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Chapter 144: Director of Public Security

(There are no missing chapters, mainly because I saw many godfathers advised me in time at the end of the previous chapter. Thank you for your concern. For safety reasons, some detailed descriptions are omitted)
In the dim light of early morning, a 212 and a 130 bus stopped outside the Zhongping Production Brigade's office with loud emergency brakes at the same time.

Zhang Cheng in the team headquarters had heard the noise of the engine long before the brakes were applied. He rushed out of the team headquarters early and stared at the two cars approaching. He didn't breathe a sigh of relief until he saw Ge Baosheng, Xie Hushan and Chen Daxixi get out of the car.

Without saying a word, a glance between his apprentice and him made Zhang Cheng understand that Xie Hushan had finished the job.

At this time, several young men wearing railway police jackets helped to escort two boys who were foaming at the mouth and convulsing off the car.

One was covered in dust, while the other had his head and face washed clean.

Xie Hushan instructed Han Hongbing and others who had rushed over what to do with the two people.

Zhang Cheng turned back to the team headquarters and said to Han Chengsong, who had been sitting on a stool and listening to the mediator's words for the entire night without budgeing:

"Secretary Han, Hu Saner has brought the two boys back, and Baosheng is back too."

After talking all night, the mediator, who was dry-mouthed, was stunned when he heard Zhang Cheng's words!

Has the person been caught?
Then why am I still saying Der in front of Old Man Han?
Han Laogou, who had been silent all this time, took the pipe out of his mouth, knocked the pipe bowl on the sole of his shoe, looked at the mediator, and said expressionlessly:
"Now, how do you think we should mediate this situation?"

"What's the point of me mediating, old man Han? You're really good at it. I kept talking to you all night, and you arranged for someone to bring the person back!"

"If you had told me in advance, I wouldn't have to go through this trouble!" The mediator was so angry that he stood up and walked back and forth on the ground for a few steps, and finally pointed his finger at Han Laogou and cursed:

"You old dog, you are nothing!"

"Have breakfast before leaving?" Han Laogou put his pipe away, stood up, and said in a neutral tone.

The mediator walked out without looking back and said:
"I've been smoking your pipe all night, I'm already full."

After Han Laogou and other mediators were driven away by him, he walked out of the brigade headquarters and looked at Ge Baosheng who was walking over:

"Are you okay?"

Ge Baosheng smiled at Han Laogou and pointed at Xie Hushan who was introducing Song Tiesheng and his brothers to Han Hongbing and others in the distance:
"It's okay. Hu San rescued me. He did everything. It was all done according to your instructions, Secretary Han. The dead must pay for their sins, and the living must atone for their sins. It's done."

"After some ideological work, they finally decided that Liu would marry Xiaoxia, and Wei would be sued by Liu's family and handed over to the county police station to be shot."

"Is Mr. Liu willing?" asked Han Laogou expressionlessly.

Ge Baosheng lowered his voice and said to Han Laogou:
"The man's introduction letter is ready. As for Xiaoxia, as long as our team helps change her age and issues the introduction letter, the two of them can go directly to the commune to get a marriage certificate."

"We have also reached an agreement with the factory. After we get the marriage certificate, we will work hard to get the girl a city hukou and a factory worker. Then we will arrange for her to take long-term sick leave so she doesn't have to go to work and will receive a basic salary every month. The other party dare not delay because Hu San's buddy said that as soon as everything is done, there will be a train."

"The man's parents also agreed. After helping Xiaoxia get everything done, they filed for divorce and gave Xiaoxia a divorce fee. From beginning to end, the two sides didn't have to meet each other."

"It's like the man's mother used her job to get Xiaoxia a job in the factory, and his father resigned from the factory and gave up his position as workshop director to get Xiaoxia a city hukou. His kid bullied our village girl, and Hu Saner emptied their family assets."

"This was all thanks to Hu Saner. Hu Saner asked a buddy from the railway for help and got this done."

"How about the living one?" Han Laogou nodded slowly, listening to Ge Baosheng's introduction.

Ge Baosheng said with certainty:

"Both of them are crazy. I tested them on the way and I guarantee they are really crazy and not pretending. Anyone would go crazy if they were stuck in a crematorium for an hour."

Hearing that a living person was stuffed into the crematorium, Han Laogou was stunned for a few seconds, and then continued to ask:
"The man's family can't regret it later, right?"

"No, they can't stay in the factory anymore, because now it's like Liu has called the police, saying Wei was molesting his love interest Xiaoxia, and Liu has to be put in a mental hospital at his own expense for a period of time. Hu San asked the man's father to work as a skilled worker in the factory that the team is going to run. When his son is released, it depends on how he performs in our brigade factory."

"After getting the marriage certificate and sending the person in, is it necessary to release him?" Han Laogou asked expressionlessly.

Ge Baosheng pulled the corner of his mouth and laughed:
"What Hu San meant was that we should squeeze the old man dry first, and at least let him finish building the factory before we kill him. He deserves to die of exhaustion for not being able to teach his son well. He is not worth feeling sorry for. He chose the path he took, and if you feel sorry for your beastly son, then he should just live like an animal in Zhongping."

"I understand. Go tell Captain Qiu that he proposed the conditions and everyone in the team has helped to arrange it. If he is willing, you can do it." After listening to this, Han Laogou nodded with satisfaction and said to Ge Baosheng.

According to Han Laogou's idea, the person was arrested and sent to the county bureau, where he collapsed immediately.

