Reborn as a Noble's Son

“Secretary Mo, Secretary Zhao. This seems somehow inappropriate, doesn’t it?” Nie Zhenbang suddenly stood up.

Given the current situation, only Nie Zhenbang could withstand it. Zhao Kunlun was the secretary of the Political and Legal Committee and the head of the Public Security Bureau. In such an organization, orders between hierarchical levels were like military orders. Regardless of what was happening, Chen Le had to submit. It was a matter of attitude. Otherwise, even after this matter was over, Zhao Kunlun could take advantage of it to get rid of Chen Le.

“What is inappropriate?” Mo Zhihai sneered coldly, looking at Nie Zhenbang, wishing he could kill him with a glance. He had already made concessions, but now Nie Zhenbang was pushing against him. It felt like he was against the ropes, ready to break free. In a deep voice, Mo Zhihai said, “Nie Zhenbang, you are nothing more than a deputy county governor who is not in charge of this area. Don’t you think you are overreaching?”

Nie Zhenbang gave a slight smile. At this moment, Mo Zhihai was becoming somewhat unhinged. He was talking so bluntly even in public, disregarding his own status as the secretary of the county committee. It was indeed a case of panic when things got personal. He then said leisurely, “Secretary Mo, your criticism is justified. However, the recent incident of the Farmer’s Welfare Company stopping work, and the subsequent blockade are linked. Following the clues led us to Son of Ling. Please rest assured, Secretary Mo, we will definitely release him within 24 hours. However, Secretary Mo, according to the system, you are the party secretary and act as a parent to the whole country. Given the current situation, don’t you think you should recuse yourself? Your actions here can influence the attitudes of the investigators.”

Generally speaking, for such matters, it is not appropriate for Mo Zhihai to show up. Even if he had to take action, he should do it discreetly. Acting openly as he is now would be bad in terms of public perception. Looking at Mo Zhihai’s attitude, he seemed to be getting desperate.

Just then, outside the Public Security Bureau, four or five cars drove in directly. The sight of a car with a Bazhou City’s fourth license plate made Mo Zhihai’s heart skip a beat.

This fourth car has quite a few stories in Bazhou City. Early last year, the city government bought thirteen Mercedes-Benz cars at once. When it came to assigning car numbers, none of the city leaders wanted the fourth car. The first, second, and third cars naturally went to Liu Wenqing, Ding Aiguo, and Cheng Xinhua. When it came to the fourth car, Zhao Weihong didn’t want it, Li Yong didn’t want it, and the Standing Deputy Mayor of the City Government, Hu Weihua, also didn’t want it. Hu Weihua is an Uighur, whose Uighur name is Ali Ehmet. Hu Weihua is his Han name.

In the end, Bai Weimin, the Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission, took the fourth car. Bai Weimin’s words when he took the car were very classic: “I’m not afraid of death. I’m not afraid of four, I only hope that in the future, all the cadres in Bazhou City won’t be afraid of this number, nor this car.”

At this moment, the car stopped and Bai Weimin got out with a stern look on his face. Looking at the tense standoff, Bai Weimin’s expression darkened and he said sternly, “What’s going on here? Does this even look like a state agency? Are you guys fighting among yourselves now, ready to throw blows?”

Mo Zhihai adjusted his emotions and then walked up to him. In a low voice, he said, “Secretary Bai, you misunderstand. It’s not that, it’s that Director Nie and his team have arrested my son without reason. It’s been almost a day since he was arrested and they still haven’t released him. That’s why I’m a bit anxious. I apologize to the organization, this is my fault. I should have recused myself.”

At this moment, Mo Zhihai started to play the trick of the offender complaining first. Bai Weimin glanced at Mo Zhihai and felt a bit disgusted. If he didn’t know about this matter, he would definitely think that Mo Zhihai was right. But now? He gave him a cold, sweeping look.

Next to him, Leng Wenke, the head of the Second Inspection Office of the city’s Discipline Inspection Commission, had already stood up. He looked at Mo Zhihai with an indifferent expression, saying, “Comrade Mo Zhihai, now I announce one thing to you.”

Mo Zhihai also recognized Leng Wenke, who worked at the First Inspection Office of Bazhou City’s Discipline Inspection Commission, and was responsible for disciplinary inspection work in direct city institutions. The Second Inspection Office was responsible for disciplinary inspection and supervisory work in Ku City, Li County, and Tamu County. Hence, for the civil servants in Li County, Leng Wenke was probably the second scariest person after Bai Weimin.

Upon hearing this, Mo Zhihai’s face completely changed. It seemed his secret was out. His son’s arrest was only a precursor.

“Comrade Mo Zhihai, according to the decision of the special meeting of the city’s People’s Congress Standing Committee, your qualification as a deputy to the Bazhou City People’s Congress has been revoked. According to the city committee’s standing committee, your all work has been suspended for the time being. The work of Li County Committee and County Government will be presided over by Deputy Secretary and County Governor Wu Zhixiong. Now, please come with us.” Leng Wenke’s voice was loud, his tone calm, he finished all in one breath.

