Names: Uncle Zhao Mengsheng, Father-in-law Pei Yihong

The game has been laid bare, without any attempt to conceal it.

Upon hearing this, Sha Ruijin turned to look at Qi Tongwei and said, "Comrade Tongwei, legal principles are the bottom line, but we cannot rigidly adhere to legal provisions when governing at the grassroots level."

The law is inanimate, but people are adaptable. Hundreds of workers at the Dafeng factory have been rooted here for generations. Now, with the factory shut down and no way out, public morale is low. Even the most compliant procedures cannot heal the wounds in people's hearts.

Tian Guofu immediately chimed in, taking sides and echoing, "Secretary Sha's words hit the nail on the head!"

Legal procedures do not equate to reasonable handling.

The seal issued by the Jingzhou Intermediate People's Court, while seemingly compliant and legal, is in reality a lazy and ineffective policy that has effectively blocked the livelihoods of hundreds of workers!

When we govern, we are not just parrots of laws; we are there to solve the problems of ordinary people.

If everything is about compliance and not people's livelihood, then what's the point of having officials?

Tian Guofu harbored ulterior motives, eager to use this incident to expose a group of lazy and corrupt officials in the political and legal system, thereby taking the opportunity to clean up the ranks and achieve some political success.

Wu Chunlin followed closely behind, saying, "Yes, the law is no different from human sentiment."

The Dafeng Factory incident was broadcast live across the entire internet, attracting nationwide attention and sparking widespread public discussion.

The most important thing now is to stabilize public sentiment and calm public opinion, rather than rigidly blocking the judicial process.

Removing the seals, holding discussions on-site, and providing workers with a channel to vent their frustrations are the right ways to resolve conflicts.

The three share a highly unified stance, focusing on people's livelihood, public opinion, and public sentiment.

Qi Tongwei remained calm and composed, his expression unchanged. He immediately retorted, "Public sentiment must be stable, and public opinion must be calm, but the rules must not be broken!"

Judicial rulings and court seals are symbols of the law, not child's play, and not tools for us to reconcile conflicts or appease public opinion!

Today, a single word from the provincial party committee can tear off the court's seal and interfere with the judiciary. Tomorrow, the people will feel that the law can be circumvented, judgments can be invalidated, and personal relationships can supersede the law!

If this continues, where will the government's credibility be?

Where is the authority of the judiciary?

Where is judicial independence?

Who will follow the rules in grassroots governance in the future?

If the maintenance of stability based on personal connections goes too far, it becomes the biggest instance of rule by man undermining the rule of law.

Chen Qingquan spoke, neither humble nor arrogant. "Secretary Sha, distinguished leaders."

I would like to add that the entire process of sealing up Dafeng Factory by the Jingzhou Intermediate People's Court was based on the judgment and executed in accordance with the law. The procedures were complete, the evidence was conclusive, and there was no violation of regulations whatsoever.

Cai Chenggong's unauthorized pledge of shares, default on huge debts, and breach of contract were the first offenses. The court's seizure of assets and preservation of property in accordance with the law is fully in line with judicial procedures.

Why should a lawful judgment be overturned due to personal relationships?

I believe the court seal cannot be removed!

Chen Qingquan was full of confidence, his job was impeccable, and he was not afraid of anyone holding him accountable.

Now that Qi Tongwei and Gao Yuliang are his backers, what is there to fear?

He saw Gao Yuliang standing behind him when he said this, so he had no qualms about it.

Looking at the court seal, Zheng Xipo felt anxious and agitated. "Dean Chen, Secretary Sha has now spoken out to resolve the workers' issues, which means he wants you to remove the seal!"

Everyone is waiting for a meeting to resolve the issues, so why are you stubbornly refusing to move?

He was convinced of Sha Ruijin's status as the top leader and wanted to use the authority of the provincial party secretary to force Chen Qingquan to compromise and back down.

Whether Dafeng Factory can be saved depends on today; we must do everything we can.

Upon hearing this, Chen Qingquan sneered, "Zheng Xipo, judicial work is not for laymen to instruct experts."

The seal was posted by the Intermediate People's Court in accordance with the law, representing judicial authority. It is not something that can be torn off at will with a mere verbal order.

Even if Secretary Sha gave instructions in person today, without legal and compliant judicial documents, if I were to open the seal without authorization, it would be a violation of the law and an overreach of authority.

"Can you shoulder this responsibility, or is there any leader here willing to take it for me?"

