bullyxtreme Chapter 256 The Game Between Provincial Party Committee Leaders
Chapter 256 The Game Between Provincial Party Committee Leaders
The leaders present were all intelligent people, and the top leader's meaning was very clear: the focus was on economic development, and there was no call for anti-corruption.
As a newly appointed provincial party secretary, Li Yong'an was tasked by the central government primarily with economic development, and, without hindering economic development, with appropriate handling of some cadres who violated discipline and the law.
Du Jianzhang chimed in, "Secretary Yong'an, I completely agree with you. When comrades make mistakes, we can't condemn them outright, but we also can't let it go unchecked."
Having grasped the psychology of the top two leaders, Vice Governor Chen Wangui stated:
"Secretary Li, Governor Du, please allow me to say something unrelated at today's provincial party committee meeting."
Li Yong'an, with a friendly expression, extended his hand and said, "Comrade Wan Gui, please speak."
Chen Wangui glanced at Ye Xingguo. He was from Chenjiazhai, and now that Chenjiazhai was threatened, he had to stand up.
"Secretary Li, Governor Du, some entrepreneurs are privately worried that they might suddenly be arrested by the police."
Li Yong'an was puzzled. "Comrade Wan Gui, this is no small matter. Please explain in detail."
Chen Wangui intended to use the company's development to put pressure on Ye Xingguo. "Secretary Li, Comrade Xingguo recently transferred a policeman from another region. That Comrade Qi Tongwei is young and ambitious, and he dares to think and act. This is indeed a good thing."
"However, some of Comrade Qi Tongwei's actions completely exceeded the scope of the law. He used excessive force, swore constantly, abused his power, and even more audaciously led people to search his home without authorization."
Li Yong'an had also heard some things; it was Qi Tongwei who led the crackdown on the underground casinos.
"If there's a problem, we'll solve it. Comrade Xingguo, why don't you speak up?"
Ye Xingguo has received word that someone wants to get rid of him. It seems that what Qi Tongwei did really affected other people's interests.
“Secretary Li, I think Comrade Wan Gui’s words are a bit alarmist. As far as I know, Comrade Qi Tongwei raided a drug den as soon as he arrived and seized ten kilograms of drugs.”
"At the same time, a related case was uncovered: a female college student who had returned from studying abroad was raped and imprisoned by the son of a drug dealer, and a normal person was eventually sent to a mental hospital."
"Comrade Wan Gui's so-called raid on a drug dealer's home was nothing more than the lawful discovery of several million yuan in cash in the dealer's house. This money is all drug money and will be used as evidence in the future."
The leaders present exchanged bewildered glances. The drug dealers were far too arrogant. Not only did they traffic drugs, commit rape and imprisonment, but they even dared to send normal people to mental hospitals. Their crimes were utterly heinous.
Chen Wangui felt as if he had been slapped in the face by Ye Xingguo. His words were empty, while Ye Xingguo's words were based on solid evidence.
"Director Ye, we can understand arresting drug dealers, but it's a fact that Comrade Qi Tongwei led a group to ransack Dean Ma's home, isn't it?"
Ye Xingguo was prepared. "Comrade Wan Gui, even though Dean Ma accepted huge bribes from drug dealers, the police are still legally and compliantly searching for evidence. There was no raid on his home as you claim."
That statement does seem to make sense, and Chen Wangui isn't stupid.
"Comrade Xingguo, according to your logic, the power of the police station is completely unchecked. As long as they suspect someone of embezzlement or bribery, the police station can search their entire home without going through the procuratorate."
"Comrade Wan Gui, you are clearly distorting the facts. First, the drug dealer confessed that Dean Ma accepted a huge bribe to send a normal person to the mental hospital. In this way, the police have evidence of Dean Ma's crimes, which is not what you mean by suspicion leading to conviction."
Ye Xingguo was somewhat agitated. If this serious accusation were leveled against him, wouldn't he become a member of the Eastern Depot or the Embroidered Uniform Guard?
