In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong

"Chen Qingquan, you are the vice president in charge of the work of the Jingzhou Intermediate People's Court. I ask you, how do you implement the legal documents issued by the Central Committee, the Provincial Political and Legal Committee, and the Higher People's Court?"

Do you know that the presiding judge and judges of your intermediate court treat the law like a joke and make judgments based on their own subjective will?

Are there still such absurd judgments?

"Are you trying to quit your job as the vice president of the intermediate court?!"

Several questions left Chen Qingquan speechless, and the last question almost made him collapse to the ground in fright.

"Secretary Chen, I apologize to you, to the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, and to the High Court. It was my negligence in management that led to this. I admit my mistake and accept the punishment!"

Having been a veteran of the political and legal system for decades and having served as Gao Yuliang's secretary, Chen Qingquan knew all too well that explaining at this time would only add fuel to the fire. No matter what happened, he had to admit his mistake first, maintain a proper attitude, and stand at attention even if he was about to be punished.

Bai Song was clearly surprised by Chen Qingquan's attitude. After all, before Chen Luo came to Handong, Chen Qingquan, the deputy director-level president of the Jingzhou Intermediate People's Court, was not arrogant or domineering, but he was definitely not weak and easily bullied.

Even the president of the High Court couldn't control Chen Qingquan, and the reason behind it was naturally that Chen Qingquan had Gao Yuliang as his backer.

Chen Luo was equally surprised to see Chen Qingquan with his head down, looking remorseful.

At this point, if he continued to insist on the matter, it would only make Chen Luo seem petty and making a mountain out of a molehill.

Taking a deep breath, Chen Luo then looked at Bai Song and said, "Dean Bai, Chen Qingquan's problem will be handled internally by your High Court."

Of course, this is not the point.

The key question is whether there are any other presiding judges or judges like those two in the Handong court system, how many there are, and how many unjust cases they have adjudicated. These are the questions that your High Court needs to investigate and address!

The law cannot yield to illegality, and sentiment must not supersede the law.

Emotional judgments are detrimental to upholding judicial fairness; the court system must keep this simple truth in mind!

In addition to these, it is also necessary to investigate whether the judges and the parties involved had exchanged any benefits privately with the defendant.

Whether there are violations of discipline or laws, and whether the court system in Handong is clean and upright, requires hard work in this regard.

I might come again next time to observe a session like this.

If the rectification is not carried out properly, it is not only the responsibility of the court leadership who were observing the proceedings, but also your responsibility as the President of the High Court!

Chen Luo slammed the board down.

Chen Qingquan blocked most of the firepower, leaving the rest to Bai Song.

Of course, in a way it can be considered a warning.

Let Baisong know that even if you're about to retire, you have to stand firm at your post until the very end, and not just occupy the position without doing anything.

If the court system continues to be this chaotic and outrageous, Chen Luo might actually end Bai Song's political career ahead of schedule at the provincial party committee meeting. At that point, retirement won't be the solution.

After all, once an official reaches such a high position, nine out of ten people are bound to have some shady dealings behind their backs.

"Yes, yes, Secretary Chen, your words are profound!"

Chen Qingquan, did you hear that? Secretary Chen instructed your Jingzhou Intermediate People's Court to resolutely rectify the situation and resolutely remove those staff members who are incompetent and make arbitrary judgments from the team!

Secretary Chen, please rest assured, as well as the Provincial Party Committee, that our Handong court system will definitely learn from this experience and lessons, and ensure thorough and swift rectification!

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Chen Luo left, and after he left, Chen Qingquan was scolded by Bai Song again, but Chen Luo didn't care about that.

Back at the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, Chen Luo had barely sat down when his secretary, Liu Mingyu, knocked on the door and came in to report.

"Secretary Chen, Director Qi from the Provincial Public Security Department just called to report on the results of this cleanup of the public security system. What do you think?"

Chen Luo glanced at the time on the wall and nodded.

"Okay, let Director Qi come over in an hour."

"Yes, Secretary Chen!"

About forty minutes later, Qi Tongwei arrived.

Chen Luo didn't actually make them wait another twenty minutes.

Upon entering the office, Qi Tongwei, dressed in a neat uniform, exuded energy and vitality.

After glancing at the documents in his hand, Chen Luo smiled and pointed to the sofa in front of him, saying, "Director Qi, please sit down."

Qi Tongwei didn't stand on ceremony and handed the documents in his hand to Chen Luo after sitting down.

Chen Luo opened the document and carefully read it bit by bit. About ten minutes later, Chen Luo put down the document.

At this moment, Qi Tongwei spoke up.

"Secretary Chen, our provincial department's operation has basically concluded. We have dealt with the 268 cases that were previously backlogged or handled leniently in accordance with the law regarding the handling of crimes committed by foreigners."

A preliminary investigation into the identities of foreigners throughout Handong Province revealed 2,631 illegal immigrants. Half of them were from other parts of Africa, while others came from Southeast Asia and South Asia.

A serious problem is that half of the undocumented immigrants from other countries have tested positive for HIV, which has a terrifying impact on the spread of disease in Hantong.

Upon hearing this, Chen Luo sighed softly. Sometimes, an overly lenient diplomatic strategy can cause all sorts of problems.

"You should report this data to Governor Liu tomorrow. The government will handle the follow-up, and your public security system needs to cooperate in resolving the issue."

"Okay, Secretary Chen, but... there's another matter. Some of these illegal immigrants have already entered into common-law marriages with our citizens, and some even have children. If we deport them all, wouldn't the impact be... too great?"

"What is the exact quantity?"

"About five hundred people."

Qi Tongwei clearly understood everything.

