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Chapter 1071 - Chapter 1071 Chapter 1027 Education as the Foundation

Chapter 1071: Chapter 1027: Education as the Foundation Chapter 1071: Chapter 1027: Education as the Foundation “`html

At this point, Gong Zheng had just finished speaking with decisive certainty when, nearby, Wen Baogui’s facial expression twitched unnaturally. However, he said in a deep voice, “Secretary, my opinion is that regardless of whether Comrade Qian Lingyun was involved in this matter or not, he must first, as a leading official and the responsible Deputy Director of the Provincial Education Department, bear the leadership responsibility for condoning his relatives’ domineering behavior. I suggest that the Provincial Committee immediately remove Comrade Qian Lingyun from his work position. Let Secretary Gong take charge, conduct a thorough investigation, and give a satisfactory answer to the masses.”

That was indeed ruthless. Wen Baogui’s tactic could be described as removing the ladder from under the cauldron. With this move, Qian Lingyun’s career was doomed. Even if he had nothing to do with this incident, he probably would not hold any significant positions in the future.

Nie Zhenbang pondered for a moment and then nodded in agreement, “Comrade Bao Gui’s opinion is well-founded. I think it’s feasible. Let’s arrange it this way, summon the other comrades, and brief them on the matter.”

Initiated by Wen Baogui’s proposal, with the support of the Provincial Discipline Inspection Secretary Gong Zheng and Provincial Committee leader Nie Zhenbang, the personnel change regarding Qian Lingyun encountered no obstacles at the Standing Committee meeting. Qian Lingyun, just a deputy department-level official, even with some support behind him, was not a key figure. At this time, naturally, none of the members of the Provincial Committee’s Standing Committee would offend the entire Standing Committee for his sake.

Having obtained the authorization of the Provincial Committee’s Standing Committee meeting, Gong Zheng moved quickly. He returned to the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission and immediately assembled an investigative team led by the Second Deputy Director of Discipline Inspection and Supervision. The team arrived at the Provincial Education Department the following morning.

In the office building of the Education Department, inside Qian Lingyun’s office at this very moment, he felt as if his head was on fire. Yesterday, Director Wang and his brother-in-law had come to report. The other side simply ignored them. Moreover, they made it clear that the matter was not to be settled as it was.

This infuriated Qian Lingyun, and now, some unsettling rumors had started spreading within the department. The phone on the desk began to ring. Glancing at the caller ID, Qian Lingyun did not dare to be negligent and respectfully picked up the phone, saying, “Minister Li…”

From the other end came Minister Li’s voice, “Lingyun, what’s going on? Just now, the provincial authorities held a Standing Committee meeting to specifically discuss your case. Governor Wen proposed, and Secretary Nie, Secretary Gong Zheng, and Minister Wei Ran, among others, all raised their hands in agreement, deciding to relieve you of your duties and have the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission form an investigative group to intervene.”

As the voice trailed off, Qian Lingyun was stunned, having not expected the situation to have escalated to this extent. Somewhat defiantly, he said, “Minister Li, I can’t accept this. Secretary Nie is retaliating against me.”

Before he could finish speaking, Minister Li responded sternly, “Qian Lingyun, shut up. Do not speak recklessly without any factual basis for your claims. You will be held responsible for that.”

After hanging up the phone, there was a knock at the door. Then, someone outside opened the office door with a key. Entering the doorway, Zhang Guobang, the Director of the Education Department, and Liu Yanni, the director of the office, led the way, followed by four men.

Zhang Guobang looked at Qian Lingyun with a mixture of pity and regret. He turned to the man leading the group behind him and said, “Director Ye, this is Comrade Qian Lingyun.”

Director Ye of the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission’s Second Discipline Inspection and Supervision Office, also the leader of this special task force for the Education Department, looked sternly at Qian Lingyun. He approached, took out the removal and appointment document from the Provincial Committee’s Organization Department, and handed it over, saying, “Comrade Qian Lingyun, this is the decision of the Provincial Committee’s Standing Committee and the Organization Department’s removal and appointment document. Effective immediately, the organization has decided to remove you from your posts as Deputy Director of the Hongjiang Province Education Department and as a member of the department’s Party group. Additionally, with the request of the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission and the permission of the Provincial Committee’s Standing Committee, the organization has decided to place you under ‘Shuanggui’ investigation. I hope you will cooperate with our work.”

Qian Lingyun was directly taken away by the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission. Inside the province, it did not cause much stir, as he was merely a deputy department-level official and, moreover, from a department like Science, Education, Culture, and Health. Even within the Provincial Education Department, it did not cause much of an uproar.

In fact, many were even pleased because Qian Lingyun’s departure meant a vacancy had opened up and with it, new opportunities for advancement.

At the guesthouse owned by the Provincial Military District, the Eight One Hotel, the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission has long-term rooms reserved here, being their regular partner.

Now, as Qian Lingyun entered the place, his heart was already in his throat. This was the legendary location where many officials and leaders had fallen.

