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

“Secretary Yiming, Secretary Wei has given me instructions, but we need to go through the relevant procedures. Even if we go through the simplified procedures, it will still take some time.”

Yang Zhen, secretary of the municipal discipline inspection commission, said: "According to relevant requirements, you must hand over the evidence of Wang Xianming's crimes to our municipal discipline inspection commission so that we can proceed with the relevant procedures and place him under investigation."

"Here's the arrangement: I'll make an exception. You arrange for someone to send the documents over, and I'll process the paperwork simultaneously. By the time your materials arrive, our paperwork will be almost complete. We'll then do a quick review of the evidence, and if there are no issues, we'll immediately send someone to Xinping County. What do you think?"

Jiang Yiming thought about it and realized that this was already the fastest possible speed.

"Okay, we'll do as Secretary Yang asks. I'll arrange for someone to deliver the documents to the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection immediately."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Yiming said, "Director Zhengqiang, send someone to deliver the evidence of Wang Xianming's illegal and criminal activities to the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection. Be careful to keep it confidential. We can't afford any problems at this critical juncture; it would be best to use a covert approach."

"Don't worry, Secretary. Leave this to me. I will make sure to deliver the evidence safely to the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection."

Du Zhengqiang said earnestly.

"Okay, you go ahead and do your thing. I'll figure out a way to stall Wang Xianming."

After seeing Du Zhengqiang off, Jiang Yiming called Chen Wei in: "Director Chen, please inform the leaders of the 'four major bodies,' the heads of county-level departments, and the heads of township party and government organs that a county-level meeting to promote the optimization of the business environment will be held at 1 p.m. This afternoon. The county-level departments such as public security, industry and commerce, civil affairs, and housing and construction should give work reports, and the four sub-district offices, as well as Donggou Township and Yusha Town, should give typical speeches."

"Anyone who wants to take leave must get my approval in person."

"Yes, Secretary, I will notify them immediately."

After Chen Wei left, Jiang Yiming stood by the window, looking at the pedestrians coming and going downstairs, feeling somewhat uneasy.

He always felt that things wouldn't be resolved so easily.

After all, Wang Xianming had worked in Xinping County for over twenty years, serving as the head of the county's organization department for two years and the executive deputy county head for six years. His network of connections was extremely extensive, making it no easy task to get him imprisoned.

He could only try his best to make the arrangements.

Just as Jiang Yiming had predicted, Wang Xianming soon learned that the county public security bureau was about to send the evidence materials involving him to the municipal discipline inspection commission.

Wang Xianming immediately called Sun Mingda, requesting to meet with the three brothers, Sun Mingda, Sun Mingwu, and Sun Minghua, for a detailed discussion.

"I suspect you're already being monitored by them, so it's not convenient for you to come to my house."

Sun Mingda said, "Let's go to the Transportation Bureau, to Lao San's place."

"Okay, you guys set off right away. I'll leave in ten minutes. We'll talk in detail when we get there."

Not long after, the three brothers, Sun Mingda, Sun Mingwu, and Sun Minghua, gathered together in the office of the county transportation bureau director.

Soon, Wang Xianming also arrived.

"County Magistrate Xianming, what's the matter that you're in such a hurry to see us?"

Sun Minghua, director of the county transportation bureau, began to speak.

He knew that Wang Xianming wouldn't ask to see the three brothers unless it was something very urgent.

"Jiang Yiming has made his move."

Wang Xianming said with a stern face, "What are you all good for? With so many men, you can't even handle Jiang Yiming!"

"County Magistrate Xianming, what are you saying? Don't we want to get rid of Jiang Yiming? The key is that not only does he have a skilled henchman by his side, but Du Zhengqiang has also secretly provided him with a gun. How could our men possibly be a match for him?"

Sun Mingwu said unhappily.

"Okay, there's no point in saying all this."

Sun Minghua interrupted their argument and asked, "County Magistrate Xianming, what did you mean when you said Jiang Yiming made a move?"

"You all know about the county public security bureau catching a thief. That thief stole my calligraphy and paintings, gold bars, and some cash. When Liao Xiandong was the director, I asked him to help investigate, but he never caught the thief. I thought the thief was from out of town, so I let it go. But Jiang Yiming and his team caught him recently."

Wang Xianming said, "Someone from the county public security bureau told me that the thief was pointing out which house he had stolen from. In order not to expose my situation, I asked the deputy captain of the criminal investigation team to help me deal with this guy. Who knew that Jiang Yiming was very cunning and had set a trap in advance, waiting for me to walk into it. My informants in the county public security bureau were almost all taken down."

"Fortunately, one or two people have not been exposed. They sent me a message saying that the county public security bureau is organizing police forces to send the evidence involving me to the municipal discipline inspection commission."

"You guys need to think of something quickly. We're all in this together. If something happens to me, you won't be able to escape either."

“County Magistrate Xianming, there’s no point in saying that. You came to us because you want us to solve your problems, not because you’re resorting to threats.”

Sun Mingwu's eyes flashed with a fierce light.

Sensing the murderous intent in Sun Mingwu's eyes, Wang Xianming quickly said, "That's not what I meant, Fifth Master. Don't be angry. I was just too anxious and misspoke."

He knew Sun Mingwu's character well; he was ruthless and extremely cruel. Several inhumane family annihilation cases in Xinping County were all orchestrated by him.

"Third brother, what do you suggest we do to solve this?"

Sun Mingwu didn't argue with Wang Xianming and looked at Sun Minghua.

Sun Minghua pondered for a moment and said, "Let's prepare for two scenarios. First, Lao Wu should immediately send someone to intercept the police car on the way and find a way to destroy the materials. Remember, try not to hurt anyone to avoid causing unnecessary trouble."

"If we don't kill them, are we supposed to reason with them and ask them for evidence?"

Sun Mingwu felt that what his third brother said was a bit far-fetched.

"Use your brain and think of a way to outsmart them."

Sun Minghua said, "The evidence is so important this time, at least three police officers will be sent. Are you going to kill all three of them? Do you think things haven't gotten big enough?"

"Here's what we'll do: they'll be heading to the city, so they'll inevitably pass through the Liji Township vegetable market. When they do, have someone create chaos. If they get out of their car to stop us, take the opportunity to pour gasoline on the police car and burn it down. If they have any documents on them, take advantage of the chaos to steal them. With so many people around, they won't dare to fire indiscriminately."

"If they don't get out of the car, keep pouring gasoline into the car, leaving them an exit to escape, and try not to hurt anyone."

It wasn't that he cared about the lives of these junior police officers, but rather that he was worried about escalating the situation and making it difficult to suppress.

"Okay, I'll listen to you. I'll immediately arrange for someone to wait at the Liji Township vegetable market, create chaos, and burn the documents."

Sun Mingwu went straight to the inner office and made a phone call to arrange for his subordinates to handle the situation.

"Third Brother, what else are you preparing?"

Sun Mingda inquired.

"If we fail to prevent the Public Security Bureau from sending the information to the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, then we should immediately send County Chief Xianming out of Xinping County and have him smuggled to another country to temporarily hide."

Sun Minghua said, "County Chief Wang, your daughter is already a Canadian citizen and has been living abroad for a long time. After you go abroad this time, you can reunite with her."