Chapter 247: Chapter 236 Standing Committee Resolution
Yanjing Municipal Committee Standing Committee meeting room.
At the sound of voting ordered by Secretary Hua Muyun, everyone suddenly awakened. At this moment, various vivid expressions appeared on the faces of all the standing committee members, all due to the matters described in the materials.
Even Wang Zhanting looked at Duan Weiming with a gaze of disbelief. The issues in the materials — fighting, brawling, and even murder — were considered trivial. Compared to the behaviors mentioned later related to yellow, gambling, and drugs, these were child’s play.
"Investigate, investigate thoroughly, I firmly support the decision of the Yanjing Municipal Committee!" said Tang Xiaoxia, Minister of Propaganda and the only female member within the committee. Rarely speaking during the committee’s standing meetings, she couldn’t help but feel frightened upon seeing the matters written in the materials, followed by immense anger.
For those sitting in the Yanjing Municipal Committee Standing Committee, is anyone inclined to wear their emotions? Who doesn’t have a calculated plan? However, the acts of the Poison Dragon Gang forced Tang Xiaoxia to be the first to speak.
As for Mayor Liu Kunnan, who traditionally did not support Hua Muyun, he reluctantly glanced at Duan Weiming and Wang Zhanting, and then raised his hand with great difficulty, saying, "I agree to conduct a thorough investigation on the Poison Dragon Gang!"
At this moment, beads of sweat the size of beans trickled down Duan Weiming’s forehead. Although the materials did not name names of the protectors, it was clear that the incident had occurred in the old city district, where he was as a chief. Even if he didn’t know, he absolutely couldn’t evade responsibility.
Regardless of whether the matters are verified, his political life was essentially sentenced to end. If verified, it would be a luxury to step down after his term; seriously, he might spend the coming days in prison.
Duan Weiming didn’t know how to speak, nor did he dare to speak, as nearly all eyes in the room focused on him at this moment. He wished there were a hole to jump into.
As for Wang Zhanting, his face was somber. He was aware of most of the matters mentioned above, except for a single incident he had never heard of, which even he found cruel.
The extraction of organs from living individuals, selling them on the international black market for enormous profits.
It was shocking.
The materials did not specifically mention Duan Weiming’s name from the old city district but referred to him as "leader," indicating that Hua Muyun didn’t wish to completely eliminate him. Nevertheless, the Poison Dragon Gang was certainly no longer to exist; the Wang Family had accomplished quite a bit with the help of the gang over the years. Losing the gang was akin to losing an arm; however, if the matters involve the Wang Family and implicate Wang Zhanting’s nephew Wang Shumin, the cost would outweigh the benefit.
"I firmly endorse the Municipal Committee’s decision to abolish the Poison Dragon Gang!" Wang Zhanting gave Duan Weiming a somewhat angry look and then spoke. Circumstances were stronger than people, making it impossible for Wang Zhanting not to yield.
Hua Muyun’s expression grew even darker. Initially believing that the Poison Dragon Gang engaged in traditional underground businesses like yellow, gambling, and drugs, he couldn’t fathom their involvement in such an unimaginable act of extracting organs from living individuals, a cruelty surpassing murder. The materials revealed that annually at least one to two hundred people fell into this dark abyss, mostly from the lowest ranks. It was a naked, cannibalistic scene.
"Without abolishing the Poison Dragon Gang, we can’t face the twenty million citizens of Yanjing City!" Hua Muyun abruptly slammed the table, his eyes fixed fiercely on Duan Weiming. This incident indeed occurred in the old city district, implicating the chief of the area.
Even Liu Kunnan and Wang Zhanting, usually opposite to Hua Muyun, supported the resolution. Naturally, there was no reason for others to oppose it. The resolution to abolish the Poison Dragon Gang passed in the Yanjing Municipal Committee Standing Committee vote in one fell swoop, marking the first unanimous decision since Hua Muyun took charge of the committee despite no prior private communication.
At that moment, Secretary Luo quietly entered. Upon receiving a phone call from Xiao Lin earlier, it was learned that the gang’s regular headquarters at Tianli Entertainment City had been successfully taken down, the leaders of the Poison Dragon had set fire and committed suicide, and the remaining high-level members were all captured.
Secretary Luo whispered a few words in Hua Muyun’s ear, without disclosing very detailed information, just mentioning that Xiao Lin had already controlled the top members of the Poison Dragon Gang.
After Secretary Luo left, Hua Muyun slowly stated, "The headquarters of the Poison Dragon Gang has been completely controlled with the help of the Sharp Sword Special Forces!"
Upon hearing this, almost everyone was shocked, not expecting Hua Muyun to have such means. A squadron of the Sharp Sword Special Forces was stationed within Yanjing’s borders, known by more than half of the standing committee members since they were influential figures in local Yanjing. Needless to say, every standing committee member was definitely aware of the reputation of the Sharp Sword Special Forces. Nevertheless, no one would have thought that Hua Muyun could utilize the Sharp Sword Special Forces, a unit solely commanded by the Huaxia Military Commission, even the commander of the Yanjing Military Region, Lu Yihang, wasn’t able to mobilize.
"The subsequent work will burden Secretary Wei Guo and Secretary Li Jia!" Hua Muyun looked earnestly at Qin Weiguo and Liao Lijia as he spoke. One was responsible for the work of the political and legal committee, and the other handled the discipline of the cadres. Hua Muyun aimed to target the old city district, leaving Wang Zhanting and Liu Kunnan with no room to refute. It was a perfect breakthrough point.
"I will!" Qin Weiguo nodded.
Liao Lijia merely nodded, without speaking.
"Commander Lu, we hope the Yanjing Military Region will provide operational support to the Yanjing police!" Hua Muyun looked at Lu Yihang and spoke, noting that the Yanjing police were busy with the Jiangling Zhang Family case and recent city-wide anti-crime and anti-yellow operations, unable to allocate more police force to investigate the old city district affairs.
"That’s no problem, I’ll coordinate with Secretary Wei Guo!" Lu Yihang said expressionlessly, yet his tone was firm. Despite being military personnel, he couldn’t help being moved by the situation, agreeing immediately.
However, Gong Shenglong hesitated for a moment before speaking to Hua Muyun, "Secretary Hua, the intervention of the army in local matters..."
Before Gong Shenglong finished speaking, Hua Muyun interrupted directly, "I will report this matter upwards!"
Previously influenced by Xiao Lin; however, now, Hua Muyun acted from his own volition. He hadn’t expected individuals on grassroots in Yanjing to be rotten to such an extent. Serious ailments require strong remedies. If poorly handled, any potential negative perception from higher-ups towards Yanjing officials would be a setback.
This night, destined to be unsettled.
With the conclusion of the standing committee meeting, none of the committee members felt at ease. Although Hua Muyun returned to West Mountain, he left Secretary Luo in the company of Qin Weiguo, clearly indicating that a resolution must be reached tonight. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, visit Qidian () to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)