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Without stopping, Lin Yunfei had his secretary, Liu Can, drive a Land Rover to the Handong Provincial Party Committee.
He wanted to report Qi Tongwei's situation to Gao Yuliang, the secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission, in person.
Ultimately, it boils down to one sentence: Unity is paramount; stability trumps everything.
Lin Yunfei sat in the back seat of the Land Rover, his brow furrowed, his mind replaying his conversation with Qi Tongwei. He knew the importance of this report; it not only concerned Qi Tongwei's personal fate but could also affect the stability and credibility of the entire political and legal system of Handong Province.
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Outside the car window, the city scenery flashed by, but Lin Yunfei had no time to appreciate it. He repeatedly reviewed the key points of his report, ensuring that every detail was accurate. He knew that Secretary Gao Yuliang had extremely high standards for work, and any negligence could lead to unpredictable consequences.
"Secretary Liu, how much longer until we reach the Provincial Party Committee?" Lin Yunfei finally broke the silence in the car.
"Secretary Lin, it'll be about twenty minutes," Liu Can replied, glancing at Lin Yunfei in the rearview mirror.
Lin Yunfei nodded, silently calculating how to further refine his reporting strategy within the next twenty minutes. He knew that when facing a leader like Gao Yuliang, he had to be concise and clear.
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Finally, the Land Rover slowly drove into the provincial party committee compound. Lin Yunfei straightened his collar, took a deep breath, and strode towards Secretary Gao Yuliang's office.
"Secretary Gao, I've come to report on Qi Tongwei's situation." Lin Yunfei got straight to the point as soon as he entered.
Gao Yuliang raised his head, gave Lin Yunfei a sharp look, and gestured for him to continue.
Lin Yunfei reported to Gao Yuliang on Qi Tongwei's behavior in the detention center, his attitude toward admitting guilt, sentencing recommendations, and his own views. He tried his best to remain objective and impartial, neither exaggerating nor concealing any details.
After listening, Gao Yuliang remained silent for a while, then slowly said, "Yunfei, Qi Tongwei's situation is indeed very complicated. He was once my proudest student, but now he has gone down this path, which is heartbreaking."
“Yes, Secretary Gao. I also feel very sorry,” Lin Yunfei echoed.
“However, everyone is equal before the law. No matter how many merits he has made in the past, he has now committed a crime and must accept the punishment of the law,” Gao Yuliang said firmly.
“I understand, Secretary Gao. I have already conveyed this to Qi Tongwei, and he has expressed his willingness to accept legal judgment,” Lin Yunfei replied.
Gao Yuliang nodded and said, "Yunfei, your report this time was very timely and detailed. I will report this situation to the Provincial Party Committee for further information. At the same time, you should continue to pay attention to the progress of Qi Tongwei's case and ensure the fairness and transparency of the entire judicial process."
"Yes, Secretary Gao. I will definitely follow your instructions," Lin Yunfei replied solemnly.
192. Chen Yanshi passed away, and Lin Yunfei attended the funeral and paid his respects.
192. Chen Yanshi passed away, and Lin Yunfei attended the funeral and paid his respects.
"Secretary Gao, I'll be going now."
After Lin Yunfei finished his report, Qi Tongwei signed the plea agreement and left the office of Gao Yuliang, the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee, without lingering.
Gao Yuliang sighed, opened the drawer, took out a pack of cigarettes, and pulled out a cigarette.
He lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and as the smoke swirled around him, his thoughts drifted back to the days when Qi Tongwei excelled academically and morally on the campus of Handong University.
"Hey, Tongwei, you've made a fool of yourself. You've gone down this path of no return. And you even signed a plea agreement..."
"Zhao Ruilong, that wicked young master, actually lured so many people into a trap. Through Liu Xinjian, he embezzled 20 billion yuan of state-owned assets." Gao Yuliang's face showed a pained expression.
"And there's Chen Qingquan too, my former secretary."
"Furthermore, Wen Yuan, the mayor of Lüzhou City, Zhang Tong, the executive vice mayor of Lüzhou City, and Qin Ben, the deputy secretary-general of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee, all accepted bribes from Zhao Ruilong."
Gao Yuliang had very mixed feelings, because this was his most prized disciple, Qi Tongwei, who had revealed it on his own initiative.
It should be noted that the Party Secretary of Lüzhou City was promoted by him, but now he is mired in trouble.
The cigarette in Gao Yuliang's hand burned out, and the ash fell on the table, just like his shattered mood. He leaned back weakly in his chair, a trace of helplessness and regret flashing in his eyes.
