At the Pinnacle of Power: My Insider Report Alarms Bigwigs in Beijing's Elite Circle

There is no airtight wall in this world.

Lin Yi's statement on his appointment at the provincial discipline inspection cadres' conference quickly spread throughout the officialdom of Xiliang Province, causing a huge sensation and sparking heated discussions.

"Is Secretary Lin here in Xiliang Province to recruit people?"

"On his first day in office, Lin Yi went straight to war in his inaugural speech, disregarding all rules. Wasn't that a bit too arrogant?"

“If it were anyone else, I would think they were overestimating themselves, but Lin Yi is different. He is known as the God of Slaughter in officialdom, and too many people have fallen at his hands!”

Officials in Xiliang Province were whispering amongst themselves.

Although Ding Wei had cultivated his influence in Xiliang Province for twelve years and wielded considerable power, Lin Yi's reputation was far too great. Almost everyone who heard about Lin Yi's announcement of his appointment believed that he would definitely launch an anti-corruption campaign.

Liu Ren, the vice governor and director of the provincial public security department, was in a complete panic!

Because he had already received a notification from the Ministry of Public Security that the "Zhang Yang case" had been listed as a major case under the Ministry's supervision, and that Hou Tianming, the Vice Minister of Public Security and Director of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, would personally lead a team to take full control of the investigation of the case!

However, it is impossible to completely destroy all the evidence related to the case of his illegitimate son, Zhang Yang!

In a panic, Liu Ren immediately called his younger brother, Liu Zhong.

He knew very well that Liu Zhong's performance in eastern Guangdong had earned the approval of the He family, and the He family would fully support Liu Zhong's advancement to the ministry.

"Brother, what's up?" Liu Zhong asked after receiving the call.

"Things are a bit troublesome..."

Liu Ren first told Liu Zhong about the situation in Xiliang Province, including Lin Yi's declaration of war and Hou Tianming's supervisory team coming down to thoroughly investigate the Zhang Yang case.

After explaining the details, Liu Ren asked anxiously, "Do you think we could ask the He family for help?"

"Brother, that possibility is almost nonexistent."

Liu Zhong sighed and said, "First, the Xu family's camp just suffered a major loss. Lin Yi suffered a career setback and went to Xiliang Province with a belly full of anger. If Lin Yi wants to vent his anger, the Xu family will definitely support him wholeheartedly. Under such circumstances, as long as core interests are not involved, the He family will definitely avoid confrontation. Second, you are not on the He family's list, so how could the He family possibly help you settle things?"

"Second brother, Lin Yi, that wicked star, suddenly came to Xiliang Province. It must be because he was rebuffed and humiliated by you, and he wants to take revenge on our family. You have to find a way to help your brother!" Liu Ren knew that what Liu Zhong said made a lot of sense, but he was unwilling to give up. At the same time, he reminded his younger brother Liu Zhong, "This is purely an undeserved disaster for me!"

Liu Zhong knew that his brother Liu Ren's judgment was very likely true, and he sighed, "Brother, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that there's no other way. However, I think you don't need to be too pessimistic."

"How to say?"

"Brother, according to what you said, Lin Yi's statement in his inauguration was not only directed at you, but also at Ding Wei, the provincial organization minister, and others. Although Ding Wei has reached the age limit and cannot be promoted, he is, after all, He Qingyun's uncle and an important member of the He family's list. The He family should not sit idly by. Moreover, Hou Guanghui, a member of the Standing Committee of the Xiliang Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Zhennan Municipal Party Committee, is the son-in-law of the Hua family. The Hua family has invested a lot of effort and resources in Hou Guanghui, and they will not stand by and watch Hou Guanghui get into trouble."

At this point, Liu Zhong reminded him, "Brother, you and they are in the same boat now. You share the same fate. I think you should talk to Ding Wei and the others to figure out how to deal with Lin Yi's outburst."

"Makes sense!"

Liu Ren's eyes lit up. He had made contact with Ding Wei when Ding Wei first came to Xiliang Province, and had given Ding Wei a considerable amount of money and gifts over the years.

If he goes in and confesses these things to the organization, Ding Wei will also be implicated—Ding Wei shouldn't stand by and watch someone die!

That evening, Liu Ren went alone to Building No. 1 of the Xiliang Provincial Party Committee Family Compound and asked Ding Wei to protect him. Ding Wei told him not to panic and to let things play out for a while, focusing on stabilizing Liu Ren.

Clearly, Ding Wei also knew that since Lin Yi had already made such a harsh statement, he had no chance to sever ties with Liu Ren—Liu Ren would definitely not agree, otherwise he wouldn't have come looking for him!

This is also the main reason why Lin Yi didn't follow the usual pattern and declared war in his inaugural statement—to prevent Ding Wei from severing ties with his subordinates!

after one day.

Hou Tianming then led the Ministry of Public Security's supervisory team to Zhennan City.

Liu Ren personally led a group to the airport to pick up Hou Tianming and his entourage.

That afternoon.

Hou Tianming led the main members of the supervisory team to the Xiliang Provincial Party Committee to hold a work coordination meeting.

Knowing that Lin Yi was behind Hou Tianming's arrival in Xiliang Province with the supervisory team, and that he wanted to use the Zhang Yang case to tear open the glamorous facade of Xiliang Province and expose the dirty political ecology inside, Provincial Party Secretary Ding Wei did not bring anyone to greet him in front of the office building.

