Chapter 1107: Not Giving Any Face

Liu Qing's resentment and anger were only because, as a dog, he received no benefits, whereas so many people who served as lackeys for those coal bosses—why was he the only one made to take off his uniform?

His extreme inner imbalance caused him to suddenly have many thoughts.

Even a cornered rabbit will bite, let alone him, the company commander of the Public Security Brigade.

The next afternoon, Xu Jinxiu personally knocked on Su Yang's office door.

Su Yang saw that it was Xu Jinxiu coming and felt a bit surprised; the Public Security Bureau Director, one of the three top officials of the procuratorate, judiciary, and public security, was now reporting work to him.

Of course, theoretically this is impossible, but under the current circumstances it's not impossible to lean on reporting work.

Indeed, Xu Jinxiu said: "Leader, regarding the matter you instructed, we have already finished it in the bureau."

The officer who was responsible for this case at the time, Liu Qing, was transferred to the mine police unit and given a serious demerit; if his later performance is poor, he can be directly dismissed.

As for that woman, she has indeed vanished without a trace.

I originally wanted to expand the scale and scope to look for her, but after thinking it over, this matter concerns you; if word got out that you had a story with a hostess, it would probably affect your image.

So I handled it as I said above, and I'm here specifically to make a report.

Su Yang tapped his fingers on the table and said: "Heh, our Public Security Bureau's combat effectiveness is indeed low; logically, for such a group, we should have long known them inside out."

If I were a member of the Public Security Brigade, I would know where that person is within two hours.

Therefore, for this competitive posting, it is necessary to clear out all those who hold positions but lack the ability.

Let those who are capable and talented take those positions.

How are you preparing for this matter?

Xu Jinxiu's brows involuntarily furrowed; his reason for coming in person and lowering his stance was precisely to hope that Su Yang would not continue with the competitive posting.

Normally, as the Public Security Bureau Director, he has expressed this stance; if Su Yang doesn't want to become a lone figure or continue as a bare-pole commander, he should accept his suggestion.

But unexpectedly, Su Yang still clung to this matter; in that case, his trip was in vain and his lowered head was for nothing.

She said: "Our bureau's mid-level cadres have all undergone serious examination and selection, and they also meet all regulations and statutes."

"Because of this competitive posting, everyone hears about it and feels strong resistance, especially the grassroots comrades."

"Because under the leadership of these mid-level cadres, their current work progresses smoothly, case-handling efficiency is high, and these mid-level cadres have no violations; to make them participate in a competitive posting for no reason—putting it politely, they find it hard to understand and obey; putting it bluntly, they might curse behind our backs."

"So on this matter, I still want to stick to my own opinion."

Then Su Yang laughed: "Bureau Chief Xu is indeed not bad, having his own stance and being very firm; firmness is good, but it doesn't mean your decisions or thoughts are correct."

"I like to speak my mind upfront, so you won't come back later saying I'm being unreasonable."

"I'll give you at most three days; if you haven't started the competitive posting within that time, I have the right to suggest to the County Party Standing Committee that the Public Security Bureau Director be replaced."

"If the County Party Standing Committee doesn't approve, I can also suggest to the Municipal Political and Legal Affairs Commission; if that fails, I can go to the Provincial Public Security Department."

"You figure it out yourself."

Having said that, Su Yang directly picked up his tea cup; he knew what Xu Jinxiu was thinking, and he knew that to Xu Jinxiu's ears, his words were just nonsense.

But such a matter, Xu Jinxiu couldn't keep it to himself; he would definitely go look for Pan Wenhai or other county leaders—in short, he wants to make Xu Jinxiu feel a sense of crisis.

As long as Xu Jinxiu feels uneasy, the Public Security Bureau's interior will soon be divided.

Indeed, as soon as Xu Jinxiu came out, he went to find County Magistrate Niu Guoqing to vent his grievances.

"'County Magistrate Niu, how can Su Yang be so overbearing? He hasn't even figured out the situation in our county, doesn't know what the Public Security Bureau is really like, and yet he wants to remove all these mid-level cadres and replace them with a new batch.'"

"'I know he doesn't want to be a bare-pole commander, but isn't he acting too hastily? Moreover, even Secretary Pan hasn't nodded on this—who gave him the guts to do these things?'"

"'The key is what happened that night; it gave him a handle, and he's been fixated on it, wanting to wreak havoc inside the Public Security Bureau. Secretary Pan went out to play golf yesterday; normally at this time he doesn't want us to disturb him, so I came to see you to see if we can stop him.'"

"'If the Public Security Bureau lets him insert his people, then many things will become much harder to handle later.'"

Niu Guoqing sized up Xu Jinxiu from head to toe; actually, Xu Jinxiu's mind— he saw through it at a glance.

What Xu Jinxiu worries about now is Su Yang and Pan Wenhai, as well as the coal bosses behind them, fighting it out; if they push the Public Security Bureau to the point it can't cope, for Pan Wenhai it would merely mean replacing the Public Security Bureau Director.

The Public Security Bureau's power can still be controlled in their hands, but Xu Jinxiu would be sent to the Cold Water Office, which he cannot accept.

Otherwise, with the current situation, even a person could figure it out with their heel; Su Yang's so-called competitive posting simply won't work.

Of course, this is also his own understanding and view.

He said with a smile: "You don't need to rush; as long as you hold fast to your disagreement, what can he do? Could he really suggest to Secretary Pan, or give advice to the Organization Department to replace you as Public Security Bureau Director?"

"'Besides, he doesn't even look at what kind of place this is; his Deputy Secretary, put nicely, is the third-in-command of the County Party Committee, put bluntly, is just hanging in midair, good for nothing.'"

"'Put your heart back in your belly; he can't do anything to you.'"

"'I can't guarantee anything else with all my might, but on the Standing Committee he wouldn't even dare to think about it, and Secretary Pan would certainly not agree either.'"

"'But if they really go to the Political and Legal Affairs Commission to give advice, that's their business; we can't intervene.'"

"'Of course, the precondition is that your Public Security Bureau, from top to bottom, must be of one mind, with no one having any other ideas.'"

"'Also important: during this period, try not to have any incidents; once an incident occurs, he will find another excuse.'"

"'I still have some things to do; I need to make a trip to the provincial capital—you go ahead and get busy with work.'"

Having said that, he got up and left directly.

Xu Jinxiu's face instantly turned grim; including County Magistrate Niu Guoqing, all the County Party Committee leaders appeared to be cowed by Pan Wenhai's lustful might.

But what they really think inside, only they themselves know.

Especially County Magistrate Niu Guoqing, he wished Su Yang would just stab Pan Wenhai in the face with a knife, then both would get lost, so he could sit back and reap the fisherman's gain; otherwise, being County Magistrate would be too stifling for him.

At the same time, Xu Jinxiu also knew that County Magistrate Niu Guoqing's trip to the provincial capital was certainly not for work; he might also be going to enjoy himself.

Now his feeling is that a strong enemy is approaching, while our side's commanders are still reveling in peace and prosperity, not taking it seriously at all.

When the time comes and someone really puts a knife to his throat, who knows if he'll still be able to sneer as he does now—truly sad……