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Inside the stone pavilion.

"Mr. Chen, as you know, it's very difficult to enforce 'dormant clauses' under current laws."

Lin Guodong lowered his head and spoke truthfully to the abbot of Guanxin Temple by the stove.

"The province is very likely to... erase it."

Inside the stone pavilion, listening to the sounds around him, Abbot Guanxin did not speak, but simply drank his tea in silence.

Two cases were shortlisted.

Judging from the number of cases, there's bound to be at least one case that gets selected.

but. .

Actually it is not.

Lin Guodong never guessed that Xu De might be selected.

Simply because it's almost impossible!

"Hmph, no chance..."

As Chen Jingshan felt the hot tea flowing through his body, he couldn't help but relax a little, and his aged voice slowly said:

"Not having the opportunity doesn't mean you can't do it."

"We should at least give it a try."

Upon hearing this, Lin Guodong paused for a moment, then fell silent.

It is clear.

Objectively speaking, Chen Jingshan also knew that Xu De's two cases would not be selected this time.

but. ..

At the very least, you need to be shortlisted.

After being shortlisted, it will also allow those people in the province to re-examine the legal principles of "legitimate self-defense"!

"As long as there are still people paying attention, and as long as there is still discussion."

"Then one day, the law will be able to lift the restrictions and be implemented."

"And all actions taken before this point... are inextricably linked to it."

While brewing tea, the abbot Guanxin gave a casual response.

Lin Guodong remained silent.

He was an idealist, and idealists like to govern people with laws, but it was clear that the laws were being shelved due to human nature, which was not what he wanted to see.

Xu De failed to be selected? That's not important.

As long as the sound exists, that's enough!

"It's just a pity. All that passion and enthusiasm from the past might be crushed by reality and leave them devastated," Lin Guodong sighed. "Like you?"

Chen Jingshan asked in return, and Lin Guodong was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say.

Chen Jingshan spoke again:

True gold fears no fire, and good iron fears no hammering.

"If you can't handle even the slightest setback... then you deserve to suffer setbacks, especially since..."

"On the contrary, I think this young friend will become more courageous after setbacks."

The more setbacks you face, the more courageous you become?

Lin Guodong was surprised.

You should know that what the other party will encounter in the provincial capital... will definitely not be just one selection process.

The direct targeting from the Bar Association and law firms has had an explosive impact on people's mentality! "Stay tuned," Chen Jingshan said.

"I've actually been looking forward to this day for a long time."

at the same time.

On the minibus.

Xu De glanced out the car window at the scene of entering the highway, then looked away, turning his head to look around, his face full of sincerity.

Who's in the car?

All I saw was...

From left to right: Prosecutor Huang Shi, Prosecutor Zhang Qing, and Prosecutor Zhang Mang.

In the middle are court judges Zhang Bingxin, Zhao Xing, and Sun Dong.

"Heh heh, are you really looking forward to it or just pretending?"

Huang Shi looked into the car and narrowed his eyes at Xu De, who couldn't escape, and asked meaningfully.

Xu De:

"Really, I've been looking forward to this private meeting with all of you public officials for a long time, to discuss your noble professional ethics," Xu De said with his usual sincerity.

to be frank.

His first thought after getting on the bus was to run away, but unfortunately, the driver closed the door too quickly and he was welded inside.

no way.

Looking around, everyone there seems to be someone with whom I have a grudge!

Xu De had never met a single person he hadn't tricked.

Zhang Bingxin is not mentioned. The two surprise court hearings were completely inconsistent with the case-handling procedures, which are crucial to the judiciary. This was almost a "provocation".

And what about Yellowstone?

Huang Shi was also somewhat aggrieved; he, a dignified prosecutor from the Intermediate People's Court, was being used as a tool...

"Heh."

Zhang Bingxin closed his eyes, too lazy to pursue the matter, and immediately closed his eyes to rest.

Huang Shi also gave a speechless snort.

"Go to sleep. Get some sleep now to avoid getting too tired. The train will arrive at the station tonight, so get some rest for the night, and then the review will be tomorrow."

Review tomorrow?

Xu De raised an eyebrow. "Why is the time earlier?"

"The case reviewed on the 23rd was 'Lijiacun Case,' which was when you and Judge Zhang conducted your defense."

"The case reviewed on the 20th is 'Case No. 18,' and the two cases are separate."

Huang Shi responded.

