The game of power begins with the police officers at the local police station.

After the meeting, Wang Jianming felt very heavy-hearted. As the center of the surveillance operation, Fushan Town knew that the criminals could not possibly escape back to Longtougou Village, but he still couldn't help but worry.

It's better to be safe than sorry.

"Chief Chen, do you think the criminals would escape to Longtougou Village?"

"I don't know, it depends on luck."

Chen Shi felt this was an opportunity. If he caught a criminal that even the Public Security Bureau couldn't catch, he could easily be promoted to deputy section chief.

Wang Jianming felt that his luck was bad. He hoped the criminal would not come back. If he did come back and hid in Longtougou Village and was not discovered in time, he would probably lose his deputy section chief position, which he had worked so hard to achieve in half his life.

Chen Shi walked out of the conference room and called Zhang Xiangdong.

The call was answered quickly.

"Xiao Chen, what's up?"

Chen Shi was overjoyed. Zhang Xiangdong had saved his phone number, but instead of calling him Deputy Director Chen, he called him Little Chen, which showed that he considered him one of his own.

With a broad smile, he said, "Director Zhang, I'd like to report to you about some work. I wonder if you have a moment?"

"I'm free now, come to my office."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Shi rushed to the director's office.

The office door was open, and Chen Shi knocked lightly.

Zhang Xiangdong looked up at Chen Shi: "Xiao Chen, come in."

Chen Shi walked into the office with a smile: "Director Zhang"

"sit"

Chen Shi sat down, and Zhang Xiangdong poured him tea. Chen Shi quickly took the teacup with both hands to accept it.

"Thank you, Director Zhang."

Zhang Xiangdong liked Chen Shi more and more; the kid was likable.

Seeing that Zhang Xiangdong's teacup was empty, Chen Shi quickly poured tea into it.

"Director Zhang, I think the criminals are very likely to have fled to Longtougou Village."

Zhang Xiangdong nodded, agreeing with Chen Shi's view. Sometimes, doing things is just about going by gut feeling.

"Xiao Chen, you have great ideas. Follow your approach. If it succeeds, it's your achievement; if it fails, I'll cover for you. Go ahead and do it with confidence."

"Thank you for your guidance, Director Zhang."

Well, lad, I haven't even mentored you yet! You're already thanking me for mentoring you? It was just a polite remark, and you're taking it so seriously.

Chen Shi continued, "Director Zhang, if the criminal really escapes to Longtougou Village, our police station's equipment is outdated and cannot support the heavy task of apprehending the criminal. If the criminal escapes, you will lose face."

Zhang Xiangdong laughed and said, "You little rascal, you're still beating around the bush in front of me. Tell me, how much funding do you want?"

Since you're so agreeable, take less.

Chen Shi chuckled, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Two million."

You really dare to ask for two million.

"Do you know how much your police station's annual budget is?"

"Three hundred thousand"

"Do you know how much the Public Security Bureau's annual budget is?"

"Around five to ten million, the exact amount is uncertain."

"They inquired in great detail and knew that the Public Security Bureau's annual budget was less than ten million, yet they still dared to ask for two million in funding."

"Director Zhang, isn't there a major criminal to be arrested? You can take this opportunity to ask the Public Security Bureau for some special funds."

This Zhang Dong is not a first-time murderer. He has long been a wanted criminal by the Ministry of Public Security. There were three people who died at his hands before, and with this latest death, there are a total of eight lives lost.

I think he will escape back to Longtougou Village, not just based on intuition, but on my deduction of his escape route.

Zhang Dong has strong counter-surveillance capabilities. Longtougou Village borders Nanxi Province, allowing him to move between the two provinces. The deep mountains and forests make it easy for him to hide.

He grew up in Longtougou Village and is very familiar with the terrain. He doesn't want anyone to find him, so no matter how many people you send in, they won't be able to find him.

His motive was clear: to rob the money and leave Yizhou quickly. He fled towards Minfu County in Yizhou, and once he left Minfu County, he would be heading towards Nanxi Province.

Everyone thought he had fled to Nanxi Province, then made a surprise return to Chunyang County, hiding in the mountains of Longtougou Village, where he disappeared under police surveillance.

"Are you so sure the criminal will definitely escape back to Longtougou Village?"

