Chapter 596: You and Wan Ming are meritorious officials!

A look of surprise appeared in Wan Ming's eyes, and he immediately signaled to Tang Ye.

Tang Ye understood that Wan Ming wanted him to go out with him, so he stood up and followed Wan Ming to the lobby.

He saw a group of strangers in uniforms standing at the entrance.

The person in the lead walked toward Wan Ming and said in a deep voice, "Comrade Wan Ming, we are from the Provincial Public Security Department. We have received instructions that you need to hand Wang Guopeng over to us. Here is the notice!"

Wan Ming took the document and looked at the other party with a complicated expression, "This case is the responsibility of us in Suiyuan, and we cannot hand the person over to you for the time being. Please give us some time; after we understand the specific situation, we will transfer the person to you."

The person leading the team was surnamed Gao.

He frowned and said in a deep voice, "We are acting under orders; please cooperate with us in carrying out our mission."

A smile appeared on Wan Ming's face, "It is not that we are not cooperating, but that we need a little time. How about this: Captain Gao, take your people back first today, and in three days, I will arrange for someone to personally deliver Wang Guopeng to the designated location. If I fail to do so, you can punish me."

Captain Gao knew that Wan Ming was equivocating, "The order we received is to transfer Wang Guopeng immediately. If you do not cooperate, we will have no choice but to take forceful measures."

For a moment, the two sides were at loggerheads, with tensions running high.

Tang Ye understood Wan Ming's intentions.

He did not know which side the people from the Provincial Department represented.

Someone like Wang Guopeng, who would eat people without spitting out the bones and would even skin a person after they were dead, must be brought to justice.

Tang Ye admired Wan Ming's backbone; at a critical moment, facing high pressure, his resolve remained firm.

At this moment, Tang Ye's cell phone rang.

It was a call from Han Guangyao.

"I just received a call from Secretary Zhou. He requires us to cooperate with the Provincial Department in carrying out their mission and transfer Wang Guopeng to them."

It would be a lie to say Tang Ye wasn't disappointed.

He had burned quite a few brain cells to capture Wang Guopeng.

"Secretary Han, according to our understanding, Wang Guopeng's issues are very serious. We have the ability to get to the bottom of this case."

Han Guangyao said in a deep voice, "I can understand your feelings, and you and Comrade Wan Ming have done a good job. But as Party members and cadres, many times one must follow organizational discipline and obey instructions from above."

"Wang Guopeng's issues involve many people, and the higher-level departments attach special importance to the case. Later investigations will require coordination with other provinces, so handing it over to the Provincial Department to handle is also reasonable."

Tang Ye heard the subtext in Han Guangyao's words.

Han Guangyao was also inclined toward investigating further.

But, external forces were putting pressure on Zhou Chengwu.

In officialdom, one is often unable to act according to one's own will.

Although the starting point for Tang Ye and Wan Ming was justice, they were still too insignificant at this moment.

Zhou Chengwu agreeing to let the Provincial Department supervise this matter was actually also to protect Wan Ming and Tang Ye.

Mainly because the entire case was too sensational.

During the Spring Festival, if it were to spread, it would certainly cause a great stir.

However, even if they wanted to hide it, it was likely that they wouldn't be able to.

Right now, those above are working hard to calm public opinion!

This is the rule of officialdom.

Raise it high, let it fall lightly!

"Understood! I obey the organization's decision!"

Tang Ye nodded to Wan Ming to signal.

Wan Ming stepped aside.

The comrades from the Provincial Department escorted Wang Guopeng out of the interrogation room.

After the convoy escorting Wang Guopeng left, Tang Ye patted Wan Ming on the shoulder, "Old Wan, we are still not strong enough!"

Wan Ming shook his head, a look of determination in his eyes, "This experience has made me clearly realize my own weakness. I must work even harder."

The next morning, the County Party Committee held a meeting.

At the meeting, Han Guangyao announced the results of the punishment for Wang Guopeng.

