newbobooks Chapter 286 Let's fight to the death!
Chapter 286 Let's fight to the death!
After a surprise interrogation, it was discovered that all the mainland workers at Changlong Electronics Trading Company were kept in the dark. They were paid high wages and had good benefits, and they all treated the company like their own home. They never imagined that they had been used by those Hong Kong people.
The provincial department promptly issued arrest warrants for Qiu Jinkun, Huang Sen, and Yu Haichao.
This major drug case has drawn great attention from the Ministry of Public Security and the General Administration of Customs.
Drugs once nearly destroyed the Chinese nation. Every year, many anti-drug police officers sacrifice their lives in the fight against drugs. The country has zero tolerance for drugs and will never allow anyone to cause the entire nation to suffer from drugs again for money.
The General Administration of Customs has set up a special task force to assist the police in the investigation. The shock of the previous 3 billion yuan smuggling case in Shanghai has not yet subsided, and now another drug smuggling case has emerged. The leaders of the General Administration of Customs are terrified and are determined to strengthen the management of customs.
Office of the Provincial Party Secretary.
Li Yong'an was criticized by central leaders, who stated that eastern Guangdong is the country's leading economic province and that the rampant drug problem must not be allowed to continue.
The higher-ups instructed that the investigation must be thorough and the entire drug trafficking ring uprooted.
Given the current severe situation in the fight against drugs, Ye Xingguo is not suitable for a temporary transfer and will continue to serve as the Director of the Public Security Department of Eastern Guangdong Province.
Li Yong'an called Ye Xingguo into his office and frankly said, "Comrade Xingguo, to be honest, I just received criticism from the central leadership. Of course, it's not that I'm dissatisfied, but I really didn't do a good job."
Ye Xingguo, however, remained unfazed. He was the one who had reported the matter to the central government, and he was prepared to be criticized.
"Secretary Li, I bear primary responsibility for this drug case as the Director of the Public Security Bureau, and I am willing to accept criticism."
Li Yong'an certainly understood that the Central Committee knew about this matter so quickly because of Ye Xingguo. He could understand it; it's a power struggle, after all. If you make a move, I have to make a move too. It's just that he, as the top leader, was caught in the middle and in a difficult position.
"Comrade Xingguo, you have done a great service this time, plugging the loophole in customs in time. Otherwise, if this had continued, the consequences would have been unimaginable."
"Following the instructions of the Central Committee, we must crack down on drugs without any leniency. Comrade Xingguo must continue to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the Guangdong Eastern Public Security Bureau."
Ye Xingguo also learned of the news from above. He decided to remain in eastern Guangdong for the time being. "Secretary Li, I will resolutely obey the organization's arrangements."
Li Yong'an understood that if Ye Xingguo continued to stay in eastern Guangdong, the struggle would likely intensify. Transferring Qi Tongwei would certainly reduce some of the conflicts, but Qi Tongwei had just made a great contribution, so it was better to wait before transferring him. After all, it had attracted the attention of the Ministry of Public Security, and it wouldn't make sense if the Ministry of Public Security investigated and Qi Tongwei was transferred.
In the afternoon, a provincial party committee meeting was held. At the meeting, Chen Wangui and Lu Rongxian did not confront Ye Xingguo and temporarily held back, as it was not the right time to step forward now. They finally reached a consensus to resolutely follow the instructions of the central government and intensify the crackdown on drugs in the entire eastern Guangdong region with zero tolerance and no leniency.
They shouted a slogan: "One person uses drugs, and his wife and children are torn apart; one person traffics drugs, and his family is destroyed."
Provincial Department.
Ye Xingguo convened a meeting of the task force. "Comrades, each of you has made a great contribution this time. We'll remember that at the commendation ceremony, but given the current situation, we must continue our efforts. Comrade Ji Tao, tell me, is there any news about that drug lord, Fifth Master?"
"Director Ye, according to Lu Jin's confession, this drug lord, Fifth Master, is not affiliated with the Hong Kong people, and he doesn't even know who Fifth Master is. I'm afraid we still need to capture Qiu Jinkun first."
Ye Xingguo looked at Qi Tongwei, "You tell us what to say too."
