Looking at the hall, now clean once more, and the two trembling constables, Yang Yao revealed a satisfied smile.
Then Yang Yao spoke.
"Tell me, what are your names?"
At that, a young man raised his head and said,
"Reporting to Captain, this subordinate is Li Hao!"
Then a slightly older, steadier-looking middle-aged man also spoke.
"My lord, this subordinate is Zhou Han!"
Only then did Yang Yao say,
"Our Apprehension Department is still short quite a few runners, isn't it?
Normally, our Apprehension Department should have at least fifty runners.
Why are there so few people now?"
Hearing this, Zhou Han glanced at Yang Yao, stepped forward, cupped his fists, and said,
"Reporting to my lord, it was Zhao Hu. He embezzled the funds allocated from above, so we were unable to recruit enough runners."
Yang Yao narrowed his eyes and said,
"Zhao Hu? Heh, when the tiger is gone from the mountain, the monkey calls himself Hegemon!
Forget it. Since he is already dead, there is no need to discuss him further.
As for the funds he embezzled, once all their family assets are confiscated, we can use the recovered money to make up the shortfall.
You two will have to work harder over the next few days and fill the runner positions as soon as possible.
And we do not need too many constables either. Three will be enough here.
Recommend one more person. If he is suitable, I can appoint him myself!"
The two exchanged glances, then cupped their fists together.
"Yes, my lord!"
Yang Yao continued,
"Tell me, how far has the Missing Persons Case investigation progressed? What is the current situation?"
Zhou Han answered respectfully,
"My lord, during this period, Zhao Hu did lead us in searches and even destroyed several human trafficker dens.