Starting with fishing, I've traversed a chaotic world of demons and martial arts.

Li Tianxing looked at the map titled "Anlan County City Defense Map".

He asked in a joking tone:

"Brother Hui, why are you looking at this now?"

In this prosperous and peaceful era, you still want to study warfare?

What's wrong... this deputy commissioner of police isn't enough for you?

Li Tianxing had just given Liu Hui a tremendous credit.

Therefore, Liu Hui naturally answered all questions at this time.

"Brother Tianxing, you don't understand, do you?"

The end of each year is the most crucial time!

Because the river god worship activity attracts all sorts of people from the surrounding counties and districts...

There might even be bandits and outlaws!

Therefore, as members of the police force, we must do a good job in city defense.

Otherwise, if something goes wrong, the higher-ups will blame us.

Director Feng still has a way out, but what about me, Lao Liu?

Am I, with my old bones, really going back to being a bandit?!

Li Tianxing expressed his agreement:

"Brother Hui is right. We must do a good job in safety at the end of the year."

If there's even the slightest mistake, it could be a huge problem!

The Great Prosperity of the Republic of China...

The main defensive forces of a county like Anlan County.

The main force among them is the Police Force.

Besides the police force...

There are also some local armed forces in the county, such as some self-defense forces.

The largest of these self-defense forces was the Song family's self-defense force.

In addition, the Chen family's Black Dragon Gang would cooperate with the police force to maintain order in previous years.

However, the police force has already fallen out with the Black Dragon Gang in order to crack the Purdue cult case.

Therefore, the pressure on city defense will be greater than before...

This is why Liu Hui took the river god worship ceremony very seriously!

Liu Hui took a drag of his cigarette, his tone grave:

"In previous years, there were about a hundred members of the Black Dragon Gang who helped maintain order."

But this year we've fallen out with the Black Dragon Gang...

It's good enough that they don't cause trouble.

In doing this, it's like we've lost a lot of people.

That's why I'm paying extra attention to safety work at the end of this year.

Li Tianxing knew that the entire Anlan County Police Department only had about a hundred people.

In order to maintain security and order, the police force will then recruit some civilian self-defense forces.

There are probably only three or four hundred people in total.

Three or four hundred people are indeed not many to defend Anlan County.

Li Tianxing spoke up:

"Could we gather some people from the community at that time...?"

Are you here to help maintain order and security?

And then give them money?

Liu Hui waved his hand:

"We can't just hire anyone."

We don't know anything about their background.

"If something goes wrong then, it'll be a real problem!"

Liu Hui sighed and continued:

"Hey, it's only been a few years since things calmed down."

Fighting has started in some places again...

It seems like unrest is brewing again in the neighboring province of Wonje.

Li Tianxing nodded, indicating that he had heard about it.

The Great Sheng Republic of China consisted of two regions and eighteen provinces.

On the surface, everything seems calm...

Actually, something was already brewing beneath the surface!

It only appears to be mainly based in Jing'an District...

Jing'an District was the political core of the Great Sheng Republic, controlling eighteen provinces.

But the warlords in each province are the real controllers of their respective provinces!

To put it bluntly...

The Great Sheng Republic was like an empty shell of a corporation.

The provincial warlords were responsible for their own affairs.

A general manager who is responsible for his own profits and losses.

For example, the Feng clique of warlords in Luanyang Province...

The Feng family held absolute power and controlled Luanyang Province.

The neighboring province of Yuanji is home to numerous warlord factions.

Although it was mainly composed of the Huangfu family's Huangfu army.

It can assist the Ma, Xue, and Tang families of the Huangfu family...

They all have their own little schemes.

This has led to a rather chaotic situation in Yuanji Province!

However, despite the provinces becoming independent...

However, it still formally recognizes the central government of Gyeongan District.

They all hung the same large national flag!

Liu Hui continued, puffing on his cigarette:

"There's only one week left until the end of the year..."

Hopefully, after Feng Lin leaves next year...

"I hope I can successfully take over the position of director of the Anlan County Police Department!"

"Is Director Feng leaving tomorrow?"

"Yes, although he is from a collateral branch of the Feng family..."

But Anlan County was ultimately too small for him.

They're probably just here to get some prestige!

