It turns out that Wen Shao was also one of the director's subordinates back then. Of course, his relationship with the director was much less than that with Gu Zhengqi and Zhao Ziliang. Later, the director suddenly rose to prominence, and his subordinates were all promoted one by one. Even Wen Shao took advantage of this opportunity to become the deputy director of the police department.
However, despite their impressive reputations, they are far inferior to Zhao Ziliang and others in terms of actual power!
As a result, Wen Shaohe, Gu Zhengqi, and Zhao Ziliang still had some connections with them. This time, they did their best for Han Xingping, even going so far as to use their personal connections to plead with Zhao Ziliang.
"There is indeed some connection. It's mainly because there might have been a misunderstanding with your subordinate, which is why I called you to discuss it first!" Wen Shao explained carefully.
He slowly recounted the whole incident to Zhao Ziliang over the phone, just as Han Xingping had instructed, and finally said, "Old Zhao, could you release him first? If Pei Wenyao can't withstand the torture and starts talking nonsense and making false accusations, that would be bad!"
It would be best to get Pei Wenyao out as soon as possible, otherwise things could get complicated if he is forced to give a false confession and his case is closed, which would be even more troublesome!
Zhao Ziliang also felt troubled on the other end of the phone. It would be easier to deal with others, but Ning Zhiheng was different. He was young, promising, shrewd and capable. Most importantly, his background was no less than his own. He was a rising star in the Baoding clique and a favorite of Huang Xianzheng and Deputy Director!
The Baoding faction behind him naturally possessed formidable power in the military. At its peak, it controlled half of the military. Although its power has greatly declined in recent years due to the leader's deliberate suppression, it still has deep-rooted and influential strength.
Even the section chief was quite wary of him; otherwise, given his strong personality, he would still have to leave some room for Deputy Section Chief Huang and wouldn't want to offend him too much!
He held Ning Zhiheng in high regard; Ning was one of the few intelligence talents in the Action Section. He had a large number of capable and ruthless subordinates, but when it came to clear-headedness and strategic acumen, only Wei Liangbi and Ning Zhiheng, these two fellow apprentices, stood out. The two were inseparable, like one entity. They were considered prominent figures in the Military Intelligence Investigation Department!
Now that his newly recruited disciple has just been killed and the suspects he arrested have not yet been interrogated, he is being asked to force them to release them. Can you imagine how willing he would be to do that?
Even if you obey orders and release the person, you might harbor resentment and make it difficult to get along with them in the future!
"Old Wen, it's not that I'm not giving you face, but I'm afraid this matter is somewhat different from what you said. Pei Wenyao had a conflict with Du Qian, and the next day Du Qian was killed at home. Is it really such a coincidence? Whether he is really innocent or not, I'm afraid your subordinate knows best!"
Moreover, Ning Zhiheng has deep connections; he's a graduate of the Whampoa Military Academy, a close associate of Deputy Director Huang Xianzheng, a prized student of He Feng, and a key member of the Baoding clique. Even the Director himself favors him. Is it worth making an enemy of such a person for the sake of your subordinate? This man is bound to have a bright future; we must think long-term!" Zhao Ziliang thought for a moment but still didn't agree to Wen Shao's offer. In officialdom, people weigh the pros and cons, naturally comparing which is more important!
Moreover, the case he was handling was at a critical juncture, and the results of Yong'an Bank's account verification were about to be released. He needed Ning Zhiheng's help in many ways, and this matter was of utmost importance!
As for that little Han Xingping, in my eyes he's nothing but a peddler, I don't care if he dies!
Helplessly putting down the phone, Wen Shao's face was as dark as a still lake. He looked at Han Xingping, who had been standing respectfully to the side, and said in a low, stern voice, "Tell me the truth! Did you kill Du Qian?"
Han Xingping listened to the phone call the whole time. Seeing that his backer had failed to get anything, he felt a chill in his heart. He knelt down on the ground and swore to the heavens, "Director, I really didn't do it. Even if I were stupid, I wouldn't go so far as to kill someone!"
It must be Du Qian's old enemies who came knocking, but the Military Intelligence Investigation Department has pinned this on me!
"Director, you must save me, or I'll die a horrible death! For the sake of my years of service to you, please save me!"
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