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At the same time, the Internet Supervision Office of Handong Province issued a statement.
[Statement: Provincial Party Secretary Sha Ruijin has always lived in Beijing. He was transferred to Handong four months ago and does not know the former Chief Prosecutor Chen Yanshi; they are just ordinary colleagues.]
Media outlets in Handong Province widely reported on the story. Numerous content creators on social media also edited and reported on it.
The public opinion in Handong Province immediately boiled over, with various interpretations and speculations emerging one after another.
131. Three tons of cash were found during the search; Chen Hai had embezzled 1.2 billion yuan.
131. Three tons of cash were found during the search; Chen Hai had embezzled 1.2 billion yuan.
The following day, the piercing sound of police sirens rang out.
A large convoy of police cars drove through the streets of Jingzhou City.
Zhao Donglai from the Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau and Qi Tongwei from the Provincial Public Security Department both received orders from Gao Yuliang to dispatch police forces to search Chen Hai's residence.
During the search, police discovered a large amount of cash, which, after being counted, totaled an astonishing three tons. The cash was neatly stacked in various corners of the room.
Zhao Donglai gasped, staring at the three tons of cash before him, the bright red hundred-yuan bills, his face filled with shock: "Director Qi, I never imagined... Chen Hai has such thick eyebrows and big eyes."
Qi Tongwei's expression was serious, but he was secretly overjoyed.
Six hours earlier, Qi Tongwei knew that Chen Hai had been arrested and placed under quarantine for investigation on Sha Ruijin's orders.
He suddenly realized that this was a golden opportunity—a perfect chance to kick someone when they're down.
Qi Tongwei immediately called Gao Mingyuan using his mobile phone, instructing him to send someone to place cash at Chen Hai's residence overnight as proceeds of the crime.
After agreeing, Gao Mingyuan actually mobilized all his resources and placed 1.2 billion yuan in cash into Chen Hai's residence.
Generally, this embezzled money will be turned over to the public and placed in the public account of the Public Security Bureau.
After going through this whole process, the money is clean.
. . . . .
Qi Tongwei's expression was serious, and he said righteously, "Yes, Chen Hai actually embezzled so much money. Life imprisonment, at the very least life imprisonment."
Zhao Donglai nodded and said in a deep voice, "The amount of embezzlement is particularly large, and the sentence is more than ten years."
Further investigation revealed that Chen Hai's total embezzlement amounted to a staggering 1.26 billion yuan.
Zhao Donglai made a phone call to Gao Yuliang, the secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission, to report: "Secretary Gao, we found a large amount of cash at Chen Hai's residence. The total amount is initially estimated to be over one billion yuan. The exact figure is still being verified."
After a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, Gao Yuliang said in a deep voice, "Donglai, this matter is of great importance. We must ensure that everything is foolproof. All evidence must be properly preserved, and there can be no mistakes whatsoever."
As a superior, Gao Yuliang attached great importance to this matter. He personally issued an order requiring Zhao Donglai to thoroughly investigate Chen Hai's embezzlement and to show no leniency.
Zhao Donglai said solemnly, "Secretary Gao, rest assured, we will do our utmost to ensure that this operation goes smoothly."
After hanging up the phone, Gao Yuliang sat at his large desk, tapping his fingers lightly on the surface, lost in thought.
He knew that behind this incident lay a more complex political struggle.
Chen Hai, this student, was merely a pawn in this struggle, an unfortunate pawn that was sacrificed.
Gao Yuliang took off his glasses and sighed, "Ah, what a pity. Old Chen, your little gold has abandoned you."
It's such a pity. He could have lived a peaceful and comfortable retirement. Instead, he craved power and refused to retire.
The matter has blown up, even CCTV is reporting on it. It's even implicated Sha Ruijin himself.
Gao Yuliang really couldn't believe that Chen Hai had embezzled so much money? More than a billion.
Gao Yuliang slowly stood up, walked to the French windows, and looked at the sycamore trees in the provincial party committee compound: "When will this official position ever end?"
Jingle Bell! !
