Chapter 643

"Zhang Ming, confess the issue, get a reduced sentence; resist the organization, and the crime increases by one level! Don't you still understand this principle? Have you never undergone the Discipline Inspection Committee's interrogation? If you continue to be indifferent, obstinate, and make a last-ditch resistance, trying to use 'little tricks' to cover up the facts, opposing the investigation and dreaming of slipping through, you will lose your only chance to save yourself! Do you think that by forming an 'offensive-defensive alliance' with those corrupt elements and taking the blame for them, everything will be fine? You're a smart person—think it over. Since we've found you, how far can they still be from coming in? If they give you up and you give them up, the outcomes will be completely different!"

"Peng Director, I…"

"The interrogation was proceeding in depth when suddenly someone stormed in angrily, pushing the door open!"

Peng Yunhu fixed his gaze and saw, to his surprise, Yun Zhangsheng!

Having served for nearly ten years as Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee, known throughout the provincial discipline inspection system, Peng Yunhu subconsciously rose, and politely greeted, "Secretary Yun… Director Yun, hello!"

Yun Zhangsheng glared with angry eyes, speaking sarcastically, "Director Peng, you come onto my turf to stir up trouble; do you still have any respect for me?"

"Director Yun, I have official business, all procedures are complete; I'm truly sorry I didn't go to the department to report to you!" Peng Yunhu steadied himself and replied evenly, neither humble nor arrogant. He thought to himself, "Damn, everyone's been transferred; I'm not a water without source or a tree without roots, I'm not afraid of your spade!"

Yun Zhangsheng scolded angrily, "Don't you know Zhang Ming has been sentenced? What are you planning to do? Who told you to act so recklessly?"

Peng Yunhu replied, "Director Yun, when you have overseen a case and a sentence is handed down, if any omitted crimes are discovered, the investigation continues; if the judgment raises questions or doubts, the Discipline Inspection Committee can also continue its investigation, to provide more comprehensive and accurate evidence for a retrial.

Furthermore, the discipline inspection department's investigation aims to hold involved personnel accountable for party and governmental disciplinary responsibilities and is not constrained by court judgments, because the two bodies have different functions and focuses. The court primarily conducts legal trials, whereas the discipline inspection department mainly handles internal party discipline inspection and supervision."

Yun Zhangsheng was momentarily at a loss for words; he knew the Discipline Inspection Committee could investigate incarcerated individuals, so he argued sophistically, "Now you want to investigate whomever you please, coming into our Judicial Department to wield power? Is the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee still under the Party Committee's leadership? Do you have the Party Committee's approval documents to be here? If you do, I'll say nothing and let you run wild!"

Peng Yunhu, never a good‑tempered person, had shown "weakness" only under Yun Zhangsheng's long‑standing "overbearing authority"; now he had "suddenly awakened," and could not embarrass Secretary Lu and the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee, so he replied evenly, "Director Yun, you have led us for many years and know the procedures better than I do! I have never heard that the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee must seek Provincial Party Committee approval to request a review of an incarcerated person; has the Committee lost even this bit of autonomy?"

"Peng Yunhu, ever since you were transferred to the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee your temper has grown! You dare shout at me now? You're just a low‑level regular‑grade cadre; who gave you that courage? Do you think that because I left the Committee you have no way to deal with you?"

"Director Yun, it is my duty, and I dare not be even slightly negligent! If I have offended, please forgive me! However, our request today to review Zhang Ming is lawful and compliant; we ask the Judicial Department for strong support and full cooperation. As for who gives me confidence, it is the party discipline, state law, and the authority granted by the organization for supervision!"

Yun Zhangsheng said forcefully, "I'll stand right here and watch how you conduct the review!"

Peng Yunhu did not argue further, replying, "Director Yun, then we won't disturb you any longer, farewell!" He then directly ordered his accompanying staff, "Take Zhang Ming away and return to the base for review!"

Yun Zhangsheng stood at the doorway, blocking the exit, and shouted angrily, "Peng Yunhu, you've gotten bold! Without a Provincial Party Committee order, I'll see who can take anyone away from here!"

Peng Yunhu's temper flared completely, disregarding your "who‑family" background, and retorted, "Director Yun, I am carrying out the resolution of the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee Standing Committee; it is my duty and mission, even if it offends you!"

According to the relevant provisions of the Regulations, resisting, obstructing, interfering with, or sabotaging the investigation of disciplinary cases, which prevents the case investigation from proceeding smoothly, constitutes obstruction of case investigation, a violation of party discipline, and may be transferred to administrative or judicial organs for handling. Please do not make things difficult for me!

Upon hearing the threat, Yun Zhangsheng, enraged, sneered arrogantly, "Come on, Peng Yunhu, I'm standing right here; if you truly have such capability, arrest me outright and I'll consider you a real man! Damn it, you've even defied the heavens! What nonsense!"

Peng Yunhu did not hesitate, ordering the staff, "Take Zhang Ming and go! Do not worry about any bystanders!"

"Causing trouble on my turf, I'll see how you take the person away today! Liu Dong, send Zhang Ming back to the prison area!" Yun Zhangsheng directly ordered the prison warden.

But unexpectedly, Prison Warden Liu Dong stood there awkwardly, remaining motionless and unwilling to side with either, desperately trying to act as a mediator.

