Chapter 969: with translation of chapter title

After hearing this, Su Yang's face involuntarily showed a flash of anger. If this matter really happened because of petty theft at the construction site, making him take responsibility, he would have no second thoughts, and he had even made the necessary preparations.

Even at the Standing Committee meeting, he had engaged in some maneuvering with Zhang Jiangbo and Zhao Nanxing, but to him that was merely basic procedure.

Regarding such an established fact, he had never considered denying it.

But if someone deliberately did this, how could he not be furious?

Hou Junlai slapped the table with a bang: "Bastards, they really stop at nothing! How has County Magistrate Su hindered them? How much effort have they put in for the county's development? Can't these bastards see it?"

"Fine, I've always been reluctant to come down hard on the county's cadres, thinking that roughly enough is fine, after all, the Discipline Inspection Commission's work can't truly ignore the organization's relevant regulations, otherwise 70% of the cadres would have to go drink tea."

"Regarding this bunch of bastards in Guantan Gou Zhen, there were indeed some complaint letters before, the reason being that they have a Sha He there, and they privately dredge sand in the river."

"To be frank, this is inherently environmentally destructive behavior, but previously Ye Xianggao and them, when they were secretaries, didn't take it seriously, and perhaps Yao Daya had given these people some favors, which is why our Discipline Inspection Commission didn't act."

"And Geng Miao basically looked down on this petty business, so this also caused Yao Daya to act more arrogantly in front of these township Party Committee secretaries and town mayors, and he didn't curry favor like Geng Miao and them."

"The root cause is that as long as he holds onto this sand quarry and has a certain income, it doesn't matter, so these people are very cliquish, which is also a sort of alternative."

"But I never expected these bastards, in order to frame you, to actually pull off such a despicable act; then don't blame me!"

"I have a suggestion: on one hand, let the Public Security Bureau comrades conduct a thorough investigation and summon the relevant personnel; on the other hand, I will have people immediately organize the materials."

"If they can accept the Public Security Bureau's questioning and truthfully confess their crimes, they could be let off lightly. Making it this far is not easy for anyone, but if they persist in their own way and go further down the road of illegality and indiscipline, then I cannot be blamed."

Su Yang nodded heavily. Such power as the Discipline Inspection Commission, he normally wouldn't use; once used, it means there's no turning back. This time he also restrained himself well, not rushing in personally, anyway this is the Discipline Inspection Commission's matter, Hou Junlai knows the score.

Lao Mo said: "Give them enough face, this also counts as leaving Secretary Zhang and County Magistrate Zhao some dignity. If they don't want face, I don't mind giving them a surgical strike."

"Although I'm no longer in the Public Security Bureau, the bureau's comrades still respect me this old man. In the execution of this matter, I will lead from behind."

"Finally, if someone really wants to make trouble for the Public Security Bureau over this, I'll take the blame; I can fully say it's a case that was already filed earlier, just not processed yet."

"The relevant procedures and processes, the Public Security Bureau already has them, because earlier someone had indeed brought this up, but at the time, due to the larger environment, no one dared to really act on this matter, and no one wanted to stir up this stagnant pool."

"After all, since Geng Miao didn't even touch it, others also wouldn't want to get involved. This way, we can completely remove Comrade Sun Chengjun from the picture, letting him sit firmly in the position of Public Security Bureau chief."

These words made Su Yang feel warm-hearted. Sun Chengjun, to some extent, is escorting and protecting him, while Lao Mo is escorting and protecting Sun Chengjun; in the end, it's all for his protection.

But he still said: "You're no longer in the bureau now; doing things this way, if not careful, will instead give them a handle to grab. What should be the Public Security Bureau's responsibility, let the Public Security Bureau bear it. Since Sun Chengjun is the bureau chief, then this burden is for him to carry."

"You certainly can't stay idle either, because this involves their clan mentality; if they get news of a Public Security Bureau investigation or such, they might band together to resist. You must definitely find people to do their ideological work, and fragment them from within in advance."

"This time, if we don't act, fine; but if we act, we must use thunderous means. Because they aren't without backing, and they aren't just ordinary common folk; every step of our action must be thoroughly planned before we can move."

Lao Mo said: "Good, in this matter we must certainly let them know what it means that the people's will cannot be violated, what it means that justice cannot be violated! A bunch of shameless beasts, we finally managed to hope for a leader who could actually do some practical things, yet for some so-called face and status, for power and profit they use such disgraceful tactics."

"In our Lieshan Xian for most of our lives, it's been with Geng Miao this tumor present; even before Geng Miao rose to prominence, such things never happened. At the very least, we could still put some issues on the table; even if there's political maneuvering, it's nothing more than making an excuse."

Su Yang said: "Alright, getting angry harms the body; after all, I'm fine, all good. Today everyone will eat vegetarian, and after eating we'll slowly resolve the issue. Otherwise, should I call Department Head Cheng? Oh, and also County Magistrate Li, have them come over too. I think this place is great; finding another spot like this in the county really isn't easy."

Hou Junlai said: "Okay, okay, okay, good, good, good. This place of mine used to be where the ugly daughter-in-law feared seeing her in-laws, that is, when people smiled to each other's faces on stage but kicked and punched behind the scenes, I hid here in a little quiet spot. Being able to earn your esteem, I still feel quite pleased in my heart."

Not long after, Chen Bo and Li Lingyu also came. The two, upon seeing the three people present, roughly guessed what the matter was about.

However, Chen Bo still laughed and asked: "You're secretly hiding here to eat vegetarian, why are you calling us? We're not dieting, nor avoiding certain foods; we eat what we should eat."

Hou Junlai said: "Isn't it just a bunch of old guys drinking, with hardly any female comrades, doesn't that look boring?"

Chen Bo joked: "If you ever have that idea, I'll have the Publicity Department call over a few newly assigned college students for you. I'm already an old man with faded pearls, I'm afraid I can't match your demand."

Even the usually quiet Li Lingyu couldn't help but say: "Going by what you say, I'm afraid I don't even qualify as an old woman with faded pearls."

Chen Bo said: "No, no, no, your age is just right. Because I'm currently in this awkward stage, I can't reach down to those lively young girls, nor can I reach up to mature women who still have charm, so I say I'm in this awkward phase."

Secretary Hou, hearing this, burst out laughing: "Actually you're wrong; your age exactly matches the tastes of those old comrades. As for County Magistrate Li, it might well be the dream of these young folks—being able to rise to position and borrow influence."

Saying this, they all turned their gazes toward Su Yang together.