In the name of supernatural powers

Chapter 57 Unity of Chinese and Barbarians
The sudden targeting left Liu Zhihui at a loss for how to respond, leaving him awkwardly standing there.

He couldn't answer.

Lu Zhao truly had merit, while he was merely a figurehead.

Axioms exist objectively; they may not be effective at all times, but their existence cannot be denied.

Just like Lu Zhao at the border station, his superiors, led by Lü Jinshan, praised him in public, precisely because he was a man of action.

"Senior, you should learn from him."

Lin Zhiyan gave Lu Zhao a playful elbow, while the latter was still wondering if they were really that close.

Then, realizing what he had said, he laughed and said, "Being an official isn't just about burying your head in your work; you also have to know how to get along with people. I'm not very good at that, so I haven't been able to climb very high."

Lin Zhiyan was using his words to deliver a veiled attack, taking advantage of his momentum while also leveraging her own.
Currently, various units in the city are not cooperating, but the border defense is in our own hands.

The task force has found a breakthrough, and Lin Zhiyan has troops at his disposal.

"puff……"

Lin Zhiyan couldn't help but laugh out loud.

She discovered that Lu Zhao, this blockhead, was actually quite humorous, at least in terms of being sarcastic and sarcastic, he was just as good as her.

He adheres strictly to rules, yet has no taboos when it comes to his personal conduct; he's not exactly a wooden person.

Liu Zhihui's expression was gloomy; when had he ever been so humiliated?

At this moment, Zhao De stepped forward to smooth things over, saying, "Everyone is doing their own job. I am serving the Federation as a city administrator, and Staff Officer Lu is serving the Federation as a border guard."

"Everyone, let's eat first, don't wait until the food gets cold."

After exchanging pleasantries, the two took their seats. Lu Zhao remained quiet, only giving brief answers when asked questions.

First, since we haven't fully grasped the situation, we should say as little as possible to avoid making mistakes.

Secondly, there's nothing to talk about with Zhao De.

After a few rounds of drinks, Zhao De, slightly tipsy, said, "Last month, the Daozheng Bureau issued a document saying that it would appropriately lift the restrictions on citizens working in China."

"Miss Lin is incredibly resourceful. Could you perhaps reveal what the higher-ups are thinking?"

Lin Zhiyan gently wiped his lips with a napkin and said, "Perhaps someone wants to change the dynasty."

The atmosphere suddenly became heavy, and everyone froze.

Zhao De paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "You're exaggerating. The Marquises are just trying out new paths. After all, this dragging on isn't a solution. Take the birth rate of those people, for example. They're having so many children that they've caused famine."

Initially, the federation was a beacon, and even after the reform, it still provided a way for its citizens to survive.

If the Chinese community is well-fed, the local people won't starve, and everyone can make do.

However, there is now a famine in the outer regions, and there are many reasons for this, the biggest of which is that the population is too large and continues to increase.

On a macro level, food rations in the outer regions are fixed; if the population increases, the food supply will not increase.

"So we have to sacrifice our compatriots? If there's no distinction between Chinese and barbarians, wouldn't everyone be a citizen of the state?"

Lin Zhiyan spoke sharply and without any restraint.

"They pretend to be saints, but in reality they're heartless and ruthless."

Surprisingly, Zhao De did not refute it, even though it was his former boss.

He simply sighed and said, "There are some things that only Marquis Wu can decide."

He also disagreed with the unification of the Chinese and the barbarians; everyone is smart enough to know what someone is up to.

However, he had no choice but to conform to the prevailing trends.

Lu Zhao, who was listening in, lowered his eyelids and clenched his fists slightly before relaxing them.

Some things can only be decided with the power to do so.

If you don't steer the wheel of time, you can only passively endure its crushing force.

The subsequent dinner was much more harmonious. Zhao De kept introducing the dishes to Lin Zhiyan, and Lin Zhiyan maintained basic respect for Zhao De, who was a federal official.

A federal official is considered to have entered the inner circle, and a third-tier superhuman is no longer a nobody.

No matter how powerful Lin Zhiyan's background is, he would never point his finger at someone and start cursing.

The two did not discuss the issue of the outer district until the end of the dinner.

Lu Zhao and Lin Zhiyan returned to the car.

