Chapter 1053: Counterattack in Desperate Straits, the Wind Has Shifted

He immediately stood up, took his phone and walked outside, pressed the answer button, then said respectfully: "Hello, leader, may I ask what instructions you have?"

From the other end came a voice of uncontainable anger: "Instructions? Do you think I can still give you instructions?"

"Who approved the matter of going to Ganzhou Sheng for investigation? Who gave you this authority?"

"Obviously they didn't do anything wrong, and even the appraisal report has been submitted to the hospital, yet you keep harping on this, insisting on making them confess under torture?"

"Good morning, several senior leaders have each called me, and they're all asking about one thing: when did our Discipline Inspection Commission's case handling become so inhumane?"

"The leader has repeatedly required that the Discipline Inspection Commission's case handling must be based on objective facts and evidence, not on one's own well-meaning speculation to arbitrarily label others."

"Besides that, they also have a video surveillance showing clearly that it was when Su Yang turned around to pour tea that the old comrade himself climbed onto the window and jumped down."

"Their contact was also intentional on the part of that old comrade."

"Moreover, regarding the other matters you're investigating, including Su Yang's account balance and the Yingbin project issues, do you really have to fixate solely on Su Yang and hound him relentlessly?"

"Do you know how the common people below are talking about us? Do you know how bad our image really is now?"

"It's precisely because of people like you and those like you that we're being smeared!"

"For this matter, you're not investigating the direction you should be, you're not catching the key points you should, and instead you're clinging to an insignificant official and refusing to let go."

"Moreover, this official has actually done some concrete work in the county, capable of changing the local urban construction and the people's income in a remote city of a western province through his own efforts—ask yourself, how many could achieve that?"

"With such an official, why has he become the key focus of our Discipline Inspection Commission?"

"By the way, I'll also tell you that this time, the relevant comrades of the Publicity Department were also summoned by the leader for a talk; the reason is simple: the state's public opinion mouthpiece must speak based on facts, not take things out of context due to personal preference."

"Moreover, one must not use the media as a tool for political maneuvering."

"Alright, that's all I have to say; you handle it yourself."

Having said that, he hung up the phone directly.

Listening to the dial tone on the other end, this number-two figure of the Discipline Inspection Commission was sweating profusely.

This department has its particularities; in rank, although he is ministerial level, even if placed in Jingcheng he is truly a real power holder.

But his superior is not an ordinary leader; he is one of the few who sit at the top and make decisions.

Normally, for such matters, the leader wouldn't even inquire, and handling Discipline Inspection Commission affairs is usually his responsibility.

Except for some very important matters involving leaders at vice-ministerial level or above, which would prompt him to inquire.

This time, however, it was actually because Su Yang, a deputy division-level official, suddenly flew into such a rage.

According to his previous understanding, this leader actually had no connection with Su Yang, and of course his relationship with Old Zhou and the others was also quite ordinary; otherwise the other side wouldn't have mobilized so heavily.

The reason the investigation team was formed wasn't something he could accomplish with just a sentence; necessarily, other leaders above have also spoken up.

In the Discipline Inspection Commission he could be considered half the master, but other departments aren't his to decide; now the leader has blamed all this on him, and although he feels wronged in his heart, he dare not complain.

However, anyone able to reach his position is certainly no ordinary person; he instantly realized the wind had shifted.

Because he caught the key phrase: "several leaders have made phone calls."

Especially since they had the evidence sent all the way to Jingcheng at once, which is far higher in stature than the scheming they had previously imagined.

Originally everyone thought Su Yang had no recourse and could only stubbornly hold out here; who would have imagined he had already prepared a backup plan, merely waiting for a desperate situation to suddenly erupt.

He briefly adjusted his emotions, then returned to the meeting room.

"Comrades, although we've all been working extremely hard these past few days, I won't say much about whether our methods and scale are compliant."

"Furthermore, the point I want to make is whether our previous overall direction was appropriate; we should all consider it."

"We came this time to investigate, not to inspect; our target is the problems that have arisen in Lieshan Xian as a whole, so as the primary responsible person of Lieshan Xian, it should be County Party Secretary Zhang Jiangbo."

"Whether it's the illegal construction issue of the Yingbin Dadao project, or the casualties caused by this sand river illegal mining accident in their county, plus the former county magistrate's jump-off incident and Su Yang's account balance, all are closely related to him. Next I will make the following arrangements……"

Ten minutes later, most of the investigation team headed to Lieshan Xian.

This previously stern, unsmiling standing deputy secretary again came to the small black room; this time he brought millet porridge and a cup of warm water.

"Comrade Su Yang, I know you've been wronged this time, but regardless, you still need to take care of your health."

"Think about it, you're someone with elderly parents and young children, the absolute pillar of the family; if something happens to you, how will the elders in the family cope? How will your unborn child fare?"

"Oh, by the way, I almost forgot to say this: your matter should actually be no big problem, because enthusiastic masses have already sent the relevant materials to us."

"We have already applied to a professional appraisal institution for an evaluation, which proves you are innocent."

"You say this comrade of yours has no problem—just tell our investigators that there's no issue, let us investigate, and look what you've done: you've caused such a huge blunder, nearly leading us to mistakenly harm an outstanding official like you."

"Moreover, speaking frankly, based on my many years of work experience, any official who has worked over five years inevitably has some issues, and if you investigate, you'll be able to find them."

"However, it's only for the sake of development, to continue contributing to the locality, that we've turned a blind eye to many minor aspects."

"But you alone are truly without even the slightest problem; our Discipline Inspection Commission wants to set you up as a model of clean officials, and at that time we will call on officials nationwide to learn from you."

"As for the improper conduct of some of our comrades earlier, we also apologize to you here."

"As for the balance on your card, when we get to the hospital later, just tell us the source; we already have a rough idea, we only need to verify it."

He said, hurriedly helping Su Yang to his feet and handing him a cup of warm water..

The sudden turn of events initially left Su Yang unable to react, but soon he also understood what was going on.

Just now his motionless body also showed a reaction, and the vital breath seemed to instantly return to normal levels.

Here the hot water hasn't even been swallowed yet, over there the ambulance has already arrived, and along with it came experts in nutrition and rehabilitation, who need to hurry and take him for recovery treatment.

However, this matter hasn't even ended here; the climax is only just beginning……

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