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

On the other hand, Li Dakang was also aware that although he appeared to be a "dominant figure" on the surface...

Back when he was mayor of Lüzhou, he even bullied Gao Yuliang, who was then the secretary of the Lüzhou Municipal Party Committee...

But now, facing Gao Yuliang, the Deputy Secretary of the Hantong Provincial Party Committee and concurrently Secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission, who has clearly inherited almost all of Zhao Lichun's political legacy...

Facing this figure whose students and former subordinates were all over the country within the political and legal system of Handong...

Li Dakang is no match for him.

The best outcome would be for him, with Sha Ruijin's support, to fight Gao Yuliang to a draw, or even to defeat Gao Yuliang.

But the consequence was that his political career also came to an end.

Therefore, for Li Dakang, the Han University gang was the opponent he least wanted to face; he would tolerate it if he could, and yield if he could.

At this critical juncture, Qi Tongwei said he wanted to transfer Chengdu.

Under normal circumstances, Li Dakang wouldn't react at all. If you want to transfer, then go ahead...

However, it's not just your Han University gang that's watching the situation now.

It's still the inspection team!

Those people always made Li Dakang feel like he had a thorn in his side.

Especially Su Zhe, the deputy head of the inspection team, was incredibly sharp, often giving me a harsh critique!

Li Dakang had no doubt whatsoever.

Since he himself was going to take over as governor, Su Zhe certainly didn't have the final say.

But if he were to ruin Su Zhe's chances of becoming governor, he would certainly have a lot of influence...

That's fucking...

Therefore, Li Dakang now wants to punish Cheng Du, making him a scapegoat for the inspection team, and cover up his role in directing the forced demolition of Dafeng Factory that night...

at this time.

Zhao Donglai handed over the phone.

"Secretary Li, Director Qi is listening...he wants to speak to you!"

Li Dakang took the phone, frowned, and said, "Qi Tongwei, what does your provincial public security department mean by this? Such obvious violations of discipline and law, and you're still transferring and protecting them—is that appropriate?"

As soon as Li Dakang finished speaking, Qi Tongwei was so overwhelmed by the pressure that he could hardly breathe. This was too damn domineering! Even the provincial party secretary wasn't as domineering as him!

However, with Su Zhe by his side, he felt much more confident than usual.

Qi Tongwei paused for a moment before speaking firmly, "Secretary Li, I apologize... We acted somewhat hastily in this matter and didn't consult or report to you beforehand... Actually, our provincial department mainly transferred cadres from our public security system based on work needs... The free movement of public security cadres within the province is permitted by policy... Hehe... Please forgive me if there was anything inappropriate, and please don't blame me..."

After saying that...

Qi Tongwei couldn't help but glance at Su Zhe beside him.

Team Leader Su...

Am I hard enough?

I even dared to talk to Li Dakang like that!

This is Li Dakang, a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee...

Li Dakang coldly replied, "Forgive me? I don't forgive you! Your provincial department handled this matter improperly! Cheng Du is a cadre from Jingzhou City! He's gotten into such a big problem, and the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee is already studying how to deal with it. What do you mean by transferring him away at this time? Is your province trying to oppose our city?"

Qi Tongwei: ?

no...

Are you even speaking human language?

The way you look down on me makes it seem like you're actually quite right.

You're from the city, we're from the province, who's leading whom?

You don't even treat our province like human beings...

Qi Tongwei couldn't help but look at Su Zhe, cover the microphone, and give an awkward smile.

"Team Leader Su... this is a unique characteristic of Handong, please don't be surprised. Actually, it's not just Jingzhou that's like this; all 13 cities in Handong are like this..."

Our province has no face in front of their city!

Of course, you can't entirely blame our province for lacking authority. In fact, the city also has no face in front of the counties and districts...

Su Zhe looked at him strangely.

Since you're all so treacherous, you might as well separate and live separately, or at least not have been assigned to the same province in the first place. What a mess you've made of all this...

Forget it.

Whatever...

It wouldn't be appropriate if you all united and listened to Jingzhou...

Those people in the north must be having trouble sleeping.

Qi Tongwei said with a forced smile into the phone, "Secretary Dakang, how dare our province go against your city? Actually, the main problem is... Comrade Cheng Du's issue hasn't been resolved yet..."

"It's inappropriate to condemn someone outright before a definitive judgment is made..."

Li Dakang sneered.

"You're certainly protective of your own."

"There was almost a fatality at Dafeng Factory that night. Fake police cars, fake police uniforms, a demolition company—how can you even describe the extent of the incident? Such a serious problem, how can we justify not punishing him?"

"Qi Tongwei, let me tell you, the affairs of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee are none of your provincial jurisdiction!"

"The issue of severity is under the jurisdiction of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee. Before the Municipal Party Committee takes formal action against him, your provincial department should not even think about transferring him away."

Qi Tongwei said, "Secretary Li, the management of cadres in the public security system isn't something the municipal party committee can decide alone... Can we discuss something, for the time being..."

Li Dakang's voice was even louder.

"Temporary my foot! No room for negotiation! First of all, as the Secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee, I absolutely will not approve your provincial public security department's transfer order."

"Secondly, at the upcoming meeting of the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee, I will add the issue of disciplinary action against Cheng Du to the agenda. We will proceed immediately!"

"Again, Qi Tongwei, I'm warning you, don't overstep your bounds, and don't think you can control everything. Jingzhou City is none of your business..."

Li Dakang paused here, then coughed lightly.

motherfucker.

I almost mispronounced the three characters "Han Da Bang".

This isn't something you can just shout out randomly...

To label someone without evidence is tantamount to handing a knife to Gao Yuliang.

Li Dakang immediately changed his tune, saying, "Jingzhou City is not up to your provincial public security department to decide."

at this time.

Qi Tongwei had a smile on his face.

All right.

The trap has now been set for Li Dakang.

His phone volume was turned up to the maximum just now, so Su Zhe must have heard everything Li Dakang said.

at this time.

Qi Tongwei turned to look at Su Zhe and said helplessly, "Team Leader Su, I've done my best."

"But the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee insists on punishing Comrade Chengdu, what do you think..."

On the other end of the phone, Li Dakang held his phone, completely frozen in place.

Zhao Donglai also looked at Li Dakang, his anger instantly replaced by surprise and doubt.

Team Leader Su?

Is Su Zhe next to Qi Tongwei?

Holding his phone, Li Dakang swallowed back all the reprimands he was about to utter.

Qi Tongwei, that bastard...

What's going on?

In the corridor of the municipal party committee compound, Li Dakang held his phone, his face still flushed with anger, but he dared not push any further.

Zhao Donglai stood to the side and straightened his posture as well.

He now finally understood why Qi Tongwei had suddenly become so stubborn.

The Provincial Public Security Department wants to investigate Chengdu, and it turns out that Su Zhe is behind it all!

What the hell is going on!

Su Zhe took the phone and smiled slightly.

"Hello, Secretary Li, I am Su Zhe."

Li Dakang's voice changed instantly.

"Haha... Team Leader Su? Hello, hello, so you're at the Provincial Public Security Department giving guidance..."