Chen Xing sent Zhang Ningning to the airport the next morning. Zhang Ningning took the 9 am flight to the capital. After 9 am, Chen Xing returned to the Municipal Government.
Xiao Yuanqing, who had gone to Nangang District for a field visit last night, came to Chen Xing's office in time. He reported what he knew to Chen Xing. Xiao Yuanqing did not dare to add fuel to the fire. He told him what he had seen and heard truthfully.
As Chen Xing listened to Xiao Yuanqing's explanation, his brows also tightly knitted together. This involved an industry planning issue in Nanzhou City. Nangang District was a petrochemical industry planned by the city. The petrochemical industry was a heavy polluting industry. If the pollution wasn't handled properly, the resulting problems would be very serious. According to Xiao Yuanqing, many enterprises in the district didn't strictly follow the environmental protection requirements to control and handle the pollution.
Come, come with me to Southport once more. Chen Xing called Xiao Yuanqing and his secretary Deng Qingming. The three of them went to Nangang with light luggage.
Municipal Public Security Bureau.
In an interrogation room on the fifth floor, two policemen yawned and looked at the bespectacled young man in front of them. One of the policemen asked impatiently, "You're so stubborn, aren't you? Let me tell you, don't force us to deal with you. Our patience is also limited. You'd better know your place."
"I didn't commit any crime. What right do you people from the Public Security Bureau have to arrest me and make me confess? I didn't commit any crime and I have nothing to confess." The young man looked a little sleepy. After being interrogated for a whole night, the strong light above his head made him feel very uncomfortable. He was a little dispirited.
"Tell me honestly, did you organize and plan the illegal gathering of the villagers and the blockade of the Municipal Government?" One of the policemen with a thin face asked coldly. He yawned a few times as he spoke.
"The villagers expressed their demands and wishes legally. But in your mouth, it became an illegal gathering. You can really turn black into white." The young man looked at him mockingly. "I'm also a member of Big Head Village. I came here with the villagers. In your eyes, I've become an organization and a mastermind. If you want to pin a crime on me, you can easily find a way to frame me."
I know you are a top student from the Capital University, and you are very eloquent. But let me tell you, once you are in the Public Security Bureau, it is useless no matter how eloquent you are. If you don't tell us the truth, you will suffer in the future. The thin-faced policeman stared at the young man and asked. He was the one who was interrogating the young man, and his partner was in charge of recording. In fact, the two of them had received a mission to make the young man admit that he had illegally organized the villagers to besiege the Municipal Government. Even if there was no such thing, he had to admit that there was such a thing. In short, the leader's intention was very clear.
He knew that there would be more difficult situations waiting for him. He had heard many times that the Public Security Bureau had many ways to interrogate criminals. Very few people could withstand it and not confess. The young man did not believe this. He believed that he could get through it with his own willpower. He also did not believe that the Public Security Bureau would dare to act recklessly.
Ah, he really has a backbone. The thin-faced policeman was so angry that he stood up. After a night of torment, he and his colleagues could not rest. Now, the task given by the leader had not been completed. The thin-faced policeman was also angry. He looked at his colleague, and both of them took out a thick book from the drawer. The thin-faced policeman sneered and walked to the young man's side. Since you are so stubborn, I will let you taste some pain first. If you don't confess, there will be more tricks waiting for you.
You dare? The young man stared at him angrily. This is a crime. You are wearing police uniforms. What's the difference between you and the mafia?
Hey, this young man seems to have just graduated. You are so naive. The thin-faced policeman patted the young man's face and laughed. His colleague had already put the book in front of the young man's chest. The thin-faced policeman punched the young man.
Young man, do you feel good? We have spent the whole night with you. Do you think that we dare not beat you up? Wow, a doctoral student from the Capital University. What a powerful background. So scary. The thin-faced policeman sneered. The expression on his face was also very vivid. Only the movement of his hands did not stop. With the book in front of him, he punched the young man several times with all his strength before stopping. In this way, he would not leave any scars. Instead, he could give the young man internal injuries.
Lao Wang, after punching, it's time to eat. Damn, my body is a little weak recently. I can't stand it after not sleeping for a night. Now my stomach is growling with hunger. It's past nine o 'clock. The man who held the book put the book back and said to the thin-faced policeman.
After eating, they still have to come here. The task given by the leader has not been completed. This young man needs to be taught a lesson. I will interrogate him later. If he still refuses to confess, I will give him a hard beating. Let's see if he can still be stubborn. The thin-faced policeman curled his lips and glanced at the young man. He was stunned for a moment. F * ck, this young man is so powerful. How can I fall asleep after punching him?
