It was almost evening when Chen Xing returned to the county government. The next morning, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Lee Zheng. Several main leaders of the county government, as well as the people in charge of the county government directly under the county government, attended the meeting.
Chen Xing, as a member of the Standing Committee of the County Party Committee and deputy head of the county government, also attended the meeting. This was his fourth day in Ximen. As for Lee Zheng, he had seen him return from the countryside yesterday. When the car entered the county government compound and Lee Zheng got off the car, Chen Xing caught a glimpse of him. Today was the first time that Chen Xing met Lee Zheng.
The atmosphere in the meeting room was a little quiet. Chen Xing was secretly looking at Lee Zheng, and Lee Zheng was also observing Chen Xing. From the moment he heard that Chen Xing would come to Ximen, Lee Zheng regarded Chen Xing as an enemy. Now was no exception. Lee Zheng looked indifferent on the surface, but he hated Chen Xing very much in his heart.
At the beginning of the meeting, Lee Zheng, who was sitting in the main seat, spoke for the first time. There were two main things to discuss today. Everyone had documents in their hands, so they could speak freely if they had any opinions.
Chen Xing looked at the documents in his hand. The two main topics of today's meeting were in it. One was about the county government's purchase of 12 cars, and the other was about the reconstruction of Shanty Town, which Chen Xing was concerned about before. This was a major task that the former head of the county, Chang Yong, had not completed. Judging from Lee Zheng's attitude today, it seemed that he wanted to continue to promote the reconstruction of Shanty Town.
Frowning slightly, Chen Xing was naturally supportive of the second project, the shanty town reconstruction project, but he was somewhat disapproving of the first project. Xi Men County's financial situation was obvious, and it was not an exaggeration to say that they were strapped for cash, but now they had to spend so much money to purchase a car. Chen Xing did not quite agree with this.
I don't object to the county buying cars. The key is whether it is useful or not. I believe everyone knows the county's financial situation. Is it worth spending this money? Chen Xing glanced at Lee Zheng on the main seat as he spoke.
Lee Zheng didn't say anything. He picked up the cup in front of him and coughed softly. Zhang Ming, the director of the county government's office, who was sitting in the corner of the conference room, smiled and said, "Mayor Chen, the situation is like this. Currently, our county only has ten cars, and they are all a little old. There are often some problems with them. The most important thing is that we don't have enough cars. There are often situations where the county leaders have to go out for work and don't have cars to use. Therefore, the purchase of these cars is also considering the current situation. We don't want to waste money for no reason."
No cars available? How could there be a situation where there was no car available? Even if every leader in our county is assigned a car, there are still four cars left for your office to use. Do you want every staff member in your office to be assigned a car as well? Chen Xing looked directly at Zhang Ming. At present, besides the former County Head Chang Yong, who had been taken away by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, and the Executive Deputy County Head Li Zheng, there were only six deputy County Heads in the county. It was unlikely that there would be a shortage of cars.
Chen Xing didn't mention the regulations of the Central Government on the allocation and use of cars for the Party and government organs. According to the national regulations, only ministerial cadres could be assigned a car according to the standard, and deputy ministerial cadres could use a car for work. Chen Xing didn't want to bring up this regulation and make a joke of himself. In reality, as long as they were section cadres with real power, not to mention departmental cadres or divisional cadres, they could enjoy a special car. Ximen County was a poor county, but every leader in the county government was still assigned a special car. This was obviously against the national regulations on the use of cars for cadres, but this was the reality. Chen Xing wouldn't find fault with this now. But now that the county was going to spend money to purchase a new car, Chen Xing had to raise an objection. If Ximen County was as rich as other counties and cities under Haicheng City, Chen Xing wouldn't say anything, but the economic situation of Ximen County was there, so Chen Xing had to raise an objection. Compared with this old-fashioned system, Chen Xing could only be regarded as a newcomer in the system, and he couldn't tolerate too much sand in his eyes.
"Hehe, County Magistrate Chen, the main thing is that the original cars in our county are relatively old. If the county leaders go out in such cars, it will really damage the image of the leaders, as well as the image of Ximen County. If we go out to receive investors and they see that a dignified county government doesn't even have a decent car, their impression of Ximen County will be greatly reduced, and it will affect the investment attraction of Ximen County. Besides, as I mentioned just now, the cars are relatively old, and they often have various kinds of problems. Once there is a problem, they have to be sent for repair, so there are often situations where some leaders have to go out to handle affairs without a car."
