After hanging up the phone, Chen Xing was still in a daze for a while. Wang Zheng had given up his free and unfettered life and came to work in the same province as him. This was interesting. Xing 'an City and Nanzhou City were adjacent to each other. Both cities were by the sea and had developed export trade. Among the ten prefecture-level cities in Nanhai Province, Xing' an City's economic development was second only to the provincial capital, Nanzhou. This was enough to show the importance of Xing 'an City. However, this time, the Xing' an City's Municipal Party Committee Secretary did not hold the position of Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee Member. This was enough to show the importance of Xing 'an City. However, this time, the Xing' an City's Municipal Party Committee Secretary did not hold the position of Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee Member. This was enough to show the importance of Xing 'an City.
Chen Xing thought as he walked downstairs. Wang Zheng was transferred to Xing 'an City to be the Deputy Mayor. He was afraid that he would steal the limelight of the Mayor. As for what Zhang Yi said over the phone, Chen Xing was looking forward to it. Wang Zheng did not have any government work experience before. Even though he was the Deputy General Manager of a state-owned enterprise, he did not have to do anything. He only occupied a position and enjoyed the benefits. Normally, he was busy with his own business. Chen Xing heard from Zhang Yi that Wang Zheng used to be in finance and foreign trade. He had at least a few hundred million yuan. With his family's connections, it was difficult for him to lose money. Now, it seemed that Wang Zheng had earned enough money and wanted to become an official.
Heh, having a high-ranking father meant that you had to work less than others for decades. Chen Xing curled his lips. This was the benefit of being in the privileged class. Others might not be able to reach a position in their lifetime, but to them, it was just a matter of a word. They could also ignore the appointment process.
After thinking for a while, Chen Xing was too lazy to think about this matter. Come to think of it, he was also a lucky person. If he did not have a relationship with the Zhang family, even if he worked hard for decades, he was afraid that he would still be in the Political Research Office. When he was in his fifties or sixties, he would at most get the treatment of a Divisional Chief. As for the Divisional Cadres with real power, he did not even dare to think about it. Now, he had become the Mayor of a city. This was an extraordinary promotion. Compared to Wang Zheng, he was actually not qualified to say anything about Wang Zheng.
Xiao Li, go to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. Chen Xing got in the car and gave an order to Li Yong.
The car was stopped at the gate of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. The guards at the gate checked and registered the car meticulously. At the same time, they had to call the internal department to confirm whether Chen Xing had an appointment with the people from the Commission for Discipline Inspection. Even if Chen Xing took the Mayor's car with a small license plate, he would still be stopped here. Compared with other departments, the Commission for Discipline Inspection was undoubtedly one of the strictest departments. Of course, this was only relative. If the car with a small license plate of the Provincial Party Committee or the Provincial government arrived here, the guards at the gate would not dare to stop him and would directly let him go.
Tan Zheng, the Secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, stood by the window of the office and looked down. When Chen Xing got out of the car, Tan Zheng nodded to Chen Xing, who was looking up. Chen Xing hurriedly nodded back.
Chen Xing walked upstairs quickly and entered Tan Zheng's office. Influenced by the office atmosphere of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, Chen Xing's face was also very serious. Secretary Tan, sorry to disturb you. I hope you don't mind.
Mayor Chen, you don't have to say this. Since you have something important to see me in person, I have to wait for you even if I have something important to do. Tan Zheng smiled at Chen Xing. It wasn't like what most people imagined. The Secretary of the Commission for Discipline Inspection was supposed to be solemn and unsmiling. On the contrary, Tan Zheng's expression was very gentle, no different from an ordinary person. If he wasn't sitting in the office of the Secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, no one would be able to recognize him from the outside.
Tan Zheng's joke also made Chen Xing relax a lot, and his face softened a lot. Under Tan Zheng's signal, Chen Xing also sat down. Tan Zheng seemed to be good at the tea ceremony. After a round of Kung Fu Tea, Tan Zheng smiled and said, "Mayor Chen, have a cup. Taste my tea. What do you think?"
Secretary Tan, if you let a person like me, who doesn't know how to drink tea, taste it, that would be playing the lute to a cow. Chen Xing smiled as he picked up his teacup and took a sip. He could still differentiate between good tea leaves and bad tea leaves because the taste of the tea leaves was far inferior. However, if he were to taste it in detail, he wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
Drinking tea was like life, it had to be tasted slowly. Tan Zheng smiled. A person's life was sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and complex. To know the taste, you had to immerse yourself in it. It was the same for drinking tea. You had to immerse yourself in the tea in order to taste its fragrance.
Secretary Tan's opinion is brilliant. You've already reached the state of mind when you drink tea, but I can't even be considered a beginner. Chen Xing shook his head with a smile. He wasn't trying to flatter Tan Zheng. Just the fact that Tan Zheng was able to speak so logically while drinking tea made Chen Xing admire him from the bottom of his heart. However, Chen Xing wasn't here to drink tea and talk about the tea ceremony with Tan Zheng today. After finishing the rest of the tea in a single gulp, Chen Xing was already contemplating whether he should speak.
Mayor Chen, you shouldn't drink tea like this. You should swallow the tea in one gulp and finish it in one gulp. No matter how good the tea is, it will be wasted. Drinking tea can also tell a person's state of mind. Mayor Chen has something on his mind now. No wonder he can't calm down. Tan Zheng glanced at Chen Xing with a smile. Well, I won't talk to Mayor Chen anymore. Mayor Chen is in a hurry to get down to business. I'm also curious about what can make Mayor Chen come in person. Tan Zheng's face became serious as he spoke.
