ebookland Chapter 224 The bigwigs are fanning the flames, and the villain's world is about to collapse!
Chapter 224 The bigwigs are fanning the flames, and the villain's world is about to collapse!
Willows sway gently, a light breeze caresses the face.
Ji Changming sat alone on a park bench.
On the surface, he was quietly watching several children playing and frolicking by the lake not far away.
In reality, his mind was racing, carefully considering the potential impact of his anonymous whistleblowing.
Born in a rural area, he comes from a family of farmers.
Logically speaking, it would be difficult for someone from a poor family with no background to rise rapidly to a high position.
But Ji Changming did it.
In the original drama of "In the Name of the People".
When Hou Liangping graduated from university and was assigned to the Economic Investigation Division of the Supreme People's Procuratorate in Handong, Ji Changming was only the deputy director of the Public Prosecution Division.
When the Dafeng Factory incident broke out, Chen Hai was in a car accident and fell into a coma. When Hou Liangping returned to Handong to temporarily serve as the director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Ji Changmin was already the chief prosecutor.
Even Hou Liangping, who rose rapidly through the ranks thanks to his wife Zhong Xiaoai, remarked in front of Director Qin that more than ten years had passed and Ji Changming had become the chief prosecutor.
This statement alone is enough to show how fast Ji Changming has progressed.
Ji Changming, who had no background and did not belong to the Han University clique or the Secretary clique.
Why is it that progress can be described as rapid in Handong, a place with many complexities?
Hou Liangping said that Ji Changming was extremely cautious, even afraid that a falling leaf would hit him on the head.
Many movie fans also say that he knows how to assess the situation and always manages to put himself in an advantageous position in chaotic situations.
Just like the night Ding Yizhen fled.
The impetuous Chen Hai intended to arrest Ding Yizhen, the deputy mayor of Jingzhou, without even informing Li Dakang or reporting to the Handong Provincial Committee.
But Ji Changming stopped him in time. Even though he knew that reporting to the Handong Provincial Committee would risk missing the opportunity and causing a leak, he still took Chen Hai to report.
When Gao Yuliang and Li Dakang disagreed, Gao Yuliang asked Ji Changming for his opinion. Unlike Qi Tongwei, Ji Changming did not betray Gao Yuliang and sided with Li Dakang.
He cleverly said that he respected Gao Yuliang and the provincial party committee's decision.
In other words, although it would offend Li Dakang, Gao Yuliang was not only the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Department, but also the deputy secretary of the Handong Province, making him the third-in-command in Handong.
As the chief prosecutor, he was under the dual leadership of Gao Yuliang and the Supreme People's Procuratorate, while Hou Liangping was sent by the Supreme People's Procuratorate to arrest Ding Yizhen.
How could he possibly betray Gao Yuliang and support Li Dakang?
Later, Ji Changming realized that Sha Ruijin had been parachuted into Handong with an important mission, and that the destruction of the Zhao family was only a matter of time.
Ji Changming dared to confront Gao Yuliang head-on, protect Hou Liangping who had been framed, and compete with Qi Tongwei for Cai Chenggong's driver...
Therefore, many people believe that Ji Changming was able to succeed without any powerful backers, not only because he was smart enough, but also because he was cautious and knew how to assess situations.
However, in the fierce power struggles of officialdom, these three points alone are not enough.
Ji Changming actually had another secret to progress: he knew how to seize opportunities.
Don't let his unassuming demeanor fool you.
But when it comes to crucial moments, he will act decisively.
Whether it's using someone else to do the dirty work or adding fuel to the fire.
In any case, if we make a big fuss, take down the competitors, and eliminate potential threats, wouldn't that benefit ourselves?
Just like last year, when Liang Qunfeng was still the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Department of Handong Province.
The failure of restructuring in many state-owned enterprises has led to workers being unable to receive their wages, resulting in numerous mass incidents.
The employees of Handong Hongxing Electronics were even more lawless. When they couldn't repay their loans, the bank seized their factory and equipment, and they even assaulted the bank staff.
This case is actually not complicated, so why did it need to be brought to Liang Qunfeng's attention?
Ji Changming did this on purpose.
He was certain that, given Liang Qunfeng's incorruptible character, he would not only order severe punishment but also command that other cases be handled equally without any compromise.
As he predicted, things turned out just as he had expected.
Liang Qunfeng was furious after seeing the report. After issuing his instructions, he called him and demanded that he crack down on the problem severely and never encourage such unhealthy practices.
He was also notified by phone that all levels of the procuratorate in Handong should intervene in the relevant cases as quickly as possible, striving for early trials and judgments, and imposing severe penalties...
Finally, he specifically instructed that we must resolutely crack down on and severely punish those who break the law and commit crimes, and let everyone know that the law is an absolute bottom line that cannot be crossed!
In particular, the phrase "We cannot make it so that whoever is poor or weak is right" became the guiding principle for subsequent case handling.
And this year.
The reason why the Fulin Old Restaurant case resulted in a "minor offense being punished severely" is because...
The reason why a small restaurant can be fined 20,000 yuan for using a light-up sign to display a small advertisement, with additional fines if the full amount isn't paid, and being detained and fined if they cause trouble...
