Chapter 255

After Sun Weidong left, Li Mingzhou took out a document from the drawer and read it, starting to consider how to treat this mayor. He didn't expect that under his own nose, Sun Weidong had actually "rotted" to this extent, and had such deep "collusion" with Le Xueren!

On January 10, the Yingjiang Intermediate People's Court sentenced the defendant Le Xuezhi to fifteen years in prison for organizing and leading a mafia-style organization, bribery, economic crimes, etc., with a combined sentence, deprived of political rights for three years, and fined 32 million yuan, with all personal property confiscated.

The remaining 13 defendants were sentenced to eight years and six months to one year and six months in prison, and all were sentenced to property penalties.

After the sentencing, 5 defendants including Le Xuezhi filed an appeal.

In order to prevent accidents in the second instance, Li Mingzhou took Lu Fan to Chang'an to visit the Provincial High Court.

Li Mingzhou was still on the road, and Duan Pengfei and Le Xueren were already sitting in the office of Feng Junxun, President of the Provincial High Court.

Facing the joint visit of the two bigwigs of the Provincial Government, Feng Junxun was very surprised, attached great importance to it, and received them enthusiastically.

After the polite exchanges, Duan Pengfei directly proposed that he wanted to let President Feng show mercy and show mercy on Le Xuezhi's case.

Just hearing this name, Feng Junxun knew that Provincial Governor Le had inextricable connections, so he immediately asked someone to send the case file.

After reading for a long time, Feng Junxun was very puzzled. Why was the Provincial Governor's relative sentenced? And sentenced so heavily? Could there be other hidden feelings? So he didn't readily agree to the request of the two leaders, but promised to try his best to help mediate.

Without getting a satisfactory answer, the two returned in disappointment, turned around and went to the office of Chen Guanghui, Secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Committee, wanting him to put pressure on the Provincial High Court.

But Chen Guanghui was also an old fox, and he had hit a wall at Li Mingzhou's place, so he didn't want to wade into this muddy water.

But he couldn't stand the soft and hard grinding of Duan Pengfei and Le Xueren, so he had to call Provincial High Court President Feng Junxun in front of the two, but the response he got was the same "Tai Chi"!

Chen Guanghui said helplessly, "Pengfei, Xueren, it's not that I don't want to help, this Feng Junxun came down from the Supreme Court, and his words have never been accurate. I estimate that only Secretary Chen can command him, I'm still a bit short, I'm really powerless!"

Seeing that there was no way, Duan Pengfei began to show his cards and said, "Guanghui, I heard that Secretary Liu has been a bit unhappy recently, I'm afraid he's going to suffer! The old saying is good, if a person doesn't work for himself, heaven will destroy him, people have to plan for a rainy day! If you have any ideas, I can introduce you to Vice Chairman Huang!"

As soon as these words came out, Chen Guanghui's defense line was immediately broken. Secretary Liu had been low-key to the dust recently. If something abnormal happens, there must be a demon. People really have to leave a way out for themselves!

After careful consideration, Chen Guanghui dialed Feng Junxun's phone again. After communicating, he said, "Junxun, this case is more complicated, involving many people and things behind it. The Political and Legal Committee will focus on it. Before the verdict, I hope you can communicate with me!"

Feng Junxun said crisply, "Secretary Chen, don't worry, I will ask for instructions in time for this case. If there is any special situation, I will also report it in time!"

"Old Feng, thank you!"

After hanging up the phone, Chen Guanghui said, "I'm just afraid that Li Mingzhou's pressure is too great. You all know this person, he is not easy to mess with!"

Duan Pengfei cursed, "Damn it, doesn't he have a good father? Besides, he's retired, what are you afraid of him for?"

Chen Guanghui nodded in agreement, showing an expression of sharing the same hatred, but inwardly sneered, only daring to fire blank shots behind his back, if you have the ability, go and confront them face to face?

At this moment, Li Mingzhou's car had already entered the city, and Lu Fan's phone rang. It was Municipal Development and Reform Commission Director Yang Shaokai calling.

After answering, Lu Fan said in a low voice, "Director Yang, is there anything?"

"Are you with the Secretary?"

"Hmm, tell me if you have anything!"

"Sigh, an old friend from the Provincial Development and Reform Commission told me privately that several indicators of our city's year-end assessment are very unsatisfactory. The growth rate of industrial added value above designated size is second to last, the growth rate of fixed asset investment is third to last, and the proportion of non-public economy is last. This is very unfavorable for the city's year-end ranking!"

Lu Fan asked, "Has it been announced?"

"No, but the internal ranking and scoring have already come out, just waiting for the announcement!"

"Okay, I will report to the Secretary immediately. My opinion is that you should go to the Provincial Development and Reform Commission yourself to see if there is any room for maneuver."

"Okay, I'll set off immediately."

"Good, we will keep in touch at any time when we arrive in Chang'an."

After hanging up the phone, Li Mingzhou said with a gloomy face, "Are there moths on the indicators?"

Lu Fan said helplessly, "The proportion of non-public economy is last, the growth rate of industrial added value above designated size is second to last, the growth rate of fixed asset investment is third to last. Director Yang is coming down to dock today."

Li Mingzhou instructed, "Let the Municipal Bureau of Statistics also come down. Even if it is last, we must make the gap with other cities clear. Even if we go to court, we must have a basis!"

Lu Fan immediately called the Municipal Bureau of Statistics Director and conveyed the Secretary's instructions.

