"Generally, for dark matters, the leadership of Jiujiao County can handle it. However, this matter in Jiujiao County is not an ordinary dark matter, and it's truly unmanageable," Chen Feng explained.
"What kind of difference can a small grassroots matter have?" Wang Jianshan replied dismissively.
"This is a problem with a cult, a very serious one," Chen Feng stated directly without hesitation.
"What? A cult problem? Hmm, that sounds quite troublesome," Wang Jianshan said, furrowing his brow.
"It is indeed tricky, especially when the cult has backing, it becomes even trickier," Chen Feng seized the opportunity to add.
"Who is backing it?" Wang Jianshan asked with confusion.
"Huang Xinshan is backing it," Chen Feng continued.
"Huang Xinshan? You mean Huang Xinshan, the second-in-command of the China Religious Affairs Bureau? That can't be right. Huang Xinshan isn't stupid, how could he possibly do that?" Wang Jianshan expressed disbelief.
"Elder Wang, it is absolutely true. Huang Xinshan is not only not stupid, but he's overly clever. He thinks he can achieve his political goals by using the cult, not realizing he's playing with fire," Chen Feng explained.
"Well, if Huang Xinshan were half as smart as you, he wouldn't do such a foolish thing. Don't worry, I will settle accounts with Huang Xinshan," Wang Jianshan stated directly.
"Elder Wang, we cannot be too careless," Chen Feng advised Wang Jianshan.
"What do you mean?" Wang Jianshan looked at Chen Feng, puzzled.
"Elder Wang, before coming to you, I had already spoken with Huang Xinshan. Huang Xinshan is determined to go all the way down this path. Therefore, if you or I investigate or make a move against him, he will certainly fight back like a cornered beast," Chen Feng explained.
"You are a deputy county magistrate, and it's not a huge problem if Huang Xinshan retaliates against you. I am a big figure in the capital's political arena, and my official rank is higher than Huang Xinshan's. I am not afraid of him retaliating," Wang Jianshan replied dismissively.
"Elder Wang, you underestimate them. They are all desperate individuals. No matter how high your official rank, in front of desperate people, it's worth nothing," Chen Feng advised Wang Jianshan.
"Is it that exaggerated?" Wang Jianshan's attitude was no longer as assured.
"It's not exaggerated, it's reality!" Chen Feng replied with all seriousness.
Wang Jianshan deeply agreed and instinctively asked Chen Feng how to deal with Huang Xinshan.
"Rule the cult with the cult. This is the most effective and safest method," Chen Feng replied seriously.
"What does it mean to rule the cult with the cult?" Wang Jianshan asked with great interest.
"Jiujiao County is a Miao autonomous county, and the majority are Miao people. Besides the Miao cult supported by Huang Xinshan, there is another indigenous Miao religion, the Ye cult. Initially, the Ye cult's influence was greater than the Miao cult. However, later, for the sake of political achievement, Huang Xinshan deliberately supported the Miao cult, and the Miao cult became dominant. We will use his own methods against him. We will support the Ye cult and let the Ye cult eliminate the Miao cult. Once the Miao cult is almost gone, Huang Xinshan will be nothing to worry about," Chen Feng explained.
"This method is viable! Chen Feng, your talent in politics is as strong as ever. By the way, how should one best support a religion?" Wang Jianshan asked with curiosity.
"The simplest way to support a religion is through financial support. With funds, a religion can develop its core members. As long as there are enough core members, the number of followers will grow exponentially," Chen Feng spoke eloquently.
"That makes sense. Alright, I will write a note, and you can directly go to the Nanmiao City Religious Affairs Bureau to collect the funds," Wang Jianshan replied crisply.
Chen Feng was very satisfied with Wang Jianshan's arrangement.
Collecting funds from the Nanmiao City Religious Affairs Bureau would not provoke Huang Xinshan. This way, the Ye cult in Jiujiao County could be developed stealthily. Once the Ye cult in Jiujiao County grew, the Dawang family would be annihilated. Without the Dawang family and the Miao cult, Huang Xinshan would be much easier to deal with.
With that thought, Chen Feng immediately traveled from the capital to Nanmiao City.
"What? You want an allocation from the Religious Affairs Bureau? Deputy County Magistrate Chen, you are an experienced figure in politics and should know the principle of designated use for funds. As a deputy county magistrate in charge of the economy, do you have the资格 to receive religious allocations? Think about it yourself," the accountant at the Nanmiao City Religious Affairs Bureau said to Chen Feng dismissively.
"According to the rules, I shouldn't..." Chen Feng replied calmly.
"Since you know you shouldn't, then leave quickly. There's no need to make things difficult for yourself. After all, you are a deputy county magistrate, and you should at least maintain some dignity," the accountant said coldly. A deputy county magistrate might be considered a significant official at the grassroots level, but in Nanmiao City, an official of deputy county magistrate rank is not much, and there's no need to show them respect.
"What if I have an official document?" Chen Feng replied unhurriedly.
"The Nanmiao City Religious Affairs Bureau is directly under the jurisdiction of the Capital Religious Affairs Bureau. Even if you have official documents from Nanmiao City or the provincial capital, they are useless. You are a deputy county magistrate, not a novice in politics, so you don't understand such a simple principle?" the accountant said coldly and mockingly. A mere deputy county magistrate acting arrogant at the local level is one thing, but coming to Nanmiao City to act arrogant is truly childish.
"You've misunderstood. This official document I have is not from Nanmiao City, nor is it from the provincial capital." Chen Feng replied with all seriousness.
"Stop right there! You're not even drafting your lies. You are just a deputy county magistrate, so don't tell me you have an official document from the capital." The accountant sneered.
"This official document I have is indeed issued by the capital. If you don't believe me, you can examine it carefully." After speaking, Chen Feng directly handed the official document given by Wang Jianshan to the accountant.
The accountant took the official document from Chen Feng's hand with a dismissive attitude, preparing to throw it into the trash can. Just as the accountant was about to throw away the official document Chen Feng had handed over, the seal on it made the accountant tremble all over.
Holy cow, it's actually a special seal used in the capital's political arena, and it's a genuine one. To put it this way, while grassroots political seals can be faked, seals used in the capital's political arena absolutely cannot be faked. This is because the seals used in the capital's political arena are made with special ink, making them impossible to counterfeit. Of course, ordinary people have no need to learn how to identify seals, but accountants must have the ability to distinguish genuine seals from fake ones. Otherwise, a single fake seal could lead to the loss of hundreds of millions, and an accountant could never afford such a loss. Therefore, accountants, especially those in large companies or departments, must possess the ability to authenticate seals.
"Deputy County Magistrate Chen, I apologize. I had eyes but failed to recognize Mount Tai. I didn't realize you actually had a seal from the capital's political arena at first." The accountant's attitude changed 180 degrees instantly. His expression was like that of a fawning dog. Not only that, but the accountant even stood up and offered his chair to Chen Feng.
"Since you know this is an official document from the capital, quickly disburse the funds to the Jiujiao County Ye cult," Chen Feng stated directly.
"Deputy County Magistrate Chen, I very much want to disburse the funds you requested to the Jiujiao County Ye cult immediately, but the problem is, the Nanmiao City Religious Affairs Bureau's account..." the accountant stammered.