Qi Tongwei at the start: Not relying on Liang Lu, but winning by a single move against Heaven.

Since obtaining the proper permits, Chai Dali has finally been living a comfortable life and has been able to see the light of day.

His men stopped hiding and even changed into uniforms.

These people, with their red armbands from the mine protection team on their arms, even walked with a more assertive air.

This is just the surface change; the bigger change is that no one is regulating their fees anymore.

The mine provided them with tickets, which coal trucks used to enter the mine.

With the receipts in hand, even the drivers who had previously been quite critical became much more cooperative.

During this time, his group also had several small-scale conflicts with other groups.

But before the conflict could escalate, the moment they brandished the mine protection team's sign, the other side scattered.

Chai Dali has come to realize the benefits of being a regular soldier; he can fight with real guts now.

But the comfortable days only lasted a week before Zarta arrived at the mine with documents from the county.

An emergency meeting involving the county party committee, Fuyuan Mine, and the mine protection team was immediately convened.

There were only three people sitting in the small meeting room.

Zharta represented the county party committee, Mine Manager Liu represented Fuyuan Mine, and Chai Dali represented the mine protection team.

It was called a meeting, but in reality, it was just Zharta unilaterally announcing the county's policy documents.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, he coughed lightly and spoke with a smile.

"The transportation management at Fuyuan Mine was somewhat chaotic some time ago, but it has been rectified quite well recently."

On behalf of the county, I hereby give you verbal commendation...

He paused slightly, tapped his fingers on the document, and said in a deep voice.

"I'm here today to announce several decisions made by the county, which Fuyuan Mine needs to implement."

Having said that, he ignored the reactions of Mine Manager Liu and Chai Dali, and said in a deep voice.

"First, the county will work with the mining area public security bureau to crack down on mining tyrants who illegally stop vehicles and charge fees."

This matter requires the cooperation of the mine protection team at Fuyuan Mine...

Second, the collection of the call number fee for coal transport vehicles has been officially renamed the mining area road maintenance fee.

The fare for each vehicle per trip must not exceed ten yuan, and one ticket must be issued per vehicle...

Third, of the maintenance fees collected, two yuan must be allocated from each vehicle for the maintenance of roads in the mining area.

Monthly settlements are made and submitted by the mine to the county, subject to county audit and supervision...

After the first regulation was announced, Chai Dali was delighted.

But after hearing the last two rules, Chai Dali could no longer laugh, and his face turned very ugly.

As soon as Zharta finished speaking, Chai Dali grinned and began to complain.

"Director, ten yuan per vehicle... I'm practically living on horse feed, it doesn't even cover the cost."

Also, the county government has to take two yuan off each vehicle... What does that even mean...?

After hearing what he said, Zalta's face darkened, and he didn't even look at him.

He glanced at Liu Shi, the mine manager opposite him, narrowed his eyes, and said in a deep voice.

"Manager Liu, are these your men? Don't they know the rules... what does 'the county skins them alive' mean?"

Who did you hire? Street thugs? What do you think the county government is...?

His words were very harsh, causing Mine Manager Liu to break out in a cold sweat.

Mine Manager Liu chuckled and immediately looked at Chai Dali, shouting sternly.

"Chai Dali, shut up! The coal trucks damaged the roads in the county; shouldn't they be repairing them..."

If you keep spouting nonsense, get out of here, and you can quit your job as a mine security guard...

Chai Dali was taken aback by the reprimand, muttered something under his breath, and didn't respond.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Zharta glanced at Liu Shi and said in a deep voice.

"I have conveyed the county's policies. Fuyuan Mine must not be careless and must implement them properly."

Comrade Liu Shi, don't blame me for not reminding you.

Although the county doesn't oversee the mine's specific operations, those responsible will still be held accountable if problems arise...

The so-called meeting lasted less than half an hour before it was abruptly ended.

He didn't even glance at Chai Dali once until Zharta left.

If Qi Tongwei hadn't made him make this special trip, he would never have sat with Chai Dali.

After the meeting, Chai Dali, with a somber face, followed Liu Shi into the mine manager's office.

He plopped down on the sofa, grinned, and started complaining to Liu Shi.

"Manager Liu, what does this mean... ten yuan per truck... what can that even do..."

Liu Shi lit a cigarette, glanced at him, and said in a deep voice.

"Don't give me that crap... Others may not know, but I do."

Fuyuan Mine produces nearly 300 tons of coal per day, with about a hundred coal trucks arriving daily...

