Three days later, Yuchi County's action against business tyrants and market tyrants was officially launched. In the past, such actions were generally concentrated on a vigorous meeting first, and then a formal crackdown, similar to warning first and then dealing with it.

This time it was different, first of all, the Standing Committee of the county party committee and the secretary of the political and legal committee personally led the team, and the deputy county magistrate and director of the public security bureau, the director of the industrial and commercial bureau and other relevant leaders and heads of functional departments participated, and directly went to several large markets in the county to grasp the typical examples.

This sudden crackdown was a surprise crackdown, in which a total of three groups of people who deceived and dominated the market were arrested on the spot, and a number of illegal gains and related illegal tools were confiscated.

At half past two o'clock in the afternoon, an on-site mobilization meeting was held in the county's largest trade market, the Yuchi County New District Trade Market.

Two days in advance, the trade market in the new area set up a tall and solemn stage for the mobilization meeting. On the day of the conference, colorful flags fluttered and slogans were announced. All kinds of law enforcement vehicles were neatly arranged, and personnel from relevant departments such as public security, industry and commerce, taxation, and safety supervision were neatly dressed and lined up to participate. On the periphery of the crowd, merchants and people rushed to watch.

All the members of the Standing Committee of Yuchi County at home attended, and the Standing Committee of the County Party Committee and the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee presided over the meeting. Zhao Zhongzhi, secretary of the county party committee, delivered an important speech, pointing out that this action was put forward by the Yuchi county party committee and county government to implement the relevant policies and regulations of the central, provincial and municipal governments on the market economy and ensure the healthy and orderly operation of the economy and society in Yuchi County. The purpose is to crack down on illegal organizations and personnel to disrupt the market economy through illegal means, deter bullying and domination, and escort the economic and social development of Yuchi County.

Zheng Yiping, the county magistrate, talked about the significance of carrying out this activity, the way it was adopted, put forward specific requirements for the participating departments and individuals, and talked about the expected results. He stressed that this operation is not a formality, not a gust of wind, but a long-term and persistent action. Departments, institutions, and individuals at all levels must attach importance to it ideologically, organize effectively, take positive action, ensure results, and achieve lasting results. All participants must be strict, resolutely put an end to favoritism, perfunctory responsibility, and prevarication, and deal a heavy and devastating blow to business tyrants and market tyrants.

The director of the industrial and commercial bureau made a statement on behalf of the participating units, and the central idea is: resolutely obey the instructions of the superiors, resolutely crack down on illegal acts, resolutely purify the county's market, and resolutely guarantee the results of the action.

Next, the moderator reported the results of the surprise action in the morning, and verbally praised all the participating units and participants. Immediately afterwards, the arrested lawbreakers were escorted to the stage and "appeared" in front of the people of the county. The lawless personnel who usually flaunt their might and are arrogant, but at this time, under the escort of the public security officers, they are all wilted and sluggish, and their usual behavior is like two people. The host counted the illegal acts of these personnel, and then under the escort of law enforcement officers, these former "bosses" were thrown into the police car.

One of the most spectacular items on the agenda was the oath of action under the leadership of the moderator. Suddenly, the slogan of neatness resounded throughout the conference and echoed in everyone's heart.

Finally, the host's sonorous voice came out through the microphone: "Yuchi County's crackdown on business tyrants and market tyrants has officially begun. ”

As soon as the host's voice fell, the siren hissed, the police lights flashed, and various law enforcement vehicles roared out and rushed to various destinations.

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In the next ten days, the news about the crackdown on business tyrants was refreshed from time to time, and the versions were not the same. But there is one piece of news that is very accurate: the executive deputy director of the Yuchi County Industrial and Commercial Bureau was dug up. This deputy director provides convenience and shelter for many illegal organizations and illegal personnel, and is their greatest reliance on bullying and dominating the market, and is a veritable resident worm. This news was reported by the county, and there is no doubt about its authenticity.

The response to the action was mixed. Ordinary people and ordinary business personnel agreed with this move, and many people even wrote a joint letter to the county party committee and government, affirming this kind of behavior and hoping that it would be persisted in for a long time.

Some public officials have taken different views on the operation. Some people believe that this action is very correct and timely, and the development of the action has effectively guaranteed the healthy operation of the county's economic order, which is a matter of benefiting the country and the people. Others believe that the action feels like a movement, which is clearly an economic act, but in fact a political act, a campaign taken by some political groups to crack down on dissidents. Some people think that this is just a gust of wind, just to win attention and gain political voice. Of course, there are also people who don't care about themselves, but the psychology of watching the excitement. "Look what's going on, it's none of the business with me."

Although people have mixed reviews of the operation, serious traders and ordinary people have received real "benefits": those who collect protection money are gone, those who buy forcibly are gone, and even thieves are almost extinct.

