Dahei Luo was quick and pinned the black shadow to the ground. Sanhuo Luo and Lujiao Luo also quickly drew their pistols.
He was a ragged man covered in mud, making strange whimpering sounds. He seemed to not understand anything you asked him. He kept shouting and yelling, looking like he had mental problems.
Dahei Luo handcuffed him in the back of the patrol car.
Sanhuo Luo said to Lu Ming: "Chief, he is a madman, very famous in this area, but he has no violent tendencies and has never attacked anyone. The neighbors all sympathize with him. He used to be a good man, but later because of the war, his whole family died..."
At this time, people in the grocery store all came out to watch the fun. They were a group of women who probably had nothing to do and liked to gossip in the grocery store.
Lujiao Luo greeted them. They often patrolled this neighborhood and were probably familiar with the neighbors.
Lu Ming watched from the side, looking at Dahei Luo and the other two chatting with the women, asking about the recent situation here, whether anyone took the opportunity to cause trouble, and also, who in this neighborhood went to the square in front of the city hall to participate in the demonstration, whether there is anyone who is still persisting, whether anyone has brought them food and drinks, etc.
When asked the following questions, the neighbors became uncomfortable.
"Is there any problem with the supply of materials? Are your daily necessities not out of stock?" Lu Ming walked into the store and saw that this small department store had a complete range of goods.
After issuing a final ultimatum to all administrative personnel, anyone who did not return to work would be permanently fired.
Nearly half of the administrative staff have gradually returned to work, which is enough to maintain the operation of the city hall.
"That's all right!" The store owner was a middle-aged Western woman. She looked at Lu Ming and said with a smile, "I haven't seen you before? Are you from the United Kingdom? Are you a high-ranking official?"
Lu Ming smiled and said, "Madam Boss, who did you vote for in the election two years ago?"
The lady boss chuckled: "Officer, you are making fun of me. I have no education, so how can I be qualified to vote?"
Lu Ming nodded: "People like you who can open a store don't have the right to vote."
Lu Jiao Luo laughed and said, "Mrs. Jamila, that's why our general manager thinks that such a general election is meaningless. We need to hold a new general election and re-examine the scope of voter certification. You should be able to vote in the next election!"
Lu Ming sneered in his heart. Lujiao Luo was very smart and concerned about current affairs, so he could say such words.
The proprietress Jamila smiled and said, "Well, it doesn't matter whether I can vote or not. We just hope that the situation will stabilize soon. In recent years, life has been better than before. So, I think even if I didn't vote, the current mayor and council members are doing a good job!"
Lujiao Luo kept winking at her, but she didn't pay attention.
Lu Ming nodded. Indeed, for the big cities in the Western Regions, life was indeed better not only than during the war, but also than before the war, thanks to the development of science and technology and the influx of investment from the United Kingdom and the Han Kingdom. In addition, the political system, based on the framework established by the United Kingdom, was also much more open-minded than before. For example, in the past, no matter how good the proprietress was at business, she was not allowed to open a store in public.
So, for these ordinary citizens, they think Mayor Hank and the council members are doing a good job.
However, if a social form has fatal flaws at its root, even if it has achieved great development thanks to many other factors, it will become more fatal once various contradictions break out.
"They did a good job, but, Mrs. Jamila, do you think they can command us police officers?" Lu Ming asked with a smile.
Jamila smiled and said nothing. This was obvious. If those masters could command the military and police, they would not be unable to enter the parliament building now.
Lu Ming continued: "I am an outsider, following our police officers to join in the fun."
Mrs. Jamila smiled and said, "Yes, I can understand that. There are very few people from the United Kingdom here. You must be an observer or something?"
Lu Ming said: "So, from the perspective of an observer, I want to ask you, what do you think is the biggest change around you in these years?"
Jamila didn't know what the Western police officer in front of her meant, and said blankly: "That's a lot..."
Lu Ming smiled, "In fact, the most intuitive thing should be the change in law enforcement officers. To put it bluntly, it's the attitude of those with guns towards you. You also know that the police station is not under the jurisdiction of the City Hall. As for the masters you mentioned, what was the situation of the law enforcement teams they used to manage? You are a smart person, you can think about it yourself."
Basically, grassroots law enforcement officers are a barometer and the most intuitive feeling of the grassroots citizens towards this regime.
To a certain extent, the strict institutional constraints of the Police Corps have actually added points to those in power.
The proprietress was silent.
Lu Ming smiled and said, "I am also a member of the police system. Now I am a bit self-promoting."
Looking at the boss lady, Lu Ming said, "In the future, when there is a new general election, I think you, Mrs. Jamila, can definitely run for a seat in parliament!" He then said to the other ladies, "You will all have the right to vote."
"Ah? I, I can't do it?!" Jamila waved her hands at a loss.
"Why not, Mrs. Jamila, we will all vote for you!"
"That's right, you are a kind-hearted person. We are lucky to have you as a senator!"
“Will we really have votes?”
This topic immediately ignited the gossipy hearts of the ladies in the grocery store, and the atmosphere immediately became lively and cheerful.
Lu Ming looked at the homeless man handcuffed in the back of the police car and said, "Does he have any family members left? How did they die?"
Lujiao Luo whispered, "His name is Yagi Luo. He was originally a great noble for generations. He had always been hostile to the family of Vice Chairman Philip. During the war, Vice Chairman Philip led people to kill his entire family and robbed all his property. He then joined the resistance organization and was arrested and imprisoned. As a result, after the war, Vice Chairman Philip's family became even more powerful, so he went crazy all of a sudden!"
Lu Ming nodded slightly. In the peace agreement, no matter whether they were rebels, resistance organizations or warmongers, their actions during the war would no longer be held accountable, and those imprisoned would be pardoned and restored to freedom.
However, the resistance organization that Yagi Luo joined should not be the one supported by West Black Mountain Fort, otherwise, he would not end up in such a miserable situation and no one would care about him.
"Send him to Xiangsha Manor later. Also, you go too. I have some questions to ask you." Lu Ming smiled approvingly at Lujiao Luo. This young man is very good.
"Yes!" Lujiao Luo stood at attention.
Lu Ming raised his wrist to check his watch. "The City Hall Square will also be cleared soon. We must continue patrolling and be careful not to let criminals take advantage of the situation."
Turning to Jamila, he smiled and said, "Madam, the re-election is still a long way off, but the Military Control Committee is selecting representatives. I'll help you sign up later. However, the number of places is limited. If you don't make it in the end, there's nothing we can do. If you do, you're welcome to give us more suggestions on our military control measures."
Huh? Jamila was surprised, but several patrolmen had already walked out with the mysterious police officer.
The women chased the police car to the door and watched it leave curiously. When they came back, they were laughing and guessing the identity of the Western police officer. They were also excited that their good friend Jamila might "go into politics". Until another piece of news came that the military and police in the square had taken action to forcibly expel the demonstrators, and the gossip topic changed from there.