"This is just a guess. We'll have to try to find out. If we guess right and catch a fugitive that neither the Ministry of Public Security nor the Provincial Public Security Department has been able to catch, Director Zhang, you'll have something to be proud of."

On the contrary, if you had hidden in Longtougou Village and Zhang Dong had escaped, you would also be held responsible.

Better safe than sorry. As long as they don't hide in his territory, they can go wherever they want; he can't control that.

Zhang Xiangdong smiled and said, "Are you also trying to take advantage of this opportunity to fleece the Public Security Bureau?"

"No, absolutely not. I just wanted to share Director Zhang's burdens."

Zhang Xiangdong thought for a moment and said, "I'll allocate 500,000 yuan to you. It's for this purpose only and can't be used anywhere else. I'll be checking the accounts later."

Chen Shi stood up and saluted.

"Don't worry, Director Zhang. As long as Zhang Dong escapes back to Longtougou Village, we guarantee we will catch him and bring him to justice."

The allocation was a bit low, only two million. Even if we halve it, we should at least give one million.

Zhang Xiangdong glared at Chen Shi, took out the approval slip, and signed his name and the amount.

"roll"

Chen Shi left with a smile.

Watching Chen Shi's departing figure, I've approved the note for you. Whether you get the money or not depends on you.

Many people get their permits approved but never receive the money.

What does it mean to say that it's easier to see the King of Hell than to deal with his underlings? The bureau chief approved the note, which is kept in the political work department; it fills half a drawer.

Chen Shi held the note and pondered it carefully. He realized that he could only ask Xu Ping'an about this matter.

He took out his phone and called Huang Ming first, wanting to report to Liu Youguang about his work.

The call was answered quickly.

"Secretary Huang, hello, I am Chen Shi."

"Director Chen, you're too kind."

"Secretary Huang, I'm here at the Public Security Bureau for a meeting. I'd like to speak with County Magistrate Liu to report on my work."

"Wait a moment, I'll go report to County Chief Liu."

After hanging up the phone, Huang Ming became three times more attentive to Chen Shi than before, ever since he learned that Chen Shi was the nephew of the deputy secretary of the municipal party committee.

Not daring to delay, I went into the county magistrate's office.

"County Chief Liu, Chen Shi is here at the Public Security Bureau for a meeting and wants to report to you about his work."

Liu Youguang glanced at the daily schedule.

"I have a dinner appointment with the deputy secretary of the county party committee later. I have to go to a meeting in the city tomorrow morning. Tell him to focus on his work, and I'll report back next time."

Liu Youguang thought for a moment and called out, "Xiao Huang, wait a minute."

Huang Ming had just stepped out of the office when he hurriedly returned.

"I'll give him a call."

This is a privilege usually reserved for deputy-division-level cadres. Liu Xian couldn't see him and had to call him personally to explain. There are very few like this in the entire Chunyang County.

Chen Shi's phone rang. He picked it up and saw that it was Liu Youguang calling. His heart raced, and he quickly answered with a smile.

"Liu County"

"Xiao Chen, are you done with the meeting at the Public Security Bureau?"

"Just finished, wanted to report back to you on my work."

"I have a meeting in the city tomorrow morning, and I'll have to give a report next time. I need to work hard."

"Good Liu County"

After hanging up the phone, he was excited. Liu Youguang hadn't wanted to see him, so he personally called him to explain why. This was a privilege usually reserved for trusted confidants.

The phone rang again, and seeing that it was Huang Ming calling, I quickly answered it.

With a broad smile, he said, "Secretary Huang."

"Director Chen, County Chief Liu has a dinner party tonight and a meeting in the city tomorrow morning. He'll ask you to report back next time you come."

"County Chief Liu just called me earlier. Thanks for letting me know, Secretary Huang. Are you free tonight? Let's grab a couple of drinks."

"I have to accompany County Chief Liu to dinner tonight, we'll reschedule for another day."

"it is good"

After hanging up the phone, Huang Mingzhen, a master of interpersonal relationships, returned the call even though he knew Liu Youguang had called, demonstrating his respect for Chen Shi.

There's a reason why he can become the county magistrate's secretary; he handles things flawlessly, leaving you with no room for complaint.