Zhang Ming smiled unnaturally. He didn't expect Chen Xing to be so serious. The people who would directly benefit from the purchase of new cars were the county leaders. When the time came, each of them would get a new car. For the leaders, in fact, a special car was almost equivalent to a private car at home. No one would object to such a good thing. Zhang Ming was a little surprised that Chen Xing would jump out, which caught Zhang Ming off guard. But the next moment, Zhang Ming sneered. Chen Xing's action violated everyone's interests. Chen Xing was undoubtedly setting himself against everyone, and Zhang Ming was happy to see this happen.
Affect the image of our leaders? Affect the Xi Men's investment? Chen Xing cast a doubtful glance at Zhang Ming and shook his head. "I don't see it that way. If I were an investor, I would prefer to see the practical side of the county government. That way, my money can be invested without worries. If the county government keeps putting on a facade and exaggerating things, it will only make me feel uneasy about the government. Look at the situation in our county. Once an investor comes to Ximen, he will know that our county is poor. The people are so poor, but the leaders in the county are all doing good things. What do you think of this?" Zhang Ming thought. "Moreover, Director Zhang thinks that if the county gets a few good cars to receive the investors, people will think that our Xi Men County is not poor. "Whether a county is poor or not, it can't be changed by changing a few cars.
The investors are not so blind. When they want to invest, they look at whether there is a return, not how many good cars the county government has. Director Zhang's words made me think that we are like the emperor wearing the new clothes in the emperor's new clothes.
"County Magistrate Chen, your words are reasonable, but I am really thinking about the leaders of our county. Zhang Ming glanced at Chen Xing. The smile on the corner of his mouth stretched the muscles on his face, and it was a little stiff.
Chen Xing turned to look at Lee Zheng. "County Magistrate Lee, my personal opinion is that there is no need for the county to purchase these cars for the time being. If we want to promote the construction of Shanty Town, it will be a severe test for our county's finance. I don't think it is necessary to spend more money on insignificant things."
Lee Zheng, who had been silent just now, looked at the others indifferently. His eyes swept across the faces of everyone present. Lee Zheng felt a little proud in his heart. Although he was a little surprised that Chen Xing objected, it was not enough to make him angry. Obviously, some of the other people present had already shown a little dissatisfaction with Chen Xing. Lee Zheng hoped that everyone could stand on his side and isolate Chen Xing.
Comrade Chen Xing had already expressed his opinion. If you have any opinion, you can also say it. " Lee Zheng said. His purpose was very obvious. He wanted to stir up everyone's emotions against Chen Xing. If he could really isolate Chen Xing, that was the situation that Lee Zheng wanted to see most.
Lee Zheng's plan was very good, but it was a pity that the other deputy magistrates present were not stupid. No one wanted to jump out and become a weapon in Lee Zheng's hands, especially when it was related to the car allocation issue. What Chen Xing said was very objective and true. If they jumped out on this issue, they might be accused of selfishness.
The meeting lasted for nearly an hour. In the end, the purchase of new cars was not passed. In addition to the discussion at the beginning, the focus of the meeting was on the discussion of the shanty town reconstruction project. The main leaders in the county were undoubtedly in favor of the reconstruction of the shanty town in the urban area. The focus of the problem was mainly on the funds. According to the preliminary evaluation of the county, the reconstruction of the shanty town would require at least one billion yuan.
According to the regulations of the state, there would be a certain proportion of financial support for the reconstruction of the shanty town. The central and provincial governments would allocate corresponding funds, but most of the funds still had to be raised by the local governments themselves. There was no doubt that the problem in front of Ximen County was to solve the large amount of supporting funds needed for the construction of the shanty town.
After the meeting, Chen Xing returned to his office. At the meeting, he suggested that the shanty town reconstruction could learn from the successful experience of other places. The government should take the lead and adopt market-oriented operation. In this way, they could finance enterprises and solve the problem of the funds needed for the shanty town reconstruction. Lee Zheng and others had no doubts about this proposal. This model had been proved successful many times. Lee Zheng and others could not find any problems with it.
The issue of the shanty town reconstruction was first discussed at the meeting of the county government, and a preliminary result was produced. Finally, it had to be submitted to the Standing Committee of the County Party Committee. Only after the Standing Committee approved it, would it proceed to the implementation stage.
The office director, Zhang Ming, followed Lee Zheng back to the office. After closing the office door, Zhang Ming asked with some confusion, "County Magistrate, why didn't you force the car purchase issue at the beginning? Chen Xing is new here, and he can't fight with you at all.
