In the conference room, everyone wore expressions of exhaustion and helplessness.

This situation was beyond the capacity of a single city's police force to control. Fortunately, the permanent military presence in Chang'an Prefecture was assisting; otherwise, the situation there would be even worse.

Director Meng observed the dejected faces of those present and said:

"There are five days left. I don't expect everyone to completely contain the development of the situation, but we must do our best.