Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 847 The Justice of Power

"You're a leading cadre now. You need to be more open-minded and learn to see the essence through phenomena." Xiao Long repeated Qi Tongwei's words to An Xin, "Do you know what politics is? What you're seeing now is politics.

In contradictions and conflicts, we must seek balance. In class struggle, we must gain advantages that are beneficial to us.

You are a smart person and you should understand what I mean."

An Xin was silent for a moment and said she knew.

Xiao Long wanted to test the other party, "Then tell me."

"You need him to hold this spot for you."

Xiao Long smiled happily, "That's right, my qualifications are not enough, and if the higher-ups want to promote me, they have to consider the procedures.

He is in this position, and the Municipal Bureau is still under our control. Once I have enough qualifications, I can remove him at any time.

If it were someone else, they would probably have to consider even more.”

An Xin was deeply touched by Xiao Long's words.

This was a level of thinking he had never encountered before. There was nothing empty or pretentious about it; it was all about the game between human nature and power. Naked.

To be honest, An Xin didn't like it. It went against the education he had received over the years.

As if sensing An Xin's thoughts, Xiao Long said, "Don't you think we are unworthy of the basic ethics of a Party member? We have no ideals and beliefs, and no noble consciousness."

An Xin did not deny it and just nodded.

Xiao Long said earnestly, "I used to be just like you, considering these ideals and consciousness as high as the sky.

In the army, I don’t like flattery and I can’t stand fawning.

The final result is that I am forced to leave my favorite career.

Later, I learned a lot from Mayor Qi. He said it well - corrupt officials are cunning, and we who are good officials must be even more cunning!

In other words, as corrupt officials climb up, honest officials have to climb higher.

If we want to uphold justice in our hearts, we must have the power to uphold justice. How do we obtain power? There is no other way except to work our way up.

Without this power, justice will no longer exist before us and will only become a slogan.

For example, in the case of Nie Hailong, if we did not have the power today, and if Secretary He and Mayor Qi did not use their greater power to sanction them, they would still be at large.

You may say that, as your superiors have reported, justice is in the hearts of the people.

But have you ever considered that no matter which level of government you report to, the people who will ultimately decide the matter are those in power, not the so-called sense of justice, or procedural laws.

"The reason we can sanction Nie Hailong today is because he has little power. If Nie Hailong wasn't a deputy section chief, but had climbed to the position of director of a provincial department, do you think we would have the power to sanction them today?"

An Xin felt a chill rushing to the top of her head.

Yes, if they did not hold great power today, how could they control and subdue corrupt elements like Nie Hailong?

"So, if you want to uphold justice in your heart, you must learn how to climb up by any means necessary.

If I had reported Deng Feng today, had he been investigated and punished.

That is indeed a very gratifying thing.

However, this did not increase or benefit my power, but instead reduced it.

Because he is a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, the personnel power does not lie with the city but with the province. No one can predict to whom the province will redistribute this power.

If the provincial party committee gives someone who is more hateful, more powerful and has a stronger background, do you think we still have the ability to subdue them?

It is even possible that the existence of this person will affect our layout for the purification of the entire Beishan City, and many criminals may go unpunished under the protection of this person.

Of course, I'm just stating a possibility, but it's very likely, because no leader would willingly give up the power in their hands."

An Xin said with great benefit, "Master, thank you for telling me so much. I understand now."

Xiao Long hummed softly, "I understand. Okay, now quickly call your people and capture Nie Hailong."

An Xin was stunned. "Catch him now? Have you found evidence?"

Xiao Long laughed, "Hasn't the evidence already appeared?"

An Xin didn't react for a moment, "Where?"

Xiao Long said: "You are now the director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, not a police officer, so don't think about the problem with the thinking of a police officer, but think from the perspective of an Anti-Corruption Bureau director.

"Tell me, is there corruption involved in his going to the nightclub? Is there any crime involved?"

An Xin woke up as if from a dream, "Of course there is, this place is simply a den of money! A VIP card costs ten thousand.

By the way, Master, I also spent 10,000 yuan to apply for a card to investigate the case. Can we reimburse this expense?"

"You'll have to ask your procuratorate about this. I'm at the Municipal Public Security Bureau and can't report it."

"..., Master, please don't." An Xin said with a sad face, "This is my wife's book."

Xiao Long was very happy, "I sympathize with this, but the procedure is like this and there is nothing I can do.

However, as your master, I can personally sponsor you 500, no more."

"master...."

Without waiting for An Xin to say anything else, Xiao Long quickly changed the subject.

"Alright, An Xin, Nie Hailong's case is very important, let's not discuss this for now. Hurry and arrest him. Once he's in jail, we'll have a chance to revitalize the Hong Kong situation." He then instructed, "You've unexpectedly achieved a great feat this time. Next, you need to investigate this corruption line upwards. What do you find? Don't rush to arrest him yet..."

An Xin interrupted, "Master, I understand. It depends on whether this person is still useful to us. If he is, we can keep him for now."

Xiao Long said with satisfaction: "You are a teachable young man. You have only been a deputy section chief for a short time and need to make some achievements to stabilize your position. You can talk to Comrade Zuo Ming and use a few minor cases to beautify your achievements.

However, we must be careful about what we choose so that it does not affect the development of the Hong Kong market, and we must not cause a stir because of corruption issues. Capital is sensitive, and we must not touch their sensitive nerves and cause investors to flee.

At that point, it won’t be a credit, it will be a mistake.”

An Xin agreed.

After a few more words, Xiao Long hung up the phone. As soon as Xiao Long hung up, An Xin immediately dialed the Anti-Corruption Bureau, called the team members, and rushed to the nightclub.

After arranging everything, An Xin returned to her seat and cautiously asked Ma Yurong, "Mr. Ma, can you find the information of each guest here?"

Ma Yurong smiled and said, "Of course I can find it, but I'm sorry I can't give it to you."

"Why?" An Xin asked.

"Director An, you are the head of the Anti-Corruption Bureau. If I give you the information, how will I run my business in the future?"