198: He who wears the crown must bear its weight

Su City Police Department Deputy Director!

Gao Ze took a deep breath, a smile irrepressibly appearing at the corner of his mouth.

No wonder the intelligence system announced that he would wield unprecedented real power.

Deputy Director of the Police Inspectorate, this position indeed holds significant power.

Because the Police Inspectorate is not a simple department at all.

They are also Police Officers, but they act as supervisors, overseeing the Police.

Theoretically, all Police departments and agencies in Su City are subject to supervision by this department; all public order, criminal investigation, fire, and traffic matters they handle must be reviewed by this department.

"Director Zhao, I will thoroughly investigate the robbery case and Shen Gang's sacrifice, and I won't let your coordination efforts go to waste."

"It's good that you understand. Hurry to the Municipal Bureau; Liu Wenzhong has already arrived."

A slight smile appeared at the corner of Zhao Mingsheng's mouth. Gao Ze indeed understood the significance of the Police Inspectorate. This was a result of considerable coordination efforts between Donghai City and Su City.

Although Donghai City's status and economy are stronger than Su City's,

the latter is also a large city whose economy ranks among the top ten in the country, and its status is equally strong.

Had it not been for Shen Gang's sacrifice, and Su City's official culpability, Gao Ze's current position would absolutely not have been granted.

"I understand!"

Gao Ze quickly rushed to the Municipal Bureau. Ten minutes later, at the entrance of the Municipal Bureau Police Center, he saw Liu Wenzhong, who looked crestfallen.

"Brother Gao, you're finally here."

Seeing Gao Ze arrive, Liu Wenzhong sighed and said, "You must have heard about the Municipal Bureau's appointment for you, right?"

"Yes, Director Zhao also told me about your appointment, assigning you as the Deputy Leader of the Special Task Force currently investigating in Su City."

Gao Ze looked at Liu Wenzhong's troubled expression and lightly chuckled, "I don't understand why the Municipal Bureau would assign you as my subordinate. Doesn't the Municipal Bureau know you don't want to go to Su City for the investigation?"

"The reason is simple: they value my organizational and coordination skills, and my ability to build relationships!"

Liu Wenzhong patted Gao Ze's shoulder and said, "In terms of solving cases, clearing up the intertwined forces from various sides and taking them down, the Municipal Bureau trusts your ability. But being too rigid can lead to breaking, and you might repeat the outcome of Shen Gang's sacrifice.

So the Municipal Bureau assigned me as your subordinate. You need to be flexible when necessary."

It seemed to be true.

Although Liu Wenzhong was not outstanding in solving cases, he was excellent at managing relationships both up and down the hierarchy, and he was familiar with the leadership of every district in Donghai City, demonstrating his exceptional organizational and coordination skills.

Moreover, during the resolution of Ms. Zhao's beauty salon incident,

Gao Ze had already witnessed Liu Wenzhong's ability to build relationships, which could indeed subtly resolve many unnecessary conflicts.

"So you don't want to go to Su City?"

"If you don't want to go to Su City for the investigation, I'll speak to Director Zhao on your behalf and decline this appointment!"

Liu Wenzhong had a good relationship with him. If he firmly didn't want to go to Su City for the investigation, Gao Ze was willing to intercede for Liu Wenzhong.

"No need for that. I'm going to Su City!"

Liu Wenzhong shook his head and said decisively, "Although I am a bit wary of the complexity in Su City, that was before the Municipal Bureau's appointment was issued.

Since the appointment has been issued, I will absolutely obey. Besides, Shen Gang and I were also very good friends. How can I sit idly by after his sacrifice?"

"Then why are you sighing and complaining in front of me?" Gao Ze was a bit puzzled.

"Because the Municipal Bureau appointed me as Deputy Leader, and you as Leader. That's fine; I'm used to listening to you because of your strong case-solving ability.

But you were assigned by the city, with great effort and coordination, to temporarily serve as the Deputy Director of the Su City Police Inspectorate, while I received nothing."

Liu Wenzhong sighed deeply and said, "How can I not be resentful?"

"The Municipal Bureau is really too biased. Your position's authority already exceeds mine."

Gao Ze: "........."

Indeed, everyone is fascinated by the position they hold.

"Then let's go and see if the Municipal Bureau can arrange a position for you."

Gao Ze took Liu Wenzhong to Zhao Mingsheng's office to accept the relevant organizational appointments and receive the list of Police Officers assigned to investigate in Su City.

They were to investigate a series of cases and affairs in Su City.

However, it wasn't just Gao Ze and Liu Wenzhong.

