Chapter 1812 Sharing the Pressure

Liu Fusheng said with a smile: "Secretary Chen, do you want to criticize me? Don't worry, you arranged this matter yourself and participated in the operation. I, Liu Fusheng, am not the kind of person who takes credit. Whoever deserves the credit should take the credit."

Chen Zixing nodded and said nothing. Although merit was important, he was thinking about other things.

Liu Fusheng said: "You should know that the people we arrested this time are all foreign smugglers, right? Because of their nationality and identity, this matter is likely to cause foreign consulates to intervene, and even trigger an offensive from international public opinion."

"I have little experience in this area. I wonder if Secretary Chen has any way to resist the attacks from foreign consulates and international public opinion?"

"Uh..." Chen Zixing suddenly had a headache.

Liu Fusheng was right. If the consulate intervened in the matter and escalated it to the diplomatic level, he, as the municipal party secretary who personally led the team to arrest people, would probably be held accountable by the state.

Chen Zixing asked Liu Fusheng tentatively: "Secretary Liu, do you have any way to solve this problem?"

Liu Fusheng shook his head and said, "I can't help it. I just want to communicate with Secretary Chen. After all, as the person in charge of Chaojiang District, I need to report this matter to the province in detail. So, I need Secretary Chen to give me some ideas, or to tell me the purpose of this action, so that the province can at least give an explanation to the country and the consulate."

Chen Zixing said awkwardly: "Secretary Liu, the foreigners were all arrested by the military. I don't know the specific circumstances."

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "Perhaps these people were caught by the military while on patrol. However, you and Director Liu of the Anti-Smuggling Bureau also personally led the team to the sea to cooperate with the military in carrying out the arrest mission. If we really want to reward them, you will definitely be included."

"..."

Chen Zixing was speechless. Reward according to merit? Now they were going to punish everyone one by one?

Chen Zixing knew very well that if a diplomatic incident occurred, the country would definitely not involve the military. Now, the Anti-Smuggling Bureau and he, the secretary of the Jiangtou Municipal Party Committee who led by example, were the most suitable to bear the relevant responsibilities.

Who forced him to go on board the ship himself and carry out this arrest mission?

As for Liu Fusheng and the special task force of the Ministry of Public Security, they were just waiting on shore to arrest people, fulfilling normal procedures, and then carrying out the corresponding custody and interrogation work. It would be easy for them to shirk responsibility.

Chen Zixing never expected that such a big blame would be put on him.

At the same time, he was even more worried that these foreigners would not be able to withstand the interrogation of the Ministry of Public Security and would reveal evidence of Hai Changchun's crimes. If that happened, he would probably not be able to escape responsibility.

Chen Zixing was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, but he couldn't say anything.

Liu Fusheng looked at the other party with a smile. He came to Jiangtou City to put pressure on Chen Zixing.

Without absolute evidence, arresting foreign smugglers would definitely involve troubles from all aspects. Liu Fusheng was very clear about this.

The real breakthrough point he hoped to find was not for the foreigners to open up and confess their crimes, but for Chen Zixing and Hai Changchun, the two cowardly and despicable people.

Chen Zixing was reluctant to speak, so Liu Fusheng said slowly, "Secretary Chen, you should know that the reason why the special task force of the Ministry of Public Security and I interrogated the foreigners is that the goods they smuggled contained clues related to the arson case in Jiangtou City. These clues must be investigated thoroughly, otherwise, we will not be able to explain to the country."

Chen Zixing seemed to have heard the hidden meaning of Liu Fusheng's words: "Secretary Liu, are you saying that you don't really care whether these foreigners are involved in smuggling?"

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "Catching smugglers is the job of the Anti-Smuggling Bureau, and it is not my responsibility. However, if these foreigners are stubborn, I don't mind digging deeper into their smuggling business."

After a pause, Liu Fusheng said earnestly: "I will go to the province later and report to the provincial leaders. After a few days, I hope Secretary Chen can help me share some of the pressure."

Share the pressure?

Do you want me to take the blame for you and delay time so that you can continue investigating the case?

Chen Zixing cursed in his heart but could not say anything on the surface. After all, he was a good secretary who led the way in catching smugglers.

"Don't worry, the smuggling case happened in Jiangtou City, and I have no choice but to take responsibility. I, Chen Zixing, will never forgive these criminals!"

Chen Zixing forced a smile and said confidently.

Liu Fusheng patted him on the shoulder and said, "Okay, that's what I want Secretary Chen to say."

After the two finished chatting, Liu Fusheng left the Jiangtou Municipal Party Committee and set off for Yangcheng.

Chen Zixing's face was as black as the bottom of a pot. He sat in the office, thinking for a long time, and finally took out his mobile phone and dialed Hai Changchun's number.

"Lao Hai, things are not going well. I just talked to Liu Fusheng. He is determined to pry open the mouths of those foreigners."

Hai Changchun said angrily, "Liu Fusheng deserves to die. What should we do now?"

Chen Zixing said: "I think we absolutely cannot sit there and wait for death. Liu Fusheng has already told me the whole story. What he wants is the source of the colorless and odorless fuel. If he can't find out, he will accuse the foreigners of smuggling it."

Hai Changchun asked, "What do you think?"

Chen Zixing hesitated and said, "Why don't we provide Liu Fusheng with whatever he needs? Otherwise, the foreigners will bite you out sooner or later, and then they will follow the clues and find me."

Hai Changchun said: "No, if I tell the seller, it will violate the rules of the industry, and I'm afraid I won't be able to gain a foothold in society in the future."

Chen Zixing said irritably: "Lao Hai, it's already this time, why are you still worrying about the rules? It's not you who burned down the guesthouse, what are you afraid of!"

"Of course, from another perspective, I'm glad you have integrity. When the foreigner bites you out, remember to hold on to the end and never reveal what happened between us."

"..."

Hai Changchun was silent for a while, then said: "Then I'll listen to you, but the foreigners are all in the special case team of the Ministry of Public Security, and I can't see them. Many things are difficult to discuss."

Chen Zixing said: "Don't worry, I will ask Director Liu of the Anti-Smuggling Bureau to cooperate with you."

Before Liu Fusheng drove to Yangcheng, Director Liu of the Anti-Smuggling Bureau had already called his cell phone.

Director Liu said, "Secretary, Chen Zixing asked me to arrange a person in the name of the Anti-Smuggling Bureau to meet with the foreigners suspected of smuggling. Do you think I should cooperate with him in this matter?"

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "Of course I have to cooperate. Secretary Chen is your immediate superior."

Director Liu sighed and said, "Secretary, you are so smart. I have never seen a leader as smart as you. You are as smart as Jiang Ziya, Zhang Liang, Zhuge Liang, and Liu Bowen. I really admire you. I am so happy to be able to work with you..."

Liu Fusheng said: "Don't flatter me, let's talk business."

Director Liu said, "I'm afraid the Ministry of Public Security won't agree. How about you give a heads up to Team Leader Qin?"

Liu Fusheng refused, "I won't say hello to the task force, and I won't ask Team Leader Qin to cooperate with you. Only when you encounter difficulties can your performance win people's trust. How to pass the task force will depend on your ability."