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

"Thank you for your understanding, Secretary Dakang!"

Lu Liang finally smiled, and Chen Hai saw it all. He stared at Lu Liang, unable to suppress the sour feeling in his heart. The gap between his former subordinate and his current leader spread in his heart, mixed with the resentment of being reported.

Meanwhile, Hou Liangping of the Handong Provincial Procuratorate planned to conduct a surprise investigation on Zheng Xipo as a breakthrough point!

Zheng Xipo, who was strolling leisurely down the road, was stopped by several cars. Hou Liangping slowly got out of the car.

Holding a warrant for questioning.

"Zheng Xipo, you are suspected of bribery. Our Anti-Corruption Bureau will now investigate you in accordance with the law and regulations. Please cooperate."

After he finished speaking, two staff members on either side of Zheng Xipo lifted him up and put him in the car.

Anti-Corruption Bureau Interrogation Room!

This is not the office of the Guangming District Committee and Government. Zheng Xipo's hands are tightly restrained, the light is dim, and Hou Liangping is ready to ask questions through the window across from him, while the staff member beside him is ready to take notes.

"Zheng Xipo, now I'll ask you a question, and you answer it. Let me remind you first: 'Confess and you'll be treated leniently; resist and you'll be punished severely.' Since our Anti-Corruption Bureau was able to bring you here, it must be because we have evidence. Think it over carefully!"

Chapter 126 The spearhead points directly at Chen Hai and Chen Yanshi

This is a common questioning tactic.

Most people would panic upon hearing this and rush to confess everything, but Zheng Xipo was different.

"Director Hou, please ask me anything, and I will answer honestly."

"Okay, let's begin the inquiry!"

After the formal commencement, Hou Liangping asked, "Zheng Xipo, we received a report that Dafeng Factory received a total of 30 million yuan in interest-free loans from the Guangming District Committee and District Government, plus 45 million yuan in resettlement fees, making a total of 75 million yuan distributed among the workers and shareholders. Can you explain how interest-free loans can be privately divided?"

Zheng Xipo was naturally able to handle this problem with ease.

"I'm innocent, Director Hou! I know interest-free loans can't be used recklessly, but when the Guangming District's financial funds came in, they were with this 45 million. Before I could stop the workers, they thought it was all resettlement money and started dividing it up. I really didn't mean to, it was all an accident!"

“An accident? Zheng Xipo, just because you didn’t do something doesn’t mean it can’t be found out. I’ve already brought two workers from Dafeng Factory here and questioned them separately. They both said that it was you, Zheng Xipo, who gave the order to distribute the money. Do you still dare to deny it?”

"What audacity! With a wave of your hand, you're dividing up tens of millions of dollars of national funds. Zheng Xipo, don't you think you're committing a crime?"

"me……"

Zheng Xipo remained silent, inwardly cursing. He had clearly instructed the workers to give a unified account, yet some still failed to cover it up.

Seeing that Zheng Xipo really believed him, Hou Liangping finally breathed a sigh of relief. In fact, what he just said was false. The workers at Dafeng Factory had the same story as Zheng Xipo: it was an accident, not a deliberate act.

Press the attack while the momentum is strong; don't miss this opportunity!

"You? Zheng Xipo, regardless of whether you offered bribes or not, you can't escape this charge now."

"Now you'd better honestly explain your relationship with Chen Yanshi and the details of your transaction with Chen Hai. Providing a 30 million interest-free loan can't be explained without a relationship!"

One charge is already terrifying enough, but if Zheng Xipo is added to the list, I'm really afraid I won't be able to get out for the rest of my life.

"Sigh! Director Hou, I'm not lying to you. I insisted on the interest-free loan, and that's why the Guangming District Committee and District Government were willing to grant it. Of course, if we're talking about relationships, I'm closer to Chen Yanshi. Back then, Dafeng Factory was supported by Chen Yanshi. We've known each other for decades. Apart from sending some flowers and birds, Chen Yanshi never accepted them. There really was no bribery!"