There were also seven Police elites carefully selected by the Municipal Bureau, half from Huangpu District and half from Shanghai, including a few familiar faces to Gao Ze.

"Gao Ze, Liu Wenzhong, the city has decided to send both of you to Su City for the investigation."

"We hope you can thoroughly resolve the aftermath of the Xingsheng Bank robbery and uncover the truth behind Captain Shen Gang's sacrifice, making those responsible pay the price."

"During this period, if you encounter difficulties or resistance, you can seek help from the Police in Su City or contact us. Our Donghai City Police are your strong backing."

"........"

"At 2 PM this afternoon, you will lead the team to Su City.

The incident of Shen Gang's sacrifice has been handed over to the Municipal Television Station for reporting. At that time, citizens will surely be furious. This is both an impetus for you and a protection from the Municipal Bureau.

Therefore, the matter cannot be delayed any longer; we must give everyone the truth!"

"........"

Walking out of Zhao Mingsheng's office,

Gao Ze and Liu Wenzhong exchanged glances, their eyes filled with solemnity.

They bore a heavy responsibility and could not let down the expectations of the Municipal Bureau and the citizens.

Not to mention whether they could pass their own internal test,

the consequences of failing to solve the case were also something they could not bear.

At best, they would be disciplined; at worst, they would be relegated to the second line, their future ruined.

These were the consequences of failing to meet the expectations of Donghai City citizens.

He who wishes to wear the crown must bear its weight.

If they could resolve this series of incidents in Su City, their gains would also be immense; they would not only return with honor, enjoy hero treatment, but also receive great rewards for their merits and future prospects.

"Brother Gao, we're departing at 2 PM this afternoon. It seems the city is putting a lot of pressure on the Municipal Bureau. I'll go to my Police team to make some preparations first."

Liu Wenzhong was about to leave, but he stopped when he saw a middle-aged man walking towards Gao Ze.

Because that middle-aged man was Deputy Captain Wei Haoran of the Jinghai District Criminal Investigation Brigade, glaring fiercely at Gao Ze, his face full of rage.

"Gao Ze, do you know why I'm looking for you?"

Wei Haoran stood in front of Gao Ze, his loud voice attracting the attention of Police Officers from various departments in the Municipal Bureau Police Center.

"I know!"

Gao Ze nodded. Yesterday at the commendation ceremony, Zhao Mingsheng asked for his opinion on Wei Haoran, which would determine whether Wei Haoran would be promoted to the position of Captain.

His evaluation of him as lacking courage indeed affected the Municipal Bureau's promotion appointment for Wei Haoran.

"It's good that you know. I want to ask you, when did I ever offend you?"

The conflict was now out in the open, attracting more and more curious glances from Police Officers. Wei Haoran shouted loudly:

"I haven't had much interaction with you, only during the Zhou Xiaodong kidnapping case.

But I believe I didn't offend you in that case. My team and I worked hard to investigate according to the directions you gave. Why did you still slander me in front of Director Zhao, saying I lacked courage?"

"Today, you must give me an explanation!"

"Old Wei, if we have a conflict as friends, we can resolve it privately."

Liu Wenzhong knew the reason for Wei Haoran's anger towards Gao Ze and the conversation between Gao Ze and Director Zhao about Wei Haoran's opinion yesterday. He stepped forward to pull Wei Haoran's arm and advised, "Let's talk in the meeting room."

"Liu Wenzhong, this has nothing to do with you. Don't interfere."

Wei Haoran shook off Liu Wenzhong's right hand, his gaze fixed coldly on Gao Ze, and said, "He and I are not friends. It's better to discuss this openly at the Municipal Bureau. Today, I must demand an explanation from him."

"Since Deputy Captain Wei wants an explanation, I'll give you one."

Gao Ze glanced at Zhao Mingsheng's office; it was quiet, with no one coming out, which was an attitude in itself.

"Regarding your lack of courage, I did tell Director Zhao about it, because this is what I truly observed from your performance in the Zhou Xiaodong case."

"If you have any objections or dissatisfaction, I accept them, but if you think you have courage, I have a method here!"

The intelligence system had announced that Wei Haoran would demand an explanation from him, and Gao Ze already had a counter-strategy.

"What method?" Wei Haoran asked.

"Deputy Captain Wei, I believe you've heard about the incident of Captain Shen Gang's sacrifice.

The Municipal Bureau has assigned me to lead a team to Su City to investigate this matter. If Deputy Captain Wei, you want to refute my opinion, you can take over this task?"

Gao Ze looked at Wei Haoran and calmly said, "What do you think?"