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In the past two weeks, Chu Tianqi has also paid due attention to this operation, mainly focusing on how Hu San and others are handled, but until now there is no conclusion.

Since the crackdown on Hu San and others, vegetable sales have been carried out smoothly. The cost of food and accommodation for vegetable collectors has also returned to a reasonable range. It's just that the collector who has already paid the protection fee has not returned the fee, and it is estimated that it will take a while to wait until there is a conclusion on this matter, and it should be refunded. These people who paid the fees would go to the township every once in a while to inquire when the money paid would be returned, and Chu Tianqi could only reassure them, "Wait a minute, I will follow up in time."

On this day, when Chu Tianqi was going to the township mayor's office, he happened to pass by the door of the party and government office, and saw the director hurriedly coming out of it. Then he asked with concern: "Director, what's the matter?"

"Oh, my brother-in-law called, my father is getting worse, I need to go back quickly. The tone of the director was very anxious.

"Really? Chu Tianqi said.

The director replied, "Okay." "Walk outside. As soon as he took two steps, he stopped Chu Tianqi, who had already walked away: "Township Chief Chu, by the way, I have a letter from Township Chief Ning on my desk, which I just sent, please bring it to her." By the way, help me ask her for a leave of absence, I didn't find her just now. With that, he left quickly.

Chu Tianqi walked into the party and government office, and sure enough, he saw an envelope on the director's desk, and the words "Township Chief's Relatives" were written on the cover of the envelope. Chu Tianqi picked up the envelope and walked towards the township chief's office, thinking about the director.

At that enlarged meeting of the party committee, the director did not follow Huang Jingzu's intentions and fell into the ground for Chu Tianqi. After that, the relationship between Director Yao and Chu Tianqi was obviously much closer than before, and Director Yao was no longer so obvious in front of Chu Tianqi, but became an equal and close friend. Sometimes, the two of them also sit together for a few drinks. Usually, there are some things, and they are often interconnected.

Since that meeting, Director Yao's waist has stood up, especially in front of Huang Jingzu, and he no longer grovels. But he has stricter requirements for his work, because he knows that Huang Jingzu will not give up, and he must always be vigilant and not let the other party find fault with him and take the opportunity to rectify himself. In fact, when his father had been ill for a long time, he stayed in the hospital all day long, but in order not to delay his work, he only took time to visit his father on weekends, and usually worked in the township. Today he hurried away, it must be that the old man is very dangerous.

Soon, Chu Tianqi came to the township chief's office, he raised his hand and knocked on the door, but no one answered inside. He knocked it twice more, and it was the same. So, he turned and walked out of the hallway.

As soon as he arrived at the corner of the corridor, he greeted Ning Junqi, who was hurrying back. She was walking while playing on her mobile phone, and she almost collided with Chu Tianqi. She frowned slightly and continued to walk towards her office.

Chu Tianqi raised the envelope in his hand, followed her, and walked to the township chief's office one after the other.

Ning Junqi noticed Chu Tianqi following behind him, took out the key from his bag, and motioned for him to open the door. Chu Tianqi walked a few steps, opened the door of the house, and walked in. Ning Junqi walked to the office chair and sat down while talking on the phone. Chu Tianqi sat on the sofa.

Ning Junqi quickly finished the call and put the phone on the desk. She picked up the glass and took a sip of water, then said, "Something?"

"Let me report on the construction of the school building. Chu Tianqi said, "By the way, there is a letter from you, let's show it to you first." With that, he stood up, went to his desk, and handed over the envelope in his hand.

Ning Junqi glanced at Chu Tianqi and took the envelope. Chu Tianqi sat on the sofa again.

Ning Junqi looked at the envelope, tore open the seal of the letter, and pulled out the letter. A note was pulled out of the letter and dropped on the table. She picked up the note and looked at it for a moment, then placed it on the table. Then open a few pieces of letter paper folded into long strips and start reading the contents of the letter.

After reading the letter, Ning Junqi put the letter paper on the table, paused, and then asked, "Where did the letter come from?"

"I want the director to let me bring it to you, his father is seriously ill, and he rushed back. He said that he didn't find you in the office, so he asked me to ask him for a leave of absence from you, and asked me to hand over the letter to you. Chu Tianqi replied truthfully.

"Xiaoyao is not on leave, and he always has to work hard enough for this period of time, not only to be busy with work, but also to take care of his family. Ning Junqi said, and then, changing the subject, "Look at this letter." ”

Chu Tianqi stood up, walked towards Ning Junqi, and said, "Is this appropriate?"

"Tell you to see, you just see, what so much nonsense?" Ning Junqi said, pushing the letter forward.

Chu Tianqi came to the table, took the letter, sat on the chair opposite Ning Junqi and looked at it. After reading the contents of the letter, he picked up the envelope again and looked at it, and said secretly in his heart: What is going on?