On the fourth floor of the hotel, security bars were installed on the windows. The six rooms on the far west side were the ones long-term leased by the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission.

There was a saying within the province, if you reach the fourth floor west of Eight One, it means you are being sent off to the west.

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One of the rooms had been transformed into something resembling an interrogation room, with a table, a few stools, and a vast emptiness that made the space feel desolate.

The case of Qian Lingyun was different from the usual. When ordinary officials are put under “Shuanggui”–a disciplinary procedure within the Chinese Communist Party–their ranks remain in place, and certain protocols must be followed. However, Qian Lingyun had already been dismissed from his post. In fact, the provincial discipline inspection commission had already gathered quite a lot of information on Qian Lingyun’s case.

On the first day, after the staff from the provincial discipline inspection commission brought Qian Lingyun in, they didn’t start the interrogation right away. Instead, they arranged a room for him. Aside from being under 24-hour surveillance, the rest of his treatment was almost like staying at a hotel for a holiday.

News of Qian Lingyun being taken away spread as if it had grown wings, rapidly disseminating throughout the educational system of the province. As the saying goes, it’s not easy to lend a hand in the snow. However, there were definitely no shortage of people ready to kick someone already down. Throughout that day, the mailbox for complaints at the provincial discipline inspection commission received numerous allegations about Qian Lingyun.

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Inside the interrogation room.

Director Ye and a recorder sat in front of their desk, looking at Qian Lingyun who was seated across from them. At this moment, Qian Lingyun’s mental state still seemed quite good. His hair was meticulous, and his gold-rimmed glasses remained strikingly bright.

Looking at Qian Lingyun, Director Ye spoke, “Qian Lingyun, do you understand why you’ve been brought here? Regarding the matter involving your brother-in-law, can you explain? Who gave him so much power? Moreover, concerning the issue that your brother-in-law’s wife has started a business in educational materials, according to the complaints, you’ve made calls to education bureaus in various cities. What do you have to say about this?”

Qian Lingyun’s interrogation didn’t last very long; this case wasn’t of the kind that involved vast connections or particularly powerful figures. In fact, it was a very ordinary case. Under the mountain of evidence, Qian Lingyun quickly confessed to his wrongdoings.

In the office of Nie Zhenbang, the party secretary at the provincial committee, Gong Zheng was sitting on the sofa in the visitor’s area, reporting to Nie Zhenbang, “Secretary Nie, based on the investigation, and Qian Lingyun’s confession, while serving as the deputy director of the provincial education department, Qian Lingyun used his position to facilitate business for his relatives and family, giving orders to subordinate schools and institutions, securing massive benefits. Additionally, he is suspected of having a large portion of his wealth coming from unidentified sources. The discipline inspection commission, in collaboration with the prosecutor’s office, has seized his four properties in Hongjiang, along with cash, jewelry, luxury watches, and bankbooks, totaling over twelve million yuan. His wife and daughter have already emigrated and are beyond our reach now.”

Hearing this, Nie Zhenbang frowned, and a term naturally surfaced in his mind: “naked official.”

With a sigh, Nie Zhenbang also nodded, “Profound indeed. I hadn’t expected that such a serious issue would arise out of the very foundations of our education system. A glimpse reveals the whole leopard. It seems we must strengthen the education on the progressive nature of our leading cadres. We need to emphasize the study of legal concepts. We must acknowledge the importance of societal supervision and enhance our efforts in matters concerning petitions from the public, opening up avenues for people’s voices and administrative transparency. With a dual-pronged approach, we can curb corruption of power and the occurrence of official misconduct.”

Having said that, Nie Zhenbang nodded, “This case can be considered closed. Transfer it to the prosecutorial authorities to initiate legal proceedings. Summarize the material and publicize it throughout the province as a warning to all provincial-level officials.”

Gong Zheng nodded and answered, “Yes, Secretary Nie.”

As Gong Zheng was just leaving Nie Zhenbang’s office, Hong Feng walked in from outside, reporting, “Secretary Nie, Governor Wen is here.”

Hearing Hong Feng’s words, Nie Zhenbang stood up as Wen Baogui entered, his face looking somewhat grave. Looking at Nie Zhenbang, Wen Baogui sat down, and solemnly said, “Secretary Nie, there’s something I’ve just been notified of and I specifically came to report to you. Just now, I received a call from the minister of Suzhou, asking me to go to Jingcheng. He said he wanted to have a talk with me.”

Upon hearing this news, Nie Zhenbang sprang to his feet, his expression one of incredulousness. The news was just too sudden. Talked to by the Organization Department? What did this imply? He had received no prior hints about this. Reaching his level, it was impossible for Nie Zhenbang not to be worried.

Regaining his composure, Nie Zhenbang sat down again and looked at Wen Baogui, “Comrade Bao Gui, did the minister from Suzhou give any indication of what it’s about?”

Wen Baogui nodded and looked back at Nie Zhenbang, “From what the minister suggested, it’s very likely that I’m being considered for the position at the Ministry of Transportation on this trip.”

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