"I see. Then congratulations in advance, brother."

Liu Hui took a drag of his cigarette and rubbed his temples in frustration.

"Let's hope so. I hope nothing goes wrong with the river god worship ceremony at the end of this year."

Li Tianxing felt he had talked enough with Liu Hui, so he shared his thoughts:

"Brother, I've been fishing on the Qinghe River lately..."

"Why are there so many unfamiliar cargo ships at Qinghe Wharf?"

Liu Hui didn't take it to heart:

"That's normal, it happens at the end of each year..."

The cargo volume at Qinghe Wharf will increase.

"Brother, but this year is different."

Have you forgotten the conflict between the Black Dragon Gang and our police department?

What if Zhang Xiaohao of the Black Dragon Gang planted some kind of landmine?

Is it just waiting to explode at the end of this year?

What if something goes wrong?

At that time...

Your position as Commissioner of Police next year is in jeopardy!

Upon hearing this, Liu Hui felt that Li Tianxing's words made some sense.

This year's situation is indeed different from previous years!

Liu Hui took a drag of his cigarette and asked seriously:

"So, from what you're saying, you've noticed something unusual?"

Liu Hui took this matter very seriously.

After all, it concerns their own interests!

Li Tianxing shook his head:

"Not yet, but I'm going to investigate."

After all, better safe than sorry...

What do you think, brother?

"Hmm, that makes sense."

How about I send the guards to conduct a surprise inspection of Qinghe Wharf tomorrow?

Let's see what kind of goods they're transporting.

Li Tianxing rejected Liu Hui's opinion:

"No need, Brother Hui. It would be troublesome if we alerted them."

Moreover, everything is like this now...

These are all just guesses between the two of us.

Leave this matter to me to investigate.

You are aware of the conflict between me and the Black Dragon Gang.

If they have any problems, I certainly won't cover for them...

On the contrary, I will only make them suffer a terrible death!

Liu Hui looked at Li Tianxing's resolute face.

I feel that this young man in front of me is becoming more and more mature and assertive.

Fortunately, Li Tianxing had a close relationship with the police force, and he treated Li Tianxing well.

Liu Hui said with satisfaction:

"Alright, Tianxing!"

Since you have your own ideas, I won't add anything unnecessary...

This matter concerns my brother's future.

And your safety...

Go ahead and investigate!

Don't you still have my documents?

You can just take it and use it.

I'll cover for you no matter what happens.

You don't need to worry!

Liu Hui said sincerely, these were truly his heartfelt words.

Both publicly and privately, he and Li Tianxing are now a community of shared interests!

Moreover, after spending time with Li Tianxing several times, he knew that Li Tianxing was an extremely reliable person!

Liu Hui felt at ease leaving the matter to Li Tianxing.

In order to ensure the worship of the river god proceeds smoothly and without any unexpected problems.

Even if Li Tianxing says now that Liu Hui's wife has a problem...

I reckon Liu Hui will lock his wife up!

Seeing Liu Hui's stance, Li Tianxing felt more confident about the situation.

He was initially considering whether or not to reveal his suspicions about the Black Dragon Gang.

After all, Li Tianxing's only concern was the sudden withdrawal of the foreign research group...

And the questions that arise.

These are just clues...

He has no substantial evidence to prove that the Black Dragon Gang is problematic.

However, Li Tianxing later heard that Liu Hui harbored ambitions for the position of Commissioner of Police.

Li Tianxing then decided to tell Liu Hui about his suspicions.

This will only make the two sides more closely bound together.

What's more, Li Tianxing had just given Liu Hui a tremendous favor!

Now Liu Hui looks at Li Tianxing even more affectionately than he would his own younger brother!

Li Tianxing said solemnly:

"Since you say so, Brother Hui."

Then my younger brother can go ahead and do it without worry.

"Go ahead and do it. Just let me know if you need anything."

"Brother Hui, you know what, I actually need some things."

"What do you need?"

Li Tianxing pulled out his twin pistols:

"Bullets! Lots of pistol bullets!"

It needs to be compatible with the Continental pistol in my right hand and the silver revolver in my left hand.

Liu Hui didn't ask where he got the gun.

He simply said readily:

"Leave this little thing to me!"

Come pick it up the day after tomorrow morning!