Why should I force it to be passed? What Chen Xing said is reasonable. Why should I pick a fight with him? " Lee Zheng looked at Zhang Ming with a smile. He had his own calculations in his heart. If he could pass it, it would be good for him. If he couldn't pass it, it might not be bad for him. The other deputy county magistrates obviously wanted to enjoy the fruits of others' labor, but he would not let them have their way. There was no way they could enjoy it without doing anything.
He didn't know why County Magistrate Jia didn't say anything just now. Zhang Ming looked at Lee Zheng doubtfully. As far as he knew, Deputy County Magistrate Jia Yao was a hardcore supporter of Lee Zheng. The two of them were united in the county. When Chang Yong was still there, there was a faint tendency to oppose Chang Yong. Today, when Chen Xing objected, Jia Yao didn't say anything to support Lee Zheng.
It was I who hinted him not to say anything. Lee Zheng smiled with some satisfaction.
Oh. Zhang Ming nodded. He felt more and more strange. Before the car purchase was discussed at the meeting, Lee Zheng had told him that the car had to be bought at the Shun Fa Car Dealership in the province. Although Zhang Ming didn't say anything at that time, he knew in his heart that Lee Zheng appointed the car dealership because he knew the boss of the car dealership and could profit from it. Of course, Zhang Ming naturally didn't dare to say this out loud. He just pretended that he didn't know. Originally, he thought that the car purchase would be passed at the meeting. It was related to Lee Zheng's own interests, so Lee Zheng wouldn't sit idly by. However, he didn't expect that when the purchase plan was opposed by Chen Xing, Lee Zheng didn't say anything. In the end, the purchase plan was left unsettled. Looking at Lee Zheng, who was smiling mysteriously, Zhang Ming really couldn't figure out what he was thinking. Seeing that Lee Zheng didn't want to say more, Zhang Ming smiled knowingly and said, "County magistrate, you are busy, then I will go out first."
Lee Zheng waved his hand. As soon as Zhang Ming went out, Lee Zheng took out his personal phone from the drawer. Hello, Young Master Sun, it's me, Lee Zheng. Lee Zheng seemed to be directly facing the person on the other side of the phone. The smile on his face was already somewhat flattering.
It's County Magistrate Lee. On the other end of the phone was Zhao Qing's husband, Sun Xiang.
Young Master Li, I'm afraid that the matter I told you a few days ago is going to be ruined. Lee Zheng said and sighed. Young Master Sun, there was no problem at first, but I didn't expect that the newcomer, Chen Xing, would raise an objection at the meeting, which led to the purchase plan being rejected in the end.
Chen Xing? It's him again.
This young man is just like a hothead. He doesn't know that changing cars is a very normal thing, which is good for everyone. He raised an objection at the risk of offending most people. Lee Zheng said with a wry smile.
Well, it's okay if you don't have it. It's just a small amount of money. Sun Xiang on the other end of the phone curled his lips.
Okay, okay, I know, I just want to tell you, Young Master Sun. Lee Zheng nodded with a smile.
After ending the call with Sun Xiang, Lee Zheng's sighing and wry smile instantly turned into a complacent look. He picked up the pen on the table and tapped it on the table. Lee Zheng was in a good mood at the moment. It seemed that he wanted to buy cars for every leader, but who would have thought that he would take this opportunity to flatter Sun Xiang? Sun Xiang was not only in the real estate business, but also involved in other industries. The real boss behind the car dealership was Sun Xiang. Lee Zheng had known this situation for a long time, so he asked Zhang Ming to go to the designated car dealership to buy a car.
Unfortunately, this good thing was ruined by Chen Xing. Lee Zheng was not angry about this. Thinking that he could make Sun Xiang dissatisfied with Chen Xing, Lee Zheng's mood inexplicably improved. Compared to flattering Sun Xiang directly, he not only flattered Sun Xiang in front of him, but also successfully aroused Sun Xiang's dissatisfaction with Chen Xing. Moreover, it was he who proposed that every leader in the county should get a new car, which was good for everyone. Now that Chen Xing objected, it was enough to make others dislike Chen Xing. Even if not everyone was dissatisfied with Chen Xing, it could make them keep a distance from Chen Xing. Lee Zheng's purpose was to isolate Chen Xing step by step. There would still be time and opportunities in the future. Lee Zheng did not want to make Chen Xing a lonely man through this time.
Chen Xing stayed in his office. At this time, his secretary He Qi knocked on the door and walked in. Looking at Chen Xing, He Qi said with a somewhat serious expression, "Magistrate, you asked me to pay attention to the man who was hit yesterday. I just got the news from the hospital that the injured man has died."
