booktalesy Chapter 71 Secretaries Learn the Art of Speaking from Their Leaders
Chapter 71 Secretaries Learn the Art of Speaking from Their Leaders
On the way back, Xu Youwei called Huang Jinbao, the vice mayor and director of the municipal public security bureau, and asked the police to open a case for investigation.
Then, he called Luo Shutian, a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.
"Secretary Luo, hello, I am Xu Youwei from Longcheng. I'm bothering you so late because there is an urgent and important matter that I need to report to you and the Discipline Inspection Commission."
"Comrade Youwei, please speak," came Luo Shutian's steady voice from the other end of the phone.
"Secretary Luo, here's the situation. Just tonight, I discovered that a so-called indecent video involving me has started circulating online, mainly on local online forums and some social groups in Longcheng."
I have personally watched the video. The profile of the person in the video bears some resemblance to me, which may be one reason why the rumor has been able to spread.
However, that wasn't me. Of course, the final, authoritative determination must rely on professional technical assessment.
Finally, he stated his position: "Secretary Luo, I solemnly guarantee two points to you, the Provincial Party Committee, and the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection:
First, I will fully cooperate with the organization's investigation into this matter and proactively provide all necessary information;
Second, regardless of the investigation results, I will face them calmly and resolutely obey the organization's decision.
I firmly believe that facts speak louder than words, and the innocent will clear themselves of wrongdoing.
Luo Shutian said in a serious tone: "Comrade Youwei, if you are upright, you have nothing to fear. When you encounter such a problem, it is the right choice to report to the organization as soon as possible."
The organization will conduct a thorough investigation. If it is found to be fabrication, defamation, or malicious slander, we will investigate to the end!
After the report was finished, Xu Youwei breathed a sigh of relief.
"Zhiyuan, who do you think did this?"
Wu Zhiyuan said, "In Longcheng, only Zhang Wanlin and Tao Sizhong's gang have the motive, the ability, and the courage to use such despicable means."
Zhang Wanlin had the financial and material resources to launch such a media attack, and Tao Sizhong, who had been operating in the political and legal system for many years, was very likely the mastermind behind it.
Their goal is to smear your personal image, damage your credibility, and drag you into a media storm, keeping you busy and unable to cope, thereby interfering with and delaying a thorough investigation of the Jintang Group and its backers.
Xu Youwei nodded approvingly: "That's exactly what I judged! This just proves that they're afraid!"
That's why they resort to such despicable tricks, trying to smear us with dirty water and throw us into disarray.
He took a deep breath and said firmly, "But we must not let them succeed! Especially in times like these, we must remain calm and composed."
"Zhiyuan, the provincial anti-organized crime advance team is at the city's armed police detachment camp. Let's go check on them and see if they've made any significant progress recently."
There were sentries on guard at the Armed Police detachment camp. Wu Zhiyuan was driving his private car, but the sentries quickly let him pass after seeing that it was Xu Youwei.
The car drove directly into the depths of the camp to an inconspicuous little building.
The advance team was led by Chen Xiangyang, a deputy director seconded from the Provincial Public Security Department.
Sun Yan, deputy director of the Longdong District Public Security Bureau in charge of criminal investigation, was also present.
Without much small talk, Chen Xiangyang reported on the progress of his work.
"First, the interrogation of Wang Caifeng has made a breakthrough."
She confessed to numerous crimes committed by Zhang Wanlin, who instructed her to lure and coerce underage girls into providing him with sexual pleasure.
On numerous occasions, when Zhang Wanlin assaulted young girls, Wang Caifeng, his personal photographer, would film the incidents and use the footage to threaten and intimidate them.
Wang Caifeng kept the department's video footage privately. Based on the clues she provided, we have obtained the video, which is irrefutable evidence pointing to Zhang Wanlin's sexual assault crimes.
Second, based on the preliminary covert investigation, it has been preliminarily determined that Zhang Wanlin's criminal gang is also suspected of crimes including intentional injury, illegal detention, operating casinos, forcing women into prostitution, forced trading, provoking trouble, illegal mining, failing to report safety accidents, money laundering, etc.
