Once I enter the pass, great Confucian scholars will surely debate the classics for me.

The following day, a temporary disaster relief command camp was established.

The officials lined up on either side, facing Zhou Qingfeng respectfully.

Zhou Qingfeng sat firmly in the head seat and gestured, "Please sit down."

About twenty officials sat down in order of rank and status, in a hierarchical manner.

Zhou Qingfeng glanced around and tapped the desk: "I won't waste any more time on small talk, let's get straight to the point; the Changping Division is in charge of building basic livelihood facilities, and you, Chief Jiang, will be in charge of it. Send people to clear the ruins as soon as possible, build new houses on the original sites, and arrange for the disaster-stricken refugees to move in as quickly as possible."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Hongla stood up, clasped his hands in a salute, and said, "I will obey the Commander's orders."

Building thousands of ordinary houses within seven days might be a massive and impossible task for ordinary people, but for the Office of Grain and Peace, it was a very simple task, at most a bit trivial.

As Jiang Hongla took her seat again, the officials present held their breath, knowing that the key issue to be discussed was the cash subsidy, since no one wanted to suffer a major financial loss.

Zhou Qingfeng said, "The cash subsidy is needed by thousands of urban residents. I had a preliminary estimate of the amount last night. Each household needs at least 20,000 yuan to ensure they can get through this winter."

"How many utensils are there again?" Zhou Qingfeng turned to look at the utensils standing beside him.

Zhiqi took out the prepared documents, glanced at them, and replied accurately: "The number of disaster victims is about three thousand households. Each household will receive a subsidy of 20,000 coins, which will require at least 60 million coins."

Zhou Qingfeng nodded slightly: "Alright, sixty million coins, let's each take our share."

If the 60 million yuan were distributed among everyone, the officials present would surely pounce on it like hungry tigers. But now, the various departments are expected to bear the cost of this 60 million yuan, so no one is willing to do it.

But if she remained silent, she was afraid that Zhou Qingfeng would single her out and assign the money to her.

So the officials all started complaining, saying they had no money, they really had no money.

Zhou Qingfeng frowned and tapped the desk: "Quiet down, what's all the noise about? Speak one by one. First, Duanmu, I saw you had something to say, so you go first."

First Duanmu said, "Commander, as you know, the Riyou Division is newly built and costs money everywhere. The funds approved by the higher authorities have already been used up, and there is no extra money at all. It's difficult for me as the head of the division."

Zhou Qingfeng said, "In the Duanmu Division, we are both working for the city lord. If there are difficulties, we should overcome them. Putting everything else aside, the Day Tour Division and the Night Tour Division will each be responsible for raising ten million coins. Is that alright?"

Upon hearing this, Duanmu nodded helplessly.

The man from the Night Tour Office began by saying, "I have a question."

Zhou Qingfeng didn't mince words, pointing at the Night Tour Division's residence and saying, "Shut up, keep your questions to yourself."

Upon hearing this, Ye Yousi's face turned green with anger. He hadn't expected Zhou Qingfeng to be so domineering and unreasonable, publicly depriving him of his right to speak and directly assigning him tasks without allowing him to refuse.

Zhou Qingfeng didn't take the Night Wanderer's Mansion seriously at all. This guy was pushed up by Zhai Xingyuan and Zhuang Zheng. He was originally a member of the Luo Family Gang and has now been marked as part of the operation to close in.

I reckon he'll be ousted in a day or two at most, so why bother giving him face?

The officials present stared at Zhou Qingfeng in disbelief. They couldn't believe that Zhou Qingfeng was so arrogant, even humiliating the head of a department in public. Although the Night Patrol Department was just a basic public security and stability maintenance agency, everyone knew that it was a department with low status but great power. To slap the face of the Night Patrol Department's headquarters like this was simply to offend them to death.

Zhou Qingfeng glanced around and continued, "The 20 million has been settled, but we still need 40 million. Manager Jiang, how much can your Ever-Normal Granary Department contribute? Give me an exact figure."

Jiang Hongla hesitated for a moment, then held up one finger: "It's the end of the year, and we at the Changping Division are also short of money. But for the sake of the overall situation, we can squeeze out ten million coins if we try."

Zhou Qingfeng knew that what Jiang Hongla said was true. Every year at the beginning of the year, all departments of Jianta would apply for a budget for the whole year. They would receive a year's worth of money. Once the budget was spent at the beginning or middle of the year, they would have to tighten their belts and live frugally.

Under normal circumstances, the city lord's mansion would not approve another funding.

It's currently mid-November, nearing the end of the year and the time for closing accounts, so it's normal for the Tiju Changping Company to be short of funds.

Zhou Qingfeng could submit a report to the City Lord's Mansion to apply for a large sum of money, and the City Lord's Mansion would make an exception and approve a sum of money, which would make the post-disaster reconstruction issue easy to resolve. However, this only proves that Zhou Qingfeng's abilities are still insufficient.

