Then let them offer their loyalty!

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The death of Jia Shu planted a major time bomb for several of his political enemies. Yan Chen had calculated this deal very clearly.

As expected, Qiu Tu continued to talk about the intelligence.

He said, "As for the second piece of intelligence, it is that Director Tang has a deep background among the inspectors."

At this point, Qiu Tu glanced at Yan Chen.

Yan Chen's expression remained unchanged. Clearly, he must have known about Tang Feifei's background all along.

Seeing this, Qiu Tu continued, "Moreover, she and Director Liu have always maintained contact in private."

"The only way I contacted her was through one of her lovers, who was also my subordinate: Liu Fuping."

Yan Chen's expression showed a hint of realization, but she wasn't surprised.

Qiu Tu knew his guess was right: after Jia Shu had identified all the spies, he must have given Yan Chen a copy of the list. Liu Fuping must have been included in it.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu changed the subject, "However... I have already turned Liu Fuping into a spy for our department."

"It was thanks to her intelligence that I learned that Director Tang and Director Liu had been in contact privately."

"And this time, after Director Tang caught several of Minister Jia's younger brother Jia Wei's clones."

"Director Tang obtained the truth about the murder of Director Liu's son many years ago from these clones. He then conveyed the truth to Director Liu through Liu Fuping."

"That's why Director Liu was assassinated."

The entire story Qiu Tu fabricated was logically sound, and many details happened to be known to Yan Chen, allowing for a one-to-one correspondence.

For a moment, Yan Chen genuinely began to believe what Qiu Tu had said...

He sat quietly in the chair, contemplating the potential "benefits" of this matter...

Seeing this, Qiu Tu lowered his gaze and waited quietly for Yan Chen to speak.

He didn't feel any guilt about "betraying" his own people. Because... he didn't betray them at all!

Yan Chen clearly already knew about Tang Feifei's background and Liu Fuping's identity.

Moreover, Tang Feifei did not actually collude with Liu Xiongyuan.

Even if Yan Chen told Huang Shangzong about this, Huang Shangzong would not believe Yan Chen based on just one side of the story; he would definitely investigate.

But... even if he sent 100 people, he wouldn't be able to find any trace of collusion between Tang Feifei and Liu Xiongyuan.

After all, how can you find out something that didn't happen?

Since no evidence could be found, how can Qiu Tu be considered to have betrayed them?

As Qiu Tu was thinking this, Yan Chen spoke up.

He looked at Qiu Tu and then asked, "What is the third piece of information?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu finally revealed one of his two objectives for the evening: "Director, the third piece of news is that Director Tang and Committee Member Jiang want to promote me to the position of Deputy Minister of the Political Department!"

Yan Chen was clearly taken aback when she heard Qiu Tu's words.

He glanced at Qiu Tu hesitantly, "Your level has risen so quickly recently, how could you possibly continue to rise?"

Qiu Tu said with a serious expression, "That's what I told them too."

"But they seemed very confident."

Qiu Tu's eyes showed a thoughtful look, and then he said, "They seemed to have mentioned something about decentralizing the powers of the inspectors and the political department."

"I don't really understand either."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Yan Chen's face showed a hint of realization; she immediately understood the thought process of "Tang Feifei" and "Committee Member Jiang"...

He said carefully, "One of the powers of the Political Department was indeed delegated by the Inspector General."

"If the inspector nominates you to take charge of that area of ​​work, and then uses the vacancy of the deputy minister's position as an excuse, there is indeed reason to promote you to another rank."

"However... this is on the condition that I, as the director of the investigation department, do not object."

At this point, Yan Chen lifted her droopy eyelids, as if she had finally seen through Qiu Tu's thoughts, and looked up at Qiu Tu.

At this point, almost everything is out in the open.

Both Yan Chen and Qiu Tu knew that regardless of whether Qiu Tu had betrayed them before, Qiu Tu's main purpose in coming to Yan Chen tonight was actually to persuade Yan Chen not to oppose the nomination.

To put it bluntly, Qiu Tu was telling Yan Chen that he had enough value to earn this position.

Moreover, once given this position, he could obtain more information from Jiang Pengfei, Liu Xiongyuan, and Tang Feifei, thus providing more value to Yan Chen.

In officialdom, there aren't that many betrayals. Whether or not there is betrayal, it's just a matter of choosing between interests!

When there are enough benefits to be had, does it really matter whether you betray someone or not?

Yan Chen clearly understood what Qiu Tu was trying to convey, so he reached out his aged hand, took out a cigarette, lit it, and quietly smoked it, as if deep in thought...

Qiu Tu wasn't in a hurry. He gazed wistfully out the window, estimating the time...

If everything is normal, Jia Shu should have already left the New Territories, right?

I wonder how Liu Xiongyuan's assassination plan is going...

.......

Meanwhile.

Just as Qiu Tu was thinking this...

A military green jeep drove out of the Detective Agency and slowly headed out of the New Territories.

Besides the driver, only Jia Shu and Tang Feifei were in the car.

The two sat in the back row. Jia Shu was still handcuffed, wore gold-rimmed glasses, and had a smile on his face. He looked refined and harmless.

Looking out the window at the devastated New Territories, he chuckled and said to Tang Feifei, "Director Tang, is it really worth it to use your family's resources to deal with me for the sake of Qiu Tu?"

"What magic does he possess that makes you treat him so well?"

Hearing Jia Shu's words, Tang Feifei's face turned cold. She said in a cold voice, "I helped him not because he was worth it, but because you crossed the line."

