Iron Bull Legend

"My coming here this time may cause trouble for Secretary Zhou and the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection again, because the institutional reform of Yangcheng City has started again, and some new troubles have emerged." Tie Niu spread his hands helplessly.

"I heard that Political Commissar Tang Zhongkai died last night out of fear of punishment. What happened?" Zhou Ce's face became serious when he talked about work, which made Tie Niu understand the other party's intention.

"Haha, about this matter, I came here this time also thinking of reporting this matter to Secretary Xiao. After all, such a big thing happened in the Municipal Bureau, and I also thought that Secretary Xiao would be busy with the National People's Congress meeting, so I thought I would come over to explain it after things calmed down a bit. I didn't expect that it also alarmed the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. Let's talk about it together. We recently received feedback from merchants that our Yangcheng Public Security Department appeared..." Tie Niu recounted the whole story.

"Ah, how could this happen? This group of bastards are really causing us trouble and making trouble. They really don't know their own life or death. What time is this? The reform has just begun. This is destroying the overall situation of our Yangcheng's reform and development. This is really ignorant of the overall situation." Secretary Xiao Yuntian directly defined the matter. Even if Zhou Ce wanted to make trouble, it had nothing to do with Tie Niu.

The protective meaning expressed by this move is very obvious, and it is also an act of protecting a calf. In the province, he and Zhou Ce both hold the same standing committee position, and in terms of actual job, he also holds the actual position of secretary of the Yangcheng Municipal Party Committee, and has more say.

"Mayor Tie, to be honest, I only learned about this matter from a phone call from above. We will conduct an investigation on this matter. Secretary Dakai of the Provincial Party Committee holds the same opinion as I do. It's just that I came here first to understand the situation and see what this matter is all about. Today, I haven't received any report from your Yangcheng Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government." Zhou Ce's words expressed that this was pressure from above, and it was up to you to deal with it.

"Secretary Zhou, if we didn't conduct a thorough investigation on this matter and rashly report it to the provincial party committee without obtaining thorough evidence, do you think our Yangcheng municipal party committee and government are a qualified government? We would not only be sorry for the provincial party committee, but also for the trust of the people of Yangcheng. Therefore, we came to report this matter to Secretary Xiao only after conducting a thorough investigation, and requested to report it to the provincial party committee and government and request their instructions."

Tie Niu knew that he had to take full responsibility for this matter, because if this matter were to rise to the level of the provincial party committee and provincial government, even with the support of the two big guys, this was not what Tie Niu wanted to see, because this was a matter of principle.

Another point is that the news suppressed from above was a direct reminder from Secretary Zhou Ce. It was not that he wanted to make things difficult for the Yangcheng Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, but that someone from above was obstructing it. These were gestures of goodwill from Secretary Zhou Ce of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, otherwise, they would not have been said.

"Well, Mayor Tie is right. You have done a great job on this matter. So, I hope to submit the proposal as soon as possible, and give a perfect reply to the higher-ups, which will speak well to both the province and the city."

"Secretary Zhou, don't worry. I came here to report this matter to Secretary Xiao. At the same time, as I said just now, as the political commissar of the Municipal Bureau, Tang Zhongkai did not work and serve the people of Yangcheng diligently and responsibly. Instead, he brought discredit to the Yangcheng Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, casting a shadow on such a good situation of attracting investment and destroying the investment environment. He privately gathered some leading cadres and engaged in favoritism and corruption. I think he is already a criminal, a criminal who has destroyed the good situation. We are sorting out the information and preparing to file a case against his accomplices and report to the disciplinary inspection department for arrest." Tie Niu's words directly characterized the matter.

This also continued Secretary Xiao Yuntian's words. The two dominant leaders in the Yangcheng Municipal Committee had already reached a consensus on and made a decision on this matter. Even at the meeting, there was an overwhelming approval.

Therefore, even the person above had no choice but to let Tang Zhongkai die silently. If he wanted to take revenge, he would need strength, and he was simply out of reach.

Zhou Ce also didn't want to be enemies with Tie Niu, and he wanted to continue his relationship with Tie Niu, so he did Tie Niu a favor. He smiled and didn't want to say anything. This was a gesture, the gesture of a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee. It was impossible for Tie Niu to not accept it.

"Mayor Tie, let's just leave it at that. I will just report directly to the provincial party committee. In this regard, no one will allow anyone to disrupt the pace of reform in Yangcheng or even the entire province. I believe that Secretary Dakai and Governor Yan Song will not oppose your decision. So let's leave it at that." Zhou Ce laughed and stated his position and attitude.

"Thank you Secretary Zhou for your understanding. I think the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection should still participate in the investigation of this incident. Xiao Gu, you should also arrange for personnel to join the investigation team of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. The two sides will conduct a joint investigation and finally form a document to give an explanation to the Provincial Party Committee, Provincial Government and all sectors of society." Secretary Xiao Yuntian saw that Zhou Ce had already set the tone for the matter, so he agreed.