Xu De suddenly realized.

It turned out to be the case.

The defense process is very complicated and naturally not fast. Being able to review seven cases a day is considered highly efficient.

Not to mention that it can start at sixty and last for a week and a half, but...

"Isn't it usually a continuous review process?"

"For example, after the '18th Middle School Case' is reviewed, the next case will be the 'Lijia Village Case'."

Xu De frowned and exchanged a glance with Lin Yue beside him, both seeing the surprise in each other's eyes.

"How did we get separated? And separated for a full three days!"

Huang Shi shook his head. "I don't know."

"It might be the Lijiacun case, which is of great importance."

The words were spoken.

Everyone fell into deep thought.

Indeed, although both cases were shortlisted, the Lijiacun case needs to be given special consideration based on its importance.

That case involved "not guilty" and "self-defense".

The discussion alone would take a very long time.

From the shortlist to the 18th case, it's difficult to have a clear discussion, as there's only half a week available.

"Therefore, it was most likely deliberately placed at the end."

Huang Shi casually remarked, "I feel that the Party... that case will have a very difficult time being selected."

Xu De nodded, and even Zhang Bingxin, the judge in charge of the case, did not object.

"By the way, what about Case 18? Prosecutor Huang, are you ready?" Xu De suddenly asked.

"It was prepared a long time ago; the report was submitted by the procuratorate yesterday."

Huang Shi pulled a document out of his bag and waved it around casually.

"The court should have finished preparing as well."

Upon hearing this, Xu De blinked and stepped forward shyly, "Prosecutor Huang, look, we're all teammates, standing together to contribute to Green Forest City, don't you think?"

He doesn't have the materials yet; the law firm's resources don't allow him to prepare several contingency plans for his defense.

"Hehe."

Huang Shi rolled his eyes at the person beside him who had ambushed him several times, clearly too lazy to pay attention to him.

Xu De turned his head and gave Lin Yue a look.

Lin Yue instantly understood and immediately began to play the victim.

"Prosecutor Huang, I don't want to be exploited by that heartless bastard boss! I'm still so young, what if I suddenly die..." Huang Shi: .....

"Give it to me!"

Huang Shi was a little overwhelmed and quickly handed the copies to the two of them, clearly having prepared a copy for each of them beforehand.

Lin Yue then turned her gaze toward the courthouse.

Zhao Xing and Sun Dong surrendered immediately and handed over the goods.

Having received two copies of the defense process, Xu De and Lin Yue were finally satisfied and accepted them without hesitation. Then they lowered their heads and began to read them silently.

But when Xu De turned his gaze to the file...

In a daze.

His brow furrowed.

1 month 18 day.

7 PM.

Xu De arrived in Wutong City.

Wutong City's economic prosperity surpasses that of Lusen City. Since the review has not yet begun, Zhang Bingxin from Huangshi told the two young people to go and rest first.

Instead of staying at the guesthouse, the two chose to go to a hotel and booked two suites.

He then went out to learn about the local judicial system.

Regarding the influence of local law firms and the Bar Association...

Especially the Blue Flower Law Firm.

The more they learned about each other, the more alarmed they became!

other side....

It's way too big!

1 month 19 number.

The day before the review of the 18th case.

The three parties reunited and began to simulate the case, asking questions and mimicking responses.

The result was unsatisfactory.

Some issues, even if kept under wraps, are so sensitive that it's hard to bring them up.

Everyone felt heavy-hearted.

Although I had considered the possibility of not being selected when I came, it was still somewhat hard to accept when I actually faced the question. But at least I was shortlisted, which is better than those who couldn't even come.

The three parties comforted themselves in this way.

until..

1 month 20 day.

On the day of the selection!

Qingwu Province, with its capital city of Wutong.

Provincial government building, administration building!

"Da da da"

The sound of leather shoes clattering on the ground could be heard, crisp and loud.

Inside the massive, magnificent building, imbued with Eastern aesthetics, several people slowly walked towards the depths.

"Yao, is this the provincial government building of Qingwu Province?"

Inside the administration building.

Lin Yue followed behind Xu De and the others, taking a deep breath as she looked at the extravagantly large buildings around her. She muttered softly, "If the Green Forest City Hall is already quite luxurious..."

But compared to this place, it seems like an unknown, third-tier county town!

"Qingwu Province is one of the most important core provinces in the East, so political resources such as the administrative building should not be treated casually."

