Nominal: The pinnacle of power began in the sixth province of Handong.

Chapter 200 is slightly inferior.

Now, Gao Yuliang finally saw the full picture of Xia Qing's scheme.

They lured Zhao Ruilong into a trap, putting Gao Xiaofeng in a dangerous situation.

To protect Gao Xiaofeng from Zhao Ruilong.

There is only one way to go.

Hand over a modified ledger that does not include Gao Xiaofeng's 300 million yuan trust fund.

It was handed over to Sha Ruijin.

Inside, evidence of Zhao Ruilong's crimes is still preserved.

Evidence also includes that officials at all levels in Handong had dealings with the Zhao family, including the Han Da gang.

Once the ledgers are handed over, Zhao Ruilong's criminal acts will be irrefutable.

At that time, the Public Security Bureau could also reasonably request the Hong Kong police to send manpower to rescue Gao Xiaofeng from Zhao Ruilong's criminal gang.

However, the cost was simply too high.

By doing this, I'm essentially breaking ties with the Zhao family completely.

At the same time, they betrayed everyone in the Han University gang.

He might be able to help Sha Ruijin advance the comprehensive anti-corruption campaign, and even bring down the Zhao family, a key target.

But at that time, he was seen by outsiders as the leader of the Han University gang.

Is there really any place left for them in Handong?

After Sha Ruijin achieves success and fame, will he truly be grateful to himself?

Can Gao Xiaofeng truly be free from the Zhao family's surveillance and control once and for all?

And the most important question.

Zhao Ruilong, or rather the Zhao family.

Will we really be completely crushed by such an account book?

These are all unknowns.

The last question is especially important.

If he really handed over the account book, he would be standing on the opposite side of the Zhao family.

However, Zhao Lichun used his methods to keep the impact of this ledger below that of Zhao Ruilong.

His desperate act had become a suicidal act from which there was no turning back.

At that time, he would not only suffer the most severe and vicious retaliation from the Zhao family.

Gao Xiaofeng and Qi Tongwei will also be implicated in unimaginable ways.

Gao Yuliang would never allow such a thing to happen.

Gao Yuliang told Gao Xiaoqin to go back first.

He needed to be alone.

After Gao Xiaoqin left, Gao Yuliang began to carefully consider his next move.

He knew that time was of the essence.

Gao Xiaofeng could be in danger at any moment, but he couldn't simply hand over the account book to Sha Ruijin in exchange for protection.

One wrong step and you could lose everything.

All the hard work I've accumulated over the past few decades will probably be wiped out in an instant.

Gao Yuliang gave a wry smile.

This was probably the most dangerous and complex situation he had ever faced since he became an official.

No one could help him; no one stood by his side.

But everyone was pressuring him to make a decision.

This decision must be made quickly and cannot be delayed.

He was the only one who made the decision.

It could potentially involve far more than a hundred or a thousand people!

Gao Yuliang wanted to smoke, but this was the office.

He could only lean back on the sofa, staring blankly out the window.

After calming down, he gradually figured out the final step.

Xia Qing did this because he certainly didn't want him to hand over the account books to Sha Ruijin.

This ledger can only be given to Xia Qing.

This was Xia Qing's true intention.

A calculated scheme!

Xia Qing's favorite and most proficient tactic is open strategy.

I never imagined that I would use this skill on myself today!

But then I thought about it again.

Discussing it with Xia Qing was indeed the most reasonable and correct choice at the moment.

Xia Qing does not belong to any side; to be precise, he has formed his own faction with formidable strength and an astonishing background.

Xia Qing's goal is to achieve results.

Xia Qing's style of doing things is unpredictable, but he is by no means rigid; he always makes the most accurate choices.

Perhaps this is the path we should take now.

Gao Yuliang couldn't help but sigh.

When Xia Qing first arrived in Handong, I only wanted to help Xia Qing establish himself quickly while he was still unstable, so that I could also stabilize the Handong gang and withstand Sha Ruijin's offensive.

Subsequently, the two sides reached a tacit agreement on the issue of Qi Tongwei.

Subsequently, faced with a complex and ever-changing situation, the two sides ceased to be allies.

Perhaps there were never any allies, only a tacit understanding of mutual exploitation.

Only now did I realize that I was indeed slightly inferior to Xia Qing.

Gao Yuliang slowly closed his eyes.

Then, it suddenly opened its eyes.

It's as if a certain decision has been made.

……

The following afternoon.

Gao Yuliang paced back and forth in the compound. When he reached the Organization Department building, he looked up at the building.

It looked like they were looking at Xia Qing's office.

Then, Gao Yuliang lifted his foot forward, but as soon as he took a step, he subconsciously pulled it back.

My body felt frozen in place, and I felt a little awkward.

Gao Yuliang always felt that once he took this step, his straight spine would be bent as if by something.

Although the road ahead was incredibly wide, and there was nothing on it forcing him to bend over.

But Gao Yuliang just couldn't get over this mental hurdle.

Because he knew that this would be the first time in his life that he would earnestly and politely present something to the other party in exchange for their approval.

He had actually wanted to do this to Sha Ruijin for a long time.

However, he always felt that Sha Ruijin was not quite up to par, not qualified enough for him to lower himself to do so.

Just as she was hesitating, Xia Qing's secretary, Xiao Duan, walked over calmly.

Upon seeing Gao Yuliang, Xiao Duan spoke up:

"Secretary Gao, are you here to see Minister Xia?"

Gao Yuliang's inner thoughts were exposed, and he instinctively went on the defensive, saying:

"No, I'm just taking a walk. I feel uncomfortable sitting in the office for too long."

"Shall we take a walk together?" A hearty laugh came from behind Xiao Duan. Gao Yuliang looked in the direction of the voice and saw Xia Qing walking over with a smile.

Gao Yuliang was at a loss for words. Xia Qing said:

"Secretary Yuliang, we've been waiting for you for a long time! Shall we chat?"

Seeing that Xia Qing had come down to greet him personally, Gao Yuliang said nothing more and smiled:

"please!"

When the two arrived at the office, Gao Yuliang placed the USB drive on the table and said:

"Minister Xia, this is a backup of the ledgers that Zhao Ruilong destroyed earlier. With this, we should be able to convict Zhao Ruilong."

Xia Qing deliberately feigned a surprised expression and said:

"This, an account book? Secretary Yuliang, how do you have an account book? And why are you suddenly saying you want to convict Zhao Ruilong?"

Gao Yuliang sighed and said:

"Minister Xia, let's not play dumb. We've come to see you today because we want to have a proper talk..."

Xia Qing thought for a moment and smiled:

"Alright, Secretary Yuliang is a straightforward person, so I won't beat around the bush either. Before that, please let me take a look at the account books."

As she spoke, Xia Qing took the ledger and inserted it into the secure computer.

He flipped through it roughly, but his eyes seemed to be searching for something.

After a long while, Xia Qing closed the ledger, rubbed his eyes, and said:

"It's outrageous! So many officials and cadres are involved with Shanshui Group and Huilong Group! Our Organization Department has something to do again."

Seeing that Xia Qing seemed satisfied, Gao Yuliang tentatively asked:

"Also, there's something I'd like to report to you."

Gao Yuliang put a lot of effort into saying the word "report," but Xia Qing just smiled and waved his hand, saying:

"No rush. Before that, I have a question for Secretary Yuliang."

Gao Yuliang was taken aback and asked in confusion:

"Please speak."

Xia Qing leaned forward, her gaze sharp:

"Why is there no record of the 300 million yuan trust fund that Shanshui Group transferred to Gao Xiaofeng?"