Yun Zhangsheng had just taken office at the Judicial Department and had not yet established absolute authority; his subordinates could not obey a single command as readily as a hand obeys a finger. Moreover, it is the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee that wants to "take someone," and who would dare to be so obstinate in opposing them?

Thus a bizarre scene unfolded: everyone in the interrogation room remained motionless, their gazes fixed on Yun Zhangsheng and Peng Yunhu, "watching the tiger fight from the mountain"!

Peng Yunhu, fierce by nature, mustered his courage and walked straight to Yun Zhangsheng standing at the doorway, his gaze resolute, "Director Yun, if you persist in resisting, obstructing, interfering with, or sabotaging the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee's investigation, I will have no choice but to take you to the Committee for investigation!" He then directly instructed his accompanying staff to activate the law‑enforcement recording device.

"Peng Yunhu, do you think that because I left the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee I can't deal with you? You're just a low‑level regular‑grade cadre, do you really think you're something special? Come, let me see how you intend to claim 'no other choice'!"

Peng Yunhu immediately gave a signal to the nearby staff and said forcefully, "Comrade Yun Zhangsheng is obstructing and interfering with the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee's case handling; according to the Ordinance, bring him back to the Committee for investigation!"

Although the accompanying staff are officials from the discipline inspection system, they were selected from various cities and counties and have only heard of Yun Zhangsheng's "overbearing authority" without having seen it, so they have no concrete feeling about it. Now that the leadership has ordered a "person‑taking," they will act against Yun Zhangsheng without hesitation.

Seeing the situation grow tense and seemingly out of control, Yun Zhangsheng's secretary and Prison Warden Liu Dong hurried forward to smooth things over, continuously urging a work‑oriented, harmonious resolution.

However, by this moment Yun Zhangsheng was already blazing with fury; he shoved his secretary and Liu Dong aside, his eyes bloodshot, veins bulging, and raged, "Damn it, I've devoted half my life to discipline inspection work, and just a few days after leaving I'm treated like cold tea? Someone actually dares to treat me like this? Come, come, come, Peng Yunhu, let me see just how brave you are!"

Soon he witnessed Peng Yunhu's boldness; this "simpleton" walked straight to Yun Zhangsheng's side, grabbed his arm, and in a deep voice said, "Director Yun, please come with me to the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee; for obstructing and interfering with the Committee's case handling, you must undergo organizational review!"

Having said that, regardless of whether Yun Zhangsheng consented, Peng Yunhu exerted force with his hand and dragged Yun Zhangsheng out of the interrogation room in one swift motion! The whole process was clean and efficient, with not a trace of mess.

This crazy scene left everyone present staring in astonishment!

Yun Zhangsheng's secretary hurriedly hid to the side and called Deputy Provincial Governor Yun Junjie for assistance.

Discipline Inspection Committee staff also urgently dialed the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee's Executive Deputy Secretary Du Wenlong to report Director Peng's "heroic deed."

Du Wenlong was reporting in Lu Fan's office when he received the call; his face showed surprise as he asked, "Peng Yunhu took Yun Zhangsheng out of the prison?"

"Yes, Secretary Du, just stepped out of the doorway."

"Secretary, Peng Yunhu, citing resistance, obstruction, interference, and sabotage of the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee's investigation, intends to take Yun Zhangsheng and the incarcerated Zhang Ming out of the prison."

"The state has its laws, the family its rules; Peng Yunhu's external work represents the image and face of the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee, and even if he pierces the heavens, we will still cover for him!"

Tell Peng Yunhu that the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee is his strong backing; as long as he acts according to law and regulations, with reason, evidence, and propriety, he need not worry about anyone. I assure him he will be safe and will not suffer any grievance or unfair treatment!

Du Wenlong solemnly nodded and said seriously into the phone, "Tell Peng Yunhu, act according to law and regulations, with reason, evidence, and propriety; proceed without hesitation, the sky will not fall, and do not tarnish the name of the Discipline Inspection Committee!"

Upon hearing this, the staff instantly felt a surge of strong confidence and sense of mission, their chests puffed out, no fear remaining; invigorated, they sprinted like meteors to convey the leadership's directive to Director Peng.

Former leadership: "I eat the meat, you drink the soup; you do the work, I shoulder the responsibilities!"

Current leadership: "I eat the meat, you serve; you do the work, you bear the responsibilities!"

Former leadership: "These are my people; no one else may move them without my permission! They spare no effort in caring for juniors, protecting them fully, shielding them from wind and rain."

Current leadership's "martial spirit" is gradually fading; lacking a confrontational attitude, what remains is cowardice, selfish short‑sightedness, nitpicking, petty‑mindedness, and endless scheming.

After being taken back to the interrogation room by Peng Yunhu, Yun Zhangsheng suddenly sensed something was wrong, cursing inwardly, "This damn… gives me no face at all, daring to move me? If I'm really taken to the Discipline Inspection Committee, isn't that walking into a trap? Who knows what will happen?"

Thus Yun Zhangsheng halted, his eyes blazing, and said, "Well, you Peng Yunhu, you've swallowed a leopard's gallbladder, daring to act so outrageously toward a senior departmental leader!"