202: Chapter 202 Zhu Wenhao Continues to Scheme

In the office of the Deputy Secretary of the Heishi Town Government.

Director Xu Jie holds two thick folders and pushes the door open to enter.

Today she is wearing a professional suit, and in her hand, she is holding the "Summary Table of Financial Refunds for Heishui Village Villagers" that is to be discussed at the meeting next week.

She walks to the desk, just about to start her report.

Zhu Wenhao raises his left hand, making a gesture to stop her.

He then points to the guest sofa against the wall, signaling her to sit.

Director Xu Jie understands, lightens her steps, and retreats to the sofa to sit down.

Zhu Wenhao picks up his mobile phone.

"Zhu Wenhao, the trap you set has worked."

On the other end of the line, the voice of Police Chief Li Jianguo comes through.

"The Municipal Public Security Bureau's Information Technology Team performed a base station trajectory penetration; we will find the person soon."

Zhu Wenhao sits calmly in his chair.

"Bureau Chief Li, pulling out a few weeds is not a major victory," Zhu Wenhao says in a very flat tone. "The Long March has only just begun."

"The case of Lei Zhenzi remains unresolved, and the road ahead is still muddy. We have a long way to go."

Police Chief Li Jianguo pauses for a few seconds on the phone.

"Zhu Wenhao, do you have any specific thoughts on your end?"

"The most urgent matter right now is the case of Deputy Director Wang."

Mentioning the detention of Political Commissar Wang Haitao of the Municipal Public Security Bureau by the Discipline Inspection Commission, Police Chief Li Jianguo is also facing great criticism within the Municipal Public Security Bureau.

"Deputy Team Leader Liu Hao is using the momentum of the Supervision Team to hold the case tightly in his hands. Our Municipal Public Security Bureau cannot intervene directly right now," Zhu Wenhao continues.

"Bureau Chief Li, for the case of Deputy Director Wang, we cannot just sit at home and wait for the unilateral investigation results from the Discipline Inspection Commission."

"As a political and legal organ, the Municipal Public Security Bureau should have the qualification to assist in the investigation."

"Assist?" Police Chief Li Jianguo asks. "Deputy Team Leader Liu Hao is acting under the banner of investigating organized crime protection umbrellas. If we intervene forcibly, it will be unjustifiable."

"The 'Supervision Law' has explicit legal provisions. When supervision organs handle duty-related violations and crimes, in order to clarify the facts, they may request the public security organs to cooperate, and even transfer some clues to the public security organs for supplementary investigation," Zhu Wenhao cites the law readily.

"You first set up the peripheral investigation team for the special case at the Municipal Public Security Bureau. Leave the matter of justification to me."

Zhu Wenhao finalizes the strategy.

"I will have Secretary Zhu Tianhe come forward to meet with Secretary Li Li of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection in person. The Discipline Inspection Commission will issue a formal document inviting the criminal investigation forces of the Municipal Public Security Bureau to intervene in the background verification of the Political Commissar Wang Haitao case."

"As long as the people from the Municipal Public Security Bureau enter the scene, we won't be completely in the dark regarding the case files and investigation progress like we are now."

"Your task is to start from the peripheral capital chain and social relationships, and root out the flaws in their frame-up for me."

"This burden is not light."

Police Chief Li Jianguo's voice becomes serious: "I understand. I will go down now to gather trusted personnel and build the preliminary structure."

Hanging up the phone, Zhu Wenhao puts his mobile phone aside.

He picks up the rough porcelain teacup and takes a sip.

The Municipal Public Security Bureau has made a move; it's time to throw a stone into the stagnant water of the Municipal Party Committee to stir it up. My old father can't do it, so I can only go online to guide him.

At this time, in the Linjiang Municipal Party Committee building, third-floor Deputy Secretary's office.

Secretary Zhu Tianhe sits behind a mahogany desk, staring blankly at a document in front of him; the tea by his hand has long lost its temperature.

In the corridor outside, footsteps sound from time to time, but they always bypass his door with tacit understanding.

The officialdom ecology has always been to fawn over the powerful and trample on the weak, seeking advantages and avoiding harm.

Since Political Commissar Wang Haitao of the Municipal Public Security Bureau was detained, plus the successive attacks by Mayor Su Changming at the Five-Person Group meeting, the trend in the Municipal Party Committee compound has changed.

Those old subordinates and bureau/committee heads who used to come every few days to report their thoughts and exchange work seemed to have discussed it and collectively disappeared.

Except for the confidential clerk from the Municipal Party Committee Office who delivers documents routinely, and a few heads of directly affiliated organs who could not avoid it, this office, which used to be crowded, is now deserted.

The feeling of being isolated is like a soft knife, slowly wearing away the spirit of a ruler.

Secretary Zhu Tianhe lets out a long sigh, and his private mobile phone vibrates.

He glances at the mobile phone screen, sees the caller, and his spirit is lifted.

"Zhu Wenhao, how is the situation in Heishi Town?" Secretary Zhu Tianhe speaks impatiently. "Two days ago, the County Magistrate of Qingjiang County specifically used the pretext of coming to the city for a meeting to visit my office."

"Father," Zhu Wenhao cuts straight to the point. "There are two things in the Linjiang City landscape that require you to move immediately to implement."

Secretary Zhu Tianhe grips the phone tightly; he knows that his son's strategy is far above his own.

