Chapter 1317: Find the Mastermind Behind the Scenes!

"Director Han, I've called you here because there is another important matter that requires you to handle it."

Tang Ye took out a photograph and handed it to Han Hu.

"The three people in this photo were very active when the gate was blocked yesterday.

However, Branch Secretary Liu says they are not from the Urban Village..."

Han Hu took the photo and nodded, saying, "I have always felt there was more to this matter than meets the eye. I will find out the background of these three people."

Tang Ye nodded and said, "I am very confident in leaving this to you."

Han Hu took a deep breath and left the office.

Sitting inside the police car, his eyes were filled with excitement.

For Han Hu, this was an important opportunity to prove himself.

It would determine whether he could be heavily relied upon by Tang Ye!

The reason Zheng Shaokang was able to be transferred to the city to serve as Deputy Director was thanks to Tang Ye's secret assistance.

Han Hu had been labeled as one of Han Zhengyi's men; ever since Han Zhengyi was transferred to the Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department, he had lost his backing.

But this time, he had a chance to earn Tang Ye's trust.

Compared to Han Zhengyi, Tang Ye had more potential.

Everyone knew the current layout of Yechuan County like the back of their hand.

Although the County Party Secretary was Ding Zhen, everyone was clear that Ding Zhen was nothing more than a figurehead.

The ones who truly made the decisions were Tang Ye and Shi Guangrong.

After returning to the police station, Han Hu called over a trusted subordinate and handed him the photo.

"These three people in the photo are acting suspiciously. Find a way to verify their identities."

The subordinate frowned: "Boss, the photo is very blurry. Isn't this like looking for a needle in a haystack?"

Han Hu said: "This is a task assigned by County Magistrate Tang; no matter how difficult, we must produce results."

The subordinate took the photo and walked out of the office.

About half an hour later, he returned excitedly: "Director Han, I've found their identities! These three are from Wenyang City and are unemployed drifters. I have an informant who knows them and has even eaten with them before."

Han Hu frowned, puzzled: "Why would thugs from Wenyang come to Yechuan County to cause trouble?"

After the subordinate left, Han Hu dialed Tang Ye's number.

"County Magistrate Tang, I've found out clearly. Those three people are from out of town; they are thugs from Wenyang."

Tang Ye's brows furrowed slightly: "I understand."

Three thugs from Wenyang!

This meant the matter was most likely related to Tan Zonghe.

He had previously expressed his views publicly regarding the Jinhua Century City issue, and as a result, had developed a grudge with Tan Zonghe.

The other party had arranged for these hooligans to stir up trouble and then instructed reporters to concoct reports unfavorable to him.

This was retaliation against him!

Of course, Tan Zonghe had another motive.

He was taking advantage of the moment Yechuan County was mired in negative public opinion to snatch away the Agricultural Scientific Research Base Project, which was a collaboration with Huai University Agricultural College.

In this way, the logic was straightened out...

Tang Ye had dealt with Han Hu before.

Although he couldn't trust him completely, in this case, Han Hu would not be perfunctory.

He decided to take this opportunity to test Han Hu's capabilities.

Tang Ye stated his deduction:

"These three thugs are likely just pawns. Your next task is to find out the mastermind behind the scenes. I suspect this matter is linked to Wenyang City Mayor Tan Zonghe."

"Understood, I will investigate further," Han Hu said with a grave tone.

Han Hu had not expected this matter to actually involve the Mayor of Wenyang City.

The target was a Bureau-Level Cadre!

However.

Han Hu did not feel worried; instead, he felt very excited.

After hanging up on Han Hu, Tang Ye dialed Ding Zhen's number.

"Secretary Ding, hello, this is Tang Ye."

"County Magistrate Tang, is there something you need?" Ding Zhen's voice sounded somewhat weak.

Tang Ye knew this was something Ding Zhen was faking.

In officialdom, acting was an essential skill.

Ding Zhen was exaggerating the extent of his injuries,

on one hand to avoid the complicated situation,

and on the other hand to claim credit with the organization, implying that he had been injured and bled for his work.

"I heard you were hospitalized. I will come to visit you at the hospital later," Tang Ye said softly.

"There is no need for such trouble." Ding Zhen frowned, secretly complaining to himself that Tang Ye's visit was fake, and checking on his injuries was the truth.

"I must come to visit you. I will arrive in about half an hour." Tang Ye did not give Ding Zhen a chance to refuse.

Although Tang Ye did not like Ding Zhen's style of doing things, the necessary etiquette had to be maintained to avoid giving others a handle against him.

Tang Ye bought a fruit basket at the entrance of the County People's Hospital and then headed toward the ward.

Inside the ward, Ding Zhen had just finished eating, his heart filled with gloom.

The news of his hospitalization must have already spread, but almost everyone who came to visit were his former colleagues from the Municipal Development and Reform Commission.

Ding Zhen hated being looked down upon and secretly made up his mind to settle the score with this bunch of people in the future.

A knock sounded at the door; Ding Zhen hurriedly lay back down and closed his eyes.

Tang Ye walked in carrying a fruit basket.

Ding Zhen's wife took the fruit basket from Tang Ye's hand: "County Magistrate Tang, your presence is enough, why bother bringing things?"

Tang Ye smiled faintly and looked toward Ding Zhen: "Secretary Ding, have you fallen asleep?"

Ding Zhen's wife shook her head: "Yes, his mental state is very poor. He kept complaining of a headache, and he only fell asleep a short while ago after getting an injection."

At this moment, Ding Zhen slowly opened his eyes and, seeing Tang Ye, revealed a hint of surprise in his eyes: "County Magistrate Tang, you've come!"

Tang Ye walked to Ding Zhen's side and feigned emotion: "Secretary Ding, I didn't expect you to be so seriously injured."

Ding Zhen sighed: "I originally thought it was just a superficial wound, but who would have expected the doctor to say I have intracranial hematoma. The work here at the Government can only be entrusted to you for now."

Tang Ye said: "Rest assured and recover; I will handle the work matters properly."

Ding Zhen nodded slightly: "Gong just called me, firstly to show concern for my condition, and secondly to demand that the Old City Renovation issue be resolved as soon as possible. A Reporter reported on the relevant news, and Gong is very angry. If this matter is not handled well, I'm afraid it will be difficult to answer to Gong."

Tang Ye pondered inwardly that in front of Gong Weimin, Ding Zhen must have pushed all the responsibility onto him, and he couldn't help but sneer to himself: Just keep on acting!

"Alright, I will handle the Old City Renovation issue properly, so I won't disturb your rest."

"Wife, help me see County Magistrate Tang out."

Tang Ye waved his hand with a smile: "No need, sister-in-law, take good care of Secretary Ding, I will come to visit him again when I have time."

After Tang Ye left, Ding Zhen's wife looked through the fruit basket and remarked: "The fruit County Magistrate Tang bought is quite expensive; this person is certainly not stingy."

Seeing his wife praising Tang Ye, Ding Zhen immediately flared up and impatiently barked: "Throw the fruit away!"

His wife rolled her eyes at him in annoyance: "Why throw it away? He kindly came to see you, why be so full of complaints?"

Ding Zhen curled his lip and sneered: "He is a weasel paying respects to a chicken; he has no good intentions!"

His wife didn't know whether to laugh or cry; her husband must be muddled with anger, there is no logic in comparing oneself to a chicken!

As for Tang Ye, he looked tall and imposing, full of upright spirit, and had nothing to do with a weasel...