allonlinenovel Chapter 209: Yi Xuexue enters Jingzhou! Is it a dead end?
Chapter 209: Yi Xuexue enters Jingzhou! Is it a dead end?
When Zhao Ruilong learned that Qi Tongwei was going to attack his food city, he became extremely anxious.
He paced back and forth in the room like an ant on hot pot, knowing full well the seriousness of the matter.
The Food City is not only his important industry, but also the key to his network and interests in Luzhou. If something goes wrong, the consequences will be disastrous. He must come up with a response plan as soon as possible to protect his interests and status.
After careful consideration, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in Zhao Ruilong's cunning eyes, and he decided to find a scapegoat to take the responsibility for the illegal and disorderly conduct in the Food City.
He quickly screened the suitable candidates in his mind and finally set his sights on one of his subordinates.
This subordinate was loyal to him, obedient to him, and always longed for his protection and promotion. In Zhao Ruilong's view, this person was the most suitable scapegoat.
Zhao Ruilong called his subordinates to a secret room. He had a gloomy face and a serious expression that was chilling.
"There's some trouble with the food city, and now I need you to do me a favor."
Zhao Ruilong spoke slowly.
When the subordinate heard this, his heart suddenly tightened. He had actually guessed something, but he still pretended to be calm and waited for Zhao Ruilong's next words.
Zhao Ruilong began to explain the whole incident to his subordinates in detail. He cleverly pushed a series of problems such as the food city's indiscriminate discharge of sewage, which caused serious pollution to the surrounding environment, and illegal operations onto his subordinates.
"You also know that the Food City has always been our hard work, but now these problems have occurred and someone must take responsibility. I believe you have the ability to handle it." Zhao Ruilong said while observing the expressions of his subordinates.
Although the subordinates were nervous, they gritted their teeth and agreed, thinking that they would be able to get Zhao Ruilong's protection afterwards and perhaps take this opportunity to get promoted.
"Boss, I understand. I will do as you say."
The subordinate said firmly, although there was still a hint of fear and hesitation in his eyes.
Zhao Ruilong patted his subordinate on the shoulder and promised solemnly: "Don't worry, as long as you do what I say and confess your guilt, you won't be locked up for long. When you get out, I will take good care of you and let you get what you want. Your future is definitely bright."
The subordinate nodded, indicating that he was willing to go through fire and water for Zhao Ruilong.
In his opinion, this might be an opportunity to gain Zhao Ruilong's trust and reuse him. Although he would face a period of imprisonment, he chose to believe that Zhao Ruilong would not go back on his word.
After all, in his eyes, Zhao Ruilong is a powerful person, and as long as he is willing, his future is still full of hope.
So, the subordinate walked towards the relevant department nervously with the "evidence" prepared for him by Zhao Ruilong and the carefully fabricated excuses.
After Zhao Ruilong successfully got his subordinate to take the blame, he met with Zhao Lichun. They sat in a luxurious room with smug smiles on their faces.
Zhao Ruilong smiled and said, "Dad, Qi Tongwei wanted to bring me down this time, but he didn't expect me to solve the problem of Food City so easily. He definitely didn't have any evidence of our corruption, otherwise he would have done it long ago."
Zhao Lichun also nodded and said, "Yes, he is still a little immature. Our foundation in Jingzhou cannot be easily shaken by him."
However, their elation did not last long.
A piece of news broke the silence like thunder.
Luzhou Vice Mayor Yi Xuexue actually came to Jingzhou and directly reported the problems related to Zhao Ruilong's food city to the Provincial Procuratorate and the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.
Yi Xuexi had a determined look on his face, holding a thick information bag containing the solid evidence he had carefully collected about corruption, bribery, and illegal operations in the Food City.
He walked into the relevant department with steady steps, his eyes revealing his dedication to justice and his indomitable spirit against evil.
He was well aware of the difficulty of this operation, but for the sake of the people of Luzhou and the dignity of the law, he did not back down.
His arrival made the situation in the entire Jingzhou tense in an instant, and also froze the smiles of Zhao Ruilong and Zhao Lichun.
The smile on his face froze instantly, as if frozen by ice.
An expression of disbelief quickly spread, followed by anger like a volcanic eruption.
"This Yi Xuexi, how dare he!"
Zhao Ruilong was so angry that he was furious and his face turned red like a ripe tomato.
"Isn't this guy usually silent?"
"Isn't it just a bitter melon?"
"How come this key point suddenly appeared?"
He waved his hands in the air, as if trying to grab the source of his anger.