He opens the drawer, takes out a black notebook, and uncaps his fountain pen.

"Zhu Wenhao, tell me, I'm writing it down."

"First," Zhu Wenhao analyzes clearly. "Go find Secretary Li Li of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection for a private meeting. Request that the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, in accordance with the relevant clauses of the 'Supervision Law', formally issue a letter of assistance, requesting the Linjiang Municipal Public Security Bureau to intervene in the peripheral investigation of the Political Commissar Wang Haitao case."

"Father, you must explain the pros and cons to Secretary Li Li. Deputy Team Leader Liu Hao, relying on his status in the Provincial Anti-Gang Office Supervision Team, is bossing people around within the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, which has seriously interfered with the independent case-handling power of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection."

"As the number one, Secretary Li Li has had that thorn planted in her heart for a long time."

Zhu Wenhao points out the key to breaking the situation.

"Introducing the power of the Municipal Public Security Bureau is called assisting, but in reality, it is sharing the pressure for the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection."

"Secretary Li Li is a smart person; she will understand the balance of power in this."

Secretary Zhu Tianhe quickly writes down the keywords "Li Li", "Supervision Law", and "Municipal Public Security Bureau Assistance" on the paper.

"This matter is well-founded," Secretary Zhu Tianhe replies. "I will find a suitable excuse this afternoon to go to Secretary Li Li's office."

"Second," Zhu Wenhao throws out the second matter. "The old accounts of personnel layout should be turned over."

"Previously, Su Qinghan was transferred to the Municipal Women's Federation by Mayor Su Changming. The Women's Federation Chairwoman Chairwoman Lin Yulan withstood the pressure from Mayor Su and helped us delay extremely valuable response time."

"Reciprocating kindness, we promised at the time to help her return to the core sequence of the Municipal Government."

Zhu Wenhao combs through the context of power transfer.

"For those in government, integrity comes first. Now that Mayor Su Changming is causing trouble everywhere using the case of Political Commissar Wang Haitao, if we only defend, it will only chill the hearts of those who rely on us."

"We must strike a resounding counterattack in a key position."

"I have checked the resumes of the cadres in the municipal organs," Zhu Wenhao states the candidate he has already selected. "Ma Zongming, Director of the Municipal Audit Bureau, has reached his term limit. We must take this position."

Secretary Zhu Tianhe frowns. "Zhu Wenhao, the Audit Bureau is the gatekeeper of the Municipal Government's money bag, holding a high and powerful position."

"This person, Ma Zongming, is an old subordinate promoted single-handedly by Former Mayor Xiao Tianyou. Mayor Su Changming has been eyeing this piece of fat meat for a long time. If we want to snatch food from the tiger's mouth, the resistance will be too great."

"It is precisely because he is a minister of the previous dynasty that this game of chess is easy to play," Zhu Wenhao dismantles the mystery of the three-party game.

"Cleaning up Ma Zongming meets the demands of Secretary Lin Weimin to purge the team, and it also meets the interests of Mayor Su Changming to insert his confidants."

"Both of them want to move Ma Zongming; this is the biggest intersection."

"What we need to do is not to grab it hard with them, but to send the person we want to the poker table in advance."

Zhu Wenhao gives instructions methodically. "Father, go find the Executive Deputy of the Organization Department. Request that the Organization Department first initiate the special cadre assessment procedure for Comrade Chairwoman Lin Yulan."

"Don't mention the matter of the Director of the Audit Bureau for now; just get the assessment process running within the Organization Department."

Secretary Zhu Tianhe still has doubts in his heart. "Zhu Wenhao, how will we negotiate with Secretary Lin Weimin later? If Secretary Lin doesn't nod, this vote won't pass at the Standing Committee meeting."

"If you want to take it, you must first give it," Zhu Wenhao looks at the bare tree trunks outside the window. "How to exchange benefits with Secretary Lin is a matter of slow, meticulous work."

"Wait for the Organization Department's dishes to be served on the table, and wait for the Municipal Public Security Bureau's investigation of the Political Commissar Wang Haitao case to have some clues, and I will have my own decision."

"You just need to walk through the preliminary process solidly."

"I understand. I will handle these two things immediately," Secretary Zhu Tianhe agrees.

The communication is cut off.

Zhu Wenhao puts the phone back on the desktop, raises his hand, and pinches his slightly swollen eyebrows.

An enlightened ruler controls his ministers like driving a good horse.

His father, who holds the high position of Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, is generous enough, but when it comes to the treacherous methods in this officialdom, he ultimately lacks the demeanor of watching the clouds rise and turning the world upside down.

Passive defense in the face of trouble, without taking the initiative to attack—no matter how good the cards in hand are, he cannot play a devastating situation.

To do everything personally is really not what a superior wants.

However, in the current political situation, one has to enter the game personally to connect the dots.

Director Xu Jie, sitting on the side, heard every word of Zhu Wenhao's planning while he was on the phone.

She looks at the young man kneading his eyebrows behind the desk, and the shock in her heart is hard to calm down.

From using the Supervision Law to break the deadlock to using the succession of the previous dynasty's officials to fulfill promises, every step is calculated to the extreme of all parties' interests.

The folder in her hand tightens involuntarily.

In this surging Jiangnan Province, choosing to form an alliance with this person is not only a shelter to avoid family marriage, but also a political investment that is sure to make a profit.