area51novel Chapter 162 Anger
Chapter 162 Anger
"Old Party Secretary, I don't quite understand what you're saying."
Governor Liu had no idea what Hou Liangping had done, so he could only answer sincerely.
"I've reminded you many times that you need to pay attention to your methods when doing work, but your procuratorate still insists on doing things your own way, which is going to cause trouble!"
Zhao Lichun's tone was icy, sending a chill down one's spine.
Governor Liu's mind raced.
Did the prosecutor's investigation into the Shanshui Group expose something?
Probably not. If that were the case, Zhao Lichun would never call again.
That is, what did the procuratorate do to displease Zhao Lichun?
But no matter what, it wasn't something I arranged, so naturally I was unaware of it.
Thinking of this, Governor Liu said in a deep voice:
"Secretary, I assure you that I know nothing about what happened at the procuratorate, but I will go and verify the situation now and give you a satisfactory answer within half a day."
Zhao Lichun said with some doubt:
"Okay, thank you for your hard work."
Governor Liu hung up the phone, his face terribly grim.
He didn't know which part of the procuratorate had gone wrong, but he knew that whoever dared to leak the secret investigation would be an enemy of Handong and him, Liu Changgeng.
After calming down a bit, Governor Liu dialed Zhu Zhichao's number.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Zhichao also received some information.
After exchanging information, the two discovered:
Hou Liangping, deputy director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, led personnel from the Anti-Corruption Bureau who were not involved in the secret investigation to conduct surprise arrests of senior executives and middle-level managers of companies such as Huilong Group and Oil and Gas Group over a period of two days.
Other companies were also affected, and more than 20 senior and middle-level executives were arrested.
It is unclear who assigned this task or whether Hou Liangping acted on his own initiative.
Governor Liu's face darkened completely, and he angrily said on the phone:
"What is Hou Liangping trying to do? Why is he making such a big fuss about arresting people? Has he reported it to the authorities? He has already alerted Zhao Lichun, which could have an immeasurable negative impact on the secret investigation."
Zhu Zhichao also said with utmost seriousness:
"I agree with your view. Regardless of who instructed Hou Liangping, judging from the consequences, there is a risk that the secret investigation could be exposed at any time."
Governor Liu hesitated for a moment, then said:
"Come to my office. I need to call Xia Qing for a meeting."
Zhu Zhichao said "okay" and hung up the phone.
Twenty minutes later, in Governor Liu's office.
Xia Qing rushed in and saw Zhu Zhichao already sitting inside, realizing that something was wrong.
Sure enough, after listening to Governor Liu and Zhu Zhichao's explanation, Xia Qing's face darkened completely, and he said coldly:
"This is utter nonsense! Governor Liu, Governor Zhu, I vouch for you in the name of a Party member, I have not received any reports about Hou Liangping's actions, nor have I been notified by anyone."
After a pause, Xia Qing added:
"But I don't think he reported this to Ji Changming or Chen Hai. Ji Changming would definitely consult me first if anything happened. Chen Hai was busy with the investigation and didn't even have a chance to see Hou Liangping. So I speculate that this incident was not a decision made by the procuratorate on its own, but Hou Liangping's personal decision! He has a history of similar incidents."
Xia Qing's words were clear, well-reasoned, and supported by sufficient evidence, while also conveying a message to the two of them:
Ji Changming didn't dare to sideline me. Chen Hai is completely under my control. This whole thing was orchestrated by Hou Liangping alone.
To be on the safe side, Governor Liu called Ji Changming again to confirm.
Five minutes later, Governor Liu slowly put down the receiver and said coldly:
"Old Ji was also unaware. Hou Liangping acted without authorization once again. He also said that Hou Liangping had shown him a confession obtained from Liu Xinjian, which he rejected because he could tell at a glance that the list was fabricated by Liu Xinjian to deceive Hou Liangping. He guessed that this was the reason why Hou Liangping arrested people without authorization."
The office fell silent.
This is no small matter and we must respond as soon as possible, especially by reassuring Zhao Lichun.
Otherwise, if Zhao Lichun launches another offensive against Sha Ruijin, the Luzhou City project investigation team will be in a dilemma again, and the secret investigation by the procuratorate will also be at risk of being exposed.
At this point, it's not time to fall out with Zhao Lichun.
Only by retreating and stabilizing the opponent can we gain an opportunity to win later.
"I propose that Hou Liangping be recalled immediately and suspended from all duties..."
Before Zhu Zhichao could finish speaking, Xia Qing's phone rang.
The phone call was from Zhu Zhanyan, Director of the Department of Human Resources and Social Security.
Governor Liu understood that a call from a department-level official at this time was definitely not a trivial matter, and gestured for Xia Qing to answer first.
After Xia Qing answered the call, her expression changed from gloomy to furious.
He hung up the phone as calmly as possible, then relayed the message to Governor Liu and Zhu Zhichao in the most composed tone:
"It was a phone call from Director Zhu of the Human Resources and Social Security Department. He said that Hou Liangping is currently in the Human Resources and Social Security Department, but he has no authorization to handle any cases. He wants to take away a deputy director on the grounds that Hou is involved in the transfer of benefits to the oil and gas group."
Even Governor Liu was taken aback when he heard the news.
Zhu Zhichao even slammed his fist on the table:
"This is utterly lawless! Hou Liangping is incredibly capable, daring to arrest a deputy director of the department!"
Governor Liu then looked at Xia Qing, and he noticed that Xia Qing spoke very calmly:
"Governor Liu, may I call Ji Changming and ask him to bring Hou Liangping back?"
Governor Liu nodded helplessly:
"Go ahead and fight."
Xia Qing quickly contacted Ji Changming, who remained silent for a full half minute after learning of Hou Liangping's actions.
Ji Changming knew that he was about to be tricked by Hou Liangping again.
This time, no matter how I am treated.
They must all teach Hou Liangping a lesson he'll never forget.
Having made up his mind, Ji Changming said solemnly:
"Understood, Minister. I'm leaving now. I'll report to your office when I return."
Xia Qing hummed in agreement. He knew that Ji Changming was telling him that he should accept any possible course of action.
Xia Qing also sighed. It seemed that Hou Liangping would have to leave the prosecutorial front this time.
Therefore, Xia Qing said solemnly to Governor Liu and Zhu Zhichao:
"Gentlemen, the provincial Party committee's organization department should have the authority to make personnel transfers for cadres at the division level without reporting to the provincial Party committee."
Governor Liu knew Xia Qing's plan, but since it concerned the Zhong family, he still offered a reminder:
"Xia Qing, Hou Liangping is, after all,..."
Xia Qing extended her hand to indicate that she understood, and said:
"Please rest assured, I know what I'm doing. In order to ensure the smooth progress of the comprehensive anti-corruption campaign, some positions must be adjusted."
Governor Liu pondered for a long time and then said:
"Do as you wish."
Xia Qing stood up, nodded to the Second and Fourth Provincial Governments, and then left the office.
Zhu Zhichao said with emotion:
"It seems that Hou Liangping will not be able to stay in the procuratorate this time."
Governor Liu was also extremely puzzled. What exactly did the Zhong family see in Hou Liangping that made him not only their son-in-law but also sent him to Handong?