As a benchmark for influential families.

Hou Jidao naturally doesn't want to see the "legacy" he painstakingly built be damaged.

However, with their current strength, they are unable to stop Shangguan Shoudong's rise.

Thus.

He takes desperate measures.

Hou Jidao chose the most sinister method.

Next week, Shangguan Shoudong will be visiting Xiaxiang City in Jiangdong Province for research and guidance.

The time they have chosen to act is precisely during that period.

As for how to act and how Shangguan Shoudong will be "handled," Hou Jingjing is completely clueless.

Chen Fang listened to the entire narration.

Took a sharp breath.

Asked, "If something happens to Shangguan Shoudong, who will they support to rise to power?"

Hou Jingjing shook his head.

Said, "I... I don't know, I heard it from outside the study..."

It was at that moment.

Chen Fang shivered.

Zhong Xiqian noticed his unusual behavior and asked, "What's wrong?"

Chen Fang, looking like he had woken up from a dream, said, "I understand, I understand why Jiang Chuo was pushed to become the governor of Jiangdong Province at this critical juncture, he's here to coordinate the entire operation."

In four days, Jiang Chuo will take office.

His taking office is firstly to coordinate the preparations, and secondly, if something happens to Shangguan Shoudong in Jiangdong Province, he will have nothing to do with Jiang Chuo, because he just assumed his position, and at that time, unsurprisingly, Provincial Committee Secretary Zhu Chuanguo will bear all the responsibility.

In such a case.

There is a possibility that Jiang Chuo might even be pushed to the position of the Provincial Committee Secretary.

Just as everyone was enlightened.

Chen Fang suddenly rushed out of the bedroom.

Came to Guan Qingyao's desk.

Entered a few keywords into the computer.

With the confirmation key pressed.

A series of news strips jumped out on the screen.

He slumped onto the chair.

Everyone gathered and looked.

And instantly froze.

Shangguan Shoudong, a few months ago, had visited the Economic Development Zone in Guyang City.

At that time, Chen Fang had just left Guyang City, so he hadn't paid much attention to this matter.

"So, when Hou Family exerted its efforts in Guyang City and insisted on seizing control of the Economic Development Zone, it was also to target Mr. Shangguan?"

Guan Qingyao asked in disbelief.

Chen Fang nodded, took a deep breath, and said, "At that time, I always thought Hou Family's goal was to monopolize the economic benefits of Guyang City, now it seems, securing economic benefits was one aspect, the more important target was Mr. Shangguan."

Everyone fell silent again.

Who would have thought that the plots frequently seen in foreign movies would actually happen in real life?

Shangguan Shoudong stepped down as Secretary of the Yuanjing City Committee a year ago, officially becoming a member of the highest political bureau, and preparations for his succession had already begun then.

Similarly, at that time, the Hou Family had already formulated this astonishing plan.

They just didn't anticipate a hitch in the plan, and that was Chen Fang.

Back then Chen Fang was merely trying to prevent them from devouring national assets.

Unexpectedly, by mistake, he saved Shangguan Shoudong once.

Everyone returned to the bedroom.

After a brief rest, Hou Jingjing's complexion improved significantly.

Chen Fang sat down on the edge of the bed.

Paused for a while, and asked, "How many people are involved in the whole affair?"

Hou Jingjing shook his head.

Said, "A lot, besides Jiang Chuo, there are others I don't recognize, but the Xu Family and Dong Family have also joined the affair."

"What? They're involved too?"

Chen Fang asked in surprise.

Hou Jingjing nodded.

Said, "Xu Family is represented by their eldest son Xu Li, and Dong Family by their eldest son Dong Ankui."

"That's not surprising, the Xu Family and Dong Family are influential families too, Mr. Shangguan aims to strike against these aristocratic families, so the target isn't just Hou Family, it includes Xu Family and Dong Family. For self-preservation, cooperating with Hou Family is possible."

Guan Qingyao said.

Chen Fang shook his head.

Said, "I've been in contact with Xu Mao and Dong Fuzhong, they're both quite elderly but have long lost any ambitions. I think the cooperation between Xu Family, Dong Family, and Hou Jidao might be unknown to these two old masters."

Hou Jingjing nodded too.

Said, "Right, the two old masters don't know, but whether they know or not isn't relevant anymore, Mr. Xu's health is poor and he's mostly bedridden, all major family matters are now managed by his eldest son Xu Li. Mr. Dong, while still healthy, was sent by Dong Ankui to Qionghai Province for recuperation after your wedding was over. He's completely unaware of anything happening politically."

Xu Li is currently the head of the Ministry of Justice.

While Dong Ankui is a big shot in the military.

With their assistance, Hou Jidao's plan is bound to be twice as effective with half the effort.

However, these people are all high-ranking.

The actual execution would need to be handled by those below.

Since the initial plan was Guyang City.

Xiaxiang City as an alternative must have been prepared following Shangguan Shoudong's schedule.

Chen Fang recalled the leadership of Xiaxiang City Committee one by one in his mind, and even Zhou Nongxin didn't seem like the ideal person to execute the plan.

If not Zhou Nongxin, then who could it be?

While he pondered.

Shen Zhi walked in.

"News from the City Committee, Director of Municipal Public Security Bureau Huang Ken and Disciplinary Committee Secretary Yang Pei have been taken away by the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee."

This was originally good news.

But Chen Fang felt a chill.

Suddenly stood up and said, "This is bad!"

"What's wrong?"

Guan Qingyao and Zhong Xiqian asked almost simultaneously.

Chen Fang slapped his forehead and said, "I've been thinking all along, Xiaxiang City's leaders haven't been replaced recently, they've been working here for a long time. In such a situation, taking action in Xiaxiang City would undoubtedly require the cooperation of certain leaders in Xiaxiang City. Clearly, the current leadership team can't accomplish this task."

"Zhou Nongxin assigned me to oversee the old district reconstruction project, I originally thought Zhou Nongxin intended to take advantage of the project's underhanded dealings to make me clash with Peng Guoliang, thereby benefiting as a fisherman when two parties fight. However, this method isn't something Zhou Nongxin could conceive on his own, there must be a think tank behind him."

"You're saying Zhou Nongxin isn't part of Hou Family?"

Guan Qingyao asked.

"He isn't, he's just a pawn."

Chen Fang affirmed.

"Then what is the purpose of this pawn?"

Zhong Xiqian asked.

Chen Fang paused, glanced around at everyone, and said, "Creating a triangular conflict among me, Peng Guoliang, and Zhou Nongxin. Someone wants to use my hand to either remove Zhou Nongxin or remove Peng Guoliang, clearing the position for a successor."

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