Chapter 63: Only Fight Battles You Are Sure to Win!

Never fight a battle without being prepared to win!

Tang Ye drew several categorized files from his briefcase.

Even without the resort project acting as a sudden "get-out-of-jail-free card," he had already made thorough preparations.

Here was the first piece of evidence!

"Leaders, yesterday, after we arrested Hu Junsheng, we conducted a thorough background check on him. Hu Junsheng is an incorrigible gambler who dumps every penny he gets onto the gambling table. Lately, however, he has suddenly started spending lavishly. Not only does he frequent high-end establishments, but he has also purchased numerous luxury items. All of these are documented facts!"

Wei Jian glanced at Tang Ye and questioned, "Since you mentioned that Hu Junsheng likes to gamble, perhaps he simply hit a lucky streak and won some money, which explains his abnormal purchasing power. Gambling always has winners and losers. Maybe his luck at the tables has just taken a turn for the better recently?"

Tang Ye thought to himself that Wei Jian was sharp enough to spot the vulnerability in the evidence immediately.

When Ren Jun investigated the bank statement logs of Hu Junsheng, he found no large-scale transfer records.

The only explanation was that the transactions bypassed digital channels and were conducted privately in cash.

Of course, Tang Ye had never expected to turn the tide with just a single piece of evidence.

Immediately afterward, he presented the second piece of material!

"These are the opinions of the villagers we collected during our field visits. Hu Junsheng previously lobbied several villagers, urging them to follow his lead in resisting the demolition work, and promised them high compensation afterwards. Because Hu Junsheng is pugnacious and aggressive, and has beaten villagers and inflicted injuries on multiple occasions, they refused to cooperate with him!"

The document was passed along to Wei Jian's hands.

Wei Jian merely skimmed through it briefly.

"The authenticity of this material remains to be verified.

First, could these people have been bribed to give false testimony?

Second, since these witnesses have a terrible relationship with Hu Junsheng, could they be deliberately kicking a man while he's down?

Third, could they be smearing Hu Junsheng out of fear that he might secure a better demolition policy?

Conflicts frequently arise among villagers, and these statements are one-sided, subjective, and completely untrustworthy!"

Tang Ye inwardly remarked on Wei Jian's formidable sophistry skills.

Under his twisted logic, the bullied villagers were somehow painted as cunning and insidious villains.

Without missing a beat, Tang Ye pulled out a digital voice recorder.

This was the third piece of evidence, as well as his ultimate trump card.

Success or failure hinged entirely on this moment!

***

"This recording was provided by Hu Junsheng's wife. We have obtained her consent to play it for everyone."

At that instant, a bad premonition washed over Wei Jian.

He had not expected Tang Ye to be so thoroughly prepared.

It seemed as though every single piece of evidence had been successfully dismantled by him.

Yet, Wei Jian knew deep down that he was merely engaging in sophistry.

It was only a matter of time before the conspiracy was fully exposed...

Tang Ye pressed the play button on the recorder.

The dialogue between Hu Junsheng's wife, Li Min, and Tang Ye began to play.

Li Min: "A month ago, Hu Junsheng called me to say that our home was scheduled for demolition. He knows a very influential boss in the county and is going to do some dirty work for him. Once this task is completed, that boss will put him in charge of the town's demolition project, allowing him to get three extra houses allocated. He promised me that not only would he clear his gambling debts, but he would also buy an apartment in the urban district. He painted a picture so rosy that he hoped I would bring our daughter back home!"

Tang Ye: "Why didn't you return?"

Li Min: "My heart has turned to ashes regarding him. No matter how much money he gets, he will just gamble it all away. When he drinks, he becomes a beast; he beats not only me, but our daughter as well. I could endure the beatings myself, but I truly cannot bear it when he hits our daughter. She is only five years old, and her body is covered in bruises. I've even thought about perishing together with him!"

Tang Ye: "What is the name of that boss?"

Li Min: "I don't quite remember, but I think his surname is Huo!"

