177: swift and decisive

Lin Zifeng felt the other party's gaze, and seeing the person still lying in front of the wheel, continuing to feign unconsciousness, his eyes turned cold.

He immediately said, "You were wronged just now. Get in the car now, start the vehicle, and drive directly over this scoundrel's head.

It serves him right if he dies; people like him are a waste of air alive.

His death will just be an accident, and I will personally vouch for you."

The merchant had been full of suppressed anger and resentment. He was seething with frustration!

Now that County Magistrate Zifeng was there to vouch for him and back him up, he nodded and got into the car without a moment's hesitation.

Everyone watched with wide eyes, wondering if the person lying in front of the car would be splattered with blood.

The large truck's engine roared, and the driver revved the accelerator. Before he could even shift gears, the person lying under the car scrambled away, rolling and crawling, and was immediately apprehended by two police officers.

This comical scene drew a burst of laughter from the onlookers.

"Arrange for these lawbreakers to be escorted to the County Public Security Bureau. I will notify The County Seat's judicial department to oversee this case."

The police station chief agreed, waved his hand, and the people were led away.

At this moment, the person Wang Li had sent out returned, handing the two thousand yuan in his hand to Wang Li.

Wang Li and Li Youde together delivered the money to the other party, sincerely apologizing once more. Cheers and applause erupted again.

After expressing his profound gratitude, the merchant drove away, and soon, the Livestock Trading Market returned to normal.

The people in the market gathered in small groups, excitedly discussing what had just happened. They all deeply abhorred the actions of Zhang Sicheng and his gang.

The scene that had just unfolded brought great satisfaction to everyone.

Lin Zifeng, accompanied by the uneasy Li Youde and Wang Li, walked all the way towards the Town Government.

"County Magistrate, there's another flaw in our work. It's our dereliction of duty. Please punish me!"

Li Youde braced himself and spoke.

"County Magistrate, I bear the greatest responsibility for this matter. Public security is my primary area of responsibility. If you're going to punish someone, punish me!

I will absolutely accept it willingly."

Wang Li quickly said.

"You do bear some responsibility, but I've served in the town for quite some time, and I understand the complexity of grassroots work in this area.

Some local hooligans often have complex connections in the area. If the town-level government cracks down severely, it often affects everything.

It can easily lead to antagonism between local cadres and the masses, trigger many conflicts, and impact other work.

I understand your difficulties, but this is not a reason for the 'crash for cash' extortion that happened today.

If you can't solve it, you can ask the superior government for help, right? There's nothing shameful about that.

Constantly trying to smooth things over, turning big problems into small ones and small ones into nothing, will only embolden lawbreakers.

Once they damage the local business environment and cause serious consequences, it will be too late to make amends.

Don't underestimate today's case. If it's not handled well, the excellent situation we've worked so hard to create will be ruined.

This is also why I had your Xiangyang Town Government compensate the victim."

Lin Zifeng said earnestly.

"Thank you, County Magistrate, for understanding our work."

Seeing that Lin Zifeng didn't intend to pursue the matter deeply, both of them breathed a sigh of relief and quickly spoke in unison.

"Don't think I'm letting you off so easily. After you go back, each of you write a thorough self-criticism. You must deeply recognize your mistakes and submit it to me at The County Seat next week.

Furthermore, incidents like today's must absolutely not happen again.

Don't forget, I made a public guarantee just now. I'm not joking. If I'm forced to resign due to this, I'll deal with you two first."

Lin Zifeng said in a stern tone.

"Please rest assured, County Magistrate. In the future, as long as time permits, Secretary Li and Town Mayor Wang will take turns leading people to patrol the Livestock Trading Market on trading days.

We will definitely thoroughly review our mistakes."

Li Youde quickly promised.

"County Magistrate, Secretary Li is right. We will make this work the government's top priority."

Wang Li quickly echoed.

Lin Zifeng nodded and spoke again, "When I return to The County Seat, I will convene a Political and Legal Committee Meeting tomorrow.

We will launch a special campaign throughout the county to crack down on Village Bullies and various illegal activities, to alleviate the pressure on your various townships in this regard."

"County Magistrate, if that's the case, it would be truly excellent. Our Xiangyang Town will fully cooperate."

Li Youde quickly said.

The three talked all the way back to the Xiangyang Town Government Compound.

"County Magistrate, you've been working hard for so long. Let's go to the conference room for a cup of tea and discuss work while we drink!"

Li Youde invited.

"I won't go upstairs. You two go back to work! It's getting late, and I need to return to The County Seat."

After Lin Zifeng refused, he was accompanied by several people to the small car and got in.

Seeing the small car drive out of the Town Government Compound, Li Youde spoke, "Town Mayor, since the last time the County Magistrate inspected and something like what happened in Lijiazhuang occurred, and now this has happened again.

Our work has too many shortcomings; we must be extremely cautious in the future.

Let's notify the Standing Committee members now to hold a Party Committee Meeting and make good arrangements for future work."

"I completely agree with the Secretary's proposal."

Wang Li nodded, and with their opinions unified, they turned and walked together towards the office building.

Lin Zifeng returned to the County Committee Compound and went directly to Wan Guoliang's office, recounting everything he had seen and heard today, particularly what happened at the Xiangyang Town Livestock Trading Market.

Finally, he said, "Secretary, a good business environment can better boost the county's economic development.

Therefore, I propose holding a County Political and Legal Work Conference to launch a special campaign throughout the county to severely crack down on Village Bullies.

There are less than twenty days until the New Year. I suggest this special campaign lasts for half a month, striving to improve the county's public security environment to the greatest extent possible."

"County Magistrate Zifeng, you can completely make your own decisions on this matter.

Moreover, the work you proposed is very timely and very necessary. I completely agree.

Go ahead and carry out the work! I fully support it."

Wan Guoliang finished speaking very straightforwardly and then called his Secretary in.

"Have the County Party Committee Office issue a notice, informing the public security, procuratorate, and court departments that a county-wide public security, procuratorate, and court conference will be held tomorrow at 9 AM in the County Auditorium.

The County Magistrate will personally attend and arrange the work."

Hearing Wan Guoliang's instructions, the Secretary agreed and turned to notify.

Lin Zifeng and Wan Guoliang discussed some other work before Lin Zifeng got up to leave.

Wan Guoliang escorted him all the way to the stairwell, where the two shook hands and bid farewell.