Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 241 Anti-corruption in Progress

Hou Liangping's mother is a prosecutor. Influenced by his mother since childhood, he has a natural love for this job.

The various corrupt officials and their bizarre methods of corruption made him feel both amused and angry.

Today he personally arrested a third section-level cadre - Liu Jian, director of the Hekou County Grain Bureau.

Director Liu is in his early forties. His bald spots and fat body are particularly eye-catching. The flesh on his face squeezes his facial features, making him look like a fat pig.

Now, in front of Hou Liangping, this fat pig looked like it had been whipped, shaking like a sieve, which made people laugh.

Hou Liangping took his time, moistening his throat with tea before knocking on the table and speaking: "Director Liu, it's been a day. Do you want to confess yourself, or do you want us to prosecute directly?"

Liu Jian pretended to be calm and said, "Don't try to trick me. Everything I do is in accordance with the procedures."

"According to procedures?" Hou Liangping let out a hint of sarcasm. "During my four years in office, I sold a total of 30,000 tons of grain at one-tenth of the market price. You call that following procedures?"

Liu Jian's eyes widened, his breathing became disordered, and he continued to argue, "Those 70,000 tons of grain are all old grain. A lot of it has been eaten by insects and rats, so it can't be sold at a high price."

Hou Liangping sneered, "Do you admit that you sold 30,000 tons of grain?"

Only then did Liu Jian realize that Hou Liangping had tricked him into confessing something. He immediately lowered his head and kept silent.

Hou Liangping continued, "You said 30,000 tons was old grain. Did you sell it to the Weiguang Grain and Oil Company?"

Liu Jian thought for a moment and finally nodded, "Yes, we have a legitimate trading procedure."

"You really won't cry until you see the coffin. We have solid evidence. Weiguang sold the grain he purchased to Jingzhou, Yantai and other places at normal market prices. This is not the stale grain you mentioned!"

"Also." Hou Liangping took out a passbook, "This is the passbook found in your room. How do you explain the huge sum of 430,000 yuan on it?

A director of a mere county grain bureau, including salary and bonuses, would only make a little over 10,000 yuan a year without food or drink. Four hundred and thirty thousand yuan, if you were honest, you could save that much money!"

Faced with the conclusive evidence, Liu Jian immediately deflated and kept clenching and unclenching his hands, looking extremely tormented.

Liu Jian's lips trembled. "I... I'm guilty. I've let the Party and the people down. I'm guilty... Judge me. I plead guilty!"

Hou Liangping angrily tapped the table with his pen and said, "You are guilty. You stole national grain reserves and caused tens of millions in losses to state-owned assets. Such a sum is enough to execute you!"

"Shoot him! Stop trying to scare me. We only have so much food, maybe a few million at most. How can we get tens of millions?"

"Do you think it's just the 30,000 tons you mentioned? Let me tell you! After verifying the account books over the years and calculating the warehouses, we found that the actual amount of grain lost in the county is more than three times what you said, over 100,000 tons. With such a huge amount, do you think you can still survive?"

"What!" Liu Jian trembled his fat cheeks and stared at Hou Liangping intently. "I don't believe it. Don't I know how much I sold? I'm telling you, don't try to put the blame on me!"

Hou Liangping laughed angrily and took out a document. "This is what your deputy told me. He has been cooking the books for you. He said that although you approved the sale, the actual amount loaded onto the trucks by Weiguang Company far exceeded those figures, and all these accounts will be charged to you.

In other words, if we calculate based on our verified accounts, you're guaranteed to take the blame!"

Liu Jian seemed to have thought of something. His face turned pale and red, and he suddenly shouted, "Fuck you, He Wei, that bastard! Let me take the blame!"

Hou Liangping took the opportunity to ask, "He Wei, are you talking about He Wei, the former deputy director of the county party committee office?"

"It's him. I'm reporting him to the organization. Report He Wei and report County Party Secretary Nan Shu!"

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The anti-corruption campaign initiated by Hou Liangping in Hekou County is becoming more and more intense.

