Chapter 45: Public Security Collapses
In the interrogation room, Qi Tongwei looked at Lei Wu expressionlessly.
Who is Qi Tongwei? As the former head of the Public Security Department, the majesty he exudes is definitely not something Lei Wu can ignore.
He trembled so much when Qi Tongwei stared at him that he almost peed on the spot.
"Lei Wu, you are also a policeman. Even without me telling you, you understand how serious the problem of a policeman being deliberately beaten to death is. This matter will never be accepted unless several people die.
Although you didn't beat the person, the public security brigade released the security guard who beat him and also charged Zhang Yongfei with the crime of picking quarrels and provoking trouble. You were involved after all.
Also, Zhang Yongfei died right under the noses of the three of you. The other party is powerful and will not say that you guys beat him to death.
You should be able to see from Zhang Yongfei that he has the ability to let you take the blame.
I don't want to do any ideological work on you. If you are smart, tell me everything you know. If you want to pay with your life, just pretend I said nothing."
Qi Tongwei knew that Lei Wu's psychological quality was average, so he put high pressure on him from the beginning, with the aim of getting the information he wanted as soon as possible.
"Captain Qi, I'll tell you everything." Lei Wu realized the seriousness of the problem as early as when he was in the hospital. Now that Qi Tongwei said this, he dared not hide it even more.
With Lei Wu's confession, the case gradually became clear, and Qi Tongwei did not expect to gain such a great deal.
After Zhang Yongfei called the police the day before yesterday, the original order was to send out police from the Criminal Police Brigade. However, Shang Wujun took over the case on the grounds that Zhang Yongfei was a member of the Criminal Police Team and they needed to avoid suspicion.
At the beginning, the police officers of the Public Security Brigade were prepared to handle the matter impartially, or they were willing to be siding with Zhang Yongfei. After all, they were all police officers and colleagues in the same bureau.
However, the entire public security brigade had received benefits from the Xiangna Dance Hall and had criminal records in the hands of the other party, so they could only handle the case according to Shangwujun's instructions and classify Zhang Yongfei as a person who created disturbances.
"What is your criminal record in the Xiangna Ballroom?" Qi Tongwei asked solemnly.
"All the male police officers in our public security brigade receive their salaries from the Xiangna Dance Hall. We basically go there once a month and can enjoy prostitution for free." Lei Wu answered with his head down.
"Does Xiangna Ballroom pay you a salary? How much per month? How is it paid?" Qi Tongwei continued to ask.
“It was distributed in cash by the Public Security Brigade’s accountant Shang Shengmin.
Ordinary police officers get 200 yuan per month, squadron leaders get 300 yuan, deputy captains and instructors get 500 yuan, and I don’t know how much the captains get.
Captain Qi, I didn’t take the money on purpose. Those who didn’t take the money were sent to the grassroots police station. I had no choice but to do this.” Lei Wu explained while crying.
"Can't you report it?" Qi Tongwei asked again.
"Li Yang reported it before, and the Discipline Inspection Commission investigated for a long time and concluded that it was a false accusation. Not only did he lose his job, he was also retaliated against and beaten to disability. No one has reported it since then." Lei Wu replied.
"When did this happen? Does Director Liu know about it?"
"In 1988, Director Liu had not yet arrived and the director was Wang Yi, who is now the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of our county," Lei Wu explained.
Qi Tongwei finally breathed a sigh of relief when he found out that Liu Xiaoshun was not involved.
He didn't expect that such a huge crime was hidden in a small county town, and the entire county's security brigade was wiped out.
It seems that the former police chief, the current political and legal committee secretary, and the discipline inspection commission are all corrupt, which has exposed the truth of Dabeihu.
Not daring to delay, he took the transcript and went to Liu Xiaoshun's office, not knowing whether the director dared to overturn the table.
Liu Xiaoshun read the transcript carefully twice before putting it down. He leaned back in his chair, feeling as if all his strength had been drained out.
"Tongwei, how likely do you think what Lei Wu said is?" Before Qi Tongwei could answer, Liu Xiaoshun muttered to himself, "How dare Lei Wu say that? Xiangna Dance Hall, what a Xiangna Dance Hall, what a Huang family."
