"Didn't you report Xu Liu's crimes to the relevant authorities?" Lu Yiwei was puzzled.
"Why not?" When the old farmer heard this, he became angry and said angrily, "Since three years ago, I have never stopped on this path. First, he reported the case to the police station. The guys at the police station arrested the perpetrator and detained him for five days before letting him go. He had already been beaten up like this. He had already violated the law. How could he be released after a few days of detention? He should be sentenced. I refused to accept it and applied to the higher-ups for reconsideration. The higher-ups said that the case is under investigation. This dragged on until now. "
"If the Public Security Bureau can't do it, I will report to the town. The town has changed a few leaders, and I have reported to them all. But it's like throwing a stone into the sea. The leaders will just laugh it off and not solve the problem. Especially that Wei Guoqiang, I hate him to the core. Not only did he not help me, but he also accused me of blackmail and blackmail with Xu Liu. Do you think this is blackmail? Do I need to blackmail him? "
"If the town can't do it, I will go to the County. The officials in the County are all arrogant. Every time, it's the people from the Letters and Calls Office who received me and comforted me. When I finally met the Deputy Mayor, Tian Guohua, he promised to solve the problem. But in reality? He didn't even ask about it. "
"If the County can't do it, I will go to the City. The City seems to be in cahoots with the County. They don't want to accept my case. I went to the Provincial Government, and the people from the Provincial Letters and Calls Office sent the case to the County. I have no choice but to go to the Central Government. The people from the Central Government are quite polite, but they keep saying that I need the cooperation of the local government to solve the problem. They are trying to fool me. "
"This matter has been dragged on for a long time. But every time the country holds a meeting or a major holiday, there are more than ten officials waiting in front of my house. They are afraid that I will go to the Central Government again. After the meeting with the higher-ups, they will leave, and the matter is still unresolved. "
"I know. The higher-ups are not helping me because they look down on me. They think I am an honest farmer and easy to fool. Secondly, that bastard Xu Liu must have bribed everyone. Otherwise, he wouldn't be so cold and indifferent. Comrade Leader, I've seen on TV that you often accompany the secretary of the County party committee to the countryside, and now you're my parent. So, for the sake of my child, you have to help me in this matter. "
Hearing this, Lu Yiwei had a general understanding of what had happened. Xu Liu had committed all sorts of crimes, yet he was still able to get away with it. There must be someone supporting him from behind. Looking at the miserable life of the old farmer and his son, Lu Yiwei could not help but sympathize with them. Since no one dared to interfere in this matter, he decided to investigate this matter to the end. Before the investigation, there were a few questions that he had to clarify. He asked, "Sir, do you remember who was your son from the Shang Dynasty? Did Xu Liu participate? "
Helplessly shaking his head, the old farmer replied, "Xu Liu did not show up from the beginning to the end, but the hoodlums he hired came to cause trouble."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yiwei was a little confused. In the face of the law, what is needed is not an ambiguous statement, but conclusive evidence of the facts. If Xu Liu did not participate, then what evidence is there to prove that Xu Liu did it? Dong Xuebing asked, "What reason did they use to cause trouble at your house?"
"What reason can there be!" The old farmer replied vaguely, "What reason do they have to talk to you about? They came to my house and smashed things up, then left after beating me up. But I am sure that it was definitely because of the coal mine. "
"What about the people who beat me up? Do you still recognize them after seeing them? "
"I will recognize them even if they turn into ashes." The old farmer replied, "In order to seize the coal mine, Xu Liu hired a dozen young men to be his thugs. If anyone dares to oppose him, he will use force to settle it, causing chaos in the village. You also know that the farmers have not seen the world. Who dares to stand up against Xu Liu? After Xu Liu got the coal mine, he hired a bunch of hoodlums to start mining in the mountains, and made quite a fortune. Last year, the County launched an operation to crack down on illegal mining, and a bunch of them were arrested. I am not sure if the people who beat me up were arrested or escaped. "
This is even more difficult. Dong Xuebing himself does not know where the people who beat him up are, so what evidence does he have to prove that Xu Liu is the mastermind? But the old farmer's words piqued Dong Xuebing's interest, and he asked, "Sir, are there still a lot of illegal mining in the mountains?"
"There are a lot!" The old farmer replied, "Last year, a bunch of people were arrested, and it was considered quiet for a few days. But in less than a month, the mountains returned to normal, and at night, you can hear the rumbling of engines. To avoid inspection, these people are even more secretive than before. They opened a new path at the back of the mountain, and they secretly transported the coal from the new path. Also, I also know that Xu Liu is the biggest leader of the illegal mining. "
"Ah?" Lu Yiwei was shocked, "Why do you say that?"
