Zhang Cheng smiled and said, "Then you're really underestimating me. The name Zhang Cheng holds quite some weight in Rongjiang City."

"So you rushed here just to help me?"

Chen Fang asked.

Zhang Cheng collapsed onto the sofa.

He yawned.

and said, "I wasn't that eager. It was these two girls insisting on coming over to take revenge for you. I was idle anyway, so I just came along."

All the credit was given to the sisters Fang Mei and Fang Gui.

But Chen Fang could tell that Zhang Cheng truly regarded him as a brother.

At that moment, he felt somewhat touched...

Since Zhang Cheng refused to admit it.

Chen Fang didn't force the issue.

He asked, "Compared to this Guo Peihan, who is stronger?"

"Whether it's in terms of manpower or finances, he should be a bit stronger than me."

Zhang Cheng didn't try to bluff and admitted it directly.

"Then what do you plan to do?"

Chen Fang continued.

Fang Mei interjected from the side, saying, "What to do? What else can we do? We've got to fight directly. Even if our strength is lacking, we've never been afraid of anyone."

Zhang Cheng cleared his throat and said, "Mei is right. I, Zhang Cheng, have been fearless all my life. Even if we can't beat them, we have to give it a try, for we are brothers after all."

"Aren't you afraid?"

Chen Fang looked at Fang Mei and Fang Gui and asked.

Both shook their heads simultaneously, their eyes resolute.

Chen Fang sighed deeply.

He said, "Since you all say we should fight, then let's do it. Here is Guo Peihan's turf; we need to find a place first, gather some people before making a move. I'll call Scar and Lulu, and have him send some people over."

Zhang Cheng vigorously slapped his knees.

He also stood up and said, "Mei, call A-Zong in Dongli County and ask him to send people from Dongli here too."

"Yes! I'll get on it right now."

After finishing, Fang Mei turned to make the call.

The A-Zong Zhang Cheng mentioned is Zhou Yangzong, also one of Zhang Cheng's top lieutenants.

Since the takeover of Dongli County after A-Bao was taken care of, Zhou Yangzong had taken over the Dongli County territory.

This meant that Chen Fang's side already had four groups of people.

The first group was led by Zhang Cheng and Scar, the main force from Changming faction.

The second group was led by former Niu Yong, now Lulu, the main force from Jinde faction.

The last group was headed by Zhou Yangzong, the main force from Dongli faction.

If these three groups needed a collective name, it should be called the Wen'an faction.

Moving troops requires time.

And since it's about making moves on the opponent's turf, they naturally needed to be more prepared.

They did not know that all their movements were being monitored by Jiang Chuo.

Two days later, in the afternoon.

The door to Jiang Chuo's office was pushed open.

Zhang Bangqi hurried in.

He closed the door, quickly walked up to Jiang Chuo, and whispered, "Leader, I just got the news. People from Changming County, Jinde County, and Dongli County have started to move. In the last two days, many cars have come down the highway exits to Rongjiang City."

"How many people are estimated?"

Jiang Chuo asked.

Zhang Bangqi thought for a moment and said, "At least a couple hundred people, probably even more."

"That many? Zhang Cheng is really going all out, he's pulling out all the stops."

Jiang Chuo murmured and then looked up and asked, "What about Guo Peihan's side? Any movements?"

"Yes, Guo Peihan has also started to move, pulling in guys from the surrounding counties and districts. Last night, there was already a minor skirmish between the two sides."

"Oh? How so?"

Jiang Chuo asked.

Zhang Bangqi said, "Last night, at the entrance of the steel market, a group broke in. Any car belonging to Fenghua Group was smashed, and there was a small-scale melee, but the impact wasn't significant."

"This morning, Tiancheng Group's sales center here in Rongjiang City was also smashed, and I heard that some security guards were injured, probably done by Guo Peihan's people."

Hearing this news.

A spark gleamed in Jiang Chuo's eyes.

A smile stretched across his lips.

He said, "Exciting, truly exciting."

"Shall we make the arrests?"

Zhang Bangqi asked.

