Official excuse: I've put you on patrol in Handong, and the whole province is in a panic.

An Xin said, "The key figures fled, the peripheral personnel created police incidents, and the local officials used a crude method to push the responsibility onto the inspection team. After the masses were caught up in it, the higher-ups would demand that order be restored as soon as possible. As long as it drags on until the inspection team leaves, Jinghai will still be under their control."

Su Zhe looked out the window.

The street downstairs was much quieter than during the day. The roller shutters of several shops were smashed and bent at an angle, and police lights were flashing at the intersection.

Su Zhe said, "They are using the people of Jinghai as bargaining chips."

An Xin said, "In their eyes, ordinary people are just a figurehead."

Su Zhe turned around and said, "An Xin, you're in charge of one thing. Organize street patrols, with local Jinghai police and personnel seconded from the provincial department mixed together. Each group must have a provincial department member present, and local police are not allowed to act alone."

An Xin glanced at An Changlin.

An Changlin had already arrived at the hotel. Upon hearing this, he looked somewhat embarrassed, but still said, "I agree."

Su Zhe said, "Director An, my distrust of the Jinghai Police Force is not directed at you personally."

An Changlin said, "I understand. The Jinghai Police Force has indeed had problems in recent years, and your caution is justified."

Su Zhe continued, "The second thing is that all arrested individuals should be investigated in different locations. Do not concentrate them all at the Jinghai Municipal Public Security Bureau."

An Changlin said, "Sure, I'll coordinate with the surrounding counties and districts."

Su Zhe said, "We won't go through the area around Jinghai; we'll coordinate with the provincial department, and if necessary, we'll escort them to the neighboring city."

Cheng Du said, "This can prevent collusion and also prevent favoritism."

Su Zhe looked at him: "You're in charge of the escort list and handover procedures. If there are any problems, I'll come to you."

Cheng Du immediately replied, "Understood."

An Xin said, "Team Leader Su, we can stabilize the situation on the streets to some extent, but the chaos won't stop until Gao Qiqiang and Xu Jiang return."

Su Zhe said, "They will come back, or they will be brought back."

An Xin asked, "How do we find them? They've definitely changed their phones, their cars, and even used other people's ID cards to check into hotels."

Su Zhe said, "You can change your phone, but you can't change your face."

Everyone in the room looked at him.

Li Wei asked, "Team Leader Su, do you mean facial recognition?"

Su Zhe nodded: "Yes."

An Changlin said, "The facial recognition capabilities of the Jinghai Skynet system are limited; it can only perform partial comparisons, making cross-provincial tracking very difficult."

Su Zhe said, "Just because Jinghai is not good doesn't mean other technologies are not good."

After he finished speaking, he took out an encrypted phone and dialed an overseas number.

After the call connected, a person with an accent spoke in Chinese: "Boss, you're calling me at this hour, surely not to ask about the fund statements?"

Su Zhe said, "Hans, I need a facial recognition technology support solution. We need to connect with a domestic team as soon as possible to provide algorithm services and testing interfaces in a legal and compliant manner."

Hans asked, "Target area?"

Su Zhe said, "The national public transportation nodes and hotel check-in data interfaces require legal application. You are only responsible for the technical solutions and do not touch the data. Do not reveal your identity, and handle all procedures through the domestic partner company."

Hans said, "I understand, you still don't want them to know who the ultimate controller is."

Su Zhe said, "Never let them know."

Hans said, "The Cence team can do it; the algorithm model is mature. As long as there is authorized data, changing your ID card or your phone number won't help."

Su Zhe said, "What I need is speed."

Hans said, "I'll arrange it right away and give you the first draft within two hours."

Su Zhe said, "Send it to my designated email address."

After the phone call ended, the room became quiet.

Cheng Du looked at Su Zhe with a hint of awe in his eyes: "Team Leader Su, you can even transfer personnel to overseas technology companies?"

Su Zhe put his phone away and said, "It's for work."

Li Wei looked down at his notebook, memorized those four words, but didn't dare ask any further questions.

An Xin said, "If a nationwide comparison can really be conducted, Gao Qiqiang and Xu Jiang won't be able to hide for long."

Su Zhe said, "It's not just them. Whoever leaves Jinghai at this time, whoever contacts them, whoever books rooms for them, whoever sends them cars, will all leave traces."

An Changlin said, "Then I will immediately apply to the provincial department for relevant data assistance."

Su Zhe said, "We need to apply to go, but we mustn't let the local departments in Jinghai know the technical route in advance."

An Changlin said, "Understood."

An Xin suddenly said, "Team Leader Su, I have a suggestion."

Su Zhe looked at him and said, "Speak."

An Xin said, "Gao Qiqiang values ​​family ties and cares most about his younger brother Gao Qisheng and younger sister Gao Qilan. Xu Jiang values ​​interests and is also afraid of death. The two of them might not panic when they hear that the inspection team is cracking down on outsiders. But if they know that facial recognition has been initiated, they will immediately cut off more contacts, making it harder to catch them then."

Su Zhe said, "So the news can't be released."

An Xin said, "Yes. They continue to make arrests on the streets and continue to suppress investigations, but they are also secretly tracking people using technology."

Su Zhe nodded: "I'll do as you say."

Cheng Du said from the side, "Team Leader Su, I'll go arrange the escort."

Su Zhe said, "Go."

Just as Cheng Du left, Li Wei came in with his phone and said, "Team Leader Su, Team Leader Xu is calling."

Su Zhe answered the phone: "Team leader."

Xu Ming's voice came through the phone: "Is Jinghai in chaos?"

Su Zhe said, "Yes, Xu Jiang and Gao Qiqiang are making moves on both sides, and there must be local officials directing them behind the scenes."

Xu Ming asked, "Can we hold our ground?"

Su Zhe said, "We can hold our ground. I've already had An Xin lead the provincial police force to arrest a group of people, and at the same time, we're preparing to activate facial recognition to track down key figures."

There was a moment of silence on Xu Ming's end, then he said, "You acted even faster than I expected."

Su Zhe said, "They gave the inspection team a hard time, so I have to return the favor."

Xu Ming said, "Pay attention to procedures, especially technical means, and ensure the authorization chain is complete."

Su Zhe said, "Understood."

Xu Ming said, "The province has already started paying attention to Jinghai. If you make a move, Gao Yuliang and Sha Ruijin will be watching."

Su Zhe said, "I'm just curious to see who will get restless first."

After hanging up the phone, Su Zhe looked at An Xin.

"You'll have to work hard tonight and keep a close eye on the investigation. Don't let anyone turn a minor case into a public order offense, and don't let anyone suppress the leads as if it were a case of drunken disorder."

An Xin said, "I'll oversee it personally."

Su Zhe said, "An Xin, Jinghai has disappointed you a lot. This time you can have a little more hope."

An Xin picked up her hat, bent down to adjust the brim, and said, "Team Leader Su, I'm not too sure about it."

Su Zhe said, "Then let's handle the case first."

An Xin looked up: "Okay, let's handle the case first."

Meanwhile, in the compound of the Hantong Provincial Party Committee, the streetlights came on after dinner.

Sha Ruijin and Gao Yuliang walked side by side in the courtyard, with their secretary following at a distance.

Sha Ruijin began by asking, "Comrade Yuliang, the central inspection team has gone to Jinghai. Are you aware of the situation?"