At this moment, everyone present was shocked. Zhao Kunlun was even more regretful and annoyed. This news was too sudden. He hadn’t received any information beforehand, even the city’s Political and Legal Committee Secretary hadn’t given him any clues.

Recalling how he had just been denouncing Chen Le alongside Mo Zhihai, Zhao Kunlun was somewhat worried and involuntarily moved a little to the side.

At this moment, Bai Weimin waved to his subordinates behind him. Immediately, two staff members walked up and stood on either side of Mo Zhihai.

Bai Weimin began, “Mo Zhihai, according to the Administrative Supervision Regulations promulgated by the State Council, the supervision organs have the right to ask you to explain and clarify issues involved within a specified time and place. In other words, from now on, you are under ‘double regulation’. Comrade Mo Zhihai, you are an old party member. The policy is clear. I don’t need to say more. I hope you won’t harbor any ideas and confess voluntarily to the organization.”

When he finished, Bai Weimin waved his hand and said, “Take him away.”

With Bai Weimin’s departure, the county public security bureau was immediately thrown into chaos. Zhao Kunlun’s expression was somewhat complex; now, Wu Zhixiong was overseeing the full spectrum of work of the county committee and government. His own situation was also quite worrisome.

The news of Mo Zhihai being double-regulated quickly spread across the whole Li County, and all the officials were frightened for a while.

At this moment, Nie Zhenbang breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, he came just in time and managed to hold on. If Bai Weimin had come an hour later, Mo Mingwu would probably have been taken away. By the time, father and son would confess together, pushing the blame onto Mo Mingwu. Mo Zhihai would have no responsibility at all. Moreover, with Mo Zhihai around, even if Mo Mingwu was sentenced, there would be room for maneuver after the storm.

But what now? Mo Zhihai had no idea what Mo Mingwu would say. This would make it easy to interrogate and find something. Nie Zhenbang was not familiar with the routine of the disciplinary committee and was unclear. But seeing how these officials changed their facial expressions when talking about the disciplinary committee, he guessed that there wouldn’t be any good outcomes.

At this point, Nie Zhenbang was completely relieved. The municipal committee’s decision had been made, and no matter what, he had won this gamble. Looking at Chen Le next to him, Nie Zhenbang also smiled and said, “Old Chen, get ready, I guess the disciplinary committee will take Mo Mingwu away tomorrow. The hardest time has passed. Old Chen, we should celebrate our success.”

Li County, Armed Department Guest House.

This was one of the poorer conditions in Li County. However, every place’s military district guest house or armed department guest house was the favorite place of the disciplinary committee. The reason is simple: it’s safe and secluded.

The entire guest house only had two floors, all of which were simple tube buildings. At this moment, the entire second floor had been booked by the Bazhou City Disciplinary Committee.

One room had been emptied and turned into an interrogation room. Next to the interrogation room, the original triple room had two beds removed, leaving only one single bed. This was where Mo Zhihai slept. To prevent Mo Zhihai from causing trouble or communicating with the outside world, the city disciplinary committee assigned six staff members to take turns on duty, 24/7.

“Mo Zhihai, sit down. Do you know why you were brought here?” Leng Wenke, who was very experienced, started off this way.

Mo Zhihai was stunned for a moment, then said, “Director Leng, I’m still confused. What’s the matter? The organization should give me an explanation, right? They brought me here without any explanation. What’s going on?”

Mo Zhihai was also an old hand, very clear about the procedures for double regulation. Double regulation didn’t mean that evidence had been secured. There were people who came out after double regulation, and as long as he stood firm, he should be okay.

“Bang!”

Leng Wenke slammed on the table. As an old member of the disciplinary committee, he knew very well that people like Mo Zhihai generally didn’t shed tears without seeing a coffin. He must be subjected to great psychological pressure.

Seeing Mo Zhihai’s stunned look, Leng Wenke chuckled and then threw two notebooks that were familiar to Mo Zhihai on the table.

“Isn’t it familiar, Mo Zhihai? Don’t try to resist. The organization has already investigated your matter very clearly. Otherwise, do you think the municipal committee would easily issue a double regulation order on a county party secretary? Think about it clearly and write down everything that needs to be explained. To strive for lenient treatment, this is your only way out,” Leng Wenke continued to exert pressure.

As Mo Mingwu was taken away by the disciplinary committee and continuous heart wrenching evidence and testimonies appeared, Mo Zhihai stood his ground for three days, but he couldn’t withstand anymore. At this point, Mo Zhihai was clear that his backing was probably unreliable. At this moment, nothing was more painful than losing hope, and Mo Zhihai straightforwardly confessed his problem. The city disciplinary committee investigation team also formally withdrew from Li County, and the case was handed over to the prosecution authorities for public prosecution.

Meanwhile, the municipal committee formally issued a document relieving Mo Zhihai of his posts as a member of the county committee, standing committee member, and county party secretary. He was dismissed from public office and expelled from the party. Wu Zhixiong, the deputy secretary of the county committee and county governor, was appointed to oversee all the work of the county committee and government. With Mo Zhihai’s position vacated, for a while, Li County started to stir again.

PS: Yesterday’s monthly tickets were very strong, thanks to all the brothers and sisters. Keep it up. Old Cai is now full of motivation.