The Official Ladder: I ascend to the pinnacle of power, wielding the power of life and death.

“County Chief Yiming, as managers, our first priority is to protect our subordinates. Otherwise, if something happens and we push our subordinates out, who will dare to work for us in the future?”

Niu Baogen said, "This matter has not been investigated clearly yet, so we cannot draw conclusions rashly. I think it is better to let the Public Security Bureau conduct an internal investigation, let the Supervision Brigade conduct the investigation, and then decide whether the Discipline Inspection Commission or other departments need to intervene based on their investigation results."

"Of course, no matter what, the victim died in the police station, and the station chief, Guo Jinwen, should be punished."

"I recommend that the Party Committee of the County Public Security Bureau suspend Chen Bifa, the deputy director in charge, and Guo Jinwen, the police station chief, from their duties, place the supervising instructor in confinement, and suspend the two staff members from their duties to cooperate with the investigation. At the same time, I require the County Public Security Bureau to conduct training to improve law enforcement capabilities and to conduct a safety hazard investigation and rectification of all law enforcement and case-handling venues in the county."

“County Chief Yiming, I understand your feelings. I am just as heartbroken as you are by the loss of the victim. But we cannot let our emotions control us. We must return to reason and handle things rationally.”

"This matter is very sensitive. Before the news spreads, we should not complicate things ourselves. We should just conduct an internal investigation and handle it to avoid affecting the image of Xichuan County."

"Secretary, is the image of the Xichuan County government more important, or the people's right to life?"

"This incident involves a life, and the victim's mother is still in the hospital being treated. It is uncertain whether she can be saved. If another person dies, that will be two lives lost."

Jiang Yiming said with a stern face, "For the sake of the so-called government image, you trample fairness and justice underfoot. Doesn't your conscience hurt?"

"I insist that the discipline inspection commission, the procuratorate, the court, and other departments should intervene to find out the truth and give the victims an explanation!"

"Since you insist on your opinion, then let's put it to the Standing Committee for discussion and voting."

Niu Baogen's face darkened, and he showed no sign of backing down.

"See you at the Standing Committee meeting!"

Jiang Yiming turned and left.

Seeing Jiang Yiming's departing figure, Niu Baogen slammed his fist on the table.

This is him expressing his dissatisfaction with Jiang Yiming.

For nearly a month, Jiang Yiming was very obedient to him and reported everything to him.

He thought Jiang Yiming had given in to him and was completely obedient to his commands.

Unexpectedly, even after he had clearly expressed his opinion, Jiang Yiming insisted on his own ideas, showing no respect whatsoever to him as the top leader.

It’s so outrageous!

He called Zhang Yufeng and asked her to come over.

"Secretary, what are your instructions?"

"Notify all members of the Standing Committee that a meeting will be held in one hour."

"Meeting?"

Zhang Yufeng asked in confusion, "Why do we need to have a meeting all of a sudden?"

"Regarding Guo Jinwen's case, Jiang Yiming and I had a disagreement. I requested that the police conduct an internal investigation first, and then decide whether to involve the Discipline Inspection Commission or other departments based on the investigation results. However, Jiang Yiming insisted that the Discipline Inspection Commission and other departments intervene immediately. Neither of us was willing to back down, so let's leave it to everyone to discuss and vote on."

Niu Baogen sneered, "I'll make him understand that Xichuan County is my Xichuan County, Niu Baogen's Xichuan County. I'm the one who calls the shots here, not him, the county magistrate!"

Zhang Yufeng was overjoyed that Jiang Yiming would talk back to Niu Baogen.

Jiang Yiming had previously shown her no respect by dismissing her cousin from his position, which made her very unhappy. She had been trying to sow discord between Jiang Yiming and Niu Baogen.

However, Niu Baogen was a very calm person and was not affected. He was still satisfied with Jiang Yiming's report and therefore supported Jiang Yiming on some matters.

I never expected that this would lead to such a confrontation!

“Jiang Yiming is really outrageous! Even if he has other ideas, he should take the initiative to back down when he has a conflict with you, Secretary.”

Zhang Yufeng added fuel to the fire, saying, "He's really something else, showing absolutely no respect for you, Secretary. I think he's gotten used to being the acting secretary of Xinping County, and his domineering style hasn't changed yet."

"You even supported his work before. I think he was just pretending, trying to gain a foothold before turning against us."

"We're holding this meeting to give him a good crackdown and make him understand who the real leader is."

"Alright, let's stop talking about this. Go and inform the Standing Committee members."

Niu Baogen felt somewhat irritated.

He actually didn't want to clash with Jiang Yiming, after all, Wei Shanghua valued Jiang Yiming very much.

However, Wei Shanghua should not abandon his own stance and right to speak just because he values ​​Jiang Yiming.

Then he'd be a terrible secretary.

An hour later, the Standing Committee convened.

"You all probably know that the county government compound was blocked by people carrying a coffin before."

Niu Baogen said, "According to the petitioners, their sons died at the Daxing Police Station, but the specific cause has not yet been determined."

"Therefore, I recommend that the deputy director in charge, Chen Bifa, and the police station chief, Guo Jinwen, be suspended from their posts, and that the inspection team investigate and deal with the two police officers on duty that day."

"I would like to reiterate that as leaders, we must be courageous in taking responsibility, and even more so in taking responsibility for our subordinates. Only in this way can our comrades dare to charge into battle and dare to act boldly."

"At the same time, we must also consider the impact of the incident. If it is not handled properly, it will affect the image of our Xichuan County government."

"Alright, that's my personal opinion. Now you can all share your thoughts."

“I agree with the secretary’s opinion. This matter is very sensitive. If we conduct a large-scale investigation, it will inevitably diminish the authority of our public security.”

"I agree with the secretary's opinion."

The Standing Committee members unanimously agreed with Niu Baogen's opinion.

Even Meng Chunsheng, the executive deputy county head, and Gao Zhenliang, the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, agreed with Niu Baogen's opinion.

At this point, they set aside their differences, stood together, and protected the interests of the local officials.

After all, Gao Zhenliang is the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, so he must safeguard the interests of the political and legal system.

Meng Chunsheng and Guo Jinwen, the director of Daxing Police Station, were old acquaintances.

"County Magistrate Yiming, do you have any objections?"

Niu Baogen had a faint smile on his face, and it was clear that his previous gloomy mood had vanished.

Jiang Yiming didn't say anything, but took out a stack of documents from his bag and personally distributed them to the Standing Committee members present.

"This is the report submitted by Li Yong, a police officer from Daxing Police Station. He personally witnessed Guo Jinwen, the director of the police station, beating the victim, causing his death."

Jiang Yiming scanned the crowd, his eyes resolute, and said, "I propose that a joint investigation team composed of the Discipline Inspection Commission, the court, the procuratorate, and the Public Security Bureau be formed and stationed at the Public Security Bureau to conduct an investigation. If my proposal is not approved, I will resign as acting county head!"

After saying that, he walked out with firm steps.