Zhou Qingfeng shook his head and held up three fingers: "Thirty million coins."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Hongla gritted his teeth and said, "Fifteen million coins."

Zhou Qingfeng said, "Twenty-five million coins."

Jiang Hongla said, "Twenty million coins, that's the most I can come up with. I simply can't raise any more."

She was speechless. Did they really think she was the head of the Changping Division?

She was just an official in charge, with superiors above her and a group of subordinates below her. Twenty million yuan wouldn't just appear out of thin air; it would inevitably mean cutting the welfare benefits, salaries, and bonuses of all officials in the entire department.

She'll definitely get a good scolding from her supervisor when she gets back, and her subordinates will all be cursing her behind her back, saying she's no good. She won't have a good winter. If Zhou Qingfeng pushes her any further, she's really ready to quit.

Zhou Qingfeng, knowing when to stop, nodded and said, "Alright, then it'll be twenty million coins."

Jiang Hongla's face showed bitterness, and the goodwill and admiration she had previously felt for Zhou Qingfeng vanished instantly.

She felt like she had been slaughtered like a pig, and she had no way to express her suffering.

Good heavens, I've spent money and effort and am now taking the blame to improve Zhou Silang's reputation. What a shameless and cunning person! On the other hand, such a shameless and cunning guy seems more worthy of investment.

"There are still 20 million coins left, General Haishen. Your city defense army is responsible for paying 10 million coins. Don't say no. In the end, this whole thing is a disaster caused by your city defense army's negligence, which allowed the Class A wanted criminal Ouyang to sneak into the city."

"Don't feel wronged that your city defense army is responsible for paying this ten million. To get to the bottom of it, we're cleaning up the mess for your city defense army. You tell me whether you can pay this ten million."

Upon hearing Zhou Qingfeng's words, the sea cucumber general was speechless. He could only stand up, clasp his hands, and accept the order: "We can provide it. Our city defense army will definitely deliver this ten million yuan in disaster relief funds on time."

The city defense army is not short of money. The soldiers inside are all sons and nephews of wealthy and powerful families. None of them are short of money. However, this does not mean that they will not have objections when their treatment and salary are reduced. On the contrary, their objections will be very strong and can easily reach the ears of the emperor. They are not easy to deal with.

Therefore, Zhou Qingfeng showed leniency towards the city defense troops, not going all out, only symbolically letting them take responsibility for a portion of the force. If they complained any further, they would truly be asking for trouble.

Zhou Qingfeng said, "Alright, the remaining ten million coins will be handled by the Fifth Division's Plum Blossom Division. They will take the necessary tools and allocate ten million coins from the Fifth Division's treasury to the disaster victims. The first batch of money should be distributed as soon as possible to appease the people."

Upon hearing this, Zhiqi clasped his hands in a fist and replied, "Yes, Commander."

Zhou Qingfeng stood up and glanced at the officials in front of him, saying, "I have one last thing to say. If anyone tries to sabotage me or cause trouble at this time, making me get scolded in front of my mother, I may cry for a while, but I can make you cry for a lifetime. Believe it or not. That's all I have to say. Dismissed."

After saying this, Zhou Qingfeng left the temporary disaster relief command camp with his hands behind his back.

Time flies like an arrow. Ordinary houses were rebuilt one by one, and cash subsidies were distributed to every affected household in the city. The turbulent and chaotic situation gradually stabilized and became orderly.

Seven days passed in the blink of an eye. On this day, Ye Yousi was secretly arrested by the Plum Blossom Spy. All the officials Zhuang Zheng wrote about in their confessions were also secretly arrested at the same time, without causing any disturbance.

The hideouts for brewing illicit liquor outside the city were also swiftly destroyed by the army. Everyone involved in the illicit liquor trade was secretly arrested, and none of them managed to escape without being alerted.

"Commander, Yan Wenjiu has confessed." Bi Muge handed the compiled interrogation record to Zhou Qingfeng.

Zhou Qingfeng didn't even look at it, but simply gestured for him to put it on the desk. Then he pointed to the 'Detailed Report on Disaster Relief and Post-Disaster Reconstruction' in his hand, and said to the servant beside him, "Servant, revise it properly. In this respect, you should learn more from Jin Wei. How can disaster relief be my achievement alone?"

"Xiao Hongyun did a great job at the disaster relief site, leading his colleagues from the Demon Suppression Division to protect the safety of the victims. Such an outstanding talent should be highlighted for the important role he played in the disaster relief."

"Medical Officer Lin, Director Duanmu, General Hai, and Chief Clerk Jiang all played their respective roles. Without their assistance, how could this disaster relief have gone so smoothly?"

Zhiqi paused for a moment, then understood and said, "I understand, I'll go and make the change right away."

The commander's meaning was clear: the credit would be shared, with the commander receiving the greatest credit, followed by highlighting Xiao Hongyun's contributions, and then adding the officials who had just been named.

