First Class Merit?

The next morning, early in the morning, at the provincial party committee compound.

Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary Tian Guofu arrived early in the morning to report on his work, carrying with him materials on Gao Yuliang's illegal and disciplinary violations, which he had also commented on.

Upon seeing these materials, Provincial Party Secretary Sha Ruijin was instantly enraged. He paced back and forth in his office, his face cold, and said, "Divorced for six years, remarried to a woman from Hong Kong for six years, and even had a healthy son—such a significant personal matter, and you've kept it from the organization until now!"

On the sofa nearby, Tian Guofu immediately said, "Li Dakang even made a special trip to the organization to inform them about his divorce!"

"A deputy secretary of the provincial party committee has no regard for the organization or the provincial party committee at all!" Sha Ruijin's face grew increasingly grim.

"He felt that getting divorced and remarried was normal, so he acted with impunity!"

Tian Guofu reminded him, "Just two days ago, right here in this office, we talked to Gao Yuliang about the photos. What did he say?"

"He said he had nothing to say, nothing to cooperate with, that the innocent would remain innocent, and the guilty would remain guilty, and he swore to us that he had absolutely no connection with Gao Xiaoqin of the Shanshui Group!"

"When you pressed him for details, he brought up the investment promotion efforts from back then, saying that contacting businessmen was normal?"

Before this incident, Sha Ruijin wouldn't have been so angry. But the thought of Gao Yuliang's true colors infuriated him, and he roared, "The facts are clear now: Gao Yuliang is undisciplined and has no regard for the Party or the government!"

Tian Guofu, his expression agitated, pointed towards the gate and said, "So, if he has anything to say, let him speak directly to the relevant departments of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection!"

"Yes!" Sha Ruijin agreed, then asked, "When will the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's inspection team arrive?"

"We'll be there in three days!"

Sha Ruijin nodded and instructed Tian Guofu, "Before the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's inspection team arrives, gather the evidence and arrest and interrogate Qi Tongwei, the director of the Handong Provincial Public Security Department, and Gao Xiaoqin, the general manager of the Shanshui Group!"

"We must break through their defenses through interrogation before the inspection team arrives and hand over the complete chain of evidence of their illegal and criminal activities to the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection!"

Upon hearing this, Tian Guofu immediately assured him, "Okay, I understand. The investigation into the 116 fire incident is basically complete, and we can begin to close the net!"

"Clang clang clang..."

A crisp knock sounded on the door, and Sha Ruijin and Tian Guofu frowned at the same time. Before Secretary Bai left, he had instructed him not to disturb his conversation with Secretary Tian unless it was something important.

Secretary Bai has been with him for many years, she would never be so clueless, so there is only one possibility left... something has happened!

"Come in!"

As soon as Sha Ruijin spoke, Secretary Bai walked in with a furrowed brow, holding a document in her hand, her steps quickening slightly compared to usual!

Before Sha Ruijin could even ask anything, Secretary Bai's somber voice rang out first: "Secretary Sha, something's happened!"

"The Ministry of Public Security has just issued a commendation notice to the Provincial Party Committee, praising the outstanding performance of the Handong Provincial Public Security Department in the anti-drug operation in Lincheng!"

Sha Ruijin was taken aback, and asked with considerable doubt, "Zhang Tie is an internationally wanted criminal who has committed multiple murders in our country. He was killed in a drug bust by the Provincial Public Security Bureau. Shouldn't he be commended?"

"No, Secretary Sha, you didn't understand what I meant!" Secretary Bai hurriedly explained, "In recognition of the outstanding command during this operation, the Ministry of Public Security has decided to award Provincial Public Security Bureau Director Qi Tongwei a First-Class Merit Medal..."

"What???"

Secretary Sha's pupils constricted, and his expression immediately changed. He took the documents from Secretary Bai's hand, and when he saw Qi Tongwei's First-Class Merit Medal from the Ministry of Public Security, his mood plummeted!

Tian Guofu also looked at the document issued by the Ministry of Public Security, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper, his face full of anger. He said, "What does the Ministry of Public Security mean by this? We were just preparing to arrest Qi Tongwei, and the Ministry of Public Security has already issued a commendation order for first-class merit!"

"How are we supposed to catch this person?"

"The Dafeng Factory fire on November 116th and the Chen Hai car accident case—all the evidence points to Qi Tongwei. If we can't arrest Qi Tongwei, how can we proceed?"

Sha Ruijin's face was equally grim. Qi Tongwei had just received a first-class merit, putting him in a very passive position. There was even a possibility that a slight misstep could lead to total defeat!

"Secretary Sha, the Ministry of Public Security has three days left to publicly announce Qi Tongwei's first-class merit award. We still have a chance!"

"If, within three days, any one of the following individuals—Liu Xinjian, general manager of Handong Oil and Gas Group; Gao Xiaoqin, general manager of Shanshui Group; or Zhao Ruilong, son of Zhao Lichun—accuses Qi Tongwei with concrete evidence, we can submit evidence of Qi Tongwei's crimes to the Ministry of Public Security and reject his award!"

Secretary Sha seemed to be deep in thought, then finally looked at Tian Guofu: "You're right, this seems to be the best solution!"

In fact, there was something Sha Ruijin didn't say: this was the only way out!

The Ministry of Public Security is under the national government system. Handong Province has no authority over it, let alone management authority, not even the right to make suggestions. If the Ministry of Public Security really wanted to award Qi Tongwei a first-class merit, he really wouldn't have any good way to do it.

Tian Guofu continued, "Secretary Sha, the most urgent task now is to quickly obtain the confessions of the three men to form a complete chain of evidence. I suggest that Hou Liangping immediately reinstate himself as the director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau and begin an investigation into the three!"

"I know Comrade Hou Liangping. Although he sometimes violates discipline and principles, it is often those who do not abide by principles who are more likely to break through a person's defenses at critical moments!"

"Hou Liangping cannot be reinstated and must be suspended for a month to reflect on his actions. This is a consensus reached between Gao Yuliang and me. As long as Gao Yuliang remains the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, there are certain rules that must be followed."

Sha Ruijin's eyes darted around, and suddenly an idea struck him. He suggested, "Hou Liangping can't be the head of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, but the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's inspection team is arriving soon, isn't it? It's perfectly normal for the provincial party committee to establish a special anti-corruption task force to conduct a self-inspection within the province first!"

"Hou Liangping has been appointed as the head of the anti-corruption task force. He will take office immediately and be responsible for breaking through the 116 fire case!"

After making the announcement, Sha Ruijin reiterated, "Secretary Tian, ​​as the Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of Handong Province, you must do a good job in supervision. This interrogation is different from the past; we only have three days, so we must be quick!"

……

The news that the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's inspection team was about to arrive and that an anti-corruption task force had been established in the province with Hou Liangping as its leader quickly spread!

Gao Yuliang sneered as he read the news. Anyone with eyes could see that Hou Liangping, though called the head of the anti-corruption team, was actually doing the work of the anti-corruption bureau chief!

Gao Yuliang walked to the window, staring at the torrential rain outside, his mind filled with images from his previous life!

Today, Hou Liangping, acting like a victor, arrogantly mocked and ridiculed him, and in the end, he was taken away by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's inspection team!

After being reborn, it seems that due to the Lincheng incident, the arrival date of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's inspection team has been postponed by three days.

Gao Yuliang stared at the torrential rain outside the window and muttered to himself, "The rain is getting heavier..."