Zhao Ling finally chose to seek help from Vice Governor Xia. After all, Zhao Ling could be regarded as Xia Lanshan's disciple. When Xia Lanshan was in Hanzhou, he relied heavily on Zhao Ling and trained him as his successor.
Zhao Ling knew very well why he had reached the passive situation he was in now. It was because Xia Lanshan left Hanzhou and his biggest backer was gone.
Zhao Ling rushed to Qiongjin in person and came to Xia Lanshan's office. Xia Lanshan had foreign affairs activities this morning, but seeing Zhao Ling's anxiety, he turned down other work.
"Secretary Lanshan, please help me." Zhao Ling said in a depressed tone.
Xia Lanshan didn't speak. He was silent for a long time and said, "What exactly is going on?"
Zhao Ling reported the problem to Xia Lanshan. Xia Lanshan sighed after a long time and said: "Zhao Ling, it is too difficult to solve this matter. I am not completely sure."
Zhao Ling said: "I can hand over all the money."
Xia Lanshan said silently: "Now that the matter has been exposed, the money must be handed over, but even if you can spit out the money, I'm afraid it will be difficult to escape the organization's investigation."
Zhao Ling sighed: "Do I really have no way out?"
Xia Lanshan still retains some friendship with Zhao Ling. When they first worked together, if Zhao Ling hadn't fully supported him, it would have been difficult for Xia Lanshan to fully control Hanzhou. Moreover, if Zhao Ling failed now, it would mean that he
There will be no one trustworthy in Hanzhou. The officialdom in Hanzhou has completely lost its grip and control, and Xia Lanshan will lose a vital bargaining chip in the provincial government.
Xia Lanshan wanted to help Zhao Ling, but he thought about it for a long time and finally came to a pessimistic conclusion: Zhao Ling had no chance.
Xia Lanshan has another consideration. This has become a deadlock. If he participates in it, will he be dragged into the water?
Xia Lanshan said slowly: "I can only suggest that you change your strategy now, recognize the current situation, strive for leniency, and take the initiative to explain your violations of law and discipline to the relevant departments. The money you should pay must be turned over..."
Zhao Ling's face turned pale for a moment, and he realized that he had no way out now.
Zhao Ling walked out of Xia Lanshan's office with despair. Xia Lanshan shook his head helplessly. In fact, Zhao Ling had gotten to where he was now step by step, and he felt guilty in his heart because it was because of his deliberate laissez-faire.
If Xia Lanshan had strict requirements on Zhao Ling, then Zhao Ling would never be like this. In order to suppress Hu Gang, Xia Lanshan deliberately cultivated Zhao Ling and gave him all kinds of green lights, even leaving the palace bar.
Xia Lanshan also helped him suppress the matter.
Over time, Zhao Ling developed an arrogant air.
If Xia Lanshan was still the secretary of the Hanzhou Municipal Party Committee, he might be able to help Zhao Ling, but today is different from usual, Xia Lanshan has left Hanzhou. If he intervenes in the local government affairs of Hanzhou now, it will definitely attract the attention of others.
Xia Lanshan has only temporarily gained a foothold in the provincial government. Although the provincial governor Bu Yiren is very caring about him, he is also ranked last among many provincial governors. It is impossible for Xia Lanshan to destroy the image he has worked hard to create in the government for Zhao Ling.
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As for whether Hanzhou will be returned to his own control, Xia Lanshan has also thought clearly. The Su family arranged for Zhang Tianling to take over. This is actually a signal flare, and Hanzhou will eventually escape from his control.
Xia Lanshan is a calm person. He knows the right balance between giving up and gaining. Although the loss of Zhao Ling will affect his own strength, when it is time for a strong man to cut off his wrist, he still has to be resolute and decisive.
Zhao Ling received a call from Zhang Tianling while sitting in the car. Zhang Tianling's intention was very clear and he hoped to have a conversation with him. Although the content of the conversation was not mentioned on the phone, Zhao Ling knew that it must be related to Luo Bing.
After returning to Hanzhou from Qiongjin, Zhao Ling went straight to the municipal party committee secretary's office. Zhang Tianling saw Zhao Ling, pointed to the sofa and said: "Old Zhao, please sit down!"
Zhao Ling smiled awkwardly and said, "Okay."
Zhang Tianling asked his secretary to bring two cups of tea in. After Zhao Lin took a sip of tea, he said: "Old Zhao, today many key departments of the Municipal Party Committee received a letter of report about you. I want to hear your explanation."
Zhao Ling raised his head and glanced at Zhang Tianling. This new municipal party secretary has a different style from Xia Lanshan.
Judging from the way he governed over time, his style was very tough. Although he was polite every time he met, he was absolutely not merciless when it was time to take action.
Zhao Ling gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice: "Secretary Tianling, I don't know what kind of complaint letter it is. I became a party member at the age of 19, and I feel that I have been doing things with a clear conscience for most of my life. Someone must have framed me and put the blame on me."
Zhang Tianling said regretfully: "Old Zhao, you are a member of the Standing Committee and the most important cadre in Hanzhou. If you are willing to confess, I will plead with the relevant departments and try to give you a chance to be lenient. But if you still insist on going your own way, I'm afraid I
It’s difficult to do, so we have to go through the process.”