It can't be? The other man turned his head in surprise. When he saw that the young man's eyes were tightly closed under a pair of glasses, he was amused. This young man is really strange. He did not sleep for a night. How can he fall asleep like this?
The thin-faced policeman walked to the side of the young man in confusion. He stretched out his hand and patted the young man's face. Hey, who let you sleep? Get up.
How can you sleep so soundly? The other man also walked over.
It seems that something is wrong. The thin-faced policeman patted the young man's face. Soon, he felt that something was wrong. He put his hand under the young man's nose. Suddenly, the thin-faced policeman was scared and stepped back. His face was pale. This young man is dead … dead.
Hearing the thin-faced policeman's words, his companion also looked at the young man. After a while, both of them confirmed that the young man was really dead. They looked at each other and saw a trace of fear in each other's eyes. This young man died in their hands. They did not dare to think about it anymore. The thin-faced policeman asked his companion to stay in the interrogation room and hurried out. He had to report to the leader as soon as possible.
Soon, Ceng Jiangtao, the captain of the Third Criminal Police Brigade, received the news. Ceng Jiangtao was also shocked when he received the news. After asking what was going on, Ceng Jiangtao scolded the thin-faced man. "Trash, trash, you can't even handle such a small matter, and you even killed someone. Did you grow up eating shit?"
Boss, now is not the time to scold people. You should think about how to deal with the aftermath. Besides, don't you think it's strange? This kind of beating won't kill people. I have never encountered such a thing before. The thin-faced policeman replied boldly.
Hurry up, ask the forensic doctor to check it. The news must be blocked. Except for the two of you and the forensic doctor, no one else is allowed to enter the interrogation room. I'll report to Director Zhang now. Ceng Jiangtao quickly came back to his senses. Now was not the time to be angry. This matter was not big, but it was not small either. The key was that the young man was still a student. He was a PhD student at the Capital University. If this matter was exposed, the impact would be even worse.
After Chen Xing and Xiao Yuanqing left the Municipal Government, the Executive Deputy Director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, Zhang Qingyang, arrived in a car and walked quickly into Li Haocheng's office. Zhang Qingyang's face was a little pale. After entering Li Haocheng's office, Zhang Qingyang said, "Mayor Li, the young man named Song Yi is dead."
What? Li Haocheng, who was working in the office, stood up in shock. He stared at Zhang Qingyang. What happened? Didn't I ask you to arrest him? How did he die?
His subordinates had interrogated him for the whole night. That brat was stubborn and refused to talk. He even said some nasty things. The two people who interrogated him had a bad temper and wanted to teach him a lesson. In the end, that brat died after a few blows. Zhang Qingyang said helplessly. This matter was really f * cked up. After listening to Ceng Jiangtao's explanation, he also felt that it was unbelievable. A normal person would not die after being beaten a few times.
What did you guys do to him? How did he die so easily? Li Haocheng's face was gloomy. He was the one who ordered the arrest of Song Yi. Li Haocheng had a deep impression of Song Yi because he was a PhD student at the Capital University. In Li Haocheng's eyes, Song Yi was a true top student. The villagers of Big Head Village had gathered several times to petition, and it was all initiated by Song Yi. Li Haocheng was very disgusted by this. The young man was knowledgeable but also a thorn in the side. He had been encouraging the villagers to know how to use the law to protect their rights and interests. Otherwise, there would not have been so many problems.
They only interrogated him for the whole night, and one of the police officers even gave him a few punches through the book. Zhang Qingyang explained. Seeing that Li Haocheng did not believe him, Zhang Qingyang smiled bitterly. Mayor Li, this is really the only way. I dare not lie to you. This matter is very fishy, and the forensic doctor is currently conducting an appraisal on the corpse.
Li Haocheng stared at Zhang Qingyang for a while. He still did not believe Zhang Qingyang's words. But since Zhang Qingyang said so, he could only wait for the results. In this matter, both of them were in the same boat, and it would not benefit either of them if something happened.
The two of them waited in the office for a while. Soon, Zhang Qingyang received a call from the station. The forensic doctor's appraisal results were out. It was primary cardiomyopathy. The cause of death might be sudden cardiac arrest due to external injuries, fatigue, and other reasons. Zhang Qingyang did not dare to delay when he heard the results and immediately told Li Haocheng about it.
In the end, it was all your subordinates' fault. Li Haocheng said angrily. Now, a living person went in and came out lying down for one night. How was he going to explain this to the public? That brat was a doctoral student in the Capital University. This matter would probably attract the attention of the university, and it would be troublesome if the university came looking for him.
