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

"These are all small things; it's all about serving the people!"

After hanging up the phone, Hou Liangping and Zhong Xiaoai left the villa and returned to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. Hou Liangping then reported the situation to Jia Renli.

In the secretary's office, Jia Renli tapped lightly on the table, his expression somewhat inscrutable.

"Secretary, that's roughly the situation. There must be someone on our side who tipped us off..."

"Comrade Xiao Ai, what do you think?"

Jia Renli looked at Zhong Xiaoai sitting to the side.

"Secretary Jia, Liangping's analysis is very accurate. There is indeed someone within the Discipline Inspection Commission suspected of leaking information, and it is also certain that the person behind it is quite capable and resourceful."

"The person who could steal audio and video evidence so quickly in such a short time must have considerable power!"

Jia Renli nodded.

"Since this lead has gone cold, let's play it safe. Hasn't Pang Bo already reported us?"

At next week's provincial party committee meeting, I will propose a formal investigation into Wu Qiguang! Ignoring the lead with Pang Bo, let's thoroughly investigate Wu Qiguang!

Although no one said it outright, everyone suspected that Wu Qiguang had ordered this to be done.

Only Jia Renli knew in his heart that Wu Qiguang was just a pawn, and what they had to face was an insurmountable mountain!

Over the weekend, the interrogations of Wang Yunxiong and Pang Bo, including the compilation of evidence related to embezzlement, were completed.

After Hou Liangping handed it over to Jia Renli, Jia Renli personally went to the provincial government to show it to Chen Luo.

At 9:40 a.m., Jia Renli, led by his secretary Xu Yang, pushed open the door to Chen Luo's office.

"Governor, here are the materials you requested!"

Jia Renli handed the compiled evidence and materials to Chen Luo, who smiled and opened them to read.

"These two are not innocent at all..."

Chen Luo only said this one light sentence, which can be considered a lucky accident. He originally just wanted to annoy the Li family and take back the land, but by a twist of fate, he actually caught two corrupt officials.

However, when Chen Luo looked up at Jia Renli, the smile on his face instantly vanished.

The reason is simple: Jia Renli only shows this expression when the situation is very serious...

With his eyelids twitching wildly, Chen Luo took a deep breath and slowly asked, "Comrade Renli, are there any other people involved?"

Jia Renli didn't hide anything and nodded.

"Who?"

"It's Wu Qiguang, the vice governor who has already retired!"

Upon hearing the word "temporarily," Chen Luo completely ignored Wu Qiguang. If he were just a retired vice governor, Jia Renli wouldn't have such a solemn expression.

Who else might be involved?

"Secretary Qin of Chongqing!"

Hearing this, even Chen Luo, who had seen many storms, couldn't help but tremble slightly in the hand holding the materials.

This is no small fry!

However, Chen Luo remained relatively calm.

"Comrade Renli, are you confident?"

"Governor, Secretary Qin even called Secretary Aimin to ask me to stop the investigation... Secretary Qin would not have done this if it hadn't touched a nerve."

Chen Luo put down the documents in his hand, then stood up and turned his back to look out the window.

Chapter 434 Concerns and Countermeasures

"Comrade Renli, what are your thoughts?"

Chen Luo did not give his own answer directly, but instead posed the question to Jia Renli.

Jia Renli stared at Chen Luo's back in silence for a while before speaking: "Governor, my thought is that we should continue the investigation. Perhaps some people think this is dredging up old grievances."

It may offend people, but our Party's mission is to serve the people wholeheartedly.

If Pang Bo, the director of a municipal land bureau, could embezzle 600 million yuan, how much must Wu Qiguang, the director of the provincial land department and later the vice governor, have embezzled?

Eight hundred million? One billion?

Our discipline inspection commission cannot allow corrupt officials to think that everything is fine once they retire. If everyone thinks that way, and the discipline inspection commission tacitly approves of it, then who can guarantee that cadres who are nearing retirement will not choose to engage in corruption before retirement?

The idea that everything will be fine once you retire is unacceptable.

Of course, Governor, I believe you understand these principles, and your considerations are even more profound than mine.

If, after careful consideration, you, Governor, feel that it's better to postpone it, then I will listen to you!

Hearing this, Chen Luo sighed.

"Comrade Renli, your insight is very profound. Some of our cadres do indeed hold the idea that everything will be fine once they retire. It is often these kinds of cadres who frantically amass wealth in the few years before retirement, thus ruining their reputation in their later years."

In principle, I support you in continuing the investigation, but Comrade Renli, if the investigation ultimately involves Secretary Qin of Chongqing Municipality, I hope you can... communicate with me first.

Secretary Qin's rank is, after all, a certain level; there are some things that are beyond our ability to fully consider!

Jia Renli understood Chen Luo's words. Should they continue the investigation? Yes! But should they shift the blame onto Secretary Qin? To be determined!

