thefictionvixens Chapter 126 Lack of Responsibility
Chapter 126 Lack of Responsibility
"This is clearly a frame-up."
Sha Ruijin put down the whistleblower materials and said with a solemn expression.
Tian Guofu reminded him from the side:
"Secretary Ruijin, we all know this is a frame-up. But the problem is, we must give the proper response."
Sha Ruijin said in a deep voice:
"We're going to surrender just because they produce this level of work? If this continues, who will dare to contribute to the anti-corruption efforts in Handong?"
"Secretary Ruijin, these photos are actually quite high quality." Tian Guofu stepped forward, spread out the photos on the table, picked up one of them, and said:
"Look at this picture. This is from one of Hou Liangping's street arrests of problematic officials. His kicking motion would easily provoke outrage, wouldn't it?"
Sha Ruijin took the photo and examined it carefully. His eyebrows furrowed instantly, and he said with displeasure:
"What's wrong with Hou Liangping? He's just arresting people, but this cadre was clearly already handcuffed and incapacitated. Why did Hou Liangping kick him? That's unacceptable!"
"But the truth is, as soon as Hou Liangping handcuffed the man, the man yelled that his black dog was biting him, and Hou Liangping was kicking the dog in self-defense," Tian Guofu said with a wry smile.
"But after some later modifications, it became this picture: Hou Liangping, wearing a uniform, beating a handcuffed prisoner in the street."
Sha Ruijin was taken aback.
He quickly brought the photo close to his eyes again and examined it carefully for a minute.
He then coughed lightly twice and said:
"Yes, there are definitely signs of post-production. The person who created the photo is no ordinary person."
Tian Guofu quietly pursed his lips, then pointed to a passage of text and said:
"Look at this again. Hou Liangping went to the airport without approval and arrested a senior executive involved in a case in public, which led to the executive's daughter committing suicide by jumping off a building the next day."
Sha Ruijin had learned his lesson. He guessed that there must be something wrong with this passage, so he looked at Tian Guofu and remained silent.
Tian Guofu, no longer daring to reveal the answer, directly announced the correct one:
"In fact, this boss is suspected of embezzling state-owned assets in huge amounts. If they had waited for layers of approval before arresting him, he would have already flown abroad and disappeared! As for his daughter jumping off the building, that was purely due to the family going bankrupt and being targeted by debt collectors. What does that have to do with Hou Liangping?"
Sha Ruijin once again lamented that the person who produced the whistleblower materials had malicious intentions and deserved to be punished.
These things, when placed before experts like the Discipline Inspection Commission and the Procuratorate.
The problem can be seen at a glance, revealing the truth of the matter.
But non-professionals can't tell the difference.
Ordinary people can't see it either.
Once these materials are exposed, they will deal a huge blow to the Handong Procuratorate system and even the entire political and legal system.
By then, it would be too late to take action.
But removing Hou Liangping now would be too disrespectful to this comrade who was willing to be at the forefront.
After thinking for a moment, Sha Ruijin asked:
"I remember Xia Qing was also falsely accused of being a 'naked official' (official whose family members have emigrated abroad). Do you think it could have been done by the same person?"
Tian Guofu shook his head without hesitation and said:
"Impossible. In the case of the 'naked official,' all the evidence was completely fabricated, forcibly generated, and had no basis whatsoever. How could it stand up to scrutiny? But this time, Hou Liangping's case is different. The photos were all modified from the originals, making it even harder to verify their authenticity. Also, Hou Liangping's handling of the case is indeed a bit... well..."
Sha Ruijin nodded heavily.
He understood what Tian Guofu meant.
In a situation like Xia Qing's, where there's no loophole to exploit, even if you desperately try to frame her, it won't compare to her remaining silent for a week, at which point public opinion will naturally fade away. If Xia Qing achieves something new, believe it or not, everyone will spontaneously support her.
But Hou Liangping is different.
Not to mention status and achievements, they don't even come close to Xia Qing's level.
The key point is that Hou Liangping's handling of the case in violation of regulations and disregard for rules are undeniable facts!
It's just that the allegations are more serious, but the actual situation is less serious.
But these things, they either exist or they don't.
Hou Liangping clearly belongs to the former category. His handling of the case itself was problematic, and the whistleblower materials simply listed and amplified the problems, putting them on the table.
You can't really say he was completely framed.
These kinds of reports are the most difficult to handle.
Sha Ruijin felt a headache coming on. If Hou Liangping had been more restrained and careful in handling cases in the past, how could he have put the provincial party secretary and the secretary of the discipline inspection commission in such a passive position at this time?
If we were to examine the issues rigorously and meticulously, Hou Liangping's methods of handling cases would have long been sufficient for him to be taken in for questioning by the Discipline Inspection Commission.
Therefore, this whistleblower report is not really excessive.
But that won't work now.
Hou Liangping had just arrested Liu Xinjian and was about to interrogate him when he was taken away for questioning, and the interrogation was temporarily suspended.
What do people outside the procuratorate and Hou Liangping think about this?
How can the comprehensive anti-corruption campaign in Handong be implemented?
Sha Ruijin fell into deep thought.
But one thing he didn't understand was that, especially at critical junctures, the top leader should be at the forefront.
The top leader should create a worry-free working environment for subordinates, make proper use of the fault tolerance and correction mechanism, provide a safety net for subordinates, and ensure that they fully implement the top leader's will.
When problems arise, they don't know how to handle them or how to express their stance. Over time, this will only cause the leader to lose all prestige and lose the support of the people.
This clearly demonstrates the difference in skill level between Sha Ruijin and Xia Qing.
In the previous investigation of the three officials, without any evidence, Xia Qing arranged for Qi Tongwei to lead the Provincial Public Security Bureau to raid Bozhong Real Estate Agency.
The phrase "Go ahead and do it, I'll take responsibility if anything goes wrong" allowed Qi Tongwei and Chen Hai to focus all their efforts on overcoming the challenges, ultimately achieving remarkable results.
And now.
When Sha Ruijin faced the accusation against Hou Liangping, he also thought about the public opinion environment and his own political future.
I almost backed out on the spot.
Hou Liangping was someone he employed, and Hou Liangping's every move could easily be interpreted as being at Sha Ruijin's behest.
He was afraid of getting tainted in any way, especially now that Chen Yanshi was in prison and his political resume was no longer perfect.
Sha Ruijin, with his stringent requirements, spared himself from even the slightest contamination.
After a long silence, Sha Ruijin slowly said to Tian Guofu:
"National wealth, I'm wondering, is it possible..."
Sha Ruijin knew that what he was saying was not pleasant to hear, but he decided to continue anyway:
"Let Hou Liangping suspend his work for a while. After the organization has questioned him and the investigation is clear, we can clear his name and then try Liu Xinjian. It's not too late."
Tian Guofu stared wide-eyed in disbelief!
Is Sha Ruijin backing out?
No, it's time to raise the white flag!
What happened?
While the soldiers at the front are still fighting fiercely, the secretary at the rear can't hold on any longer?
This decision will greatly boost the work enthusiasm and initiative of Hou Liangping, the entire anti-corruption bureau, and the public security, procuratorate, and judicial system in Handong.
That would be a devastating blow!
But Sha Ruijin clearly had no intention of changing his mind.
Adhering to the principle of "it's better to avoid trouble," Tian Guofu thought for a moment and then said:
"Alright, Secretary Ruijin, I'll inform Ji Changming immediately to suspend Hou Liangping's duties and have him come to the Discipline Inspection Commission for investigation!"