Chapter 506: Increasing Tension

r that. 。What I can offer you is absolutely breaking news. 。"Besides, you have to come alone, or I won't talk to you." 。"See you tonight!"Saying that, Lin Xiaofeng hung up the phone!After putting dow...Xiao Zheng understood that once it involved the personal safety of the inspection team members, Director Gu would definitely take it seriously. 。As expected, once he reported it, Chief Gu immediately agreed to have plainclothes officers follow him. 。Xiao Zheng then told Jiang Xiaohui 。> 。Wang Lan went to communicate with Xiliu City again. 。After a meal of communication, Deputy Mayor Ma Senlin felt that the head of the inspection team, Gu Cuiping, was a practical and low-key leader. She would never do anything that violated principles or damaged the image of Jiangzhong cadres. 。So, she would absolutely not agree to having a police escort. At most, she would allow plainclothes officers to provide security. 。Ma Senlin then agreed and gave a few instructions to the three officers on duty from the Public Security Bureau. 。No matter what, on the journey from Xiliu City to Shanpan City, it is imperative to ensure the safety of all Jiangzhong leaders. 。Ma Senlin took the police officer Xu Jing aside in private and instructed him. 。The officer on duty was familiar with Ma Senlin, having carried out many of his work-related tasks. He saluted Ma Senlin respectfully, "Mayor Ma, I swear my life to guarantee a successful completion of the mission!"Ma Senlin patted Xu Jing, the officer on duty, on the shoulder and said, "You don't have to swear your life. Just complete the task." 。"Xu Jing smiled wryly and said, “Mayor Ma, if we were driving a police car, Liu Jiajun on the mountain pass would probably be wary. But now we are driving ordinary cars and wearing civilian clothes, Liu Jiajun might cause us trouble. It's definitely not as safe as driving a police car.” 。"You are right" 。Ma Senlin nodded in agreement, "I understand that too." 。The leaders in Kejiang prefer to keep a low profile and wouldn't agree to a police escort. 。Xu Jing continued to argue: "But the situation is special now! Is it more important to be low-key, or to ensure personal safety..." Ma Senlin interrupted, "No need to say any more..." 。That settles it. 。Our provincial roads between cities are so unsafe, allowing criminal elements to run rampant. This reflects poorly on Ninggan itself. 。We can't say much more, but we hope you have good luck this time and don't run into the 'Liu Family Army'. 。Since the mayor Ma has said so, Xu Jing no longer insisted and said: "I hope" 。Mayor Ma, then shall we go change our clothes and cars 。Three public security officers escorting [REDACTED] entered the hotel, quickly changed into civilian clothes, and then switched to an ordinary Volkswagen sedan, leading the way slowly ahead. 。The inspection team members waved goodbye to the leaders of Xiliu City. 。Ma Senlin kept watching the business car drive away. 。In fact, Ma Senlin is not the deputy mayor in charge of poverty alleviation. He is in charge of social development. This reception task was originally unrelated to him. 。

Today, it was originally scheduled for Secretary Shan and Mayor Shao to personally receive Mr. Gu, the former head of the ancient group who was coming from Jiangzhong. However, when Mr. Gu's entourage was about to arrive in Xili City, both Secretary Shan and Mayor Shao received phone calls from a certain leader at the provincial level, and then things changed. Both main leaders canceled the reception of Mr. Gu. 。At that time, Mayor Shao was holding a meeting with several deputy mayors. Mayor Shao asked the other deputy mayors, and they all said they were busy, but in fact, they didn't want to take over the reception. 。Ma Senlin, seeing the situation, volunteered and said: "Mayor Shao, I'll go." 。Since Mayor Shao received the call from provincial leaders, he has no longer paid much attention to this poverty alleviation working group. He only needs a deputy mayor to go. 。And among these deputy mayors, Mayor Shao's relationship with Ma Senlin is the most ordinary. 。Because Ma Senlin always offers his own opinions at work and occasionally makes requests of Mayor Shao that are outside his job description, such as repairing roads or digging wells for villagers, he meddles in things that have nothing to do with him. 。This gave Mayor Shao a headache, and sometimes he would even say directly: "Comrade Ma Senlin, these things are not within your responsibilities. The deputy mayor in charge will tell me, you just take care of your own business and don't overstep your bounds!"

