"This is what you'd call 'startling the snake by beating the grass'; I haven't even let them see those two people in the cell yet."
Those two are tough nuts to crack. Although they've confessed a lot, they refuse to say a single word about the crucial matters. Only when they can't withstand the pressure do they reveal some information.
General Meng knocked on the table and said, "Leave the investigation to Governor He; he's the one who will identify the people. We're only responsible for deploying the troops."
The deputy understood and left in response.
In the wealthier part of town, Jin Kui'an finally obtained news about Zhou Man and his group, "Nine days ago, they left the city. It's said they were heading to the Western Regions, but the specific route couldn't be found out. Brother Fu You followed them out of the city. He took a few rolls of fabric, claiming he'd try to mix in with their group."
