Chapter 650: The Law Does Not Punish the Masses Does Not Exist!

After the on-site coordination meeting ended, the employees dispersed one after another.

"I didn't expect the Government to be so determined this time!"

"The County Magistrate who presided over the coordination meeting today has much more backbone than that County Magistrate surnamed Chen from before."

"Ren Zilong was actually arrested! If we keep making trouble, we'll just be working hard for nothing!"

"I hope all of County Magistrate Tang's promises today will be fulfilled!"

The crowd felt deeply moved and filled with complex emotions.

First, they felt it was deeply unworthy that they had been deceived and instigated by Ren Zilong in the past, leading them to oppose the Government;

Second, because the malignant tumor that was the Water Pump Factory had been successfully eradicated, a sense of relief and satisfaction welled up in their hearts;

Third, they felt an increasing admiration for what the old Factory Director had done back in the day;

Fourth, they were both skeptical and full of longing regarding Tang Ye's promises.

Tang Ye found Zhao Qian and returned the ledger to her.

Zhao Qian looked at Tang Ye with some surprise and asked, "County Magistrate Tang, is this ledger no longer needed?"

"This ledger is the old man's lifeblood. I have already had it photocopied for backup, so the original can be returned to you. As for the reason for the old man's passing back then, I will also arrange for people to reinvestigate it."

Zhao Qian's nose felt sore, and she said in a deep voice, "Thank you, County Magistrate Tang. I believe my father's spirit in heaven will also thank you when he sees all this."

Tang Ye sighed with emotion, "Although there are despicable villains like Ren Zilong in this world, there are also righteous people like your father."

"If I hadn't found more clues in your father's old complaint materials while investigating the files, our investigation work would likely have taken many more detours."

"With the advancement of technology, there will be more and more methods for gathering evidence. As long as one breaks the law, they will definitely leave traces and will be caught sooner or later."

Zhao Qian nodded vigorously: "The main thing is that we need leadership cadres like you to appear."

Tang Ye understood Zhao Qian's mood.

There was indeed a group of scoundrels within the ranks who had caused serious damage to the Government's image!

"I know your father suffered a grave injustice before, so you have many opinions about the Government. There are indeed some bad people in our group, but the vast majority are good people with a sense of justice."

A bitter smile appeared on the corner of Zhao Qian's mouth, and she sighed, "Are the vast majority good people?"

At this moment, Lin Heng walked over and handed the phone to Tang Ye: "It's a call from Secretary Han."

Tang Ye took the mobile phone and said, "Secretary, hello. I am currently at the site of the Water Pump Factory coordination meeting. I have just finished communicating with the Water Pump Factory employees, and ninety percent of the agreements have been signed."

"In addition, the County Public Security Bureau has arrested the Water Pump Factory's Factory Director, Ren Zilong. According to the preliminary investigation, he is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law."

Han Guangyao had known that Tang Ye was going to the Water Pump Factory to coordinate matters today and had been worried that some trouble might arise.

After all, when Chen Hai went to coordinate before the new year, not only did he fail, but he also got beaten up.

"It's good that everything went smoothly. The investigation into Ren Zilong must be strict and rigorous." Han Guangyao's tone appeared extremely serious.

Tang Ye assured Han Guangyao, "Please rest assured, Secretary."

After hanging up Tang Ye's call, Han Guangyao rubbed his chin and thought to himself: Sure enough, when Tang Ye takes action on this matter, everything becomes simple. This is enough to prove Tang Ye's ability.

Subsequently, Han Guangyao dialed Gao Hong's number.

"County Magistrate Gao, I just finished communicating with Tang Ye. The Water Pump Factory coordination meeting has ended, and the next step is the cleanup work."

When Gao Hong heard this news, his mood sank slightly, but he pretended to be very happy: "County Magistrate Tang's efficiency is indeed very high. Previously, letting Chen Hai handle this matter not only failed to get it done but actually intensified the conflict."

Han Guangyao paused for a few seconds, his tone becoming extremely heavy and serious: "The problem at the Water Pump Factory is just the tip of the iceberg regarding the county's state-owned assets. Over the past few decades, due to various external and internal reasons, a large amount of state-owned assets have been lost, and national interests have ended up in private pockets. This must attract our high attention."

Gao Hong sighed: "That is also a result caused by the times."

Han Guangyao, however, disagreed: "County Magistrate Gao, since we know that the times left behind such mistakes, why don't we start reflecting from now? Especially those who use policy loopholes and get rich off the sweat and blood of the people—we must dampen their arrogance."

Gao Hong realized that Han Guangyao was likely going to have major moves next, so he asked: "Secretary Han, do you have any specific instructions?"

Han Guangyao took the opportunity to say: "This year, we must include the liquidation of state-owned assets as an important task for the Government. We must screen out inferior assets and, by pushing them to the market, let these assets find a suitable home."

"In addition, the Audit Bureau must conduct an audit of state-owned assets. Once problems are discovered, they must be severely punished without leniency. I will have comrades from the Discipline Inspection Commission cooperate with your work."

Gao Hong was shocked: Han Guangyao was using this opportunity to reach his hand into the Audit Bureau.

And the Audit Bureau was precisely the greatest source of power he currently controlled.

"I will formulate an implementation plan as soon as possible and submit it to you for review!"

Although Gao Hong was very unhappy, he could only cooperate with Han Guangyao.

Inside the County Magistrate's office, Gao Hong's face was clouded with worry.

He had received definite news that Tang Ye had sent people to arrest Ren Zilong and had successfully solved the Water Pump Factory's problem, which made him quite depressed.

Because he had originally counted on Ren Zilong to obstruct Tang Ye from pushing forward the reform of revitalizing state-owned assets.

After Ren Zilong was arrested, those who were originally waiting to see a joke all became silent as cicadas in winter.

Within the scope of this asset revitalization, many assets had to be liquidated, which would certainly involve acts of misappropriating and embezzling public funds.

Everyone had originally thought that since these were all historical legacy problems and they weren't the only ones encroaching on public assets, they held onto the wishful thinking that "the law does not punish the masses."

However, Tang Ye's thunderous methods in dealing with Ren Zilong in public were truly chilling.

The landline on the desk rang, and Gao Hong reached out to answer it.

The call was from the Director of the Grain Bureau.

In this asset revitalization, the Grain Hotel was also within the scope of coverage.

"County Magistrate Gao, I heard that Old Ren from the Water Pump Factory was arrested?"

"Yes, Ren Zilong is suspected of encroaching on state-owned assets. I just received instructions from Secretary Han that we are going to conduct a major inventory of all state-owned assets in the county. Before that, you need to prepare yourself mentally and ensure there are no problems with the accounts." Gao Hong's tone carried a trace of helplessness.

"Must the Grain Hotel be sold off?"

"This is the trend of the times; don't hold onto any other ideas."

"Sigh, I'll go think of a way!"

Their "old nests" were being taken down one after another!

At this moment, what welled up in his heart was not annoyance, but worry, a fear that when the reckoning came, it would implicate him.

Gao Hong pondered to himself: he had already done his best to safeguard the interests of this group of old cronies.

From here on out, he would continue to keep a low profile; as for them, they would have to fend for themselves!