Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 3013 The Security Department Also Needs an Inspection Team
Jiuwan Hutong, west of the old city.

Just like its name suggests, the alleys here are winding and turning, and you can hardly see any straight alley entrances when you walk through them.

At this moment, the joyous atmosphere of the New Year is infectious to every resident and every individual here.

Children were playing in the snow by the roadside, stuffing firecrackers into the snow and lighting them quickly, waiting for the moment they exploded, sending snowflakes flying.

If they had enough firecrackers, they could enjoy this kind of entertainment all night long.

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Just as the children were having fun, a dog barked and drew their attention to the depths of the alley.

Then they saw a big dog come out from around the corner. It was taller than them, and its thick body took up almost half of the road.

The children instinctively clenched the firecrackers in their hands, as if the firecrackers could give them a sense of security.

Just then, an adult ran up from behind, followed by several more adults, which finally allowed the children to relax.

As Wangcai walked past the mischievous children, a group of kids suddenly jumped up excitedly, as if they were overjoyed to see such a big dog.

"Captain, this is Jiuwan Hutong. There are about 20 courtyards and more than 80 households in the hutong. Most of them are low-rise bungalows, with three to five households sharing a courtyard. In addition, there are a few detached courtyards, and the space inside the courtyards is limited and very compact."

A security guard familiar with the area stepped forward to explain, and Liang Zuoxin nodded. Chen Mingli, who was standing nearby, asked, "This shouldn't be Wang Lan's home, right?"

Ji Xiang nodded, "That's right, Wang Lan's house is in that area of ​​Xiejie, not here."

Who lives in this area?

Ji Xiang shook her head, then looked at the crowd behind her.

Everyone shook their heads in unison.

Chen Mingli didn't care. With Wangcai around, some investigation processes could be simplified or even omitted.

So the group followed Wangcai for another ten meters or so and stopped in front of an iron gate.

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Wangcai barked twice towards the inside, and Liang Zuoxin knew what to do.

"Knock on the door."

A security guard came up behind me and knocked on the door.

"Who!"

"From the neighborhood office."

A woman's voice came from outside, then the door opened, and a group of people were standing there.

His expression changed instantly.

Meanwhile, Liang Zuoxin and Chen Mingli had already led their men in and rushed in.

"Everyone in the courtyard, come out and gather. Anyone who is not in the courtyard, go find them immediately."

"Pay attention to controlling the scene and ensure safety."

Regardless of what others thought, Liang Zuoxin only cared about solving the case as soon as possible.

Soon the courtyard was filled with people, and people from the surrounding alleys, hearing the commotion, also showed curiosity and came to check.

Even the walls were covered with people watching the spectacle.

Liang Zuoxin and Chen Mingli ignored them and focused their attention on the residents in the courtyard.

There are three households in this courtyard, each with four or five people, so it's a bit crowded.

"Comrades, we are from the Ninth Security Division. We are here to carry out a mission. We hope you will cooperate."

Liang Zuoxin's revelation of his identity immediately caused an uproar, but the crowd quickly calmed down, after all, the Ninth Department's security department also had to abide by the rules and discipline.

As long as they haven't made any mistakes, these people have nothing to do with them.

As the saying goes, if you have a clear conscience, you have nothing to fear.

After everyone calmed down, the scene quickly quieted down.

Liang Zuoxin looked at Wangcai, who was sitting quietly beside him. Ever since they came in, Wangcai's eyes had been fixed on a room, as if it had discovered something.

However, Wangcai did not take any action, which surprised him. How could an ordinary dog ​​know to wait for a command?

The Yang family's dog is truly extraordinary; it has a special intelligence.

Looking around, Liang Zuoxin continued, "Who's in charge of this courtyard?"

After the words were spoken, the three households looked at each other, and finally three middle-aged men came out.

“Sir, there are only three households in our compound. There’s no one in charge. We all discuss things together.”

“I am the head of this household, Wang Ming.”

The middle-aged man who spoke first said, "My family members are all here."

Liang Zuoxin nodded, then looked at the man in the middle. Upon seeing this, the middle-aged man quickly said, "Comrade, my name is Sun Hua. My family members are all here except for my second son."

Liang Zuoxin glanced at the group; there were four people: a husband and wife, and a man and a woman. He didn't know their relationship.

What's the second child's name?

"My second son's name is Sun Fei."

Liang Zuoxin nodded. "Where is he now?"

"Well, my second son doesn't have a job. He usually just wanders around outside the alley. We don't know where he is."

Sun Hua spoke with difficulty, and Liang Zuoxin frowned, but he had an idea in mind, because Wangcai had always been eyeing their family.

"Wangcai, go."

Without asking the people behind him any further, and not wanting to continue playing dumb, Liang Zuoxin gave the order, and Wangcai got up and walked straight into the house.

"Hey, what are you doing? What are you doing?"

Sun Hua was startled and rushed forward to stop them, but the security officer next to him was faster and pressed down on the person with both hands. The Sun family panicked.

"Hey, what are you doing!"

