Heh, since when did Comrade Rong Jiang become so lenient towards officials who broke the law? Chen Xing looked at Cheng Rong Jiang with a faint smile. He didn't believe that Cheng Rong Jiang was speaking the truth.
It's not easy for our country to train an official. I just want to save as many as I can. Blindly investigating is not necessarily the best solution. Appropriate conciliation may be more effective. Cheng Rong Jiang's mouth revealed a hint of bitterness. These words actually represented part of his inner thoughts. Having been in the field of investigation for a long time, Cheng Rong Jiang's vision was naturally not like that of ordinary people, who felt that corrupt officials should be caught and caught.
It should be known that there would never be an end to the corrupt officials. It wasn't a problem that could be solved by simply "catching" them. If the problem wasn't solved from the root of the system, these corrupt officials would be like rats — the more they were caught, the more they would increase. However, Cheng Rong Jiang's words were made after he was "threatened" by Ge Jian-ming, so Cheng Rong Jiang's mood was a bit dispirited.
Comrade Rong Jiang, you're becoming more and more kind-hearted as the chief prosecutor. Chen Xing wasn't annoyed by Cheng Rong Jiang's words. He didn't know that Cheng Rong Jiang had just left the Municipal Party Committee, but there had to be a reason for Cheng Rong Jiang's change in attitude. The reason wasn't hard to guess. Among the higher-ups in Nanzhou City, there were only a few who could pressure Cheng Rong Jiang. Investigating Ling Su directly affected Ge Jian-ming's interests. It wasn't hard to imagine that Cheng Rong Jiang must have been pressured by the Municipal Party Committee.
Sigh, as the chief prosecutor, I feel like I'm sitting on a volcano. Cheng Rongjiang shot a glance at Chen Xing, a hint of surprise in his eyes. He could tell from Chen Xing's words that Chen Xing didn't seem to be displeased with him at all. This made Cheng Rongjiang let out a small sigh of relief. At least this young mayor wasn't as overbearing as Ge Jianming. However, that was a different matter altogether. Cheng Rongjiang still didn't have a good impression of Chen Xing. Chen Xing was the one who started this whole mess. If Chen Xing hadn't ordered him to investigate Ling Su, this mess wouldn't have happened.
The position of chief prosecutor was never easy to be, right, Comrade Rong Jiang? Chen Xing smiled.
Mayor Chen's words really touched the bottom of my heart. It was rare for Cheng Rongjiang to agree with Chen Xing's words. Being in this position, he naturally had a deeper understanding than others. If you wanted to achieve something, it was easy to offend people. If you were not careful, your position as the chief procurator would come to an end. If you wanted to sit in this position for a long time, the best way was to turn a blind eye to it. Doing nothing was a wise move to protect yourself.
Perhaps sensing the deeper meaning behind Chen Xing's words, Cheng Rongjiang paused for a moment before continuing. Mayor Chen, I think we should put Ling Su's case on hold for now. What do you think, Chen Xing?
Comrade Rong Jiang, you are the chief prosecutor, not me. I can only give suggestions to the work of your procuratorate. If you think that it should not be investigated, I can't force you to investigate. Chen Xing smiled faintly. What about the contents of the report letter? What's the result of your investigation? Are they all true?
They haven't checked them one by one yet, but the previous investigation has confirmed that they are all true. Cheng Rongjiang replied to Chen Xing, feeling helpless. It was true that he was the chief prosecutor. Theoretically, the government and the courts were at the same level. The procuratorate and the court were parallel to the government and were not under the jurisdiction of the government. However, the essence of the problem was that the level of the judicial organ was half a level lower than the government. Moreover, the judicial organ did not have financial independence and was controlled by the government. How could he, the chief prosecutor, directly reject Chen Xing, the mayor? Chen Xing was just saying it without thinking, but Cheng Rongjiang only snorted disdainfully when he heard it. How could he take it seriously? Deep down in his heart, he really wanted to not give Chen Xing face and exercise his authority as the chief prosecutor independently, but he couldn't do that.
Since it's true, even if we haven't checked everything, I think just what we've confirmed is enough to put Ling Su in jail. This is no longer a matter of saving a patient. It's about the dignity of the party's discipline and the country's law. Comrade Rong Jiang, what do you think? Chen Xing looked at Cheng Rongjiang. He didn't put on an aggressive posture, but he wanted to see what Cheng Rongjiang would say.