"I understand, Governor. In fact, Secretary Aimin also talked to me about this issue."

Secretary Aimin's exact words were that he supported me in investigating to the end, without worrying about the consequences, but I'm not very bright...

I'll listen to you, Governor!

Chen Luo was stunned for a moment upon hearing this. He turned around and looked at Jia Renli, saying, "Secretary Aimin really said that?"

"I really did say it."

“I understand. Since Secretary Aimin thinks we can investigate further, then let’s investigate. But, as I said before, we need to be mindful of the impact. After all, Secretary Aimin doesn’t care, but we are different. Comrade Renli, do you understand?”

There were some things Chen Luo didn't say directly, namely, that although Secretary Aimin took care of Jia Renli, was there any suspicion that he was using Jia Renli's special status to instigate a struggle?

Chen Luo wasn't entirely sure about this, and he didn't want to see Jia Renli being used as a pawn and his future career limited to the deputy provincial level.

A cadre as rare as Jia Renli is of great benefit to the people. Since Jia entrusted him to Chen Luo, Chen Luo must keep a close eye on him and make sure nothing happens to him.

The investigation of Secretary Qin was carried out in a reckless manner, not to mention that the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection did not have the authority to do so.

Even if there is evidence, but no substantial evidence has been found, Xiao Jia's future career in politics will come to an end here.

Even if substantial evidence is found, they might be able to bring down the other party because of their relationship with Lao Jia, but what about after that?

Who would dare let Jia Renli continue to rise in rank?

Therefore, investigating Wu Qiguang is acceptable, but if it really involves Secretary Qin, then we can't be so stubborn.

We cannot put high-ranking officials in a difficult position, nor can we force them to make a choice between two options.

Taking a deep breath, Chen Luo pointed to the tea on the table, which had already cooled down, and said, "Let's not discuss this issue for now."

Take a sip of tea to soothe your throat. You are the Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of Guangdong Province, and you are in charge of supervising cadres in Guangdong Province.

Only by properly addressing all the cadre issues in Guangdong Province will the higher authorities recognize your excellence, Comrade Renli!

"Governor, I understand!"

"Okay, I understand."

"By the way... Comrade Renli, don't you think I'm not as bold as I was a few years ago?"

Upon hearing this, Jia Renli's serious expression suddenly softened, and he smiled brightly, saying, "Governor, my father said that you are a cadre like Ju Zheng, whose heart is always with the people and the country."

To realize one's ambitions and benefit the people, one must constantly strive upwards.

And you are simply walking down this path...

It's not a matter of being bold or cowardly. Compared to the leaders and cadres I encountered when I worked in Guizhou Province, Governor, your sense of justice shines like the sun.

"Tsk, you've got a knack for flattering me, Comrade Renli. Like I said, it's all about serving the people!"

After discussing some more details, Jia Renli left the provincial government.

Chen Luo also plans to take action against the Li family!

Picking up the red phone on the table, Chen Luo said calmly, "This is Chen Luo. Connect me to Comrade Yan Licheng from the Political and Legal Affairs Commission. Yes, just tell him I need to speak with him."

A few minutes later, the phone was called back.

"Governor Chen, hello! I am Yan Licheng!"

"Comrade Licheng, did I disturb you this time?"

"No, no, Governor Chen, you must have something very important to tell me personally. Please give me your instructions first!"

Chen Luo didn't stand on ceremony.

"It's like this, Comrade Licheng. Just now, Comrade Renli from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection sent me some materials about corruption issues in the bidding process for a piece of land ten years ago."

Our provincial government's position is that since the evidence is sufficient, we should follow the legal procedures to reclaim the land that the developer illegally acquired back then, and return the land transfer fee to the developer in full, according to the bank exchange rate.

I wonder if this process is very complicated. Licheng, you're a professional in this area, aren't you?

"Governor Chen, ten years have passed. The land has long been used for construction projects, this..."

"Comrade Licheng, don't worry. On the contrary, the developer has only symbolically started construction over the past ten years. The problem is not very complicated."

"Ahem... Governor Chen, you're not talking about the piece of land that the Li family in the old city bought, are you?"

Yan Licheng, being a local official in Guangdong Province, immediately guessed which piece of land the provincial government wanted to reclaim.

"Yes, yes, Comrade Licheng, since you know, that makes things easier. It's the piece of land that the Li family bought!"

"Understood! Governor Chen, please rest assured that since the evidence is conclusive and the land has not been developed."

The problem is quite simple; I'll have the president of the High Court coordinate with the provincial government.

"Then I'll trouble Comrade Licheng. Just have the comrades from the High Court directly coordinate this work with Comrade Tang Ning."

"No trouble at all, Governor, you're too kind!"

"Alright! Then I won't disturb Comrade Licheng's work any longer."

"Okay, Governor Chen, you're busy!"