"Ten yuan a car, you can make over a thousand yuan a day, don't try to play the poor card with me..."

After hearing this, Chai Dali grinned and said with a wry smile.

"That's not how the accounts are calculated... According to the county's regulations, each vehicle should only incur eight yuan..."

It's not like I'm the only one collecting the fees; there are other people too... I can't even collect three hundred a day...

I have over twenty people working for me, and they all need to eat...

Before Chai Dali could finish speaking, Liu Shi exhaled a puff of smoke, waved his hand, and said in a deep voice.

"It's no use saying all this. This is the turtle's butt, it's the rule!"

If you feel it's not worth it and don't want to continue, go to the office to terminate your affiliation...

Get this straight, it's not me begging you, it's you begging me...

Unable to reason with Liu Shi, Chai Dali gritted his teeth and went directly to the Huoshaoliang branch of the Public Security Bureau.

Entering Su Lie's office, he offered Su Lie a cigarette and asked with a smile.

"Director Su, you didn't go out...Are you busy?"

Su Lie didn't stand on ceremony, took the cigarette, glanced at him, and asked with a smile.

"What brings you here? What's up? Sit down and let's talk..."

Chai Dali lit a cigarette for Su Lie and briefly explained the regulations issued by the county.

After recounting what had happened, he sighed and spoke with a wry smile.

"Director Su... I followed your advice and went through the proper procedures back then..."

But look, now I only lose eight yuan per truckload... how am I supposed to eat...?

Upon hearing this, Su Lie immediately understood, and the doubts that had been building up for several days were swept away.

He couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Secretary Qi is indeed Secretary Qi; he thinks things through thoroughly and has a long-term vision...

He took a drag of his cigarette, hesitated for a moment, and then asked with a smile.

"Dali, there must be a hundred or so vehicles queuing up at the mine every day, right?"

Chai Dali was taken aback, nodded, and was about to speak when he was interrupted.

"Don't worry, let me do the math for you. Let's say we have a hundred cars..."

Previously, there were four groups of people in the mine, and you could handle 25 machines... 30 per machine, which is 750.

Back then, you didn't have any proper permits, you were taking bribes... I'm going to arrest you, I'm going to fine you...

Now? You should be charging for all 100 vehicles, and you're charging 1000... are you losing money?

Chai Dali was taken aback, blinked, and muttered something.

"I get it... It's not that I didn't earn enough, it's that those cowards stole my meat..."

He paused slightly, then looked at Su Lie with a wry smile and tentatively asked.

"And what about those two yuan road maintenance fees...aren't they a bit high? Could we talk to the manager about it?"

Su Lie was taken aback by what he heard, then burst into laughter, laughing so hard he almost fell over.

"You? You think you can see the Party Secretary... Wake up... Stop dreaming..."

Chai Dali didn't understand and subconsciously asked a question.

"What secretary?"

Su Lie was taken aback, realizing he had misspoke, and quickly changed the subject.

"You should take a good look at the accounts yourself and figure out where the problem lies..."

The county has now given you an opportunity to walk the right path; you should cherish it...

"Whether you want to be a mouse or a cat... think it over carefully..."

Chai Dali was stunned again, then gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice.

"That's right... I'm a cat now, and I can still let mice steal my food... I'll kill them."

Seeing his fierce expression, Su Lie frowned slightly and reminded him in a deep voice.

"Chai Dali, the more regular the army, the less you should do anything crooked or cause trouble."

"I'll fully cooperate with you in cracking down on mining monopolies... but if you cause trouble, I won't let you off the hook either."

A fierce glint flashed in Chai Dali's eyes. He nodded emphatically and said in a deep voice.

"Director Su, don't worry, I know what I'm doing... I definitely won't cause you any trouble..."

......

While Chai Dali was chatting with Su Lie, Zharta returned to the county committee compound.

Upon returning to the county, he did not hesitate and immediately reported the situation at the mine to Qi Tongwei.

After listening to the report, Qi Tongwei smiled faintly and said softly.

"Don't worry about him, let's see how it goes. If he's smart, he should know what to do."

If he can't figure it out, then don't blame the county for not giving him a chance...

Zharta, who was always quiet in front of Qi Tongwei, nodded and turned to leave.

Just as he reached the door, Qi Tongwei's voice rang out again from behind him.

"By the way, ask Li Guangran what Zhao Dehan from the Geological and Mineral Resources Bureau has been up to lately..."