Chapter 1800: Patting Chest to Guarantee

After ending the call, he thought about what to do next.

Half an hour later, Liu Fusheng called Gu Hongcheng.

Gu Hongcheng was very polite: "Secretary Liu, do you have something to talk to me about?"

Liu Fusheng smiled and asked, "How is Tang Shaoying doing?"

Gu Hongcheng said: "Secretary Tang wants me to help you close the arson case as soon as possible. It would be best to find a scapegoat and get the matter over with before it takes too long."

"Oh? Who does he want to be a scapegoat?" Liu Fusheng asked.

Gu Hongcheng said: "Tang Shaoying knew that the scale of smuggling in Hong Village was very large and almost a well-organized group. He suggested that I start the investigation from the colorless and odorless gasoline in the arson case. He would find a way to make this gasoline appear in the smuggled goods of the Hong family."

Liu Fusheng frowned and said, "In other words, Tang Shaoying is going to ask you to get evidence of the Hong family smuggling gasoline through the customs and the anti-smuggling bureau, and then submit it to the special case team of the Ministry of Public Security. Combined with Han Dawei's visit to Hong Village for investigation, then Hong Village is likely to become the biggest suspect in the arson case?"

Gu Hongcheng said, "Yes, this is Secretary Tang's idea for solving the problem. I will play the role of threading the needle in it. As for the specific implementation, Chen Zixing from Jiangtou City will be responsible for it. After the matter is completed, we will work together to put pressure on you, and take advantage of the Ministry of Public Security's anxious mentality to solve the case and make this matter a solid case."

At this point, Gu Hongcheng seemed a little puzzled: "The Hong family has the support of the Xie family behind it. It's not easy for Secretary Tang to make it an ironclad case!"

Liu Fusheng sighed, "The Xie family happens to be the biggest possibility in the entire logic chain... How could a mere Hong clan dare to commit such a shocking crime? Where exactly do they get their confidence and support? With the support of the Xie family, everything can be explained."

"The Hong family is used to being spoiled. Even I, the Party Secretary of Chaojiang City, and the special case team of the Ministry of Public Security dared to fight back. What's more, the special case team of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection has found its Achilles' heel. In order to protect the Hong family, it is only natural for them to take risks."

Gu Hongcheng's voice was filled with disbelief: "How dare Secretary Tang do this? Isn't this going to intensify the conflict between the Tang and Xie families?"

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "Secretary Tang wants to make a difference in East Guangdong Province, and the Xie family is a mountain that he cannot bypass. Only by using the arson case to undermine the prestige of the Xie family can he better control the relevant power."

"After the Xie family makes concessions, he will be able to deal with me easily."

These words made Gu Hongcheng suddenly realize something. He felt a layer of cold sweat on his back: "Secretary Liu has a sharp eye. I have never thought about these issues..."

Whether it is Liu Fusheng or Tang Shaoying, they stand higher and see farther. Even a mayor of a prefecture-level city like Gu Hongcheng would find it difficult to judge what they want to do before the window paper is broken.

"Secretary Liu, what do you think my next step should be?" Gu Hongcheng asked humbly.

Liu Fusheng said: "Just follow Secretary Tang's arrangement and take on the task of threading the needle. Leave all other matters to Chen Zixing."

Gu Hongcheng said: "I see. Also, you just said, what do you want me to do?"

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "It's no longer necessary. I know Secretary Tang's choice, so I know what to do next... When you contact Secretary Chen, collect more evidence of his violation of discipline."

Gu Hongcheng said: "Don't worry, I have been doing this all these years. Secretary Chen is a temperamental person, and he has revealed a lot of tails. On the contrary, it is the Zhao family that is not easy to deal with."

Liu Fusheng said with a smile: "Don't touch the Zhao family yet, I still have to drink tea with them."

"Ah? Drink tea?" Gu Hongcheng was stunned. Could it be that the Zhao family, like himself, was also a target for Liu Fusheng to win over?

Liu Fusheng didn't explain anything to him. He changed the subject, chatted for a few words, and ended the call.

……

Jiangtou City, in Chen Zixing's office.

"Old Gu, how come you have time to come to my place?"

Chen Zixing said with a smile on his face.

Gu Hongcheng said: "Old Chen, I came here to apologize to you."

"Apologize?" Chen Zixing was a little confused.

Gu Hongcheng said: "When we went to see Secretary Tang, I told you my thoughts without telling you in advance... I was afraid of implicating you, not thinking of showing off!"

Chen Zixing shook his head and said, "Old Gu, are you afraid of implicating me or do you want to be in the spotlight? We both know what's going on. There's no need to mention this kind of thing, right?"

Gu Hongcheng complained, "How many years have we been friends? Am I that kind of person? I'm really afraid of implicating you. Think about it, this is a major case that violates legal principles. It would be best if Secretary Tang could accept it. If he doesn't accept it, I will definitely be criticized!"

"You took me there out of kindness. I can't let you be criticized along with me, can I?"

Chen Zixing nodded, this made sense.

Gu Hongcheng said: "After Secretary Tang praised me, I realized that I did this and it really made me stand out, but you might not be happy about it, so I came here to apologize to you. No matter what, our relationship cannot be affected by this incident."

Chen Zixing's expression eased after hearing this and he said, "Old Gu, that was your idea in the first place. You can talk to Secretary Tang about it. There's no problem with it, and I won't think too much about it."

Gu Hongcheng waved his hand and said, "Don't forget the well-digger when you drink the water. Don't worry, you will handle all the matters that Secretary Tang ordered. I will also give you the credit if I have any achievements in the future. As for me, I will just be a helper and give assistance."

"Isn't this not good?"

Chen Zixing didn't expect Gu Hongcheng to be so generous.

Gu Hongcheng said, "What's wrong with that? Without you, I would have dreamed of even talking to Secretary Tang. You're smart, and I'm dumber. I'm counting on Secretary Tang to promote me, so I might as well cling to your big, thick leg! Secretary Tang also said that after Liu Fusheng leaves, you'll go one step further and become the top leader of Chaojiang City. If you take our relationship one step further, I'm sure I'll benefit from it, too!"

Chen Zixing was immediately overjoyed. He knew very well how great the credit was for this incident. Not to mention Tang Shaoying's promise of promotion and respect afterwards, the fact of solving the arson case alone would bring him enormous credit and honor.

With this opportunity, a rapid rise to the top is a sure thing, and it is even possible that he can be transferred to Yangcheng to serve as a vice-provincial-level leader.

Thinking of this, Chen Zixing's eyes when he looked at Gu Hongcheng suddenly became gentle.

Although this old Gu is very stupid, he is honest enough and is a good candidate to join the team.

Chen Zixing patted his chest and assured: "Old Gu, don't worry, as long as I can get up there, I will definitely help you. We are brothers, and we should share the happiness together!"