At 11 p.m., a gang fight erupted in the Sanguan area of Dongcheng District. Hundreds of individuals armed with machetes flooded onto the streets, igniting a fierce melee.

After contacting Yue Qingci, Jiang Xiaochuan took a moment to call the current police captain, Lu Xiu, informing him to manage the situation’s development. He understood that in the face of such a large-scale gang fight, the police force under Lu Xiu’s command was entirely inadequate. Deploying the People’s Armed Police from the military region was the only viable option.

Thus, Jiang Xiaochuan’s phone call marked the beginning of the separation of government and military. Although he also held responsibility for the people’s armed forces, his influence over significant military deployments of this magnitude was limited.

The previous ‘inspections’ merely served as ceremonial gestures for a new official taking office. Cooperation between the two entities would be necessary in the future. Under the guise of ‘inspection’, Jiang Xiaochuan maintained a favorable appearance. While Yue Qingci sought to exploit this situation as a pretext for dispatching, Jiang Xiaochuan couldn’t directly intervene; he had to adhere to the established workflow. Recognizing his inability to resolve the matter, Lu Xiu informed his immediate superior.

Jiang Xiaochuan completed his tasks and remained seated until dawn, clutching his cell phone.

In the shroud of night, darkness enveloped the world. Yet, as dawn approached, the darkness gradually receded, yielding to the light.

In this moment, he would emerge.

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Wei Lai had received the news the previous night and didn’t head to the municipal government in the morning. Instead, he arranged for his driver to pick Jiang Xiaochuan up at the municipal compound.

As the person in charge of public security, now was the time for Jiang Xiaochuan to appear in front of the public.

After getting in the car, Wei Lai directly handed over a can of coffee, then sorted out the documents and gave them to Jiang Xiaochuan.

The man took them and turned them over, his brows already furrowed.

Rong Shaobai’s chess game was serious. Yue Qingci really got the order. He received a reply quickly after applying to his superiors. Such a large-scale armed fight could endanger social stability and threaten the lives of the people. It was a safe bet, so the military district had every reason to intervene in this matter. Because the purpose and goal of their establishment was to maintain social stability and ensure the safety of people’s lives. Although it might seem like an exaggeration, it held true upon careful consideration. Jiang Xiaochuan expected that Yue Qingci could dispatch successfully.

He just wondered if Yue Fan also got the news?

The death toll had exceeded 100, and the injured were countless. Innocent citizens were also involved in this incident and were attacked. The shops along the street suffered severe damage.

This was tantamount to a terrorist act.

Rong Shaobai was really ruthless.

Jiang Xiaochuan’s hair was very smooth and fell down to cover his forehead, obscuring his eyes. He sat quietly in the back seat, tapping his knees with his index finger, and said to the driver, “Go to the Dongcheng District.”

Now, the situation in the Dongcheng District had long been stabilized, the casualties had been cleared, and the on-site investigation had begun. After the on-site investigation was recorded, the entire scene would be cleaned up.

Wei Lai hesitated for a moment. “Mayor Jiang, the situation over there is still dangerous. It doesn’t rule out the possibility of underworld involvement. If you go, I’m afraid-”

Jiang Xiaochuan smiled, raised his head, and then shook it. “This is the most appropriate time for me to go.”

Jiang Xiaochuan was right; this was the most appropriate time for him to go.

The entire incident scene in the Dongcheng District had been cordoned off by the police. Armed policemen stood beside the cordon with guns, and no one was allowed to enter.

The reporters outside, carrying all kinds of cameras, grew impatient, causing a commotion. However, due to the strong deterrent force of the armed forces, they didn’t dare to overstep. This was excellent news; it would definitely hit the front page and shock the public! It was a pity that there was no firsthand information yet, only speculation circulating on the internet.

As soon as these people saw an official car approaching, the sharp-eyed ones recognized it as Deputy Mayor Jiang Xiaochuan’s car and immediately rushed over.

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The government staff in charge here had long received news of Jiang Xiaochuan’s arrival and immediately came over to maintain order.

Jiang Xiaochuan had long anticipated the scene. After getting out of the car, he smiled reassuringly at the reporters and said, “Journalists, thank you for your hard work. This matter is very serious. Mayor Fu has emphasized the need for serious action. You’ve been waiting anxiously outside, and I’m eager to go in and assess the situation. Can you please make way? After all, what’s happening inside is the priority.”

The reporters, who had been asking tough questions, were momentarily speechless.

They had never encountered such a straightforward deputy mayor before. Although they had heard that Jiang Xiaochuan was different from others, they still felt a bit uneasy when encountering him for the first time.

At this moment, most superior leaders would likely memorize their speech to appease the public first. However, Jiang Xiaochuan simply stated, “Mayor Fu emphasized dealing with it seriously.”

But Jiang Xiaochuan’s approach was reasonable, and it was inevitable that they would have to give way.

Soon, a narrow road emerged in front of Jiang Xiaochuan, but various camera flashes continued to illuminate the area.

The situation had been brought under control in the early morning. Shortly after dawn, the city was shrouded in a faint haze, casting a gloomy atmosphere over the towering concrete buildings.