Chapter 2766 How to stop him?

"Now you know that the casino must not be discovered and that the casino business must not be interrupted, so why didn't you think this day would come when you sent people to threaten the families of the police chief?"

"Yang Zhihao, it's because you sent people to threaten the families of those people in the Public Security Bureau that Qin Feng sent Jiang Yunpeng to investigate the Lixin Hotel," Yang Zhijie complained.

"Who the hell dares to investigate? Whoever investigates, I'll take their life. I don't believe anyone is truly unafraid of death." Yang Zhihao didn't take it seriously.

"Is that so? Alright, tonight when the Public Security Bureau goes to investigate the Lixin Hotel, you take some men and confront them. Zhijie, prepare a coffin for him," Yang Guoqiang said calmly.

"Dad...I...I was just saying." Yang Zhihao lowered his voice.

"Now you know fear? If you know fear, why can't you use your brain before doing anything? What do you think has allowed our Yang family to stand firm in Shazhou for so many years? Is it because of all the fighting and killing between you and me over the years? No, it's because of relationships."

"If it weren't for our network of connections protecting us, our Yang family would have been wiped out long ago. Would you still be here swaggering around and acting lawlessly?"

"Our Yang family has been in Shazhou for so many years, and they have never dared to touch us, not because we are so reckless or good at fighting, but simply because we have connections."

"Why are these officials willing to protect us? First of all, it must be because we are willing to give them money and transfer benefits. We are their cash cows and tools for making money."

"Secondly, it's because I'm obedient and haven't caused them any trouble over the years, so they feel there's no risk in maintaining this relationship with us."

"What these officials fear most is risk, and the possibility of someone causing them trouble. Of course, minor squabbles are nothing to them, so what do they consider trouble?"

“For example, Qi Yaqiu’s death, that’s called causing trouble, causing big trouble.” As Yang Guoqiang spoke, his eyes suddenly became very sharp.

Upon hearing this, Yang Zhihao and Yang Zhijie both lowered their heads. It was Yang Zhijie who instigated Yang Zhihao to do Qi Yaqiu; this matter was not even discussed with Yang Guoqiang.

"Although the higher-ups eventually intervened and settled things for us regarding Qi Yaqiu's death, do you know how much I sacrificed for this? The amount of money isn't important; what's important is that the higher-ups almost gave up on us last time."

"Do you know what abandoning us means? It means that our Yang family will be wiped out in an instant. Why? Because the higher-ups think that our Yang family is ignorant and disobedient, and will cause them a lot of trouble in the future," Yang Guoqiang said coldly.

“Dad, I know I was wrong about Qi Yaqiu, but this time it’s different. I didn’t kill anyone, and I only threatened a few corrupt officials in the Public Security Bureau. What rank are they?” Yang Zhihao didn’t think he was wrong at all.

"You have quite the nerve. In your eyes, a mere city police chief is no longer an official. Do you know that if it weren't for someone above him holding us back, he could wipe out the entire Yang family?"

"Moreover, this matter has little to do with rank or not. The key issue is that you broke the rules and crossed the line," Yang Guoqiang said.

"Rules? Crossing the line? What do you mean?" Yang Zhihao's brain couldn't possibly understand.

"The rule is that we must always remember our identity. We are bandits, and they are officials. They can turn a blind eye to our murders, arson, and bullying of innocent people, but we cannot point our knives at officials."

“Murder and arson are crimes, but pointing a knife at an official is rebellion. Crimes can be forgiven, but rebellion must be punished, and no one dares to save you.”

"This is a principle, and it is also the most fundamental order of society. Only cats can catch mice, and the mice cannot bully cats."

"If a mouse bullies a cat, that is the most serious political problem, shaking the very foundation of politics. No one can bear this responsibility, including the one mentioned above."

"Qi Yaqiu's death last time already touched this red line, which thoroughly angered the lords in the capital, leading to Qin Feng's arrival in Shazhou and all the trouble we have now."

"And now you've gone so far as to openly threaten the family members of the Public Security Bureau leaders and send threatening letters to others. Do you know why Qin Feng dared to send people to investigate the Lixin Hotel? It's because of the stupid things you've done and the threatening letters you've sent."

"As long as Qin Feng produces these threatening letters, no one will dare to say no to him, including that person in the province."

"Moreover, if that person in the province finds out that we dared to threaten the leader of the Public Security Bureau so blatantly, he will definitely lose all trust in us. His next thought will not be how to save us, but how to silence us and prevent us from dragging him down with him."

"Do you now realize how serious this situation is? Do you know why I called the three of you back?"

"You all need to remember this: every family has its rules, every country has its laws, and every industry in this society has its own rules. Throughout history, no matter what profession you're in, those who don't follow the rules will suffer a terrible fate," Yang Guoqiang said in a very serious tone.

After Yang Guoqiang finished speaking, Yang Zhihao finally understood the seriousness of the matter, obediently lowered his head, and dared not argue anymore.

"Please sit down, Yuxin, come and sit down too." Yang Guoqiang glanced at Yang Yuxin, who was standing by the window in the corner.

“Although the boss caused this mess, Zhijie, I’m entrusting Lixin Group to you. You need to understand that you’re responsible for more than just the business of Lixin Group. It’s your responsibility that you didn’t control the situation well.” Yang Guoqiang sat down and looked at Yang Zhijie.

Yang Zhijie was unconvinced, but he didn't dare to refute it.

"Of course, now is not the time to talk about whose responsibility it is. I also hope that if something happens in the future, you three siblings, especially you two brothers, will not blame each other or shirk responsibility. The most important thing to do when something happens is to unite and solve the problem together." Yang Guoqiang said earnestly. In this respect, Yang Guoqiang is no different from any other father.

“Now that things have happened, the Municipal Public Security Bureau has held a meeting and confirmed that they will conduct a thorough investigation of the Shazhou Hotel tonight. The Municipal Public Security Bureau is already making operational arrangements. You two brothers, tell me, how should we handle this situation?” After Yang Guoqiang finished speaking, he took the small purple clay teapot handed to him by Yin Da and took a sip from the spout.

“Dad, I don’t believe these people from the Public Security Bureau would really dare to come and investigate the Lixin Hotel,” Yang Zhijie said.

"It can now be confirmed that the order to Cha Lixin Hotel was given by Qin Feng. It was Qin Feng's idea, and Jiang Yunpeng was just carrying out Qin Feng's orders."

“Jiang Yunpeng was promoted by Qin Feng, and he dares not disobey Qin Feng’s orders. Most of the high-ranking officials in the city’s Public Security Bureau are now Jiang Yunpeng’s people. No one can stop Jiang Yunpeng’s decisions,” Yang Guoqiang said calmly.

Although Yang Guoqiang had been retired, he knew the situation in the entire Shazhou and even Ganliang Province better than anyone else, and all of this information came from Yin Da's collection.