allonlinenovel Chapter 226 Level! Do you want to improve?
Chapter 226 Level! Do you want to improve?
Qi Tongwei sat at his desk, analyzing the personnel composition of the Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau with a keen eye.
The current Public Security Bureau chief is approaching retirement age and his political career is coming to an end. He will most likely be transferred to the Public Security Department to take up an insignificant and sinecure position and gradually be marginalized on the stage of power.
Deputy Director Liang Tianyi, the son of Liang Qunfeng, has had a difficult career since his father got into trouble.
He has no hope of promotion in the short term and is even very likely to be transferred from his current position.
Before being transferred, he might have taken some action out of some kind of reluctance or to seek a way out for the future. Qi Tongwei had reason to suspect that the news of the arrest of Cai Chenggong was leaked by him.
After all, he has the motivation to use the remaining power resources in his hands to gain the last bit of benefit for himself during this delicate period of power transition.
Let’s look at Zhao Donglai again. As the deputy captain of the Jingzhou City Criminal Police Detachment, he has outstanding abilities and is like a hidden rising star.
If given the right opportunities and room for development.
According to the normal career trajectory, it is not unheard of to be promoted to deputy director within five years and become director within ten years. If one has outstanding political achievements, there is a great possibility that he will be promoted to the Public Security Bureau within fifteen years.
However, Qi Tongwei was concerned about him. In this complex and ever-changing official chess game, Zhao Donglai was like a fence-sitter, wavering between the two sides, and his position was unpredictable.
Qi Tongwei knew very well that Zhao Lichun's side must be trying their best to win him over. If he were to bring him into his own camp at this time, the risk would be too high and he might face betrayal at any time.
After ruling out these high-level candidates, Qi Tongwei turned his attention to grassroots police officers.
He quickly checked the personnel files of the Public Security Bureau and carefully examined them one by one.
It was then that a name caught his attention – Degree.
As a police officer who works silently at the grassroots level of the Public Security Bureau, he may be inconspicuous among many dazzling figures, but Qi Tongwei keenly perceives his potential value.
Compared with those high-ranking officials who are powerful but unpredictable, grassroots police officers like this are often easier to control. They are eager to make breakthroughs in their careers and will cherish the recognition and opportunities from their superiors more.
Moreover, because they are at the grassroots level, the information they are exposed to is more direct and real, and they can provide Qi Tongwei with some key intelligence from the grassroots level, which plays an important role in his in-depth understanding of the undercurrents within the Public Security Bureau and planning subsequent actions.
Qi Tongwei believed that as long as he was given the appropriate degree of guidance and motivation, he would most likely become a key chess piece in his own layout within the Public Security Bureau, opening up a new channel for himself in this power game.
Just do it!
He wants to cut off the source of the problem.
Control all forces in Jingzhou!
……
Liang Qunfeng is also under investigation.
But Zhao Ruilong can already come back early.
He asked his subordinates to step forward and cooperate with Yi Xuexue's investigation, while he himself completely extricated himself.
But just when he was feeling proud, Qi Tongwei was helpless against him.
Return to Jingzhou.
The sky has changed!
After hearing about Cai Chenggong, Zhao Lichun and his son Zhao Ruilong's faces were as gloomy as the sky before a storm.
Zhao Lichun frowned and paced back and forth in the living room. His footsteps were a little heavy, and every step seemed to be filled with inner uneasiness and anxiety.
"Ruilong, this Cai Chenggong incident is really troublesome. We are completely passive now and have no idea what will happen next."
His voice was low and hoarse, revealing deep worry.
Zhao Ruilong sat on the sofa, tapping his fingers unconsciously on the armrest, his eyes full of panic: "Dad, Liang Qunfeng is still under investigation, and we are seriously short of manpower. And this time we are targeting those old money in Jingzhou. You have neglected them since you became the governor. Although they are only of medium financial level and cannot compare with those big sharks doing business nationwide, they have been rooted in Handong for many years. They have made a lot of efforts to make us what we are today. If they turn against us, the blow to us will be immeasurable."
Zhao Lichun stopped and sighed: "Yes, I shouldn't have relaxed my control over them."
Zhao Ruilong's eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had thought of an idea, and he hurriedly said, "Dad, I think we can find Liu Xinjian! He is now in the Oil and Gas Group and knows the ins and outs of it very well. We can transfer him back and let him help with advice, or let him use his resources to find information at his post and use his connections to find out about Qi Tongwei's true intentions and see how much evidence they have and what follow-up actions they will take."
Zhao Lichun nodded slightly, with a glimmer of anticipation in his eyes: "That's a good idea. Liu Xinjian is smart and loyal to us. I just don't know if it will be easy for him to get out of the oil and gas group."