He closed his eyes, and the image of Qi Tongwei in his youth appeared in his mind. Back then, he was full of vigor and ideals.
Now, Qi Tongwei has become a prisoner, all because of the temptation of power.
Gao Yuliang sighed deeply, secretly wondering if he also bore responsibility for his oversight.
Qi Tongwei did many things behind Gao Yuliang's back. The vortex of power will eventually devour one's original aspirations.
Gao Yuliang sighed, "This is the game of power. Another case of systemic corruption has emerged in Lüzhou City."
“The municipal party secretary, mayor, and executive vice mayor were all implicated by Ding Yizhen and Zhao Ruilong.”
Gao Yuliang slowly opened his eyes, his gaze falling on the documents on the table, and a sense of powerlessness welled up in his heart.
Is it possible for me to... emerge unscathed from this game?
Perhaps it's time to reflect on his political career.
Gao Yuliang is now only thinking about being able to retire peacefully at Zhengxie next year.
...Please give me flowers...
"Hello, is this the Public Security Bureau of Lüzhou City? This is Gao Yuliang from the Provincial Party Committee."
"I order you to immediately take the comrades from the Discipline Inspection Commission and arrest Wen Yuan, the mayor of Lüzhou City, and Zhang Tong, the executive vice mayor of Lüzhou City."
Gao Yuliang made a quick decision, picked up the red secure phone, and dialed the director of the Luzhou City Public Security Bureau.
"Just now, Director Lin Yunfei of the Public Security Bureau reported to me that Qi Tongwei... surrendered himself to the authorities and confessed that Mayor Wen Yuan of Lüzhou City and Executive Vice Mayor Zhang Tong accepted huge bribes and acted as protectors for certain unscrupulous businessmen."
"Understood, Secretary Gao. We will act immediately," came the firm reply from the other end of the phone.
Gao Yuliang hung up the phone, feeling a slight sense of relief, but his brow remained furrowed. He knew this was just the tip of the iceberg; Lü Zhou's problems had only just begun.
"Hello, Secretary Bai. There's something important I need to report to Secretary Sha in person." Gao Yuliang thought for a moment, then picked up the black landline phone and dialed the Provincial Party Committee Office.
The call was quickly connected, and Secretary Bai's clear voice came through: "Secretary Gao, what can I do for you? Secretary Sha is currently talking with comrades from the National Development and Reform Commission."
Gao Yuliang's expression was solemn as he slowly said, "Make arrangements immediately. I need to see Secretary Sha as soon as possible. I must report in detail in person about the extremely serious corruption situation in Lüzhou City. This matter cannot be delayed."
Secretary Bai realized the seriousness of the matter and quickly replied, "Yes, Secretary Gao, I will go and coordinate with Secretary Sha's schedule right away. I will inform you as soon as I have any news."
Gao Yuliang nodded slightly: "Yes, thank you for your hard work. Please make sure it's done as soon as possible."
After hanging up the phone, Gao Yuliang stood up and paced back and forth in his office, still unable to calm down.
The sudden and systemic corruption in Luzhou City was like a bombshell, shocking and heartbreaking even to someone like him who had been in officialdom for many years.
He knew that what lay behind this was not just the corruption of certain officials, but a serious problem with the political ecology of the entire Lüzhou City.
Thinking of the cadres he had once promoted who were now mired in trouble, Gao Yuliang was filled with self-reproach.
He has been reflecting on whether he made mistakes in personnel selection and whether the supervision of power was inadequate.
Just then, the phone on the table rang. Gao Yuliang rushed over and quickly answered the phone. Secretary Bai's voice came from the other end of the line: "Secretary Gao, Secretary Sha has already made arrangements. You can go to Secretary Sha's office in an hour."
Gao Yuliang took a deep breath: "Okay, I understand."
After hanging up the phone, Gao Yuliang straightened his clothes, picked up the relevant documents on the table concerning corruption in Lüzhou City, and walked out of the office with heavy steps.
...
He secretly resolved to thoroughly investigate the corruption issues in Lüzhou City this time.
Upon arriving at Sha Ruijin's office, Secretary Bai personally greeted him and opened the door to let Gao Yuliang in.
Sha Ruijin was sitting behind his desk, solemnly reviewing documents. Seeing Gao Yuliang enter, he looked up and gestured, "Comrade Yuliang, please sit down. Tell me the details." Gao Yuliang handed him the documents, his tone heavy, "Secretary Sha, the corruption in Lüzhou City far exceeds expectations, involving multiple departments. A thorough investigation is imperative."