Ma Senlin would then argue with him: "Mayor Shao, this isn't overstepping..." >>>。In Xiliu City, all aspects of our work are interconnected. Without increased investment in rural infrastructure, people will leave; economic development will stall; and social progress will be impossible! Our government's current focus is on a single objective: alleviating poverty!Mayor Shao, upon hearing Ma Senlin's words, became agitated: "Alright, alright, I have no money!" Just one phrase, "no money," can completely derail any glimmer of hope. 。What makes Ma Senlin most distressed is this matter. 。The past couple of days, he heard that a team from Jiedui had come to Jiangzhong for support and inspection, and also heard that they would be coming to Liupanshan. He couldn't help but feel hopeful. 。After all, since the reform and opening up, Jiangzhong Province has made tremendous progress. It has carried out sweeping reforms, encouraged the booming development of a market economy, and in just over twenty years, it has risen to become a wealthy and developed province on the eastern coast. 。Such provinces have money, technology, talent, and crucially, vision. They possess the courage and spirit for bold innovation. 。If a mentorship program were to be launched, it would definitely be a good opportunity for Ninggan Province and Xili City. 。Perhaps by hitching a ride on the economic eagle of Jiangzhong Province, which has already taken flight, Ninggan Province could also soar to new heights! Ma Senlin truly hopes that Secretary Shan and Mayor Shao can seize this opportunity and have a good discussion with the leaders of Jiangzhong's leading delegation to work out a scientific cooperation plan. 。However, just as the inspection team was about to arrive, Secretary Shan and Mayor Shao both canceled their reception. Other deputy mayors were also not optimistic about the so-called "pairing assistance for poverty alleviation" and were unwilling to take on this responsibility. 。Ke Ma Senlin's idea was a little different. He thought that meeting with the leaders of the inspection team would definitely be beneficial, so he volunteered to receive them. 。Mayor Shao agreed. 。。Ma Senlin originally wanted to have them stay for another night so they could talk more. 。But the inspection team's itinerary was very tight, so they had to let them head towards Shanpan City in the depths of Liupan Mountain. 。What he needs to do now is ensure the safety of the inspection team on their journey. 。Perhaps when they finish their investigation, they will also bring a practical report to the Jiangzhong leaders, which may really help develop the Liupanshan region. 。Ma Senlin waited until the two cars drove away and disappeared from sight before getting into his own car. 。The business car drove out of town and onto a road that stretched for a hundred or two hundred kilometers, winding through vast expanses of desert and mountains. 。Xiao Zheng took out a small notebook from his bag and recorded: "2. Xiliu Market, road construction, water supply, cultivation of oil-bearing peony and cold vegetables industry" 。"Jiang Xiaohui sat beside him and casually glanced over, saying: “County Magistrate Xiao, you're very diligent.” 。Xiao Zheng said, "My memory is not good, I'm afraid I'll forget" 。"Jiang Xiaohui said, "County Head Xiao is too humble. I should learn from you." 。"Xiao Zheng laughed and said, "Where, where..." 。By the way, have your family found out about this yet

Jiang Xiaohui shook her head and said: “Not yet.” 。"Xiao Zheng asked strangely, "Why don't you call home Doesn't your family have a phone" Jiang Xiaohui said, "My family doesn't, but my sister-in-law's house recently installed a phone and can get through >>> 。Xiao Zheng asked, “Then why not fight” Jiang Xiaohui smiled wryly and said, “There are still nearly 200 kilometers on the road, and there are many uncertainties along the way. Let’s talk about it when we get closer to home.” 。More than two hundred kilometers, it's not a long distance even on the river. Even if you don't take the highway, it would only take a few hours to get there by going over the road. 。In Jiang Xiaohui's words, it seemed full of uncertainty. 。Of course, everyone has different thoughts. Xiao Zheng could only smile and say: "We will definitely send you back home to see your parents and relatives who haven't seen you in 7 years." 。There was a very confident and certain tone in Xiao Zheng's words. 。Near Chiang Xiaohui, she rarely heard anyone speak with such certainty anymore. What she most often heard were "maybe," "perhaps," "or." Like Xiao Zheng's words, "definitely," gave her a rare sense of security and certainty. 。Her eyes were filled with an involuntary touch of emotion as she looked at Xiao Zheng, nodding her head. 。

As the car drove forward, Xiao Zheng had a strong feeling that they had entered a highland area. 。The surrounding mountains are not very high because the elevation has been raised overall. It's like an ant climbing onto a cake. 。Xiao Zheng's ears and breathing were noticeably affected by the feeling of this altitude increase. 。Furthermore, the desert is getting bigger and greener areas are becoming scarcer. Yellows and browns dominate the view, leaving people feeling weary once again. 。

Sleepiness came over me 。Xiao Zheng didn't know how long he had been asleep, when Jiang Xiaohui next to him nudged him: "County Magistrate Xiao, County Magistrate Xiao" 。“Xiao Zheng woke up. Dazed, he rubbed his eyes with his hands to adjust to the light outside the car as quickly as possible. He asked, “What’s wrong” Jiang Xiaohui pointed out the window: “Look, there are cars over there!”

Only then did Xiao Zheng see that their own business car was driving on a deserted highway.” 。This road has no centerline and no paved shoulders. There is no clear distinction between the road and the desert, it simply extends forward following the tracks of passing vehicles. 。At this time, in the desert on the left, a large off-road vehicle is driving alongside them and getting closer and closer. 。Xiao Zheng narrowed his eyes and looked to the right of the car. He saw another SUV that was very similar. 。And then a car following behind also came up. 。The three vehicles were closing in on them, like packs of desert coyotes that had their sights set on prey. 。Xiao Zheng's heart also tightened. He turned to Jiang Xiaohui: "Are these the black and evil forces you're worried about" Jiang Xiaohui was also nervous, her face a little pale. She nodded and said, "Yes, County Magistrate Xiao..." 。We have entered the road to Shanpan Market. We've been driving for over ten minutes, and it will take another half an hour or so to reach the city ahead. This place is all 'Liu Jiajun's' territory. 。"What is 'Liu Jiajun'" Xiao Zheng had heard of it for the first time. 。Jiang Xiaohui replied: “The 'Liu Family Army' is the biggest black evil force in Shanpan City.” 。Xiao Zheng asked: "In broad daylight, they dare to do bad things!" Jiang Xiaohui said: "They don't care at all. " 。"Xiao Zheng frowned deeply, "We have the police ahead of us, should be fine, right" 。“I don’t know about that either,” 。I heard that police officers have died at their hands before, and afterwards a scapegoat was used to take the blame. Their influence still exists, and they continue to do bad things. 。Xiao Zheng felt that the situation was not good. 。"What are those vehicles doing" Ma Kai also noticed and exclaimed in a loud voice. 。Gu Cuiping, Fang Ya, and Wang Lan all looked towards those cars. 。Wang Lan's phone rang, she immediately picked it up: "Officer Xu, hello, um, I understand, oh, okay, okay..." It was Officer Xu in the police car ahead who called Wang Lan. 。 will get their share first, and then the remaining funds will be returned to the cadres. Each cadre can only receive a maximum of one-fourth of the original principal. 。The second is the interest th...