Mayor Chen, I know you're right, but this matter … is really … Cheng Rongjiang frowned. Even if he had a glib tongue, he was at a loss for words. He couldn't possibly let him, the chief prosecutor, say that the so-called party's discipline and the country's law were just that. Power was above the law. The higher-ups said that they couldn't investigate, so the procuratorate didn't dare to investigate.
After a moment of silence, Cheng Rongjiang finally smiled bitterly. Mayor Chen, you're really putting me in a difficult position.
Chen Xing smiled and didn't say anything. His words were fake, but they were dignified, so Cheng Rongjiang couldn't refute them. At the end of the day, the attitude he wanted to express hadn't changed. As for putting Cheng Rongjiang in a difficult position, Chen Xing didn't want to. Politics was cruel, so there was no need to put him in a difficult position.
Mayor Chen, the Municipal Party Committee …
Cheng Rongjiang clenched his teeth. Just when he was about to bring up the Municipal Party Committee, Chen Xing interrupted him and smiled. Comrade Rongjiang, you don't have to say anything else to me. I just want to see what you'll do. Alright, Comrade Rongjiang, go back and think about it. I still have guests outside. I'm looking forward to Comrade Rongjiang's next move. I hope you won't disappoint them.
Cheng Rongjiang was speechless. Chen Xing was forcing him to make a choice. He wanted to stay out of it, but Chen Xing didn't allow him to do so. This made his mood even heavier. If he really had to choose a side, he could only walk one path in the future.
Alright, Mayor Chen, I'll go back first. Cheng Rongjiang said goodbye to Chen Xing and walked out with a gloomy face.
Watching Cheng Rongjiang leave, the smile on Chen Xing's face slowly disappeared. He frowned. This was all Chen Xing could do. Chen Xing wasn't sure what Cheng Rongjiang would choose. He wanted to force Cheng Rongjiang to pick a side, but it might backfire and force Cheng Rongjiang to completely side with Ge Jian-ming. Ge Jian-ming was a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee. The possibility of Cheng Rongjiang siding with Ge Jian-ming was higher.
It seemed like he was a little too hasty. Chen Xing murmured to himself. Maybe he should slow down a little. There was no need to rush Cheng Rongjiang's opinion. Anyway, letting Zhou Fangyu continue to be the director of the Finance Bureau didn't mean that he had to be in a hurry to kick Cheng Rongjiang out of the Finance Bureau.
However, this kind of thought was fleeting in Chen Xing's mind. Words that had been spoken were water that had been spilled. Since he had already done it, there was nothing to regret. Chen Xing didn't need to worry about what Cheng Rongjiang would do in the end.
When Xu Qingnian and Chen Guomin walked into Chen Xing's office, they bumped into Chen Xing's dark expression. Their hearts skipped a beat and they exchanged glances. Xu Qingnian and Chen Guomin both had the same thought. It seemed like they came at the wrong time!
Mayor Chen. Xu Qingnian carefully looked at Chen Xing's expression and bowed slightly. Chen Guomin, who was beside him, did the same. They were here to report on Dong Ruiming's case, but seeing that Chen Xing wasn't in a good mood, their hearts were in a mess.
Yes, sit. Chen Xing raised his head and looked at the two. He waved his hand and gestured.
Xu Qingnian gave Chen Guomin a look. Chen Guomin organized his words and said, "Mayor Chen, I would like to report on the progress of Dong Ruiming's case …"
"There's no need to talk about the process. I only want to hear the results." Chen Xing interrupted Chen Guomin.
Chen Guomin was startled. He exchanged glances with Xu Qingnian again. A trace of understanding flashed through their eyes. Mayor Chen seemed to be in a bad mood. They really came at the wrong time. They didn't know if Chen Xing was in a bad mood or if it was because of what happened just now. Both of them recognized the city attorney, Cheng Rongjiang, who just walked out of Chen Xing's office. It was inevitable that they guessed that Cheng Rongjiang and Chen Xing had talked about something that caused Chen Xing to be in a bad mood.
Mayor Chen, the police officer, Gao Xingbin, admitted that he was the one who put the drug in the water. Chen Guomin hesitated for a moment. He knew that what he was going to say next would definitely displease Chen Xing. Chen Xing was in a bad mood. If possible, Chen Guomin really didn't want to report this matter at this time. But since he was already here, he had to say it. At this time, he could only bite the bullet and say that it was his own idea. He said that he was possessed and did that kind of thing. No one ordered him to do it.