"Dead?" Chen Xing's body trembled and he looked at He Qi with uncertainty.
"Yes, he died. After the rescue operation yesterday, the injured man's life was temporarily saved. However, the doctor had said that the patient's vital signs were very unstable and his life could be in danger at any time. According to the doctor's estimation yesterday, the situation was not optimistic. Unexpectedly, the injured man passed away this morning." He Qi explained in a little detail.
A fresh life was lost just like that. Chen Xing's hands unconsciously clenched tightly. "Little He, you have been working in Ximen County. So far, how many such traffic accidents have you heard of?"
He Qi pondered for a moment. He knew that Chen Xing was asking about how many accidents Li Mingbo had caused by racing with a Ferrari. He said, "I don't know how many small accidents there are, but there seems to be a fatal accident some time ago. I haven't heard of any other accidents. It seems that Li Mingbo only had this Ferrari in the past two months."
"Two lives have been lost in two months." Chen Xing's eyes were wide open, and he did not hide the anger in his eyes at all.
Looking at the angry Chen Xing, He Qi hesitated, thinking about whether to tell Chen Xing the other news he had just learned.
"Why, what else have you not said?" Chen Xing keenly noticed He Qi's expression.
"Magistrate, I just heard that the Public Security Bureau sent a lot of people to Shanty Town to arrest people in the morning."
"Arrest people in Shanty Town? "Arrest who?" Chen Xing looked up and was stunned. Then he realized that it might have something to do with the traffic accident yesterday. Li Mingbo was beaten up by some agitated people. Today, if there was no accident, Li Mingbo used the power in his father's hands to take revenge.
"Come with me to the Public Security Bureau." Chen Xing called out to He Qi and walked out of the office without a second thought.
The county public security bureau was not far from the county government. Chen Xing arrived in less than five minutes by car. He asked He Qi to call the director of the Public Security Bureau, Han Dong. After confirming that the director was at the Public Security Bureau, Chen Xing went straight to Han Dong's office.
"Chief County Magistrate Chen, what brings you here?"
Han Dong smiled and came out to greet him. Han Dong came out to greet him with a smile. Generally speaking, the director of the Public Security Bureau would have a high position. For example, the director of the Sea City Municipal Public Security Bureau, Huang Ping, was also a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and the Secretary of the Municipal Political and Legal Affairs Commission. However, the situation in Ximen County was still the same as before. As the director of the Public Security Bureau, he was not the Secretary of the County Political and Legal Affairs Commission or the Deputy County Magistrate. He was still a section chief. In front of Chen Xing, Han Dong was one level lower.
"Chief County Magistrate Chen, please take a seat." Han Dong smiled and invited Chen Xing to take a seat.
"Chief Han, this morning, the Public Security Bureau sent people to Shanty Town to arrest people? Chen Xing glanced at Han Dong and went straight to the point.
"Arrest people in Shanty Town?" Han Dong looked at Chen Xing in surprise and shook his head. "Chief County Magistrate Chen, I really haven't heard of this. I was in the county for a meeting this morning. Chief County Magistrate Chen, you also saw me. I haven't heard that the Public Security Bureau sent people to Shanty Town to arrest people.
"Is that so?" Chen Xing looked at Han Dong with a faint smile in his eyes. "Chief Han, how about this? Can you take me to the interrogation room or detention room of the Public Security Bureau for a tour?" "To be honest, I really don't know what the interrogation room and detention room of the Public Security Bureau look like. I haven't had a chance to experience it before, so I should take a good look at it now."
"Hehe, the interrogation room and detention room are used to deal with criminals. Naturally, Chief County Magistrate Chen wouldn't have been in such a place." Han Dong smiled and said, "Chief County Magistrate Chen, didn't you just ask if the Public Security Bureau sent people to Shanty Town to arrest people in the morning? I'll ask my subordinates right now. Maybe they acted on their own while I was away."
"No need. Chief Han can take me to have a tour." Chen Xing looked at Han Dong and already had some speculations in his mind. He smiled and walked over to hold Han Dong's hand. "Let's go, Chief Han."
An unnatural look flashed across Han Dong's eyes. Being pulled by Chen Xing, Han Dong had no choice but to go forward. The interrogation room of the Public Security Bureau was on the second floor. Han Dong actually knew what happened in the morning. Without his approval, how would his subordinates dare to do that? However, he didn't ask about the specific details. He knew that Li Mingbo's purpose was to teach the villagers who attacked the villagers yesterday a lesson. He agreed to Li Mingbo's request and didn't bother to care about it anymore. Han Dong really didn't know whether those people were in the interrogation room or detention room after being arrested.
