Official excuse: I've put you on patrol in Handong, and the whole province is in a panic.

That's what I was thinking.

suddenly.

Hou Liangping then thought of something else.

Ding Yizhen hasn't been arrested yet!

Although the authorities are currently processing the paperwork and sending the documents over.

But actually...

In the middle of the night, who's going to draft and sign off on your documents?

We'll talk about it the next day.

But for Hou Liangping...

Of course, the sooner we catch them, the better!

The most crucial thing is...

It allows one to show off their abilities in front of others!

This time, the task of arresting Ding Yizhen was definitely carried out by the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the High Procuratorate of Handong Province.

As for myself, after graduating from university, I briefly worked at the Supreme People's Procuratorate of Handong Province for a period of time.

Later, because Zhong Xiaoai worked at the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, living apart from her husband was not a solution.

So Hou Liangping asked Zhong Xiaoai to find a way to transfer him to the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Supreme People's Procuratorate...

Of course, the Zhong family does indeed have that capability.

Before his retirement, Chung Cheng-kuo held the same rank as Zhao Lichun, but the difference was that Chung Cheng-kuo wielded real power.

Furthermore, Zhong Xiaoai's elder brother, Zhong Xiaochun, is also a ministerial-level official.

Now, as the superior and guiding department of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Handong Provincial Procuratorate, Hou Liangping is eager to greet his old acquaintances...

For example, Ji Changming...

The current Chief Prosecutor of the High People's Procuratorate of Handong Province.

He used to be my department head.

The thrill of now giving him orders...

Hou Liangping felt so good he felt like he was flying!

And then there's Chen Hai, his former classmate, who now has to take orders from him...

Most importantly, tomorrow the Supreme People's Procuratorate's Anti-Corruption Bureau will issue an arrest warrant to the Handong Provincial High People's Procuratorate, and they will report that, under the command of Director Hou Liangping, we have already taken action ahead of time and arrested the suspect Ding Yizhen!

I can once again shine in front of my colleagues at the Supreme People's Procuratorate...

This feeling is absolutely amazing!

Hou Liangping thought to himself while a slight smile played on his lips.

Then, he took out his phone and started searching for Chen Hai's name...

A moment later, Chen Hai received a phone call and frowned.

"Liangping, Ding Yizhen is the vice mayor of a sub-provincial city, a full-fledged department-level official. Arresting a leader of that rank, especially if we're tasked with it, definitely requires reporting to the provincial party committee first!"

Hou Liangping shook his head and said, "Chen Hai, you absolutely cannot report this. I know your subordinates' work style all too well! One slip and it'll leak information. Who's responsible if the person runs away?"

Chen Hai couldn't help but say, "But you don't have the proper procedures, and we're not reporting to the provincial party committee. How are we supposed to arrest this person? What will we say to our superiors when the provincial party committee asks?"

Hou Liangping laughed, "Ding Yizhen is definitely finished. The evidence is conclusive. What's the point of reporting? The Supreme People's Procuratorate's Anti-Corruption Bureau will send you the arrest warrants tomorrow. You can report to your superiors then, isn't that the same thing?"

Chen Hai shook his head.

"Liangping, in my opinion, you shouldn't rush tonight's action. Wouldn't it be the same to arrest him tomorrow? Is Ding Yizhen going to grow wings and fly away?"

How am I supposed to show off to my colleagues if they arrest me tomorrow?

Hou Liangping couldn't help but say, "Chen Hai, how come you're becoming more and more cowardly as the director of the provincial procuratorate's anti-corruption bureau? Can't you even cover up such a small matter? I'm letting you arrest people now because I'm afraid Ding Yizhen's side will alert them, after all, Zhao Dehan has already been arrested! Who knows if it will arouse the vigilance of the subordinates!"

Chen Hai said helplessly, "Liangping, you're so high and mighty, you don't understand the hardships we grassroots workers face... Many things can't be done without following the rules, and if problems arise, you'll be punished!"

