Although Chen Xing was smiling, he was serious when he said that. However, Wu Gang looked at the smile on Chen Xing's face and didn't dare to take it seriously. He thought Chen Xing was joking. This was Kaiyuan County. Wu Gang deeply realized how cruel Zhu Mingxuan, the secretary of the County Party Committee, was. Even he, a deputy county magistrate, dared to mess with him. What else wouldn't he dare to do?
Before, he only knew that Zhu Mingxuan was overbearing, but he didn't know that Zhu Mingxuan would be so cruel. This was simply playing with fire, but Zhu Mingxuan dared to do this. He had a backer and was not afraid. Wu Gang had worked hard to get the position of deputy county magistrate. This time, he had been prepared to be dismissed. Moreover, Zhu Mingxuan might not let him go so easily. As he had just said to Chen Xing and others, he was afraid that Zhu Mingxuan would manipulate the court to sentence him to a few years in prison.
"Brother Wu, I'm serious with you. Don't think I'm joking." Chen Xing shook his head helplessly. Wu Gang's expression obviously showed that he was joking.
"Chen Xing, thank you for your kindness, but I can't go with you. Although I don't know how you got through the relationship in the army and could get Commander Xu to help you so righteously, you are not in Kaiyuan County, so you don't know Zhu Mingxuan's power. Zhu Mingxuan can't do anything to people in the army, but if I leave here, Zhu Mingxuan can still let me go to other places. I don't want to get you into trouble." Wu Gang smiled bitterly, glanced at Chen Xing and Zeng Jing, and shook his head. "I forgot that you are not in Kaiyuan County, so Zhu Mingxuan can't do anything to you."
"In that case, what are you worried about? Just come with us." Chen Xing said with a smile.
"Yes, Wu Gang, just leave with us. It's not a formal case for them to arrest you. Why are you still so worried?" Xiang Yunping helped to persuade her husband. She was the one who wanted her husband to leave the most.
"Well, it's not that I don't want to leave, but I … I'm afraid I'll implicate you and the child. Wu Gang sighed. After all, Chen Xing and Zeng Jing were not local. Zhu Mingxuan might not be able to help them. However, his family was in Kaiyuan. Although Wu Gang was not afraid of Zhu Mingxuan's revenge, he still had to think about his family.
"Brother Wu, don't worry. I don't believe that a dignified county party secretary would dare to take revenge on the family members of other leading cadres. If he dares to do so, someone will come out to punish him. You don't have to think about it anymore. Leave with us and go directly to Jiang City to report Zhu Mingxuan's problem to the relevant departments. No matter how powerful Zhu Mingxuan is, he is only the county party secretary. Can he be more powerful than the law?" Zeng Jing also tried to persuade him. Her idea was very simple. Zhang Ningning had witnessed this incident with his own eyes. With the daughter of the governor here, many things could actually be solved easily.
Listening to Chen Xing and Zeng Jing's persuasion, Wu Gang could only smile bitterly in his heart. It was not that he was timid, but he had a family to take care of, so he couldn't be carefree even if he wanted to. Before this incident, Wu Gang didn't expect that Zhu Mingxuan would be so bold. Otherwise, no matter how upright he was, he would know how to be flexible. Now that Zhu Mingxuan dared to attack him, a deputy county magistrate, if he left today, Zhu Mingxuan might dare to attack his family. Judging from his own experience, Wu Gang didn't doubt that Zhu Mingxuan would dare to do so. You could say that Zhu Mingxuan was crazy and lawless, but in the end, Zhu Mingxuan had someone to rely on.