Li Yong'an advised, "Comrade Xingguo, Comrade Wan Gui, no matter what, we must stick to the facts and not damage the harmony among comrades, let alone affect unity."
Du Jianzhang understood that Chen Wangui was accusing Ye Xingguo of excessive law enforcement, which he claimed had hindered economic development.
"Secretary Yong'an is right, Comrade Wan Gui. Economic development requires stable social order. The police officers are under a lot of pressure, and sometimes they act a little too aggressively. We should understand that."
"Secretary Li, Governor Du, your criticisms are correct."
Chen Wangui quickly admitted his mistake, "Let me add one more thing, Comrade Xingguo, Comrade Qi Tongwei is only an acting head of the anti-drug squad, but what he's doing now has completely exceeded his authority. He's doing the work of the municipal bureau, and he even went to the criminal investigation team to fire a gun. Aren't these disorganized and undisciplined police officers afraid of causing a major disaster in the future?"
Ye Xingguo realized that he couldn't be removed in a short time, and that they were going to target Qi Tongwei first.
"Secretary Li, Governor Du, since this matter has escalated to the provincial party committee meeting, I'll just briefly talk about Comrade Qi Tongwei."
"Comrade Qi Tongwei cracked a smuggling case worth 30 billion yuan in Shanghai, and his abilities have been recognized by the Ministry of Public Security and the General Administration of Customs."
"Xu Feng, the head of the provincial anti-drug squad, and his entire family were murdered by drug traffickers. His eight-year-old daughter was burned alive. The entire anti-drug squad was holding their breath, but they couldn't find any clues for the time being. Comrade Qi Tongwei found a breakthrough as soon as he arrived."
"In the process of arresting drug traffickers, some cases did come into play. In order not to miss any clues, I gave the task force the order to investigate related cases together."
"As for Comrade Wan Gui's claim that he fired a shot at the criminal police team, after our careful investigation, it was the criminal police captain who drew his gun first, and Comrade Qi Tongwei acted in self-defense."
"Finally, regarding Comrade Qi Tongwei's lack of organization and discipline, while it's true that young people can be impulsive at times, it's all within acceptable limits."
The leaders present all understood what Ye Xingguo meant when he said these words: "I'm going to protect my own."
Of course, the fact that this kid has gained the approval of the Ministry of Public Security and the General Administration of Customs shows that he is indeed capable, so Ye Xingguo's protectiveness of his own doesn't seem wrong.
If it weren't for the fact that it was at the provincial party committee meeting, Chen Wangui would have directly cursed, "You shameless bastard! That kid is clearly a bandit, but now he's acting like a great hero."
"Comrade Xingguo, I heard that Comrade Qi Tongwei made a huge arrest at a nightclub last night. Not only did he fail to catch the murderer, but he also injured many innocent civilians. Is this what you mean by being very capable, but merely acting impulsively?"
Ye Xingguo, having gone all out, immediately retorted, "Comrade Wan Gui, isn't that a bit inappropriate to sound so gloating?"
"Drug traffickers are cunning, ruthless, and kill without blinking an eye. They did indeed injure six people. The provincial department immediately sent the injured to the hospital, but none of them are seriously injured."
"Comrade Qi Tongwei handled the situation on-site without any problems. He does have to take responsibility for the unexpected circumstances that occurred, but we must not be timid or hesitant when dealing with ruthless drug dealers."
Chen Wangui had not expected Ye Xingguo to be so firm in his stance, willing to take responsibility himself to protect Qi Tongwei. It seemed that this kid was indeed a major hidden danger.
"Comrade Xingguo, six people injured isn't considered serious? You're overreacting by protecting your own."
"Alright, alright, let's not discuss this anymore."
Li Yong'an made the final decision, and the two argued back and forth, each with their own reasons. The provincial party committee meeting was not a courtroom.