"This is bullying! Help! Someone's bullying us!"

The woman suddenly shouted and blocked the road, about to hit Wangcai with the fire poker she was holding.

She could see clearly that there was something wrong with the dog.

At the same time, the son and daughter-in-law of the family also came forward, trying to stop the person from going in, but before the woman's fire stick could fall, a roar suddenly came from the side.

Wangcai hasn't used its skills for a long time.

Back when we lived in a courtyard house, we would often run into some clueless people. If we encountered snakes, insects, rats, or ants, we would yell at them.

As a result, everyone left, the courtyard became clean, and there was no longer any use for it.

So much so that it almost forgot it had this skill.

Then, the roar that had been building up for years burst forth in an instant, striking everyone's hearts like a thunderclap.

This kind of deterrent is what makes people with guilty consciences more afraid and terrified!
So, Liang Zuoxin and the others, who were startled by Wangcai, saw the three people blocking their way tremble.

Just like a body reacting to the cold, the woman holding the fire poker sat directly on the ground, her head trembling, her teeth chattering, and a puddle of water appeared on the ground.

Seeing this, even the most clueless person could tell that something was wrong with this family.

The other two households in the courtyard also kept their distance, looking uneasy.

Liang Zuoxin snorted coldly, then had the three men dragged aside before leading them into the house.

Wangcai quickly entered the house and could see that the house was a bit messy. Then he saw Wangcai come to the kitchen and keep barking.

Liang Zuoxin and Chen Mingli exchanged a glance, then quickly walked into the kitchen.

The two men glanced around the kitchen, then their eyes settled on a newly built wall.

A short while later, the two came out, their faces as cold as if it were about to snow.

"I'm giving you a chance to be honest."

Liang Zuoxin went directly to Sun Hua's side, his face cold and stern.

Sun Hua turned ashen-faced, then suddenly raised his head with a look of remorse, "Comrade, I confess, I admit it."

There is a person inside the wall.

"It was all done by my good-for-nothing youngest son."

"I confess, I admit it's all my fault."

Sun Hua burst into tears, and after saying this, he had no strength left.

Meanwhile, the rest of the family members were also sitting on the floor, their faces ashen.

Liang Zuoxin didn't bother to look at the family and simply waved his hand, "Take them back and interrogate them properly."

"Two men, break down the wall and bring the body back!"

After saying that, Liang Zuoxin looked at Chen Mingli and said, "We can't let the murderer stay out here. You take Wangcai and keep looking."

Chen Mingli nodded, took Wangcai into the house, and left a moment later.

Then several security officers brought tools and began to break down the wall. Some people in the courtyard also volunteered to help.

At one point, cries of "Ah Ah!" came from inside the house, followed by more information coming out from within.

Instantly, those around them understood what was going on.

Then, recalling what had happened right there in the courtyard, the residents on both sides immediately turned pale.

She was even more determined to move as soon as possible.

On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Yang Xiaotao was reviewing the progress of various projects at the research institute in his office when he saw Liang Zuoxin and Chen Mingli knock on the door and walk in.

Yang Xiaotao looked up and then pointed to the chair, telling him to sit down.

Liu Lixue quickly brewed tea for the two of them.

However, neither of them looked too happy, and they only showed Liu Lixue a slight politeness.

Lou Xiao'e had visited Ji Xiang during the Spring Festival and knew about what had happened at the hospital. To be honest, it was hard to understand why such a terrible incident could happen in the Ninth Department.

Upon seeing Liang Zuoxin and his companion arrive, Lou Xiao'e and her companion also became concerned about the case.

Yang Xiaotao finished reading the document, signed it, and then put it aside.

"Xiaoxue, from now on, prioritize the printer project and upgrade the material supply."

Yang Xiaotao spoke to Liu Lixue, which made Liu Lixue's eyes light up, and she nodded.

Now, the various projects of the nine departments have also been categorized, and according to Yang Xiaotao, they are roughly divided into three categories.

The first category is important and urgent projects.

These projects need to be started as soon as possible, and sufficient supplies must be guaranteed.

Just like computer projects now.

The second category is important, but not very urgent.

This project simply requires providing support step by step.

Just like the printer project now.

The third category is those that are neither important nor urgent.

These require continued attention from the nine departments, but resources will be allocated slightly less.

Just like azithromycin, which has been under continuous research.

Of course, the third category is not unimportant, but it is relative to other categories.

If this were taken to another department, it probably wouldn't matter whether it's important or not; each one would be a core project.

Moreover, these studies might just surprise you at any moment.

Now that the research project on printers has been upgraded to the first category, it naturally surprised Liu Lixue.

Yang Xiaotao said this in order to complete Chen Lao's task.

Five hundred billion.

If I don't bring something out, I'll feel a lot of pressure.

After putting down the documents, Yang Xiaotao looked at Liang Zuoxin and the other man.

Seeing Yang Xiaotao looking over, the two exchanged a glance, and then Liang Zuoxin spoke up, "Minister Yang, the case has been solved."

