily. Do they not have backing?
Who knows how much gold and silver flow into the hands of the Ministry Chiefs, State Elders, or even the Imperial Palace?
