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

Cai Chenggong said impatiently, "What's Chen Yanshi? He's already retired. Out of sight, out of mind. Who cares about him anymore? How can he compare to Director Hou? Just wait for my good news!"

"Old Zheng, you guys better keep a close eye on the factory."

"I have something to do, I'll hang up now."

The call was immediately disconnected.

Zheng Xipo glanced at the group and said, "Alright, let's continue patrolling tonight!"

......

Public Security Bureau of Handong Province.

Inside the office building, the six people arrived at Qi Tongwei's office almost one after the other.

Li Chengyang, a detective in his early forties, works on the front lines of investigations year-round. His face is tanned dark, and his eyes reveal the caution of a veteran detective.

Zhou Weiguo, from the Economic Crime Investigation Division, always wears glasses and carries a folder in his hand. He judges people by first looking at the materials in their hands.

Yang Hong is a key member of the Technical Investigation Division. He doesn't talk much, and the first thing he does when he enters the room is to turn off his phone and put it in a shielded bag.

Changshan, a member of the Special Police Corps, was sturdy and had a military bearing. His eyes scanned the room, and he had already looked at the entrance and exit twice.

Although young, Ma Yue, a member of the action team, has an impressive resume, having participated in numerous arrest and escort missions.

Luo Jun, from the Security Department, previously worked on large-scale conferences and VIP security, and is best at preemptively eliminating risks in complex situations.

Qi Tongwei sat behind his desk, looking at the six people with a serious tone.

"Starting tonight, the six of you will be temporarily assigned to the Central Inspection Team and will be under the direct command of Team Leader Su Zhe."

Changshan stood ramrod straight.

"Chief, should we bring a gun?"

Qi Tongwei tapped his fingers on the table, then stopped.

"As required by the inspection team, you should report there first. Equipment matters will be handled by Team Leader Su. You can return to the department at any time. The department will fully support you, both in terms of manpower and equipment, and will not interfere!"

Zhou Weiguo pushed up his glasses.

"Director, how long is the secondment?"

"However long Team Leader Su says, that's how long it will last."

Qi Tongwei put the list on the table.

"I'll emphasize only one thing: once you arrive at the inspection team's location, you are not allowed to inquire about the origin of the mission, and you are absolutely forbidden from spreading the information! Obey me obediently! If I find out that anyone disobeys Team Leader Su, they won't be returning to the provincial department! My place is too small to accommodate anyone who dares to defy the bigwigs of the provincial department!"

Ma Yue nodded.

"clear."

Qi Tongwei looked at Changshan.

"Especially you people on the action line, do whatever Team Leader Su says, don't try to negotiate with him using the provincial department's procedures."

Changshan answered immediately.

"Yes."

Qi Tongwei picked up the teacup but didn't drink it.

"Also, if anyone messes up in front of the inspection team, I'll deal with you first, without even needing Team Leader Su to handle it."

Li Chengyang said, "Don't worry, Director, we know what we're doing."

Qi Tongwei stood up.

"Go ahead, the car has been arranged."

The six people turned and left. After the office door closed, Qi Tongwei leaned back in his chair, took out his phone, and glanced at Su Zhe's number again.

He wanted to call and ask for clarification, but his finger hovered over the screen for a moment before he finally put the phone face down on the table.

"I won't ask."

suddenly.

Qi Tongwei's cell phone rang.

Qi Tongwei answered the phone and, seeing it was Gao Yuliang, immediately smiled and said, "Teacher, you wanted to see me?"

On the other end of the phone.

Gao Yuliang said casually, "Tongwei, come to my house tonight and we can have a chat."

Qi Tongwei respectfully replied, "Yes, teacher, I will definitely be there tonight!"

......

As night fell, the six people arrived at the inspection team's location.

Zhou Weiguo verified their identities at the door, and Li Wei led them into a small conference room.

Su Zhe was already waiting inside. On the table was a topographical map of Dafeng Factory, and next to it were several maps showing the distribution of workers' dormitories and markings of blind spots in the factory's surveillance system.

The six people entered and stood still at the same time.

Li Chengyang was the first to salute.

"Team Leader Su, Li Chengyang, a staff member seconded from the Provincial Public Security Department, is reporting for duty."

"Zhou Weiguo reporting for duty."

"Yang Hong reporting for duty."

"Reporting to Changshan."

"Ma Yue reporting for duty."

"Luo Jun reporting for duty."

Su Zhe looked at the six people and nodded.

"Please sit down."

The six people did not sit down immediately, but waited until Su Zhe raised his hand to signal them to sit down before taking their seats in turn.

Changshan sat down with his back straight and his hands on his knees.

Su Zhe looked at him, holding a booklet sent by the Provincial Public Security Department, and flipping through the documents.

"Chang Shan, you're from the Special Police Unit?"

Changshan replied, "Reporting to Team Leader Su, I served in the Special Police Corps for eight years, where I carried out security for VIPs, counter-terrorism and emergency response, mountain searches, and factory incursions."

