Chapter 1178: Smearing for the Sake of Smearing!

After Yang Guoxiong got into trouble, it implicated a group of people in the transportation and environmental protection systems.

This caused Gao Qidong, the Executive Vice Mayor of Xiyang City, quite a headache.

Because Yang Guoxiong was an official who was relatively close to Gao Qidong.

He had even planned, for this year's Spring Festival, to have Yang Guoxiong pull strings for him so he could have a meal with the leaders of the ministry.

Because Gao Qidong felt that through this connection with Yang Guoxiong, he had a chance to advance further.

However, Yang Guoxiong being dismissed from both his party post and public office made Gao Qidong's previous layout worthless.

Yang Guoxiong really is just mud that cannot be plastered onto a wall!

He played a good hand of cards into a complete mess!

……

The office of the Executive Vice Mayor.

The face of Zhao Pinghui, the Municipal Finance Bureau Chief, was full of helplessness.

"Mayor Jiang has been deliberately targeting our Finance Bureau recently, demanding that we rectify our work style, and he even proposed that any financial expenditure exceeding two million must be signed by him."

This demand from Jiang Jing was extremely excessive.

The Finance Bureau is under the direct supervision of the Executive Vice Mayor; compressing the signing authority amount is an attempt to use this opportunity to weaken his power.

The signing authority of a dignified municipal Executive Vice Mayor is only worth two million!

This is more like a provocation and an insult to him!

Gao Qidong clenched his fist.

"Regarding this matter, Mayor Jiang has already spoken to me. If he wants to sign, then let him sign!"

Zhao Pinghui hurriedly expressed his loyalty, "Mayor Gao, I listen to you. However, I am a bit worried; I always feel that Mayor Jiang is going to reassign me."

Gao Qidong reassured him, "Rest assured, this matter is not for him alone to decide."

With Gao Qidong's guarantee, Zhao Pinghui's mood improved quite a bit.

……

After Zhao Pinghui left, Gao Qidong dialed Gong Weimin's phone number.

"Gong, are you free now?"

"I am, come over!"

Gao Qidong soon arrived at the Municipal Party Secretary's office.

"Mayor Gao, is there something the matter?"

Gao Qidong nodded and said, "I recently received a complaint document regarding Tang Ye, the County Magistrate of Yechuan County. Yechuan County has been very active recently and is very unstable; it has to do with his style of conduct. I think it is still necessary to pay attention to it."

Gong Weimin rubbed his forehead, "Put the material down! I will take a serious look when I have time."

Gao Qidong hurriedly put down the material and said in a deep voice, "Gong, Jiang Jing is using Tang Ye as a vanguard to stir the previously stable situation in Xiyang City into a mess, causing public anger and resentment. You must act quickly to bring the situation under control."

Gong Weimin glanced at Gao Qidong indifferently, "Rest assured, Xiyang cannot be thrown into chaos!"

After Gao Qidong left, Gong Weimin sat in front of his desk in silence for a long time.

The sunlight shone in from outside the window, making Gong Weimin feel it was somewhat dazzling.

He put down his pen, picked up his cup to take a sip of water, and then pulled the curtains shut.

Last night, Gong Weimin received quite a few phone calls.

Yang Guoxiong's ex-wife was arrested, and a lot of wealth was found at her residence. The ex-wife's brother came forward to find many people to inquire about and understand the case.

Gong Weimin understood that this was an attempt to absolve his sister of her crimes.

Gong Weimin had to give the other party some face.

After all, this person works in the Ministry of Finance and holds the power to approve funds for major projects.

Gong Weimin called the relevant personnel and had Yang Guoxiong's ex-wife released.

However, the prerequisite was that all the wealth found must be confiscated...

What gave Gong Weimin a headache was that the Executive Vice Mayor Gao Qidong found him and handed him a document.

This document was related to Tang Ye.

Nominally, it was a work report.

It would be better to call it a memorial for impeachment.

It listed how, after Tang Ye took office as the County Magistrate of Yechuan County, he used various actions such as so-called work safety rectifications and administrative capacity rectifications to make the various departments of Yechuan County miserable, with everyone living in dire straits every day!

With Gong Weimin's shrewdness, he naturally saw that much of the content in this document was pieced together, based on hearsay, full of flaws, and could not withstand scrutiny or questioning.

Using labels, fabricating charges, and the despicable means of fixing people fully displayed the ugly face of a party hack, which was contemptible.

However, he could not just leave it alone.

Such intense action from Gao Qidong was definitely not a momentary impulse.

It was more like forcing a palace coup, a showdown with Gong Weimin.

If he continued to let Tang Ye charge around recklessly, then he would also have to make targeted moves.

……

Gong Weimin called Jiang Jing and told him to come to his office.

Jiang Jing walked into the office.

Gong Weimin took out a document and handed it to Jiang Jing.

Jiang Jing took the document, scanned it roughly, a trace of disdain appeared in his eyes, and then a surge of anger was hidden within.

"Mayor Jiang, what do you think of this document?"

Jiang Jing said indifferently, "Gong, you should be able to see that this document is for the sake of smearing. Under Tang Ye's promotion, Yechuan County is pushing for progress in the administrative environment, yet it has been framed as factionalism; this is simply too absurd."

Gong Weimin remained calm, "I know Tang Ye was once your Secretary, and your view of him is filtered. He has indeed achieved quite a few results during his time in Yechuan, but he has also brought about quite a few controversies."

Jiang Jing flipped to one of the pages, "Gong, this point is about nepotism and forming cliques to exclude others."

The material claims that Tang Ye's Liaison Officer, Ma Ran, relies on his backing to act in an arrogant and domineering manner.

I know Xiao Ma very well; he is a young cadre who is hardworking and possesses a spirit of dedication, otherwise he would not have given up a stable job in Dayu County to follow Tang Ye to Yechuan County."

Gong Weimin frowned and said, "The material says that Ma Ran once borrowed an official vehicle and ignored traffic lights..."

A helpless, bitter smile appeared at the corners of Jiang Jing's mouth.

"If you are determined to condemn someone, you can always find a pretext.

I happen to know this matter very clearly and can testify for Xiao Ma.

That day, when Ma Ran borrowed the official vehicle, it was not for private use, but to participate in an undercover visit to Zhaojiang Wharf.

I was with Tang Ye that day!

A female comrade needed to take her child for medical treatment, and the child had already fainted; in order to save time, he only ran the red light under Tang Ye's urging!"

Gong Weimin suddenly realized, "I didn't expect there to be such a reason; this material seems unreliable, it is my lack of understanding."

Jiang Jing's tone became soft, "Gong, grassroots work is not easy to do; once interests are infringed upon, one will be attacked.

Although Comrade Tang Ye is very young, he has a sense of justice and acts with discretion.

We must absolutely not help the evildoer and cause those who work diligently to feel disheartened."

Gong Weimin nodded and said, "What you say makes a lot of sense."

After Jiang Jing left, Gong Weimin felt quite conflicted.

He had originally thought he could use this matter to exert some pressure on Jiang Jing.

To make her not take any major actions in the near future!

However, he had not expected to unearth a story that had been buried in the shadows.

Many cadres do nothing, fabricating materials every day and boasting about their own political achievements.

Yet, Tang Ye did good deeds but left no name behind...

Gong Weimin felt a bit of relief!

He had almost been used by people with ulterior motives...