"Perhaps there really is a way."
As soon as Yu Zhengchuan finished speaking, Xu You interrupted him.
Chen Fang and Yu Zhengchuan both turned their eyes towards Xu You.
Xu You took a deep breath and said, "Qin Xujun, a mber of the Provincial Committee Standing Committee and the City Secretary of Jiangkou City."
Lijiang Province has a total of 13 Standing Committee mbers.
Most of them are obedient to Sun Dongning, but Qin Xujun is an exception.
Qin Xujun is 53 years old this year, and he took office the sa year as Sun Dongning.
From the very beginning, the two haven't gotten along well.
The real catalyst for their intensifying conflict was Sun Dongning's extensive intervention in Jiangkou City's personnel matters.
Sun Dongning is a very autocratic person, and after taking office, he started placing his people from top to bottom. In Lijiang Province's political scene, there's a well-known "transportation faction," composed of Sun Dongning's direct followers transferred from the Ministry of Transport.
Besides the provincial powers,
he also heavily installed confidants in Jiangkou City's Party Committee and governnt.
This incited strong dissatisfaction from Qin Xujun.
He has even publicly slamd the table, saying that a group of hotheads who only understand transportation and not politics have ssed up Jiangkou City's political arena. This statent was actually a veiled criticism of the transportation faction.
Although Sun Dongning doesn't like hearing such things,
he can't do anything about Qin Xujun.
After all, he is a centrally managed cadre and also the leader of a vice-provincial city. What can you do to him?
"You an to say, as long as we take down Qin Xujun, we'll have a way to deal with Sun Dongning?"
Yu Zhengchuan asked.
Xu You nodded and said, "Qin Xujun is a very upright person, and although there are indeed so transportation faction mbers in Jiangkou City's Party Committee and governnt, he still controls the larger picture. For example, departnts like the justice and public security are his direct subordinates, and only he has this capability."
"But for such a big matter, he may not dare to get involved."
Yu Zhengchuan sighed and said.
Chen Fang suddenly shouted, "No! He will get involved. Such a good opportunity, he won't miss it. I'm confident I can persuade him."
As for Chen Fang's words,
Yu Zhengchuan has always trusted him.
He pondered for a while and asked, "Should we report this to our superiors? Otherwise, we have no control over the outco of this matter. If it fails, the consequences are unimaginable."
"No! We can't report it. As I said, first, we can't be sure such a secret action won't lead to a leak once reported, and second, an action like this certainly won't be approved by the top. So, we can only go ahead first. No matter the result, I, Chen Fang, will bear all the consequences!"
Chen Fang stated firmly.
Saying this requires great courage.
They all understand clearly.
If they succeed,
Chen Fang will also be held accountable. Without the permission of higher authorities, for a governor and the leader of the provincial capital to detain the Provincial Committee Secretary is already a serious "rebellion."
If they fail,
the consequences would be even more severe.
Sun Dongning, no matter what actions he takes against Chen Fang, would be reasonable and legal. Even if, during this process, he "accidentally" took his life, it wouldn't be considered too excessive.
"Ah Fang, I disagree with you doing this. Those people upstairs always send you to the most dangerous places, and they never consider you. Why do you always have to risk your life? Often walking by the river, how can you not wet your shoes? Did you forget about that ti in Wanggan? You almost lost your life."
Yu Zhengchuan said anxiously.
Chen Fang shook his head.
He said, "I haven't forgotten. And precisely because I haven't forgotten, I must do this. The mission in Wanggan, I didn't execute very successfully. At least Jinxiu Group wasn't caught, and Lv Feng used to force Sun Dongning to rebel. I absolutely can't let him succeed. The only way to break this situation is to take risks. Besides that, I can't think of a better solution."
"But..."
Yu Zhengchuan wanted to say sothing more.
But Chen Fang sternly stopped him: "No buts, Ah Chuan, you know my temper best. We two walked step by step from Changming County to today. Since history has given such a significant responsibility, do you think I would sit idly by?"
As soon as this was said,
Yu Zhengchuan imdiately conceded.
Indeed.
For so many years, no one understands Chen Fang better than he does.
Isn't he always like this?
Wherever there's danger, he charges forward. Persuading him is just wasting one's emotions and ti.
After a mont of thought,
he sighed deeply and said, "Alright, since you've decided, nothing I say will matter. Tell , what can I do for you?"
"I do have sothing for you to do."
After Chen Fang finished speaking, he leaned close to Yu Zhengchuan's ear and whispered a few words.
Yu Zhengchuan nodded firmly.
He said, "Okay, I'll contact them imdiately and get back to you as soon as possible..."
Just as Chen Fang was discussing the action plan here,
in the private house by Cloud Lake,
Lv Feng was reclining on a lounge chair in the courtyard. In front of him was a set stage, empty at the mont, as he smoked a cigar and humd a tune contentedly.
At this mont,
Fang Rao walked in.
Upon hearing footsteps,
Lv Feng didn't turn around and asked directly, "Has my guest arrived?"
Fang Rao nodded slightly and said, "Boss, Secretary Sun is here."
"Then please invite him in."
Lv Feng gestured with a wave of his hand.
In just a few minutes,
the sound of leather shoes stepping on the ground could be heard.
With Fang Rao leading, Sun Dongning, dressed in an administrative jacket, slowly walked into the courtyard.
"Mr. He, what's the situation? Did you invite here to watch a play?"
Upon seeing the stage, Sun Dongning frowned and said.
Lv Feng stood up from the lounge chair.
He said leisurely, "We can't always do flashy things; sotis, we need to savor the arts our ancestors left behind, don't we?"
"Mr. He likes operas? Didn't see that coming."
Sun Dongning quipped playfully and sat down on a nearby armchair.
Lv Feng smiled slightly and asked, "Isn't Secretary Sun curious about which play is being perford tonight?"
"Pfft!"
Sun Dongning sneered.
He said, "You didn't invite here to discuss plays, right?"
"We are discussing both the play and the matter. They're the sa, just like tonight's play's title – 'Xue Gang Rebels Against the Tang Dynasty.'"
"Xue Gang Rebels Against the Tang Dynasty? What do you an?"
Sun Dongning's raised teacup paused in mid-air as he looked at Lv Feng, puzzled.
"Before the play starts, let briefly introduce myself. Although we've known each other for many years, Secretary Sun might not know my real identity even now."
Lv Feng said calmly.
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