Tang Ye: "Even though there are cracks in your marriage, you are still legally husband and wife. The village demolition requires you to come back and assist us in handling the matter. You don't need to worry about Hu Junsheng harassing you. He assaulted Guo Liang and colluded with local vagrants to obstruct official duties. The law will punish him."

Li Min: "I'll catch a bus back tomorrow!"

Tang Ye clicked off the recorder.

"Some might doubt the reliability of this recording. Li Min has already hurried back from her hometown and can verify this in person when the time comes."

"Hu Junsheng has a severe gambling addiction, a long history of heavy drinking, and a tendency toward domestic violence. His wife broke down emotionally multiple times during our communication. He even had the audacity to assault public officials in broad daylight; Guo Liang is still lying in the county hospital, unable to get out of bed. Can we afford to tolerate such a public hazard—a tumor in society that even the person sleeping next to him fears—and let him remain at large?"

Wei Jian stroked his chin and opted for a strategic sip of water.

He never imagined Hu Junsheng was such a vile piece of trash; how on earth had Huo Jiansheng managed to pick such a hopeless wretch!

"Are there any other materials?" Du Chenfeng scanned the room.

Tang Ye replied, "That is all."

Du Chenfeng nodded. "Everyone has seen the evidence. Let the other comrades express their respective views! Comrade Wei Jian, you have been arguing from Hu Junsheng's perspective all along. Why don't you share your thoughts?"

Wei Jian said indifferently, "Comrade Tang Ye, I have simply been questioning the evidence; I am not intentionally trying to make things difficult for you.

Hu Junsheng has brought reporters into this. If the evidence cannot pass my scrutiny, it will be very difficult to convince the reporters. As government workers, we must put ourselves in other people's shoes and consider things from the perspective of the common folk.

***

The power we hold is immense, while ordinary citizens are the vulnerable group. Demolition work is inherently controversial, and news reports frequently pop up all over the country, bringing negative impacts to the government.

Regarding these materials, I still harbor doubts. Especially the recording—once Li Min returns, it will still need to be verified."

Tang Ye had underestimated Wei Jian's psychological fortitude.

Even at this stage, he was still able to spin a completely self-justifying narrative based on his own stance.

Following that, members of the county party committee leadership expressed their individual stances.

Tang Ye now had a general understanding of the political landscape within the county committee.

Roughly three members of the Standing Committee sided with Wei Jian;

Another three members maintained neutrality, playing the peacemaker;

The remaining four, including Du Chenfeng, stood firmly on Tang Ye's side.

Although Du Chenfeng was the County Party Secretary, because he had only recently assumed the post, his grip on the Standing Committee was still somewhat lacking.

Even so, the tone of today's meeting generally leaned in Du Chenfeng's favor.

Once everyone had finished speaking, Du Chenfeng delivered his concluding remarks.

"Regarding today's petition incident at the county government, Comrade Tang Ye has already clarified the situation. Our top priority is to communicate effectively with the media to prevent the outside world from generating misunderstandings.

Secondly, the provincial resort project will be established in Pinghu, which means large-scale land requisition and demolition work will follow. The situation ahead will only grow more complex. We must respect the rights of the common people, but we must also refuse to condone those who seek private gains at the public's expense, and we must sweep away any stumbling blocks that hinder economic development.

Furthermore, the achievements made by Pinghu Town over this period are obvious to all; the total investment for the Ao Ou Electrical Appliances project reaches as high as 2.2 billion, and the first phase of investment for the health and wellness town will amount to three billion. Local development is bound to encounter various problems. We cannot panic at the slightest hint of wind or rain; instead, we must support grassroots cadres and serve as the solid backing for their hard work and striving.

According to the feedback provided by Comrade Tang Ye, this may very well be a premeditated conspiracy.

The county public security bureau must establish an investigation team to thoroughly look into the truth of the matter.

We must let those restless, opportunistic outlaws know our firm determination; they can forget about using crooked means to steal the interests of the people."

Du Chenfeng's final sentence hit the nail on the head!

Who could have predicted that Tang Ye would pass through this trial completely unscathed?

Not only that,

he had also delivered a brilliant and powerful counter-strike against the mastermind behind the scenes!