Su Zhe asked, "Have you led a squad before?"

"I'll skip it."

"What's the maximum number of people you can bring?"

"Twelve people for routine missions, twenty-four people for complex missions."

Su Zhe pushed a picture in front of him.

"You'll lead the team tonight. We don't need many people, just the most elite special police force from your provincial department. Avoid alerting anyone if possible, keep the lights off if possible, and avoid touching anyone if possible!"

Changshan looked down at the picture.

"Where is the target?"

Su Zhe circled a warehouse in the northwest corner of Dafeng Factory with a pen.

"here."

Yang Hong said in a low voice, "This is the waste storage and old oil depot of Dafeng Factory."

Su Zhe glanced at him.

"Do you understand?"

Yang Hong nodded.

"When the inspection team was checking materials this afternoon, I saw this location. The factory security team had put the gasoline drums here. There are two iron gates outside and temporary guards."

Changshan asked, "How much gasoline?"

Su Zhe said, "Twenty tons."

The air in the meeting room tightened.

Ma Yue slowed down his hand as he flipped through the pictures.

Su Zhe continued, "So we have to get rid of the gasoline before they do anything."

Li Chengyang frowned.

"Take it away?"

Su Zhe looked at him.

"To be precise, stolen."

None of the six people responded.

Su Zhe continued, "The workers at Dafeng Factory are currently in a tense state, and the construction team from Shanshui Group is also monitoring the situation from outside. The Jingzhou Municipal Government hasn't reached a complete consensus on how to handle the situation. If they openly send police in to move the oil, the factory security team will definitely think the government is planning a forced demolition, which could lead to very serious consequences!"

Changshan immediately understood.

"Does Team Leader Su mean to quietly move the source of danger, so that the workers continue to believe that the gasoline is still in its original location?"

Su Zhe nodded.

"right."

Luo Jun asked, "Should we keep a substitute?"

Su Zhe glanced at him.

"you say."

Luo Jun turned the blueprint over.

"If all the oil drums are moved, the guards will find out when they check the next day. It's best to prepare empty drums of the same size, make them look old, and adjust the weight with water and sand to ensure they can't tell for a short time."

Su Zhe nodded.

"Can."

Changshan added, "The oil drums cannot all be replaced. The outermost drums are left as they were, while the inner drums are emptied and moved. This way, the guards won't be able to tell through the iron gate."

Yang Hong said, "I can handle the surveillance. The surveillance lines in the old factory area are aging, so it's not difficult to freeze the footage briefly."

Zhou Weiguo flipped through the documents.

"What about oil tankers? Ordinary vehicles are easily spotted if they get too close."

Ma Yue chimed in.

"There is an abandoned freight passage on the west side of the factory area, which connects to a small road outside. No one walks on it at night, so you can park your car outside the wall."

Changshan looked at the picture.

"Using a flexible hose to siphon the oil, the oil drums don't leave the storage room, and the oil flows outside the wall, minimizing disturbance."

Su Zhe looked at Changshan.

You decide on the staffing.

Changshan said, "Six people are enough for the core operation. We need eight more special police officers on the outer perimeter, divided into two groups for security. We also need two modified oil tankers and one ordinary truck to carry the replacement barrels. All communications will be kept silent."

Su Zhe asked, "Is it possible to do this without alerting the factory security team?"

Changshan did not speak definitively.

"If the security team doesn't patrol to the entrance of the oil depot, that's fine."

Su Zhe's gaze fell on the six people.

"There will be no applause, no credit, and you can't even admit to doing it publicly."

Li Chengyang smiled.

"Team Leader Su, in our line of work, we don't do anything for the sake of applause."

Zhou Weiguo also said, "Being able to eliminate the risk of 20 tons of gasoline is more meaningful than writing 10 reports."

Changshan stood up.

"Team Leader Su, I'll go and get the personnel now. I'll give you the results before midnight."

Su Zhe nodded.

"Go."

All six people stood up at the same time.

"We guarantee the mission will be completed."

As they turned to leave, Su Zhe called out to Changshan again.

Changshan.

Changshan turns back.

"exist."

Su Zhe placed the pen on the drawing.

"Remember, tonight's mission isn't about making an arrest, a raid, or gaining merit. You only have one task: move the gasoline!"

Changshan answered solemnly.

"Understood. Do not disturb the workers, do not disturb the site, and do not leave any traces."

Su Zhe looked at him.

"What if we get discovered?"

Changshan answered decisively.

"Draw the people away; the oil must be moved."

Su Zhe nodded.

"Go and prepare."

......

Outside the west wall of Dafeng Factory, the abandoned freight passage was mostly blocked by weeds. In the distance, a few lights were still on in the factory buildings. The factory security team members were talking around a brazier, and their voices were scattered by the night wind, leaving only muffled laughter and curses.

Changshan crouched behind an ordinary truck, using an infrared telescope to look in the direction of the oil depot.

"Each group reports."