Chapter 640

At this moment, Ye Xianggao's complexion turned rather ugly. This was clearly something he had already decided on, and in his view it was certainly going to be carried out.

Ma Qiming, what are you trying to do? Do you have a screw loose? Weren't you the one who said whatever you said before?

At this moment, the atmosphere on the scene visibly stagnated for a moment; fortunately, Publicity Department Head Ji Minjia spoke: "I also think that, in principle, Sun Chengjun should be dealt with, but whether it should be suspension, removal, or a warning, a major demerit, etc., should we wait until we have thoroughly investigated this matter before reaching a conclusion? If it is true—that he directly fired his gun—then he should not only be removed but also receive a major demerit."

Su Yang pondered these words carefully; he seemed to lean toward support, yet also not. More accurately, this seemed more like an abstention, since there was still no clear conclusion. But his remarks, which might possibly increase the severity of the punishment, made Ye Xianggao feel quite pleased in his heart.

The next few people all expressed that they must impose severe punishment.

After the round, only Wen Qiren had not yet stated his position. Ye Xianggao then smiled and said: "County Magistrate Wen, what is your opinion? Although the comrades' opinions are leaning toward removal, if it is finally ascertained that he openly fired his gun in violation of the relevant police regulations, we will then report to the superior authorities and pursue the matter to the end."

Wen Qiren glanced at Su Yang, then scanned everyone, before saying: "I also heard everyone just now; basically, after going around, everyone agrees that he must be dealt with and severely punished, so I fully agree with Secretary Ye and the comrades' opinion: first suspend him, then wait for the final investigation report, and based on the severity of the circumstances, add further punishment."

"Comrades, this is not an ordinary shooting incident; you should know whom he shot—he shot our Lieshan Xian's little god of wealth! Why do I say this? I believe everyone can understand: Geng Biao is Geng Miao's brother, and Chairman Geng is the chairman of the pillar industry of our Lieshan Xian, leading the Twin Ditch Large Koji Winery, whose annual tax revenue directly affects the financial operation of our entire county."

"I'm not exaggerating when I say that everyone's wages are paid by the winery. Now that we've caused this uproar, what do we do if the winery becomes unhappy? You should know that this is a top-ranking baijiu enterprise in the country, and it is a star enterprise of Jincheng City and even the entire Ganzhou Sheng."

"The key is that Chairman Geng himself is still a Provincial People's Congress Deputy, and he also has such and such connections in the province; if he were dissatisfied and pushed this matter up to the province, who would bear the responsibility? County Magistrate Su, do you think I'm right?"

Su Yang's heart gave a slight jump; it seemed that Wen Qiren was trying to drag him into this as well, clearly intending for him to bear the responsibility.

Su Yang said: "County Magistrate Wen's words, spoken from the heart, have indeed deeply shaken me. This talk of responsibility, that talk of responsibility, even gives me a sense of guilt."

"As for this point, I will not evade it. But I want to ask: if such a great Lieshan Xian truly depends on this single winery for survival, what prospects and development can there be? And to say that everyone's wages are paid by the winery—put bluntly, that they are given to us by them—doesn't that make everyone blush?"

"With so many of us government officials, do we really have no productivity at all? I'll put it bluntly: if this winery collapses, what will happen? Will these people still be able to survive?"

"Furthermore, Geng Miao is merely the person in charge of the winery, and the winery is not his private enterprise; why does everyone insist on treating him like a savior, revering and respecting him here?"

"Of course, I am not criticizing our local entrepreneurs; I am speaking from my feelings about the current situation. Although I have just arrived and am not fully aware of the specifics, today I want to share my thoughts: the development of Lieshan Xian cannot rely entirely on the Twin Ditch Large Koji Winery, nor should we, because of that little bit of pitiful fiscal revenue, treat the Shuanggou winery as a deity to be worshipped."

"Thus, our entire county's industries have been labeled with the Twin Ditch Large Koji mark and with Geng Miao's mark. I even heard that our county's business environment is extremely poor; even if someone wants to invest, they will be squeezed out by Geng Miao, and even driven away by some underhanded tactics. Therefore, I believe that for the healthy development of Lieshan Xian, we need to reclaim operating rights through lawful and compliant policies and management measures."

"Furthermore, we must turn around our business environment so that outsiders do not simply shake their heads and walk away when they hear that Lieshan Xian is seeking investment. Perhaps I have gone off topic; now I will return to the point and speak about the matter of disciplining Deputy Director of the Public Security Bureau Sun Chengjun."

"I personally strongly oppose this; according to the reports I have received, the suspect Geng Biao seized a gun and assaulted the police, and as a people's policeman, Sun Chengjun's firing of his gun at this moment was legal and compliant."

"Without having clarified the facts, to blindly punish Comrade Sun Chengjun for this brave and fearless act is unfair to him."

"Moreover, we cannot, just because this person is the security manager of the Twin Ditch Large Koji Winery, think of dodging the main issue and seeking to exonerate him. I dare to ask: if the person sent to make the arrest today were not Sun Chengjun but each of you present, and you were surrounded by dozens of so-called security personnel from the Twin Ditch Large Koji Winery holding long and short guns, and the so-called security manager openly seized a gun from you, how would you react?"

"I also know that my solitary opposition will not affect today's final outcome, but I hope that the record of today's meeting can be faithfully preserved and submitted to the superior authorities."

"Finally, I want to add one more thing: we cannot allow the Twin Ditch Large Koji Winery and its affiliated enterprises and their persons in charge to dominate and bully innocent people on this land of Lieshan Xian. As members of the leadership team of the County Party Committee and the County Government, we must, with the absolute authority of masters of the house, reclaim our state-owned enterprises."

Everyone hearing Su Yang say this turned black-faced. Originally today was just a perfunctory procedure, directly removing Sun Chengjun from office, which would let Lin Zhinan handle the case entirely, thereby avoiding involvement with Twin Ditch Large Koji, and Geng Biao would have nothing to do with it, so they wouldn't have to offend Geng Miao.

The benefits that should be there will still be there, and the days of Lieshan Xian will remain as before. Who could have imagined that Su Yang, upon arriving, would openly fire at Twin Ditch Large Koji in front of everyone? If this reaches Geng Miao's ears, he will surely fly into a rage, and the first to suffer misfortune will be Ye Xianggao.

As the County Party Secretary, the absolute top leader of the Lieshan Xian Government, he cannot even control a Vice County Magistrate; this will not only invite others to mock his leadership ability, but he himself will feel uncomfortable.

Once the standing committee meeting ends, everything that happened at the meeting will be transmitted to Geng Miao's ears, and Geng Miao will surely call him over.

Once the standing committee ends, everything that happened at the standing committee will be transmitted to Geng Miao's ears, and Geng Miao will definitely call him over.

Then how will he face Geng Miao?