Looking around at the various staff members in uniform.

Huang Shi led the way while explaining.

He was at the division level, which is rare in Lusen City and can be considered a leader.

But here...

As Huang Shi thought this, he glanced at the people passing by.

The other person's shoulder insignia and the uniform they were wearing...

Comparable to oneself.

The division-level officials here seem to have become insignificant passersby!

A sense of awe welled up in Huang Shi's heart.

"We'll be there soon. We're mainly here to learn. If we don't succeed... it's okay. Just stay calm." Zhang Bingxin reassured everyone, then led them into the crowd and silently headed towards the elevator.

Not long after.

After turning several corners, in a daze...

A heavy, sandalwood-colored door came into view.

Two police officers stood at the door. After seeing the person who came in and verifying his/her identity, they slowly pushed the door open.

"Buzz~"

A sound rang out.

next second.

An extravagantly spacious tiered conference room appeared before everyone.

The room was packed with people at that moment.

At a glance, there were police officers, judges, prosecutors, and even people from the Political and Legal Affairs Commission in the front row.

Behind him sat some experts and professors, as well as some retired cadres.

It was obvious that both sides were colleagues from other parts of the city, and none of them were of low rank... the lowest was at least the division level!

The group quickly took their seats.

After taking their seats, everyone looked up and surveyed the scene.

"Tsk, I think I see the executive deputy chief prosecutor of the provincial procuratorate!"

Huang Shi only glanced at the scene briefly, but when he saw a man in the front row, his expression changed instantly, and he immediately spoke in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, Xu De's eye twitched.

Deputy Chief Prosecutor?

Wow, that's at the ministerial level...

In the TV series "In the Name of the People," even the main villain, Qi Tongwei, is only at this level...

"more than."

Zhang Bingxin suddenly felt a sense of pressure and said in a deep voice:

"The vice president of the provincial high court is also there..."

"That policeman, a first-class police superintendent, should be the executive deputy commissioner of the police department..."

After recognizing the identities of the people in the front row, the group felt a chill run down their spines.

Even breathing felt heavy.

Good guy.

People you never see on TV have actually gathered together this time...

Most importantly...

God knows if there are even higher-ranking people out there!

The group remained very quiet.

The other groups from the city were also completely silent, at most exchanging a few words in hushed tones, with no other significant movement. A long while passed.

"Whew~!"

In a daze.

During the selection process, the official host began adjusting the microphone, and the sound of his breathing could be heard in the background.

Not long after.

In a daze.

The entire conference room suddenly fell silent, and everyone looked up at the judges, watching the first host.

The other person held a microphone, and as he opened his mouth, everyone in the room felt a chill.

"Respected leaders, judges, and comrades:"

Good morning, everyone!

"To further advance the rule of law, summarize and refine outstanding law enforcement and judicial practices, and fully leverage the exemplary role of typical cases..." "Now, I announce the commencement of this province-wide selection and review of classic political and legal cases..."

The host paused for a moment, then blurted out:

"Let's begin!"

here we go?

Everyone at the scene was tense, breathing heavily, and silently praying that they wouldn't be the first.

Green Forest City was relatively lucky; it wasn't number one.

"Next, we invite the first case to be reviewed. This is an administrative case involving the forced demolition by the Xiluo Street Office in Hedong City... The case has attracted considerable public attention."

The host began.

That concludes the introduction.

A deputy division-level officer took a deep breath, gritted his teeth, and stepped forward.

In that instant.

Countless eyes were instantly drawn to him, and several officials in the front row sized him up.

Behind the conference room.

Huang Shi whispered:

"This is an administrative compensation case. The house of the party concerned was illegally demolished without written notice, without a mandatory decision, and without notarization."

"The case was successfully concluded with the conclusion that the forced demolition was illegal and administrative compensation was awarded."

Upon hearing this...

Xu Delin nodded, understanding in his heart.

This kind of gratifying case should theoretically be without issue; administrative cases aren't as serious as criminal cases, and theoretically, it qualifies for consideration. However...

On review.

"Respected leaders, judges, and colleagues, good afternoon. Today, I will be representing the case-handling team..."

The deputy director answered mechanically, almost as if reading from a prepared script, under pressure.

"Regarding the review of this case by Hedong City, we will give a comprehensive report from several aspects, including the cause of the case, the focus of the dispute, the trial process, the judgment, the effectiveness of the case handling, and the implementation of reforms promoted by the case."