Listening to Li Haocheng's complaints, Zhang Qingyang slightly lowered his head and cursed Li Haocheng in his heart. Wasn't it Li Haocheng's order to arrest Song Yi? He wanted to frame Song Yi with a crime so that he would behave himself. This was also secretly instructed by Li Haocheng. Although Li Haocheng did not say anything like this, he had hinted at it. Otherwise, he would not have been so free to deal with a student.
Was the news blocked? Li Haocheng also knew that it was not the time to be angry. He turned his head and looked at Zhang Qingyang.
It was blocked. Apart from the two people who interrogated Song Yi last night, only me, Jiang Tao, and the forensic doctor knew about it. Zhang Qingyang nodded. The first thing Zhang Qingyang thought of was to prevent the news from leaking.
It was good that it was blocked. Li Haocheng nodded. His face was still ugly and his eyebrows were tightly knitted. He was thinking of a way to deal with it.
Mayor Li, paper can't wrap fire. The news could be blocked for a while, but it could not be hidden for a long time. He had to think of a solution. Zhang Qingyang reminded him. He came here in a hurry because he wanted to discuss with Li Haocheng how to deal with the aftermath. The two of them had to keep the same statement so that they would not give themselves away.
Well, he had to think of a way to deal with it as soon as possible. If they were exposed, they would be in a passive position. Li Haocheng frowned and paced back and forth with his hands behind his back. After walking for a while, Li Haocheng looked at Zhang Qingyang decisively. Qingyang, the two policemen who were in charge of the interrogation couldn't be saved. They had to come out and take responsibility. Also, the two policemen belonged to Ceng Jiangtao's Criminal Police Brigade 3, right? You have to be mentally prepared. I'm afraid that Ceng Jiangtao will also come out and take responsibility. Only in this way can the public opinion be quelled.
Even Jiang Tao can't be saved? Zhang Qingyang looked at Li Haocheng with embarrassment. Ceng Jiangtao was his confidant and had done a lot of things for him. Zhang Qingyang obviously wanted to protect Ceng Jiangtao. Moreover, Ceng Jiangtao was just an executor in this matter. Li Haocheng hinted to him, and he instructed Ceng Jiangtao to do so.
Do you think it's realistic to just send two small policemen to take responsibility? The people will not agree, and the public opinion will not believe it. To minimize the pressure of public opinion, we have to push out a person with some weight to take responsibility. Ceng Jiangtao is the captain of the Criminal Police Brigade. It's appropriate for him to stand out. Do you, the Executive Deputy Director, want to stand out in person? Li Haocheng looked at Zhang Qingyang coldly. For him, sacrificing Ceng Jiangtao was nothing. It was worth it to quell this matter.
Fine, I'll talk to Jiang Tao later and do some psychological work for him. I'll let him be mentally prepared. Zhang Qingyang nodded helplessly. Li Haocheng's method was ruthless and indifferent, but it was not wrong. Small people were always sacrificed. Reality was cruel. Just pushing out the two policemen who interrogated Song Yi was not enough to convince people.
Don't think about the worst now. If the pressure of public opinion is not great, maybe a serious demerit will be enough. Firing them from the police force is the worst plan. The key now is how we deal with it. Covering it up is not a solution. You should go back now and take the initiative to inform Song Yi's family. At the same time, hold a press conference to announce this matter to the public. Those who should come out and take responsibility should come out. This way, you can take the initiative and not be passive. At that time, you can also reduce the pressure of public opinion. Seeing that Zhang Qingyang was not very willing, Li Haocheng could only comfort him like this. At the same time, his brain was thinking quickly, instructing Zhang Qingyang on how to deal with it. It had to be said that this time, Li Haocheng's instructions were quick and accurate.
OK, then I'll go back now. We'll see how the situation develops. If possible, I still hope to protect Jiang Tao. Zhang Qingyang nodded and stood up, preparing to go back.
Hurry up and go. Time is of the essence. Li Haocheng did not ask Zhang Qingyang to stay. He took the initiative to walk Zhang Qingyang to the door.
While Zhang Qingyang was rushing back to the Public Security Bureau to deal with the aftermath, Chen Xing and the others had almost arrived at Nangang District. It took about 40 minutes to drive from the city center to Nangang District. Xiao Yuanqing and Chen Xing sat in the back seat of the car, while Deng Qingming sat in the front passenger seat. Chen Xing asked Xiao Yuanqing while looking at the municipal plan for the Nangang District Petrochemical Industrial Zone that Deng Qingming had found.
