The Official Ladder: I ascend to the pinnacle of power, wielding the power of life and death.

Upon hearing Jiang Yiming's account, the crowd exchanged glances, their expressions varied.

I don’t know what I’m thinking.

Wang Xianming kept his head down, drawing something with his pen.

Jiang Yiming glanced at the people present, only lingering on Wang Xianming briefly before looking away.

"Alright, we've digressed. Let's get back to the dismissal of Zhao Quan and Zhang Xiangsheng."

Jiang Yiming said, "The Water Resources Bureau and the Environmental Protection Bureau failed to deal with the illegal sand mining vessels in a timely manner. These two departments bear direct responsibility and must bear it. I propose that they be dismissed from their posts, pending further investigation by the Discipline Inspection Commission. If other officials involved are found, they will all be dealt with severely without any leniency!"

Does anyone have any objections?

“Such a big thing has happened, and someone has to take responsibility. I fully support removing Zhang Xiangsheng and Zhao Quan from their posts.”

"I also support removing them from their posts."

Chen Zixin, Zhu Xinglei, and other members of the county party committee standing committee spoke in succession, expressing their support.

Several onlookers, seeing that neither Zhang Yuntao nor Wang Xianming spoke, did not dare to voice their opposition.

Thus, the decision was passed without a doubt.

After leaving the conference room, Jiang Yiming ate a bowl of instant noodles and then took Ding Li to the city.

Before setting off, Du Zhengqiang found Jiang Yiming.

“Secretary Yiming, as the investigation deepens and the struggle intensifies, those people are willing to risk their lives for profit. I’m worried they might do something desperate and harm you. So, I’ve reported this to the Municipal Public Security Bureau and, for your safety, I’ve provided you with a pistol and twenty rounds of ammunition for your use during this period. You can return the gun after this time is over.”

Du Zhengqiang said, "Like you, I've always felt that Li Weijun's shooting was definitely not simple, and there must be other reasons behind it. I will continue to investigate. But this also shows that once they go crazy, they dare to kill anyone."

“The things you’ve been dealing with lately have been touching on their core interests. They will definitely turn their attention to you. So your safety is extremely important right now.”

"Okay, I'll take this gun."

Jiang Yiming did not refuse; he cherished his life more than anyone else.

After leaving Xinping County, Jiang Yiming and Ding Li headed to the municipal party committee compound.

The journey took more than two hours and included a section of mountain road.

"Brother Ding, this is a pistol. Recently, someone seems to be trying to harm us. Keep an eye on things and strike when the time is right."

Jiang Yiming gave the gun and bullets to Ding Li.

Ding Li was already employed by the county public security bureau, and Jiang Yiming had Du Zhengqiang register the gun he was issued under Ding Li's name.

Ding Li's fighting skills and shooting accuracy are many times better than his.

The pistol is very effective in Ding Li's hands, but it would be much less effective if it were in my own.

"Director Du told me that I would protect your safety."

Ding Li took the gun, his expression resolute.

Although he doesn't talk much, it doesn't mean he can't observe or think.

He had seen everything Jiang Yiming had done.

Putting aside the fact that he helped himself and his sister, Jiang Yiming, as a cadre, absolutely deserves everyone's support.

From any perspective, he had to protect Jiang Yiming's safety and naturally couldn't let the bad guys succeed.

The car sped along the road, and Jiang Yiming closed his eyes and leaned back in his seat to rest.

the other side.

"The target has already set off. Get ready. This time, we must make sure he can't utter a word!"

"Don't worry, we've prepared two plans. No matter how capable he is, he won't survive until today!"

"Try to make it an accident."

"Don't worry, we're prepared for any unforeseen circumstances."

"Okay, I'm waiting for your good news."

After hanging up the phone, the man dressed in black took out binoculars and observed the passing vehicles.

About half an hour later, he picked up his phone and made a call: "The target vehicle has passed. There is another vehicle about 300 meters ahead of the target vehicle. Let the first one pass first, and then throw the roadblock."

"receive."

Soon after a white car drove by, stones of varying sizes fell from the mountain and rolled into the middle of the road.

Ding Li was driving when he saw the sudden accident. He slammed on the brakes, then quickly reversed and accelerated, sending the car rolling more than ten meters backward.

Just then, more than a dozen stones of varying sizes fell from the spot where their car had just stopped, some of the larger stones being bigger than millstones.

Jiang Yiming also woke up at this moment, frowning and asking, "What's wrong?"

“Secretary Yiming, there have been rockfalls ahead, but I think it was caused by someone.”

Ding Li, his eyes alert and focused, said, "If it were naturally formed, there would not only be large rocks, but also a large number of small rocks rolling down. Although the rocks in front are of various sizes, none of them are particularly small, which does not match the characteristics of naturally falling rocks."

"Therefore, I think someone is lying in ambush nearby, intending to attack you here. Just now, several large rocks appeared where we were. If we hadn't retreated in time, we probably would have been crushed to death."

What do we do now?

Jiang Yiming knew that if it weren't for Ding Li's quick reflexes, they would probably have been crushed to death.

Ding Li was more experienced in such critical moments, and he should follow Ding Li's instructions.

"If I'm not mistaken, they were blocked from behind as well. Since they couldn't kill us, they'll definitely try other methods. I don't know what they are yet."

Ding Li quickly said, "I suggest we abandon the car and escape down the mountain."

"it is good."

Jiang Yiming said in a deep voice, "Now you are the commander, you don't need to ask for my opinion. Just tell us what to do, and we will do it."

“Okay. Secretary Jiang, I’ll park the car on the side of the road. You stay in the car and don’t move. I’ll get out first and signal to them that we’re going to escape. Then you throw your clothes out and see how they react. After that, no matter what they do, you get out from the left side. You have to be quick.”

After parking the car on the side of the road, Ding Li quickly finished speaking, then opened the car door and jumped out to the left. However, he did not leave but lay down next to the car.

He was worried that the other party was carrying a gun, in which case they would have to be extra careful.

Jiang Yiming did as Ding Li instructed and immediately threw out the clothes.

Just then, a gunshot rang out, hitting the clothes.

Jiang Yiming broke out in a cold sweat, but he didn't hesitate at all. While the other person was stunned, he quickly jumped down.

"Secretary Jiang, let's find some cover and hide. When they catch up, we'll fight back."

Ding Li calmly replied, "They won't have too many armed men, as that would make us too conspicuous. But we can't keep running either, or they might shoot us from behind. The only way to resolve this crisis is to hide and wait for them to take the bait before launching a counterattack."

He was confident in his marksmanship!

"Okay, it's up to you."

Jiang Yiming followed Ding Li crawling forward for more than ten meters before hiding behind a large rock.

Ding Li hid about a meter away from Jiang Yiming.

This position not only allows you to observe the surroundings, but also provides a clear view of Jiang Yiming's surroundings.

In this way, it can both protect Jiang Yiming and launch a counterattack.

Halfway up the mountain, a gunman, furious that his shot, fired with complete concentration, had hit his clothes, exclaimed, "Damn, that's really cunning!"

However, this also aroused his competitive spirit, and he chased after them with his gun.