How come I'm invincible?

Chapter 63 Yong'an's 100-Day Campaign Against Organized Crime
"Chief Lin, your iron rod is quite something."

Lin Fan carried the iron rod on his back the whole time. If he wanted to sit down, he had to take the iron rod off. The heavy sound produced when the iron rod hit the ground was very noticeable.

“Magistrate Zhou, this iron rod weighs only sixty jin. It is made of solid materials and feels solid in the hand. It was made by the master blacksmith in our city. It is very easy to use,” Lin Fan said with a smile.

Magistrate Zhou swallowed hard.

Sixty jin?
What a real and terrifying weight.

Especially since the other party spoke so casually.

Magistrate Zhou could imagine that if the other party swung this iron rod, even if the tip of the rod touched any of his limbs, his bones would probably shatter instantly.

Even wearing armor is useless; this force of impact can shatter it directly.

Li Dianshi observed Magistrate Zhou's expression calmly. Now you understand how oppressive this feeling can be.

"Sir, what has happened?" Lin Fan turned to Li, the Registrar, and asked, no longer looking at Magistrate Zhou.

Li Dianshi smiled and said, "Oh, I don't have anything to say. It's just that Magistrate Zhou is looking for you."

Lin Fan looked at Magistrate Zhou, which forced the magistrate, whose mind was originally only focused on making money, to start thinking frantically.

Soon, Magistrate Zhou had an idea: to bring up the matter of Registrar Zhu.

"Chief Lin, I already know about Clerk Zhu's matter. As the chief clerk, he actually has connections with Yuan Jiang of the Fierce Tiger Gang, a cancer in Yong'an. This is a disgrace to our county government. Therefore, I... I came here specifically to apologize to Chief Lin. Chief Lin is trying to uphold justice for the people and eradicate this cancer, but he has encountered such a situation. Rest assured, I will punish him severely when I get back."

Magistrate Zhou had a serious expression, displaying an air of righteousness.

Lin Fan sighed, "The people of Yong'an County are truly fortunate to have a magistrate like Magistrate Zhou, who is so understanding and strict in governing."

"I dare not accept such praise," Magistrate Zhou waved his hands repeatedly, saying without batting an eye, "All I seek in my tenure as an official is to bring benefits to this region and do something truly practical for the people of Yong'an."

Li Dianshi, who was standing to the side, picked up his teacup, blew on the non-existent steam, and leisurely sipped his tea while listening to Magistrate Zhou's "heartfelt words".

Those who hold official positions should seek wise advice.

"Yes, Magistrate Zhou is right. In Yong'an City today, the Fierce Tiger Gang, the Loyalty Hall, and some scattered bullies and hooligans are running rampant, oppressing the people. It really makes me angry just looking at them."

As he spoke, Lin Fan suddenly raised his hand and slapped the rosewood coffee table. With a loud crash, the coffee table instantly fell apart.

"If I don't eradicate these malignant tumors completely, how can I, Lin Fan, live up to the trust of the people?"

Upon witnessing this scene, Magistrate Zhou felt a chill run straight to the top of his head.

"My lord, I'm sorry, I wasn't paying attention and broke it. I'll pay for it," Lin Fan said.

"It's okay, I understand."

Li Dianshi's eye twitched. He glanced at the broken tea table with a pained expression, feeling helpless, and could only continue drinking the tea that was almost empty.

Who did my house offend?

Why do I always have to suffer like this?
Suppressing his unease, Magistrate Zhou forced himself to agree, saying, "What Chief Lin said makes perfect sense. These malignant tumors have been rooted for a long time. I have discussed this matter with Clerk Li, but we have no idea where to start. Now that someone like Chief Lin has emerged, I want to see how long they can keep jumping around."

At this moment, Li Dianshi put down his teacup, pondering to himself that if Lin Fan really eliminated the Fierce Tiger Gang and the Loyalty Hall, and the people had a very high opinion of him, then it would indeed be a remarkable achievement for him.

Lin Fan said, "Now that I have taken down He Sen, Yuan Jiang, Hu Yu and other cancerous people, it is all thanks to the support of the Registrar. I thank the Registrar for his strong support in this regard."

Li, the clerk, smiled and said, "Chief Lin, there's no need to be so modest. I haven't been of much help."

Check it out.

He just couldn't understand what was going on in the heads of those guys who were taken down by Lin Fan. Lin Fan was so sensible and polite.

Now that you've forced them to take real action, you deserve to die.

Magistrate Zhou pondered. These gangs had actually given him quite a bit of bribes. If they were truly eradicated, how much would he lose?

Thinking of this, he looked worried and said, "Chief Lin, although the Loyalty Hall and the Fierce Tiger Gang are the cancer of Yong'an, there are countless ordinary people working under them. If they are eradicated all at once and their livelihood is cut off, it may cause unrest."

Having served as an official for many years, he always kept one thing in mind, which was also something he absolutely could not do.

