Chapter 1316: The Conflict Further Escalates!

Kong Xuedong thought it over and over, but still dialed Tang Ye's number.

Seeing that Kong Xuedong was calling so late, Tang Ye realized it must be related to the negative public opinion.

He had also seen that negative news report,

and the news was quite unfavorable to him.

"Dean Kong, hello, is there anything urgent?"

Kong Xuedong sighed, "County Magistrate Tang, we felt your sincerity when we went to Yechuan for research previously, and I am full of expectations for our cooperation. However, your Yechuan County has just had a major incident that is being talked about everywhere online, and I would like to understand the situation."

Tang Ye explained patiently, "Dean Kong, I understand what you are worried about. There is a small problem with the Old City Renovation project, but it is a completely different matter from our cooperation."

Kong Xuedong said, "The project needs to apply for provincial-level fiscal funds in the later stages. If there is negative news, it will make the judges skeptical. I am afraid our cooperation will have to be postponed."

Tang Ye said, "There is still some time before applying for provincial-level policies. Please do not be in a hurry to make a decision; give me some time."

Kong Xuedong nodded and said, "Alright, I will give you a week at most."

Tang Ye said, "Three days! In three days, we will hold a government press conference. After that, please make your decision!"

Kong Xuedong nodded and said, "Okay."

Kong Xuedong gave Tang Ye three days.

But in his heart, he actually felt that three days could not change anything.

After hanging up on Kong Xuedong, Tang Ye rubbed his temples.

He understood Kong Xuedong's concerns; everyone had spent a lot of energy to secure the Agricultural Scientific Research Base Project.

If the cooperation failed because of the negative public opinion regarding the Old City Renovation, it would mean indirectly causing the government a loss of tens of millions.

However, for the Old City Renovation project, one must break in order to build.

It is like treating a poisonous sore; the first step should be to clean the sore, and then apply medicine, only then can it be thoroughly cured.

Everything right now was within Tang Ye's expectations.

……

Tang Ye thought for a moment and dialed Zhao Hui's number.

Zhao Hui answered quickly, "County Magistrate Tang, is there something up?"

Tang Ye smiled, "Confirming the itinerary with you."

Zhao Hui laughed heartily, "Don't worry, the plane ticket is already bought. If the flight is canceled, I will take the train over. I definitely won't miss it."

Tang Ye said, "See you the day after tomorrow!"

Zhao Hui said, "Mm, see you the day after tomorrow."

Although Tang Ye had left Dayu County, Zhao Hui had always maintained close contact with Tang Ye and had repeatedly asked Tang Ye if he could provide him with some investment project opportunities.

Tang Ye logically connected the Zhao Group with the Old City Renovation project.

The Zhao Group had successful experience in investing in cultural tourism projects.

If the Zhao Group was willing to build a cultural tourism project in the old city area of Yechuan County.

With the influx of capital, the new plan for the Old City Renovation would have a source of vitality, and all problems could be solved easily.

For Zhao Hui, he knew that maintaining close contact with Tang Ye could allow the Zhao Group to continue to develop stably for a long time.

So when Tang Ye proposed his idea, Zhao Hui immediately communicated with his father, and with his father's support, passed the board's resolution.

The reason Tang Ye suggested to Jiang Jing that the Municipal Government come forward to hold a press conference was actually to play the trump card of the Zhao Group at this critical moment.

……

When he went to work the next day, Tang Ye saw dozens of people blocking the entrance of the Government Compound again.

Just as Tang Ye was wondering, Ma Ran called.

"County Magistrate Tang, don't enter the government building yet. Yesterday, someone from the County Public Security Bureau went to the Urban Village to make arrests and clashed with the common people, taking away several villagers. Now the villagers have gathered and are demanding that they must release the people."

Tang Ye realized it must have been Ding Zhen who gave the order for the Public Security Bureau to make arrests.

He thought to himself, this Ding Zhen is truly incapable of accomplishing anything; not only does he not help, but he also fans the flames, causing the conflict to escalate further...

