Name: My father is Zhao Dehan, and I hope he will become a dragon!

Zhao Dehan and Li Dakang faced each other.

"Governor Zhao!"

Li Dakang spoke, his voice not loud, but filled with strong defiance: "You just got off the plane, haven't even entered the provincial party committee compound, and you're already trying to stop my bulldozer—isn't that a bit too hasty?"

If Zhao Dehan hadn't come tonight...

He'll probably demolish Dafeng Factory.

Right now, I'm also feeling annoyed.

Zhao Dehan didn't reply, but simply raised his hand and pulled out a neatly folded piece of paper from his inner pocket—not an official document, but a printed sheet of paper, A4 size, with the words "General Office of the People's Government of Handong Province (Internal Circulation)" printed in the upper right corner.

Li Dakang frowned and glanced at it.

The title is strikingly similar: "An Urgent Request for Instructions on Temporarily Suspending the Implementation of Relevant Clauses of the Guangming District Urban Renewal Campaign Order."

Drafted by: Provincial Development and Reform Commission, Provincial Department of Finance, and Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission.

Looking at the red seal, Li Dakang took a deep breath.

"Secretary Li, when you say it's legal and compliant, is this all there is to it?"

Zhao Dehan's voice was calm: "Then let me ask you a question—was the 'Action Plan Order' signed by Ding Yizhen filed with the Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission? Was it submitted to the Provincial Department of Finance for a fiscal affordability assessment? Was a third-party social stability risk assessment organized?"

Li Dakang frowned.

Others might not know, but Zhao Dehan knew very well that it definitely didn't exist.

Ding Yizhen bypassed the provincial government and went directly to the capital to ask me to pull strings.

In other words, Zhao Dehan also bears responsibility for the state of Dafeng Factory.

However, Zhao Dehan also had something to say: since the money has been laundered, you can't find any evidence of bribery. At most, at most, Zhao Dehan said that he made a mistake in his work and is now doing his best to make up for it.

After a pause, Zhao Dehan's gaze sharpened: "The 'Temporary Construction Permit' you issued was based on the 'Action Order,' but the 'Action Order' itself is just a worthless check without an official seal."

Li Dakang's pupils contracted.

This is not questioning him; it is dismantling the very foundation of the legitimacy of the entire procedure.

He paused for two seconds, then suddenly sneered, "So, you're here to investigate me?"

"No," Zhao Dehan shook his head, "I'm here to save you."

Li Dakang was taken aback.

Zhao Dehan took half a step forward, speaking rapidly: "Secretary Li, this is not the time to talk about 'law.' The workers burning gasoline is illegal, and your forced demolition that caused bloodshed is even more illegal. Aren't you considering your own escape route?"

He paused, then continued, "But the former is a loss of emotional control, the latter is a loss of power. Tonight, if even one person dies, you, the Party Secretary of Jingzhou, will be in for a chat with the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection tomorrow!"

Li Dakang remained silent.

He had to admit that Zhao Dehan was right.

Is this the time to talk about the law?

That's not true at all!

Once things escalate, the public protests, and people die, his career is essentially over.

Zhao Dehan continued, "Right now, Dafeng Factory has 1365 workers, at least four thousand mouths to feed. What will happen if they lose their jobs? What will happen if the compensation isn't adequate? The public's resistance is so intense right now. Let me tell you this: if you issue this forced demolition order, see if it leads to deaths. If it does, how many heads does Li Dakang have to bear that responsibility!"

Biting cold.

Cold sweat streamed down Li Dakang's forehead.

The trouble is indeed significant.

Ding Yizhen's escape caused Li Dakang to lose control, leading him to make such an irrational decision.

Normally, someone should be found to take the blame.

He should have thought of these problems long ago.

Forced demolition will definitely cause problems.

In any case, the first thing to do is to reassure the workers.

Li Dakang took a deep look at Zhao Dehan and understood.

Zhao Dehan did indeed come to rescue him.

Just then—

Li Dakang's cell phone vibrated in his pocket.