That would cut off the livelihood of ordinary people.

If he were to cut off the livelihoods of ordinary people in order to make money, he feared that he might have the life to make the money but not the life to spend it.

Li Dianshi glanced at Magistrate Zhou.

Good guy.

Even at this point, he was still thinking about the losses. How could he not see through Magistrate Zhou's true intentions? He was simply worried about the monthly tribute money. "Hmm, the magistrate is right, but I already have an idea in mind. I know the Hall of Loyalty and Righteousness quite well. I can select someone from among them to manage the Hall of Loyalty and Righteousness and have him act according to the rules," Lin Fan said.

"Oh? Then who does Chief Lin think is suitable?" Magistrate Zhou asked eagerly.

Lin Fan smiled and said, "Let's keep it a secret for now. When the time is right, Magistrate Zhou will naturally find out."

oh oh.

Magistrate Zhou was relieved; the gang was still around, which meant there was still money to be made.

Li Dianshi remained calm. He didn't even need to think; who else could it be but Wang Changhai?
If it were Wang Changhai, that would be acceptable.

This person is much more stable than Chen Qingshan.

"My lords," Lin Fan said, pressing his advantage with a serious expression, "I happen to have a proposal that I hope will receive your support."

"Speak freely." X2
"This humble servant wishes to jointly launch the 'Yongan Public Security 100-Day Campaign to Combat Organized Crime and Eliminate Evil' in the name of the Public Security Bureau and the County Government."

Lin Fan's voice was loud and clear, conveying the righteousness of the matter. He looked at the two men and continued:
"Although a number of people have been arrested, it is far from enough. With just me and my brothers, we are inevitably somewhat powerless. The crimes committed need to be investigated and evidence collected, which requires a lot of energy and time."

"Therefore, by launching this operation and involving the people in it, encouraging them to actively report and expose wrongdoing, we can save ourselves a lot of trouble. At that time, we would like the county magistrate to post a notice in the name of the county government to inform the whole city and declare the determination of this operation, so that the people can report with peace of mind."

"When we wipe out Yong'an in one fell swoop and restore a bright and clear world to the people, the two of you will have made an invaluable contribution."

After saying that, he said no more, picked up the teacup on the coffee table to his right, and slowly sipped his tea, waiting for their reply.

Li Dianshi looked slightly taken aback.

Is it really that big?
Magistrate Zhou's eyes darted around frantically, his brain practically boiling over. He knew the other party was trying to drag him into this mess, but he simply couldn't say anything.

The main problem is that even I, the county magistrate, have hands that aren't clean.

It reeks of money.

Seeing Magistrate Zhou's hesitant expression, Clerk Li said, "Magistrate Zhou, I think Chief Lin's suggestion is excellent. We should punish those who bully and tyrannize the city."

"Ah...this." Magistrate Zhou blinked. "Shouldn't we consult the higher authorities before taking such action?"

"Hmm!? Does the magistrate have some concerns?"

Lin Fan looked intently at Magistrate Zhou, his gaze seemingly threatening.

Magistrate Zhou felt uneasy under that gaze and quickly waved his hand, "I don't have any concerns, but wouldn't the impact be a bit too great?"

Lin Fan waved his hand, "No, this operation is only targeting specific types of incidents, such as murder, arson, and coercion..."

Magistrate Zhou hesitated and said, "Chief Lin, to be honest, I can guarantee that I am honest and upright, but I cannot guarantee whether my subordinates have accepted bribes. If this gets involved, I am afraid it will affect the operation of the county government."

Lin Fan smiled and said, "Magistrate, rest assured, our Security Bureau is only responsible for maintaining order. We don't deal with corruption or bribery, and that's not something we can handle. If we discover serious cases of bribery, it's up to you to decide whether to report them."

Hear this.

Magistrate Zhou smiled and said, “Yes, yes, what Chief Lin said is absolutely right. The responsibilities are clear and everyone has their own duties. Since that’s the case, how can I, as the local official, not do my part for the peace and tranquility of the people of Yong’an? I will give my full support to this matter.”

Li Dianshi observed Magistrate Zhou's expression.

He didn't want to say anything.

What are you afraid of?
If you're not upright, will those above be?
If this matter is successfully accomplished, the officials above will be pleased and will likely be eager to submit a memorial to the emperor, praising the achievement in great detail.

As long as the people praise it when they come down to verify, that's a solid achievement.

"Very well, it is truly a blessing for the people to have such a benevolent official as the magistrate." Lin Fan stood up, clasped his hands in a fist salute to the two officials, and said, "Then I will take my leave now."

After Lin Fan's footsteps faded into the distance.

Magistrate Zhou leaned back abruptly, exhaled a long breath, and wiped the fine sweat from his forehead.

Li Dianshi asked calmly, "How do you feel?"

"Brother Li, where did he come from? Why did you agree to let him join the police force?"

Li Dianshi gazed out of the hall and sighed softly.

"late."

(End of this chapter)