Chen Xing, Zeng Jing, you may not know this, but Zhu Mingxuan is only 36 years old this year. Chen Xing became the County Magistrate before he was 30, which is very impressive, but Zhu Mingxuan is not bad either. A 36-year-old Secretary of the County Party Committee is not that rare, but it is also a proof of Zhu Mingxuan's connections and power. In addition to his brother-in-law, who is the chief prosecutor of the Municipal Procuratorate, Zhu Mingxuan's elder brother is the Deputy Secretary-General of the Provincial Party Committee and has a close relationship with the leaders of the Provincial Party Committee. These are just two of the more prominent members of the Zhu family. There are other members of the Zhu family who are also in the system, and their tentacles are almost everywhere. The whole Zhu family can be regarded as a prestigious family in Jiangcheng City with great power.
"Brother Wu, there's something I don't know if I should ask?" Chen Xing looked at Wu Gang doubtfully. It was more or less inconvenient for him to ask the next question, because once he asked it, he would question Wu Gang's character. But at this moment, after listening to Wu Gang talk so much about how powerful the Zhu family was, he couldn't help but feel strange. Since Wu Gang knew that Zhu Mingxuan was so powerful, why did he continue to investigate when he knew that there were clues pointing to Zhu Mingxuan in the city square project? No matter how upright a person was, he would more or less know how to be flexible. This was the way to survive in the officialdom. Chen Xing didn't believe that Wu Gang, who had been in the officialdom for more than ten years, wouldn't know how to be flexible. No matter how sharp a person was, he had long been polished. Wu Gang should know how to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. There was no reason for him to foolishly investigate things that he shouldn't investigate.
"Chen Xing, with our relationship, there's nothing that I can't ask. Just ask what you want to ask. I'll answer whatever I know." Said Wu Gang straightforwardly.
"Okay, then I'll be straightforward, Brother Wu. But I'll say the ugly words first. I'm talking about the matter as it stands. I don't mean to question your character." Chen Xing nodded and told his question. "Brother Wu, when you investigated the quality of the project in the city square and knew that it might be related to Zhu Mingxuan, why did you decide to continue to investigate? You already knew that Zhu Mingxuan was so powerful. When you continued to investigate, weren't you afraid that all your previous efforts would be in vain and that Zhu Mingxuan might take revenge on you? Considering his family and future, Brother Wu shouldn't have any reason to continue to investigate. "
As soon as Chen Xing said this, Wu Gang fell silent. This question touched on something that Wu Gang didn't want to mention. Glancing at Chen Xing, Wu Gang struggled in his heart for a while. As soon as Chen Xing and Zeng Jing heard that he was in trouble, they rushed over without saying anything. There was really no need for him to hide anything from them. After thinking for a while, Wu Gang said with a wry smile, "Chen Xing, you've asked the right question. In fact, I'm not a noble or sacred person.
After thinking for a while, Wu Gang smiled bitterly and said, "Chen Xing, your question has hit the nail on the head. Actually, I'm not a noble person. Allow me to be thick-skinned and say that I, Wu Gang, am an upright and conscientious official, but when it comes to my family and future, I'm not that noble. At the very least, I will have some selfish motives. When I found out that this matter might point to Zhu Mingxuan, I wanted to retreat. Although I didn't expect Zhu Mingxuan to be so ruthless and dare to take revenge on me, I knew that the Zhu family was very powerful and not someone I could afford to offend. Therefore, I wanted to give up and let it go. After all, it wouldn't do me any good to offend Zhu Mingxuan. However, Mayor Dai instructed me to continue investigating, so I could only bite the bullet and continue investigating.
Dai Zhicheng asked you to continue to investigate. Why didn't he help you when something happened to you? Did he use you as a tool? Did he use you as a sacrifice when something happened? I always thought that he was your great benefactor. He had been supporting you all these years. I didn't expect him to be such a person. Xiang Yunping couldn't take it anymore. In the past, she used to call County Magistrate Dai, but now she called Dai Zhicheng by his name. She had gone to Dai Zhicheng to plead for her husband several times, but Xiang Yunping had never been so angry. She thought that Dai Zhicheng was really powerless, and it wasn't that he didn't want to help her husband. After all, Wu Gang was promoted by Dai Zhicheng. Therefore, Xiang Yunping was very convinced of Dai Zhicheng's words. At this moment, when Wu Gang said this, Xiang Yunping was not a fool, so she naturally heard something strange.
