Tian Zhengbing fell into thought.
Yes, why?
Obviously, because I'm Secretary Hou's trusted confidant. Of course he'd think of me first whenever something came up. Isn't that perfectly reasonable?
As for Zhou Yi, who the hell does he think he is?
When no response came for a long while, Gan Yongsheng sighed inwardly. With brains like these, he can pretty much forget about getting anywhere on his own.
That alone proved he had been right to seek a better patron.
Tian Zhengbing had failed to read his superior's intentions, though perhaps he was simply too close to the situation to see clearly.
So Gan quickly continued, "Of course, it's because Secretary Hou trusts you completely. That's why, however difficult this may be, we have to get it done properly."
"Department Director, how about this? Gou Hongtao used to oversee the Public Security Management Corps and still commands considerable respect there. Have him take some men straight over. I doubt Jiang Xuezeng and the others could stop him."
Tian Zhengbing nodded repeatedly, a satisfied smile appearing on his face. He genuinely believed Gan Yongsheng's plan would work.
"I knew I could count on you, Yongsheng!" Department Director Tian praised him with a smile. It was a shame Gan wasn't there in person, or Tian would have given him a hearty pat on the shoulder.
Gan Yongsheng's lips curled slightly. Heh, another one fell for my scheme!
After hanging up, Tian Zhengbing immediately called Gou Hongtao and ordered him to take some men to the Public Security Management Corps and bring Shi Yuanbo out. The whole point was to strike without warning and catch Zhou Yi's side off guard.
Hearing himself described as someone who "commanded considerable respect in the Public Security Management Corps," Gou Hongtao nodded inwardly, looking pleased with himself.