"Arrest first? Explain your reasoning."
Though the matter was urgent, it was not yet at the point of utmost crisis. Moreover, the gravity of the case required the chosen course of action to be weighed many times over. As the principal handler of the case, Shen Hao's opinion carried immense weight. Thus, Pang Ban listened intently for Shen Hao's justification for "arresting first."
Shen Hao had already prepared his draft before coming, so he cupped his hands and said, "Sir, in my opinion, half of the two-month timeframe has already elapsed. If we delay any further, first there may be unexpected changes, second, I'm afraid we won't leave enough time for the subsequent apprehensions. Moving promptly—ideally within the next two days—is most proper.
We should first arrest according to the list, then keep tracing the trail, and finally lock onto the leader of the conspiracy."