"Director Ye, now that the Hong Kong man has fled, I suggest we cooperate with the Hong Kong police to bring Huang Sen back. I'll venture a guess that this Fifth Master might be connected to Chenjiazhai."
Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged bewildered glances. It wasn't that they hadn't had this thought before, but this was the first time it had been brought up so openly.
Ye Xingguo agreed, saying that in Tianhe City, who else but Chenjiazhai could have such power to get rid of him?
What's your basis for this, kid?
Qi Tongwei tapped his fingers lightly on the table a few times. "Director Ye, if a drug dealer escapes into Chenjia Village, and I lead men to arrest him, I'll definitely be met with resistance from the locals. Do you think that's normal?"
Ye Xingguo thought about it and realized that the logic was sound, but he couldn't use it as evidence. After all, the issues he had to consider were different from Qi Tongwei's, the difference being their perspectives on the bigger picture.
"I know everyone is under a lot of pressure and will encounter many obstacles during the investigation process. The country advocates the rule of law, and as law enforcement officers, we must first have a concept of the law and never knowingly break the law."
"Even if some people are temporarily misled due to a lack of understanding, we must patiently work with them to help them gradually understand. We must never condemn them outright or treat them as ignorant and unruly people."
"There are some negative rumors circulating about Chenjiazhai. As law enforcement officers, we must not make subjective judgments; everything must be based on evidence."
"I know you've had some unpleasantness with Chenjiazhai, but there's currently no evidence that Chenjiazhai is protecting drug dealers. I hope you find solid evidence before making any accusations."
Qi Tongwei admired him; this was the kind of leadership he was talking about. He probably had his doubts about Chenjiazhai, but the leader's words were watertight.
"I'm sorry, Director Ye, I shouldn't have spoken so carelessly."
Ye Xingguo smiled and pointed at Qi Tongwei, "I think you're just really defiant. You're so young, cheer up and have some drive. Don't give up just because I said a few words to you."
That boss is such a jerk; he said everything I wanted to say.
Qi Tongwei smiled ingratiatingly, "Director Ye, don't worry, I'm not the kind of person who gives up halfway. As long as you give me the job, I'll pull the strings."
Everyone chuckled, knowing that Qi Tongwei was telling the truth.
Being nearly transferred because of this incident actually ignited Ye Xingguo's fighting spirit. Since he was staying, he decided to give it a shot.
Qi Tongwei is a fine knife, so let's test how sharp he really is, and also see how deep the waters of eastern Guangdong really are.
"Alright, I'd like to see if you have the skills of Sun Wukong causing havoc in the Heavenly Palace."
The crowd's expressions varied. Could it be that Ye Xingguo intended to fully support Qi Tongwei in his fight against Chenjiazhai?
Qi Tongwei didn't bother guessing Ye Xingguo's thoughts, because he really wanted to fight Chenjiazhai. He was almost transferred away, and even Ye Xingguo couldn't do anything about it, which meant that this hidden force was very powerful.
Having been given a second chance at life, he has nothing to fear but the fact that his opponents are not strong enough.
He turned the tide with a desperate counterattack, so let's fight it out, to the death.
Chenjiazhai.
Chen Wenxiong has received news that Ye Xingguo will not be transferred for the time being. This operation has failed at the last step. Fate is cruel.
"This drug case has attracted great attention from the Ministry of Public Security and the General Administration of Customs. Ye Xingguo and that kid can't leave for the time being. There are no absolute winners, so let's avoid the limelight for now."
Chen Wenru was very unconvinced, but she also knew that her older brother was right. A temporary victory or defeat didn't matter; the one who laughs last is the winner.
"The provincial department has already issued orders to all police stations to crack down on drug crimes. I agree with my brother's opinion."
Chen Wenjie nodded. "The fact that the Ministry of Public Security and the General Administration of Customs found out so quickly must be because Ye Xingguo was behind it. We must not be careless, especially Lao Wu. Our family is not short of money anymore; there's no need for us to do something that could cost us our lives."
Chen Wensheng laughed heartily, "Third Brother, I love making money this way, it's thrilling!"