"Chief County Magistrate Chen, the interrogation room is on the second floor. Why don't we go there first?" Han Dong thought. As long as the people were not in the interrogation room, he would have time to find someone to inform Li Mingbo.
"Okay, let's go to the interrogation room first." Chen Xing looked at Li Mingbo calmly and nodded with a smile.
They went to the second floor together and approached the interrogation room. Hearing the sound coming from inside, Han Dong's face changed slightly. What he feared had come true. All the hope in his heart suddenly disappeared. He glanced at Chen Xing and could only pretend to be calm. "Chief County Magistrate Chen, they may be trying a case in there. Why don't we go somewhere else? We don't want to affect the investigation.
Let's go in and have a look. Don't make a sound. It shouldn't affect the people inside. " As Chen Xing said this, He Qi, who was beside him, already understood. He went forward and knocked on the door.
The person who opened the door was a uniformed police officer. He opened the door slightly, revealing only his head. At this moment, the sound inside became more and more obvious. It was the sound of someone groaning in pain.
Chen Xing frowned. He took a step forward and pushed the door open with force. The scene inside was unobstructed. Several slum dwellers, whom he had seen on the road yesterday, were handcuffed and pinned to chairs. Li Mingbo was punching and kicking them. The moment Chen Xing pushed the door open, he could still see that Li Mingbo had just kicked one of them in the stomach. That person was in so much pain that he bent over.
"Stop it." Chen Xing said sternly.
"It's you again." Li Mingbo turned his head. When he saw Chen Xing, he was slightly stunned. Just as he was about to curse, he saw Han Dong, who had followed him in. Li Mingbo was a little stunned. He glanced at Han Dong and said in an unfriendly tone, "Chief Han, who is he?"
This was Chief County Magistrate Chen of the county. Han Dong put on a straight face and winked at Li Mingbo.
Chief County Magistrate Chen? Li Mingbo looked at Chen Xing in a daze. It was not that Li Mingbo did not know that there was a new young deputy county magistrate in the county. It was just that he did not expect to meet him yesterday. In the next moment, Li Mingbo came to his senses and instantly put on a smile. "Chief County Magistrate Chen, it's you. My apologies for not recognizing you."
Chen Xing glanced at him coldly and ignored him. He turned to stare at Han Dong. "Chief Han, is this what you mean by handling a case?"
"Chief County Magistrate Chen, there may be some misunderstanding here." Han Dong's eyes flickered. "Chief County Magistrate Chen, why don't you go back first? I'll investigate the situation here and report to you as soon as I have any results."
"You'll investigate the case?" Chen Xing sneered and pointed at Li Mingbo. "Is he an officer of the Public Security Bureau?"
"Chief County Magistrate Chen, I'm just here to visit a friend and have some fun." Li Mingbo smiled.
"Have fun in the interrogation room?" Chen Xing stared at Li Mingbo with sharp eyes. "Who gave you the right to arrest people at will?" "Who gave you the right to beat people in the interrogation room?"
"Chief County Magistrate Chen, what do you mean by this?" "Who saw me arrest people at will?" "Who saw me beat people at will?" Seeing that Chen Xing was being serious, Li Mingbo's attitude also became cold.
"Well, it seems that the Public Security Bureau is run by your family. You are not even a public official, but you can mobilize the law enforcement agencies of the country to avenge your personal grievances. Well, very well, it seems that you have more power than the leaders of the central government." Chen Xing sneered.
"Chief County Magistrate Chen, please be more respectful. I work in a company. Who said I'm a public official?" Li Mingbo straightened his neck and stared at Chen Xing, giving him tit for tat.
Han Dong, who was beside him, kept winking at Li Mingbo, indicating that he should not compete with Chen Xing. At the same time, he said to Chen Xing, "Chief County Magistrate Chen, I think you'd better go back to the county first. I'll definitely investigate the matter here and give you a reply in time."
As Han Dong spoke, he turned to the policemen in the interrogation room and scolded, "What are you waiting for? Take off the handcuffs!"
Chen Xing stood there and said nothing. He looked at the slum residents who were beaten. No one noticed that his hands, which were covered by the hem of his clothes, had been curled into a pair of fists. In this cold winter, the blue veins on his fists were bulging. Chen Xing's anger had reached a certain level and was on the verge of exploding.
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