The Hou Family? How could it be?

One must know that the Hou Family's "rebellion" back then is still vividly remembered.

After that incident.

Though the Hou Family's followers were not completely eradicated.

Most of their power was already wiped out.

Although surprised.

Chen Fang immediately thought of something else.

He remembered, during his last visit to Yuanjing to meet with Shangguan Shoudong, he unintentionally encountered the leader of the Heavenly Appearance Sect, Lin Run, at the hotel.

Afterward, the other person who secretly met him at the hotel, was that not Hou Yuanzheng?

However, this still doesn't make sense.

Because later, Shangguan Shoudong confirmed over the phone that Hou Yuanzheng was imprisoned in Institution 401.

Thinking of this.

He asked Yang Xi, "What do you mean by the Hou Family's power? Have you seen anyone from the Hou Family?"

Yang Xi nodded heavily.

Said, "Not long ago, probably around the time you were appointed as mayor, I saw Hou Yuanzheng. Initially, I wasn't sure, but later I confirmed it after searching online at home."

A bolt from the blue.

It truly was a bolt from the blue.

Chen Fang could now confirm that there indeed was an unusual connection between the Hou Family and the Heavenly Appearance Sect.

He took a deep breath, looked at Zhou Jingyan, and said, "Secretary Zhou, it seems we need to act quickly. If a revolt breaks out, the consequences are unimaginable."

"I'll report to Secretary Jiang right away."

Zhou Jingyan immediately stood up.

Just as she was about to pick up the red hotline phone on the table.

There was a snapping sound.

Chen Fang pressed her hand down.

Said, "We can't report, Jiang Chuo is also problematic."

"Nonsense, Secretary Jiang and the Hou Family are irreconcilable enemies. If it weren't for him that day, who knows whose world this would be now."

Zhou Jingyan scolded.

It was indeed a fact.

Jiang Chuo played a significant role during the confrontation against the Hou Family's rebellion.

But the notebook Jiang Chuo took from Chen Fang's hand was related to the Heavenly Appearance Sect, so why was he so eager to get that notebook?

Moreover.

Zhang Bangqi is the closest of the close to Jiang Chuo.

He turned out to be an "Immortal Leader" within the Heavenly Appearance Sect.

How do you explain this?

Although Chen Fang couldn't yet untangle the relationships involved, his intuition told him that Jiang Chuo was undoubtedly connected to the entire matter.

"Both of you needn't argue; it's not just Rongjiang City that will face this, other prefecture-level cities will too, and even nationwide large and medium-sized cities will experience similar issues. This is not an isolated case but nationwide."

Just as the two were in a heated debate.

Yang Xi's words.

Stunned both of them simultaneously.

Their eyes turned towards Yang Xi at the same time.

Yang Xi nodded.

Very deliberately said, "A major upheaval is coming!"

A major upheaval is coming.

Truly, a major upheaval is coming.

If similar events happened nationwide, it would mean the political situation throughout the country would become chaotic, and no one could guarantee whether the military might get involved.

If that really were the case.

How severe the consequences would be, they dared not even think about.

Chen Fang shuddered.

Looked at Zhou Jingyan.

Asked, "Isn't the leadership transition happening tomorrow?"

Zhou Jingyan nodded, saying, "Yes, tomorrow is the 21st, and the highest election meeting will be held tomorrow."

"I understand, I understand, I understand everything now..."

Chen Fang suddenly exclaimed as if he realized something.

He didn't care about the strange looks from Zhou Jingyan and Yang Xi anymore.

Pulled out his phone, immediately dialed a number.

The call was quickly answered.

Chen Fang directly shouted, "Director Li, where is the leader now?"

The Director Li he shouted for was Shangguan Shoudong's assistant, Li Chong.

Li Chong was taken aback, saying, "The leader is in a meeting, is something wrong?"

"I have an urgent matter, I need to speak with the leader immediately."

Chen Fang said.

Director Li hesitated for a moment.

Said, "It might not be possible now, at least another hour, the leader's meeting this time is very important, I can't interrupt."

An hour.

An hour is enough.

Chen Fang urged, "Director Li, no matter what happens, as soon as the leader finishes the meeting, you must call me back immediately, okay?"

"Alright, I'll arrange it."

After speaking.

The other party hung up the call.

Looking at the anxious Chen Fang.

Zhou Jingyan asked, "You said you know everything, what exactly are you talking about?"

"Hou Jidao... the problem lies with Hou Jidao..."

Chen Fang stated with certainty.

What Hou Jidao laid down was a series of grand schemes.

This plan, not only Chen Fang, but even Shangguan Shoudong became pawns in his game.

First, let's talk about Hou Jidao's situation at the time.

The three major families had developed to a point beyond control.

And the higher-ups had confirmed Shangguan Shoudong as the next highest leader several years earlier.

Shangguan Shoudong, by nature, loathed the families deeply and criticized their flaws in many public forums.

At that time, Hou Jidao realized to continue surviving, there was only one way, which was to have someone from the Hou Family reach the highest position, or at least send a representative of the Hou Family to the highest position.

During the first round of "rebellion."

Hou Jidao's assassination attempt on Shangguan Shoudong was fierce.

But looking back now, it was like child's play, not worth mentioning at all.

If Hou Jidao had really been well-prepared.

It would have been impossible for Chen Fang and Shangguan Shoudong to escape unscathed.

Then there's only one possibility.

Hou Jidao's failure this round was merely a feint.

What they wanted to do was have another person rise to prominence and become the nation's pillar, and that person is Jiang Chuo.

Upon hearing this.

Zhou Jingyan and Yang Xi almost simultaneously screamed, "What? Secretary Jiang?"

Chen Fang nodded.

Said, "After the last rebellion occurred, Jiang Chuo was the biggest beneficiary. Not only did he regain his position as Provincial Committee Secretary, but he was also elected as a government affairs committee member in last month's highest meeting, something that's never happened before in Yong'an Province's history; although the media hasn't extensively covered the Hou Family's rebellion, Jiang Chuo's image as turning the tide has become deeply ingrained internally. Secretary Zhou, you can't deny that I'm stating a fact, right?"

Zhou Jingyan nodded.

It was a tacit acknowledgment.

The Hou Family's other play.

Was the Heavenly Appearance Sect.

The Heavenly Appearance Sect has grown exceptionally rapidly over the years.

Why is that?

Apart from Lin Run's cult teachings' incitement, there was also some help from covert forces.

Why was Jiang Chuo so desperate to get that notebook back then? It's simple, that notebook had the primary "leader" list of the Heavenly Appearance Sect at the time.

Only by obtaining that notebook, acquiring its contents, could one establish contact with the Heavenly Appearance Sect.

And could then conduct genuine cooperation.

"Do you mean that the Hou Family sacrificed itself just to promote Jiang Chuo? Isn't that price too high?"

Yang Xi asked incredulously.

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