Xu Youwei's expression turned serious after hearing this.
He knew Zhang Wanlin's problems were serious, but he never imagined that his crimes were so numerous, his methods so cruel and vicious, and his damage to social order so profound!
This is no longer just an economic crime, but a well-organized and dangerous criminal organization!
"Heartless! Lawless!" Xu Youwei slammed his fist on the table.
Chen Xiangyang continued, "Secretary Xu, the biggest difficulty at present is the difficulty in obtaining evidence."
Firstly, for the sake of secrecy, it can only be carried out secretly, which is not conducive to obtaining evidence;
Secondly, many victims and witnesses are afraid to speak out;
Third, Zhang Wanlin's gang was tightly organized, had strong counter-surveillance capabilities, used cunning methods, and had powerful protectors backing them up.
Chen Xiangyang had just finished speaking when his phone rang.
"Director Chen! The situation is bad. After Xiao Liu and I returned from meeting the victim last night, it seems we were being watched by Zhang Wanlin's men!"
A black SUV had been circling around us and just now tried to cut us off, attempting to stop our car, but it didn't succeed.
We got into the city and shook them off. But they remembered our license plate number. Can we get into the Armed Police detachment's camp?
Chen Xiangyang immediately told the investigator on the other end of the phone, "Come in! Be careful!"
He put down the phone and said to Xu Youwei with a serious expression, "Secretary Xu, our people are being followed! Zhang Wanlin's men are trying to threaten and even attack our investigators!"
This means they've sensed the danger, and the operation must be expedited!
Xu Youwei pondered for a moment and said, "The existing evidence is sufficient to arrest Zhang Wanlin."
But to be honest, I don't trust the Longcheng police, because Zhang Wanlin might have already gotten wind of it before we even took action.
For safety reasons, you are temporarily suspending your investigation to focus on compiling evidence.
I will report to the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission when appropriate and request the use of police officers from other areas.
Chen Xiangyang and Sun Yan nodded solemnly, knowing that Xu Youwei's concerns were very real.
The internal relationships within the Longcheng Public Security system are complex and intertwined. Any large-scale arrest operation could fail due to leaks, or even endanger the safety of the personnel involved.
The next day after arriving at work, Xu Youwei's former boss, Zhou Mingxuan, vice chairman of the Provincial Political Consultative Conference, called him.
Zhou Mingxuan first exchanged pleasantries and asked about the progress of the work before getting to the point: "Youwei, I heard that things seem to be a bit unsettled in Longcheng lately."
In particular, some rumors about Zhang Wanlin of Jintang Group have reached the provincial level.
There are some rumors circulating that he might be involved in some problems. What's your opinion on that?
Xu Youwei cautiously replied, "Mr. Zhou, you are very well-informed. Our municipal party committee and government have indeed received some reports regarding the Jintang Group and Zhang Wanlin."
Currently, we are following the relevant procedures to conduct the necessary investigations and verifications.
As you know, society is under a lot of scrutiny these days, and we must treat any slight movement by businesses and entrepreneurs with utmost care.
Zhou Mingxuan was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone, then said, "Yes, being cautious is the right thing to do. Zhang Wanlin's Jintang Group is large in scale and employs many people, so it can be said that a change in one part will have far-reaching consequences."
When dealing with such issues, it is essential to strike a balance and exercise the right approach, adhering to principles while also considering the overall situation of stability and development.
We must pay attention to the methods and approaches used to avoid causing unnecessary shocks and chain reactions.
After all, stability is paramount, and development is the only way forward. I believe you can handle this well.
Xu Youwei wanted to use Zhou Mingxuan's words to reassure Zhang Wanlin, so he carefully chose his words: "Old Zhou, your reminder is very timely and very important! To be honest, I am also feeling very troubled now."
On the one hand, it is unacceptable to ignore public complaints; that would be dereliction of duty.
However, as you said, the Jintang Group is too large, and it is related to the economic foundation and social stability of Longcheng. Therefore, it must be handled with utmost care and cannot be done hastily, lest it cause unnecessary turmoil.