Chapter 65

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The industrial and commercial authorities took over the suspects, the account books, and the scales, and transported the cocoons to the nearest collection point. Those not yet loaded onto the trucks were put on specially prepared trucks. The local residents, hearing the news, rushed to the scene, worried about not getting paid and trying to stop the process. The township and village cadres worked to reassure them, promising to protect their interests.

The dealers were isolated and had poor communication; many didn't even have pagers, let alone mobile phones. The "colleagues" in the neighboring village had already been caught, but the dealers here were still happily weighing the cocoons.

In contrast, the law enforcement team had solid intelligence, walkie-talkies, convenient transportation, and a well-prepared action plan. They knew their enemy well, had convenient command, and worked in perfect coordination, achieving extremely high efficiency.

From 12:12 AM to 1:15 AM, in less than an hour, the dealers in Liangzhuang were almost completely apprehended. The 8,000 pounds of cocoons were not much, but Chen Meng's team intercepted a ship carrying 80 tons of iron, seizing over 16,000 kilograms of fresh cocoons... Good news kept coming, and Manager Wang was overjoyed, calling the vice-county magistrate to report the situation.

The police station yard was filled with temporarily seized trucks, minivans, and farm vehicles. The detention room was packed with people, and all the other offices on the first floor were lent to the industrial and commercial bureau for case handling. This involved the interests of thousands of silkworm farmers in the township, and if not handled well, it could lead to serious problems.

Old Lu ordered the finance office staff to come to the police station at night to photocopy the account books, which would serve as an important basis for future payments. He also ordered the management station staff to go to each collection point to supervise the weighing, ensuring that the seized fresh cocoons were not tampered with.

The police station had no photocopier, nor did the township government, and the typing and photocopying shops were closed at night. To avoid affecting the case handling, the industrial and commercial bureau sent their computers, printers, and photocopiers to Liangzhuang, and everyone was busy.

With a thunderous crackdown, the villagers whose silkworms were still cocooning would not dare to sell to the dealers tomorrow. The week-long operation was basically a success.

Next, they needed to guard the five bridges and the river mouths leading to Liuxia River to prevent cocoons from other townships from flowing through Liangzhuang.

With such a big commotion, the news would spread widely after dawn, and there would be no more opportunities. There was no need to be so concerned.

All the police officers returned to the station, and the patrol team, the joint defense team, and some industrial and commercial law enforcement officers and silk company staff were sent to set up checkpoints at the five bridges and the river according to the original plan.

After a night of hard work, they rested at 5:30 AM and slept until 10:30 AM.

When he went downstairs, he found that the second floor had also been "occupied." The Liangzhuang police station had become the Liangzhuang branch of the Sigan County Industrial and Commercial Bureau.

The meeting room had turned into a "case handling command center," and several deputy directors were studying the case with documents in hand. The empty offices had all become interrogation rooms. Suspects were being brought in and out continuously, and industrial and commercial bureau staff were moving back and forth in the corridors.

"Director Wang, how is lunch preparation going?"

Wang Zhigang, who had never received so many leaders, was busy and smiled as he entered the office, "It's being prepared, almost ready. Special Envoy Han, the industrial and commercial bureau leaders are very considerate. They gave us 3,000 yuan for food expenses this morning and asked me to take care of it. We'll eat their food for the next few days without spending our own money."

"Fine economy," I've created such a large benefit for them, and a little food expense is nothing.

The people here eat in the police station canteen, while the checkpoint duty police officers and silk company staff eat at nearby villagers' homes.

Like the township cadres going to the villages, there are no restaurants in the villages. They give the villagers some money to buy food and help prepare it. The villagers don't make a profit; they just enjoy a good meal with their families, improving their lives.

After a good sleep, they haven't slept yet. Han Bo instructed, "Don't just serve them. The patrol team is here to help and has been working hard all night. Make sure the villagers understand that the food expenses are not a problem, and the meals must be good."

"Special Envoy Han, don't worry. They are either village cadres or party members. They know what to do, and I've already told them."

"Alright, go ahead."

Wang Zhigang left the office, and Wang Yan came in with a smile, "Special Envoy Han, guess how much the total case value is?"

"500,000 yuan?"

"Too conservative. According to the designated purchase price, it has reached 1,274,000 yuan. I didn't ask at first, but the bureau called to verify. Director Ji asked you to prepare, as Director Zhang will accompany County Magistrate Yang, Political and Legal Affairs Commission Secretary Guo, and Vice-County Magistrate Shi to visit us this afternoon."

