Fang Zhicheng frowned and said, "Secretary Duan, I would like to ask, how are the projects in your hands progressing now? The three projects of China Merchants Group have gone through half a year from contact to negotiation, and now they have reached the stage of specific policy implementation. As long as the land policy is determined, the other party will be able to put the registered capital in place next month. If Secretary Duan, your projects have reached this stage, I think this matter should be discussed at the Standing Committee meeting. If it has not reached this stage, I think it is better to give priority to allocating land to China Merchants Group."
Duan Xuan sneered and said, "County Magistrate Fang, can I take it that you are making things difficult for me?"
Fang Zhicheng sighed and said, "Secretary Duan, if you insist on thinking so, then just think that I am making things difficult for you."
The two hung up the phone, each holding their own stance, so they had nothing to say to each other.
Fang Zhicheng didn't expect Duan Xuan to be such a strong character. He was much more aggressive than Zhao Heping at the beginning.
Fang Zhicheng could also understand. Duan Xuan was from Governor Bu's camp. He had a strong background. After coming to Dongtai, he didn't take other people seriously. His previous alliance with him to fight against Sun Weiming was just a stopgap measure before he had a strong foundation.
Now Duan Xuan has gradually stabilized his position, has begun to show strength, and is trying to get his hands into economic work. Duan Xuan is the deputy secretary of the Party Committee. According to convention, he should be a full-time party affairs worker. However, now that all places are emphasizing economic construction, many deputy secretaries who are full-time party affairs workers have outstanding performance in economic work and have the ability and means. Duan Xuan is undoubtedly the second type of person.
Li Hui was a little worried when she saw Fang Zhicheng and Duan Xuan arguing fiercely. She said softly, "If it really doesn't work, why don't I go and coordinate. If we look into it carefully, the towns and villages below must have reserved demolitions and have not reported them to the Urban Construction Bureau. By using our connections, we should be able to find suitable places for the three companies."
Fang Zhicheng waved his hand and whispered, "We can't give in easily on this matter. Even if we need to find those reserved lands for demolition, it's Duan Xuan who has to use his connections to settle it. Attracting investment is the government's job. As a full-time deputy secretary of the party, he shouldn't stretch his hands so far."
Fang Zhicheng has a very good relationship with Li Hui and regards her as his own, which is why he speaks so directly.
This matter is not that simple. Duan Xuan had been friendly with me before, but now he is being fussy with me. Obviously, something has happened. So Duan Xuan and Sun Weiming must have reached an alliance, which is why their attitude has changed 180 degrees.
Seeing that Li Hui was a little restless, Fang Zhicheng smiled and comforted her: "Sister Hui, you still have to continue to contact those three companies. You can't turn them away. As for the land use issue, I will solve it properly."
After Li Hui left the office, Fang Zhicheng asked Zhan Yao to come in and go to the county party committee's comprehensive office to inquire about Chen Deping's schedule. Seeing that Chen Deping was working in the compound in the afternoon, he stood up and walked towards Chen Deping's office.
Chen Deping was very surprised to see Fang Zhicheng coming. After a simple handshake with Fang Zhicheng, he asked with a smile, "County Magistrate Fang, what can I do for you?"
Fang Zhicheng smiled faintly and said, "No one comes to visit you for no reason. I came here today because I have something to discuss with Secretary Chen."
Chen Deping smiled calmly and said, "It seems to be a big deal."
Fang Zhicheng nodded and said, "If you knew Secretary Weiming's schedule in Qiongjin these days, you would know the magnitude of the matter."
Chen Deping's face turned serious, and he asked, "Did you hear some rumors?"
Fang Zhicheng sighed and said, "Secretary Weiming, I went to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection first, and then to the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department..."
Chen Deping pondered for a long time, with an angry look on his face, and said, "I didn't expect that he was still ready to take action."
Fang Zhicheng saw that Chen Deping had been prepared for this, and he sighed in his heart, guessing that Chen Deping must have some leverage in Sun Weiming's hands. "So Secretary Chen, you already knew about this, it seems that I was the one who said too much."
Chen Deping took a deep breath and said, "You know, Sun Weiming and I worked together in the public security system for a period of time. The grassroots public security system will inevitably take some special measures in the process of handling cases..."
Fang Zhicheng shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Could it be that he has some evidence in his hands?"