"And you still say you didn't offer a bribe!"

Hou Liangping's voice suddenly became louder.

"Tell me, could the flowers and birds you sent be ordinary products? They range from tens of thousands to millions of yuan. Who knows if you're just using this as a way to bribe people?"

Zheng Xipo was dumbfounded. How could this be related?

"No, no, it's just a few thousand yuan, delivered two or three times a year. It's definitely not the kind that costs hundreds of thousands!"

"Three times a year? Several thousand each time? That adds up to over ten thousand!"

Zheng Xipo has completely given up the struggle. Is it too much to give gifts worth tens of thousands of yuan over more than ten years?

As the saying goes, officials have two mouths: one for speculation and the other for conclusions. Zheng Xipo wants to fight Hou Liangping? Haha, they're not even close. After all, Hou Liangping isn't afraid of any influence or rules. Zheng Xipo's tactics are only good for dealing with honest people.

"Sign now, your statements are evidence!"

It wasn't until he saw his own statement that Zheng Xipo's eyes lit up. The statement did not contain the charge of organizing the workers of Dafeng Factory to embezzle state funds; it only contained the charge of bribing Chen Yanshi!

Suddenly, Zheng Xipo signed the document without hesitation, fearing that Hou Liangping might change his mind.

In response, Hou Liangping could only shout that he was awesome!

While the Jingzhou Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection was still investigating Chen Hai, Hou Liangping from the Anti-Corruption Bureau had already arrived at Ji Changming's office with Zheng Xipo's confession.

"Old Ji!"

Seeing Hou Liangping rushing over, Ji Changming felt somewhat helpless, but could only nod and say, "Liangping, just tell me what's on your mind."

Hou Liangping handed over the confession directly.

"Report to the Chief Prosecutor! Our bureau has received a tip-off in the past few days. After investigation, we found that retired Chief Prosecutor Chen Yanshi is suspected of accepting bribes. The bribe-giver, Zheng Xipo, has confessed. This is his statement. Our bureau requests that Chen Yanshi be investigated and arrested!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Changming's eyes widened.

What did he hear?

Did Chen Yanshi accept bribes?

Ji Changming snatched the confession from Hou Liangping's hand and began to read it. He quickly finished reading it and then exhaled a breath of stale air.

"Ryoping, is it true?"

Hou Liangping nodded emphatically and patted his chest.

“Old Ji, it’s absolutely true! And this is just from Zheng Xipo alone. A few months ago when I came to Handong to investigate Ding Yizhen, I heard Chen Hai say that after Secretary Sha visited Chen Yanshi, Chen Yanshi’s home received countless flower and bird products in one day. This retired chief prosecutor is not as innocent as he seems. He is a villain disguised as a hero. We can’t just sit idly by!”

Upon hearing this, Ji Changming gently tapped the table and closed his eyes.

He was pondering, reflecting on the impact of the moving rocks.

Does Ji Changming hate Chen Yanshi? Absolutely!

Chen Yanshi, who claimed to be from the Second Procuratorate of Handong, was clearly and blatantly provoking Ji Changming. However, Chen Yanshi was an old comrade, and Ji Changming could only keep quiet to avoid trouble.

Now that he finally has a chance to get revenge, Ji Changming knows this is his last chance.

The dilemma stems from worry about Sha Ruijin, given the rather unusual relationship between him and Chen Yanshi. While things appear to have soured, who knows if they'll ever be reconciled?

Hou Liangping became anxious when he saw that Ji Changming was hesitant to make a decision. This was an opportunity that couldn't be missed!

"Old Ji, shouldn't we report to Secretary Chen? After all, Chen Yanshi is a retired department-level cadre and a veteran comrade. It's only right that we report to Secretary Chen!"

In an instant, Ji Changming opened his eyes!

Yes!

If you're too weak to move your own arms and legs, then let the higher-ups handle the game!

Without any hesitation, Ji Changming picked up the landline and dialed the Political and Legal Affairs Commission.

"Hello, this is Ji Changming. Connect me to Secretary Chen!"

