Chapter 1006: Directly obtain evidence?

Su Yang lives up to his name; you weren't trying to use this kind of method against me, were you? Then I'll simply give you something even more intense.

Since we're playing, let's play big—directly thrust into the city.

Hou Junlai said: "Secretary Zhang, regarding this matter, our Discipline Inspection Commission indeed hasn't received any reports. Moreover, whether those two people really gave money to County Magistrate Su needs solid evidence; it can't remain just talk, otherwise it's slander, it's framing—no one would want to bear that charge."

Zhang Jiangbo said: "That's natural, but Comrade Su Yang's identity is special; he's a leading cadre in our county, we can't just say investigate and investigate."

"Of course, I'm still quite willing to keep this matter within Lieshan County for resolution. So we won't report it to the Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission for now; let your Discipline Inspection Commission comrades conduct the investigation. If the bribery is true, we can still report upward later."

"Although I'm new here, as the top leader of the county, I still want to protect our cadres. If this gets out, no matter the final outcome, it will affect Comrade Su Yang's reputation."

Hearing this, Su Yang wanted to curse. You've said all the nice and nasty words; actually the real purpose is just to affect my reputation. Naturally, this wouldn't even get them to bring it up at the Standing Committee meeting—logic says no. Just to slightly affect my reputation? That would be painless and meaningless.

Hou Junlai looked at Su Yang, seeking his opinion: "County Magistrate Su, by reason, our same-level Discipline Inspection Commission has no authority to investigate you, so this matter still depends on your decision."

That's also true: the County Discipline Inspection Commission can investigate section-level cadres anytime, but for deputy division-level cadres they usually need to apply to a superior Discipline Inspection Commission. Especially since they're members of the County Standing Committee team.

Su Yang said: "Since Secretary Zhang said that, let's do as he says. Everyone also remember, Secretary Zhang is not only our County Party Secretary but also the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee; to some extent, he also represents the Municipal Party Committee."

Zhang Jiangbo gave a hehe laugh: "Comrade Su Yang seems quite reasonable after all. Well then, since that's the case, I think we should conduct the investigation on the spot, to also clear Comrade Su Yang's name."

"Moreover, this isn't difficult. First, have the two project heads go to the Discipline Inspection Commission for questioning. Second, if County Magistrate Su doesn't mind, we can call the bank to check whether his account recently received any funds—just see if those two sums arrived."

Su Yang said: "What's there to mind? If I'm upright, I fear no shadow. If I didn't do this illegal and disciplinary act, mud can't splash on me; but if I really took the money, being caught and even punished would be just deserts."

"Following Secretary Zhang's approach, Secretary Hou, have your Discipline Inspection Commission comrades immediately go to the bank to fetch my account details, and be quick—don't delay the comrades' work."

At this point, he roughly understood why Zhang Jiangbo was making such a big fuss, specifically bringing up this matter at the meeting—he must already have solid evidence.

Now he just wants to know: if his account really had those two sums, what would Zhang Jiangbo do? Moreover, he himself hasn't really looked at his own account, nor has he enabled mobile SMS alerts; if there really were two deposits, he himself wouldn't know.

At this point, Zhang Jiangbo shifted tone: "We're all comrades in the same team; having the Discipline Inspection Commission people go directly might be a bit too aggressive? How about this: let one person from your government team go."

Zhao Nanxing immediately picked up the thread: "Great, great—then let Comrade Ma Su, the deputy director of our government office, go to the bank; I'll notify him."

The two sang in harmony; superficially they were speaking well of Su Yang and sparing him embarrassment, but in fact they were finding ways to sideline the Discipline Inspection Commission.

If the Discipline Inspection Commission handles it, letting Hou Junlai take the initiative, even if those two deposits truly existed, the details he brings back would absolutely show none. But if Ma Su handles it, even if there were none, he could make it appear as if there were.

Everyone present are old foxes; anyone can see what kind of trick they're playing.

Hou Junlai looked displeased; this is completely not putting his Discipline Inspection Commission secretary in their eyes, and also not respecting their work.

He was about to stand up and speak, but Su Yang stopped him: "That's also fine. Thank you, Secretary Zhang and County Magistrate Zhao, for your care. Since I took up everyone's meeting time today, I apologize again—please wait a moment."

Chen Bo, though seeing Su Yang full of confidence, thought he surely had a countermeasure, but Zhang Jiangbo and Zhao Nanxing making such a big move couldn't be baseless! Could it be that this County Magistrate Su has changed his temperament? He used to be someone who wouldn't tolerate a speck of sand in his eyes. Could he really be planning to pin this charge on himself?

But Su Yang's attitude this time is very firm; he wants to chime in but finds no chance, so he can only quietly observe the situation's development.

Zhou Yanru also looked anxious; this whole thing happened solely because Su Yang earlier looked after him and Hou Junlai. Otherwise, if Su Yang had followed proper procedure, those two wouldn't even have qualifications to attend. In fact, the real beneficiaries are them two; he always feels a bit indebted.

Ma Su had actually already been at the bank; after receiving Zhao Nanxing's call, he returned swiftly to the County Party Committee compound with the account details he'd previously obtained.

She felt smug inside: "Su Yang, you don't buy my soft approach? Since you won't take the soft, I'll give you the hard. Let's see how you end up today." Even now, she imagined Su Yang's face turning dark, even flushed with anger, yet unable to defend himself when criticized on the spot.

However, it seems just a round of criticism, not enough to quell resentment. Lately, all these matters are caused by Su Yang. Without Su Yang, they'd be sharing gains and rains; Geng Miao, this tumor, would have been thoroughly cleared, so next it should be them taking charge.

Yet, Zhang Jiangbo unleashed this group attack, not expecting it to end so painlessly; he waited one side for Ma Su to bring back the account reconciliation details, while also waiting for something else.

Just then, the phone on the table suddenly rang; he glanced at the caller ID, then told everyone present: "This is the Provincial Government General Office calling; it should be a work matter, so I won't go out to answer—I'll put it on speaker, and we can all listen together. That way I won't have to relay it later one by one."

Saying that, he pressed the speakerphone in front of everyone.