After entering the city, the two went straight to the Provincial High Court.

Feng Junxun was deep in thought in his office when his secretary came in to report that Yingjiang Municipal Party Secretary Li Mingzhou was visiting.

Feng Junxun was startled, hurriedly went out to welcome him, and personally made tea to receive him.

"Secretary Li is really a rare guest, welcome to the court to guide the work!"

Li Mingzhou smiled, "The nature of your unit's work is special, it's better to come less often if there's nothing, but today I have to come!"

Feng Junxun placed the tea in front of Li Mingzhou and said politely, "What instructions does the Secretary have, please give them!"

"Have you seen the case of Le Xuezhi in Yingjiang? I hope the Provincial High Court can conduct the second instance as soon as possible."

"Secretary Li, is the matter very urgent? There are many cases recently, and according to the process, we have to queue for a period of time, and we still have to investigate and collect evidence."

Li Mingzhou said, "Le Xuezhi's case involves more than one billion yuan, which has a huge impact in Yingjiang and has had an extremely bad impact on the local economic development. It not only seriously damaged the business environment of Yingjiang City but also made many entrepreneurs and ordinary people hate him deeply! Therefore, I hope the Provincial High Court can try this case as soon as possible, bring Le Xuezhi to justice, give the people a satisfactory answer, and maintain social justice and fairness!" His words revealed firmness and determination!

Feng Junxun was caught in a dilemma. Li Mingzhou had a bright future, but Chen Guanghui was the competent leader, and there were "relationships," so he didn't want to offend anyone. After thinking about it, he said, "Secretary Li, since you came personally, I won't hide it. The Political and Legal Committee is our competent leader of the High Court. I have to report some things to Secretary Guanghui, so I hope Secretary Li understands and considers!"

Li Mingzhou frowned and said unceremoniously, "The Central Committee has repeatedly ordered to strengthen and improve the party's leadership, optimize the judicial environment of the court, and not interfere with the court's trial."

"Secretary Jiazhong has emphasized many times that we must clearly support the court in independently and impartially exercising its power of trial and execution according to the law, not interfere, intervene in people, not approve notes, not say hello, not exert influence on case handling, and not engage in local and departmental protectionism. Since when did the Political and Legal Committee start managing court judgments? Comrade Guanghui has overstepped, right?"

Feng Junxun hurriedly said, "Secretary Li, you misunderstood! My meaning is that we have to report major and important cases to the Political and Legal Committee, especially economic cases involving more than 1 billion yuan, we still have to ask for instructions from the Provincial Party Committee and the Supreme Court!"

Li Mingzhou nodded slightly, expressing agreement, "Hmm, acting cautiously is indeed very important to avoid mistakes in work! I will report this case to the Provincial Party Committee. As for the Supreme Court, you can report it, but I hope it will not delay the trial of the case."

After speaking, Li Mingzhou stood up and said, "Time is of the essence, let's act separately! I will go to the Provincial Party Committee to report this case to Secretary Jiazhong now. President Feng, Le Xuezhi is a heinous criminal, I hope no one will shield or indulge him, and engage in corrupt behavior of seeking personal gain and abandoning public affairs for private reasons. You know better than I do that the majesty of the law is sacred and inviolable!"

Watching the departing back, Feng Junxun's "Sichuan" character on his forehead was wrinkled. The gods were fighting, but he was caught in the middle, what kind of thing is this! So he hurriedly called Provincial Political and Legal Committee Secretary Chen Guanghui and told him roughly what had just happened.

After getting in the car, seeing Li Mingzhou's expression was severe, Lu Fan asked, "Secretary, where are we going now?"

"Find a place to rest first, go to Qinchuan Hotel!"

After the car started, Lu Fan turned his head and asked cautiously, "Secretary, is the Provincial High Court not going well?"

Li Mingzhou said earnestly, "You will also be a top leader in the future. Remember, many seemingly insignificant or logical small things often involve many people and complex interest relationships behind them. As your level gets higher, things often become harder to handle, and the price paid is greater!"

"So when you want to achieve a goal, you must have the courage and firm belief to break the cauldrons and sink the boats and move forward. You must do one thing and succeed in one thing. If you choose to retreat or take a detour when you encounter difficulties, you will become an old officialdom oil, and it will be difficult to achieve anything big."

"In this regard, Wang Hongtao can be your role model, some of his practices are worth your careful study and pondering!"

Lu Fan nodded silently, thinking about Li Mingzhou's words in his heart. He knew deeply that this was Li Mingzhou's teaching to him.

Back in the room, Li Mingzhou dialed the phone of a childhood friend in the Supreme Court in front of Lu Fan, conducted an in-depth exchange and discussion on Le Xuezhi's case, and expressed his determination to punish this person severely!

At eight o'clock in the evening, Provincial High Court President Feng Junxun received a call from a member of the superior party group and vice president, asking about the case of Le Xuezhi in Yingjiang, stating that this case had already fermented on the internet, and a leader specifically asked about this matter, requiring Feng Junxun to handle this case quickly, strictly, and heavily, and give netizens and leaders a satisfactory explanation!

Feng Junxun could play Tai Chi with the leaders of Qinchuan Province, but he would never violate the instructions of his superiors. He immediately threw Chen Guanghui's explanation behind his head, and at the same time produced a trace of fear for Li Mingzhou. People moved the Supreme Court in just a few hours, the background is really not simple!