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Then, he picked up his phone, flipped through his contacts, and made another call.

"I am Zhou Mutong."

"Hey Zhou, how have you been lately?"

Chu Shijun said with a smile.

"Hey, Shijun, I'm still the same as always, very busy, but quite fulfilling, haha. How's it going to Handong?" Zhou Mutong smiled.

For them, being busy is not the problem, but not being busy is.

"It's not easy working in a ministry. I can't afford to be ignorant of family matters, national affairs, and things in Handong. I'd have to be aware of everything," Chu Shijun shook his head. "Alright, Brother Zhou, let's not waste any more time on small talk. I called you because there's something I need to discuss."

"Okay, go ahead."

"When our Public Security Bureau of Handong Province was cracking down on organized crime, we uncovered a drug lead. According to the criminals, the drugs were of very high quality and in large quantities. Based on his years of experience, our Director of the Public Security Bureau, Qi Tongwei, judged that this was very likely a major case with a hidden network behind it."

"I'll give him your phone number, and then Director Qi will give you a detailed report. Our provincial party committee will follow up on this as well," Chu Shijun said.

"Okay, Shijun, the drug problem is no small matter. We will take it very seriously. I'll wait for Director Qi's call," Zhou Mutong said in a deep voice.

Not long after the phone call ended, Qi Tongwei and Zheng Yu walked in.

"Is everything ready?"

"alright."

Chu Shijun stood up, put on his administrative jacket, and said, "Then let's go to Secretary Sha's office."

"Also, Tongwei, this matter needs to be reported to the Ministry of Public Security simultaneously. I'll give you a phone number; it's Zhou Mutong, the Executive Vice Minister. I've already informed him. You can call him directly, and we might even connect live in a bit."

"Yes, Governor."

Qi Tongwei nodded; the phone call couldn't be made here.

As a subordinate agency of the Ministry of Public Security, their Public Security Bureau naturally has the phone numbers of the leaders of the Ministry of Public Security, but these are all work numbers, and they are all connected to the secretaries.

The phone number Chu Shijun gave him was definitely a private one, which meant something else entirely.

Moreover, Qi Tongwei knew very well who Zhou Mutong was.

……

Soon, the group arrived at Sha Ruijin's office, where he and Gao Yuliang were already waiting.

"Governor Chu, Director Qi, Secretary Sha, and Deputy Secretary Gao are waiting inside. You two can go in directly. I'll go pour some tea," said Secretary Bai Jingwen.

"Comrade Shijun is here, and so is Comrade Tongwei. Please sit down and tell me what happened."

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Sha Ruijin stood up and smiled.

Gao Yuliang, standing next to him, twitched his eyelids. "I just arrived and I didn't see you stand up."

"Comrade Yuliang just came by and gave me a brief overview. Director Qi, did your Public Security Bureau uncover anything during last night's operation?"

After his secretary, Bai Jingwen, served the tea and left, Sha Ruijin asked.

"That's right, Secretary Sha, Governor Chu, and Deputy Secretary Gao."

"After sweeping through Mang Village last night, we began interrogations overnight..."

Qi Tongwei nodded and explained the situation in detail.

"So, it can be confirmed that there is a drug-using group among the criminals in Mang Village, and that they are involved with that group, and that account points directly to Zhao Lidong's secretary?" Sha Ruijin said with a serious expression.

"That's right, Secretary Sha, the evidence is conclusive, but we didn't continue the investigation. After all, it involves Mayor Zhao Lidong, who is a full-fledged provincial-level official. We need the provincial party committee's order, and also to avoid alerting him."

Qi Tongwei nodded.

"That's done very well."

Sha Ruijin affirmed.

"Tongwei, what about Qiangsheng Group? After all, they wiped out Mangcun. They should be on guard, and they might even flee," Gao Yuliang said.

"You can rest assured about this. We have already marked the account information of Gao Qiqiang, Gao Qisheng and others and are monitoring them in real time. I have sent experienced criminal police officers to keep an eye on their activity area. If there are any special circumstances, we will take them into custody immediately."

The experienced Qi Tongwei would never make such a mistake; he only uses his trusted subordinates.

"Comrade Shijun, Comrade Yuliang, this matter is far from simple. So many people in one village are using drugs, and there's a complete distribution network behind it. It shows just how rampant it has become."

After Sha Ruijin finished speaking, he looked at Qi Tongwei and asked, "Comrade Tongwei, you are the Director of the Public Security Bureau, with extensive experience. What are your thoughts?"

"Here's what I mean. Let's not alert them yet. Qiangsheng Group has a lot of influence in Jinghai. We can continue to monitor them and at the same time investigate that drug trafficking network. We must get solid evidence and take a two-pronged approach."