But Qiu Yong's family felt that their granddaughter should not be bullied in vain, and they should give her some compensation. Han Laogou was actually a little dissatisfied with this. What compensation? The brigade deliberately controlled the news of this matter and did not spread it. Many militiamen did not know the details. If they really wanted compensation privately, wouldn't that mean that everyone would know about it?
Once the person is caught, they can vent their anger and make sure the offender is shot.

Fortunately, Xie Hushan handled the matter well and took good care of the feelings of Qiu Yong's family. He also made the living boy sound more miserable than the dead one, and helped Qiu Yong get the compensation he deserved.

This kid is so energetic that he can squeeze out urine from a frog. It's obvious that he is a good candidate to serve the members of the Zhongping Brigade.

When Ge Baosheng heard what Han Laogou said, he agreed and turned away. Han Laogou looked at Zhang Cheng again:
"Minister Zhang, please notify Xiao Feng to come over. The militia of our brigade has helped to capture the man. How about the transcript and confession? It still depends on you and Xiao Feng..."

Zhang Cheng hurried towards the commune, agreeing, "I understand. I'll talk to Xiao Feng about this."

……

At around eight o'clock in the morning, one 212 and four Changjiang 750 three-wheeled police motorcycles appeared outside the brigade office of the Zhongping Production Brigade.

Han Laogou, Feng Chunlai, Zhang Cheng, Ge Baosheng and others warmly welcomed the ten police officers who came from afar.

"Tiesheng, brothers, try it. This thing is called braised pork. What's the matter? I asked someone to work hard to bring it to you, brothers, but you don't want to eat it. You don't give face to your third brother?" Xie Hushan, who was not qualified to welcome the comrades from the county bureau, squatted far away by the wall of the brigade's assembly hall, holding a bowl of steaming braised pork in his hand. While eating, he greeted Song Tiesheng and his brothers beside him.

Han Hongbing, Chen Daxixi and others were also standing by with their bowls in hand, warmly inviting them to hurry up and try it.

Song Tiesheng held the stewed meat in his hand, looked at the brothers who were still frightened, and said to Xie Hushan sincerely:

"Third brother, I give you my all. I've met and fought with all kinds of hooligans from factories and high schools in the past two years in the county. Now think about it, compared to you, we are just joking. We just came out of the crematorium not long ago, and there are still ashes on our bodies. Who can swallow this? Only you. You are such a beast."

Xie Hushan glanced at Song Tiesheng and asked in confusion, "Does everyone in your railway system praise people like this?"

"No, I am..." Song Tiesheng scratched his head and said embarrassedly:

"We have seen ruthless people, but we have never seen someone like you. Fighting with weapons is not a big deal, but...but Third Brother, your methods are beyond our imagination. I thought about being stuffed in there. No kidding, my legs are still shaking when I think of the screams of those two guys. If I had a weapon in my hand, I would have cut my own throat right there and done it."

"Stop talking nonsense and eat. That matter has nothing to do with us." Xie Hushan put a piece of fire into his mouth:
"That's an internal conflict at the steel pipe factory. Let's change the subject."

After more than an hour, I saw comrades from the county bureau handcuffed five people and stuffed them into a three-wheeled vehicle or a 212 car. Then they started the car and said goodbye to the people who were sent out by the brigade.

"Hu Saner." After the people from the county bureau disappeared, Han Laogou stood at the entrance of the brigade office, waved at Xie Hushan, called out to him, and then turned around and walked into the brigade office.

Xie Hushan stood up, walked over quickly, entered the team headquarters and greeted the people in the room first. Zhang Cheng and Feng Chunlai walked out with a smile. Their positions were not brigade cadres, but commune cadres, and it was not appropriate for them to stay and listen to the internal arrangements of the Zhongping Production Brigade.

However, when Zhang Cheng passed by Xie Hushan with a smile on his face, he whispered to his apprentice:
"Come to the commune cafeteria at noon. Master and Lao Feng will treat you to a meal and praise your position."

Praising the official?

Xie Hushan looked at Han Laogou blankly. Han Laogou looked at Qiu Yong who was leaning on a crutch.

"Uncle San, most of Xiaoxia's affairs were handled by Hu San'er."

Seeing Qiu Yong approaching him, Xie Hushan quickly stepped forward to support him:
"Third Master, you have difficulty walking, so don't move. Just speak directly if you have something to say."

"Child..." Qiu Yong had tears on his face and grabbed Xie Hushan with both hands:

"I'm sorry for the trouble your sister Xiaoxia has caused you. I want to thank you on her behalf..."

As the old man spoke, his knees went weak and he was about to kneel down. He had heard from Han Laogou that without Xie Hushan rushing to the railway in the middle of the night to ask someone to find a solution, this matter would not have achieved the situation that their enemy wanted now.

Xie Hushan used both hands to support the old man:

"Third Master, Secretary Han and the company commander gave me the order. I'm just running errands. I don't deserve your courtesy."

Qiu Yong calmed down, grabbed Xie Hushan's hand, and said to Han Laogou with trembling lips:

"Cheng Song, my uncle is old and in poor health. Please let me quit the job of director of public security."

"I understand, Third Uncle. I'll do as you say." Han Laogou looked at Xie Hushan:
"Your Third Master means that the job of protecting the people and maintaining public order in Zhongping Village will be handed over to you. You will help the brigade to run a factory, and it will be convenient to hold the identity of a brigade cadre. If you have no objection, the brigade will hold a meeting later to announce your appointment and then broadcast the announcement through the loudspeaker."

Ge Baosheng patted Xie Hushan on the shoulder and laughed:
"I'll give you a compliment at noon. Comrade Xie Hushan, the director of the Zhongping Production Brigade's public security department."

(End of this chapter)