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

Normally, no matter what level of inspection team it is, they do not have the authority to directly deal with people.

As for taking down someone or replacing them, that's even more impossible.

But Su Zhe's inspection team wasn't a normal inspection team!

He came down wearing the hat of a joint inspection team!

What is meant by joint inspection and supervision?

Simply put, the inspection and discipline inspection work are carried out simultaneously.

On the one hand, he can collect information and issues from various sources in the name of the inspection team; on the other hand, he can also use the authority of the Discipline Inspection Commission to deliver justice directly!

According to the standards of a central inspection team at the ministerial level, Su Zhe now holds the power of life and death over all provincial-level cadres in Handong Province!

For those below the ministerial level, act first and report later!

Therefore, Qi Tongwei knew that what Su Zhe had just said was not an ordinary threat; he was truly capable of doing it.

In a short time.

Qi Tongwei felt boundless fear and panic.

All the fruits of my life's struggle and planning seem to be about to be easily crushed and blown into the trash heap by the young people in front of me!

He didn't know whether the inspection team was dissatisfied with his work at the Provincial Public Security Department or had ulterior motives.

For example, his relationship with the Zhao family, his plans at the Shanshui Manor... the negative impact of his abuse of power over the years...

Qi Tongwei only knew that once he was removed from his position as the provincial public security chief, he would be doomed!

Even the ancients said that when a person dies, their policies cease. If one loses power, given what one has done over the years, countless people will likely pounce on one and tear one apart!

This fear and helplessness made Qi Tongwei feel as if all the blood in his body had turned cold.

Qi Tongwei looked at Su Zhe and forced a smile.

"Team Leader Su...you're right! Our Provincial Public Security Department is willing to fully cooperate with the rectification efforts...I have full confidence and determination that we can achieve an overall improvement in the public security environment of Handong in a short period of time! We will definitely do our best to satisfy the leaders and reassure the public!"

What Qi Tongwei is saying now is practically a plea for mercy.

As long as you let me go, I'll do anything you want!

As Qi Tongwei spoke, he wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

The look in her eyes as she looked at Su Zhe revealed a hint of helplessness and pleading.

the other side.

Su Zhe smiled slightly.

The initial groundwork was laid solely for the pressure we face now, and it seems to be working well.

Director Qi in front of him was clearly genuinely afraid.

Su Zhe looked at Qi Tongwei and smiled, "Director Qi, you don't need to be nervous. Actually, the reason I called you here today is twofold: firstly, to discuss the overall security situation in Handong; and secondly, I hope to get your support and cooperation for the work ahead."

Qi Tongwei heard this.

He paused, looked at Su Zhe, and asked, "Support and cooperation?"

Upon hearing these five words, Qi Tongwei instantly realized what was happening and was overjoyed.

This proves that I'm still useful in the inspection team!

In a short time.

Qi Tongwei felt a sense of relief, as if he had narrowly escaped death.

Of course, he instantly realized that Su Zhe's harsh words were just an attempt to make him back down.

Isn't that simple?

I, Qi Tongwei, will spend my entire life kneeling before Liang Lu, kneeling before Zhao Lichun's mother's grave, and fawning over Li Dakang, the mortal enemy of the Han Da Gang...

What can't be done for power?

I come from a humble background, so what's wrong with bowing my head?

A real man bows his head when he should; bowing his head once makes you a coward. But if you bow your head ten thousand times, and then look back, you'll find that few can reach the heights you've climbed!

That's what I was thinking.

Qi Tongwei looked at Su Zhe, his tone extremely sincere.

"Team Leader Su, please let us know what you need us to do! I will cooperate fully! No! I will follow your orders to the best of my ability! I will do my utmost to do what I can! And I will do my best to do what I cannot!"

Su Zhe smiled slightly.

He opened the notebook and made a few dots on the paper with a black pen.

"Starting today, for any action involving leads from the special investigation team, the Provincial Public Security Department will assign a team. You will personally draft the personnel list and submit it to me for review. The team must consist of capable and experienced leaders!"

"This force only accepts the command of the special task force."

"When action is needed, I will coordinate it. Before the action is taken, no local Party committee or government, local public security organ, or any department is allowed to know the target of the action in advance! Of course, you can report to the provincial Party committee standing committee leadership!"

Qi Tongwei's expression changed slightly.

he knows.

Su Zhe wanted him to be his tool, completely at his command!

In the future, who this knife will cut will be entirely up to Su Zhe!

What Qi Tongwei was most worried about was that the chopping would eventually end up cutting his own head...

Su Zhe pushed a document in front of Qi Tongwei.