Chen Deping showed a guilty look on his face and said, "I have been in the police post for many years and have handled many cases. Except for one case, I think I have done everything with a clear conscience."
Fang Zhicheng asked doubtfully: "Secretary Chen, if you trust me, you might as well tell me about this. Now Duan Xuan and Sun Weiming have joined forces, and we are already in a weak position. Only by joining forces can we fight against them."
Chen Deping had a complicated expression and thought for a long time. Finally, he slowly told Fang Zhicheng something hidden in his heart.
Ten years ago, Chen Deping was the director of a grassroots police station. On the day he was on duty, he received a message that someone had called the police and reported that a 13-year-old girl had been raped by multiple people. After arriving at the scene, he only found the dishevelled little girl, but did not find the perpetrators. The investigation clues were interrupted for a while, but then the situation took a turn. The suspects pointed to several young people who had some power in Dongtai, so they found Chen Deping at the time to negotiate.
Due to insufficient evidence and pressure from all sides, Chen Deping finally compromised. The little girl was even considered mentally ill and was sent to a mental hospital for treatment for many years. It was not until some time ago that Chen Deping received a text message that he realized that the little girl had grown up and wanted to avenge what happened that year.
Chapter 0406: Excellent Star Embryo
Walking out of Chen Deping's office, Fang Zhicheng could feel the heaviness of his heart. Chen Deping had handled countless cases in Dongtai over the years. Although he had a bad temper, his professional ability was remarkable and he was known as the Yinzhou Detective. With his outstanding achievements, Chen Deping was able to step up from an ordinary policeman to the current position of the boss of the political and legal system.
It is hard for anyone to imagine that Chen Deping also has a stain on himself and that it has become the source of the crisis.
The reason why Chen Deping told Fang Zhicheng about this matter was that it could no longer be hidden.
The little girl must have warned Chen Deping a long time ago and submitted a lot of materials to various departments. However, Sun Weiming's activities in Qiongjin have aroused Chen Deping's vigilance. Sun Weiming must want to use this stain to suppress Chen Deping.
So Chen Deping wanted to exchange hearts and seek Fang Zhicheng's help.
Fang Zhicheng did not respond. After returning to his office, he fell into deep thought and took out a pen to deduce the various possibilities that might occur next on a piece of white paper. If Chen Deping leaves the political and legal system, the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs of the entire Dongtai will usher in a large-scale reshuffle. Sun Weiming will occupy 60% of the shares, and Duan Xuan will occupy 40% of the shares. If he helps Chen Deping through this difficult time, then Chen Deping is likely to be grateful to him and stand by him from now on, becoming a solid ally.
The Standing Committee has twelve members in total. Sun Weiming has four people from the Discipline Inspection Commission, Propaganda Department, Organization Department, and County Party Committee Office. Although Duan Xuan has just arrived in Dongtai, he has already won the support of the United Front Work Department and the Armed Forces Department. Fang Zhicheng and Xing Jike are in the same camp. Because they firmly control the government, their position is relatively stable. As for Chen Deping, he is somewhat weak. He was promoted from the position of deputy county magistrate, and it has been less than half a year, so he is easily shaken.
If Fang Zhicheng could win over Chen Deping, he would have three votes. If he allowed Luo Hui to enter the Standing Committee, he would have four votes, just one vote less than Sun Weiming.
Fang Zhicheng pondered for a long time, took out his mobile phone and called Zhong Yang. He hadn't contacted Zhong Yang for a long time, and he was very surprised to receive Fang Zhicheng's call. He smiled and said, "County Magistrate Fang, you are such a busy man, why did you think of calling me?"
Fang Zhicheng said: "I called you because I wanted to ask for your help."
Zhong Yang said straightforwardly: "Tell me what you want me to do. I will stand by you at the critical moment!"
Fang Zhicheng then told Zhong Yang about Chen Deping's affairs. Zhong Yang pondered for a long time and sighed, "Master Cheng, you'd better not get involved in Chen Deping's affairs!"
Fang Zhicheng asked in confusion: "Why?"
Zhong Yang smiled bitterly and said, "I just received a notice from the provincial department today. They are ready to conduct an in-depth investigation into Chen Deping."
Fang Zhicheng raised his eyebrows and asked, "Is it so serious?"
Zhong Yang whispered, "When the leaders of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection heard the news, they were very angry and they must investigate Chen Deping. I'm afraid there's no way this can be resolved peacefully now."