Zhao Ling still behaves innocently. If it weren't for the evidence Zhang Tianling had in his hands, he would even have some doubts as to whether those reporting letters were true.
Zhang Tianling had to secretly lament that Zhao Ling's strong psychological quality had put such great pressure on him, but he remained unmoved.
Zhang Tianling closed his eyes and said slowly: "Zhao Ling, I gave you one last chance to change your mind. I won't be the one to talk to you next time."
Zhao Ling stood up slowly and said: "If you are upright, you are not afraid of the shadow. If you want to punish me, then go ahead."
After finishing speaking, Zhao Ling smoothed the wrinkles on his clothes and walked steadily out of the municipal party secretary's office.
After Zhao Ling left, Zhang Tianling called Fang Zhicheng and said, "I just communicated with Zhao Ling, and he dismissed the report letter."
Fang Zhicheng asked: "Did he have any specific reaction after reading the report letter?"
Zhang Tianling smiled bitterly and said: "He didn't even ask to see the report letter..."
Fang Zhicheng was silent for a moment and said: "He is trying his best to hide the panic in his heart, so he deliberately pretends to be indifferent. This can only mean that he is panicking."
Zhang Tianling nodded and said: "What should we do next? Should we report it directly to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection?"
Fang Zhicheng said: "We need to take two steps. First, we need to report to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and ask them to arrange an investigation team to investigate Zhao Ling as soon as possible. Second, we need to arrange for someone to follow Zhao Ling to prevent him from absconding."
Zhang Tianling smiled and said: "You are very thoughtful, I will make arrangements later. By the way, something surprised me. Now the news has spread, but Zang Yi has not reacted at all."
Fang Zhicheng thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "Zang Yi just wants to reap the benefits."
Zhang Tianling secretly thought that Fang Zhicheng's thinking was indeed clear, and he had just realized the reason why Zang Yi did not help his ally.
There are no permanent allies in the officialdom, only permanent interests. When Zhao Ling loses his value, Zang Yi doesn't mind using him as a stepping stone to move up a step further.
"Zang Yi is already planning for the position of executive deputy mayor." Zhang Tianling thought sadly. Even if he knew his intention, there was no good way to stop it. After all, Zang Yi had shown his outstanding performance in the past period of time.
Based on a person's ability, if that position becomes vacant, he is the most suitable replacement.
After chatting with Fang Zhicheng for a while about Zhao Ling's situation, Zhang Tianling hung up the phone. Then Zhang Tianling gave instructions to Meng Da, director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, asking him to monitor Zhao Ling's movements and not allow him to escape Hanzhou.
At about 11 o'clock that night, Fang Zhicheng received a call from Wan Heng. Wan Heng whispered: "Zhao Ling committed suicide out of fear of crime. He swallowed a large amount of gold and died in the study."
After Fang Zhicheng heard the news, he was slightly startled, and still felt a little guilty in his heart. After all, when Zhao Ling came to the end, he used his own tactics to push him to the cliff step by step.
Fang Zhicheng smiled bitterly and said: "Zhao Ling is a very decent person."
Fang Zhicheng knew Zhao Ling very well. He was a man of good reputation and had always been regarded as a hero of Hanzhou. Now that he was found to have constant problems, he would inevitably arouse criticism from his colleagues or ordinary people. How could he bear it?
Wan Heng paused for a moment and said: "I'm afraid there are other reasons why I chose to commit suicide. Where did so much money go? Zhao Ling has always liked to run projects in Yanjing."
Fang Zhicheng knew what Wan Heng meant. He was implying that the ill-gotten wealth might be related to some big shots in Yanjing.
Fang Zhicheng sighed softly and said: "Although the person is dead, what should be investigated still needs to be investigated."
Wan Heng said: "I have just received a notice from the province, and the Zhao Ling matter is over."
Fang Zhicheng was stunned and speechless, and said with a wry smile: "Then let's stop here."
Zhao Ling was a cadre in charge of the province. When something went wrong for him, it was not a glorious thing. Since he chose to die, the leaders in the province hinted that the matter should be reduced to a minor matter.
After making a phone call with Wan Heng, Fang Zhicheng drove to Luo Bing's village.
After meeting Luo Bing, I found that she had become extremely haggard in just two days.
Fang Zhicheng sighed and said, "I'll tell you some news, Zhao Ling has committed suicide."
Luo Bing was speechless. After a few seconds, tears overflowed from his eyes like springs. "I was the one who harmed him... It shouldn't be like this. He was investigated and could go to jail for a few years at most. Why did he choose to die?"
Fang Zhicheng shook his head and comforted: "He brought it upon himself and it has nothing to do with you. He chose to die voluntarily, or he realized that he had made too big a mistake and had no face to face others."
Luo Bing trembled and choked: "If I knew this was the result, I would never do this..."
Fang Zhicheng sighed and said: "Pure your mood, and please show your condolences."
Fang Zhicheng never expected that his feud with Zhao Ling would end abruptly in this way.