"He is just a small deputy mayor, but he dared to come to Jingzhou to cause trouble. What kind of waves does he think he can stir up?"
Zhao Ruilong's voice became sharp and piercing with anger, echoing in the room.
Zhao Lichun also had a gloomy face, his brows were furrowed into the shape of a deep "川" character, and his eyes flashed with a complex mixture of anger and confusion.
"Where did he come from? Why didn't I notice this person before?"
Zhao Lichun paced back and forth in the room anxiously, and every step seemed to carry a heavy pressure. He tried hard to think about this sudden change, trying to find clues about Yi Xuexi from the corners of his memory, but found nothing.
They immediately realized the seriousness of the situation, and like wild beasts smelling danger, they quickly went into a state of defense and counterattack.
Zhao Lichun called Liang Qunfeng as soon as possible. Although his tone was anxious at this time, he still retained respect for Liang Qunfeng.
"Lao Liang, listen to me carefully. Yi Xuexue has no idea how high the heavens are and how deep the earth is. He actually reported the matter of the Food City to the Procuratorate and the Commission for Discipline Inspection. You must make sure that the Procuratorate keeps things stable first and don't act rashly."
Zhao Lichun's words revealed unquestionable determination.
After Liang Qunfeng received the call, his heart sank suddenly, as if a huge rock was pressing on his heart.
He knew very well that this meant Qi Tongwei had begun to fight back.
During this period, they have been making every effort to win over officials from other regions, carefully planning for the expansion of their power and consolidation of their interests, taking every step cautiously and ambitiously.
He didn't expect Qi Tongwei to make such a powerful move so quickly, which caught him off guard.
"Zhao Lichun, don't worry. I will do my best to control the situation at the Procuratorate. But it's really hard to deal with the Discipline Inspection Commission. As long as they think there is a problem, they will launch an investigation without hesitation. It's difficult for us to intervene directly."
There was deep worry in Liang Qunfeng's voice, and his brows furrowed even tighter, as if he was thinking about an unsolvable problem.
Zhao Ruilong walked back and forth anxiously, rubbing his hands constantly, like an ant on a hot pan.
"What should we do? We can't just sit there and wait for death. This Yi Xuexi must be someone from Qi Tongwei's side. They want to drag us down and put us to death."
Zhao Ruilong's eyes revealed deep resentment and fear. His resentment towards Yi Xuexue was like a burning fire, and his fear of the impending crisis was like an icy undercurrent, surging in his heart.
Zhao Lichun stopped, put his hands behind his back, looked out the window with deep eyes, and said after thinking for a moment: "We can't panic. We must quickly find a way to deal with the investigation of the Commission for Discipline Inspection. Lao Liang, see if you can find some reliable connections inside and try to delay the Commission for Discipline Inspection's actions. We must also speed up the pace of winning over officials and let those officials who have already worked for us stand firm. We can't make any mistakes at this critical moment."
His voice was calm and firm, trying to find a sense of control in this chaotic situation.
They immediately began to discuss countermeasures urgently, and the atmosphere in the room was tense and depressing.
Zhao Ruilong kept cursing Yi Xuexi, and every word was filled with resentment and anger. "I will make Yi Xuexi pay a heavy price. He will not have a good end if he dares to go against me."
Zhao Ruilong said viciously, his eyes revealing a resolute ruthlessness, as if he had already designed a tragic ending for Yi Xuexue in his mind.
They carefully analyzed the evidence that Yi Xuexi might have and the possible course of action, trying to find a response strategy.
Zhao Lichun sat in a chair, tapping his fingers on the table, thinking about various possibilities.
"Since Yi Xuexue dared to do this, he must have made certain preparations. We have to guess how much evidence he has and what aspects it involves." Zhao Lichun said slowly.
Liang Qunfeng responded on the other end of the phone: "I will have someone investigate Yi Xuexi's background and his recent actions to see if we can find some clues. We can't just respond blindly, we must formulate targeted strategies."
Zhao Ruilong said impatiently: "No matter what evidence he has, we can't let him succeed. I will contact some people to put pressure on Yi Xuexi and make him give up."
Zhao Lichun's face was as solemn as lead, and his deep expression seemed to be carrying a heavy burden.
His gaze was deep and firm, as if it could penetrate layers of walls and reach potential enemies in the distance.
"Lüzhou is our foundation, and most of the officials there have been following the orders of our Zhao family for many years. We must not let Qi Tongwei succeed so easily. We must make him deeply understand the iron rule that a powerful dragon cannot defeat a local snake!"
