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

"Thank you for your support, Secretary Jiang. I will report to the city leaders immediately and take action as soon as possible."

Luo Xiao said.

“Okay, once Team Leader Luo confirms the time, let me know in time. I plan to hold a county-wide anti-corruption conference. You can take him away directly from the conference. That will have a more profound deterrent effect.”

Jiang Yiming thought for a moment and then put forward his conditions.

"No problem, this is exactly the effect we wanted to see."

Luo Xiao then took the materials and went to the city to report to the relevant leaders.

Soon, Jiang Yiming received a notification from Luo Xiao that the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection would take action that afternoon.

Jiang Yiming immediately summoned Wang Yundong, the secretary of the county discipline inspection commission.

"Secretary Yundong, given that the 'Nangang Incident' has implicated many cadres and many Party members and cadres are unable to concentrate on their work, in order to clarify the facts as soon as possible and give those cadres with smaller amounts of money involved and minor offenses a chance, it has been decided to hold an anti-corruption conference this afternoon, requiring all county-level leaders and above to attend."

Jiang Yiming said, "Many officials from the public security, procuratorate, court and judicial departments are also involved. Let Secretary Gao Zhenliang give a report as well."

"Yes, Secretary, I will arrange the meeting immediately according to your requirements."

By 3 p.m., the county committee auditorium was packed with people.

On the dais, the members of the county party committee took their seats according to their assigned positions.

The first row was attended by deputy-division-level cadres from the county government, the county people's congress, and the county political consultative conference.

Following them are the corresponding county-level officials and township-level officials.

Jiang Yiming and Huang Shaohua sat in the center of the dais.

Jiang Yiming sat on the platform, his expression solemn, his eyes resolute. His voice was powerful and clear, every word filled with determination and resolve.

"Integrity is our bottom line and our responsibility. We must always keep a clear head, not be swayed by personal gain, and not be disturbed by temptation."

His words were like a warning bell, ringing in everyone's hearts.

The audience listened intently, their expressions serious and earnest. They understood that integrity was not only a requirement for themselves, but also a commitment to society.

"We must lead by example, be honest and upright, and work for the well-being of the people. Only in this way can we win the trust of the people and make a real contribution to the development of society."

Jiang Yiming's speech was met with enthusiastic applause from the audience.

Gao Zhenliang, member of the Standing Committee of the County Party Committee and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, also delivered a report on clean governance.

"First, we must guard the gate of power, enforce the law for the public good, and govern for the people. 'When the law is followed, there is equality between superiors and inferiors; when there is equality, the nation is strong.' We must deeply understand that power is bestowed by the people and is used to serve the people. It should only be used to seek the well-being of the country and the people. Regardless of rank or power, and regardless of time or place, one must never become a 'bureaucrat' who is above the people. Second, we must guard the gate of interpersonal relationships, knowing people well and choosing those who are virtuous. There should be principles in human relationships and bottom lines in interactions. In all kinds of interactions, we must resolutely resist and oppose vulgar and corrupt social practices such as the pursuit of personal connections, Machiavellianism, and 'unspoken rules.'" First, resolutely stay away from all kinds of "small circles," guard against "hunting" behind interactions, and continuously purify your social circle, life circle, and circle of friends, drawing red lines in interactions and clarifying bottom lines in behavior. Third, guard your conduct, strictly cultivate yourself, and be strict with yourself. Maintain a healthy work and lifestyle, always remembering the principle that "a dike is breached by an ant hole, and a leak is caused by a needle prick," persisting in strengthening self-cultivation in small matters and details, always being humble and prudent, not arrogant or impetuous, working hard, practicing diligence and thrift, opposing extravagance and waste, resisting hedonism and extravagance, and forever maintaining the Party's advanced nature and purity…

Gao Zhenliang spoke with righteous indignation and passion, just as the comrades from the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection walked in.

Many people present felt a chill when they saw the personnel from the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection enter.

However, considering their own level, many people felt relieved.

The only ones who could get the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection to intervene are leaders sitting on the dais or in the first row; they are not qualified.

Gao Zhenliang paused, remained calm, and continued, “Fourth, one must guard against family ties, refrain from seeking personal gain or abusing privileges. A corrupt family atmosphere is a significant reason why leading cadres turn to violations of discipline and law. In some corruption cases, relatives act as ‘catalysts,’ ‘transfer stations,’ and form ‘communities’ in the process of leading cadres’ corruption and degeneration, even turning public power into ‘private customization.’ One must always be strict with oneself, strengthen inner cultivation, pay attention to self-improvement, start with details and small things, and set a good example for one’s family.”

When the people from the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection came up behind Gao Zhenliang, he realized that they had come to arrest him.

"Gao Zhenliang, please come with us."

"It was announced loudly by a staff member of the Discipline Inspection Commission."

Gao Zhenliang did not stand up immediately. Instead, he took out cigarettes and a lighter from his pocket. He slowly took out a cigarette, put it in his mouth, and then tried to light it with the lighter. However, because his hand was trembling, he could not get the flame on the cigarette butt and the cigarette could not be lit.

In the end, it was Wang Yundong, the secretary of the county discipline inspection commission, who brought over the lighter and lit it for him.

"Thank you, thank you."

Gao Zhenliang took a deep drag on his cigarette before slowly standing up.

"I'm in a meeting right now, what do you want with me?"

Gao Zhenliang inquired.

"You'll know once you go there."

The man in the lead said in a deep voice.

"When I left, I asked my mom to save some food for me that night. I asked if I could go back and tell her not to save any more food for me, and then I would go with you."

Gao Zhenliang discussed it.

"No, you must come with us now."

The leader gave a signal, and two staff members immediately came up and carried Gao Zhenliang away, one on each side.

Even after the municipal discipline inspection commission officials took Gao Zhenliang away, the entire meeting room remained completely silent.

People were deeply moved and couldn't calm down for a long time; the impact of such an event was enormous.

No one expected that Gao Zhenliang would be taken away.

"Let's continue the meeting."

Wang Yundong's words interrupted everyone's thoughts.

"Based on the decision made by the county party committee, it is now decided to solicit clues from all party members and cadres in the county, and those who voluntarily confess their problems, and whose problems and the amount of money involved are relatively small, may be exempted from punishment or given a reprimand; for those whose amounts reach..."

After Wang Yundong published the relevant standards, he encouraged the party members and cadres involved in the case to actively confess.

After all, the county has a limited number of investigators. Once these individuals voluntarily confess and their cases are verified, investigators can focus their main efforts on those involved in larger sums of money and more serious cases. This also allows these individuals to work with peace of mind, preventing disruption to the county's normal operations.

After the meeting, news of Gao Zhenliang being taken away spread throughout Xichuan County.

Many people took to the streets to set off firecrackers and fireworks to celebrate Gao Zhenliang's arrest.

It seems that the people deeply resent Gao Zhenliang.

Just a few days after Gao Zhenliang was taken away, the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection announced that it had opened a case for investigation against him.

At the same time, the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee held a meeting and approved Tang Zhichao as a member of the Standing Committee of the County Party Committee and Director of the County Party Committee Office; and Liang Yongguang, Deputy County Head and Director of the Public Security Bureau, as a member of the Standing Committee of the County Party Committee, Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, and Director of the Public Security Bureau.