Zhao Ruilong quickly said: "Dad, it's already this time. No matter how inconvenient it is, he has to find a way. I'll contact him now and explain the situation to him." As he said that, Zhao Ruilong took out his mobile phone and dialed Liu Xinjian's number.
Liu Xinjian's voice soon came from the other end of the phone: "Mr. Zhao, what do you want from me?"
Zhao Ruilong said anxiously, "Xinjian, something big has happened. Something has happened to Cai Chenggong, and Qi Tongwei and his men are targeting the wealthy people in Jingzhou. We suspect they will attack us next. You have a wide network of contacts in the oil and gas group. Find a way to help us check Qi Tongwei's situation and see if we can find any evidence or weaknesses on them so we can deal with them."
Liu Xinjian realized the seriousness of the matter when he heard it: "Ruilong, this is no small matter. I will make arrangements as soon as possible, but I can't be too blatant. I have to be careful. If I am discovered, I will not be able to stay in the Oil and Gas Group anymore."
Zhao Ruilong said: "Xinjian, we all know the interests involved. You should be as careful as possible, but you have to be quick. We can't wait."
After hanging up the phone, Zhao Lichun and Zhao Ruilong looked at each other. They knew that this was only the first step in dealing with the crisis. The situation would remain severe, and they could only try their best to survive in this undercurrent of officialdom.
……
At present, Gao Gang’s position is the director of the Investigation Department of the National Security Bureau, which belongs only to the capital. He can secretly investigate crimes in various places without going through the chain of command.
However, if you want to arrest someone, you must explain the situation to the Discipline Inspection Commission, the Procuratorate and the Public Security Bureau, otherwise you will be no different from the Jinyiwei in ancient times.
After receiving Qi Tongwei's order to find Dudu, he realized that it was no wonder that Cai Chenggong had received the news in advance and ran away. It turned out that there was a problem within the Public Security Bureau.
He was also glad that Qi Tongwei was more foresighted than him and went to arrest Cai Chenggong himself.
but!
After this incident, he knew very well that he had to make the Public Security Bureau stand on their side no matter what!
This is Zhao Lichun’s territory!
Public security, procuratorate and courts!
Especially the Public Security Bureau.
It’s almost Liang Qunfeng’s backyard!
Therefore, if Qi Tongwei uses this step well, it will be a crucial step!
Gao Gang, dressed in casual clothes, walked steadily into the agreed remote coffee shop.
In the corner, Dudu was sitting there somewhat uneasily, his eyes occasionally glancing at the door. Gao Gang recognized him at a glance and walked over to sit down.
Du was slightly startled, and looked at Gao Gang, full of doubts: "Who are you? What do you want from me?"
Gao Gang smiled slightly and said softly, "Dudu, I am Gao Gang, the director of the Investigation Department of the Beijing National Security Bureau. You should understand the confidentiality of my position. I am not afraid of you leaking the secret today, but if anyone knows my identity, I will find you first!"
This……
When Du heard this, he was instantly scared!
Hearing the words "National Security Bureau", he straightened his body unconsciously, but still looked at Gao Gang vigilantly: "National Security Bureau? What can they do to a little policeman like me?"
Gao Gang looked at Dudu with deep eyes and said slowly: "Don't underestimate yourself. I'm sure you have heard about the series of events that happened in Jingzhou recently. Cai Chenggong's case is a case that affects the entire body."
Dudu's heart tightened. He naturally knew that Cai Chenggong's matter was a hot topic, but he didn't know Gao Gang's intentions. He just responded vaguely: "Yeah, I heard a little bit."
Gao Gang continued, "When arresting Cai Chenggong, there was a leak of information. Do you know what this means? This shows that there may be some problems within the Public Security Bureau."
Gao Gang's eyes dodged for a moment, and he keenly caught this detail, which made him more certain. He continued, "I came here this time because of Deputy Mayor Qi's request. Deputy Mayor Qi wants to rectify the official atmosphere in Jingzhou and crack down on corruption, but he is currently facing many obstacles, especially in the Public Security Bureau."
Dudu frowned and said, "What does this have to do with me? I'm just a grassroots police officer, doing my job according to the routine."
Gao Gang chuckled. "You and I both know the extent of this. In this chess game of officialdom, no one can stay out of it. Although you are a grassroots police officer, you are in it and you must see a lot of things that others can't see. Deputy Mayor Qi noticed you because he thought you have potential, a sense of justice, and can contribute to the change of Jingzhou."
Du was silent for a while, then said, "What can I do? I am just following orders from my superiors."
Gao Gang leaned forward and said in a low voice: "You can be our eyes and ears inside the Public Security Bureau. Help us collect some key information so that we can better grasp the situation and catch those corrupt elements hiding in the dark. You also know that this is Zhao Lichun's territory. The public security, procuratorate and courts, especially the Public Security Bureau, were almost controlled by Liang Qunfeng before. But now, we have the opportunity to change all this."