His voice was low and powerful, and every word seemed to carry a great weight, echoing in this silent space, demonstrating his absolute desire to control and defend the territory of Luzhou, as if Luzhou was the kingdom he had carefully built, and he would never allow anyone to easily infringe upon it.
Zhao Ruilong spoke next, his eyes flashing with cunning and confidence, like a cunning fox in the dark night.
"That's right, Dad. You're absolutely right. Qi Tongwei is now in a dilemma, surrounded by enemies. First he offended Chen Yang, and then he provoked Chen Yanshi. Chen Yanshi, the old man, has been working in the officialdom for many years and has accumulated a certain influence. He will definitely not let Qi Tongwei go easily. We can just use this opportunity cleverly. Moreover, since it is difficult to control the Commission for Discipline Inspection, we must keep the Procuratorate tightly in our hands. You know, if the anti-corruption action does not have the full cooperation of the Procuratorate, they are like a tiger without sharp teeth. No matter how fierce they are, it is difficult to achieve any substantial results."
He smiled triumphantly, a smile full of self-conceit and arrogance, as if the entire situation was under his control and victory was already in his grasp.
Liang Qunfeng nodded slightly, his expression was serious and earnest, and every wrinkle seemed to be engraved with his careful consideration.
"We must act immediately and consolidate our power in Luzhou as quickly as possible. Qi Tongwei and his men are coming with such force this time, we must not leave them any chance to take advantage of us. I will immediately arrange matters at the procuratorate's end to ensure that every step is carried out according to our carefully planned plan, and there will be absolutely no mistakes."
His words were concise and clear, revealing an unquestionable decisiveness and firmness between the lines, as if everything was under his control.
At the same time, in the streets and alleys of Luzhou City, beneath the seemingly calm and peaceful surface, there are actually complex and turbulent undercurrents.
Chen Fan, director of the Investigation Department of the Commission for Discipline Inspection, is in deep trouble, as if he is in a foggy forest and can't find a way out.
After he arrived in Luzhou, he immediately launched a comprehensive and in-depth investigation, not missing any possible clues.
However, as the investigation progressed, he felt more and more that the city was like an indestructible fortress, and every line of defense was impregnable and difficult to break.
Luzhou, a city that seems to be in a mediocre position in terms of economy, connections and political status, has a unique ecology.
Beneath its ordinary appearance, there is an extremely strong bond between officials. When Chen Fan reluctantly reported to his superiors, his brows were furrowed into a deep "川" character, and his face was full of anxiety and helplessness.
"The situation here is too tricky. The relationships between officials are so complicated and intertwined, like a tightly connected steel fortress. I have no idea where to start. Every investigation is like hitting an invisible high wall. The strong resistance makes it difficult for me to move forward."
His voice revealed deep fatigue and frustration, as if he was lost in this complex maze of officialdom.
Elsewhere in Jingzhou, Luo Shanhe and Qi Tongwei sat in a spacious and bright office.
The sunlight shone through the window onto the ground, but it could not dispel the gloom in their hearts.
Both of them had very serious expressions. Steam was rising from the teacups in front of them, but they had no intention of savoring this moment of tranquility.
Luo Shanhe frowned, a helpless look on his face. He sighed softly, and that sigh seemed to carry endless worries.
"At Zhao's Food City, the manager has been arrested and confessed his crime, but Zhao Ruilong is still unscathed. This shows how complex and powerful the forces behind this are. The work of the investigating officials is even more difficult. Luzhou is really a headache."
There was a hint of worry in his eyes. This battle with the Zhao family was much more difficult than he had initially imagined. Every step was full of unknown risks and challenges.
Qi Tongwei seemed relatively calm. He smiled slightly, and there was a hint of calmness and confidence in his smile, as if he saw a ray of light in the darkness.
"It doesn't matter, Secretary Luo. Yi Xuexi has clearly stood on our side. As long as he dares to go to Jingzhou to complain, the initiative will be in our hands to a certain extent."
"Yi Xuexi has some evidence in his hands, which is our trump card. Even if we can't find anything substantial for the time being, what's the harm in Luzhou being a rock? We can investigate slowly, and time will be on our side. It doesn't matter even if it takes a year or two."
"Let Chen Fan stay there. It doesn't matter if those officials can't find evidence for the time being. They are not the key to us. What we really want is an opportunity to be stationed in Luzhou stably, so as to gradually control the rear of Zhao Ruilong and Zhao Lichun. This is our deeper purpose. As the saying goes, the drunkard's intention is not to drink."