Then let them offer their loyalty!

Is Qiu Tu not a gigolo?

On the contrary... it was he who "elevated" Tang Feifei to the positions of Regional Lord and Fourth-Order Cataclysm?!

what?

Lariluo is actually still alive? And Qiu Tu found her? And then secretly interrogated her to obtain information that could help Tang Feifei?

Qiu Tu is already very well-known, and when combined with two major "hot topics", his communication value doubles!

So, it wasn't long before the middle and senior management of the three major organizations in the New Territories knew about it.

While shocked by the dramatic turn of events, these middle and senior managers also paid attention to the latter part of the news.

After helping Tang Feifei, Qiu Tu, in accordance with the agreement with the Security Department, sent La Riluo to the Security Department for further processing.

But... Lariel escaped halfway through?

When they first heard the news, the middle and senior managers felt a sense of schadenfreude.

After all... looking back now: Qiu Tu's promotion was like a rocket, and then all sorts of women rode his "rocket" around him, and he even caught La Riluo and helped Tang Feifei become the "Regional Master".

This is absolutely infuriating!

Why does Qiu Tu seem to encounter all the good things in life?!

Before they could even gloat, gossip began to circulate: Qiu Tu had been preoccupied with other matters and hadn't personally gone to transport the evil god. Instead, it was four of Qiu Tu's trusted confidants who transported it.

This news, while somewhat disappointing to the middle and upper management who were watching the drama unfold, was still considered acceptable.

Qiu Tu's confidant got into trouble, so Qiu Tu is really unlucky!

As a result, just as their idea was conceived, the final news arrived: the person who caused La Riluo's escape was not Qiu Tu's confidant, but Ellie, the director of the Third Department of Huang Shangzong's Attendant Office.

Now, the Security Department, the military, and the Investigation Department have all gone there to discuss how to handle this matter.

The state government should have already received the news.

It is said that Huang Shangzong was furious and even wanted to investigate the case himself. However, he was stopped by Liu Xiongyuan and Dai Yukang.

After learning the truth, most of the middle and upper management in the New Territories fell silent.

Power is accountable only to the source of power.

The middle and upper echelons can indulge in debauchery and secretly gossip about Qiu Tu behind his back, but... they dare not express their opinions to the bigwigs in the state.

Moreover... anyone who can become a high-ranking official in the New Territories is a cunning old fox.

With their keen sense of smell, they vaguely sensed that something was wrong—how could things be so coincidental?

Is there something fishy or secret involved?

Could it be that a few important figures are having a power struggle over there?

Fearing repercussions, the middle and senior managers, after learning the whole story, became cautious in their words and actions, and stopped discussing or making comments in private.

However, everyone knows...

This matter is clearly not over yet.

Moreover... it's escalating and forming a massive storm!

.....

at the same time.

The capital of Dongye Prefecture, Dongcheng City.

State Capitol Building, Speaker's Office.

A deafening boom!

The table that Huang Shangzong had overturned twice before, but which he had managed to catch, was finally overturned completely this time!

Things were scattered all over the ground, some broken, some crushed!

Huang Shangzong stood like an iron tower in front of the dilapidated table, his face filled with anger!

He looked at his secretary and then shouted angrily, "This is a fucking trap!"

"Anyone with eyes can see this is a trap!"

"She actually fell for it! Is Ellie's brain made of tofu?! Or did she get carried away with the case again?!"

Upon hearing Huang Shangzong's words, the secretary paused awkwardly for two seconds before advising, "Speaker, please don't get agitated... I feel that Director Ellie was likely also tricked by Qiu Tu."

"You know Qiu Tu... he's best at understanding and manipulating people's hearts."

"Director Ellie was probably caught off guard and was tricked by him."

Hearing his secretary's advice, Huang Shangzong's expression softened slightly.

He let out a heavy "humph"! Two streams of air flew away like white ribbons.

Then, with his hands on his broad waist, he paced back and forth in the room twice before saying with a gloomy face, "Qiu Tu has gone too far this time!"

"For their own selfish interests and to suppress their political enemies, they disregarded the interests of the sanctuary and the interests of all mankind! They let the evil god go!"

"Such people must be severely punished!"

Upon hearing Huang Shangzong's words, the secretary standing in front of him hesitated for a few moments before speaking, "Speaker..."

"I know what you're going to say." Huang Shangzong waved his hand, interrupting the secretary before he could finish speaking.

"All the evidence and witness testimonies now point to Ellie, not Qiu Tu."

“I can’t just assume Qiu Tu is the mastermind and then take action against him.”

Perhaps because he was in a fit of anger, Huang Shangzong was like an active volcano, radiating a heavy pressure.

Two thick eyebrows lay across his forehead, making him appear both imposing and profound.

He looked at his secretary with a deep, sharp gaze, and then said, "Of course I'm not planning to take direct action against Qiu Tu."

“I am an official, not a bandit.”

His thick eyebrows furrowed, and he said, "I just think Qiu Tu is very suspicious."

