Official Career Storm
Chapter 405

Chapter 405: Chapter 405

She didn’t know what Zeng Yingrong really meant, or whether she would step in.

If she did step in, the so-called assault by Song Guanchao at the garment factory would be reversed.

And the administrative detention notice would be revoked.

So, she planned to delay a bit longer.

After all, once the administrative detention notice was sent to the Disciplinary Committee, the Committee would issue an internal party warning to Song Guanchao.

The administrative detention notice could be revoked, but an internal party warning was hard to revoke.

"Okay, I understand."

After Director Qin left, Wu Qiangwei called Secretary Wang.

She was worried that Secretary Lu or Mayor Zheng would hand the detention notice to Secretary Wang and ask him to quickly sanction Song Guanchao.

So, she felt the need to give a reminder.

Listening to Wu Qiangwei’s words, Secretary Wang said with difficulty, "Secretary Wu, according to the Disciplinary Committee’s procedures, this can’t be delayed."

Wu Qiangwei frowned, "I think the administrative sanction by the Dujiang County Public Security Bureau against Secretary Song is unjust. The case has some doubts."

Secretary Wang replied, "Secretary Wu, the Disciplinary Committee doesn’t interfere with police affairs; we only decide on sanctions based on outcomes."

Wu Qiangwei responded, "You can sanction Secretary Song now, but I want to remind Secretary Wang, if Secretary Song’s administrative sanction is revoked, his internal party warning will also need to be revoked."

"If the internal party warning was issued by the Disciplinary Committee, it has to be revoked by the Disciplinary Committee."

Secretary Wang paused, quickly grasped her meaning, and realized the complexity of the matter.

Sanctions can’t be issued recklessly.

Furthermore, sanctions are seldom revoked.

Generally speaking, once a sanction is given, it couldn’t be changed.

If changed, it implies problems in the work of the Disciplinary Committee.

Issuing random sanctions without thorough investigation implies incompetence within your department.

More seriously, it indicates that you, as the secretary, are also incompetent.

The Disciplinary Committee might bear no credit but must bear no fault.

Strictly speaking, even the police are under the supervision of the Disciplinary Committee.

Therefore, once Song Guanchao’s case was really reversed, the Disciplinary Committee department would find it hard to shirk responsibility.

After all, oversight is part of their job.

"Secretary Wu, then give me a deadline," Secretary Wang sighed, showing compromise.

"Three days."

"Okay."

Secretary Wang nodded and left.

Wu Qiangwei wanted to immediately speak to Zeng Li, but after careful thought, she felt it unnecessary.

She still had three days.

If Zeng Yingrong hadn’t intervened in two days, she would have Bai Ruyi visit Dujiang County.

She would testify, proving her illegal detention and that Song Guanchao was saving someone.

But she knew, this was not the best solution.

Once Bai Ruyi testified, it meant she was challenging the provincial sanction decision.

Therefore, Zeng Yingrong stepping in was the most appropriate.

This wouldn’t affect her relationship with the province and could help Song Guanchao escape the sanctions.

...

Zeng Yingrong received the call from Zeng Li last night.

After learning about Song Guanchao’s plight, Zeng Yingrong first flew into a rage, then felt an urge to laugh.

He hadn’t expected that Song Guanchao would be set up.

Laughter aside, he knew there were still matters to attend to.

He found Political Commissioner Zhong and explained the situation to him.

Political Commissioner Zhong was silent for a few seconds, then asked, "Tell me your plan."

Zeng Yingrong said, "Contact the provincial leaders and clarify the situation."

Political Commissioner Zhong shook his head, "Such matters should not be taken to the province. The disciplinary action from the province isn’t severe; the main purpose is to warn Guan Chao."

"If you want to help Guan Chao escape this penalty, we have to start at the county level."

Zeng Yingrong had never dealt with local government like this, but he knew that Political Commissioner Zhong had this kind of experience.

