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

Xu Ming put down his pen.

"You asked for Chengdu's services because you wanted to dig deeper into Zhao Ruilong's line?"

Su Zhe nodded.

"That's a consideration..."

Most importantly, he had just saved Cheng Du's life, and in the future, this guy could be used as a suicide squad member.

Xu Ming picked up another document and said calmly, "Dafeng Factory's equity, Cai Chenggong's loan, Shanshui Group's takeover, Guangmingfeng Project, demolition company, district public security bureau, relevant departments in Jingzhou City—once this line is pulled down, it will uncover a lot... but it's not enough."

Su Zhe frowned and said, "So the reason I had Li Dakang change his tune today was just to prevent Jingzhou City from rushing to silence him and shift the blame... Team leader, what do you mean by 'not enough'?"

Xu Ming did not respond immediately, but pressed his finger on the cover of the document.

"Su Zhe, let's leave the matter of Dafeng Factory here for now."

Su Zhe looked at Xu Ming, somewhat hesitant.

Xu Ming smiled and said, "This morning, I just consulted with Old Sun."

"Old Sun believes that Zhao Lichun, the former provincial party secretary of Handong, has certain problems. Whether other cadres in Handong have problems is still being investigated! If we relentlessly pursue the Dafeng Factory at this time, it could easily cause the real big fish to drop the bait prematurely... or even damage the overall situation!"

Su Zhe nodded.

He exclaimed with admiration, "Old Mr. Sun's vision and far-sighted planning are truly admirable!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Ming smiled slightly.

"Yes! With his strategic vision and comprehensive understanding, Elder Sun's political wisdom is something we should always learn from..."

Upon hearing this, Su Zhe was taken aback for a moment.

He then nodded.

Um...

That's well said, I'll write it down.

Keep it for future tributes.

Xu Ming continued, "According to Elder Sun's principles, if we're going to investigate, we must eradicate the entire operation. Either we don't do anything at all, or if we do, we must prevent the other side from having the opportunity to destroy evidence or establish a unified narrative!"

"Right now in Jingzhou, things are really chaotic with Li Dakang, Qi Tongwei, Gao Yuliang, Sha Ruijin, Shanshui Group, and Zhao Ruilong all involved."

"If we push further in, making too much noise, it might not be a good thing."

Su Zhe said, "So, freeze it first?"

Xu Ming smiled and said, "Yes, freeze it first!"

"What are your next steps?"

Su Zhe took a thin document out of his bag and placed it on the table.

"Kyokai."

Xu Ming picked up the materials and saw on the cover that it was a summary of clues about organized crime and related issues in the grassroots political and legal system of Jinghai City.

"When you met with Qi Tongwei before, you mentioned the Jinghai matter."

Su Zhe said, "There are many reports from the public in Jinghai, and many old cases have been accumulated. Various forces are deeply entrenched. Without the protection of the political and legal system and local officials, it would not have come to this point. After reviewing many reports, one can naturally see the underlying structure."

Xu Ming closed the documents and said calmly, "The matter in Jinghai is no small matter! You take your men and go there personally! We're in Handong; we can investigate them city by city until they're completely cleared up!"

Su Zhe smiled and said, "I plan to bring Li Wei, Yang Hong, Zhou Bingguo, Cheng Du, Changshan, Li Chengyang, and two more people from the audit and state-owned assets departments."

Xu Ming smiled.

"You just cast your vote and you already believe him?"

Su Zhe said, "I don't believe in his loyalty, I believe in his situation."

"He only has one option left: to work for the inspection team. Anything else is a dead end."

Xu Ming said, "Your statement about using people based on their circumstances is quite interesting."

Su Zhe said, "Human hearts are hard to fathom, but interests and fears are easier to judge."

Xu Ming put his reading glasses back on and said with a smile, "You can go."

"But there are a few things you should remember."

Su Zhe sat up straight and said, "Please speak."

Xu Ming said, "First, if it involves local municipal officials, gather evidence first, and don't rush to take action against them."