"The perpetrator was an unemployed young man named Sun Fei."

“I attended junior high school, but I didn’t finish. Later, I went to the countryside for two years. I broke my leg while working in the countryside, so I went back to the city.”

According to his confession, he went to the hospital for a medical appointment before the incident and overheard some information about the hospital's finances. So, on New Year's Eve, he climbed over the wall from the hospital's perimeter.

“After drugging Wang Lan, Sun Fei took 50,000 yuan from the safe. Fearing that the matter would be exposed, he put Wang Lan into a woven bag and carried her away from the hospital.”

“When he got home and told his family what happened, Sun’s daughter-in-law wanted to call the police, but Sun Fei’s mother slapped her and kicked her out of the house.”

"After Wang Lan regained consciousness, the Sun family, fearing exposure, brutally murdered her."

"Afterwards, in order to cover up the truth, the Sun family told the neighborhood committee they needed to repair the kitchen, but in reality, they were trying to extort money from the family."

Liang Zuoxin's face was ashen, and he could no longer suppress the murderous aura emanating from him as he spoke.

Yang Xiaotao was equally murderous, wishing he could crush these scumbags and bury them in the mud.

Liu Lixue and Lou Xiao'e, their anger rendering them immune to the murderous atmosphere in the office, stood up and declared, "This kind of person deserves to die."

Liang Zuoxin continued, "The person has been arrested and handed over; now it's up to us to see how the case is judged."

Yang Xiaotao suppressed his murderous intent and said, "Report our opinion from the Ninth Department to the higher authorities, and punish them severely without leniency."

"Furthermore, the victims should be compensated, not only by them but also by the hospital."

"besides!"

At this point, Yang Xiaotao looked at Liang Zuoxin and said, "How could such a grown man enter the hospital without being noticed, and then leave with the victim after the incident?"

"Did any security personnel patrol, investigate, or fulfill their duties during this time?"

“All the security personnel on duty at the hospital that night will receive a major demerit. If this happens again, they will all be sent back to the countryside to farm.”

Liang Zuoxin was mentally prepared when he arrived, but he still underestimated Yang Xiaotao's anger.

If everyone receives a major demerit, it's equivalent to cutting off all avenues for advancement for all participants.

However, compared to the severity of the case, this punishment is not severe.

At the very least, they can still work at the Ninth Academy and enjoy the benefits of the Ninth Department.

"clear."

We'll handle it later.

After he finished speaking, the office fell silent again.

After a long while, Yang Xiaotao took out a cigarette, lit it, and tapped his fingers on the table, making everyone else in the room tense.

"Old Liang, I also bear some responsibility for this."

Yang Xiaotao slowly spoke, "No matter what, I am also a leader in the security department. I cannot escape responsibility for what happened."

"But we must learn from this incident and take remedial measures."

After saying that, he picked up the cigarette case and sat down in front of the two men.

Liang Zuoxin picked up a cigarette, lit it, and handed it to Chen Mingli.

A cloud of smoke rose into the room, but there was no response to Yang Xiaotao's question.

“Back when we were at the Red Star Machinery Factory, we formed a quality assurance team.”

"The current Ninth Department also has an internal audit department."

"These are our internal cleaners, the department responsible for finding problems."

At this point, Yang Xiaotao looked at Chen Mingli and said, "Old Chen, your internal investigation department mainly targets hostile elements, and you've done a good job in that regard."

"But it did not play a role in the training and supervision of ordinary security personnel."

"Or rather, we lack a supervisory body to oversee the security personnel."

"This is the main reason why security personnel have lost their sense of responsibility and become perfunctory in their work."

After Yang Xiaotao finished explaining the situation, Liang Zuoxin and Chen Mingli understood what Yang Xiaotao meant.

They also agreed with Yang Xiaotao's view.

As the Ninth Department continued to develop, the staff of the Security Section were able to receive the same welfare benefits as the workers, and even more than their wages.

As the current social environment becomes increasingly stable and the situation of the struggle becomes clearer, the work of security personnel is more like simple patrols and guarding the gate.

As a result, the security department increasingly became a kind of 'perk'.

Some people try to join the security department through connections or other means, and some even exhibit laziness.

These are all important reasons for a decline in the sense of responsibility.

Now that Yang Xiaotao has proposed establishing a supervisory department within the security office, they have no reason to refuse.

"Okay, we'll select personnel to form an inspection team later."

Liang Zuoxin immediately agreed.

Yang Xiaotao nodded, "Also, the inspection team will conduct regular assessments of the security personnel in each factory, including not only physical fitness tests but also combat skills assessments."

"Failure to pass the assessment once will result in a demerit."

"If you skip the Chinese New Year twice, you will be disqualified."

"What we need is a security department that can protect the Ninth Division and the people's property, not a security department that's just for show and people to retire here."

Liang Zuoxin and Chen Chonghan felt another tremor in their hearts.

With Yang Xiaotao doing this, the security personnel in the factories of Department Nine will probably be on high alert.