He didn't look at the screen, only glanced at the caller ID, and his expression instantly became calm and composed.

He nodded to Zhao Dehan, took two steps back, answered the phone, and his voice immediately dropped eight octaves, his respectful tone tinged with a barely perceptible tension.

"Secretary Sha...yes, I'm at the Dafeng factory site...Governor Zhao is there too...yes, he just arrived...the situation is complicated, we're coordinating..."

After a three-second pause, Li Dakang took a deep breath: "Secretary Sha, 'holding up bones as torches'—your words are profound!"

"...Understood. Comrade Zhao Dehan will take the lead in handling the Dafeng Factory issue. The Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee will fully cooperate."

After a pause, Li Dakang continued, "...Yes. I will immediately convene a meeting of the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee to study this matter."

He hung up the phone, didn't look at Zhao Dehan, and only said to Sun Liancheng: "Notify the Municipal Construction Commission, Land and Resources Bureau, Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, and Letters and Visits Bureau to hold an emergency coordination meeting at 8 pm tonight in the small conference room of the Municipal Party Committee."

Sun Liancheng immediately replied, "Understood!"

Then, Li Dakang turned to Zhao Dehan and extended his hand: "Governor Zhao, the Provincial Party Committee has entrusted the Dafeng Factory matter to you. If you need any support, just let us know."

Zhao Dehan shook hands with Li Dakang: "I won't stand on ceremony!"

At that moment, Li Dakang was at least certain that Zhao Dehan was no match for him.

Zhao Dehan is right about the forced demolition.

Forced demolition is prohibited!

As long as one life is lost, especially if it was ordered by you, Li Dakang, the subsequent troubles will be far greater than anything else.

Li Dakang left, but Zhao Dehan didn't enter the factory; he just stood outside the iron gate, facing the dense crowd.

He took the loudspeaker from Chen Yanshi.

"Workers!"

Zhao Dehan spoke, his voice not loud, yet strangely penetrating the wind: "I am Zhao Dehan, the newly appointed vice governor of Handong Province, in full charge of the work in Guangming District. The central government appointed me to handle the Dafeng Factory matter."

The crowd quieted down.

Someone recognized him—a few days ago, Jingzhou TV broadcast news about the appointment and removal of cadres, and the image flashed by.

Seeing that the crowd had calmed down, Zhao Dehan continued, "Here I promise you three things."

He held up three fingers, his voice as steady as a rock:

"First, jobs will not be lost. Dafeng Factory will not go bankrupt or be dissolved; it will retain its legal status, divest non-performing assets, and introduce strategic investors. You can continue to engage in production and continue to work, allowing the factory to become profitable!"

"Secondly, compensation will not be delayed. All mortgaged or seized land and factory buildings will be covered by the 'Dafeng Factory Rights Protection Fund' established by the provincial finance department, which will be under special supervision and publicly disclosed monthly."

"Thirdly, regarding the relocation of Dafeng Factory, the government will provide you with a new factory site so you can continue production!"

The workers fell silent.

Actually, everyone's requirements are really simple.

First, the land of Dafeng Factory is very valuable. We don't want it anymore, we'll give it to you, but at least give us the demolition compensation we agreed on.

Secondly, shouldn't we at least be given some jobs? Our wives and children still need to eat, and Dafeng Factory is still profitable and can continue to pay taxes. If they demolish it, at least give us a factory site, right?

The requirements are really, really low.

"Now!"

Zhao Dehan continued, "Please return to your posts and continue production. I will personally oversee the demolition of Dafeng Factory. The government will coordinate with you and provide you with a new factory site and compensation for the demolition!"

"Long live!"

Suddenly, someone shouted.

"Long live! Long live!"

Then, countless voices converged, their sound like waves tearing through the dark clouds.

Zhao Dehan composed himself, feeling a strange, indescribable sensation.

He perceived himself as a corrupt official.

but……

What kind of feeling is this?

Does it feel like being supported?

He hasn't done anything yet; it's just a matter of talking and making a promise.

Do they really endorse themselves that much?