area51novel Chapter 153 Xia Qing's Deployment
Chapter 153 Xia Qing's Deployment
While Yi Xuexi was resting in his room, he received a call from Xia Qing.
He knew exactly why Xia Qing was calling and had prepared a prepared explanation to deal with her.
"Hello, Minister Xia?"
When Yi Xuexi answered the phone, Xia Qing's first words made him realize that something was wrong:
"Secretary Yi, the tea leaves your wife roasted taste quite good."
tea?
Did Minister Xia go to Mao Ya to buy tea?
Yi Xuexi was at a loss for words and could only let Xia Qing continue:
"I must say, this tea is incredibly popular among the cadres in Luzhou City, but the price fluctuates too much."
Yi Xuexi asked cautiously:
"Minister, what price fluctuations...?"
"How come the same tea is sold at different prices by cadres in different positions? What's going on, Secretary Yi?" Xia Qing asked with a half-smile.
Easy Learning's mind exploded with a bang.
He knew that his wife, Mao Ya, treated people differently depending on their taste when selling tea.
Even if he served as a division chief for twenty years, the position of director of the Luzhou Development Zone is still that of a leading cadre.
Many people used the guise of buying tea to curry favor with Yi Xuexi, and he was well aware of this.
Now, Xia Qing's words are clearly telling him that your wife sells tea at different prices, and whether or not you need to explain why is different depends on your performance.
Yi Xuexi is just a persona of being upright; he is not actually stupid.
He quickly made a judgment, then smiled ingratiatingly on the phone:
"Minister Xia, please rest assured, I'll have a good talk with her when I get back! I'm just a woman, I don't understand market conditions, please don't take offense! By the way, I'd also like to report to you on the findings of today's investigation in Luzhou City. Do you have time?"
"Okay, sure! Tell me about it!" Xia Qing smiled with satisfaction. He knew that his goal had been achieved and Yi Xuexi was obedient.
Therefore, Yi Xuexi gave Xia Qing a detailed report on the results of the first day's investigation over the phone, especially the matter of Kang Le, the deputy director of the Land and Resources Bureau.
Finally, Yi Xuexi added:
"Minister, you've made excellent personnel choices. Director Deng Qiangming in your department is truly a rare talent, and we all speak highly of him! I will have Director Deng participate as much as possible in the subsequent investigations, so that he can provide you with a more comprehensive report!"
"Hahaha! Okay, okay, Secretary Yi, then I'll trouble you!" Xia Qing was amused by Yi Xuexi's sudden change from arrogance to obsequiousness, and said with satisfaction on the phone:
"That's all for today, Secretary Yi. Thank you for your consideration of the department's comrades!"
"Definitely, definitely." Yi Xuexi's smile never left his face.
After hanging up the phone, Yi Xuexi let out a long sigh of relief. It was February, a cold season, and sweat was beading on his forehead.
This Minister Xia is terrifying.
You absolutely mustn't mess with him!
Thinking of this, Yi Xuexi rummaged through his briefcase again, pulled out the investigation plan, found Deng Qiangming's phone number, dialed it, put on a smile, and said kindly:
"Director Qiangming? This is Yi Xuexi! I'd like to discuss some work with you. Yes, yes, thank you for coming to my room..."
At the same time, Xia Qing was about to leave work and return to her dormitory.
Chen Hai appeared outside the office door, his expression solemn, and said:
"Minister, I'd like to report to you on the progress of the inspection and audit work."
Xia Qing was taken aback, and quickly said:
"Okay, come in and have a seat!"
Chen Hai brought news of the progress of the work.
The audit investigation into Huilong Group is nearing its end.
We have indeed obtained evidence of illegal trade between Huilong Group and overseas institutions.
At the same time, a large-scale money laundering network involving oil and gas groups was also uncovered.
According to calculations, the oil and gas group transferred a total of 700 million yuan in benefits to Huilong Group!
Xia Qing listened to the report, her face turning ashen!
The Zhao family is treating state-owned enterprises like their private coffers, taking whatever they want!
This is a blatant embezzlement of state-owned assets!
Moreover, this is just one of the state-owned enterprises in Handong!
Provincial and municipal state-owned enterprises are as numerous as hairs on a cow in Handong, a major economic province. If Huilong Group were to leverage Zhao Lichun's influence, it could extract a large sum of money from each of these state-owned enterprises...
This enormous amount, which even Xia Qing found difficult to handle, was truly unimaginable. How much illegal income Huilong Group had accumulated over the years!
Chen Hai added:
"We can now convict Liu Xinjian, and the Huilong Group can be brought under control. The problem is, has there been any new developments along the Lüliang line?"
Chen Hai took out another list and handed it to Xia Qing.
Xia Qing asked in surprise:
"Chen Hai, what are these?"
"These are all lists of Handong cadres who have dealings with the Shanshui Group, and the scale is larger than the previous investigation of the Three Officials," Chen Hai stated meticulously and professionally.
"Among them, there are those who have visited the Shanshui Group, those who have maintained contact with the Shanshui Group, and some... there is conclusive evidence that they have received benefits from the Shanshui Group."
Xia Qing flipped through the more than three pages of the list, the names, some familiar and some unfamiliar, making him feel extremely uneasy.
In this sense, the oil and gas group is the Zhao family's treasury, while the Shanshui Group is their guesthouse.
Xia Qing then recalled that Tian Guofu had mentioned that Shanshui Group must be hiding private accounts.
The document likely records interactions with officials and transactions with state-owned enterprises.
But this is just a hypothesis; if we could find a way to verify the authenticity of the ledgers…
Xia Qing had an idea and said to Chen Hai:
"My suggestion is to hold off on closing the net for now and continue the investigation into Huilong Group and the oil and gas group, so that Zhao Ruilong thinks we are still working on this line. Strengthen the forces in Lüliang, and you should personally join in to investigate the improper dealings between Shanshui Group and officials and cadres in Handong. I have a feeling that Shanshui Group will be the key to our entire breakthrough in destroying Zhao Ruilong's power."
Chen Hai nodded in agreement:
"What you said makes a lot of sense. Compared to the transfer of benefits between the Oil and Gas Group and Huilong Group, the more serious problem lies in the issues within the cadre ranks of Handong. If we merely dismantle the Oil and Gas Group and Huilong Group without addressing the cadre issues, new Zhao Ruilongs and Huilong Groups will emerge in the future. Minister, is that your consideration?"
Xia Qing nodded with satisfaction and said with emotion:
"Chen Hai, sometimes I really think you are the most outstanding of the three heroes of Han University."
"Minister, you flatter me. I have benefited greatly from learning from you during this period," Chen Hai said sincerely.
"Haha, you're quite the comrade," Xia Qing said, clearly pleased.
"In short, report my suggestion to Governor Zhichao and see what his plans are. In any case, you must follow the instructions from above."
"Yes, please rest assured." After reporting, Chen Hai left the office.
Xia Qing pondered the conversation from earlier and suddenly realized something.
The resort project, which seems to have been a minefield, doesn't appear to have exploded as badly as some other projects.
Sha Ruijin has only been suspended from his post but has not yet been disciplined.
If you want to get rid of him completely...
Zhao Ruilong's next move can only be to make trouble for the investigation team!