"Director Liu, I don't think now is the time to sigh, but we should find ways to solve the problem," Qi Tongwei advised.
"So in your opinion, what should we do now?" Liu Xiaoshun looked at Qi Tongwei, a glimmer of hope in his eyes.
Qi Tongwei thought for a moment and said in a deep voice: "The most urgent task at present is to find evidence to catch the forces behind the Shangwu Army and Xiangna Dance Hall in one fell swoop and make meritorious contributions."
Liu Xiaoshun nodded, "Shangwu Army is easy to deal with, and Xiangna Dance Hall is not difficult either, but Deputy District Mayor Huang Jiaqiang and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission Wang Yi behind them are difficult problems. They must have been fully prepared.
Huang Jiaqiang's father is an old revolutionary who once served as secretary of the Dabeihu County Party Committee. His family is very powerful in Dabeihu, and he has the support of Zhou Bin, deputy secretary of the municipal party committee. Without solid evidence, it would be difficult to convict him.
This matter involves a lot of people. If we are not careful, I am afraid we will all get into huge trouble and lose our lives."
"Director Liu, I have a different opinion. Deputy District Chief Huang Jiaqiang may be prepared, but his son Huang Xingyao is his weakness.
This man is arrogant and unruly, and he must have a lot of criminal records. The Xiangna Dance Hall must also have the criminal behavior of this Mr. Huang.
As long as Huang Xingyao is captured, Huang Jiaqiang will find it difficult to escape.
As for Wang Yi, as long as Li Yang is found and the public security brigade gives him a confession, he will not be able to escape. "Qi Tongwei doesn't care how high their official positions are. As long as they break the law and fall into his hands, they will have no chance of escaping.
Liu Xiaoshun looked at Qi Tongwei in surprise. He felt that the deputy district mayor and the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission he mentioned were just ordinary people and seemed to be completely ignored by him.
Indeed, Director Qi promoted many division-level cadres in those days, and even district deputy division-level leaders had to line up to see him.
"Forget it. Now that things have come to this, the arrow is on the string and has to be shot. You immediately take people to arrest Shangwu Jun and other leaders of the public security brigade and Huang Xingyao.
I went to report to Secretary Guichun (Zhou Guichun), and the two county party committee leaders needed his consent before starting the investigation process.
After the investigation is over, I will go to Director Bai to make a self-criticism. " Liu Xiaoshun said with determination.
Qi Tongwei admired him very much, but it was a pity that he was now in his 50s and did not have much room for development in his career. This might be the reason why he made up his mind.
"Yes, I will ensure that the task is completed." Qi Tongwei saluted Liu Xiaoshun solemnly.
After returning to the office, Qi Tongwei sent a paging message directly to the armed police, demanding the arrest of Shang Wujun and other security brigade leaders and Huang Xingyao.
So far, tonight's operation has been going quite smoothly.
Lei Wu and the other two have all confessed their crimes. Under great pressure, Li Yumei also truthfully explained the causes and consequences of Zhang Yongfei's beating.
The situation was basically consistent with what Zhang Yongfei said, with the slight difference that Huang Xingyao raped Li Yumei after drinking and took photos.
Li Yumei was forced to submit to Huang Xingyao, and later, under the dual corruption of Huang Xingyao's power and money, she slowly accepted him and even planned to get married.
However, Huang Xingyao only regarded her as a plaything and even sought excitement on purpose.
The same thing happened the day before yesterday. Huang Xingyao deliberately let Zhang Yongfei discover his relationship with Li Yumei. He swaggered into the Xiangna Dance Hall with Li Yumei in his arms, and finally had sex with her in front of Zhang Yongfei.
Zhang Yongfei naturally could not endure such humiliation, but he was outnumbered.
So, in the private room of the Xiangna Ballroom, six security guards beat Zhang Yongfei, while Huang Xingyao insulted Li Yumei wantonly.
"Scumbag!" Li Yanran, who was interrogating Li Yumei, became more and more angry the more she listened. She wished she could pick up a spear and shoot the beast Huang Xingyao to death immediately.