"Visit?"

"Liangzhuang planned to collect 80,000 kilograms, and now the total from several collection points is over 90,000 kilograms. Many families haven't picked their cocoons because they are too soft and damp. Deputy Manager Song estimates that by tomorrow night, at least 120,000 kilograms will be collected, exceeding the target, equivalent to the total collection of spring, summer, and autumn cocoons last year. Moreover, we not only ensured that Liangzhuang's autumn cocoons didn't flow out but also curbed the flow from several townships in Dinghu.

Director Ji said that the total value of the autumn cocoons we blocked might be between 8 million and 10 million yuan, and the county leaders are very pleased. Director Ji asked me to tell you that this is a rare opportunity. When reporting your achievements, don't forget to report the difficulties. If County Magistrate Yang is happy, he might approve more funding for the bureau, at least solve a few staffing issues."

The bureau leaders didn't exaggerate. The amount involved isn't particularly large, but the accounts need to be calculated both ways.

If there hadn't been a severe crackdown and the dealers hadn't been intimidated, the autumn cocoons would have flowed out in large quantities like the spring cocoons, directly affecting the county's fiscal revenue.

The police have shown their face and made contributions, so they should take the opportunity to secure some funding and solve a few staffing issues.

The key is that if the bureau gets involved, the agreement with the industrial and commercial bureau will change. If County Magistrate Yang says that half of the fines will be returned to the police, I'll have worked in vain.

If I can help my subordinates solve the staffing issues, then giving half to the bureau is worth it.

The problem is that the bureau is not just unprofessional; it is very unprofessional. If the county really gives a few positions, the bureau will definitely take them.

If you tell them this is wrong and unfair, the leaders will say it is fair. There are so many old comrades in the bureau who have worked hard for many years. Even if they have no achievements, they have put in the effort. They have no education, and if they don't solve it now, they won't have the chance later. You are young and educated, and you will have many opportunities...

The bureau has been doing this for years, prioritizing seniority. Gao Changxing was deceived time and time again, waiting in line for seven years. If it weren't for Deputy Political Commissar Niu's help, he wouldn't even have the opportunity to transition to the silk factory.

Worried and anxious, he didn't eat lunch well.

At 3:20 PM, the county leaders' convoy arrived, not at the police station but directly at the cocoon collection station.

The people who sold their cocoons to the dealers and didn't get paid were worried and were all in the old party school yard for criticism and education. County Magistrate Yang took the microphone, gave an important speech, and solemnly promised to protect the interests of the silkworm farmers, explaining the national policies on cocoon and silk management.

The people were not interested in the policies; they only cared about whether they would get their money.

With the county magistrate's promise, there should be no problem. The heavy burden in their hearts was finally lifted, and they cheered, thanking the government. Many were so happy that they cried.

The county TV station journalists interviewed the entire process, and it would definitely be on the Sigan news that evening.

After comforting a few people, County Magistrate Yang went directly to the township government meeting room to listen to the report. The action's chief commander was Deputy Secretary Cui of the township party committee, the deputy commander was Deputy Director Cao of the industrial and commercial bureau, and Deputy Manager Song of the silk company.

What is a police special envoy? Just a messenger, not qualified to report, only sitting in the last row.

County Magistrate Yang affirmed the achievements of the special operation, instructed the industrial and commercial department to severely punish the new dealers, and required the police to fully cooperate. He hoped that the participating police officers and all the staff involved in the blockade would persist until the end to ensure the successful completion of the county's autumn cocoon collection work.

After the township leaders, bureau leaders, and silk company leaders expressed their determination, County Magistrate Yang rushed to the Liuxia River Bridge checkpoint to comfort the duty police officers and silk company staff, passing by the police station without entering, and returned home.

To accompany the county leaders, Director Zhang didn't even have time to listen to his subordinates' reports.

He smiled when he left, saying nothing.

I thought the special envoy could诉诉苦 (complain) to the county magistrate and use this opportunity to solve the staffing issues. But County Magistrate Yang came and went quickly, without a warm reception for the direct superior.

Wang Yan was extremely disappointed, looking at the departing cars and saying dejectedly, "Special Envoy Han, we did the work, but the credit goes to others. It seems that the police really have no status."

Han Bo wasn't that disappointed; instead, he felt relieved and smiled, comforting her, "At least we secured the funding. My dear, don't worry. You graduated from the police academy and have worked in the police station for several years. The bureau will consider it, and the staffing issues will be solved eventually."

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