The crackdown on organized crime began with the arrest of the mother-in-law.

Before Zhao Guofu made the call, Dong Houde had already guessed that Zhao Guofu might call him.

The only thing the other party has been concerned about since leaving Zhulin County for so many years is Zhao Guojun's affairs.

However, there are some things that one can say with good character, but there are some things that one should absolutely never say.

When Dong Houde joined Qin Chuan in capturing Zhao Guojun without informing Zhao Guofu, Dong Houde decided to side with Qin Chuan.

To be honest, there are many reasons why Dong Houde made this decision.

First, following Qin Chuan means you'll get to eat meat.

Lu Zhiguo is the best example. Qin Chuan had only been there for a little over two months when Lu Zhiguo was promoted from the captain of the first squadron to the deputy captain of the criminal investigation brigade.

This position was something that Lu Zhiguo, Wang Haomin, and Dong Houde all considered, and all wanted to take.

After Cao Tianrun was arrested, all three of them actually had a chance.

However, Lu Zhiguo was the first to follow Qin Chuan.

So, Lu Zhiguo took the role.

It has nothing to do with ability; it's all about following the right people.

Secondly, the crimes committed by Song Yaozong's criminal gang... truly abhorred Dong Houde!

Dong Houde himself was a policeman, so he knew very well that if it weren't for these police station chiefs and these policemen backing up Song Yaozong's criminal gang and exonerating them, they wouldn't be so arrogant.

Capturing Zhao Guojun was exactly what he wanted to do.

Third, taking advantage of the opportunity to arrest Zhao Guojun, Dong Houde could just distance himself from Zhao Guofu.

When Zhao Guofu was in Zhulin County, he had shady dealings with his underlings, so he must have something to hide. Although Dong Houde didn't know how serious his situation was, he took this opportunity to distance himself from Zhao Guofu and clear his name.

Anyway, when he promoted me, all he gave me was two cases of Moutai and two cartons of Huazi cigarettes.

This is not a big deal.

Everyone else received one too.

If the truth comes out in the future, Qin Chuan only needs to say a word for him, and Dong Houde will be fine.

"Old leader, we recently arrested members of Song Yaozong's criminal gang and are collecting evidence of their crimes throughout the county. We have indeed arrested quite a few people."

Of course we can talk about this; the whole county knows, and it's fine to talk about it.

There was a moment of silence on the other end, then the question was asked: "I heard that you also arrested Zhao Guojun, the director of the Fuqiang Town Police Station?"

"What, you're just going to deal with Song Yaozong, why are you turning on your own people?"

"Oh dear, I'm not quite sure about that. It was a decision made by higher-ups... Old boss, the captain called me. There might be something I need to discuss. I'll report back to you later."

snort!

Zhao Guofu could tell that Dong Houde didn't want to say anything, so he just made up an excuse to hang up.

"Okay, get busy."

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

They've grown up and won't listen to me anymore!

Zhao Guofu narrowed his eyes slightly. Did he really think that once he left, his words would no longer carry any weight in Zhulin County?

Qin Chuan was naturally unaware that Zhao Guofu in Xi'an was preparing to cause him trouble.

But even if he knew, he wouldn't care.

Although the public security system receives work guidance from higher authorities, its personnel are under local jurisdiction.

Even if he is the deputy director of the Xing'an City Public Security Bureau, what can he do to me?

At this moment, Qin Chuan was leading his men to the Land Planning Bureau.

There's a bureau chief waiting for me to arrest.

That very evening, news that the Criminal Investigation Brigade had arrested three police station chiefs, one deputy chief, and two bureau chiefs spread throughout Zhulin County.

Organization Department of the County Party Committee.

"Old Guo, what's going on? Is this the order from County Magistrate Mingguang?"

"Why do you care whose opinion it is? Just keep a low profile and behave yourself."

"With so many positions now vacant, let's think about recommending candidates."

County Finance Bureau.

"That land planning issue...it has nothing to do with you, right?"

"What does this have to do with me? I just had a meal and made a connection... I didn't do anything."

County Party Committee Office.

"Sir, you should report to County Head Mingguang. If a deputy director like me goes there, wouldn't I just be asking for trouble?"

Chen Mingguang has been working overtime lately, and Zhulin County is now in dire need of reconstruction.

However, at the same time, it is also thriving. As the saying goes, "no destruction, no construction." The breaking of the original order means that a new order must be established.

And all of this was in Chen Mingguang's hands.

"County Magistrate Mingguang, there's something I need to report to you..."

A moment later, Chen Mingguang took off his glasses: "You said... the Criminal Investigation Brigade arrested three police station chiefs and two bureau chiefs today?"

Office Director Chen Liangjun nodded affirmatively, his forehead beaded with sweat from nervousness.

The former office director, Zhang Ke, was arrested a few days ago, and Chen Liangjun had only been in office for a few days.

What time is it now? Such a sensitive time, causing such a big fuss, isn't this just adding to the county head's troubles?

If it were any other department, they wouldn't even need to report to Chen Mingguang; he would just go over and give them a dressing down.

But the county public security bureau is different. Zhou Xuexi was promoted by Chen Mingguang, and Qin Chuan, the captain of the criminal investigation team under him, is someone you can't mess with.

"Well, what do you think... should I look into it?"

Chen Mingguang put down the documents, took out a cigarette, and office director Chen Liangjun immediately lit it for him.

"Are they all connected to Song Yaozong's criminal gang?"

The other person nodded and put the lighter in his pocket. He didn't actually smoke, but his boss did, so the lighter was the most important item he always carried besides his phone.

"I heard that Captain Qin suspects them... that they are their protectors."

"Since they are acting as a protective umbrella, they should be arrested and investigated thoroughly. If there is no problem, then there is no problem; if there is a problem, then the case should be handed over to the judiciary, and the matter should be handled accordingly."

"Yes."

Chen Liangjun left Chen Mingguang's office and let out a long sigh.

Three police station chiefs were arrested, one of whom was also a member of the county public security bureau's party committee. Two other bureau chiefs were also arrested. Despite the magnitude of this event, Chen Mingguang showed absolutely no surprise.

What does this mean?

This means the other party already knew.

"How's it going?"

The reason why Li Ping, the deputy director of the office, was so worried was because the director of the planning bureau, who was his apprentice, was his brother-in-law!

"The county magistrate already knew about this... let's just leave it alone."

Zhulin County is large, with a population of several hundred thousand, but it is also small, with only a few people in power.

In the county, everyone knows who is related to whom and who is related to whom.

Chen Liangjun glanced at Li Ping, not really saying anything, but still offering a word of advice: "Don't get involved in your brother-in-law's affairs. It's not worth getting yourself into trouble in the end."

"But……"

"Old Li! What's with the 'buts'?"

"Of those who fell into Qin Chuan's hands, how many have you seen come out unharmed?"