Well, then I won't talk nonsense anymore. Chen Xing nodded, took out the small diary, and handed it to Tan Zheng solemnly. Secretary Tan, take a look first.
Tan Zheng took the small diary with doubt. Chen Xing's solemn look had already aroused his curiosity. Moreover, Chen Xing came to see him in person today. It was impossible for Tan Zheng not to be surprised.
Tan Zheng opened the first page of the diary. After taking a few glances, he narrowed his eyes. The first entry in the small diary said, "Year, Month, Day, Time and Place, Li Haocheng received one million from someone." When he saw the first entry, Tan Zheng's face changed. It could be seen how shocked he was in his heart.
Then he continued to read. The content was the same as the first entry. It recorded that Li Haocheng violated the law and discipline. It even recorded that Li Haocheng accepted sexual bribes from others during social engagements and had sexual intercourse with women. Tan Zheng frowned deeply.
After reading only a small part, Tan Zheng closed the diary and looked at Chen Xing solemnly. Mayor Chen, this is a serious matter. Forgive me for asking, but where did you get this thing?
There was no doubt that Tan Zheng's words had a hidden meaning. The contents of this small diary were all handwritten, and there was no other evidence. If they were to investigate a provincial official with just this diary, it would be child's play. If someone casually fabricated some content to write about what the governor did, wouldn't they have to investigate the governor?
Secretary Tan, in order to protect the informant, I can't say her name. She also has a request to keep her identity a secret. She doesn't want to be harassed. What I can tell Secretary Tan is that she is a very close person to Li Haocheng, so the contents of the diary are basically true. I don't dare to say that every single one of the contents is true, but I believe that there is no need for her to fake it. I am also willing to personally vouch for her here. Chen Xing said seriously.
Chen Xing's words shocked Tan Zheng. He stared at Chen Xing for a while with a serious face. At this time, he finally had the dignity of the Secretary of the Commission for Discipline Inspection. His eyes could frighten people. Fortunately, Chen Xing had a clear conscience and was not afraid to look into Tan Zheng's eyes. Chen Xing could imagine that those problematic officials might not even be able to stand under Tan Zheng's gaze.
Mayor Chen, do you think that the Commission for Discipline Inspection will pose a threat to the informant's safety? Tan Zheng's voice was cold and emotionless. He was completely different from the person who could joke with Chen Xing just now. At this moment, Tan Zheng was in his real state when he was working. This was his real face. He only talked about the matter as it stood, not against anyone.
Secretary Tan, that's not what I meant. I'm just worried that someone will leak the news. Although I believe in the people of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, some things are uncontrollable. Accidents often happen when we think it's impossible, so I have to be cautious. I hope Secretary Tan can forgive me. This is also to protect the informant. Chen Xing said sincerely.
Well, I won't ask you about the informant. But Li Haocheng is the Executive Deputy Mayor. You want us to investigate such an important provincial official. We can't just rely on a handwritten notebook. It's better to have corresponding evidence. Since the informant knows so much inside information, can he provide some other evidence? Tan Zheng said.
"This …" Chen Xing was also stunned by Tan Zheng's question. Yesterday, Lin Hong only gave her this notebook. He didn't say whether there was anything else. But thinking about it, since Lin Hong could secretly install a voice recorder on Li Haocheng, there must be some recording material. But Lin Hong didn't mention it yesterday, which made Chen Xing feel strange.
After hesitating for a moment, Chen Xing said, "Secretary Tan, the content of the diary is so clear. Isn't it enough for the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection to file an investigation?" Even if the investigation on Li Haocheng was a little hasty, it was not necessary to investigate Li Haocheng. The content of the diary also involved other people. Couldn't the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection investigate those who bribed Li Haocheng? If they admitted it, it would prove that the content of the diary was true.
We can investigate it. In fact, as long as we receive such a diary, even if it's not sent by you, we will pay attention to it. " Tan Zheng took a deep look at Chen Xing. "But it's precisely because you sent it that I want more conclusive evidence. I think Mayor Chen should understand what I mean."
Chen Xing was stunned for a moment and looked at Tan Zheng. Chen Xing was not stupid. He quickly understood Tan Zheng's meaning. Because he was the one who sent it, Tan Zheng paid more attention to it. Correspondingly, Tan Zheng had to treat it more carefully and consider other factors. The special political environment of Nanhai Province and even Nanzhou City made Tan Zheng think more about whether there would be political strife. Chen Xing was the mayor, and Li Haocheng was the deputy mayor. The two were in different camps. Did Chen Xing take the opportunity to take revenge and eliminate dissidents? These were all things Tan Zheng had to consider, so he paid special attention to it.
"Secretary Tan is right. I'm not going to pat my chest and say that I have no selfish motives. I believe that if I said that, Secretary Tan would not necessarily believe me. He might even think that I'm hypocritical. But I think that regardless of whether it's out of selfishness or for the public, as long as it's an official who breaks the law or discipline, we should only have one attitude, and that is zero tolerance."
Chen Xing looked straight into Tan Zheng's eyes. He was not afraid to talk openly with Tan Zheng. To say that he had no selfish motives, Chen Xing did not dare to say. But to say that he only wanted to take revenge and eliminate dissidents, Chen Xing dared to touch his conscience and say that he did not. If there was no problem with Li Haocheng, and on the contrary, he was very upright and strict, then for such an opponent, even if Chen Xing hated him, he would still respect him and treat him as an opponent worthy of respect. He would not use such underhanded methods.
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