Chen Xing looked at the document and listened to Xiao Yuanqing's explanation. Finally, he knew why Li Haocheng's reaction was so fierce. It could be said that the Petrochemical Industrial Zone was single-handedly promoted by Li Haocheng. During the negotiations with petrochemical giants such as PetroChina and Sinopec, it was also Li Haocheng who came forward. In the end, the two petrochemical giants settled in Nangang District. Later, the Municipal Government pulled the strings and introduced many petrochemical enterprises to the Nangang District Petrochemical Industrial Zone. In all of this, Li Haocheng was actively running around.
Li Haocheng regarded the Petrochemical Industrial Zone as his political achievement, and he would not allow any negative or discordant voices to exist. No wonder Li Haocheng took such a tough approach when facing the petitioners yesterday. Li Haocheng dared to do so because he was also confident, because the Petrochemical Industrial Zone was also valued by the provincial government. The provincial government had already planned to establish the Petrochemical Industrial Cluster in Nanhai Province, which would be based on the Petrochemical Industrial Zone in Nanzhou City.
When Xiao Yuanqing saw that Chen Xing was quite satisfied with his answer, he felt a lot more relaxed. He had spent the afternoon and evening collecting and understanding the information. Chen Xing transferred him to the office as the deputy director, so Xiao Yuanqing naturally knew what kind of role he had to assume. Chen Xing was new here, so many things depended on him to complete the collection, summary, and transmission of information.
Yesterday, I heard from Deputy Mayor Shao that the First Hospital of the City had specially opened a green channel for cancer patients in Nangang District. Chen Xing turned his head and glanced at Xiao Yuanqing again.
Yes, there is such a thing. To be exact, it's called the 'Southport District Harbor Town Cancer Green Channel'. I've looked into it and it's mainly because there are too many cancer patients there. Most of them are concentrated in Big Head Village and its surrounding areas. Big Head Village has the most of them. Xiao Yuanqing said.
Listening to Xiao Yuanqing's words, Chen Xing's heart was very heavy. He thought of the poem in Zhang Yanghao's "Hillside Sheep, Tongguan Nostalgia": When people prosper, people suffer; when people die, people suffer. This was a sad and cruel fact. A harmonious society was not harmonious. As a member of the system and a person with vested interests, Chen Xing felt sad in the face of such a fact.
Mayor, in front of us is Big Head Village, the most seriously polluted area. When the car entered the town, Xiao Yuanqing pointed to a village on the side of the road and said to Chen Xing. Separated from the village by a river, there was a 20-square-kilometer petrochemical industrial area. That river was now completely polluted. Along the river, there was not a single blade of grass, and the farmlands were abandoned. The air pollution and water pollution caused people to suffer from various fatal cancers and respiratory diseases. Just yesterday afternoon, when I came here, I saw three families holding funerals at the same time. They were not far from each other, and they all passed away because of cancer. The oldest one was only 59 years old, and the two younger ones were just 40 years old and 35 years old. Of the three, one had esophageal cancer, and the other two had lung cancer.
Xiao Yuanqing told Chen Xing about what he saw yesterday afternoon. His voice was heavy. Before coming here, Xiao Yuanqing had also heard of the reputation of the cancer village, but he didn't pay much attention to it. Most people's mentality was that it was none of their business, and Xiao Yuanqing was no exception. In any case, he lived in an urban area with more than 50% greenery. The environment was beautiful, and the city had strict planning. All polluting enterprises had to move out of the city center. Xiao Yuanqing wasn't affected by environmental pollution, and he didn't have the leisure to pay attention to the cancer village. He only felt sympathy, but he couldn't afford to worry about it. Yesterday's field visit made Xiao Yuanqing unable to sleep well, and he had nightmares in the middle of the night.
Let's get out of the car and take a look. Chen Xing didn't feel good in his heart. The tragic plight of the people here might have had nothing to do with him, but now that he was the mayor of Nanzhou City, he was the parent of the citizens of the city. He couldn't just sit back and do nothing. He couldn't do such a thing, and he didn't have such a cruel heart. The human heart was made of flesh, and Chen Xing believed that his heart wasn't black.
The group got out of the car, and the unpleasant smell in the air assaulted their nostrils. Deng Qingming frowned in discomfort. At this time, Xiao Yuanqing promptly took out the masks he had prepared earlier and handed them to Chen Xing, Deng Qingming, and Li Yong. He said, "Yesterday, I also couldn't take it anymore, so I hurriedly bought a pack of masks and put it in my bag the moment I returned to the city."
This river was even more smelly than the sewers. Chen Xing looked at the small river that was only a few dozen meters away from the road and shook his head.
Just as they were about to move forward, a large group of people came out of the village. The noise was very loud, and it was obvious that some of them were very emotional. Some of them were even crying. The large group of people walked towards the road. Xiao Yuanqing's heart sank. Could it be that someone had passed away again?
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