Wasteland Border Inspector-Chapter 276 - 123: Order and Rules, Ding Yishan’s Awakening!
The vast Happiness City, who can bear this responsibility?
"So the core issue isn’t about distribution, it’s about clarifying who will manage this, who will take responsibility for this mess."
Cheng Ye turned his head to look over, pretending to enlighten Jiang Chuan, "Perhaps Jiang Chuan didn’t quite catch the implication, which led to mixing up the order of priorities. If we discuss distribution first, others will inevitably overlook the difficulties of management, focusing solely on fighting for distribution rights. But if we put management challenges on the table first, then, to want distribution, one must present abilities that match it."
Ding Yishan’s fingertips tapped lightly on the sofa armrest, not immediately responding.
After a moment.
Suddenly, he spoke, "More than ten years ago, the Buffer Zone established a police department. Later, Director Liu took office and suggested its eventual abolition, but the Buffer Zone still retains its foundational structure for rebuilding. Yesterday, a minister proposed restoring the police department, handing over the security management and order maintenance of the Outer City to them. What does Inspector Cheng think?"
As the words fell.
Jiang Chuan’s hand gripping the pen paused abruptly, looking up at Cheng Ye and then quickly bowing his head to record.
At that time, in order to distribute power with the inspection station, numerous violent conflicts erupted between the two sides.
If Liu Kun hadn’t been promoted to Extraordinary at the time, per the intention of the high ranks, the inspection station would likely have been incorporated as a department under the police department, rather than existing independently as it does today.
Do the high ranks now have thoughts of reviving the police department to replace the inspection station?
"Restore the police department?"
Cheng Ye was slightly taken aback, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes.
So, Ding Yishan was concerned about the police department?
After reading that plan, his greatest doubt finally had an answer.
No wonder Ding Yishan hurried to rein in the inspection station, revealing a compliance with the high ranks between the lines. It turns out, they already have a replacement plan?
For the inspection station to win in this potential power struggle, they must possess unique competitive abilities.
And in Ding Yishan’s view, the inspection station’s advantage over the police department is actually... obedience?
Quite absurd, yet seemingly sensible.
Compared to the yet-to-be-restored and unknown police department, the continuously running, internally stable inspection station is clearly more favorable for setting KPIs and easier for the high ranks to control.
However, considering either excessive worry about the police department seizing power or excessive tact in recent statements, Ding Yishan still hasn’t grasped the core issue.
The core isn’t "who can bear the responsibility", but "to what extent can the thing be done".
Ultimately, the key to victory is not who can do it, but who can do it well.
To put it simply... it’s about the bidding!
Is there a problem with restoring the police department?
No problem at all, even if the high ranks want to start afresh, establishing a special Outer City department to govern everything, there’s no issue.
But just by establishing these departments, can we guarantee that the rules set will be flawlessly implemented, and the Outer City will operate stably?
Can the police department chief boldly claim responsibility for any mess in the Outer City?
If not, what’s the difference between the police department and the inspection station, if it’s just for mere power sharing?
Cheng Ye suddenly found the previous evasiveness somewhat unnecessary.
Ding Yishan obviously is focused on directly seizing power, trying to outdo opponents on the same track.
Instead of thinking deeply about what unique advantage the inspection station has, one that other competitors lack.
"The idea of restoring the police department is quite good, the Outer City indeed needs an executive command force."
After finishing, Cheng Ye changed his tone, "But what’s the connection between maintaining order and the police department?"
"Oh?"
Ding Yishan leaned slightly forward, "After setting the rules, how is it that the police department won’t be responsible for overseeing their execution?"
"Wrong." Cheng Ye shook his head slightly.
"Where did I go wrong?" Ding Yishan was briefly stunned, curiously asking.
"The first sentence: After setting the rules."
Cheng Ye feigned confusion, "Why does Station Chief Ding think we have the ability to set rules restraining hundreds of thousands of outsiders?"
After speaking, he turned to Jiang Chuan, "Jiang Chuan, could you please open all the windows in the room?"
Jiang Chuan was briefly stunned, hesitating after instinctively getting up.
Although Ding Yishan didn’t fully understand, he still ordered sternly, "Do as Inspector Cheng says."
The office had windows on all four sides, except for the floor-to-ceiling window near the desk that couldn’t be opened, the other three could be pushed open.
As Jiang Chuan pulled open the window latch, cold rain mixed with wind rushed in sideways, bringing a biting chill, causing a shiver.
"Station Chief Ding, my apologies."
Cheng Ye said, swiftly removing his sweatshirt, exposing his muscular torso, "Would you mind doing the same, taking off your shirt?"
Ding Yishan’s face darkened, but he didn’t object.
Under Jiang Chuan’s astonished gaze, Ding Yishan truly removed layer by layer of sweater and shirt, revealing a reasonably strong body.
Yet, the skin surface wasn’t as smooth and supple as Cheng Ye’s, crowded with scars old and new, like a silent battle map.
"Please come to the window side."
Cheng Ye pointed to the window edge, positioning himself first.
Ding Yishan frowned and followed over.
As cold wind with rain streaks hit instantly, both couldn’t help but shiver.
Whether it’s the second step or the fourth step, it’s just a distinction within the New Martial Realm.
It doesn’t increase human physical ability, nor does it allow people to ignore temperature effects.
