Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 55 Desperate Measures? Let's Foole Each Other Ruthlessly!

Why would you give me a car key?

"Four rings, is it an Audi?"

Zhao Ruilong deliberately pretended to be confused, even though he knew the truth.

I never intended to exonerate them.

Naturally, we need to extract more useful information.

If you don't say it out loud, how can you get the recording pen to record it?

Secretary Sun, of course, became anxious.

After the General Affairs Council's task force arrived overnight, they began working intensively on the case.

When you're desperate, you'll try anything; you don't care about anything else.

"Brother Long, let's be frank."

"If you're willing to help, let He Shuji meet with Governor Zhao alone."

"Not only is this Audi yours, but everything in the trunk is also yours. We will reward you handsomely after the job is done."

Zhao Ruilong asked with a sneer, "How heavy can a generous reward be?"

Secretary Sun said with a fawning smile, "I'll definitely satisfy you!"

Zhao Ruilong flicked his cigarette ash and turned slightly to the side.

Using the dim light filtering into the car from outside, I fiddled with the Audi car keys in my hand.

"Is this the latest model?"

"Yes, the latest Audi 200 model, equipped with a 2.6-liter V6 fuel-injected engine, has a guide price of 41.5 yuan."

Zhao Ruilong weighed the car keys in his hand.

"The trunk capacity of a car is about 400 liters, while a banknote is about 100 millimeters long, 70 millimeters wide, and 0.1 millimeters thick."

"Ten million in cash, even new bills would take up at least 0.15 cubic meters, but you're definitely delivering old bills, and you're even packing them into multiple boxes for easy loading and unloading."

"At most, there's no more than ten million in the trunk of that car. So you think you can get me to help you with just a new car and no more than ten million in cash?"

Secretary Sun quickly replied, "This is just a small gift; we will offer even greater rewards later."

Zhao Ruilong sneered.

“This illegal small coal mine right under our feet has been operating for several years, and its annual net profit is at least tens of millions. Not to mention there are many other coal mines of all sizes in Lincheng.”

"Even if you only split the profits 50/50 with those coal bosses, over the years you've all made at least several billion. Surely several hundred million must have ended up in He Shuji's pocket?"

"You think you can get my help with just a car and at most ten million? Secretary Sun, are you trying to fob me off like a beggar, or do you think I, Zhao Ruilong, am a complete novice who's never seen money before?"

After saying that, Zhao Ruilong tossed the car keys back to Secretary Sun.

Secretary Sun hurriedly said, "Then why don't you name a price?"

He listened to Zhao Ruilong's analysis just now.

Of course, I subconsciously assumed that Zhao Ruilong was willing to accept money to help.

After all, this kind of thing is not very risky for Zhao Ruilong, but the benefits are huge.

It was just a matter of connecting people.

The details of who would voluntarily surrender and how much of their illegal gains would be handed over had already been agreed upon long ago.

Governor Zhao only touched on the point and did not intend to cover up for everyone.

"Me, name a price? How do you expect me to name a price?"

"How can I set a price if you don't tell me all the details?"

"What if I agree to help, but you conceal crucial information? Wouldn't that be a disservice to me?"

“You yourself said before that those coal bosses not only used money to corrupt and win you over, but also used violence and coercion.”

“Someone like He Biao is 100% carrying a murder case on his hands. If you don’t explain the situation clearly, I don’t know how to help you. So how do you think I should ask for a price?”

Zhao Ruilong patiently and persuasively explained his reasoning and evidence.

The thought that the task force was located in the command center not far away made me very happy.

Secretary Sun could no longer contain herself.

"Eight years ago, He Shuji was transferred to Lincheng..."

Time passes slowly.

When Zhao Ruilong's second cigarette was almost finished.

Secretary Sun finally finished speaking.

"...That's roughly the situation. He Shuji promised that he would definitely hand over a group of influential people and arrest the coal bosses to appease public anger."

“Especially someone like He Biao, who has committed numerous crimes and is so wicked that the people are terrified of him, is someone that He Shuji would be eager to arrest and execute.”

Zhao Ruilong stubbed out his cigarette.

"You haven't asked anyone else about this, have you?"

"To be honest, He Biao did contact him."

Secretary Sun gritted her teeth.

"The death toll from this mine accident was too high, and it directly alarmed Governor Zhao. We all said we couldn't help He Biao and that he should just accept his bad luck."

"But this guy didn't give up. He actually went to the provincial capital and, through Yu Haifeng, who was in the construction business, got to know Liang Wei, the youngest son of Liang Qunfeng, the secretary of the political and legal affairs department in Handong."

"It was precisely because he said he had it all sorted out that we became complacent and didn't take it seriously for the time being. We didn't expect things to suddenly escalate and that the rescue channel had been dug through."

At this point, Secretary Sun moved forward slightly.

"Brother Long, I've said everything I should and shouldn't have said."

“We never had any dealings before when you were in prison, but you helped us this time. From now on, we will absolutely obey your commands and do whatever you are told.”