“Hehe…” Jia Shu chuckled.

"Such high-sounding words may fool ordinary people, but that's fine."

"There aren't that many instances of crossing the line or overstepping it; it's all just internal strife within our own organization..."

"Even if you don't admit it's for Qiu Tu, you should at least come up with a plausible reason."

"For example, in order to remove Yan Chen's arm... I feel that I need to be more sincere in this way."

Upon hearing this, Tang Feifei remained expressionless and showed no desire to reply.

However, Jia Shu was noticeably more talkative today.

He reached up and adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses, then said calmly, "To be honest, I had already calculated today's outcome."

"Back when I was trying to assassinate Qiu Tu, I felt that it was unlikely to succeed."

"He's so shrewd. Seeing him is like seeing myself when I was young. We were both so energetic, smart, and willing to take risks."

"However, I always believe that I am stronger now than when I was younger, so I thought I would take another gamble."

"However, I really didn't expect Qiu Tu to be able to bring in so many helpers. So I lost the bet..."

"But it's okay."

With that, the vehicle slowly drove out of the city.

Jia Shu said with a smile, "I have countless chances to fail."

"But he only had one chance..."

Hearing his words, Tang Feifei coldly said, "Are you finished?"

After saying this, Tang Feifei didn't wait for his reply, but looked at the driver and said, "Okay, stop the car."

“My task is to expel him from the New Territories.”

"Now that I've left the New Territories, my mission is complete."

Upon hearing Tang Feifei's words, the driver slowly brought the car to a stop.

Tang Feifei took out her key, unlocked Jia Shu's handcuffs, then put the handcuffs away, waved to Jia Shu, and said, "Goodbye forever."

After saying that, she opened the car door, jumped out, and headed towards the New Territories.

And in the car behind her.

The driver glanced at the rearview mirror, then respectfully took out a communicator and handed it to Jia Shu. "Minister Jia, now that you are safe, please let Commissioner Huang know you are safe."

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Chapter 201 The Death of Jia Shu (10,000 words, please vote!)

Upon hearing the driver's words, Jia Shu rubbed his wrists, which ached from being handcuffed, and then reached out to take the special communicator from the driver's hand.

The driver started the car again and drove towards the desolate disaster zone.

Watching the bustling street scene outside the window turn into ruins, Jia Shu pulled out the antenna of the specially made communicator and pressed a number.

This specially designed communicator is clearly unusual, capable of making calls over extremely long distances. However, the downside is that it takes some time to connect.

So the green jeep had driven for almost a kilometer before the communicator was connected.

A strong, slightly authoritative male voice came from the other end of the phone, "Xiao Jia?"

Upon hearing the man's words, Jia Shu's smile vanished instantly, replaced by a serious and respectful expression. "Elder Huang."

Hearing Jia Shu's words, the man laughed heartily and said, "You're out?"

Jia Shu said respectfully, "Yes. I must thank Elder Huang for his help."

The man said magnanimously, "It's nothing. These are all minor matters. When it comes to important things, we don't concern ourselves with trifles!"

"However... I also have something to say to you." The man said sternly, "Have you been living too comfortably lately? Letting some nobody make you look so pathetic!"

"When I heard Xiao Tang's report, I really wanted to drag you back and reform you!"

"Is this how I taught you back then?!"

"All you ever do is resort to underhanded tricks! Can't you do things honestly and fairly?"

In ordinary times, Jia Shu was a devil who could stop a child from crying in the New Territories. In the Detective Agency and the Special Branch, he was also a powerful figure whose smile could chill everyone to the bone.

But in front of this man, she was scolded like a grandson...

Even so, his face remained respectful. He said earnestly, "Old Huang's words of admonition are correct..."

Huang Shangzong snorted coldly and said in a strong voice, "One should be upright in one's conduct and actions. Even when dealing with subordinates, one should use open strategies rather than underhanded ones!"

"Use your power to intimidate others, and crush them with overwhelming force!"

Jia Shu bowed again and nodded, "Yes, Elder Huang."

Seeing Jia Shu's improved attitude, Huang Shangzong was finally less angry. He said magnanimously, "It's only because you held onto your principles. Although you did a lot of terrible things, you at least didn't lose sight of the big picture!"

"Otherwise, I wouldn't bother giving you another chance."

After saying that, Huang Shangzong comforted him, "Alright. Let's leave it at that. I'll have Lao Ji send you to Jingnan City later. You can recuperate there and think back on what you've been doing all this time."

"At the earliest next month, at the latest the month after next, Dongye Prefecture will be officially established."

"At that time, I will serve as the speaker of the Dongye Prefecture Council. Once I've settled down, I'll find an opportunity to make arrangements for you."

Upon hearing Huang Shangzong's words, Jia Shu quickly expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, Elder Huang."

After saying that, he paused for a moment, then said softly, "Thank you for your trouble."

After hanging up the phone, Jia Shu held the special communicator and gazed at the scenery outside the window with a somewhat distant look.

Then he recalled the "special" relationship between him and Huang Shangzong.

Contrary to rumors, Jia Shu and Huang Shangzong were actually completely innocent; both were normal men and had no homosexual relationship.

The reason for such a strange rumor is entirely due to the personality differences between Huang Shangzong and Jia Shu.

Huang Shangzong was a man of great energy and decisiveness, known for his bold and generous nature, and also for his protectiveness of his own. His style of doing things was more about overt strategy than covert tactics. He preferred to use his power to intimidate others and to break the law with force!