At that moment, the red secure telephone rang.
Gao Yuliang stepped forward and picked up the secure phone: "Hello, this is Gao Yuliang from the Provincial Party Committee."
"Old Gao, three tons of cash were found in Chen Hai's house," Governor Zhao Anbang said in a deep voice over the phone.
Gao Yuliang raised an eyebrow; he hadn't expected Zhao Anbang to be so well-informed.
"Governor Anbang, you also know about this? This Chen Hai is truly astonishing," Gao Yuliang said, feigning surprise.
On the other end of the phone, Zhao Anbang said in a heavy tone, "Old Gao, this matter has a very bad influence and must be dealt with as soon as possible to give the public an explanation."
Gao Yuliang nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, I have already made the arrangements. Zhao Donglai and his team are working hard to investigate this case and will make sure that all the evidence is conclusive and that no detail is overlooked."
Zhao Anbang pondered for a moment and said, "Old Gao, this matter is probably not just about Chen Hai alone; there may be bigger fish behind it. As the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee, you have to keep a close eye on things."
Gao Yuliang felt a chill run down his spine. He knew Zhao Anbang's words had a hidden meaning; they were a reminder that this incident might be involved in a deeper political struggle. He quickly reassured Zhao, "Governor Anbang, rest assured, I will uphold the law impartially and will not let anyone who violates the law escape justice."
After hanging up the phone, Gao Yuliang's expression turned serious.
He walked to the French windows again, gazing at the sycamore trees outside, his heart filled with mixed emotions. The officialdom is like a game of chess; one wrong move leads to another. Chen Hai's move was clearly a mistake.
As for Gao Yuliang, who is also a player in this game, what choices should he make? Can he settle down peacefully and live a retired life like Ji Changming?
Gao Yuliang pondered to himself. He knew that whatever choice he made, he had to act with caution, for a slight misstep could lead to utter ruin.
. . . . . .
Office of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, Handong Province.
Tian Guofu looked at Wang Lijun and the document in front of him with a very unpleasant expression.
"I never would have guessed that our Vice Mayor of Jingzhou actually owns shares in so many listed companies and is a billionaire."
When Tian Guofu reviewed Lin Yunfei's asset records, he couldn't help but gasp in shock.
Wang Lijun asked cautiously, "Sir, should we... still investigate?"
Tian Guofu sneered: "Investigate my ass. This record was filed back when Governor Liu was still in office. It was filed with the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department."
"They're so rich, worth billions. Why would they bother embezzling Zhao Ruilong's 500 million?"
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If the investigation continues, it might offend Liu Cheng, the Vice-Prefect.
Moreover, it would offend Lin Yunfei, the powerful deputy secretary of the National Security Bureau. His wife, Zhao Lan, is the first political commissar of the Handong Military Region.
"Secretary Tian, we have received an official letter from the Ministry of Public Security."
"It is true that the Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau transferred 400 million yuan to the Ministry of Public Security as funds for the purchase of police equipment."
At that moment, Tian Guofu's secretary rushed in.
Tian Guofu frowned: "Ministry of Public Security? Procuring police equipment? What's going on?"
The secretary quickly handed over the documents: "Yes, Secretary Tian. This is the original official letter from the Ministry of Public Security. The Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau did indeed transfer 400 million yuan to the Ministry of Public Security for the purchase of police equipment. Moreover, the transfer records and related documents are complete."
Tian Guofu took the document and examined it carefully. He found that the official letter and the transfer record were indeed correct, and everything seemed reasonable.
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Wang Lijun quickly explained, "Sir, it seems that Lin Yunfei did not keep the 500 million yuan donation for himself, but used it for the purchase of police equipment."
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Three days later, the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee held a meeting.
Sha Ruijin presided over the meeting and looked around.
"Comrades, this is shocking. Chen Hai, the Party Secretary of Guangming District, is suspected of embezzling as much as 1.2 billion yuan, and a total of 3 tons of cash was found in his home."
“Comrade Dakang, under your management, another major corrupt official has emerged.” Sha Ruijin turned his head and reprimanded Li Dakang without hesitation.