"Whether it's a business you want to start, a project you want to undertake, or even someone you want to manage, we will do our best to serve you and guarantee your satisfaction!"

Zhao Ruilong laughed and said, "That's more like it! If we had been this decisive from the beginning, why would we have sat in this car for so long? I was about to suffocate!"

Secretary Sun, with a fawning smile, stuffed the car keys into Zhao Ruilong's coat pocket.

"Brother Long, can you give me a definite number now?"

Zhao Ruilong turned around.

"Actually, I don't care about those mundane things. You know my dad's about to... you know."

"I understand, I understand. A new broom sweeps clean, he has to establish his authority!"

"So the gift I want is very simple: you should quickly arrest those coal bosses who have angered the heavens and the people. This will also be an explanation to the task force."

"Understood. The imperial envoy has arrived, so of course we need to achieve immediate results. We will make arrangements in that regard. However, He Biao might be a bit of a problem. This guy went to another place with Liang Wei."

"That doesn't matter. The evidence is conclusive. Quickly file a case against him and issue an arrest warrant. If he tries to resist and escape, we can just execute him on the spot!"

Upon hearing this, Secretary Sun was overjoyed.

"Tsk tsk, Brother Long is indeed Brother Long, he's truly exceptionally intelligent!"

"If he gets killed, we can make him take the blame for anything!"

“Living people can talk nonsense, but dead people don’t open their mouths. I’ll arrange for someone to handle this immediately!”

As she spoke, Secretary Sun immediately took out her phone and made a call.

Over the years, they have covered up countless crimes for Zhang Biao and others; they know best in their hearts how many crimes they have done.

Those crimes and evidence, which used to be a cash cow, are now naturally a death warrant.

"Hello, Director Cheng, this is me. The General Affairs Department's special task force has arrived."

"If we want this matter to pass quickly, we definitely can't avoid handing over the person."

"Weren't those coal mine owners mostly involved in crimes like forced buying and selling and violent assault in the past?"

"Quickly open a case and investigate them. Arrest everyone who should be arrested. If they dare to resist, wipe them out on the spot!"

"Especially He Biao, who has several murders on his hands. You will personally oversee his case and bring him to justice as soon as possible!"

"Don't be afraid of him biting randomly. We've already talked to the higher-ups, understand? He was forced into this before, but he knows he was wrong and has repented. It's no big deal. Okay, let's get moving!"

After hanging up the phone, Secretary Sun immediately changed her attitude.

He handed Zhao Ruilong another cigarette, lighting it with a smile.

"You all need to get all the work done first, then the subsequent work can proceed smoothly, understand?"

"I understand, I understand, Brother Long is right."

"Also, write me a list. It must be clear who is going to admit their mistakes and who is willing to go in, to avoid any collateral damage!"

"Yes, yes, we need to distinguish them clearly, otherwise it will be troublesome if we get them mixed up."

Zhao Ruilong turned on the reading light inside the car.

"There's no time to lose, let's write it now."

"Otherwise, if the task force suddenly takes action, it will be too late."

Secretary Sun nodded repeatedly.

Without the slightest hesitation, he took out his notebook and ballpoint pen.

As he watched him write down each name, Zhao Ruilong forced a laugh.

"I think you'd better shorten your company name and job title."

"What if there are people with the same name and we make a mistake?"

A few minutes later.

Having obtained the list, Zhao Ruilong turned off the reading light.

"Alright, you go back first, I'll leave in a bit!"

"Remember, we haven't met tonight!"

Secretary Sun nodded vigorously, unable to hide his joy.

"Don't worry, Brother Long, I understand."

Watching the shifty-eyed Secretary Sun leave.

Zhao Ruilong quickly took out a voice recorder to save the recording.

Early in the morning.

The task force temporarily left the mine and went to stay at a hotel in town.

After seeing the convoy off, Zhao Lichun noticed the look in his son's eyes.

After giving a few brief instructions on the work for the rest of the night, Zhao Lichun returned to his temporary dormitory.

Before the recording was even finished, Zhao Lichun's face had turned ashen, and the veins on his hands were bulging.

"Stay calm, don't get angry!"

"Let's use someone else to do the dirty work first, and get them to arrest those heinous coal bosses."

"When disaster strikes, they arrest their own people. When they start fighting, they'll be much more decisive, accurate, and ruthless than we are!"

Zhao Lichun smiled knowingly and put the list away.

"I know what to do, but what about that Audi they gave me?"

Zhao Ruilong quickly replied, "I'll have someone drive them all back to Jingzhou tomorrow morning to avoid arousing their suspicion. But don't worry, I have no interest in that little bit of money!"

Zhao Lichun nodded.

"Even Liang Qunfeng was so angry that he fell down. I bet Liang Wei really made a lot of money!"

Zhao Ruilong sneered.

"Isn't this great? The more he takes, the more people he drags down with him."

"As long as we capture him and bring down the Liang family, there will be no more resistance to implementing our pilot program!"

As they were talking, Zhao Ruilong's phone suddenly rang.

"Hey, Second Sister, any new developments?"

"A friend at the hospital told me that Liang Qunfeng is dying!"