The old farmer replied, "On the surface, Xu Liu is operating the Xuzhaigou Coal Mine, but in the dark, he has three or four illegal mines. Of course, he is happy to mine for no taxes, and the profits are high. Not only that, I also know that the township government and the County's leaders have their own mines in the mountains. They never show up, and they let Xu Liu handle the mines. Xu Liu is so arrogant because he has these people backing him. "
The old farmer revealed another big news, and Lu Yiwei was caught off guard. Lu Yiwei had heard of the County's leaders and township government officials being involved in illegal mining, but he had never seen it in person. Why illegal mining is not stopped is because these people not only act as an umbrella, but also participate in the illegal mining. Lu Yiwei immediately asked, "Do you know who is involved?"
The old farmer replied, "I am not sure about the rest, but I know that the County's Station Chief, Gao Jianwen, is definitely involved. Also, the rest of the township government officials, the two people with you, are not good people. "
"Gao Jianwen?" Lu Yiwei knew this person. He is the younger brother of the Deputy County Head, Gao Bowen. He used to be a temporary worker in the Public Security Bureau, and suddenly became the Shiwan Village Station Chief. Gao Bowen, who was then the Director of the Work Safety Bureau, must have contributed a lot.
After the old farmer said this, Lu Yiwei seemed to understand the mystery behind it. Gao Jianwen was still driving a broken Santana two years ago, and last year, he changed to a Honda Accord, and this year, he changed to a BMW. Also, it is said that he has properties in the city and the provincial capital, so where did the money come from? If it is as the old farmer said, then everything can be explained.
How many secrets are hidden behind this? Lu Yiwei decided to tear the veil off. Gao Jianwen, Gao Bowen, Xu Liu, and even Wei Guoqiang, whether they are involved in the illegal mining, needs to be investigated step by step.
"Standing Committee Lu, Standing Committee Lu, are you there?" At this moment, Xu Liu stood outside the door and shouted.
Just now, the window was full of onlookers, but when Xu Liu arrived, they immediately dispersed. Meanwhile, the old farmer, who was squatting on the ground, had his veins bulging, and his eyes were bloodshot as he clenched his fists. He looked like he wanted to kill Xu Liu.
Before the truth is clearly investigated, Lu Yiwei cannot make an irrational judgment. He stood up and said, "Sir, don't worry. I will remember what you did, and I will definitely get to the bottom of this and give you justice. Calm down first, don't do anything irrational. Alright, I'll be leaving first. You can find me at the township government anytime, okay? "
After settling the old farmer down, Lu Yiwei walked out. Xu Liu was still standing outside the gate, shouting non-stop. This action showed that he is guilty, otherwise, why would he come here?
"Standing Committee Lu, it's getting late. Let's go eat." Xu Liu chuckled as if nothing happened.
Lu Yiwei ignored Xu Liu and walked forward expressionlessly. Xu Liu quickly chased after him. Along the way, Xu Liu wanted to explain to Lu Yiwei a few times, but he did not know where to start. Only when they left the village did Xu Liu say, "Standing Committee Lu, did that Old Yan tell you that I injured his son?"
Lu Yiwei stopped in his tracks and looked at Xu Liu. "You know about this?"
Xu Liu did not dare to look straight at Lu Yiwei. He shook his head and said, "Standing Committee Lu, don't listen to his nonsense. I didn't injure his son at all, but he accidentally knocked himself on a millstone."
"Oh?" Lu Yiwei asked, "Then what's with the injury on his leg?"
Xu Liu said helplessly, "Standing Committee Lu, you might not believe me, but I have to say it. Otherwise, you might think that I really did something to him. He was the one who broke his son's leg. "
"Ah?" Lu Yiwei was dumbfounded when he heard the opposite conclusion. He did not know who to listen to. But how could it be justifiable for the old farmer to cripple his son's leg?
Seeing that Lu Yiwei did not speak, Xu Liu said, "When we were fighting, it was a chaotic battle. Old Yan was swinging his hoe randomly and accidentally hit his son's leg. But he went around saying that I crippled his son. I have no grudge with him, so is there a need to do that? "
Everyone said different things, and Lu Yiwei was completely dumbfounded. He asked, "Let me ask you. Did you bring people to his house?"
"No, of course not!" Xu Liu denied. "Standing Committee Lu, it's a long story. It's cold outside. Why don't we go back to the mine and I'll tell you in detail?"
Back at the mine, Xu Liu called Lu Yiwei to a room alone. "Standing Committee Lu, there are some things that I don't want to say. He will definitely say that I occupied the coal mine, right?"
Lu Yiwei did not speak and only focused on smoking.
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