"In that case, we should report this matter to the provincial government and ask for the opinion of the Department of Civil Affairs. If the provincial government and the Department of Civil Affairs do not object, then we should deport them all!"

It's just a common-law marriage; we haven't actually registered the marriage or obtained citizenship. We can't let these guys benefit from it.

Our peaceful life in China today was built with the blood of our ancestors. To think we can enjoy China's blessings without having suffered its hardships is wishful thinking!

Chapter 36 Qi Tongwei's Changes in Mindset

"In addition to these, our provincial department discovered a total of 423 problems during this comprehensive investigation at the grassroots level."

372 grassroots cadres were held accountable, 222 were transferred to the discipline inspection commission for handling, 1,764 grassroots police officers were given demerits, and 587 were expelled from the Party and dismissed from public office.

In addition to these, the Narcotics Control Team has also discovered a lead on a drug crime, which is currently under investigation!

After listening to Qi Tongwei's report, Chen Luo nodded in satisfaction.

"Yes, your public security department has done a good job. Your courage to boldly carry out internal reforms is commendable."

However, we must not be complacent or arrogant, and we must guard against complacency and impetuosity. This cannot be a passing fad; it must be institutionalized, standardized, and systematized to build a law-abiding and civilized public security system in Handong, truly serving the people!

"Secretary Chen, rest assured, our provincial department will carry out such actions regularly!"

"Good! Tongwei, it seems you're quite capable as the Director of the Public Security Bureau. If there's an opportunity, I'll speak up for you at the Standing Committee meeting."

The pie in Chen Luo's picture is right in front of us, and it's real and tangible; it will be delivered.

Hearing Chen Luo's clear statement, Qi Tongwei felt both happy and heartbroken.

He was happy because his work had been recognized and because Chen Luo had given him a crucial vote in his political career.

The bitterness comes from thinking about why I never met a leader like Chen Luo. Indeed, talented people are common, but discerning mentors are rare.

Thinking about the Zhao family label attached to him and the illegal and unethical things he had done in the past, Qi Tongwei took a deep breath. Perhaps it was time for him to seriously consider his future.

With mixed feelings, Qi Tongwei left Chen Luo's office. Watching Qi Tongwei leave, Chen Luo also sighed.

"Pity……"

Qi Tongwei's problems are serious in some ways, but not so serious in others. Compared to Wu, who lives in Tianjin, a municipality directly under the central government, Qi Tongwei's problems are not really problems at the moment. The key is how the higher authorities decide.

However, Chen Luo was certain of one thing: it was virtually impossible for Qi Tongwei to be promoted to the vice-provincial level in Handong. It wasn't that he was blocking the way, but rather that it would be impossible for Sha Ruijin to approve it.

Not long after Qi Tongwei left, Chen Luo also got up and started packing his belongings. Before he knew it, it was time to get off work again.

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In the evening, Chen Luo's home was the same as always, with the couple helping their two children with their homework. Life was peaceful and happy. Meanwhile, not far away, in Villa No. 3 of the Provincial Party Committee compound, Qi Tongwei was visiting Gao Yuliang with some nutritional supplements.

Wu Huifang opened the door.

"Tongwei's here? Come in, come in and sit down. You said you were coming, why did you bring anything?"

Qi Tongwei smiled and didn't explain. Guided by his teacher's wife, he sat down in the living room, where Gao Yuliang sat opposite him.

"Tongwei, you're here."

"Yes, teacher!"

Hearing the title "teacher" warmed Gao Yuliang's heart. Some people are just loyal and righteous, and that will never change.

“You’ve been busy with work lately, and I haven’t bothered you. It’s clear that Secretary Chen Luo has a very clear plan for the work of the political and legal system.”

The law enforcement environment in Handong has improved significantly these days. You can't deny getting old, can you?

"When I first stepped down as Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, I felt uneasy. Now it seems the organization's decision was correct; Secretary Chen Luo is capable of managing the public security, procuratorate, and judicial organs of Handong!"

Gao Yuliang's words were half sincere and half platitudes. Qi Tongwei didn't react at all, but instead went on to talk about the recent achievements of the Public Security Bureau.

After listening to Qi Tongwei's account, Gao Yuliang fell silent.

During his tenure as Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, there were still so many loopholes in the political and legal work in Handong...

"Teacher, Secretary Chen is currently supportive of my application to become a vice-provincial level official, but I still feel uncertain about it."

Upon hearing Qi Tongwei bring up this topic, Gao Yuliang chimed in, "Secretary Chen is the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission. If he agrees, the probability of other Standing Committee members in the Provincial Party Committee objecting is not high. However, Secretary Sha's attitude is not optimistic. He is the top leader. If he opposes it, Tongwei will probably have a hard time!"

"It's okay, teacher. I'm not so obsessed with it anymore. Like you said, how high does an official position have to be to be considered high?"

These days, I've been so busy with work that I feel like my life has finally gained some substance. Whether it's Liang Lu or Gao Xiaoqin from Shanshui Group, they've only ever used each other.

In the end, he's still all alone.

Upon hearing Qi Tongwei's tone, Gao Yuliang frowned immediately. This was a sign that he had suddenly realized something!

This idea is absolutely unacceptable!

"Tongwei, it's like rowing against the current; if you don't move forward, you fall behind. Your idea is very dangerous!"

Gao Yuliang just watched Qi Tongwei like that, but Qi Tongwei had already seen through it all. The game was never something that a small police chief like him could decide. All he could do was to do his job well.

"Teacher, I'm tired... really tired."

Hearing Qi Tongwei's trembling voice, Gao Yuliang's heart softened.