"I heard that Chen Fang is about to make a move, is this information accurate?"

Jiang Chuo asked.

The phone stayed silent for a moment before replying, "It's true. They just had a meeting to plan it out. The location is a steel factory in Changshan District. Most of their people have already started moving towards that direction."

"Good, I understand. Continue to keep silent."

Having said that, Jiang Chuo hung up the phone.

He let out a long sigh and a smile appeared on his lips.

Picking up the phone on the table, he pressed a button and said, "Bangqi, come in."

Shortly after.

Zhang Bangqi entered, asking, "Leader, what are your orders?"

Jiang Chuo answered, "Now go and inform the Municipal Public Security Bureau and the people from the Provincial Public Security Department to come to me. Also, call over the People's Armed Police Mobile Detachment, but don't mention what this is about. Remember, secrecy is paramount."

"Yes, I understand."

After Zhang Bangqi left.

Jiang Chuo's expression turned dark.

He muttered, "Chen Fang, oh Chen Fang, getting involved with the criminal underworld, your life is pretty much over."

Eight o'clock in the evening.

In an abandoned village less than a kilometer from the old steel factory.

The command center had been set up.

The TV crew was also in position.

For today's arrest operation, Jiang Chuo was ready to create a big impact, for, after all, eradicating two major criminal gangs from Yong'an Province all at once was an unprecedented achievement.

Therefore.

He was ready to personally participate in today's operation.

His secretary brought him a bulletproof vest, which he brushed aside in front of the reporters.

Eight fifteen.

The walkie-talkie crackled to life.

"Report to Number One, Report to Number One, both sides have started fighting, with numbers as high as two to three hundred people."

This was a report coming from a surveillance position.

Another monitoring position reported, "Report to Number One, Report to Number One, there are casualties at the scene, estimating injuries..."

Both surveillance positions reported that the fighting had begun.

The smile on Jiang Chuo's lips couldn't be held back anymore.

He picked up the walkie-talkie and declared righteously, "I announce, Operation Thunderbolt officially begins!"

At his command.

Police cars went out from all directions.

The open space around the old steel factory was lit by blazing police lights.

The car doors swung open.

Fully armed public security police, criminal police, armed police, riot police, and special police were all mobilized, swiftly surrounding the factory's perimeter walls.

At this time.

Jiang Chuo's designated car had arrived.

Beneath the live broadcast cameras, Jiang Chuo struck a commanding pose as he stepped out of the car, raised his hand, and gave a forceful chop.

It was the signal to attack.

A clanging sound was heard.

A specialized armed police vehicle broke through the large iron gate.

The other police forces quickly climbed over the walls and seized control of every corner of the old steel factory.

To be honest, those inside already had no chance of escape.

"Don't move, don't move, everyone put your hands on your head and squat down…"

Commands from the police echoed from within.

It seemed they already had the situation under control.

Jiang Chuo straightened his collar and said to the reporters, "Come on, let's go in."

Surrounded by the group.

Jiang Chuo walked assertively into the factory area.

In front of him on the open ground, hundreds of people were squatting with their heads in their hands—some wearing black T-shirts, others white.

They had all been ordered to squat with their heads down.

The ground was strewn with an assortment of weapons.

There were Red Tassel Spears, machetes, and Wolf Fang Clubs.

Even under some people, a few homemade guns could be seen.

Besides that.

Stains of blood were also visible on the ground.

Some had head injuries, others had wounded arms...

In short, the situation on site was quite gruesome.

"Absolutely a disaster to the country and the people, lawless!"

Jiang Chuo angrily rebuked in a serious manner.

It was at this moment.

A person stood up from the midst of the crowd.

They addressed Jiang Chuo, "Secretary Jiang, what do you mean by this?"

Jiang Chuo looked closely and couldn't help but laugh inwardly, the man was none other than Guo Peihan.

He spoke sternly, "What do I mean? I am cracking down on organized crime. You scum have caused so much damage to society. Take him away in handcuffs!"

No sooner had he spoken.

Two special police officers stepped forward.

They handcuffed Guo Peihan.

Scanning the room,

He also spotted Zhang Cheng squatting not far away.

He smirked coldly in his heart.

Pointing in his direction, he shouted, "That man there, handcuff him as well!"

Another two officers picked Zhang Cheng up from the ground and handcuffed him directly.

With the two main culprits captured,

The weight on their minds finally settled completely.

It was at this moment.

A voice started yelling, "Secretary Jiang, it's a misunderstanding... a misunderstanding..."

Jiang Chuo looked over, his face lit with joy, the person was none other than Chen Fang.

"Comrade Chen Fang, what is the meaning of a deputy head of Jinde County being here?" Jiang Chuo asked sternly.

Chen Fang said with a jesting smile, "Secretary Jiang, you've misunderstood. You've really misunderstood. How about you ask the journalists to turn off their cameras, and I'll explain?"

Turn off the cameras?

That was simply not possible.

He had come to show his power; how could he possibly turn them off?

Besides, it was a live broadcast, and he wanted to turn the physical confrontation into concrete evidence, so no one could dispute it afterward.

"Comrade Chen Fang, I am very disappointed in you. As a public servant of the people, you dared to join forces with a criminal organization. Bring him in and handcuff him too!" Jiang Chuo commanded.

At this command,

Chen Fang was also handcuffed.

"No, Secretary Jiang, you've misunderstood. We haven't broken any laws," Chen Fang exclaimed.

Jiang Chuo sneered, "Haven't broken any laws? Do you think I'm blind? We've caught you red-handed; do you still want to argue?"

Chen Fang smiled faintly.

He approached Jiang Chuo.

And whispered, "Secretary Jiang, I asked you to turn off the camera because if you don't, you may regret it later."

"You dare to threaten me? Am I someone who is afraid of threats?" Jiang Chuo reproached loudly and righteously.

Chen Fang nodded and said, "Alright, if that's how it is, you can't blame me then. You want it to be said in front of the cameras, then I'll say it. I have a question for Secretary Jiang, who told you we were fighting here?"

"Police intelligence, and you don't need to worry about that," Jiang Chuo replied.

Chen Fang snorted coldly, "Then the police forces of Yongan Province and Rongjiang City are a joke in front of all the people of the province."

"What did you say? How dare you speak such nonsense?" Jiang Chuo warned.

"It's not nonsense. The hat you've put on them... We clearly weren't fighting, yet you mobilize so many people to come here. This isn't a crackdown on crime; this is clearly an attack on political rivals. For the sake of becoming the governor, Secretary Jiang, you're really going all out."

Chen Fang's words were becoming increasingly outrageous.

Jiang Chuo, somewhat in a fury, pointed at him and shouted, "Take him away!"

Just as two officers gripped his shoulders,

From the crowd, a bellow erupted, "I want to see who dares to move!"

There was a moment of surprise.

From the darkness,

Several figures slowly made their way out.

When they reached the illuminated area,

Jiang Chuo was taken aback.

All the police at the scene were somewhat stunned.

The man standing in the light with his hands behind his back was none other than Tang Changxue, the committee member and standing member of the Yongan Provincial Committee, as well as the executive vice governor.

Following behind Tang Changxue was a group of officials, among whom were the head of the provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the director of the provincial Broadcasting and Television Bureau, and leaders of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission.

What were these people doing here?

Before Jiang Chuo could even speak,

Tang Changxue snorted and said, "Secretary Jiang, you really carry a great air about you. What's the purpose of surrounding this place with so many men? And to glorify it as fighting crime? Are you implying that myself and the people behind me are all part of the criminal underworld?"

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