The main reason for such a "severe crackdown and severe punishment" is, of course, that units at all levels are putting pressure on each other and increasing the penalties at each level. At the grassroots level, they simply adopt a one-size-fits-all approach, severely punishing anyone who makes a mistake. But the root of the problem lies with Liang Qunfeng.
He said that one shouldn't be judged solely on who is poor or weak.
Therefore, the top-down approach inevitably leads to some people over-enforcing the law and imposing heavy penalties for minor mistakes.
They even use this as an excuse to collude with each other, attack their opponents, and profit from it.
therefore.
The case of Fulin Old Restaurant is not an isolated incident.
It's just that this case has blown up.
The owner and his family had worked very hard to get a restaurant in a good location with excellent business, so of course they were unwilling to give it up easily.
Being repeatedly reported and having business suffer is already frustrating enough, but being fined a huge amount for running a small advertisement naturally makes them even more indignant and resentful.
The family almost lost their lives, so of course they're going to pursue the case to the end, demanding the administrative penalty be overturned and the restaurant be allowed to reopen.
Similar cases of "severe punishment for minor mistakes" are not uncommon not only in Jingzhou City but throughout the entire Handong Province.
It's just that the other individuals or companies that were fined didn't risk their lives to make a big fuss.
now.
Ji Changming knew that the situation had changed.
When Liang Qunfeng was in charge, the public security situation was not good and group incidents occurred frequently. It was right to crack down on and punish crimes severely to uphold the authority of the law.
However, after the crackdown and severe punishment, the public security situation in Handong has improved considerably.
We must vigorously develop a high-quality economy and continuously attract and incubate high-tech enterprises.
At this point, it is necessary to further improve the business environment while maintaining social order.
This means that people will not only be unafraid of being stolen from, robbed, or cheated, but also unafraid of being extorted or forced to accept bribes.
A rectification of work style is imperative.
Ji Changming made a keen judgment.
Recently, many people have been backfired by the storm of 'severe punishment for minor mistakes'.
The root of the problem lies with Tang Zhisheng, who succeeded Liang Qunfeng as the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Department of Handong Province.
Tang Zhisheng was already the third-in-command in Handong, and he also had the support of Zhao Shuji and Governor Liu.
He deliberately made many people and their relatives and friends experience the bitter consequences of being severely punished for minor mistakes.
Only by experiencing punishment and hardship can one truly change their mindset and attitude.
to this end.
Ji Changming, who is particularly good at seizing opportunities, could hardly resist taking this chance to kick someone when they're down.
Within the system, everyone has their own designated position.
How can our own people improve if we don't bring down others?
A thud.
A mischievous child threw a stone into the lake.
Stirring up waves and creating ripples.
The other mischievous kids followed suit and threw a lot of stones into the lake.
The once calm lake surface became increasingly splashing and undulating.
Upon seeing this scene, Ji Changming couldn't help but smile slightly.
He felt like he was the one throwing stones during a storm.
And what he threw was a 'big rock'.
The cell phone rings.
Ji Changming quickly took it out and glanced at it.
"Hey honey, I'm just strolling around the park. Are you done with your meeting?"
"Yes, okay, I also think it's time to introduce policies to regulate housing prices."
"If we don't control housing prices in Jingzhou, they'll probably break 6,000 yuan per square meter by the end of the year. How much do ordinary people earn in a month?"
"Yes, yes, houses are meant to be lived in, not used for investment and speculation. One house is enough for a family, why buy so many?"
"If everyone rushes to buy houses and then sits back to collect rent and appreciate in value, who will still be willing to work hard and do business? With housing prices so high, who will dare to come to our Handong?"
"Yes, I also think that rectifying the work style at the grassroots level and regulating the price of commercial housing are a combination of measures, all aimed at creating a better business environment so that Handong can better develop a high-quality economy."
After chatting for a while, Ji Changming hung up the phone but did not put it away.
After looking around, he skillfully pried open the back cover of the phone and removed the battery.
Then I replaced the SIM card, installed it, turned on the phone, and made a call.
"Hey Xiao Can, it's me."
"Your sister-in-law has finished her meeting. The rumor that the province is going to regulate housing prices across the province is true."
"The housing prices in Jingzhou, the provincial capital, have risen the fastest, so the regulatory policies are also the most stringent."
"For now, it's based on the family unit. Each family can only buy one unit, and they can only be exempted from tax if they sell it after holding it for five years."
"What? There are no restrictions on household registration or a requirement to have paid social security for a full year before you can buy it, but I can't say for sure if the policy will be tightened later."
"Judging from the current situation, it's not that the government doesn't want the real estate industry to survive, but it doesn't want housing prices to be driven too high, so price increases are definitely not an option."
"If prices continue to rise, the purchase restriction policy will definitely be tightened, further limiting the number of people who can buy a house. So don't expect it to rise to six or seven thousand, or even ten thousand, understand?"
After giving some instructions, Ji Changming hung up the phone, removed the battery, and replaced it with his usual SIM card.
Ji Changming was honest and incorruptible.
