In name only: The land of Handong, I shall rule its fate.

Chung Hsiao-ai certainly had her own considerations. Compared to the subsequent impact of holding Lin Chih-yuan and his provincial government faction accountable, it was far more important than offending the Qin family behind Sha Rui-jin and the local gang in Handong.

Those truly in the core circle all know that Yan Lao is a man of impeccable political credentials, and that Lin Zhiyuan is highly regarded by President Wang and others.

In contrast, the Qin family…

Heh, those old guys just couldn't see the bigger picture; they're destined to be buried in the old era.

At least that's what Zhong Xiaoai herself thinks.

"Executive Director Lin, I'm all ears."

Zhong Xiaoai sat down again, adopting a listening posture, as it was her duty to supervise provincial and ministerial-level officials and key personnel in Handong Province.

"Handong is a plain, but there are also quite a few small hills."

Lin Zhiyuan sat opposite the couple, and his first words revealed the current situation in Handong. Zhong Xiaoai did not show much change in expression; she had seen too much of this before.

Even the Chung family was part of it.

"Lin Zhengde of the Chuzhou Municipal People's Procuratorate and Lin Zhengfa, the executive deputy procurator-general of the Provincial People's Procuratorate, are cousins, and the Yao family faction of the Municipal Intermediate People's Court is also within five degrees of kinship with the Yao family of the Provincial Higher People's Court."

"besides."

"The Yao family is also related to the Lu and Wu families by marriage. Members of the Lu family have long served in the military, while the Wu family has been involved in the education system. Your teacher's wife, Wu Huifen, is a member of the Wu family."

Zhong Xiaoai understood.

The Lu, Yao, Lin, and Wu families were originally prominent clans in eastern Handong with a very long history. Leveraging their family heritage, they benefited from the high value of knowledge in the last century, allowing a large number of people to enter the system.

Having operated for decades, they have countless members of their own family and the people they have trained.

In addition, there are lessons from history.

This group of people is very shrewd. They don't seek high positions, but they have deep roots in the grassroots. Even if you take advantage of some incidents, it's difficult to completely eradicate them.

However, if a situation like that in Chuzhou were to occur, it would be extremely easy for the situation to spiral out of control.

Of course, there is another crucial reason: they, or rather the Wu family, made the right bet.

Gao Yuliang!

Once this professor entered politics, he transformed into the full-time deputy secretary of Handong and secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, which led to the resurgence of the four families, especially Yao Lin.

If it hadn't been stopped in time by superiors...

Heaven knows what Handong will eventually become.

"Senior Qi!"

Zhong Xiaoai subtly changed her form of address, and her voice softened considerably, but her words sent a chill down Qi Tongwei's spine: "How come I've heard of a 'Handong University Gang' in Handong?"

Qi Tongwei's throat tightened, and his hands clenched into fists, but after glancing at Lin Zhiyuan, who remained unmoved, he gradually relaxed.

"Xiao Ai!"

Qi Tongwei revealed a mature yet bitter smile. "Subjectively speaking, there is no Han University faction in Handong, but I cannot completely deny the objective facts."

"Especially in the years that Professor Gao has developed from the Party Secretary of Lüzhou City to the Party Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission and then the full-time Deputy Party Secretary."

"The Department of Political Science and Law at Hanzhong University of Science and Technology is one of the top programs in the country, with strong professional capabilities and high-quality students. A large number of students go on to work in the political and legal system in Handong."

"Because we know them well and because of their own considerable abilities, both Professor Gao and I subconsciously give priority to students from Hanzhong University when selecting and promoting cadres."

"Over time, the term 'Han University Gang' came about."

"What we're really considering is that this makes the risks more manageable and reduces the pressure on us as the ones promoting people."

"But in the bigger picture..."

"I have to admit that the risks are actually increasing in the opposite direction."

"Like the Chuzhou incident this time."

"Lin Zhengde and his associates have actually sided with the Han University gang; they are utterly shameless and insane."

Qi Tongwei concluded his response to Zhong Xiaoai with an angry accusation.

As for admitting mistakes…

It's impossible for him to admit his mistake. Wouldn't that mean he made a mistake in personnel selection and practiced nepotism? How could he make such a fundamental error?

Ok?

Zhong Xiaoai looked up and gave this senior a strange look. She had witnessed Qi Tongwei's series of shady moves back then, and he was known as a politically unintelligent novice.

But these words today…

She couldn't find any fault with it, or rather, she couldn't find any fault with it.

Is she going to belittle the students of the University of Wuhan University of Political Science and Law, since she herself comes from that background? Or is she going to criticize the selection of cronies, which is a more general issue?

It's just that the others didn't act as blatantly as Gao Yuliang and Qi Tongwei.

Take the person next to me, for example.

"The situation in Chuzhou didn't happen in just one or two years. Surely the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission and the two courts weren't aware of it at all?"

But Zhong Xiaoai still lowered her voice.

If the other person has their own master key, why doesn't she have one too?

To hold someone accountable for negligence.

It's perfectly reasonable!

Qi Tongwei pursed his lips but did not answer.

However, deep down he knew that he had come for nothing. At best, his merits and demerits would cancel each other out. There was nothing he could do because he still held the title of Deputy Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, which meant he had the responsibility of coordinating and supervising the local system.

snort!

When she received no answer, Zhong Xiaoai gave a cold smile. "The medical conditions in Chuzhou are ultimately inferior to those in Jingzhou. Once Liangping's condition stabilizes, I will transfer him to Jingzhou as soon as possible."

"It's been so many years."

"I will definitely treat Professor Gao and Senior Qi to a meal. Senior Qi, please don't refuse."

Qi Tongwei nodded in agreement.

We have no choice but to go to this trap.

"Executive Director Lin!"

Zhong Xiaoai's gaze shifted again, "When the Chuzhou case is fully sorted out, I will submit a special report to the higher authorities in the name of the Supervision Office."

"Suggestions on cleaning up remaining toxins and subsequent regulations and rectification in related aspects."

"I urge Executive Director Lin to provide his support."

Zhong Xiaoai's request was reasonable and based on the current situation in Chuzhou, making it impossible to refuse.

But in Lin Zhiyuan's eyes, Zhong Xiaoai was now a demon, with countless tentacles sweeping towards him from behind, trying to drag him down with her.

really interesting!

Is this Zhong Mingde's guidance? Are they using him as a shield?

"OK!"

Lin Zhiyuan smiled and agreed.

You old fox, you seem to have forgotten that a shield and a person can be transformed into each other; it all depends on who is bigger and stronger.

With her tiny arms and legs, did Zhong Xiaoai ever pull him along?

Hey!

Stop hiding in the back and fighting with those old guys to protect yourself, come down and play with me.

Want to improve without a real fight?

A retirement compound in Beijing.

Secretary Xiao Ye was trapped that night.

Xiao Ye, who had to walk two blocks to hail a taxi, was finally allowed in after being questioned in detail by the security guard, contacted by phone, and registered.

Under the guidance of security personnel.

Headed straight to a three-story slab building.

An elderly man wearing a military overcoat was already waiting in front of the small flower bed on the first floor.

"Old Party Secretary!"

With tears in her eyes, Xiao Ye saw the old man as if he were her savior, and she rushed down to her knees and lay there.

The security guards displayed a variety of expressions.

Liang Qunfeng's face was a mess of colors. He quickly looked around and thankfully, the neighborhood was full of retired elderly people who were already asleep at this hour.

stand up!