"Is that right? I think the Yangcheng Municipal Government will definitely not act recklessly in this matter. If there is no careful arrangement, there will definitely be no investigation. Since the matter has been determined, I will report back to the Provincial Party Committee and Secretary Dakai to save him from worrying."

"Secretary Zhou, since you are here, if we just chase you, doesn't that mean that our Yangcheng City has failed to fulfill its duty as a host in terms of hospitality? Besides, I have also paid my respects this year, so I have to drink at least, right?" Tie Niu knew that it was time for him to step forward, otherwise, he would be immature.

"Mayor Tie, there is no need to be so polite when dealing with these few steps."

"Secretary Zhou, don't you want to try the fifty-year-old wine? It's my treasure. If other people come, I really can't bear to take it out. The wine is in the car outside. We won't raise the price. Let's go to the small shop next door. They have the characteristics of our Guangzhou and have a few drinks." Tie Niu knew that some people and some things cannot be neglected, and human relationships need to be maintained.

"Yes, Lao Zhou, it's time to get off work. There's nothing wrong with reporting to Secretary Dakai tomorrow. Why don't you go over and have a seat? You don't know that it's unprecedented for Tieniu to take out a fifty-year-old wine. If Secretary Dakai and Governor Yan Song knew about it, they would definitely come over. I'm just borrowing your help. A fifty-year-old wine, now it's one sip less. I wonder how many bottles are left?" Xiao Yuntian also tried his best to persuade him.

"Okay, then we'll trouble Mayor Tie. How about we just leave now?" Zhou Ce agreed with a smile. He also wanted to get along well with Tie Niu. After all, in just half a year, Xiao Yuntian and Chen Dakai had made great achievements, and this was all made possible by Tie Niu.

Zhou Ce stared at Tie Niu with a smile on his face. Since he took office as the secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, he had enjoyed Tie Niu's favor before the New Year. Tie Niu had helped him handle many major cases and his performance had also greatly increased.

"Come on, Xiao Gu, don't go back. Let's accompany your leader together. In the future, it will be convenient for you to communicate if there are any problems." Secretary Xiao Yuntian pulled Xiao Gu's sleeve, which made the stunned Xiao Gu blush.

Several people went downstairs and came to a small restaurant not far away. Tie Niu took out a box of 50-year-old Moutai from the ring space and only took two bottles. He asked Xiao Gu to deliver the remaining six bottles directly to Zhou Ce's car. He took two more bottles of Romanee-Conti and finally walked into the shop.

In a private room of the shop, four people sat down as host and guest. A waitress-looking girl wearing a thin cotton jacket with floral patterns poured tea for them. Her movements were light and she looked neat and tidy. Her pretty face was delicate, which was in line with the unique temperament of a southern girl.

"Bring me all the special dishes in your restaurant, don't neglect our guests," Tie Niu ordered the girl with a smile, but his eyes were fixed on Secretary Zhou Ce opposite him, asking him to be more generous in treating them. Then, like a magic trick, he pushed three packs of foreign cigarettes in front of the three people.

"Tie Niu, how did you do that? Do you know magic?" Zhou Ce stared at Tie Niu with eyes wide open. This was the first time he saw someone perform magic so smoothly.

Tie Niu was so happy for a moment that he didn't pay attention to the impact of his behavior. Under the gaze of Zhou Ce and the other two people, he remembered that he had lost his composure.

"Haha, Secretary Zhou, I don't smoke. If there are drinks but no cigarettes on our table, it would be a little bit lacking. So, I am also considering the feelings of the old smokers."

"Haha, let alone anything else, this move of our Tie Niu is enough to put those jugglers to shame. I have to say that this move of yours is truly exquisite. I didn't notice how you took it out just now. I thought my eyes were blurry." Zhou Ce's eyes were full of curiosity.

"I just did it casually. In fact, this kind of trick is just a little faster. In fact, it is nothing to those professionals. It's just a little trick."

"You think it's a little trick, but in fact, in some people's eyes, this skill of yours is very professional. Didn't you see that the girl next to you was staring with her eyes wide open? She even forgot to pour us tea." Zhou Ce then looked at the waiter.

"Yes, your skill is so beautiful. My family also has this skill inherited. However, we have prepared props in advance. Moreover, an object as big as a cigarette box is really not as smooth as yours. If so, there will be flaws in the eyes of professionals. However, your skill has no flaws at all, as if it appeared out of thin air." The girl said with eyes wide open and envy.

"Then can you change? Why not show us all your skills?" Tie Niu asked with a smile.

"Then I need to be prepared. My methods are not worthy of being performed in a formal occasion. They are not as casual as you are. Even my grandfather can't do what you do," the girl praised.

"Haha, then show us your unique skills." Tie Niu had a smile on his face all the time, because as soon as he came in, he saw the murderous intent flashing in the girl's eyes when she glanced at him, and then he understood her identity.