The call was transferred from the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission to the office of the Secretary of the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee, where Chen Luo answered the phone.

"Secretary Chen, this is Ji Changming! I have something important to report to you!"

Although Chen Luo was puzzled, he listened attentively.

"Comrade Changming, please speak."

"It's like this, Secretary Chen..."

After listening to Ji Changming's account, Chen Luo was somewhat taken aback. Shouldn't Hou Liangping be keeping an eye on Zhao Ruilong and the Shanshui Group? Why is he getting involved with Chen Yanshi instead?

Despite the initial shock, the evidence is now largely conclusive, and Chen Yanshi is truly unable to clear his name of bribery charges.

"I understand, Comrade Changming. Comrade Chen Yanshi is, after all, an old revolutionary and a retired cadre at the level of a department director. I will raise this issue for discussion at the Standing Committee meeting when I return to Jingzhou this Friday."

"Okay, Secretary Chen, then I won't bother you any longer!"

After hanging up the phone, Chen Luo shook his head and continued working. The industrial park and Yuehu University matters were only part of Luzhou's work. Some dilapidated buildings in the main urban area needed renovation, and urban pipelines, roads, and so on all needed improvement. He didn't have the time to care about Hou Liangping's dogfighting.

Chapter 127 The weasel pays New Year's greetings to the chicken

After hanging up the phone at the prosecutor's office, Ji Changming sighed softly, clearly not satisfied with the result.

"Old Ji, what did Secretary Chen say?"

Ji Changming glanced at Hou Liangping and then shook his head, saying, "Secretary Chen said he would raise this matter at the Standing Committee meeting this Friday. The specific outcome can only be decided by the Standing Committee meeting."

Hou Liangping frowned upon hearing this.

"So we're just going to wait like this? Can we report this to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and get them involved?"

Hou Liangping sounded very anxious, while Ji Changming gently shook his head.

"Have you forgotten about Ouyang Qing?"

Hou Liangping was stunned for a moment.

If we can minimize the damage and let things slide, why would he even bother with revenge?

"We can't let a hypocrite like Chen Yanshi continue to get away with it, can we?"

"You can conduct a thorough investigation first, to see if anyone else sent flowers and birds besides Zheng Xipo. Gather the evidence. Tens of thousands is a number, but several hundred thousand might not be just a number. If it exceeds a million..."

"I understand, Lao Ji!"

Ji Changming waved his hand.

"If you understand, go back to work. Remember, don't reveal this information to anyone else. Surrendering yourself and being investigated are two different things!"

Hou Liangping nodded emphatically and left Ji Changming's office. After waiting for Liangping to leave, a faint smile appeared on Ji Changming's originally solemn face. Hou Liangping could be a knife for Provincial Party Secretary Sha Ruijin, so perhaps he, as the Chief Prosecutor of the Procuratorate, could also use him!

"Chen Yanshi, Chen Yanshi, it's better to deceive a gentleman than to invite a petty person. Spreading bad things about Hou Liangping has resulted in such retaliation. Tsk tsk tsk, it's gratifying!"

Ji Changming felt triumphant. Even if he couldn't expel Chen Yanshi from the Party and send him to prison this time, he could at least tear off Chen Yanshi's fig leaf and expose his hypocrisy!

Lüzhou.

On Wednesday, Chen Luo personally attended the bidding meeting for the construction of the industrial park. The list of approved companies was released yesterday afternoon, totaling seventeen companies.

These are all giants in the domestic construction industry. The bidding conference officially began, and apart from the staff, all the other company representatives who came to bid remained silent.

With each bidding round, each company calculated its own acceptable threshold for profit. In the end, the leading construction group in China won the bid to build the industrial park.

Thursday was another day for bidding, but this time it was the real estate developers' turn. The Luzhou Municipal Housing and Construction Bureau planned a renovation project for old, dilapidated, and dangerous houses in the urban area, covering an area of ​​about 100 acres. The demolition standards need to be implemented in accordance with government regulations.