"Just an hour ago, Vice Governor Lin Yunfei suddenly came to report to me. Qi Tongwei gave instructions..."
"Qi Tongwei not only confessed to the bribery of Luzhou City Mayor Wen Yuan and Executive Vice Mayor Zhang Tong, but also implicated... Zhao Ruilong, Chairman of Handong Huilong Group." Gao Yuliang's words were astonishing.
Upon hearing this, Sha Ruijin frowned, his eyes revealing determination and piercing gaze: "Comrade Yuliang, the information you provided is extremely important. The corruption problem in Lüzhou City has reached a point where it must be eradicated; we cannot stand idly by. Do you have any specific suggestions?"
After a moment of contemplation, Gao Yuliang said, "Secretary Sha, I think we should first establish a special investigation team, led by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, in conjunction with the public security, auditing and other departments, to conduct a comprehensive and in-depth investigation of Lüzhou City."
Sha Ruijin nodded in agreement: "This suggestion is excellent. We must crush this corrupt gang with overwhelming force. Also, Comrade Yuliang, you should be careful; I don't want anything to happen to you."
This last sentence was Sha Ruijin's heartfelt advice.
Things have developed to this point. Sha Ruijin has undergone a significant change.
Gao Yuliang felt a warmth in his heart, knowing that Sha Ruijin was concerned about him: "Thank you for the reminder, Secretary Sha. I will pay attention. In addition, I would like to suggest that during the investigation, attention should be paid to guiding public opinion and that the progress and results of the investigation should be released to the public in a timely manner to set the record straight."
After listening, Sha Ruijin showed an approving look: "Comrade Yuliang, you have thought this through very thoroughly. I'll entrust this matter to you. You must handle it well and give the Party and the people a satisfactory explanation."
"The mayor and the executive vice mayor of Lüzhou City were arrested immediately. They cannot be allowed to escape."
Gao Yuliang stood up and nodded solemnly: "Secretary Sha, please rest assured, I will certainly not fail in my mission..."
Jingle Bell! !
At that moment, Sha Ruijin's private phone rang.
Wang Fuzhen called: "Secretary Sha... Old Chen just passed away. The time of death was 13:45."
Sha Ruijin's pupils suddenly contracted, and he gasped, "Aunt Wang, what... what did you say? Uncle Chen is dead."
Sha Ruijin's hand holding the phone trembled slightly, his voice filled with undisguised grief: "Aunt Wang, please accept my condolences... I, I'll be right there." After hanging up, he slowly stood up, staring blankly out the window, as if he had not yet recovered from the sudden bad news.
Seeing this, Gao Yuliang asked softly, "Secretary Sha, is it Old Chen...?" Sha Ruijin nodded, his eyes slightly reddening, "Old Chen is gone, very suddenly." Gao Yuliang was also shocked. Chen Yanshi was highly respected in Handong Province, and had lived a life of integrity and incorruptibility. He never expected him to pass away so suddenly. He pondered for a moment and said, "Secretary Sha, please go ahead. I will do my best to push forward the matter in Lüzhou City."
Sha Ruijin took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down: "Alright, Comrade Yuliang, I'm entrusting the matter of Lüzhou City to you. The investigation team must be established as soon as possible, and the action must be swift; we can't give those corrupt officials a chance to breathe." Gao Yuliang nodded solemnly: "Secretary Sha, rest assured, I'll make the arrangements right away."
Sha Ruijin hurriedly left the office and rushed to the hospital. Gao Yuliang watched his departing figure, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
The passing of Chen Yanshi made him realize once again the fragility and impermanence of life.
He returned to his office and immediately began preparations for establishing a special investigation team. He knew that this anti-corruption campaign had reached a critical juncture and could not afford to be careless.
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Chen Yanshi's funeral was held the following day at the Jingzhou City Funeral Home.
Lin Yunfei didn't want to come, but as the vice governor, he had to go with the flow.
Sha Ruijin, Zhao Anbang, and Gao Yuliang, the three-person group from the Handong Provincial Committee, all dressed in black Zhongshan suits, came to the funeral home to attend Chen Yanshi's funeral.
"A bow!"
"Two bows!"
"Three bows!"
The family members returned the greeting.
Lin Yunfei, standing at 0.7 meters tall, stood solemnly in the line, bowing along with everyone else. Gazing at Chen Yanshi's portrait, a complex mix of emotions welled up within him.
This Chen Yanshi is really tough. He's held on for so many days.
They're finally gone, that's great.