Jiang Chuo waved his hand and said, "If we make arrests now, we will only catch some minor figures, unable to touch Guo Peihan and Zhang Cheng. I made a military vow at the provincial committee's standing committee meeting. If I only catch a few ants, how can I answer for it? Tang Changxue will definitely carve a chunk out of me then."

That was why he said this.

It was because of the provincial committee's standing committee meeting this morning.

Jiang Chuo had proposed launching a special campaign against gangsters and evil forces during this meeting.

This proposal was strongly opposed by Tang Changxue, the executive deputy provincial governor.

The reason was simple.

Governor Fu Lvchang was about to be transferred, and the only one who could potentially compete with Jiang Chuo for the governor's position was Tang Changxue, the executive deputy provincial governor.

And Tang Changxue was exactly Guo Peihan's protector.

Tang Changxue's rationale was that every year between July and August, the Ministry of Public Security would initiate a special campaign against gangsters and evil forces.

Now it was only the end of May. If this action were taken now, and another round was needed in July and August, it would be somewhat wasteful and burdensome on the people.

Jiang Chuo thought by leveraging this anti-gangster campaign, he could augment his own political achievements.

He naturally wouldn't miss such an opportunity.

Thus, he made a military vow at the committee meeting, claiming that if this special operation were handed over to him to lead, he would definitely produce significant results.

At the time, Tang Changxue questioned him on what would happen if there were no significant results in the end?

In a burst of anger, Jiang Chuo slammed the table and said that if he failed to capture anyone or produce results by then, he would submit a self-criticism to the provincial committee.

It was also because of this situation...

that the command of this special campaign against gangsters and evil forces was given to him, the provincial committee's deputy secretary.

Of course.

This certainty was also because Jiang Chuo knew, as long as this large-scale brawl occurred, he could eradicate both Guo Peihan and Zhang Cheng in one fell swoop.

Guo Peihan was under Tang Changxue's protection.

Once the thorn that was Guo Peihan was removed, Tang Changxue would inevitably be affected too.

By then, trying to compete with him for the governor's position, Tang Changxue would naturally lack the confidence.

Previously, Tang Changxue had attacked him by claiming he was the protector to Zhang Cheng. Now that Zhang Cheng was also personally apprehended by him, this rumor would naturally be dispelled without further effort.

It must be said, Jiang Chuo's series of interconnected plans was intricately designed.

The moment he first saw Chen Fang at the entrance to the Party School, this series of plans had already formed in his mind.

Others use one stone to kill two birds, or three birds.

With his one arrow shot, a whole group of birds would drop dead.

How many of those standing at the peak of a province lacked intelligence?

Zhang Bangqi nodded and said, "Alright, leader, I understand. I will continue to gather intelligence."

As soon as he had spoken.

Zhang Bangqi's phone rang.

He quickly walked aside after seeing the number.

The person on the phone said something and then hung up.

Zhang Bangqi turned back to Jiang Chuo and said, "Leader, my informant embedded with Guo Peihan just called. Guo Peihan has thrown down the gauntlet to Zhang Cheng, and Zhang Cheng has accepted it. Tonight at eight, they are set to battle."

Jiang Chuo was so startled that he stood up and asked, "Where?"

"At the old steel factory in Changshan District, that's Guo Peihan's territory."

Upon hearing this...

Jiang Chuo's eyes took on a distant look.

He paused for a moment.

and said, "You go out first, I need to make a call."

Making a call behind Zhang Bangqi's back, considering that most of his affairs were handled by Zhang Bangqi, was telling.

Zhang Bangqi was quite understanding.

After he obediently left.

Jiang Chuo pulled out a rarely used phone from his drawer, powered it on, and pondered for a long time whether or not to dial this number because dialing it might expose a secret he had long hidden.

But now, at this critical moment, he had to verify whether the information from Zhang Bangqi was accurate.

He decided to go for it.

Thinking this...

he dialed a number.

The phone rang once before hanging up.

Approximately two minutes passed.

The number he had previously dialed rang back.

"What's up?"

The voice on the phone was that of a woman, speaking softly, probably from a very concealed location.

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