"After discussion and decision by the County Party Committee, Wang Guopeng is suspected of serious disciplinary and regulatory violations, and we have decided to remove him from his post. Comrades, I hope everyone will take this as a warning. Do not be complacent just because you used your power today to gain a little benefit. Sooner or later, this will become the reason for your regret."

Gao Hong looked at Han Guangyao with a complicated expression and sighed inwardly.

He didn't expect Wang Guopeng to be taken down so quickly.

Nowadays, there are many rumors about Wang Guopeng outside.

The news of corpse theft spreading from the Suiyuan County Funeral Home has caused panic among the people.

"County Magistrate Gao, there are major problems in the Civil Affairs Bureau; you must learn a lesson from this!"

Seeing Han Guangyao pointing the finger at him, Gao Hong quickly straightened his expression and said, "Secretary Han, I have responsibility in this matter. I had a certain understanding of Wang Guopeng, but I didn't expect him to be so corrupt. After the meeting, I will definitely strictly rectify the Civil Affairs Bureau and convey your opinions."

Han Guangyao said, "The Civil Affairs Bureau is involved in many issues, and the province is already investigating Wang Guopeng. The Civil Affairs Bureau must make arrangements early; do not wait until after the holiday to make adjustments."

The County Party Committee Organization Department Minister Kang Jiayi said softly, "Please rest assured, Secretary. I will arrange the personnel for the Civil Affairs Bureau and ensure that there will be no slip-ups."

After the meeting adjourned, Han Guangyao called Tang Ye into his office.

"Are you feeling quite unreconciled?"

Tang Ye shook his head, "It doesn't matter to me personally, but for those families who have been harmed, it is very unfair."

Han Guangyao nodded slightly, "Who could have imagined that after their loved ones passed away, they would become tools for profit for those blinded by greed? This group of people eats people without spitting out the bones, and the things they have done are shocking. The Provincial Party Committee leadership has already taken notice. Regarding the course of the case, I have already had people form written materials to report to the Municipal Party Committee and the Provincial Party Committee. You and Wan Ming are both meritorious officials."

Handling it in a low-key manner is because, on the eve of the Spring Festival, it is necessary to control public opinion.

There is no longer any suspense about Wang Guopeng's downfall.

Hearing Han Guangyao say this, Tang Ye felt his mood lighten, "Thank you, Secretary. If I didn't have your support, we wouldn't have been able to accomplish anything."

Han Guangyao waved his hand at Tang Ye, "I hope this matter does not affect your original intention; continue to maintain it. The development of Suiyuan requires the determination and courage to break before building!"

Tang Ye nodded solemnly, then asked softly, "Secretary Han, a large amount of funds were found in Wang Guopeng's private villa, as well as accounts opened using the information of the Branch Secretary of the village where the public cemetery is located. Some of the money has already been squandered by Wang Guopeng, and some of it has not yet been touched. How should this be handled?"

Han Guangyao looked thoughtful, "What are your thoughts?"

Tang Ye said, "I believe that the money belonging to the common people must be compensated in full. Wang Guopeng has collaborated with Xi'ao for several years and earned a lot of ill-gotten gains; a portion can be taken from that to compensate for the losses of the common people."

Han Guangyao did not hesitate much and supported him, "Handle it according to your intentions."

Tang Ye added, "Previously, Wang Guopeng directed Chen Fei to arrange for people to sabotage the plantation in Xiaoguo Village, resulting in hundreds of thousands of saplings being destroyed and heavy losses; I suggest that compensation should be provided for this as well."

Han Guangyao said, "Better late than never! I leave all matters regarding the aftermath for you to handle."

Tang Ye chatted with Han Guangyao for a while longer, then stood up and left.

After Tang Ye left, Han Guangyao pondered for a long time.

The Civil Affairs Bureau was a thorn that had troubled him for a long time, and under Tang Ye's leadership, it had finally been pulled out.

This made Han Guangyao, who had always valued the people's livelihood and the people's voice, feel extremely encouraged!