No one ordered him to do it? How could you believe that? Chen Xing slammed the pen in his hand on the table, making a crisp sound. Both Xu Qingnian and Chen Guomin were startled.
At present, we are intensifying the interrogation internally. But Gao Xingbin insisted that no one ordered him to do it. Chen Guomin looked helpless. He also admired Gao Xingbin's toughness. In order to make Gao Xingbin open his mouth, Chen Guomin also hinted to his subordinates to use some methods. Gao Xingbin was indeed tough. He endured the torture and refused to give in. But it wasn't strange. Gao Xingbin was a police officer. He had a deep understanding of the interrogation methods of the police. To deal with such a person who was mentally prepared, the effect of some of the methods of the public security bureau would undoubtedly be greatly reduced.
If you can't get anything out of the interrogation, it's a problem of your ability. Chen Xing snorted coldly. He thought that Chen Guomin and Xu Qingnian had come over together because the case had been closed. Who would have thought that the two of them would come over to report to him when there was no progress in the case at all? Were they purposely here to make things difficult for him?
Yes, yes, we are not capable enough. Mayor Chen, you are right to criticize us. Hearing Chen Xing's dissatisfied words, Chen Guomin didn't dare to refute. He could only follow Chen Xing's words. At the same time, he gently kicked Xu Qingnian, who was next to him. He wanted Xu Qingnian to open his mouth and not let him bear the fire of Chen Xing alone.
Mayor Chen, this case is mainly … mainly … Xu Qingnian opened his mouth. But when he met Chen Xing's eyes, he didn't dare to say anything for a while.
What is it? You are a county magistrate. You can't even speak fluently? Chen Xing didn't give Xu Qingnian a friendly look. He always felt that Xu Qingnian and Chen Guomin were a little sneaky, as if they were hiding something.
Mayor Chen, this case is mainly because some cadres in our county don't want to investigate further. Now that Gao Xingbin has pleaded guilty and taken all the blame, some cadres in our county are eager to close the coffin and conclude this case. They think the case has been solved, so it has brought great resistance to the investigation of this case. After being pointed out by Chen Xing, Xu Qingnian simply didn't hide it anymore and said it directly.
Individual cadres? Chen Xing was slightly stunned. Then he smiled and looked at Xu Qingnian and Chen Guomin up and down. You two, one is a county magistrate, and the other is the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission and the director of the Public Security Bureau. This is such a simple case. Are you trying to tell me that you are not capable enough to solve this case?
No, Mayor Chen, don't get me wrong. We don't mean that. No matter how difficult this case is, we must get to the bottom of it and give Mayor Chen an explanation. Xu Qingnian said hurriedly.
Give me an explanation? Chen Xing's face darkened.
No, no, it's to give Mayor Chen an explanation to your friend. Xu Qingnian smiled awkwardly and thought it was the same. If it didn't involve a big shot like Mayor Chen, no one would pay attention to this case.
Well, since you want an explanation from the victim, why are you here today? Are you here to make fun of me?
No, Mayor Chen, how dare we do that? Chen Guomin smiled bitterly. He really regretted coming here today. When Chen Xing was in a bad mood, he was asking for trouble. Before coming here, he and Xu Qingnian had planned to set up Ye Kaiyun. No matter what, they had to give Ye Kaiyun, the secretary of the County Party Committee, some eye drops. Chen Guomin didn't have time to think about it and continued. Mayor Chen, the key is that there is too much resistance to continue investigating this case.
As Chen Guomin spoke, he thought of something and patted his forehead. By the way, Dong Ruiming and the other young men also took the initiative to confess that they had made a mistake. They said that they had instructed others to smash the cars of your friends, and they were willing to pay double compensation for the loss. They hoped that they could ask for forgiveness from your friends, Mayor Chen.
Heh, they avoided the main point and focused on the trivial. These people were really smart. They admitted that they had instructed others to smash the cars, but they completely denied the drugging incident and pushed out a scapegoat. Chen Xing sneered and questioned Chen Guomin. You said that the policeman named Gao Xingbin blamed him for the drugging incident. What was his motive? Why did he drug a few women? Who gave him the courage to drug them in the police station? You are the secretary of the Political and Legal Committee. You should know this better than me.
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