Fang Hu, once Ma Dabao's top lieutenant, was kicked to the far southwest by Xu Damao, and Ma Dabao offered no help whatsoever. This fueled Fang Hu's deep resentment.
Before leaving Beijing, Fang Hu handed over all the evidence he had gathered over the years regarding Ma Dabao's crimes to Xu Damao, hoping that Xu Damao could protect his son and daughter-in-law's jobs. He was also worried that once he left, Ma Dabao would find other ways to eliminate him.
Knowing that he possessed some incriminating evidence against Ma Dabao, and that Ma Dabao might very well silence him to ensure a peaceful old age, he entrusted the items to Xu Damao, hoping Xu Damao could provide him with protection.
Slightly different from what Lou Hongsheng seized, Fang Hu provided information on the black market's operations over the years, including resource sources, sales channels, and profit distribution.
According to the information provided by Fang Hu, Ma Dabao has established a huge chain of interests through the black market, from street thugs to government officials. Many people that Xu Damao knows or is familiar with have become part of Ma Dabao's chain of interests.
After handing over the information he had gathered to Lu Xiangyang, Xu Damao left the matter to his own devices. Lu Xiangyang's family had deep connections in the industry, and he believed they could make preparations without alerting Ma Dabao and his backers.
Once everything was ready, as Lu Xiangyang requested, Ma Dabao needed to be temporarily transferred away from Beijing so that everything in Beijing could be taken over before the other side was prepared, and then Ma Dabao could be arrested.
After thinking it over, Xu Damao realized that the only way to lull Ma Dabao into a false sense of security was to set off with the other party. Thus, this trip to Montenegro came about.
The trip to Montenegro lasted ten days in total, with eight days actually spent there excluding travel time. By the third day, the various competitions in Montenegro were in full swing. Contrary to expectations, the security department hadn't gained any advantage.
Several reserve candidates, having recently left the military, are now engaged in various training programs and possess superior military skills, even surpassing those of relevant comrades in the branch office. This prompted the branch office director to exclaim that such talent was actually found within the factory, and he began to consider recruiting such individuals.
Xu Damao naturally hoped that more talented people would go to various places, so he began to briefly reveal this good news to a few comrades. Sure enough, upon hearing that the branch office leader was very interested in them, the comrades, who had previously held back their abilities, unleashed them completely. For a moment, everyone in the area looked at the group from the steel rolling mill with admiration.
Meanwhile, in Beijing, the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau, in coordination with a local military unit, launched a comprehensive crackdown on the criminal gang led by Ma Dabao.
Based on the intelligence gathered in advance, the operation was divided into several parts. On the one hand, with the cooperation of the troops, several black markets controlled by Ma Dabao's men were taken into control; on the other hand, a comprehensive attack was launched on several of Ma Dabao's strongholds outside.
Originally, it was thought that finding Ma Dabao's wealth would be quite difficult, but unexpectedly, it went smoothly. Here, we must mention Ma Dabao's right-hand man, his own brother Ma Sanbao.
After the troops surrounded the courtyard house where Ma Dabao lived and took everyone into custody, Ma Sanbao actually wanted to report Ma Dabao's crimes in front of everyone and even offered to help the branch office find all of Ma Dabao's wealth.
Ma Dabao's wife and son sternly rebuked the traitor, while only Ma Sanbao's wife silently shed tears, knowing why her husband would report his own brother.
After Ma Sanbao's wife married into the Ma family, Ma Dabao, taking advantage of his position as the patriarch, forced himself on her. Over time, Ma Sanbao naturally discovered the problem.
After learning what kind of person his brother was, Ma Sanbao could only endure the humiliation and silently bear everything. He didn't even know if the child his wife gave birth to was his own.
So when Ma Sanbao saw the troops enter, he almost clapped his hands in delight and joined the ranks of those who were destroying Ma Dabao without hesitation.
With the addition of insiders, the city bureau's operation to dismantle Ma Dabao's criminal gang went much more smoothly. Within three days, they had essentially grasped everything.
In the capital, if the authorities wanted to destroy this evil force, it would be a matter of minutes.
In Montenegro, at the competition base, Ma Dabao was chatting with the branch bureau chief while watching the competition. Then, a staff member came to the bureau chief's side, whispered something to him, and the bureau chief said, "Action."
"Da Mao, I specially accompanied you all the way from a thousand miles away for this operation. You really have to treat me to a good meal when we get back," the director said.
"Haha, that's a small matter. So, everything's been taken care of over there?" Xu Damao asked.
"Yes, they're already cleaning up the surrounding area. Now we're just waiting for us to take control of Ma Dabao and his henchmen. Speaking of which, Ma Dabao is truly a heinous criminal. You've actually done us a good thing by separating us," the bureau chief said.
“We’re family, no need to be so polite. Besides, we were the ones who released this little monster, so it’s only right that we subdue it, otherwise others will criticize us,” Xu Damao said.
"That's a good analogy."
As the two were laughing and talking, Ma Dabao was suddenly bound hand and foot and dragged into the lobby. Following him were two security team leaders, a bureau chief, and two other staff members, all members of Ma Dabao's criminal gang.
"Xu Damao, what do you mean?"
Seeing these people being controlled, Ma Dabao realized that he was probably finished, but he still held onto a last glimmer of hope. He now only hoped that this was just Xu Damao's revenge against the county committee for personal grudges.
“Ma Dabao, your case has been exposed. Think about all the bad things you’ve done over the years. You should try to confess and receive leniency,” Xu Damao said calmly.
"What did I do? I just offended you, and this is how you treat me?" Ma Dabao said resentfully.
“It’s not me targeting you, it’s the people targeting you. What you’ve done over the years has seriously harmed the people’s interests, and now it’s time for you to pay for it. Besides, this is a city bureau operation, so don’t look for me. People from the city bureau will be taking you back soon,” Xu Damao said.
"Also, don't have any illusions. Your subordinate Fang Hu and your most trusted third brother Ma Sanbao have already confessed everything about you, so just wait for the verdict," Xu Damao added.
When Xu Damao mentioned Fang Hu and Ma Sanbao, Ma Dabao's face, which had still held some hope, completely turned pale. He knew he was finished, with no chance of turning things around. Based on his crimes, he could be executed several times over.
"Xu Damao, you've gone to such lengths for a mere deputy section chief?" Ma Dabao asked the last question.
Xu Damao did not answer the question.
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