"Yunping, don't say that. No matter what, County Magistrate Dai is our great benefactor. Without him, I wouldn't be able to get to this position today." Wu Gang scolded his wife softly. In fact, he didn't want to admit that Dai Zhicheng was using him, but the fact was in front of him. Dai Zhicheng treated him as a sacrifice this time. But on the other hand, Wu Gang felt that he had nothing to blame Dai Zhicheng, because the political struggle in the officialdom was fierce and cruel. It was normal for Dai Zhicheng to do that. Speaking of which, Wu Gang thought that if he was in Dai Zhicheng's position, he might do the same.
Without him, you wouldn't be in the position you have today, but without him, you wouldn't be a prisoner today.
If Dai Zhicheng had the ability, why didn't he investigate Zhu Mingxuan himself? He wanted to borrow your hands to do things because he was afraid of directly confronting Zhu Mingxuan. If he found the fatal evidence of Zhu Mingxuan, he could sit back and enjoy it. If he didn't find it in time, he could make you a sacrifice. This is his wishful thinking. I think he is just a villain. When a woman was angry, it was impossible to communicate normally. Xiang Yunping was in such a state at this time. She was right, but she ignored the cruelty of the officialdom. When Wu Gang got the position, he should have been prepared to be sacrificed. Dai Zhicheng's actions were not kind, but it couldn't be said that he was wrong.
After listening to Wu Gang's words and the conversation between the couple, Chen Xing also understood the clues. Wu Gang was abandoned by Dai Zhicheng as a sacrifice. No wonder Wu Gang looked a little lonely. Dai Zhicheng had promoted him, and now Wu Gang was a prisoner. Although it was Zhu Mingxuan's revenge on Wu Gang, it was also the indirect result of Dai Zhicheng. However, Wu Gang couldn't have any resentment towards Dai Zhicheng. It was strange that he didn't feel wronged. He was more disappointed and uncomfortable.
"Brother Wu, sister-in-law, don't quarrel. Let's leave here first." Chen Xing said with a smile, "Brother Wu, don't be so wishy-washy. Don't be afraid of wolves and tigers. Just follow us. If you are afraid that it's not safe to stay in Kaiyuan, you can take your family to Jiang City first and come back after this matter is solved.
I'm afraid that once I leave, Zhu Mingxuan will use his connections to smear me as a corrupt official on the run. Won't I become a fugitive? " Wu Gang said worriedly.
"After hearing so much from you, I have a general impression of Zhu Mingxuan. I think even if you don't become a fugitive, you will be sentenced, so you might as well come with us." Chen Xing was half-joking, but then he became serious and said, "Okay, Brother Wu, don't hesitate anymore, or I will really be angry. You are wasting time by dilly-dallying. Since I let you go with us, I have considered the consequences for you. Don't worry, nothing will happen. There will definitely be a satisfactory result. I have this confidence. At that time, you can come back and be the deputy county magistrate with peace of mind."
"Really?" Wu Gang's eyes lit up and then dimmed. He said with a smile, "I don't dare to hope to be the deputy county magistrate anymore. As long as our family can be safe, that's enough. At that time, I can find other jobs. I am a man with hands and feet, and I won't starve to death."
"Okay, if you really can't do it, you can be my driver. I will try to get you a job." Chen Xing laughed heartily.
Alright, it's settled then. I'll be your chauffeur. If you become a provincial-level official in the future, I'll have a lot of face when I go out. Err, I'm the chauffeur of a provincial leader. If the leaders of the prefectures don't curry favor with me, I'll snitch in front of the leader. Hearing his joke, Wu Gang was also happy. He imitated the scene in the future, and his eyes narrowed with laughter.
