After Governor Hou and Secretary Tian left, Hall Director Qi walked into the office.

Secretary Gao briefed him on the situation in Lingjiang.

Hall Director Qi's expression was stern; the matter in Lingjiang was getting a bit out of hand.

In less than a year, two officials in not insignificant positions had died consecutively.

One was the director of the Fengjiang Branch, the other a Tax Bureau director.

What exactly is Lingjiang trying to do?

Are they trying to rebel against the heavens?

He actually wanted to propose a thorough investigation from top to bottom in Lingjiang, but it was just a thought.

What he could think of, Secretary Gao couldn't possibly overlook.

Since Secretary Gao hadn't brought it up proactively, he didn't want to speak out of turn.

...

It's Saturday today.

Qu Xiangru contacted Vice Minister Zhang Huiming, who was in charge of press releases in the organization department, early in the morning.

After a chat, it was learned that Secretary Lu had not submitted any proactive requests for reassignment.

Although there were no related application documents, Tu Zhaorui's words couldn't be baseless.

In her heart, she was inclined to believe them.

But she still had to verify first.

She dialed Jiang Yiren's number: "Yiren, are you out having fun today?"

"Where would I find the time for fun?"

Jiang Yiren complained: "The work at the Civilization Office is exhausting."

Qu Xiangru listened with a smile as she vented for a while, then asked casually: "Who assigned you the work at the Civilization Office?"

"Song Guanchao!"

Jiang Yiren now had mixed feelings about him.

This guy used to target her, but later taught her as well.

She was somewhat angry with him in her heart.

But she had to admit, this guy was very charming.

To say she disliked him wasn't quite right, and she couldn't really bring herself to dislike him either.

"Song Guanchao? That Secretary Song?"

Qu Xiangru asked: "Did Secretary Wu assign it to him?"

"Yes." Jiang Yiren said: "At the Standing Committee, Secretary Lu let Secretary Wu handle it, then Secretary Wu handed it to him, and he just threw the mess at me."

Qu Xiangru thought to herself, it was indeed arranged by Secretary Lu.

If what Tu Zhaorui said was true, then Secretary Lu intentionally arranged it.

Using the Civilization Office to handle these reports of tax evasion could effectively throw people off the scent.

And since Wu Qiangwei was in charge of the Civilization Office, outsiders wouldn't think it was Secretary Lu causing trouble among them.

Qu Xiangru asked again: "Has the work pressure been very high lately?"

"Yes!" Jiang Yiren complained: "It's supposed to be about creating a civilization, but there are so many reports every day, my place is almost turning into a complaints office."

"A lot of reports?"

"Too many! There are almost two to three hundred companies being reported in total."

After chatting for a while, Qu Xiangru hung up the phone.

The reports did exist, and those on tax evasion and fraud accounted for over ninety percent!

This was abnormal.

Qu Xiangru now believed Tu Zhaorui's words.

The question now was, how to solve it?

Directly go to Secretary Lu and expose him to his face?

That seemed like a good idea.

Lu Zhizhong's purpose was to transfer the resources of Lingjiang to Tong City.

But the premise of the transfer was that he had to go to Tong City to serve as the City Secretary.

If he couldn't go, transferring those companies means all his efforts would be for nothing, just making a wedding dress for someone else.

She lightly smiled; a strategy had already formed in her heart.

...

Lu Zhizhong returned to the City Committee, where the relevant leaders were already waiting in the conference room.

He went straight into the conference room, sat down, and said: "I just came back from the province."

"This case is supervised by the Provincial Department. Director Qin, establish a task force later, the provincial leaders will contact you."

"Okay."

"Minister Su, monitor the internet, don't let this case spread."

"Mayor Zheng, make proper arrangements at the Tax Bureau."

"The province's opinion is that the case must be investigated, no matter who it involves, it must be thoroughly examined!"

"Before the truth is uncovered, the case information is not to be exposed!"

"Alright, meeting adjourned. I hope there is progress in the case by Monday's Standing Committee meeting."

...

Nanjiang Provincial Public Security Department.

Outside the Director's office, Liang Jianfeng had been waiting for over an hour.

For leaders at this level, the concept of weekends had long disappeared.

The Public Security Department showed no signs of a resting atmosphere either.

But Hall Director Qi had gone to the Provincial Committee, reportedly summoned by Secretary Gao.

Liang Jianfeng speculated it was probably related to the case of Director Yang from Lingjiang.

Close to ten o'clock, Hall Director Qi returned.

"Hall Director Qi." Liang Jianfeng walked up.

"Director Liang, why are you here? Just as well, I was planning to find you, come in."

Hall Director Qi had a good impression of this director who had been promoted from Lingjiang.

Hall Director Qi casually brewed two cups of tea using disposable cups and handed Liang Jianfeng a cigarette.

"The director of the Lingjiang Tax Bureau died last night."

Hall Director Qi said: "Secretary Gao's opinion is for the Provincial Department to supervise. What do you think? By the way, why were you looking for me?"

"To report on work."

Since he had brought up this matter voluntarily, Liang Jianfeng didn't mention it further.

This case in Lingjiang was certainly confidential, and procedurally, he shouldn't know about it.

It would be fine not to delve into it, but he was worried someone would not let go.

If questions were raised layer by layer, if it turned out that Liang Jiajia had relayed it to him, it would at least warrant a warning punishment.

Liang Jianfeng feigned confusion: "Director Yang died?"

"Yes."

Hall Director Qi asked: "As someone who came up from Lingjiang, are you familiar with Director Yang?"

"Not very familiar."

Liang Jianfeng asked: "Is this a homicide case?"

Hall Director Qi nodded: "An entire family of four is dead."

Liang Jianfeng showed appropriate surprise.

Hall Director Qi said: "Share your thoughts."

Liang Jianfeng pondered for a few seconds, then said: "Secretary Gao is letting the Provincial Department supervise? Then from where should the task force be established?"

"Lingjiang."

"I suggest having the Provincial Department establish a task force instead."

"Oh?" Hall Director Qi smiled and asked: "Why? Don't you trust Director Qin?"

This kind of question would only be asked directly between acquaintances.

However, they didn't quite count as acquaintances.

He had a good impression of Liang Jianfeng, and Liang Jianfeng had a similarly good impression of him.

But after all, they hadn't known each other long enough to be intimately familiar.

Liang Jianfeng was straightforward in conduct but wasn't a fool.

However, on certain topics, he could be more direct.

So, he nodded and said: "Yes, I don't trust him."

Then changed his tone: "Mainly still depends on the province's opinion."

Hall Director Qi smoked quickly, finishing a cigarette in a few puffs.

He lit another: "My thought was also to have the Provincial Department establish a task force, after all, it involves a division-level cadre, and it's the Tax Bureau as well."

He finished a cigarette in three puffs, stood up, and said: "Let's do it this way, wrap up what you're doing, bring a few people to the Provincial Department. The Criminal Police Corps will lead, and you'll be a deputy leader."

"Here are the case materials, go back and get a basic understanding, then bring people over for discussion."

"Okay."

Liang Jianfeng picked up the materials and left.

After the car left the Provincial Department and drove a few kilometers, he stopped by the roadside and dialed Liang Jiajia's number.

"Jiajia, this case is temporarily under the management of the Provincial Department, so don't be too anxious."

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