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

Generally speaking, when the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) investigates a centrally-managed official, it will communicate with the official's Party committee, or at the very least, inform the official in advance. However, there are two exceptions.

First, the authorities believed that there was systemic corruption in the region (unit).

Secondly, the higher authorities were very dissatisfied with the work done in this region (unit) and were intentionally trying to put them down.

For example, in the popular TV series "In the Name of Power", when Gao Zhiwu, the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee and secretary of the political and legal affairs committee, was taken away by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, the provincial party secretary did not receive any prior notice. Instead, it was the secretary of the provincial discipline inspection commission who told him.

In either case, it's not a good thing for Ding Wei and Hou Guanghui.

More importantly, neither the He family nor the Hua family had notified them beforehand.

This indicates that the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) handled the investigation of Liu Ren through special procedures, omitting some meeting-based decision-making processes, and that the confidentiality measures were extremely well implemented.

This makes the problem even more serious!

After a brief moment of shock, Ding Wei waved to his secretary, signaling him to leave, and then said to Hou Guanghui, "Guanghui, let's split up and find out what's going on. We'll talk again when we meet tonight."

“Okay, Secretary Ding.” Hou Guanghui nodded.

Liu Ren was suddenly taken away by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection for investigation without his or Ding Wei's knowledge. This completely disrupted their plans and made them realize the seriousness of the situation. The most urgent task was to understand the situation clearly!

At the same time, the Provincial Public Security Department.

Liu Ren was escorted out of the Public Security Bureau's office building by staff from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.

As the vice governor and director of the provincial public security department, Liu Ren has offices in both the provincial government and the public security department.

Normally, he prefers to stay in his office at the Public Security Bureau—it's his territory, and everyone respects him. This feeling is completely different from staying in the provincial government office!

however--

At this moment, Liu Ren had long lost his domineering aura. Instead, he looked completely bewildered, like a walking corpse, as he was escorted away by two discipline inspection cadres.

He was bewildered because he had not received any information before the staff from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection entered his office—the provincial party secretary Ding Wei had not notified him, nor had Liu Zhong informed him!

Is the director really dead just like that?

Inside the provincial public security bureau's office building, many officials stood by the window, watching Liu Ren being escorted into a car by discipline inspection officials from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, feeling as if they were in a dream.

They never dreamed that Liu Ren, who held absolute power in the provincial public security department and even the entire political and legal system, would run into trouble so quickly!

Keep in mind that Lin Yi has only been in office in Xiliang Province for less than half a month!

If time could be turned back to half a month ago, they would rather believe that the girls at the nightclub went out with customers for the night because of love than believe that Liu Ren would get into trouble!

Shocked, the provincial public security bureau officials also felt a chill run down their spines and began to feel insecure, fearing that they would be implicated in Liu Ren's case.

At the same time, Xu Zhenghua, secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission, received a phone call from Yan Feng, the former secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.

"Secretary Zheng Hua, Liu Ren has been taken away by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. The chaos in the province's political and legal system is about to be rectified. Congratulations!" Yan Feng said with a smile.

As the saying goes, the enemy of your enemy is your friend.

Yan Feng and Xu Zhenghua were both frustrated in their work because they were suppressed by Ding Wei, the provincial party secretary, so they were in the same boat.

Now that they have all voluntarily joined Lin Yi's side, they are now on the same side, so there's no need to hide anything anymore.

Yan Feng knew very well that the biggest beneficiary of Liu Ren's arrest was Xu Zhenghua, the secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission. Xu Zhenghua could take this opportunity to regain control of the political and legal system in Xiliang Province!

Xu Zhenghua was naturally aware of this, but he didn't take the subject. Instead, he exclaimed, "Chairman Yan, I must say, Secretary Lin is truly astounding! Although we all know his background, have heard of his deeds, and have felt his determination and attitude, I never expected that he would send Liu Ren to jail with such swift and decisive action!"

"Yes, Secretary Lin accomplished in less than half a month in Xiliang Province what I couldn't do in three years. You have to admire him!" Yan Feng exclaimed sincerely.

In his view, Lin Yi was able to accomplish all of this not only because of his background and connections, but also because of his strategy.

Applying pressure from top to bottom, Ding Wei, who held absolute power in Xiliang Province, dared not move, easily tearing a hole in the dark secrets of Xiliang Province and letting the sunlight in.

The investigation process is conducted from the bottom up, based on solid evidence, and in accordance with laws and regulations, leaving no room for criticism!

After their initial shock, Yan Feng and Xu Zhenghua were filled with anticipation, hoping that Lin Yi would continue his aggressive and reckless actions, reshuffling the power structure of Xiliang Province.

When someone leaves the table and makes room, they have a chance.

Even someone like Yan Feng, who was transferred to the Provincial Political Consultative Conference and retired to the second line, still has a sliver of hope for a comeback!

Some are happy, some are sad, and some are grateful.

That evening, Yang Hua arrived at Building No. 7 of the Provincial Party Committee's residential compound, carrying two boxes of wild mushrooms.

"Secretary Lin, Instructor Kong said you don't like receiving gifts and won't accept anything precious, so I brought you two boxes of wild mushrooms, a local specialty of Xiliang Province. I hope you won't refuse my small token of appreciation." Yang Hua entered the room carrying the wild mushrooms, looking somewhat nervous.