"This is the opinion of our Public Security Bureau. The specifics will depend on the instructions of the leaders."

Sha Ruijin nodded, turned around, and asked, "What are your opinions, comrades?"

"I can keep He Liming in check, but as for Zhao Lidong, I suggest he go to the provincial party school for a period of study," Gao Yuliang said with a faint smile.

"I agree," Chu Shijun nodded. "Also, Comrade Ruijin, this matter needs to be reported to the Ministry of Public Security. I think since the three of us are here now, we should have Tongwei contact the comrades at the Ministry of Public Security directly. They might also have relevant clues about a drug trafficking route."

After thinking it over, Sha Ruijin decided the plan was feasible and immediately called his secretary to contact the relevant staff in the General Office to set up a remote connection channel in his office. Meanwhile, Chu Shijun also called Zhou Mutong and told him about it.

……

In about five minutes, the connection was set up and a large portable screen was brought into the office.

The screen flashed, and Zhou Mutong, dressed in a police uniform, appeared on the screen.

Looking at the badge on the other person's shoulder, Qi Tongwei was touched.

"Hello, Minister Zhou."

The group greeted each other, and Qi Tongwei even saluted.

"Minister Zhou, let Director Qi give you a report."

Sha Ruijin stepped aside, and Qi Tongwei stepped forward and repeated himself, focusing on the drug trafficking route.

After listening, Zhou Mutong nodded solemnly and called over a staff member next to him, who immediately took out a computer and started typing on the keyboard.

"Comrades, the drug trafficking route that Director Qi just mentioned might have the same source as one we're investigating here. According to Director Qi's description, this route is very likely to be in Dongshan City, Baiyun Province, in Lingnan. There's a route there..."

"We have a team in the Ministry of Public Security that is in charge of this line, but the other side is very vigilant and there are also protectors in the area. The previous channels went all the way overseas, so it was practically airtight. Now, the domestic clue provided by Director Qi is very important, and I think it's enough to seal the deal."

Qi Tongwei thought for a moment and said, "Leaders, I'm wondering if we could place another order with Dongshan City through Gao Qisheng. His quantity might not be large, but Minister Zhou just mentioned that a batch of their goods was seized overseas. These kinds of people rely on their groups and may be very secretive to outsiders, but a fortress is often breached from within. If we add another order, they'll probably start arguing internally. I'm not worried about their 'processing plant' not moving."

"What are your opinions, comrades?"

Zhou Mutong showed appropriate respect.

"Hehe, Minister Zhou and Director Qi, you are professionals in this area. We, the Hantong Provincial Party Committee, will fully cooperate." Sha Ruijin said with a smile. It's enough that the Hantong Provincial Party Committee is well-known in this matter. Let the professionals do the professional work. That's what leaders should do.

"good,"

Zhou Mutong nodded and looked at Qi Tongwei, "Director Qi, we will mainly use your Handong line to deliver the next batch of goods through Gao Qisheng. We will also deliver another batch of goods, one large and one small, through overseas channels."

"At the same time, the two lines will be merged to form a special task force. I will be the team leader, and Comrade Qi Tongwei will be the deputy team leader, responsible for execution. The Baiyun Provincial Public Security Department will be notified to cooperate with the operation, and the finance and other departments will be responsible for controlling the funding channels. I will contact you later to enter the internal special channel."

"I'd like to add something," Chu Shijun said. "Minister Zhou, this matter has a significant impact and requires a large number of police officers. A large-scale mobilization in Baiyun Province risks alerting the suspects. Therefore, I propose that when it comes to the arrest phase, the personnel and police force be handled by our Handong Province. So, I need your approval for a transfer order from another location."

Sha Ruijin and Gao Yuliang nodded repeatedly. For such a prestigious opportunity, it would be best for Handong to send someone.

Since both are for the purpose of serving the people, Zhou Mutong naturally agreed and nodded, saying, "Okay, I agree. Baiyun Province can provide assistance. I will issue a letter in the name of the Ministry of Public Security and also dispatch a special train to ensure everything goes smoothly."

"After Comrade Shijun contacted me, I saw your operation in Handong Province, codenamed Spring Thunder - Dawn," he paused, then continued, "This operation will be codenamed Spring Thunder - Breaking the Ice!"

"Comrade Qi Tongwei, do you have confidence?"

"Mission accomplished!"

Qi Tongwei stood ramrod straight, giving a perfect salute.

The matter was settled. As the executive vice minister, Zhou Mutong had the authority to initiate the project and report to the minister in a timely manner.

As for Handong, none of them doubted Qi Tongwei's ability to complete the order for Gao Qisheng; they didn't even need him.