Political Commissioner Zhong said, "The reason for the punishment from the province is because Guan Chao hit someone at the garment factory. To solve it is simple; just go directly to the County Public Security Bureau and explain the situation."

"Remember, don’t make a big fuss about this. Keep it within the county bureau and handle it discreetly; don’t publicize it. Otherwise, it would be an embarrassment for the province, and that wouldn’t be good for Guan Chao."

"Okay, then I’ll contact the county."

"Don’t rush," Political Commissioner Zhong said. "First get in touch with Guan Chao and have him go to the county bureau with the few individuals involved that day."

"Clarify the whole story in front of the county bureau."

"Send a few people to bring over Mr. Li and Lu Xiaotian."

Zeng Yingrong scratched his head, "Is all this trouble necessary?"

Political Commissioner Zhong helplessly said, "If you want to solve this without any worries, this is the only way. Guan Chao is being targeted now; any minor procedural issue will be magnified."

"Alright, then I’ll make the contact."

Zeng Yingrong began making calls, first to Wu Ming, asking him to contact Bai Ruyi and request her presence at the county bureau.

Then he sent people to find Mr. Li and Lu Xiaotian, and then he tried to contact Song Guanchao.

But Song Guanchao’s phone was unreachable.

After several attempts, no one answered.

Having no choice, he contacted Zeng Li, who also hadn’t seen Song Guanchao.

A few minutes later, Zeng Li called back, "Brother Song has been detained!"

"Detained?" Zeng Yingrong was bewildered. Wasn’t it just a disciplinary matter? How could he have been detained?

After hearing the specifics from Zeng Li, Zeng Yingrong’s brow furrowed.

He found Political Commissioner Zhong, "Guan Chao has been detained."

"What happened?"

After Zeng Yingrong relayed the details, he cursed, "Dujiang County is utterly corrupt! Guan Chao is, after all, the secretary of the City Committee; setting aside his status, for this matter alone, they didn’t investigate and just indiscriminately detained him; is this how they handle things?"

"Dammit! I’m going to storm the county bureau now!"

"Calm down."

"Political Commissioner Zhong, Guan Chao is one of our Nanjiang Military District people! Even though he is retired, he still is! Now that he’s been apprehended, do we still have to follow procedure?"

"Justice will prevail everywhere!"

"In this case, Guan Chao is in the right, and we are in the right too!"

"Even if I were to kill the person in charge at the county bureau today, the higher-ups wouldn’t say a word!"

Zeng Yingrong felt a surge of anger burning within him.

Political Commissioner Zhong gave a wry smile, "If you really turn this situation into a mess, it will only hurt Guan Chao."

"Have you thought about why, up until now, Guan Chao hasn’t contacted you?"

Zeng Yingrong frowned.

Indeed, for such situations, just a call from Song Guanchao would prompt him to intervene.

Yet, Song Guanchao hadn’t called.

If it weren’t for Wu Qiangwei asking Zeng Li to inform him, he wouldn’t have known.

Political Commissioner Zhong said, "Didn’t Xiao Li tell you? Besides the Dujiang County incident, cash was also found in Guan Chao’s trunk. This indicates that the situation in Lingjiang City is complicated, and someone is targeting Secretary Wu. Guan Chao is just a scapegoat."

"If you make a big deal out of this now, although it might seem justified, it could be used by Secretary Wu’s opponents as a point of attack."

"So even if we are in the right, don’t escalate the situation; let’s handle it as previously discussed."

Zeng Yingrong grunted dully.

At that moment, his subordinate called, "Captain Zeng, we’ve found Mr. Li, but we couldn’t find Lu Xiaotian."

Zeng Yingrong said, "Secure him, and wait for my order."

After hanging up, Zeng Yingrong walked to the camp and loudly commanded, "Assemble!"

In a whoosh, a group of soldiers hurriedly ran out, quickly forming a square formation.

Zeng Yingrong ordered, "In five minutes, everyone fully armed!"

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