"I earnestly request the criticism and corrections from all leaders and judges."

"First, let's look at the cause of the case..."

What should be said but shouldn't be said.

Those who can rise to the division-level position based on their abilities are rarely lacking in competence.

Despite the increased pressure in the meeting room and the immense psychological pressure on the reviewer, he was still able to present the details of the case clearly and completely. Everyone listened and nodded in approval.

Xu De and Lin Yue were also making their own comments, clearly thinking that this matter had been handled quite well.

until..

When the other party finishes speaking, it's time for the Q&A session.

In a daze.

In the first row, a middle-aged man suddenly spoke up. His brows were slightly furrowed, his eyes were piercing, and he stared at the person above him, asking:

"First of all, the case was judged brilliantly, a perfect score on the surface."

After saying that, the master breathed a sigh of relief, but then the other person's next words almost made him suffocate again.

"but.."

"But I must ask, this is not an isolated case; it reflects a widespread problem at the grassroots level in Thanh Wu province!"

"Today we're evaluating 'classics,' not just outstanding individual cases! Classics are those that can be replicated, stop the bleeding, and cure the root cause!"

Lu Guohua, deputy secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission, had a serious expression and looked very dissatisfied.

He opened his mouth, staring at the person above him, and launched into a barrage of incredibly tricky questions.

What is the actual rate of procedural violations in similar "Three Reforms and One Demolition" forced demolitions?

"In this case, the 128 million yuan compensation was paid by the government, but who ultimately footed the bill? Was the specific person in charge held accountable?" "Was it a collective effort to take the blame, or were individuals held responsible?"

"After the case at the beginning of the year, you held a training meeting, but at the end of the year..."

"Yet the same problems are still being made!"

"Can you give me a straight answer!?"

In an instant.

In the entire conference room, everyone's pupils suddenly contracted, their hearts pounded, and they were extremely tense.

Everyone's palms were sweating, and they looked like death row inmates awaiting execution.

"This...this..."

The back row of the conference room.

Lin Yue's eyes twitched uncontrollably, and she gasped.

The angle and severity of these questions... were practically nuclear bomb level. Every question was incredibly tricky, and the other party just launched a barrage of attacks right off the bat!

Keep in mind, this is just the Political and Legal Affairs Commission... there's a whole series of others waiting to follow...

as predicted.

That deputy director.

Upon hearing the question, he broke out in a cold sweat, his back soaked, and his breathing became rapid.

"We're doomed."

Zhang Bingxin's face turned green, and he felt a deep sadness in his heart.

Even Xu De's lips twitched as he watched.

But at least you can tell... those people really dare to ask questions, they don't care about anything, they ask the most difficult questions! Immediately afterwards...

It's the Supreme People's Court, followed by the Provincial Higher People's Procuratorate, the Provincial Public Security Department...

The three wheels went down.

"I...I..."

The deputy director, whose face was already somewhat pale, struggled to speak for a long time, but could not, and dared not, say anything.

See here.

"Go down."

Lu Guohua sighed and waved his hand impatiently.

Upon hearing this, the deputy director seemed relieved, said something, and then left as if fleeing.

The host returned to the stage.

When they saw him pick up the microphone again, everyone's hearts tightened.

The host said:

"Next, please welcome the judges for case number 2. This case is a criminal case..."

Criminal case?

The more than fifty teams on site breathed a sigh of relief, but the remaining ten felt a tightness in their chests.

until..

The host said again:

"This is a criminal case. The incident occurred at a school, where management was lax, the academic affairs teacher violated regulations, and conflicts between students were not resolved in a timely and effective manner, ultimately leading to the victim's death by falling from a building."

"At the same time, it indirectly caused her mother to suffer a heart attack, resulting in the deaths of both of them. The case..."

In an instant.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhang Bingxin's face turned green, his adrenaline surged, and his heart rate instantly exceeded 180, pounding continuously.

The host continued:

"Please welcome the case handling team from Midori City."

The words were spoken.

Countless gazes were cast upon Xu De and his group at the very back; the pressure... no, it was like a mountain.

A mountain like Mount Tai pressed down on Xu De and Zhang Bingxin's shoulders, making it hard for them to breathe.

This isn't a review...it's practically execution!

"Go on," the host urged.

"Please have the organizing team log in and begin the review process immediately!"