But that doesn't mean he's not tactful, worldly-wise, or cold-hearted.
He doesn't help his subordinates improve, nor does he give any benefits to his relatives and friends.
How could he have built up his current position in Handong all by himself?
He got up and walked away.
Ji Changming hummed a little tune as he went to buy groceries and returned home.
He didn't care how many naughty kids would throw stones into the lake or how much trouble it would cause.
And the other side.
After withdrawing two thousand yuan from the bank, Lü Liang, carrying large and small bags, arrived at the Guangming District Detention Center.
He paid the fine for his wife and handed over her personal belongings, but he did not see her.
However, I didn't see my wife, but I did see quite a few acquaintances.
Inside the hall, naturally no one dared to say anything.
After leaving the detention center, He Zhiqiang, then the presiding judge of the Third Civil Division of the Jingzhou Municipal Court, poured out his grievances to Lü Liang.
The case of Fulin Old Restaurant was not adjudicated by him at all.
His Third Civil Division is responsible for cases involving real estate development and management, house sales, engineering construction, and land disputes.
But the result?
He himself was not implicated, but his son, who worked at Jingzhou Urban Construction Group, suffered the consequences.
My son works in engineering, so it's normal for him to have social engagements on weekends.
He drank too much last night and didn't drive himself home; instead, he had his subordinates take him.
Around noon today, I woke up and had to go to the construction site.
Who knew that I would be caught driving under the influence of alcohol shortly after I drove out.
Checking for drunk driving in broad daylight is already quite rare.
Moreover, he was stopped and inspected en route.
What does this mean?
It's 100% certain that someone is following and monitoring them.
And this investigation naturally confirmed the facts.
My son drank too much last night and didn't get home until the early hours of the morning.
He had only slept for a while, and the alcohol had obviously not been completely metabolized.
Therefore, even if the legal limit for drunk driving is not met, it still constitutes drunk driving.
This time, the punishment was naturally the maximum penalty.
In addition to detention and fines, his driver's license was also revoked.
"Old Lu, the fine is a small matter, the revocation of your driver's license is nothing, but being detained for fifteen days is a big deal!!"
“My son was only recently promoted to section chief, and now, demotion and dismissal are the least of his worries.”
"What if he gets fired after he gets out? Wouldn't that be too tragic?"
Lü Liang looked at He Zhiqiang, who looked heartbroken.
Wasn't he also full of anger?
His wife was nothing more than someone who cursed and spat in the street.
Normally, what would this be considered a big deal?
A little criticism and education will suffice.
As a result, he was charged with disturbing public order, detained, and fined.
However, He Zhiqiang's words just now did remind Lü Liang.
His son was clearly being targeted last night.
If you drink until the early hours of the morning and then drive home, you will almost certainly be stopped on the spot.
Even after hiring a designated driver, the other party still wouldn't let it go.
Instead, they patiently waited until today.
He was just waiting for his son to finish metabolizing the alcohol before he drove off.
What patience!
Moreover, these people must be very experienced.
Those who know about a hangover don't necessarily find that the alcohol is gone from their bodies after a good night's sleep.
Ordinary people wouldn't know about "driving under the influence of alcohol from the previous night".
Many people believe that you have to wait several hours after drinking before you can drive.
Little did they know that for someone who had drunk too much, even a few hours, let alone more than ten hours, might not be enough.
therefore.
This is clearly someone who has been continuously tracking and monitoring us, and someone with experience in handling cases is giving us advice behind the scenes.
The purpose was to use drunk driving as an excuse to send He Zhiqiang's son to jail.
"Although your son's situation is very bad, the Guangming District Police Station did not wrong him!"
He Zhiqiang glanced back and then complained:
“I know that legally speaking, he deserved it.”
"But this clearly goes against common sense!"
"How many people know that after a night of heavy drinking, they are more likely to be caught driving under the influence the next day?"
"How many people will be stopped and checked for drunk driving in broad daylight?"
Lü Liang, pushing his bicycle, sneered.
"Then what can you do?"
"We're deliberately targeting them, making a mountain out of a molehill by severely punishing minor mistakes. What are you going to do about it? You still have a problem with it?"
"If you're not satisfied, go protest or report it! But present the facts and the law; no matter how much you argue, it won't make a difference, right?"
"I……"
He Zhiqiang gritted his teeth and clenched his fists.
I want to say something, but I can't bring myself to say it.
After walking a few more steps, Lü Liang saw that He Zhiqiang still looked angry.
Are you still angry? Give me a break!
"Your son has only been caught driving under the influence and has been detained and fined so far."
“I reckon they will definitely investigate further, how your son was able to buy a car and a house when he has only been working for a few years.”
"And you are in charge of adjudicating disputes related to real estate and construction projects. Whether you have abused your power for personal gain or not, you and your son know best."
"So instead of worrying about your son losing his job, I think you should worry about yourself and whether the disciplinary inspection department will follow the clues and investigate you thoroughly!"
After saying that, Lü Liang got on his bicycle and rode away.
He Zhiqiang, as if waking from a dream, stood there stunned.
A wave of weakness shot from the soles of my feet to the top of my head, and I instantly felt like the sky was about to fall...