In just one month, three section chiefs and five deputy section chiefs were brought down, including even more section-level cadres.

The number of people involved was so large that it encompassed half of the political arena in Hekou County, which forced the county party secretary Nan Shu to take it seriously.

Fighting corruption is a good thing, but every coin has two sides, and too much of it will make the difference.

Considering that the person was promoted by Qi Tongwei, Nanshu asked his secretary to invite Qi Tongwei.

The two sat separately on the sofa, and Nan Shu personally poured a glass of water for Qi Tongwei to show his closeness.

"Comrade Tongwei, you've been working here for a year now, and it seems we haven't had many face-to-face interactions."

"Yes, I was out and about every day. Even now, many comrades in our county party committee and county government still can't remember everything."

Nan Shu smiled and said, "It doesn't matter if you don't remember everything. You're still young and have plenty of time. You can get to know the comrades below. They're all very good comrades, and many of them are outstanding. You'll need them one day in the future."

Qi Tongwei understood the hidden meaning in Nanshu's words.

Hou Liangping's anti-corruption campaign is so large-scale, how could he not know about it?

Even his own people were brought down. For example, a few days ago, Ding Yuan complained to him that Hou Liangping was a mad dog and even his greeting as the Organization Minister was useless.

But it was really difficult for him to ask for a halt. Firstly, anti-corruption was his own idea. Secondly, it seemed that the other party was just angry with him.

Didn't you ask me to be your knife? Then I'll be yours, and I'll turn over a Justice Bao and show you how to do it.

If Qi Tongwei called a halt, he would appear to be being servile.

"Yes, I've been incredibly busy lately. I've neglected many things and many people. I'll listen to you and take some time to get to know my comrades."

Seeing Qi Tongwei coming up, Nanshu's face was filled with admiration.

Give a little warning and a sweet treat, and the relationship will be harmonious.

The two exchanged a few pleasantries before Nanshu suddenly changed the subject and asked, "The position of Hezhou Township Party Secretary is still undecided. Comrade Tongwei, what do you think?"

Qi Tongwei didn't understand what Nanshu meant and said with a look of disinterest, "I obey the decision of the county party committee."

Nan Shu smiled and said, "I still want to hear your opinion. The county committee has seen your contributions over the past year, but the power of one person is always limited. As a leader, you only need to grasp the general direction. You should explore and explore the comrades around you and let them carry out the work.

Besides, cultivating talents at all levels is also the purpose of the Party.”

Qi Tongwei heard that Nanshu wanted to show goodwill to him.

why?

Because of the anonymous letter? Did it put him in danger?

Yes, instead of letting Li Fenfang take it, it is better to sell myself and the favor, appease myself at the same time, and free up my hands to deal with Li Fenfang first.

Compared with Qi Tongwei who is wholeheartedly devoted to economic development, Li Fenfang, who is fighting for power and profit, poses a greater threat.

On the surface, although Hou Liangping's anti-corruption campaign made a big splash, it couldn't shake Nanshu's foundation. However, Li Fenfang was different. In Nanshu's view, she held evidence that could kill him.

Qi Tongwei thought about it and decided to accept the position. "Hezhou Township is an important township in our county. Many projects are being steadily launched. It would be best to select a more stable comrade to take charge of the overall situation."

Nan Shu nodded and agreed, "You and I want to go together on this. Do you have anyone to recommend?"

Qi Tongwei pretended to be silent and then said, "Comrade He Yaowen, Director of the Cultural Bureau, is a good candidate. He has worked diligently in the Cultural Bureau over the years and has done a good job."

He Yaowen is He Yaohua's younger brother. He Yaohua specially brought him to visit him. His ability is secondary, but as long as the other party is obedient, it's fine.

Nanshu thought for a long time but couldn't remember who He Yaowen was, but he nodded in agreement: "I know this comrade, he is a good one. Please talk to Minister Ding and include him in the assessment. We can discuss it at the meeting."

Qi Tongwei nodded: "Okay, Secretary Nan."

The two chatted for a few more minutes, and then Qi Tongwei left on the pretext of having something to do.

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