Chapter Seventy: Severely Punishing Laziness

  When the top military and political leaders of Jiedong focused their attention on Qingdao, many high-ranking officials learned about the general situation through their respective channels. It was nothing more than a spoiled son relying on his father's power and influence, harming a low-key but well-connected village doctor who had a military rank and was a registered medical consultant directly under the Military Commission's Logistics Department.

  If it were done in the past, this matter would eventually end up being settled quietly like a stone sinking into the sea. No one would ask about the life and death of a small rural doctor, especially with that sign on his back. The problem is even bigger now, let alone having offended the lifesaver of the 'Northeast Tiger'. With that old tiger's violent temper, how could he easily give up?

  Attracting attention from all sides, it is also known that relying solely on the Qingdao Municipal Committee, those people who cannot talk to Zhao Hu, the No. 1 of Jizhong Provincial Committee, can only take personal action. It is hoped that his appearance will suppress this matter as much as possible and not make the conflict between the military and local authorities more intense.

  Just as he quickened his pace going upstairs, he heard two crisp gunshots coming from the floor above. Provincial Committee No. 1's heart tightened. This Old General Zhao wouldn't actually open fire and kill someone, would he? If that were really the case, then the problem would be truly severe.

  When he rushed into the room filled with a group of old generals under the leadership of the garrison commander, what he saw were two policemen who had been scared stiff and were kneeling on the ground. And Zhao Hu, holding a handgun, looked very relaxed.

  Seeing the arrival of Jizhong Province No. 1, Zhao Hu said calmly: "This man is old and his eyesight for shooting is not good. I wanted to kill you two beasts. But since your Secretary Zhou has come, please take a look at what you were doing here just now. Is there anything that matches this police uniform?"

  Warning! This is Zhao Hu's straightforward warning, and it has nothing to do with his bad shooting eyesight. It was done on purpose for him to see after learning of his arrival. The purpose is also simple, that is, the result of handling this matter will not satisfy him. Next time, Zhao Hu's gun will not miss again, and he will really dare to shoot and kill people.

  Under the introduction of Zhang Tian, the head of the special task force who was in charge of two police officers, Secretary Zhu also saw the bloodstains on the chair that had not yet dried, as well as two pairs of handcuffs with blood and flesh still attached. The electric baton had also fallen beside the chair, making this evidence of torture and forced confession ironclad.

  When he saw this confession record that was made to be a fatal blow, the various secretaries also felt that under the cold gaze of the old generals, his political career over the years had not been as humiliating as it was today, making him feel like his face was burning with shame. How humiliating!

  Looking at Zhao Hu's expectant gaze, Zhu Shuji stepped forward very sincerely and said: "General Zhao, fellow senior generals, regarding the incident that occurred today. I will definitely give Han Guo an explanation for justice, no matter who is involved in this case of using public power for personal revenge, I will investigate to the end."

  Facing this answer, Zhao Hu said calmly: "There's no need to tell me about such things. I'm just a retired useless old man. Just now, it was only for the sake of comforting Little Han. However, I'd like to remind Secretary that this matter involves the military's medical consultant. If your disciplinary department feels that they can't handle it, I can call the Military Commission."

  Let the Military Commission send a working group to personally investigate and handle this case. The crime of murdering a military medical advisor, I believe you all understand the weight of it, don't you? Moreover, I want to know who gave them the guts to so brazenly disregard the law. Without hitting the big tiger behind them, is there any use in swatting at these small flies?

  We old soldiers, for the country and for the people, fought to the death to create this peaceful and prosperous world. Is it just to let such a person go unpunished? If you don't come up with a convincing solution, I'm afraid my fallen comrades will also be disheartened!

  Although the words are light, they are heart-piercing. Listening to the various secretaries also gives me a headache. If we let the Military Commission take over the case, I really can't imagine how big a stir this will cause in the end! Especially at the year-end, causing such a big fuss, our faces will be completely lost.

  The secretary who understood the deep meaning of Zhao Hu's words quickly said: "General Zhao, rest assured, I will now let the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission set up a special case team to fully supervise and handle this case. All officials involved in this matter will receive due punishment. Please believe that the Jizhong Provincial Party Committee still has this determination and ability."

  Just then, the garrison commander who had accompanied him suddenly walked in and said: "Commander, Gu Xinquan's son and wife have left the hospital and are on their way to the airport. It looks like they're trying to escape!"

  It is clear that the ultimate culprit of this matter is who, although the military did not take measures to guard a family member of a positive hall-level cadre, but surveillance is inevitable. Now it seems that the situation arranged on the way from Du Mountain has really worked.

  Run! You're preparing to run before the matter is even investigated? What's this if it isn't a guilty conscience?

  Du Shan didn't respond, and instead looked at the various secretaries, thinking that this Gu Xinquan was indeed a reckless and arrogant secretary. He quickly said: "Commander Du, please have the military cooperate with the Discipline Inspection Commission to apprehend them! Also, impose double rules on Gu Xinquan and start investigating related cases. Lin Zixiao, it will take some time for the provincial Discipline Inspection Commission to arrive, so you will be in charge of setting up a special case team for now. Is there any problem with handling this case?"