"Secondly, the police force can utilize personnel seconded from the provincial department, and cross-provincial deployment is possible when necessary!"

Su Zhe said, "Understood."

Xu Ming continued, "Third, report to me immediately if you discover any clues related to officials at the level of director-general or above."

Su Zhe nodded.

Xu Ming said, "Also, if any cadres in Handong dare to show their faces, they should be dealt with accordingly."

"Your going to Jinghai doesn't mean things will be alright in Jingzhou."

Su Zhe said, "As long as Cheng Du stays in the working group, the connection with Jingzhou will not be severed."

Xu Ming glanced at the doorway.

"Has Cheng Du arrived at the base yet?"

Su Zhe said, "It should be soon."

No sooner had he finished speaking than there was a knock on the door.

Li Wei pushed the door open and came in.

"Team Leader Xu, Team Leader Su, Comrade Cheng Du has arrived, and the provincial department's paperwork has been delivered."

Su Zhe looked at Xu Ming.

Xu Ming said, "Let him in."

Cheng Du entered the room wearing his police uniform, hat in hand, his face still showing signs of fatigue. Upon seeing Xu Ming and Su Zhe, he immediately stopped and saluted.

"Good morning, boss!"

Xu Ming looked at him.

"Comrade Cheng Du, from now on, you are seconded to the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's Leading Group for Special Governance of Corruption in Handong."

Cheng Du immediately replied, "I will resolutely obey the organization's arrangements!"

Su Zhe asked, "Do you dare go to Jinghai?"

Cheng Du raised his head, and his previously pale face finally showed some vitality.

"I dare! I'm familiar with how the public security system operates, and I know how local branches and police stations hide cases, delay cases, and turn leads into invalid leads!"

Su Zhe looked at him and smiled.

"That's why I'm using you."

Cheng Du immediately replied, "Team Leader Su, I will definitely get this done."

At this point, Su Zhe suddenly looked at Cheng Du.

"The matter of the fake police cars and fake police officers at Dafeng Factory isn't over yet. There are still some things that need to be cleaned up! I also hope that every time the inspection team appears in Handong and Jingzhou, they can establish their authority, understand?"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Du was taken aback.

"You mean...?"

Su Zhe said calmly, "I can let this go for now, but shouldn't we give some feedback to your cousin?"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Du said in a hoarse voice, "Understood! I'll bring him back right away. You decide what to do with him!"

Su Zhe was startled.

Holy crap...

I knew you were loyal, but I never imagined you were this loyal!

Are they going to sacrifice my cousin directly?

That's not what I meant!

Su Zhe coughed lightly and said, "No need to kill him! Make him turn himself in! Note that this turnaround is to establish the authority of the inspection team, understand?"

Cheng Du was taken aback for a moment, then nodded.

"Understand!"

Su Zhe, still uneasy, said, "What do you know? Explain it to me clearly..."

Cheng Du said, "I'll have my cousin take the entire company to turn themselves in!"

Su Zhe coughed lightly.

"Those with problems should confess, and those without don't need to make a fuss..."

.......

Handong Province.

Jingzhou.

The Provincial Party Committee compound in Handong.

backyard.

Gao Yuliang's family.

at this time.

It's getting late.

The light in Gao Yuliang's study was still on, and the water in the teacup had gone cold. Qi Tongwei sat on the sofa, looking at Gao Yuliang.

Gao Yuliang asked, "Tongwei, recently, the inspection team has borrowed quite a few cadres from you?"

Qi Tongwei was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "Teacher, you're really well-informed!"

Gao Yuliang snorted.

"I am the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of the Handong Provincial Party Committee! How could I not know about the affairs of the Handong political and legal system? How could I not know?"

Qi Tongwei gave a dry laugh.

"Yes...teacher."

Gao Yuliang took a sip of herbal tea.

Suddenly, I sighed.

"Teacher is getting old, and you have your own ideas now."

Qi Tongwei heard this.

I was startled.

Teacher Gao, are you unhappy?