The tension wasn't because of Lin Yi's position, but because he regarded Lin Yi as his benefactor and was afraid that his actions would displease his benefactor.

Besides, Lin Yi was the person Kong Zhao looked up to and respected the most!

Kong Zhao is the person Yang Hua respects the most!

Otherwise, he wouldn't have consulted Kong Zhao after deciding to avenge his wife and children himself.

It is no exaggeration to say that Kong Zhao is a god-like figure in the hearts of many Chinese special forces soldiers, including Yang Hua!

"Yang Hua, I'll accept the wild mushrooms. Come and have some tea." Lin Yi smiled slightly, accepting Yang Hua's offer.

With a sigh of relief, Yang Hua put the wild mushrooms aside, walked straight to the living room, sat on the sofa, head held high and chest out, motionless, with the demeanor of a soldier.

Seeing this, Lin Yi said, "Yang Hua, you are a soldier under Kong Zhao. Kong Zhao is not only my old subordinate, but also my old friend, so you don't need to be reserved here. Relax a little."

"Yes, Secretary Lin!"

Yang Hua nodded and accepted the order. After Lin Yi's secretary had made him tea and left, he said, "Secretary Lin, I came to see you today to express my gratitude in person. Thank you for everything you have done for me, so that the murderers who killed my wife and child, and their protectors, will soon face legal judgment!"

“Yang Hua, I’ve said it before, you once shed blood to protect your country and are a hero of the people and the nation. I will not let a hero shed blood and tears. So, you don’t need to thank me.”

Lin Yi shook his head slightly, then said seriously, "On the contrary, I should apologize to you on behalf of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. Because of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection's previous inaction, the tragedy of your wife and child occurred."

Upon hearing Lin Yi's words, Yang Hua, a man who had shed blood on the battlefield without ever flinching, had tears welling up in his eyes.

At that moment, he seemed to understand why the instructor he respected had always followed Lin Yi.

Righteousness.

Lin Yi possesses a righteous spirit that many leading cadres lack.

That uprightness cannot be faked, nor can it be demonstrated by saying a few nice words; it emanates from within.

In Kong Zhao's words: Secretary Lin is a leader who always keeps the people in his heart, always upholds justice, and always dares to confront corrupt elements!

"Yang Hua, after the special task force under the Ministry of Public Security's supervisory group finishes investigating Zhang Yang's case, I'll transfer you to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection to be my driver, how about that?"

Just as Yang Hua was moved, Lin Yi suddenly spoke up.

This time, when he was transferred to Xiliang Province, he did not transfer Chen Mo over as before. Instead, he sent Chen Mo back to Pengcheng on the third day after Chen Mo escorted him to Zhennan City.

Because Chen Mo has been by his side for so many years and is now at the level of a division chief, he can no longer be a driver, otherwise he won't be able to advance in his career.

After all, it's not uncommon for local leaders to have secretaries at the bureau level, but having a driver at the bureau level would definitely cause gossip!

Lin Yi couldn't let Chen Mo stay at the level of a division chief forever—if Chen Mo stayed in Pengcheng, Lu Da Congming would arrange everything perfectly without Lin Yi even having to ask, and he would definitely be promoted to deputy director-general level on time!

In addition, Chen Mo's younger sister, Chen Jing, is studying in Pengcheng. If Chen Mo stays in Pengcheng, he can also take care of his sister.

Yang Hua was one of the most outstanding soldiers that Kong Zhao had once led.

According to Kong Zhao, even though Yang Hua had been injured and retired for several years, his overall strength was definitely not inferior to that of ordinary special forces members, and he was absolutely capable of being a driver and security guard.

Moreover, with Kong Zhao's endorsement, there's no need to worry about Yang Hua's loyalty.

Besides, Lin Yi did Yang Hua such a big favor.

When Yang Hua heard Lin Yi ask him to be his driver, he was taken aback at first, then said excitedly, "Secretary Lin... it's my honor to be your driver!"

"Then it's settled. Once the task force finishes its work, I'll arrange for someone to handle the paperwork for you." Lin Yi smiled slightly, finalizing the matter.

Afterwards, Lin Yi and Yang Hua chatted for a few more minutes before Yang Hua took his leave.

A few minutes after Yang Hua left, Lin Yi's phone rang. It was Kong Zhao calling.

Lin Yi answered the phone and said with a smile, "Kong Zhao, it seems that Yang Hua called you as soon as he left my place."

"Yes, Secretary, thank you!" Kong Zhao said gratefully.

Lin Yi said, "Why are you thanking me?"

"Secretary, you helped my soldier get justice and even made him your driver. I must thank you!"

Kong Zhao said with a smile that he knew Lin Yi didn't continue to have Chen Mo as his driver because he was considering Chen Mo's future.

Although Chen Mo himself didn't care about official rank at all, he just wanted to stay by Lin Yi's side.

Before Lin Yi could speak, Kong Zhao volunteered, "Secretary, Liu Ren is under investigation by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, and the position of Director of the Public Security Bureau has become vacant. Why don't you transfer me there so I can fight alongside you?"

"Don't come anymore."

"Secretary, why?"

"I'm only in Xiliang Province for a while. I'll send them in and then leave. It won't be long!"

Lin Yi provided the answer.

Xiliang Province was his battlefield, and also his springboard for advancement!