"So, I'm thinking of sending someone to investigate this thoroughly."

"Of course, in order to make this investigation truthful and credible, I think... we can temporarily transfer Qiu Tu away from the New Territories and to the state capital."

"In that case, send someone down again."

“With him not in the New Territories, his cronies and subordinates will definitely find it easier to break through.”

"At that time, we will likely be able to find out the truth."

Huang Shangzong's method was indeed quite good, so the secretary quickly smiled and offered a compliment, "Speaker, you're brilliant! How come I didn't think of this method?"

Huang Shangzong showed no reaction to his secretary's flattery.

He stared intently at the office door, his gaze deep and thoughtful, as if deep in thought...

'However... transferring a deputy director, especially a powerful one with a proven track record, is not so easy.'

'It needs to go through at least one speaker's meeting...'

'As the speaker, while I can have absolute authority, it would be incredibly embarrassing if... too many vice-speakers opposed me.'

'Especially if half of the vice speakers object, it would severely damage my prestige....'

'But...can Qiu Tu influence more than half of the vice speakers?'

Although he was a little worried, after carefully counting the votes, Huang Shangzong felt that he might be worrying unnecessarily.

So, I finally made up my mind...

.......

Meanwhile.

New Territories City. Detective Agency. 12th Floor. Qiu Tu's Office.

Qiu Tu was also talking to Tang Feifei about the situation in Dongye Prefecture.

He placed six coins on his table and then analyzed, "Dongye Prefecture originally had one speaker and four deputy speakers."

"They are Speaker Hwang Sang-jong."

"The Deputy Speaker, in charge of the municipal government system, is Lai Ting Tung of the 'liberal democratic faction.'"

"The Vice Speaker, in charge of the military system, is General Ye Mingfeng, a member of the 'Iron-Blooded Faction.'"

"Vice Speaker, in charge of the Investigation Bureau system, the 'Reformist' Ryu Woong-won."

“Deputy Speaker level, in charge of extraordinary affairs, Director of the Security Bureau, Dai Yukang.”

After introducing the five speakers, Qiu Tu pointed to Tang Feifei and said, "And you, the newly appointed vice speaker and the lord of the region."

Qiu Tu arranged the six coins in order.

Then he said, “Although the shelter is under the speaker’s responsibility, and the speaker can directly decide on all kinds of matters, big and small, in the state, the deputy speaker also has a very strong voice.”

"If more than half of the vice speakers object, the speaker will also look very bad and lose face. He will lose a lot of prestige."

"The shelter will not only lower his standing, but it will also likely further damage his prestige throughout Dongye State. Even... his orders might not even leave the state legislature."

“Now that Dongye Prefecture has just been established, Huang Shangzong will absolutely not allow such a thing to happen.”

"So all we need to do is tell him... we have the ability to make all of this a reality."

"Only in this way can we keep him in check and achieve our desired goals."

At this point, Qiu Tu pushed the last coin forward and said, "This is yours."

Then he pushed the fourth coin forward, saying, "This is Liu Xiongyuan."

Qiu Tu commented, "You two are my staunch supporters; you are our base in the state legislature."

Qiu Tu then placed the first coin on the other side, saying, "This is Huang Shangzong."

Then he placed the third coin on Huang Shangzong's plate, saying, "This is Ye Mingfeng from the military."

"As the backbone of the 'Iron-Blooded Faction,' they are the foundation upon which all stability is maintained."

"Unless a major problem arises, they will either side with the Speaker or remain neutral."

After several coins were placed on the table, only two coins remained: "Li Tingdong" and "Dai Yukang".

Qiu Tu said, "So...these two are the key people we need to win over."

"If Huang Shangzong can gain the support of just one person, he will be extremely passive."

"If we can gain the support of two people, then Huang Shangzong will have to act according to our wishes."

After analyzing the situation in the state, Qiu Tu said, "I have studied Huang Shangzong's personality and style of doing things."

"He's actually like me, a bit protective of his own."

"So, his men have suffered such a huge loss, he certainly won't let it go."

"He will most likely try to find out the truth."

"If he wants to investigate the truth in the New Territories, he has to transfer both you and me. So, he will most likely want to remove me from my position next."

"And this is our opportunity!"

"As long as we catch him off guard, then my appointment as acting director will be pretty much settled."

"Politics is the art of compromise."

"He is aloof and won't even look at us. But... when we demonstrate that we have the strength to rival him, he will fall from his pedestal and begin to take us seriously."

After listening to Qiu Tu's analysis, Tang Feifei looked at Qiu Tu with a complicated expression.

Then she said, "You're only a deputy director now, and you're already remotely directing the state council speaker's meetings."

"They even wanted to pressure the Speaker to resign..."

She paused, then said with a sigh, "If you become the speaker, you won't get involved in the affairs of the shelter's higher-ups, will you?"

"How is your brain structured?"

Upon hearing Tang Feifei's words, Qiu Tu simply smiled and shook his head without saying a word.

He gazed intently out the window...

He's currently only a deputy director, but he'll soon become the acting director.