Nominal: The pinnacle of power began in the sixth province of Handong.

Chapter 129 Audit Begins

After Xia Qing's guidance, the Anti-Corruption Bureau, led by Chen Hai, immediately began to focus its investigation on the financial transactions of the oil and gas group.

The anti-corruption bureau accurately traced the destinations of various funds flowing through the oil and gas group.

Huilong Group.

There are many categories, with "consulting fees" being the most prominent.

The funds and the reason for the transaction were clear, and the money was traceable. Even if Chen Hai felt something was wrong, he had no concrete evidence and could only give up.

Meanwhile, another partner of the oil and gas group is the well-known Shanshui Group.

As a company with engineering construction qualifications, it is responsible for building a "special equipment base" for the oil and gas group, including equipment such as natural gas storage tanks, oil and gas pipelines, and digital pipelines.

The oil and gas group's funds were thus paid to the Shanshui Group.

Looking at these investigation results, Chen Hai couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

These three companies seem to be a unified entity, closely linked together through legal and compliant means.

However, it appears that Shanshui Group has a closer relationship with the oil and gas group.

If you want to find the problem, you still need to start with the funds.

Finding someone is useless; they've already arranged for a scapegoat.

If there are problems with the funds, once the evidence is conclusive, it won't matter who tries to take the blame; accountability will be pursued to the very end.

Having made up his mind, Chen Hai immediately dialed the phone number of Ling Jiang, the director of the audit department, with whom he had previously cooperated in the investigation of the three officials.

After explaining the purpose of requesting assistance, Ling Jiang only asked one question:

"Is this Minister Xia's intention?"

Chen Hai told the truth that it was Xia Qing who suggested he investigate the funds, without making any other explicit statement.

After careful consideration of the current situation, Ling Jiang said:

"I can't be there in person this time, but I can send an audit team to support your anti-corruption bureau's work."

Chen Hai was overjoyed upon hearing this and said:

"Thank you very much, Director!"

Ling Jiang joked on the other end of the phone:

"Actually, your Comrade Liangping also requested support from my audit department, but I didn't agree. Director Chen, you have more influence, don't you!"

"Director Ling, please don't tease me. I'm truly grateful for your support!"

Chen Hai knew perfectly well that Director Ling was giving Xia face.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, the two hung up the phone.

Soon, a six-person audit team, led by the heads of two key departments of the Audit Office, arrived at the Anti-Corruption Bureau's command center.

As the year draws to a close, an audit of the accounts for the oil and gas group's special construction funds has begun.

Xia Qing used another clue to enlighten Ji Changming and Chen Hai.

Of course, it's impossible that the prosecutors hadn't considered the financial aspect at all.

But they lacked one of the most important advantages.

The involvement of auditing expertise.

Chen Hai, however, was able to leverage Xia Qing's influence.

Successfully obtained the support of the Audit Office.

In the old Handong district, the audit office certainly wouldn't have gotten involved in the Zhao family's mess.

Things are different now.

Xia Qing's words are the best secret order!

This is what set Chen Hai apart from Hou Liangping and other people in the procuratorate, and ultimately enabled him to climb to the top of the Handong Provincial Procuratorate.

root cause!

Two weeks have passed.

The annual performance evaluation of the leadership team of the Organization Department is more than halfway complete.

The anti-corruption bureau of the procuratorate has also made breakthroughs in its investigation and audit of the oil and gas group.

Chen Hai looked at the audit results, which showed the various special construction funds paid by the Oil and Gas Group to the Shanshui Group.

The quotes for many projects are 40% to 60% higher than the market price.

However, the oil and gas group still paid in full, and the acceptance procedures and ledgers were complete.

This kind of quote, which can pass inspection, is clearly abnormal.

It seems that if one wants to gain access to oil and gas groups, one still cannot bypass Shanshui Group.

Chen Hai immediately made arrangements to retrieve detailed accounts of where the funds went after the Shanshui Group received the construction funds from the Oil and Gas Group.

An investigation revealed that after receiving payments from the oil and gas group, Shanshui Group only used a portion of the funds for project construction, while the majority of the remaining funds were transferred to subcontracting companies under Shanshui Group's name.

Chen Hai ordered a continued investigation to determine whether the subcontracting company had actually used the money for the oil and gas group's projects.

At the same time, any remaining funds that have not been transferred to the subcontractors should also be investigated.

In short, all funds disbursed from oil and gas groups under the guise of project construction must be thoroughly investigated!

Chen Hai was determined to find a breakthrough by focusing on funding.

At the same time, Chen Hai was well aware of what the offensive launched against the oil and gas group meant.

He immediately organized the relevant information and reported it to Xia Qing.

To avoid his investigation affecting some of Xia Qing's plans.

Ensure Xia Qing has access to the most timely intelligence so that she can make informed decisions.

After the Ouyang Qing incident, Chen Hai's political acumen improved by leaps and bounds, like a rocket!

After Xia Qing finished listening to Chen Hai's report.

Xia Qing was very satisfied and pleased, and praised:

"I'm very glad you came to report to me! I understand the situation now, and you're on the right track. Go ahead and investigate boldly, don't worry about anything else."

Chen Haidao:

"If we continue the investigation, what will happen to Secretary Yuliang..."

Xia Qing knew that Chen Hai was reminding her.

After all, in the eyes of others, Xia Qing and Gao Yuliang are still allies.

But only Xia Qing and Gao Yuliang knew that Xia Qing had now firmly established herself, and Gao Yuliang had completed the process of recommending Qi Tongwei.

Both have achieved their goals; the question is whether to remain allies or fight for their own objectives.

It all depends on the current situation.

At least, under such high pressure in the fight against corruption.

If Gao Yuliang were to step in and protect the Zhao family's assets.

Xia Qing has no chance of following.

Thinking of this, Xia Qing comforted her:

"Chen Hai, investigate him thoroughly. I believe Secretary Yuliang also supports the anti-corruption work."

Chen Hai said no more and nodded:

"Understood. I'll report back to you if there are any new developments."

After Chen Hai left, Xia Qing began to reflect on the conversation they had just had.

Based on Chen Hai's findings, there are many suspicious points regarding the cooperation between the oil and gas group and the Shanshui group.

Next, once the destination of the funds from the Shanshui Group is found, everything will come to light.

Finally, Zhao Ruilong's Huilong Group must also have a stake in it.

You can simply follow the trail.

All we can do now is wait patiently.

As for Shanshui Group, Qi Tongwei has already been exonerated.

There's no need to worry about that.

What about Gao Yuliang?

Xia Qing recalled the last time Chen Hai brought Gao Yuliang out of Du Bozhong's company, and the intimate photo of him with a woman who looked very much like Gao Xiaoqin.

Could this be Gao Yuliang's Achilles' heel?

Or perhaps, this is the handle that has prevented him from completely breaking free from the Zhao family?

In any case, investigating Shanshui Group will eventually involve Huilong Group and Zhao Ruilong.

At that point, it all depends on Gao Yuliang's reaction.

Perhaps one day in the near future, I too will stand on the opposite side of Gao Yuliang.

I hope that day never comes, or at least doesn't come so soon...

Xia Qing thought to herself.