Tang Ye immediately took out his phone and dialed Han Hu's number, "Director Han, this is Tang Ye."

Seeing it was a call from Tang Ye, Han Hu hurriedly said, "County Magistrate Tang, hello, is there something?"

Tang Ye's tone was stern, "Why did you go to the Urban Village to make arrests last night?"

Han Hu said helplessly, "I received a call from Secretary Ding, demanding that we must severely punish those who caused injury.

I had intended to just do some simple ideological education, but the other side reacted very intensely and attacked my colleagues.

They assaulted the police, so we must handle it seriously."

Tang Ye said in a deep voice, "Now the common people are surrounding the County Government again; you must arrange for people to come over immediately to maintain order. Notify Branch Secretary Liu of the Urban Village to come to the County Government; I want to have a talk with him."

Han Hu said hurriedly, "Okay, I will arrange it right away."

After waiting in the distance for ten minutes or so, police cars arrived at the entrance of the County Government and set up a cordon.

Han Hu ran toward Tang Ye.

"Branch Secretary Liu has already arrived."

Tang Ye gave a hum and walked toward the County Government.

The blocked common people were whispering and discussing Tang Ye.

"Is this the County Magistrate of Yechuan County?"

"Hmph, I originally thought he was a good cadre, but it turns out he is cut from the same cloth."

"Officials shielding each other, it's so disappointing."

Hearing these words, Tang Ye felt they were extremely harsh, but for a moment, he was also helpless.

……

Walking into the conference room.

Branch Secretary Liu glanced at Tang Ye, his eyes full of disappointment.

It was clear that Branch Secretary Liu did not understand why the County Public Security Bureau had gone to the Urban Village to make arrests last night.

"County Magistrate Tang, I had already done the ideological education work with everyone, asking them to wait for the Government's decision. After what happened yesterday, I can no longer hold them back."

Tang Ye sighed, "I was not aware of this matter; it was my failure to consider things thoroughly."

Branch Secretary Liu said, "Can you release the people?"

Tang Ye ordered Han Hu, "Release them immediately."

Han Hu hesitated, "Secretary Ding refuses to release them."

Tang Ye said in a deep voice, "If Secretary Ding asks, you can push the responsibility onto me; it was I who demanded their release."

Han Hu nodded, "I will release them right now."

Branch Secretary Liu felt somewhat angry, "County Magistrate Tang, releasing them won't solve the problem. The conflict has intensified now; the villagers are saying they want to go to the city or even the province to file a petition."

Tang Ye reminded him, "Branch Secretary Liu, you should know the consequences of assaulting the Police; it is illegal and can lead to a prison sentence. I have suppressed it for the time being, but that does not mean the relevant individuals will not be held accountable."

Hearing Tang Ye say this, Branch Secretary Liu's tone was suddenly not as tough, "I naturally trust County Magistrate Tang, but the villagers are very anxious right now."

Tang Ye pacified him, "Please communicate well with the villagers and do not take any more drastic actions. Give me a few days, and I will certainly give you a satisfactory answer."

Branch Secretary Liu stepped forward once again to disperse the crowd.

Han Hu received a call from Ma Ran saying that Tang Ye wanted to see him, so he came to the County Magistrate's office.

Tang Ye pointed to the sofa, "Sit down and let's talk!"

"County Magistrate Tang, I have already had them released over there."

Tang Ye nodded slightly, "I know you feel aggrieved, but you must have a sense of the big picture. When encountering mass incidents, it is usually us who end up compromising. How are the injuries of the brothers who were hurt?"

Han Hu said, "I understand what you mean. I will communicate well with that comrade; it was just a slap to the face, it's nothing serious."

Tang Ye said, "How about giving the injured colleague a few days off?"

Han Hu shook his head, "No need."

Tang Ye thought to himself, Ding Zhen had his face scratched a few times and was making a fuss about being hospitalized.

The Police officer's injuries were certainly more serious than Ding Zhen's, yet he insisted on coming to work.

How can the gap between people be so vast!