After persuading Wu Gang, they planned to leave. When they opened the door, Prosecutor Du and the others were standing outside. Xu Dewei glanced at Zhang Ningning and the others, thinking that they would leave after seeing them. He wanted to ask them to stay in his office for a while. Now his attention was shifted to Zhang Ningning, and he was very curious about Zhang Ningning's identity.
"Du Jian, we plan to let Wu Gang go with us." Chen Xing said to Prosecutor Du.
Go with you? "Are you kidding me?" Prosecutor Du looked at Chen Xing coldly. He had not figured out the identities of Chen Xing and the others until now. Just now, he wanted to sound Xu Dewei out, but Xu Dewei was too lazy to pay attention to him. Prosecutor Du was rebuffed, so he was not very polite to Chen Xing, whose background was unknown. He also had a backer behind him. Although he had not figured out why Xu Dewei wanted to stand up for him, he was not afraid of Chen Xing and the others. Since they were friends of Wu Gang, it was impossible for them to have a strong background. Since they took action against Wu Gang, they naturally investigated the details of Wu Gang. He was just a deputy county magistrate without any backer, so they had no scruples at all.
Xu Dewei also widened his eyes and asked Wu Gang to leave with Chen Xing and the others. "This …" Prosecutor Du looked at Chen Xing coldly. This was getting more and more f * cked up. He thought that Chen Xing and the others were going in to visit Wu Gang and have a private chat with him. He had helped both of them.
At this time, Chen Xing proposed to let Wu Gang leave with them. From the eyes of Chen Xing and Zhang Ningning, Xu Dewei knew that they were going to put this matter on him. Xu Dewei was depressed in his heart. "What happened to me recently? Why did I get involved in this mess?"
"Tut, County Magistrate Chen, aren't you playing a bit too much?" Xu Dewei walked over, his eyes drifting back and forth between Chen Xing and Zhang Ningning. "No matter whether Wu Gang was framed or not, he is still under investigation. Isn't it too much for you to kidnap him directly?"
"Battalion Commander Xu, their investigation of Wu Gang did not go through formal procedures. It can only be said that they set up a private court. Therefore, Wu Gang is not a criminal. These people from the Municipal Procuratorate have no power to lock him up at all." Chen Xing looked at Xu Dewei. "Anyway, Battalion Commander Xu has helped us a lot. Let's help him to the end.
"County Magistrate Chen, aren't you making things difficult for me?" Xu Dewei smiled bitterly. Before, it was Prosecutor Du who said this to him. Now it was his turn to say this to Chen Xing. Whether he helped Chen Xing and the others meet Wu Gang or helped them drive the people from the Procuratorate out of the room to make room for them to talk alone, it was not something that crossed the bottom line. Now, Chen Xing wanted to take someone away and asked him to help this person. That would really make him fall out with Zhu Mingxuan. The most important thing was that Xu Dewei did not know how this matter would go in the end. If Wu Gang left with Chen Xing and the others, Xu Dewei was afraid that he would be held accountable when things got out of hand in the future. Who knew if Wu Gang was really innocent?
Of course, Xu Dewei's words were not absolute. His eyes glanced at Zhang Ningning from time to time, which meant that he left some leeway. Zhang Ningning's identity was quite mysterious, and he could even invite his superior, so Xu Dewei couldn't help but leave some room for maneuver. However, the meaning of his glance at Zhang Ningning was also very clear. If Xu Dewei wanted him to do this, there must be a reason for him to take action. Otherwise, he was not a fool.
"Battalion Commander Xu, we won't make things difficult for you." Zhang Ningning glanced at Xu Dewei and walked to the side to make a phone call. Zhang Ningning directly pressed the dial button, and the number went directly to Zhang Guozhong.
Zhang Guozhong, who was socializing in the evening, heard that his little niece called again for the matter just now. He felt depressed in his heart and asked, "Didn't that phone call just now solve the problem?" Since when did his face become so worthless? He couldn't even solve a small matter.
