Zhou Chengjie finished reading the investigation report with a calm face, raised his head and stared at Ma Yuanchi a few times, and asked angrily: "Comrade Yuanchi, what do you think of this investigation report?" ”

Ma Yuanchi saw that his face was not good, and his heart was a little drumming, but he still replied stubbornly: "Secretary Zhou, I have carefully read this investigation report, and the general feeling is that the facts have been investigated more clearly, the evidence has been collected relatively completely, and there is no favoritism in any party, and the conclusions drawn are also based on facts and evidence, which should be more objective and fair." ”

Zhou Chengjie saw that Ma Yuanchi was saying this, his eyes were dodgy, knowing that he was more weak-hearted, and he also guessed that he wanted to ensure that Li Xuzhong passed, and the anger in his heart became worse, and he wanted to scold him sharply, but after thinking about it, he now has an unstable foothold in Chuzhong City, and the relationship between all aspects is intricate and sensitive, and he doesn't know Ma Yuanchi well enough, he doesn't know his background and background, and he doesn't know his personality, so it's better not to offend him for the time being.

So, he forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart and asked coldly: "Comrade Yuanchi, according to the conclusion of this investigation report, the two comrades who led the team to arrest gambling in the Qingyuan County Public Security Bureau have serious violations of discipline and law, what are you going to do with them next?" ”

Ma Yuanchi hurriedly said: "Secretary Zhou, my thoughts are like this: although the two comrades Xia Ying and Huang Chong have problems such as beating law enforcement targets and using guns in violation of regulations, they all have a reason, Xia Ying only started beating people after being abused by law enforcement targets, and Huang Chong was also forced to shoot to warn in the face of violent resistance to the law and the scene may get out of control. I have just called Li Xuzhong and suggested that the Qingyuan County Bureau criticize and educate these two comrades and not make further punishments. ”

Zhou Chengjie saw that he also took a step back, and no longer pursued Xia Ying and Huang Chong, it was not good to say anything about him, nodded slightly, pointed to the teacup in front of him with his hand and said, "It's been talking for so long, you can take a sip of tea!" ”

Ma Yuanchi knew that he wanted to drink tea by himself to mean "serving tea to guests", so he hurriedly picked up the teacup and took a sip, then stood up and said goodbye with interest.

Zhou Chengjie looked at the door thoughtfully, pondered for a while, picked up the confidential phone on the table and dialed Xia Ying's mobile phone.

"Xiaoying, the investigation report of the Municipal Public Security Bureau has come out, as I expected, this is a bastard conclusion that reverses black and white to confuse right and wrong, on the one hand, it is determined that you and the comrade surnamed Huang have the problem of beating law enforcement targets and illegally using firearms, and on the other hand, you have denied your accusations against Li Xuzhong and Rongxi Hotel on the grounds of insufficient evidence. However, Ma Yuanchi said just now that he would advise the Qingyuan County Public Security Bureau not to punish you and another comrade-"

As soon as he said this, Xia Ying asked angrily, "Do you agree with Ma Yuanchi's opinion?" Didn't I tell you? Ma Yuanchi and Li Xuzhong wear a pair of pants, and he is Li Xuzhong's backstage and umbrella. When you ordered the Municipal Public Security Bureau to investigate and handle this case, it was a mistake in decision-making, and you should have arranged for someone from the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection to come and investigate and deal with it. The handling of this issue that Li Xuzhong is now proposing to you is obviously biasing and protecting Li Xuzhong, and I resolutely disagree. ”

Zhou Chengjie patiently persuaded: "Xiaoying, I told you a long time ago: the political ecology of Chuzhong is relatively bad now, all kinds of forces are intertwined, complex and sensitive, and many officialdom ills are difficult to return, just like a puddle of muddy water, I am stepping into this puddle of turbid water now, I need to be cautious everywhere and be careful step by step, otherwise it is very likely to be drowned by this puddle of sewage."

"Taking Li Xuzhong as an example, when I ordered the city public security bureau to investigate his problem last week, I received a telephone call from Luo Guichang, secretary of the Qingyuan County CPC Committee, in the afternoon of the same day, who vigorously defended Li Xuzhong, saying that he was capable and courageous, and had made outstanding contributions to the comprehensive management and social stability of Qingyuan County.

"On Monday morning, when Comrade Li Haiping came to me to report on the city's recent important work arrangements, he also mentioned Li Xuzhong's problem, saying that he knew Li Xuzhong well, and that although Li Xuzhong had one or another minor problem, he was generally a good comrade who was honest and honest and had good ability, and he should not make mistakes on issues of principle, nor would he be able to act as a protective umbrella for the underworld, and he suggested that I should be cautious about this issue.

"Xiaoying, think about it carefully now: so far, the intercession for Li Xuzhong includes Mayor Li Haiping, Deputy Mayor and Director of the Public Security Bureau Ma Yuanchi, and Qingyuan County Party Secretary Luo Guichang, this is only the beginning of the investigation, and once I seriously deal with Li Xuzhong in the future, I don't know which heavyweights will stand up and speak for him.

"The most critical point is: Li Haiping is a little unconvinced by me, the number one who was transferred from other places, and wants to use the small circle he has painstakingly managed over the years to compete with me, the secretary. As a newcomer, I have not yet established my prestige in the leading group of the municipal party committee, and most of the team members are now waiting and hesitating, and it is not good to stand between me and Li Haiping. Therefore, even if I order the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection to investigate Li Xuzhong, it is estimated that it will be difficult to pass this matter if it is put to the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee for study and voting. ”

Xia Ying knew that Zhou Chengjie was in trouble, but it was really difficult to swallow this breath, so she said angrily: "You are the secretary of the municipal party committee, do you just watch them bully me?" Li Xuzhong and Li Hongbin are obviously two big corrupt elements, so you let them go unpunished like this? If you can't even do such a small thing, I don't think you need to be the secretary of the municipal party committee, resign early and go back to the provincial capital to serve your wife and children! ”

Zhou Chengjie smiled bitterly and said, "Xiaoying, don't be so willful, okay?" The secretary of the municipal party committee is not as easy to be as you think, and there is no absolute authority that you think. You have to understand one thing: authority is not entirely determined by identity, position and status, but on the basis of having a certain amount of power, by showing personal charisma, leadership level, and struggle strategy, so that subordinates are convinced and accumulated over time.

"As far as I, a new official, who has just taken office, is only the power of the secretary of the municipal party committee who can deter others, and there is not enough prestige for others to bow down to me. Moreover, my power is also restricted, and I cannot do whatever I want.

"Therefore, for Li Xuzhong's problem, I can only adopt a strategy of forbearance now, and I can't openly have a showdown with Li Haiping, Ma Yuanchi and others. But don't worry, if Li Xuzhong is really a corrupt person, I will definitely not let him go, but the time is not yet ripe, I hope you will understand my difficulties! ”