However, Governor Chu Xiangsen stated that Zhang Yang's case was not only listed as a major case under the supervision of the Ministry of Public Security, but also alarmed the military, requiring high attention. He personally led Lin Yi and Xu Zhenghua, the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, downstairs to greet him.

Soon, while Lin Yi and the other two were waiting, a Coaster bus stopped in front of the provincial party committee office building, and Hou Tianming got out of the bus accompanied by Liu Ren.

Governor Chu Xiangsen, accompanied by Lin Yi and Xu Zhenghua, took the initiative to greet Hou Tianming and warmly shook his hand: "Minister Hou, welcome to Xiliang Province to supervise our work!"

"Governor Chu, Xiliang Province must fully support the work of our supervisory team!" Hou Tianming said.

"We must give our full support," Chu Xiangsen stated in advance.

Hou Tianming said no more, then shook hands with Xu Zhenghua, the secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission, and finally came to stand in front of Lin Yi.

In an instant.

All eyes were on the two of them.

They all knew very well that the supervisory team led by Hou Tianming was brought in by Lin Yi!

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the two shook hands, and Lin Yi said politely, "Team Leader Hou, welcome to you and the leaders of the supervision team."

"Secretary Lin, our supervisory team needs the strong support of your Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection!" Hou Tianming said.

"Team Leader Hou, the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection fully supports the work of the supervisory team and will resolutely investigate the corrupt elements involved in the Zhang Yang case!" Lin Yi responded, his tone resolute.

What do you mean?

Is Lin Yi trying to use the investigation to launch an anti-corruption campaign?

Hearing the conversation between Lin Yi and Hou Tianming, everyone's hearts stirred.

Among them, Liu Ren, the vice governor and director of the provincial public security department, felt his heart jump into his throat, and his brows showed undisguised tension.

They subsequently received the answer at a work coordination meeting.

After the working meeting began, Ding Weixian, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, welcomed Hou Tianming and his delegation on behalf of the Provincial Party Committee and reported on the relevant situation. Then it was Hou Tianming's turn to speak.

"Comrades, I spoke with Secretary Ding by phone yesterday and explained the relevant situation. Here, I would like to explain the relevant situation to you again..."

Hou Tianming looked around at everyone and first explained the background of the Ministry of Public Security's establishment of a supervisory group to oversee the Zhang Yang case. He also mentioned the car accident in which Yang Hua's wife and child were killed.

At the same time, Hou Tianming's tone became exceptionally somber: "Comrades, I must make one point clear: the Zhang Yang case is not only a key case supervised by the Ministry of Public Security, but also a case of great concern to the military. The military and Ministry leaders have clearly instructed that the Zhang Yang case must be thoroughly investigated, and those involved in the disciplinary violations and illegal activities must be severely punished! Comrades in Xiliang Province, please raise your awareness and fully recognize the seriousness of the Zhang Yang case. You must raise your political awareness and fully support and cooperate with the supervisory team!"

"Team Leader Hou, on behalf of the Provincial Party Committee, I would like to express our full support and cooperation with the supervisory team!" As Hou Tianming finished speaking, Provincial Party Secretary Ding Wei quickly made a statement at the meeting.

At the same time, Liu Ren, the vice governor and director of the provincial public security department, looked pale, his forehead was covered in cold sweat, and his right hand holding the pen was trembling as if he had been electrocuted.

All of this indicates that he is terrified.

This is indeed the case.

The Ministry of Public Security had already set up a supervisory team to focus on the Zhang Yang case, which already put him under great pressure. However, the military also paid attention to the Zhang Yang case because Yang Hua was a veteran and Yang Hua's wife and children were suspected of being killed in a car accident because of the Zhang Yang case, and gave instructions!

This kind of force, let alone him, even his younger brother Liu Zhong, who is about to join the ministry, couldn't withstand it!

Hou Tianming seemed to sense Liu Ren's panic, gave Liu Ren a deep look, and continued, "Now, on behalf of the Ministry of Public Security's supervisory group, I would like to make a few requests, and ask the Xiliang Provincial Party Committee to do the relevant work well."

First, after the meeting, relevant units within the Xiliang Provincial Political and Legal System transferred all materials related to the Zhang Yang case to the special task force under the supervisory group. The special task force took over the case and was fully responsible for its subsequent investigation. Meanwhile, Comrade Yang Hua, who had previously been in charge of the investigation, was seconded to the special task force.

Second, during the investigation of Zhang Yang's case, the Xiliang Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection is requested to cooperate with the investigation of any cadres involved in disciplinary violations or illegal activities.

Third, regarding the investigation of cadres who violated discipline and laws, the Xiliang Provincial Party Committee has differing opinions and can report to the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, the military, and the Ministry of Public Security!

At this point, Hou Tianming turned his gaze to Lin Yi and asked, "Secretary Lin, is there a problem?"

"Team Leader Hou, on behalf of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, I pledge to fully cooperate with the supervisory team and thoroughly investigate all cadres involved in disciplinary violations and illegal activities, showing absolutely no leniency!"

Lin Yi made his statement in public, as if he were putting on a show with Hou Tianming. At the same time, he glanced at Ding Wei and Liu Ren out of the corner of his eye: If you have the guts, bring out the He family and let them confront the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, the military, and the Ministry of Public Security!