Zhang Ningning smiled and said no, but there was some new change in the matter, so she wanted him to make another phone call for her. Hearing this, Zhang Guozhong immediately smiled and said, "Zhang Ningning, I won't make this phone call for you. It's shameful for your second uncle to make two phone calls in one night to ask someone to do something. You can make the call yourself. The camp you are in is under the jurisdiction of the XX Group Army, and the commander of that group army is your Uncle Min. He visited our old master during the Spring Festival, so you should have some impression of him. I'll give you his phone number, and you can call him directly. I believe he will be very happy to receive your call."
Zhang Guozhong told Zhang Ningning a phone number and then hung up. Zhang Ningning smiled and didn't care about it. She knew that her second uncle was always joking, but he loved her very much. The reason why he didn't make this phone call for her was that he wanted her, the little princess of the Zhang Family, to handle some things by herself. What Zhang Guozhong said just now was right. Most people who were close to the Zhang Family knew the position of the little princess of the Zhang Family in Grandpa Zhang's heart. If Zhang Ningning made a phone call to ask someone for help, the person who received the call would be very happy and would like to help her a few more times. In the future, when they visited Grandpa Zhang, they could mention this matter in front of Grandpa Zhang, which would make Grandpa Zhang happy.
Zhang Ningning dialed the number Zhang Guozhong told her. The phone rang twice and was picked up. A dignified and slightly puzzled voice sounded from the other end of the phone. "Who is it?
Is it Uncle Min? This is Zhang Ningning. " Zhang Ningning said in a charming voice.
"Zhang Ningning?" The person on the other end of the phone was stunned for a moment. Then, his voice took a 180-degree turn and sounded a little surprised. "Oh, it's Little Ningning. What a rare visitor. It's rare for you to call me. Last night, your second uncle called me and mentioned you. I even said that I haven't seen you for a long time. I heard that you're engaged, but you didn't invite me to your wedding candies. Uncle was very angry. Little Ningning, do as you see fit."
"When I get married at the end of the year, I'll definitely invite Uncle Min to my wedding. I'm just afraid that Uncle Min will be too busy with work and won't have time to come." Zhang Ningning smiled.
"If I don't have time for other things, I'll definitely have time to attend your wedding. Even if I don't have time, I'll still have it. That's settled. I'll definitely attend your wedding and see who's lucky enough to marry the little princess of the Zhang family." Loud laughter sounded from the other end of the phone. Elder Min and Zhang Ningning exchanged a few intimate words before returning to the main topic. "Ningning, you're calling me so late at night. Don't tell me you just want to say hello to me?"
"Yes, I have something to trouble Uncle Min with." Zhang Ningning smiled and briefly explained the matter. Then he said, "Battalion Commander Xu from the military camp is right next to me.
Okay, give him the phone. I'll talk to him. " On the other end of the phone, Elder Min agreed without hesitation. He didn't even ask about the specifics because it wasn't necessary for him to do so.
Zhang Ningning handed the phone to Xu Dewei and gestured for him to take the call. Xu Dewei looked a little excited. He took the phone carefully. He had heard Zhang Ningning call him Uncle Min. Combined with what Zhang Ningning had said to get him to help chase the two people from the Procuratorate out of the room, Xu Dewei could roughly guess who Zhang Ningning was talking to. There was only one person with the surname Min in the entire army. He was the Commander of the army, Major General Min Weizheng. He was the number one boss of the army. Xu Dewei had only seen him from afar.
"I'm Min Weizheng." Elder Min introduced himself as soon as he arrived. His gentle tone when he spoke to Zhang Ningning had turned serious. Xu Dewei, who had been carefully answering the phone, finally didn't have the slightest doubt. He stood at attention and asked for instructions from the Bureau Chief.
Xu Dewei hummed a few times, and in just a few seconds, he returned the phone to Zhang Ningning respectfully. He no longer dared to look at Zhang Ningning with the slightest doubt in his eyes.
"Battalion Commander Xu, you won't be in a difficult position now, right?" Zhang Ningning smiled.
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