Chapter 246: Chapter 236: Standing Committee Resolution
The conference room of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee.
As soon as Secretary Hua Muyun of the Yanjing Municipal Committee ordered a vote, everyone was startled awake. At this moment, various vivid expressions appeared on the faces of the Standing Committee members, all because of what was mentioned in the documents.
Even Wang Zhanting looked at Duan Weiming with incredulous eyes. The matters mentioned in the documents—fighting, even murder—were nothing compared to the behavior described later. The issues of gambling, drugs, and prostitution seemed trivial relative to that.
"Investigate thoroughly, I resolutely support the decision of the Yanjing Municipal Committee!" Tang Xiaoxia, Minister of Propaganda, was the only female member of the municipal leadership, just over fifty years old, and usually spoke very little at the standing committee meetings. But seeing what was described in these materials, she shuddered uncontrollably, followed by immense anger.
Those who have made it to the Yanjing Municipal Committee Standing Committee—who among them is easily excitable? Who among them is without a calculating mind? However, Tang Xiaoxia couldn’t help but be the first to speak regarding the actions of the Poison Dragon Gang.
City Mayor Liu Kunnan, who usually didn’t support Hua Muyun, gave Duan Weiming and Wang Zhanting a helpless glance and then raised his hand with unusual difficulty: "I agree to conduct a thorough investigation on the Poison Dragon Gang!"
At this moment, sweat beads as big as beans appeared on Duan Weiming’s forehead. Although the materials didn’t name any specific protector, it was obvious that this matter occurred in the old city district. As the head of the old city district, even if unaware, he could not shirk responsibility.
No matter whether this matter is proven or not, his political career is basically over. If it is proven, stepping down after his term would be a luxury; a severe outcome might mean spending the following days in prison.
Duan Weiming didn’t know how to speak, nor did he dare to speak, as nearly all eyes were focused on him, wishing there were a large hole in the ground to jump into.
As for Wang Zhanting, he looked gloomy, knowing most things mentioned above, except for one thing he had never heard of, something he even found cruel.
Harvesting organs from live bodies and selling them on international black markets for huge profits.
It’s shocking and horrifying.
The material didn’t explicitly mention Duan Weiming’s name, referring to him as the leader, suggesting that Hua Muyun didn’t intend to eliminate everyone involved completely. However, the Poison Dragon Gang would definitely cease to exist. The Wang Family had relied on the Poison Dragon Gang for many affairs over the years. Losing the Poison Dragon Gang meant losing an arm, but if this matter implicated the Wang Family, especially if it implicated his nephew Wang Shumin, it would be a loss beyond compensation.
"I firmly support the committee’s decision to disband the Poison Dragon Gang!" Wang Zhanting glared at Duan Weiming with some anger before speaking. The situation being stronger than individuals, Wang Zhanting had no choice but to concede.
At this moment, Hua Muyun’s expression grew even worse. Originally, he thought the Poison Dragon Gang dealt only in traditional black-market businesses like gambling, drugs, and prostitution. Who could have thought it involved an organ harvesting atrocity beyond moral understanding, an act more cruel than murder? The documents revealed that each year, at least one to two hundred people fell into this dark abyss, mostly from the lowest rungs of society; these were blatant scenes of human exploitation.
"Without disbanding the Poison Dragon Gang, we cannot account to the twenty million residents of Yanjing City!" Hua Muyun suddenly slammed the table, his burning gaze fixed on Duan Weiming; this matter occurred in the old city, and his position as head of the old city district was inextricably linked.
Even Liu Kunnan and Wang Zhanting, who usually opposed Hua Muyun, had supported this resolution, leaving no room for others to object. The resolution to disband the Poison Dragon Gang was rarely passed unanimously at the Yanjing Municipal Committee Standing Committee. It was the first time Hua Muyun proposed it and achieved unanimous approval without prior private communication since he took the helm at the Yanjing Municipal Committee.
At this time, Secretary Luo stepped in quietly. He had just received a call from Xiao Lin, informing him that the daily headquarters of the Poison Dragon Gang, Tianli Entertainment City, had been successfully seized, Poison Dragon had committed arson and suicide, and the remaining top leaders of the Poison Dragon Gang were captured.
Secretary Luo murmured a few words into Hua Muyun’s ear without detailing the situation, only mentioning that Xiao Lin had already controlled the top leadership of the Poison Dragon Gang.
After Secretary Luo left, Hua Muyun slowly spoke: "The daily headquarters of the Poison Dragon Gang has been completely controlled with the help of the Sharp Sword Special Forces!"
The moment these words were spoken, nearly everyone was shocked. No one expected Hua Muyun to have such an ace up his sleeve. More than half of the standing committee knew that a squadron of the Sharp Sword Special Forces was stationed within Yanjing’s jurisdiction. After all, these were major local officials, and all seated at the standing committee were surely aware of the Sharp Sword Special Forces’ reputation. However, they never expected Hua Muyun could mobilize the forces of the Sharp Sword Special Forces, a unit that only takes orders from the Huaxia Military Commission, beyond even Commander Lu Yihang of the Yanjing Military Region.
"Secretary Wei Guo and Secretary Li Jia need to pay more attention to the next phase of work!" Hua Muyun seriously said as he looked at Qin Weiguo and Liao Lijia. One managed the Political and Legal Affairs Committee; the other managed cadre discipline. Hua Muyun intended to target the old city district, with Wang Zhanting and Liu Kunnan unable to oppose, providing a good breakthrough point.
"I will!" Qin Weiguo nodded.
Liao Lijia just nodded along without speaking.
"Commander Lu, I hope the Yanjing Military Region will assist the Yanjing police in their actions!" Hua Muyun said, looking at Lu Yihang, knowing that the Yanjing police were busy with the Jiangling Zhang Family case and the citywide anti-crime and anti-prostitution operation from a few days ago, unable to allocate more police force to investigate the old city district affairs.
"That’s not a problem; I will coordinate with Secretary Wei Guo!" Lu Yihang said expressionlessly, but the tone was firm; being a military man, even he couldn’t help but be moved by such events, agreeing readily.
However, Gong Shenglong hesitated for a moment before saying to Hua Muyun, "Secretary Hua, letting the military intervene in local matters..."
Not letting Gong Shenglong finish, Hua Muyun interrupted: "I will report this matter to our superiors!"
If before the intervention was due to Xiao Lin’s involvement, now, Hua Muyun acted on his own accord, not expecting the grassroots level in Yanjing to have people rotten to this extent. Serious matters require drastic action; if mishandled, any resulting negative perception from higher-ups on Yanjing officials would be counterproductive.
This night was destined to be uneasy.
With the end of the Standing Committee, not a single committee member could calm their hearts. Although Hua Muyun returned to West Mountain, he left Secretary Luo to stay behind with Qin Weiguo, clearly indicating that a resolution had to be reached tonight. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you’re welcome to visit and vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)