Official Career Storm

Song Guanchao received a call; Chen Songbai wanted to meet him.

He walked into the office and said, "Secretary, I need to make a trip to the Military District; Commander Chen wants to see me."

"What's it about?"

"He didn't say on the phone."

"I'll go with you." Wu Qiangwei felt a bit uneasy.

Song Guanchao chuckled, "Commander Chen asked to see me. What would you do there, Secretary?"

"Besides, I'm acquainted with Commander Chen's comrades; there won't be any trouble."

"I guess he's calling me over regarding the relocation."

"Then be careful, and report to me as soon as possible if anything comes up."

"Understood."

Song Guanchao arrived at the Military District, and was greeted by Pei Rongguang's guard, who led him to a guest room in a suite.

Inside, three elderly men were present.

After the guard left, Chen Songbai said, "Xiao Song, have a seat."

Song Guanchao sat down, and Chen Songbai suddenly smiled and said, "I talked to Commander Zeng on the phone."

Song Guanchao was momentarily stunned, then realized this was to inform him that he knew about his identity.

Chen Songbai said, "Yesterday, you mentioned transferring the Fengmen Building project to the City Committee?"

"Yes."

"Tell me about the specific plan."

"The plan is simple. They force demolish and cause a commotion, then the City Committee will intervene."

"Then your plan might fall through."

Chen Songbai said, "They won't make the same mistake twice, and the City Government won't allow similar incidents to happen again."

Song Guanchao frowned. Indeed, once bitten, twice shy. The Jiang Family isn't stupid.

The two commanders were just attacked; would they dare to continue force demolition at this time?

They certainly wouldn't dare.

But they can't not demolish it either, otherwise the project will be delayed, and the buildings won't get constructed.

So, they will definitely use other methods.

Real estate developers have many tactics that are hard to guard against.

Song Guanchao suddenly felt a stir in his heart.

He realized that Chen Songbai wouldn't talk to him about this matter for no reason.

He investigated his identity and called him over to discuss the relocation, which was almost a clear signal.

This was to help him!

No, to help Zhong Aimin!

Incidentally, to help the relocated residents of Fengmen Building get justice.

The military cannot directly intervene in local government but can cooperate with them to get things done.

Song Guanchao asked, "Is Commander Chen willing to help me?"

Chen Songbai looked at him appreciatively; indeed, this young man was smart and already guessed his intentions.

"It's not about helping you, but using your hand to make this matter settle in the best way possible."

"But you should be clear; the military cannot intervene in local government, so you need to devise a plan."

Plan...

Song Guanchao's mind raced, and quickly he had a plan.

"I have an idea."

Song Guanchao said, "But it requires Commander Chen's cooperation."

"Go ahead."

"Commander Chen and General Pei were attacked last night; the attacked location needs a military presence, and unauthorized personnel must not approach until the cause of the attack is determined."

Chen Songbai pondered for a few seconds, guessing the intention behind this move.

Once the military is stationed, the developers can't proceed with the demolition; this equates to delaying the demolition schedule.

Ninety percent of the funds Da Yuan Real Estate used to buy land and develop were loans from the bank.

Delaying the construction period by a day means interest calculated in the tens of thousands.

As long as Chen Songbai drags out the investigation results, he can essentially bankrupt Da Yuan Real Estate.

This move is a bit underhanded, but the effect is undeniable.

However, Chen Songbai cannot do this.

The military bankrupting a real estate company would severely damage the military's image if it became known.

Given Chen Songbai's character, he would not do such a thing.

So, Chen Songbai asked, "What else?"

Song Guanchao said, "Raise it to a higher level!"

Chen Songbai chewed over these four words, unable to immediately understand what he was implying.

Song Guanchao said, "Secretary Qu will contact Commander Chen today; what Commander Chen needs to do is show Secretary Qu an impartial public service attitude."

"Commander Chen should directly tell Secretary Qu that you're taking this matter to the top."

"By then, Secretary Qu will convey Commander Chen's stance to the main members of the city's standing committee."

"To quell Commander Chen's anger, the city's standing committee members will naturally show sincerity."

"This sincerity would mean the City Committee taking over the project and canceling all pre-tendered real estate developers for re-tendering."

Chen Songbai understood.

This so-called elevation was to make an issue of the attack on him.

If two commanders are attacked in a prefecture-level city, and it really gets elevated to the central government, Lingjiang would be in ruins!

First, the Ministry of Public Security would directly send people over to investigate the entire Lingjiang public security system from top to bottom.

Second, there would be an organized crackdown on crime and corruption related to this incident.

If it gets more serious, there might even be a thorough investigation of all leaders in the Lingjiang Municipal Committee and Municipal Government.

If any of the above happens, for the next five to ten years, none of Lingjiang's local officials will have any promotion opportunities.

This city would be listed as a key control area, and the province won't allocate any resources to Lingjiang.

The economy of Lingjiang would stagnate and find it difficult to develop.

So even though the military can't interfere with local government, they can still stir up a storm.

If Lingjiang doesn't come up with a satisfactory solution, Chen Songbai could directly influence the political future of dozens of officials in this city.

Chen Songbai smiled faintly and said, "You kid, are you making me out to be the villain?"

Song Guanchao said, "I'm just giving a suggestion."

Chen Songbai looked at Zhong Aimin and Pei Rongguang, "What do the two old leaders think?"

Pei Rongguang said, "Let me be the villain then."

He was already retired and didn't care about such matters.

But for Chen Songbai, who just transferred to the General Staff, it was best not to make a big fuss.

Chen Songbai nodded, "Alright, let's do that then."

Song Guanchao stood up and took his leave.

As soon as he left, Chen Songbai immediately called in Commander Ma and ordered, "Immediately send someone to Fengmen Building to set a post at my old leader's place!"

"Add a double post and a roaming sentry!"

Fengmen Building.

Outside Zhong Aimin's small shop, a police line had already been set up.

Surrounding it were military vehicles, and a squad of soldiers patrolled and kept guard.

The nearby residents looked on curiously at the small shop-turned-bunker, not knowing what had happened.

Jiang Sheng was in a meeting when Zhao Ji suddenly ran in hurriedly.

"Mr. Jiang, something's happened."

"Why are you in such a fluster? What's going on?"

Jiang Sheng was displeased and asked, "What's the matter?"

Zhao Ji said, "The old soldier's small shop has been sealed off by the military."

"Old soldier? The old man who blocked the excavator a couple of days ago?"

"Yes, that's him."

"Hiss~" Jiang Sheng found it strange. Didn't Brother Tyrant go to catch people and demolish houses last night?

How did it end up being sealed off by the military?

He grabbed his phone and walked outside, "Take me to see."

They arrived at Fengmen Building and saw the soldiers patrolling outside the small shop from a distance, puzzled.

What the hell is going on?

He tried calling Brother Tyrant but couldn't get through.

He tried calling Director Yan but couldn't get through either.

Finally, he called Li Qingtang and Ji Lin, but still couldn't get through.

He realized something might have gone wrong.