If we follow the normal handling procedures of the Ministry of Security, once a conspiracy like the assassination of a senior official is discovered, the target person's original itinerary must be immediately suspended until the case is ascertained and the hidden dangers are eliminated, then the crisis can be considered resolved.
But when the Ministry of Security began investigating the case in Hangzhou, the executive committee's itinerary had already been decided and was about to depart from Sanya.
Moreover, only partial documentary evidence was found in this case. During the investigation, not even a single suspect was arrested, nor any weapons and equipment used in the assassination plan were found. It has not been proven that this matter can really threaten the personal safety of senior officials of the Executive Committee. .
If we were to go to war for this purpose and suspend the important itinerary of the Executive Committee, we would have to re-coordinate the schedules of so many senior officials, as well as the thousands of accompanying people, and the reception arrangements at various places along the way. Even if He Xi came forward in person, it would be difficult to eliminate the impact caused by this.
If the matter ends without any problems and there is no so-called assassination operation at all, then the Ministry of Security will be accused of seducing people and interfering in government affairs.
So so far, apart from contacting the Military Intelligence Bureau to strengthen security, the Ministry of Security has not escalated the danger level of the case to a higher level.
Gong Shiqi personally came to Hangzhou to direct the investigation work, also to confirm whether the case was as reported and all clues had been thoroughly investigated.
However, judging from the current situation, the investigation work in charge of Qu Shengfeng is probably not perfect, and there are still many areas that cannot be thoroughly investigated.
Gong Shiqi said: "Time is tight, we must thoroughly investigate all clues within two days. Mr. Qu, you will first mobilize all the manpower you can mobilize to Hangzhou to investigate the problems I just mentioned."< br>
Gong Shiqi's words undoubtedly meant that he wanted to take over the command. Qu Shengfeng did not dare to refute and quickly bowed and agreed.
Gong Shiqi said to Zhu Zian again: "Master Zhu, this case involves the security of the Executive Committee. Put your daily affairs aside for now, and check the information I just mentioned to make sure there is no Any omissions.”
Seeing that Zhu Zian seemed to be hesitant to accept his order, he urged: "If the matter is urgent, please do as I say first. I will negotiate with Mr. Li when he comes back."< br>
Qu Shengfeng also helped and advised: "Master Li and Master Gong used to work together in the Security Department. They are old acquaintances. If you follow Master Gong's order, Master Li will never blame you."
After Zhu Zian heard this, he agreed. He didn't know what kind of relationship Li Qingyang had with Lord Gong, but since Gong Shiqi took the initiative to take over the responsibility, there was no harm in doing so first.
Zhu Zian immediately went out and issued the latest tasks to his subordinates, asking them to stop what they were doing and investigate the matters requested by Gong Shiqi first.
Qu Shengfeng also issued an order as quickly as possible, asking his subordinates in Hangzhou and nearby areas to conduct in-depth investigations on the clues mentioned by Gong Shiqi.
Gong Shiqi did not leave, but stayed at the Special Liaison Office to follow up on the investigation work.
There are currently not many clues available for investigation. Gong Qiqi believes that if a breakthrough can be found, it will probably be found here. This is why he did not go anywhere else after arriving in Hangzhou and first visited the Special Liaison Office.
The Special Liaison Office in Hangzhou has only been established for one year, but the amount of various written materials stored here is no less than that of a small library.
In addition to the diplomatic exchanges between the official agencies of the two countries, the information registered here also contains a large number of records of private activities.
There are piles of entry and exit records for these people, and they are simply filed in chronological order. It is indeed a time-consuming and labor-intensive task to check them one by one.
Fortunately, the Special Liaison Office now has a lot of employees. With dozens of people working together, the efficiency is quite high. In the evening, Li Qingyang came back as expected. His residence was just behind the Yamen, so he could take a look at the door when he came back. He found that the Yamen was brightly lit, and he was actually working overtime, so he decided to come in and take a look.
Li Qingyang walked into the office lobby with his hands behind his back and saw Zhu Zian who was looking through documents at his desk, and Gong Shiqi who was sitting next to Zhu Zian.
As if feeling the gaze from the door, Gong Qiqi raised his head and met Li Qingyang's eyes.
"Master Li, long time no see!" Gong Shiqi stood up and greeted Li Qingyang.
Li Qingyang smiled and said: "I have already retired from the Ministry of Security, and you still come after me and turn my place into the office of the Ministry of Security. Can you still make people quiet?"
The two used to be in the security department together, but they didn't actually work together face to face much. Li Qingyang used to stay in Sanya all year round and was responsible for intelligence and counterintelligence work in the direction of Ming Dynasty.
Since Gong Shiqi joined the Security Department, he has been performing field tasks. He travels all over the world and only returns to Sanya occasionally during holidays. There are not many opportunities to meet Li Qingyang.
However, these two people are the mainstays of the Security Department and have repeatedly made outstanding achievements on their respective fronts, so they have always been somewhat sympathetic to each other.
Although Li Qingyang has retired from the Ministry of Security and has been transferred to the newly established Special Liaison Office for retirement, Gong Shiqi is certain that if he finds him to help investigate the case, the other party will still consider his friendship with his colleagues and give him the greatest assistance.
Li Qingyang said: "You have come all the way to my small place. Could it be that the case I assisted the Ministry of Security in investigating last time was not solved yet?"
Gong Shiqi nodded and said: "Master He believes that this case has not been thoroughly investigated, which may bring risks to the Executive Committee's visit to Hangzhou, so he sent me here to check it out again."
"There are some clues that require the assistance of the Special Liaison Office for investigation, so I came straight to you as soon as I arrived in Hangzhou. You happened to be away, so I asked Mr. Zhu to help coordinate it first. Don't be surprised."
Li Qingyang said: "It doesn't matter, it's all for official business. Zian, how is the progress now?"
Zhu Zian responded quickly: "Sir, we have reviewed more than half of the relevant information, and have selected some information that needs further verification, and have handed it over to Mr. Qu of the Security Department for follow-up processing."
Li Qingyang said: "Looking at this posture, are you going to work overtime all night today?"
Gong Shiqi said: "The situation is urgent and we have no choice. I hope Mr. Li will forgive me!"
Li Qingyang waved his hand and said: "Sir Gong's words are out of context. It involves the safety of all the adults in the Executive Committee, and nothing can be done too much. I will go home and change into more comfortable clothes, and then I will come over and talk to everyone." Work overtime together.”
Gong Shiqi said: "Master Li, you just came back from a business trip in Lin'an County, why don't you go home and have a good rest?"
Li Qingyang said: "I am old, not useless... Even if I can't go out on field duty, I still have the strength to sit and look through documents!"
Gong Shiqi smiled and said: "In that case, then there is Mr. Lao Li!"