Chen Qingquan wields the power to interpret the law and shows no mercy to anyone.

Zheng Xipo was rendered speechless by the rebuttal.

Tian Guofu took the initiative to speak on behalf of Chen Yanshi.

It was all because of Chen Yanshi's call of "Little Gold".

"Comrade Qingquan is right to talk about rules and abide by the bottom line, but rules are meant to serve the people and solve problems, not to block the people's demands or create obstacles to conflict."

The workers at Dafeng Factory have been sticking to their posts year after year, but now even their right to enter the factory to work and perform normal tasks has been blocked. This is unreasonable and unjustifiable.

Blindly adhering to legal provisions without flexibility will only exacerbate conflicts between officials and the public.

Tian Guofu was determined to expose the problem of laziness in the judicial system and take the opportunity to stir up the political landscape of Handong.

A steady footstep came from behind the crowd.

Wearing an executive jacket and with an elegant demeanor, Gao Yuliang, accompanied by Secretary He, slowly walked through the crowd and stood between Sha Ruijin and Tian Guofu.

Sha Ruijin was very unhappy. How come Gao Yuliang, that old man, was occupying the center position?

How can this be allowed?

Gao Yuliang looked directly at Tian Guofu and said, "Secretary Guofu, look how anxious you are again."

Are you in a hurry to get married or have children?

He kept talking about finding ways to break the deadlock.

"Do you dare to personally go up and tear off the court's seal?"

Gao Yuliang saw through the other party's little scheme of wanting to stir up trouble and not wanting to take responsibility at a glance.

Tian Guofu stiffened, then shook his head without hesitation, "Secretary Yuliang, I won't demolish it. I'm a discipline inspection cadre, I have no right to interfere with judicial enforcement, and I will never do anything illegal."

Sure enough, the one who cherishes his reputation the most is not Li Dakang, but Tian Guofu, that old Deng.

Seeing that they were in a dead end, Deputy Factory Director Ma had a sudden inspiration and quickly stepped forward to make a suggestion.

"Leaders, the main gate is blocked, so why don't we climb in through the window?"

After the Dafeng factory was shut down, we workers have been going to work by climbing through windows for years. We're used to it, it doesn't bother us at all!

Yu Ruixing quickly spoke up to stop her, "No! Absolutely not! A female worker in the factory once fell and broke her leg while climbing out of a window to get to work, and she's still recovering at home."

Today, all the people present are high-ranking provincial leaders. If anything were to happen to them while they were climbing through the window, even hundreds of us workers wouldn't be able to bear the responsibility!

Looking at the absurd and frustrating scene, Chen Yanshi sighed, "Secretary Sha, Secretary Yuliang, you both saw it with your own eyes."

The once-thriving Dafeng Factory, where workers were legally employed, is now facing a situation where the factory gates are sealed off, preventing them from entering and depriving them of even their most basic right to work.

This isn't about addressing disorder; it's about chilling the hearts of grassroots workers!

Sha Ruijin's expression grew increasingly solemn. He stepped forward and said, "Comrades, what Old Chen said is absolutely right."

Today, on behalf of the Hantong Provincial Committee of the CPC, I would like to make a clear statement.

Development is fundamentally about serving the people, and the bottom line of the rule of law is ensuring their well-being. We must safeguard the human dignity of every worker and uphold the legitimate rights and interests of the people.

As soon as he finished speaking, he turned to look directly at Chen Qingquan, "Chen Qingquan, remove the seal immediately."

All eyes in the room instantly focused on Chen Qingquan.

Everyone assumed that with the provincial party secretary personally issuing the order, Chen Qingquan would surely obey.

But the next second, Chen Qingquan gently shook his head, his attitude firm and unyielding, "Secretary Sha, I'm sorry I can't comply."

As the president of the intermediate court, it is my duty to enforce the law in accordance with regulations.

Without Secretary Gao's order from the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, I broke the seal without authorization, which is a violation of the law.

At best, it would result in dismissal for violating regulations; at worst, it would be a crime, punishable by double the penalty. I cannot and dare not make this mistake.

Chen Qingquan knew perfectly well that if he did as Sha Ruijin suggested, he would essentially be ruining his future.

Sha Ruijin was a little annoyed that his words had been refuted by Chen Qingquan in public.

Then, he turned to look at Gao Yuliang, his tone softening slightly.

"Secretary Yuliang, as the Secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission, you are in charge of the province's political and legal work. Give an order for the court to remove the seal."