  Knowing that this was an opportunity for the secretary and the municipal party committee to make amends, Lin Zixiao, the number one of Qingdao City, hastened to say: "No problem, I will now order the Discipline Inspection Commission to implement double regulation on Gu Xinquan. Dispatch disciplinary inspection and supervision personnel to enter the Public Security Bureau to investigate this case and quickly give Han Guwen a fair judgment."

  The two provincial and municipal leaders did not get any affirmative answer from Zhao Hu, who knew that as soon as he appeared, this matter would involve everyone and no one could escape. Feeling guilty towards Han Ankang, Zhao Hu didn't say much, nor did he bid farewell. He walked out of the room with a somewhat lost look, leaving behind the pistol he had treasured for many years on the table.

  The secretaries looked at Zhao Hu in confusion, seemingly hurt as he left, and didn't understand where they had gone wrong. Only Liu Gang, the old partner, stepped forward and said: "Secretary, I am Liu Gang, the original government of the Northeast Military Region. To be honest, I also brought a gun today, we old generals all brought guns."

  We saw Xiao Han's miserable state, and then we saw this torture room, and we hated them so much that we wanted to shoot them dead. Do you know why Commander Zhao didn't directly shoot them dead? That was because Commander Zhao's party nature told him to always put the national law first, even if he really wanted to personally shoot these two losers for Xiao Han. But in the end, he still chose to follow the national law, do you know how guilty he felt towards Xiao Han?

  If it weren't for Little Han, Commander Zhao wouldn't be standing in front of us today, let alone the few of us. I'm afraid that even now, we would still need to lie in bed from time to time to recover. Who do you think we owe this to? You know without me saying it. We retired generals still know how to prioritize justice, what about you active-duty officers?

  I don't want to interfere with your government's handling of this matter, but I can tell you that if you handle it with any injustice or corruption, just wait for the wrath of us old generals! Don't think my words are too harsh, if you know that Tie Xingwu is also alive today thanks to the rescue of Little Han's grandfather.

  They, the grandfather and grandson, saved two generations of old and new commanders-in-chief of our Northeast Military Region. What do you think we elderly people can use to repay this kindness? Now Little Han is still lying in the hospital unconscious, and someone even tipped off his family members to escape. In comparison, has your government's supervision really been done well?"

  After finishing the sentence, Liu Gang picked up Zhao Hu's pistol from the table and walked out of the interrogation room with a group of old generals. Leaving three government bigwigs, staring at two police officers who had already realized their fate, also furious.

  When the several clerks were ready to leave, they shouted at the two policemen: "You're still wearing the national emblem with this attitude? If I didn't have a gun in my hand, hearing those words just now, I would have shot you one by one. It's better to lose face in front of so many people. This old face of mine has been ruined by you!

  He rebuked somewhat discomfitedly, and the various secretaries also decided that this time they couldn't show mercy again. After directly contacting Jidong No. 2, both of them understood. If the military really sent a working group to intervene in this matter, then the face of Jidong Province would be lost. As the head and deputy head of Jidong, their faces would naturally lose all dignity.

  After the two reached a consensus, the provincial discipline inspection secretary personally led the team to drive to Qingdao Island, arriving at the first time. It was a sudden review of the two executives who were tortured and forced to confess, and then peeled up layer by layer. No matter who was involved, they would be double-regulated first. This pre-Spring Festival double-regulation storm really scared many people.

  The five women, who had been anxiously waiting for news at the hotel, did not receive any news but instead were met with personnel from the Discipline Inspection Commission. They found out that the person in front of them was the Secretary of the Qingdao Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission, who came personally to apologize on behalf of the municipal government and also asked Zheng Xiujing, the party involved in the case, about the specific situation at the TV station at the time.

  For this intelligence investigation, the broker directly handed over a clear video of a follower at that time. It means that all the facts are very clear in front of them. As for who is right and who is wrong, it's obvious at a glance.

  Listening to Gu Bin's arrogant tone in the video, the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission couldn't help but sneer: "He really thinks he's something!"

  With this evidence, have a professional seal the phone as evidence. Looking at Zheng Xiujing and other girls asking about Han Ankang's situation, the Discipline Inspection Secretary, who thought Zheng Xiujing was Han Ankang's girlfriend, looked very embarrassed and told everyone. Currently, Han Ankang is in the intensive care unit and has not yet awakened. At this time, Zheng Xiujing suddenly burst into loud wailing.

  Only Song Qian, who was slightly more emotionally stable, asked another question and was informed of the hospital where Han Ankang was admitted. After thanking the Discipline Inspection Secretary, she directly instructed the bodyguards, who had just received this news and were visibly indignant, to take them to the hospital to visit him. Because they endured this disaster with Han Ankang!