“Zhao De’s backer is the Minister of Personnel of the South China Sea West Circuit, who was Chen Wuhou’s former secretary and is also your biggest obstacle in the South China Sea West Circuit.” Lin Zhiyan revealed Zhao De’s background and connections to him.

“Chen Wuhou left office a year ago and now wields considerable influence. You are not well-suited to stay here.”

After speaking, she gazed at Lu Zhao, who was half-hidden in the shadows, expecting him to make a request.

Lin Zhiyan undoubtedly wanted to take Lu Zhao to the East Coast of the South China Sea; his abilities were absolutely worth it.

If he offered it himself, it would be considered recruitment; if Lu Zhao offered it, it would be considered obedience.

Although the two are not much different, Lin Zhiyan, out of a certain wicked sense of humor, increasingly wanted to see Lu Zhao bow his head.

Lu Zhao nodded: "Thank you."

啧!
I'd like to see how long you can hold out.

Lin Zhiyan pursed his lips.
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Lin Zhiyan returned to his office and questioned his adjutant, Xu Fang.

"What did the city's public security bureau say?"

Xu Fang replied, "The Public Security Bureau said they have mobilized their informants in the outer districts and guarantee that they will find the robbers as quickly as possible."

"It would be good enough if you could bring me a corpse. This entire city is full of Chen family members, and they've turned it into an impenetrable fortress."

Lin Zhiyan had no belief that the city would hand over the person.

She suspected that the first fugitive was released by Lü Jinshan. A superhuman with no supplies and no ammunition was able to walk for a day and a night in the Ant Territory.

As a result, the border station has not yet sent personnel to search for and arrest them.

Xu Fang said, "You can go to the Daozheng Bureau to file a complaint."

“If every task force relied on complaints, the federal government would have fallen apart long ago. If complaints were effective, things wouldn’t have come to this point.”

Lin Zhiyan glanced at her, and with the aid of his spiritual powers, he was naturally able to perceive her thoughts.

It was an attitude of awe, rigidity, and a touch of disdain.

Xu Fang's so-called complaint was, in essence, a plea for her to use her connections and a higher official position to suppress the market.

It's not her fault. Most of the peers who grew up in the same compound in Lin Zhiyan's memory are now just useless people who can only rely on connections.

This is especially evident in families that have risen to power in the last three generations. Zhuge Liang had the power to let them act as they pleased, but Zhuge Liang would eventually die. When the source of his power disappeared, they would naturally fall from grace.

Therefore, many military commanders would choose to let their descendants go into business, so as to at least ensure wealth and status for a lifetime.

Chen Qian can act recklessly, and so can Lin Zhiyan, but every instance of abusing power is a hindrance to the future.

Lu Zhao was originally from a local unit in Fangshi, so her transfer was within her authority. Using connections was just someone who didn't follow the rules.

Lin Zhiyan's goal is the Dao Zheng Bureau, and even the Wu Hou, so she naturally has to cherish her influence.

Xu Fang, clearly not having grasped the essence of how power operates, still asked in confusion:
"We're all in the Federation, why go against them at every turn? Arresting people won't harm them."

This was what she couldn't understand the most: the task force was only there to complete the mission assigned by the Daozheng Bureau, and their target was just a group of itinerant robbers.

Lin Zhiyan advised, "Some things can't be weighed on a scale, and no one will willingly hand over their weaknesses."

Xu Fang was even more confused and said, "We can try to communicate and define the scope of the investigation."

"maybe."

Lin Zhiyan gave a perfunctory reply, and suddenly felt a pang of longing for her senior.

Although this person is like her father, which Lin Zhiyan dislikes, she prefers to communicate with intelligent people.

If Lu Zhao were here, he would definitely understand.

This was never a crime issue to begin with.

In the past, when it was necessary to investigate foreign regions, the higher-ups would set the tone from the beginning and then inform the people below.

Lin Zhiyan has not received any news, and it is estimated that neither have the officials in Fangshi.

If the higher-ups don't say we can't check foreign regions, then we can, and it would be best if we could.

If the military leaders haven't spoken, how could the people below possibly make a decision?

Lin Zhiyan's phone rang. She glanced at the number and saw that it was Zhao De, the city executive officer of Fangshi, calling.

"The senior's card is quite intimidating."

When rules need to be followed, someone like Lu Zhao is a peerless sword.

(End of this chapter)