Hou Liangping smiled.

"Come on! You're working at the Provincial High Procuratorate, which is considered grassroots? Besides, your father, Chen Yanshi, was the Executive Deputy Procurator-General of the Provincial High Procuratorate back then. With such a powerful backer, you're telling me to follow the rules? Are you kidding me!"

Chen Hai sighed.

"Liangping, it depends on the matter! For minor matters, I would certainly act without hesitation; whatever you say, I will do! But this concerns a vice mayor of Jingzhou City at the provincial level; how can these be compared?"

Hou Liangping snorted, "I don't care! Figure this out yourself! In short, I want Ding Yizhen!"

"Arrest them tomorrow."

"I need Ding Yizhen right now! If you don't do it, don't consider me your brother!"

Chen Hai: ......

"You monkey! Fine, wait a minute, I'll report to Chief Prosecutor Ji! If we can arrest him, we'll arrest him right away!"

Hou Liangping frowned.

"Why do we have to tell Lao Ji? Should I tell him myself?"

Chen Hai waved his hand.

"No, I'll talk to my boss... If he finds out I pushed your issue onto him, he'll definitely yell at me!"

Hou Liangping wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

He was just bragging, thankfully Chen Hai didn't need to.

Otherwise, I really wouldn't know what to say...

I'm just a section chief now; the deputy director-general position is still in the works. At most, I'm a prospective deputy director-general.

Who is Ji Changming?

That's the Chief Prosecutor of the High People's Procuratorate of Handong Province, a deputy provincial-level leader!

I called them myself, but I'll probably be turned away.

Um...

I'll deal with these deputy provincial-level officials after I become a deputy director-general level official myself.

It has to be said that Hou Liangping is currently in a state where he has some understanding of the situation, but not much.

Hou Liangping said to Chen Hai, "Remember this, I want Ding Yizhen! You must bring him back tonight!"

What do you need Ding Yizhen for so late at night?!

I'd think you were up to something!

Chen Hai couldn't help but mutter a curse to himself.

"Okay, okay... I'll try my best to coordinate with my supervisor!"

......

After a while.

Ji Changming and Chen Hai sat in the car.

Chen Hai sighed.

"Inspector Ji, isn't this matter getting more and more complicated? Why do we have to report to the Provincial Party Committee?"

Ji Changming snorted, "It's all because of that monkey! Arrest him tonight...arrest him tonight, without any paperwork. Do you think we can arrest a vice mayor at the provincial level right under the noses of the provincial leaders? The Provincial Procuratorate is under the dual leadership of the Handong Provincial Party Committee and the Supreme People's Procuratorate. It's not a special department; its personnel and finances are not under the control of local leaders!"

Moreover, even if it's a department, when faced with such a big issue, they still have to consult with the local leaders first! Otherwise, after a few times, they'll offend everyone, and how will they carry out their work in the future?

No one cooperates with you in any work; they're withholding the personnel and resources that should be given to you. Even the smallest matter from above, when it falls on your shoulders, is met with a severe repercussions. You may not be afraid of death, but I, the chief prosecutor, am!

Upon hearing this, Chen Hai said helplessly, "But the monkey said..."

Ji Changming waved his hand.

"Chen Hai, you are a member of the leadership team of the Handong Provincial High Procuratorate, the director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, and a deputy director-general level official! Who is Hou Liangping? He's just a section chief now! He says... he says he's something you have to listen to? Your advancement is faster than Hou Liangping's. Although the platforms are different, your future may not be worse than Hou Liangping's!"

Not long after.

Ji Changming brought Chen Hai into a small conference room.

In addition to the two individuals, Gao Yuliang, Deputy Secretary of the Hantong Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission, was also present in the meeting room.

Li Dakang, member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee of Handong and Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee of Jingzhou.

Qi Tongwei, Director of the Public Security Bureau of Handong Province.