Li Dakang's Adam's apple bobbed as he quickly shifted the blame: "Secretary Sha, Governor Anbang, I can say with certainty that I was truly unaware of Chen Hai's embezzlement."
. . .
Li Dakang looked nervous, with fine beads of sweat on his forehead. He continued, "Chen Hai is a cadre I promoted myself. He is the chief commander of the Guangming Peak project. I have always had high hopes for him. I never expected him to go down this path of no return. This is completely unexpected."
Sha Ruijin stared intently at Li Dakang, his gaze sharp, as if trying to glean more information from his expression. After a moment, he slowly spoke: "Comrade Dakang, as the Party Secretary of the Municipal Committee, you bear an unshirkable responsibility for the supervision and management of cadres. You must deeply reflect on this incident and strengthen the construction and management of the cadre team."
Li Dakang nodded repeatedly, his expression even more terrified: "Yes, yes, Secretary Sha's criticism is correct. I will definitely reflect deeply on my actions, strengthen my work, and ensure that similar incidents do not happen again."
The atmosphere in the meeting room was somber, and other members of the Standing Committee also expressed their commitment to strengthening oversight and preventing corruption.
Sha Ruijin surveyed the room and said in a deep voice, “Comrades, corruption is the biggest cancer threatening the Party’s vitality and fighting capacity. The situation in the fight against corruption remains severe and complex. We must punish corruption with zero tolerance and resolutely win the tough and protracted battle against corruption.” VII.
132. Li Dakang was furious; Chen Hai had killed him.
132. Qi Tongwei's compromise led to Lin Yunfei taking charge of the Public Security Bureau's work.
After the provincial party committee meeting concluded, Li Dakang drove his own Audi A3L back to the Jingzhou municipal party committee office building at breakneck speed.
boom!
The car door closed, and Li Dakang walked firmly into the building, his steady footsteps echoing in the corridor.
Li Dakang was about to explode; the anger in his heart was like a lit firecracker, ready to erupt at any moment.
"Xiao Jin, call the Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary, Zhang Shuli, over here right now."
Xiao Jin quickly dialed the phone, his voice urgent: "Secretary Zhang, Secretary Li requests your immediate presence in his office."
...
Half an hour later, Zhang Shuli, a member of the Standing Committee of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission, hurriedly arrived at the door of Li Dakang's office.
He knocked lightly on the door, and after receiving Li Dakang's brief but firm "Come in" instruction, he pushed the door open and entered.
As soon as Zhang Shuli entered, he saw Li Dakang sitting behind a large desk, his face ashen, his eyes fixed on the documents in his hands, as if trying to see through the paper.
"Secretary Li, you wanted to see me?" Zhang Shuli asked tentatively.
On May 27th, Li Dakang raised his head, his gaze sharp as he looked at Zhang Shuli, his voice low and powerful: "Secretary Zhang, are there any malpractices in our cadre ranks in Jingzhou City? Have some cadres forgotten their original aspirations and begun to pursue personal pleasure and interests?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Shuli felt a chill run down his spine. He knew Li Dakang's character; he was never one to tolerate injustice. He replied earnestly, "Secretary Li, there are indeed some undesirable phenomena within the cadre ranks, but these are isolated cases. We cannot condemn the entire team because of the actions of a few individuals."
Li Dakang nodded, his tone firm: "Even isolated cases cannot be ignored. We must investigate and punish them severely, without any leniency. Only by eliminating these 'moths' can we ensure the purity and combat effectiveness of our ranks."
"Today I lost all face at the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee meeting. Chen Hai, the Party Secretary of Guangming District, had 1.2 billion yuan in cash found in his home!" Li Dakang's words were truly shocking.
Zhang Shuli was shocked, his brows furrowed: "Secretary Li, how could such a thing happen? I usually thought Chen Hai was quite steady and knew his place. I never expected him to be so... audacious and reckless behind the scenes."
Keep in mind, he only received 6.8 million yuan from Zhao Ruilong, which he used to buy his son an apartment in a high-end residential area.