??304: Chapter 293: Questioning
304: Chapter 293: Questioning
“This is Comrade Xia Tian, the Party Secretary of Tian Nan City,” Mayor Wang introduced to Song Yun.
“Oh, so it’s the Secretary, no wonder he carries such an air of authority,” Song Yun said expressionlessly.
“I’ve discovered a serious issue upon my arrival here, which is the poor public security.
There are even people daring to establish their own little factions on the people’s land.
How have you been managing this?”
“Hmph, Major General Song really doesn’t understand the hardships of civilian administration,” Xia Tian retorted coldly.
“Besides, since when did military personnel have a say in the administrative affairs of Tian Nan?”
“Hehe, quite a sharp tongue.
Worthy of a high-ranking official,” Song Yun laughed nonchalantly.
“I apologize, everyone, but I also serve as a special envoy for the National Security Bureau’s Special Action Departnt.
I’m in charge of investigating anything that threatens national security in Sunan.
Don’t you think you owe
an explanation regarding the situation in Tian Nan City?”
As Song Yun spoke, his smile gradually faded, and his expression beco more fierce.
Finally, he slamd a National Security Bureau notebook onto the table and said, “Comrade Xia Tian, now may I ask about the security situation in Tian Nan?”
A thin layer of cold sweat ford on Xia Tian’s forehead.
He already found Major General Song’s military status intimidating, not to ntion now discovering his National Security Bureau role.
Just last night, Xiao Long had sent him a ssage ntioning the arrival of a major figure from the Shura Alliance, along with a blurry photo attached.
Now, the person in that photo had shown up on his turf, acting high and mighty.
Thinking of Song Yun’s identities, Xia Tian couldn’t help but swallow his saliva.
Song Yun stood up and began circling around everyone present.
When he arrived behind Xia Tian, he leaned over and chuckled, “Aren’t you going to provide
with any explanation at all?
Or should I personally report this to the organization and have soone higher up investigate?”
“No, no, I was just deep in thought,” Xia Tian forced an awkward smile.
“Our public security in Tian Nan can be considered stable, I believe under Leader D’s guidance, our steps will beco even more firm.”
“Considered stable?
That ans there are still flaws,” Song Yun remarked as he pulled out a pack of specially supplied cigarettes and lit one.
“Then why did I hear instances of local departnts bullying rchants while inspecting here, and using various pretenses to extort bars?”
Everyone knew they were dood upon hearing Song Yun’s words.
This was a clear case of corruption coming to light.
Looking at Song Yun’s specially supplied cigarettes, a treatnt only available to high-ranking officers, they grew even more fearful of the power backing him.
“Comrade Xia Tian, please explain this to ,” Song Yun said, sitting down and looking directly at him.
“Indeed, there are so criminal organizations in Tian Nan City.
Before your arrival today, we had already issued orders to crack down on their arrogance.
Please rest assured about that,” Xia Tian managed to say through gritted teeth.
“Hehe, I’m just afraid what you’re cracking down on isn’t what you say, but those rchants instead,” Song Yun scoffed.
“Police station, Bureau of Industry and Comrce, Bureau of Electrics, Bureau of Taxation…”
As Song Yun ntioned each agency, the leading officers present felt increasingly uneasy.
Song Yun then added, “And not forgetting the Environntal Managent Bureau.
How could I almost forget this crucial agency?
Hehe, to the directors I’ve just nad, I have one question for you.
It might be understandable for the police, industry and comrce, and taxation bureaus to inspect those bars temporarily, but what are you others joining in for?”
“Do you really think the power granted to you is for your personal gain?” Song Yun said coldly.
“The inspections by the police, industry and comrce, and taxation bureaus are supposed to be temporary, right?
So why are they frequently causing trouble for businesses?
Are you truly that desperate for money?”
“This…
Recently, so criminals have infiltrated the city, and we were just trying to track them down,” the Police Chief responded, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead.
“Oh, that sounds like a convenient excuse.
Then explain to
why these police officers only search in the east of the bridge, and never consider that the criminals could be hiding in the west?”
The east of the bridge was where Wang Hu’s entertainnt venues were located, while the west was controlled by Panlong.
The law enforcent seed to favor the east as they often checked there, even though they needed money for bribes to operate.
“This…
This…,” the respondent hesitated.
“We will also begin searches in the west of the bridge soon.”
“Never mind the useless talk, you all must be aware of Dong Linze, the forr deputy chief of Sunan’s police station,” Song Yun said calmly while smoking.
“I can responsibly tell you that Dong Linze was targeted by higher-ups for corruption, which eventually led him to prison.
Do you want the sa fate?”
“Absolutely not, we all adhere to integrity in our official duties,” the Police Chief hurriedly defended, knowing that if this formidable figure targeted him, he would either perish or be stripped of his position.
Even a district police chief’s position was insignificant in the grander sche.
“If you don’t want that, good.
Now, I would like the following to stay: Director Sun Chong of the Police Bureau, Director Zou Yin of the Taxation Bureau, and Director Wang Deming of the Bureau of Industry and Comrce.
The rest of you, go back to work, or continue your inspections.
You can leave; this doesn’t concern you anymore,” Song Yun waved his hand dismissively.
Xia Tian stood up, glared at Song Yun for a mont, and helplessly left first, followed by other directors, wondering what this young man was really up to.
“You three, don’t be nervous.
Do you know why I asked you to stay?” Song Yun said with a smile.
“To be honest, we don’t.
Please enlighten us,” Sun Chong said awkwardly.
Despite his over twenty years in the administrative field, he felt inferior to a man in his twenties.
“Let’s not beat around the bush.
Today, using Mayor Wang’s office, I’ll state one thing: Wang Hu from the east of the bridge is my man,” Song Yun finished and casually sipped his tea.
Sun Chong gasped sharply.
So, Song Yun’s visit wasn’t about making threats or rattling their cages; he was demonstrating his power, implying that failing to comply with his will could lead to their dismissal.
“I honestly didn’t know Wang Hu from the east was your man.
Truly, those venues are genuinely clean, but…
we were acting on soone else’s orders…”
This was a classic case of shifting bla – acting as honorable officials in front of this prestigious and talented young man was clearly terrifying for them.
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