Chapter 180

In mid-December, a major event occurred in Meng Hu Ling Township, which was also a matter that brought great satisfaction to the people. Luo Ming'an and his group, who had been running rampant in the township, were detained by the police station for suspected crimes of opening a gambling den and gambling, and were subsequently transferred to the county's procuratorial organs to enter the judicial process.

Other personnel involved in gambling whose nature was not serious were punished with three to five days of detention and fines respectively.

This news was like a big stone thrown into the water. The first thing the common people would say when they met was, "Do you know? Crazy Luo has been caught."

The common people were happy. Luo Ming'an and his group were completely the black sheep of the township. They didn't know how many people they had harmed in the past, but his uncle was the deputy township head. Relying on this, he acted recklessly in the township, and no one could control him.

Some time ago, Luo Ming'an was beaten up by Su Xinghui and was honest for a while, but recently he started to act up again, as if he had found a strong backer again. He even opened a gambling den and harmed many people. Many people hated him to the bone.

Originally, everyone had no hope that the police station could control Luo Ming'an. Who knew that the police station would suddenly be tough, catch Luo Ming'an, and transfer him to the procuratorial organs.

Because Luo Ming'an was caught red-handed opening a gambling den, the evidence was conclusive, and the facts were clear, the procuratorial organs quickly approved the arrest. Luo Ming'an and his group were also transferred to the Shangjun County Detention Center, waiting for the public security organs to investigate, and then they could enter the judicial process.

In short, he was destined to fall this time.

That Boss Duan who broke his leg was also approved for arrest for the crime of gambling, but because he was receiving treatment in the hospital for his injuries, his criminal responsibility would be pursued after his injuries were healed.

During the process of transferring this case to the procuratorial organs, Tao Yan, the Secretary of the County Political and Legal Affairs Committee and Director of the Public Security Bureau, once wanted to intervene in this matter and let the procuratorial organs not approve the arrest. However, County Party Committee Secretary Ji Tao also inquired about this case. The evidence for this case was too conclusive, and the procuratorial organs could not refuse to approve the arrest.

Xu Shixie had looked for Ji Tao, saying that Boss Duan was an investor preparing to come to the county to invest, and asked if he could be released. This related to the county's investment environment. However, Ji Tao said that no matter who it is, they must first abide by the law. If they do not abide by the law, then Shangjun County does not welcome such investors.

Ji Tao did not give any face at all, which made Xu Shixie feel very embarrassed. He went to find Shan Guozhi in a rage, but how could Shan Guozhi come forward in such a matter? Ji Tao clearly had the reason on his side.

For some time, Shan Guozhi had been repeatedly frustrated in front of Zhang Kaishan and Ji Tao. His foundation in the county was slowly shaking. If he were to be frustrated in front of Ji Tao again for this broken matter, he would lose all his prestige in Shangjun County.

Shan Guozhi said to Xu Shixie, "Shixie, it's not that I'm talking about you, why are you so concerned about this broken matter? What's wrong with others cracking down on gambling? Everything still needs to have a basic sense of right and wrong. I think it's good to let those people suffer a bit."

Xu Shixie thought to himself, sense of right and wrong? Do the things you do have a basic sense of right and wrong? Have you received less money, or have you done fewer bad things? When you were having fun with Shu Rong, did you have a basic sense of right and wrong?

However, he didn't dare to say this to Shan Guozhi. He was so concerned simply because that Boss Duan had cooperated with Qian Hongye before, contracted Qian Hongye's projects, and sent him money. This time, someone came to his door with money again, and he couldn't just ignore it.

He rolled his eyes and said, "County Magistrate, this matter is not simple. Ji Tao never cared about the county's affairs before, but now he is reaching out repeatedly, which is unfavorable to us. If we don't stop this unhealthy trend, how can we mix in Shangjun County in the future?"

Shan Guozhi frowned after hearing Xu Shixie's words. What was Xu Shixie saying? A dignified deputy county magistrate, how could he speak like a hooligan in society? Not to mention calling Ji Tao by his name, what about unhealthy trends and mixing? If others heard it, it would be another uproar.

However, Xu Shixie was originally his fellow townsman, and he had followed him when he was the deputy director of the commune revolutionary committee. Xu Shixie had no education and spoke without level. Shan Guozhi was clear about this, and this was not a habit that could be changed overnight.

Shan Guozhi was of course very unhappy about Ji Tao reaching out randomly, but now it was an extraordinary period, and Ji Tao had the reason on his side in this matter. If he went to speak, it would be of no use, and instead, it would leave a handle for Ji Tao.

So Shan Guozhi said, "Shixie, pay attention to your speech in the future. You should respect the main leading comrades in the county. Let's do this: that Boss Duan has already been arrested, and the evidence is conclusive, so I can't help it. When it is tried, see if it can be sentenced a little lighter, and then handle a medical parole, isn't it the same?"

Hearing Shan Guozhi's words, Xu Shixie knew that this was probably all he could do, so he left cursing.

Seeing Xu Shixie's lazy appearance, Shan Guozhi could only shake his head helplessly.

However, Shan Guozhi was also very dissatisfied with Ji Tao frequently intervening in the county's affairs now. He was too overbearing and felt that the position of County Party Committee Secretary should have been his. He also thought that Ji Tao's forbearance and low profile after taking office were as they should be. Now that Ji Tao was just exercising the power of the County Party Committee Secretary normally, he couldn't stand it.