As for the other officials, they can be mentioned in passing, without even needing to be named.

It can be said that Zhou Qingfeng can recommend whomever he wants to be credited, and he can also recommend whomever he doesn't want to be credited. Even if someone plays an important role, their name will never appear on the First Lady's desk.

The reason for recommending Xiao Hongyun for credit is that Xiao Hongyun is a staunch ally of the Zhou family and belongs to their camp. Now that it's time to share the spoils, it's essential to prioritize allies to increase the depth and strength of the bond of interests, thus maintaining a long-term strategic alliance.

After taking his leave, Zhou Qingfeng looked at Bi Muge, who was standing respectfully not far away. He picked up the interrogation records from the desk and casually asked, "Tell me about the progress of your interrogation."

Bi Muge clasped his hands in a salute and said, "Commander, Yan Wenjiu has confessed all his crimes. He was ordered by Zhai Xingyuan to assassinate you, but he failed."

"He also admitted to having a stake in Zhai Xingyuan's bootlegging business, but he has now sold it all for cash. He also admitted to being Yu Chuxin, a Class A wanted criminal, and that he and Ouyang were sworn brothers and came from the same gang."

Zhou Qingfeng raised an eyebrow and casually flipped through the interrogation records. Bi Muge was, after all, an old classmate, and when he stabbed someone in the back, he was accurate and ruthless. He had a geisha named Qimeng in his hands, and Yan Wenjiu easily confessed on his own.

Yan Wenjiu had only one request: that Qimeng not be involved and that he be guaranteed not to be tortured, to be well-fed and clothed before being executed. In return, he would confess all his crimes.

Bi Muge fulfilled all of Yan Wenjiu's small requests, and only then did Yan Wenjiu confess to all his crimes.

"Did Zhai Xingyuan instigate this? Did Luo Bingyi know?"

Upon hearing this, Bi Muge clasped his hands in a fist and replied, "Yan Wenjiu said that Luo Bingyi was unaware of the situation, and that Zhai Xingyuan did it all behind Luo Bingyi's back. Afterwards, Luo Bingyi even gave Zhai Xingyuan a good scolding, and he was really angry about it."

Zhou Qingfeng tapped the desk: "So, in other words, Luo Bingyi knew that Zhai Xingyuan sent Yan Wenjiu to assassinate me but concealed it and deliberately covered it up. Then Luo Bingyi has also committed a capital crime."

Bi Muge lowered his head, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Yes, Commander."

Zhou Qingfeng said, "Well done. All the evidence is now in place. You will personally lead the team to arrest Zhai Xingyuan. As for Luo Bingyi, leave him alone for now. Remember to keep your communication bracelet working. If anything unexpected happens, you can contact us immediately."

Bi Muge clasped his hands in a salute: "I will obey the Commander's orders."

Bi Muge quickly left the main office hall. Xiao Hongyun brushed past him and entered the main hall. Zhou Qingfeng saw Xiao Hongyun arrive and waved him over with a smile, indicating that he should go to the tea room to drink tea and chat.

Xiao Hongyun and Zhou Qingfeng entered the tea room one after the other and took their seats.

Zhou Qingfeng took a sip of tea and smiled, "Old Xiao, I already have someone in mind as to who the mole is."

Xiao Hongyun, dressed in white, lightly waved his folding fan and said, "Let me guess, is it Che Yuxuan?"

Zhou Qingfeng smiled and offered tea, saying, "Great minds think alike."

Xiao Hongyun pointed at Zhou Qingfeng with a folding fan in one hand, then raised his teacup with a wicked smile and clinked it against Zhou Qingfeng's. Finally, he took a sip of tea and said, "The dead can't cry out for justice. This person is heavy enough to take the blame."

Zhou Qingfeng said, "Let's close the case of the Killing Official Pill. Che Yuxuan secretly sided with the Renxin Sect, assisted the Renxin Sect in conducting drug trials in the Sword Tower, and helped the Renxin Sect's scoundrel escape unscathed after the incident was exposed. We successfully thwarted the Renxin Sect's conspiracy and uncovered the traitor planted by the Renxin Sect in the Sword Tower."

Xiao Hongyun stroked his chin: "I'll fabricate evidence, using the diary as proof. What do you think?"

Zhou Qingfeng chuckled: "Alright, let's talk about the details. Details determine success or failure, so as not to let others see through our deception and accuse us of faking it. Although Che Yuxuan is dead, he still has a powerful uncle."

The Renxin Sect is the number one evil sect, and their reputation is already infamous.

It makes no difference whether there's one more or one less black pot.

Xiao Hongyun and Zhou Qingfeng colluded and conspired to pin the blame for the traitor on the dead man. They kept discussing the details of framing him and fabricating evidence. Che Yuxuan never expected that even though he was already dead, they would still exploit him to extract his remaining value.

If Che Yuxuan were alive, he would shout, "Damn it, you beast!"