"This is a copy of the authorization document from the Discipline Inspection Commission's Leading Group for Special Governance of Corruption in Handong Province. It involves major corruption cases, protection umbrellas for organized crime, and risks of major mass incidents. It can coordinate with local discipline inspection and supervision organs and relevant departments to carry out work in accordance with the law."

Su Zhe continued, "The public security organs are not subordinate units of the discipline inspection commission, but it is within the scope of their duties to cooperate with the investigation of major cases in accordance with the law."

"I am not overstepping my authority to direct your handling of the case."

"I need your assurance that when the inspection team needs to control the scene, protect witnesses, seal up documents, and prevent people from escaping, the provincial public security department personnel will be there immediately."

Of course, you can also choose to refuse.

talking.

Su Zhe looked intently at Qi Tongwei.

Qi Tongwei sighed softly to himself.

he knows.

If I dare to refuse.

Then Su Zhe's threat to me just now was more than just a threat...

Qi Tongwei resignedly said, "Team Leader Su, I will resolutely obey your and the special task force's arrangements. The Provincial Public Security Department will select absolutely reliable comrades to form a temporary task force."

"I personally oversaw the selection of the special task force members. All personnel signed a confidentiality agreement, promising not to ask about the target before the operation, not to make personal phone calls during the operation, and not to discuss the operation privately afterward."

"If anyone leaks information, I will deal with the person first, and then report to you."

Su Zhe closed his pen.

"There aren't enough people to handle this."

Qi Tongwei looked up.

Su Zhe said, "If the operation fails, key personnel escape, or evidence is lost due to the provincial public security department's inadequate cooperation, I will not ask for the reasons."

Qi Tongwei's smile completely vanished.

Su Zhe stared at him.

"Director Qi, you are the Director of the Public Security Bureau, you should know better than me that explaining after an operation has failed is the most useless thing to do."

"Ding Yizhen is an example."

Qi Tongwei's throat tightened, and he tapped his fingers on the lid of the teacup twice, making a soft rustling sound between the lid and the cup.

"Don't worry, Team Leader Su, that won't happen."

Su Zhe asked, "What if it happens?"

Qi Tongwei didn't answer.

Su Zhe put the document back and said calmly, "If this happens even once, the special task force will consider that the Public Security Bureau of Handong Province is no longer capable of cooperating with major cases."

"At that time, no one who should be held accountable will escape responsibility, especially those comrades with leadership responsibility!"

Su Zhe's voice was not loud.

But after saying that...

Qi Tongwei's back was soaked with sweat.

"I see."

Su Zhe asked, "Is it possible?"

Qi Tongwei immediately replied, "Yes."

Su Zhe nodded.

"The list of special task force members will be delivered to the inspection team's residence before 8 p.m. tonight."

"Tomorrow morning, the special task force will gather at the Provincial Public Security Department's training base, where their mobile phones will be sealed and they will receive security training."

"From now on, if anyone asks you what you talked about today, just say that the inspection team was learning about the security situation in the whole province."

Qi Tongwei wrote these words down in his notebook.

"Yes."

Su Zhe extended his hand.

"Hope we have a pleasant working relationship?"

Qi Tongwei grasped his hands with both of his.

"Please rest assured, Team Leader Su, I will cooperate fully! I will never let you down!"

Su Zhe released his grip, turned around, and picked up the materials.

"I'll be waiting for your list before 8 o'clock."

When Qi Tongwei left the conference room, his steps were still steady, but when he reached the corner of the stairs, he realized that his shirt was sticking to his back and was uncomfortably cold.

Su Zhe's liaison, Li Wei, saw Qi Tongwei come out at the door and nodded politely.

"Take care, Director Qi."

Qi Tongwei nodded with a smile.

"Hard."

After a while.

Qi Tongwei finally got into the car.

He said calmly, "Return to the provincial government."

The driver started the car.

Qi Tongwei leaned back in his seat, his eyes closed, but showed no sign of resting.

A young man not yet thirty years old sat there without slamming his fist on the table or uttering any harsh words, yet he left the provincial public security chief completely bewildered, unable to think of a way out.

fear...

so horrible.

Is this the oppressive feeling coming from the very top?

As the car pulled out of the intersection, Qi Tongwei picked up his phone and dialed Lu Jian, the office director.

He started speaking as soon as the call connected.

"Notify the Criminal Investigation Division, the Public Security Division, and the Technical Investigation Division to each select two individuals. These individuals must be at least at the division chief level, experienced, and highly capable. Submit the list to me now!"

Lu Jian asked, "Okay, Director, what kind of mission is this?"

Looking out the car window at the roadside trees rushing past, Qi Tongwei said in a hoarse voice, "Don't ask what you shouldn't ask."