Dudu was troubled. Although he had only worked in the Public Security Bureau for a year, he was indeed dissatisfied with some phenomena. However, he was also well aware of the risks: "If I help you and get discovered, I will be finished. My future will be ruined."
Gao Gang patted Dudu on the shoulder and said, "Dudu, you have to know that this is a rare opportunity. If we succeed, you will no longer be an unknown grassroots police officer. Deputy Mayor Qi will not mistreat those who work hard for justice. Besides, don't you want to see the officialdom of Jingzhou become clean and honest? Don't you want your work to truly serve the people?"
Degree frowned: "I don't quite understand what you mean, what exactly do you want me to do?"
Gao Gang shook his head and said, "I can't be too specific right now. I just want to ask you first, if there is a chance to contribute to Jingzhou's justice, are you willing to do so? If so, there may be a special opportunity tonight."
Dudu's heart moved and he asked, "What opportunity?"
Gao Gang smiled mysteriously: "Dudu, do you want to make progress? Take a step forward in your thinking! If you are willing! You can go meet Deputy Mayor Qi Tongwei tonight."
When Dudu heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up and his face was full of surprise.
Qi Tongwei is almost an idol in the hearts of these young policemen. His courage, wisdom and prestige in the police force make the young policemen admire him very much.
Dudu hurriedly said, "Really? Can I meet Vice Mayor Qi? Then I will definitely go to meet him tonight."
Gao Gang looked at Dudu's reaction and felt secretly satisfied. He knew that this first step of testing had achieved its purpose.
Next, it depends on whether the meeting between Dudu and Qi Tongwei tonight can make things develop in the direction they expect.
……
Under the seemingly calm appearance of the oil and gas group, Liu Xinjian secretly and intensively launched an investigation into Qi Tongwei's related actions.
Relying on the complex network of relationships he had woven between the business and government circles and his skillful use of various information channels, he finally obtained some extremely critical inside information.
When this information was placed in front of Zhao Lichun and Zhao Ruilong, the air in the entire room seemed to freeze instantly, and the heavy atmosphere made people feel breathless.
"Dad, Qi Tongwei and his team are already investigating Ding Yizhen, and they already have a lot of evidence about him. Now all they have to do is arrest him."
There was a hint of panic and shock in Zhao Ruilong's voice that was difficult to conceal.
Zhao Lichun frowned, his eyes revealing deep worry and anger: "I didn't expect that Qi Tongwei's moves were linked together, like a fierce chain of punches, directly hitting our vital points. His hands have already reached out to my men. He is trying to hollow out our foundation in Jingzhou bit by bit."
Zhao Ruilong clenched his fists and gritted his teeth as he said, "Dad, now that things have come to this, we can't just sit there and wait for death. Since Ding Yizhen has become a trapped turtle in Qi Tongwei's jar, we might as well abandon the car to save the master and kill Ding Yizhen directly. Keeping him will only bring us more trouble and danger. Once he is caught, under the pressure of interrogation, who knows what he will say that will be detrimental to us."
Zhao Lichun nodded slightly. He knew in his heart that Ding Yizhen's current situation was like a time bomb that could explode at any time. "You are right, Ruilong. Letting Ding Yizhen run away is definitely not a solution. Even if he escapes to the ends of the earth, with the current judicial power, he will not be able to escape the law. Instead of doing that, why don't we take the initiative?"
Zhao Ruilong immediately took out his cell phone and called "Hua Ban Hu". "Hua Ban Hu, I have an urgent mission for you. Now I need you to send someone to carry out an assassination operation. The target is Ding Yizhen. This operation is of vital importance and cannot be missed."
The "Spotted Tiger" was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone, and then said, "Mr. Zhao, this is no small matter. Ding Yizhen must have a lot of security personnel around him, and if the operation fails, the consequences will be disastrous."
Zhao Ruilong said impatiently: "Of course I know the risks involved, so I came to you. You are an expert in this area, and I believe you can handle it. As long as you can successfully complete the task, you will definitely not be treated unfairly in terms of compensation."
After thinking for a moment, "Spotted Tiger" slowly said: "Okay, Mr. Zhao. I will arrange personnel as soon as possible and formulate a detailed assassination plan. However, I need some detailed information about Ding Yizhen's whereabouts to ensure the accuracy of the operation."
Zhao Ruilong looked at Zhao Lichun, who thought for a moment and said, "Liu Xinjian should be able to get information about Ding Yizhen's whereabouts. I'll ask him to get started right away. You should be prepared. Once the information is obtained, take action immediately. The code name for this operation is 'Catch the Able-bodied Men', so make sure it's done quickly and efficiently."