Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 398 The Wayi Tribe Riot

At the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee meeting, Qi Bin's secretary suddenly walked in and interrupted the meeting.

He suddenly came in at this time, and there was no doubt that something had happened.

Gao Yu's conscience suddenly sank. Could it be that they had caught Lin Xiaoqiang and his group?

Was he captured or shot dead?

The secretary whispered something in Qi Bin's ear. Qi Bin looked up at Qi Tongwei and said, "Everyone, today's meeting ends here. Let's get back to work."

Everyone packed up their things and stood up.

At this time, Qi Bin said again: "Comrade Yuliang, Comrade Tongwei, please stop for a moment."

After the others left, Qi Bin said to his secretary, "Xiao Zhang, tell Comrade Yuliang and Comrade Tongwei about the current situation."

"Yes, Secretary Qi," Secretary Zhang said. "Secretary Gao, Standing Committee Member Qi, we just received a report from comrades in Jiangchang County. The Jiangchang County government is currently being surrounded by villagers from Wayi Township. The villagers are shouting for the Municipal Party Committee to severely punish... severely punish Standing Committee Member Qi."

Qi Tongwei was stunned for a moment, then immediately returned to normal. Even a blind man could see that someone must have instigated this. Combined with Lu Min's strange behavior last time, he felt that the other party must be involved.

Qi Tongwei chuckled and said, "I didn't expect that I would be labeled as an unforgivable criminal. Secretary Qi, it seems that I have to go back and take a look first."

Gao Yuliang was a little worried. "Tongwei, why don't you let me handle it? Since they're coming for you, it's easy for you to intensify the conflict."

Qi Tongwei stood up abruptly and said solemnly, "I'm a Party member. In those bloody and fiery years, our ancestors faced the whistling shells and gleaming bayonets without fear. They bravely faced them head-on, risking their lives. Now I'm facing nothing more than a group of unarmed civilians instigated by others. How can I retreat?"

After all these years of growth, Qi Tongwei is no longer a mediocre person. He has courage and guts in his heart. Besides, this situation is not completely impossible to break.

Qi Bin arranged, "Comrade Yuliang, mobilize the city's public security forces and rush to Jiangchang County. We must ensure the safety of Comrade Tongwei. Also, we must keep the situation under control."

Qi Bin's two words must have made Qi Tongwei hear support. If he wanted, he could even use public security forces to suppress it.

But doing so will tarnish one's own image and reputation as an official.

Qi Tongwei immediately refused: "Secretary Qi, no need, I can do it alone, I think I can convince them."

After Qi Tongwei finished speaking, he turned and walked out of the meeting room without waiting for Qi Bin and Gao Yuliang's consent.

The news of the disturbance in Wayi Township had spread to the Municipal Party Committee. Everyone looked out the window at Qi Tongwei as he walked out of the Municipal Party Committee building, wondering how this young member of the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee would break the deadlock.

The sky was overcast and the rain started to fall as soon as it was supposed to. In the hazy drizzle, the figure's steps were still firm and fearless.

In the car, Qi Tongwei took off his rain-soaked coat while asking his secretary for more details.

All branches of the Wayi tribe came. Except for the Kong branch who was forced to come, the other branches had long-standing grievances. It was said that it involved Guo Xiangli and issues regarding subsidies from previous years.

Qi Tongwei couldn't help but curse: "This Kong Yiji is really a hopeless person."

As a county magistrate, he can't even control a village like Wayi.

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In the Jiangchang County Party Committee compound, thousands of villagers from Wayi Township gathered here, holding banners and shouting slogans, and countless people outside were watching from a distance with umbrellas.

Even the cold rain could not dampen their desire to watch the fun.

County police officers tried their best to maintain order.

Everyone's eyes were on Kong Yiji, who was standing on the flag-raising platform and arguing with several clan leaders' representatives.

Kong Yiji knew that if he didn't handle it well, he would be finished.

Why can only a member of the Wayi tribe be appointed as the county magistrate? The purpose is to govern the area with the Wayi people and stabilize the place. Since you can't stabilize it, then replace him with someone else.

An old man with a white beard said, "Xiao Kong, tell us the truth. Was Xiang Li a retaliatory act by Qi Tongwei? Don't be afraid. Tell us the truth. We all came from that special era and have experienced several struggles. How can we let a young Party secretary stand above us, the people of Wayi?"

Kong Yiji smiled bitterly and said, "Mr. Guo, it is a fact that Comrade Xiang Li embezzled money. The provincial and municipal governments have already investigated it thoroughly. The evidence is conclusive and undisputed."

Old Master Guo sneered, "You still don't tell the truth now. The country has its laws, and the clan has its rules. Old Kong, you can do whatever you want."

Another old man stepped forward with a cane and pounded the ground vigorously. "Yi Ji, why don't you tell the truth? The villagers are here now. If you still refuse to change your ways, we will file a complaint with the provincial government and have you removed from your position!"

As the old man spoke, he gave Kong Yiji a look, indicating that Kong Yiji should turn against him.

The latter certainly understood, but Kong Yiji understood better what Qi Tongwei had done and the background behind it.

He had witnessed with his own eyes over the past year what Qi Tongwei had brought to the county. He was a rare good official who was neither greedy nor possessive. Even he could not help but admire him from the bottom of his heart.

If such an official were to be taken away by them, Wayi Township would definitely have no good days in the future.

How could the higher-ups just sit back and watch? Although they can't do anything to you openly, it will be absolutely impossible for you to develop and become rich in the future.

"Grandpa, everything I said is true. I confessed it to Comrade Xiang Li."

Old Master Guo interrupted directly, "I think he confessed under torture. You may not know this, but Xiang Li has already contacted us, saying that his downfall was a setup by Qi Tongwei, who framed him."

Kong Yiji was shocked, "Comrade Xiang Li is in the village?!"

"Why, you still want him to arrest him? Let me tell you, no one can stop us now. If anyone dares to come to Wayi Township to arrest someone, don't blame us for being rude." Old Master Guo said bluntly, "Alright, quickly call that Qi Tongwei out. I'll ask him what kind of Party member he is. He's bullying the people of Wayi."

Kong Yiji said indignantly, "Old Master Guo, please don't listen to Comrade Xiang Li's nonsense. When has our organization ever wronged anyone?"

"Stop talking nonsense, are you going to scream or not? If you don't, I will send people in, arrest him, and parade him through the streets, believe it or not!" Old Master Guo was furious.

"The secretary is not here, how can I call him? He went to the city for a meeting. Why don't you all go back first and report to the secretary when he comes back. Then I will ask him to explain to you in person. Let's all go home first." Kong Yiji was still turning a blind eye.

As he spoke, Kong Yiji winked at his grandfather, who sighed slightly, turned around and advised, "Old Guo, let's just listen to Yiji. We're already old, and if we get caught in the rain, it might be a disaster for our lives."

How could Old Master Guo listen to the advice? He sarcastically said, "It seems that this person is not from your family. You are talking so lightly."

The head of the Bai family, Old Master Bai Qi, also interjected, "Exactly. Look at this Secretary Qi something. When has he ever paid attention to us? First he got rid of Xiang Li and replaced him with a weakling. Then he canceled the benefits for our Wayi people. I think he has a purpose. It's to suppress our Wayi people. What do you think?"

"Yes! Yes! Yes!" Everyone held up banners and responded with carrying poles.

Kong Yiji secretly groaned. The situation before him was no longer under his control. He hoped that Qi Tongwei could come back to calm the matter down, but he also hoped that the other party would not come.

People follow the crowd. If so many people are instigated by someone, someone might die. No matter whose life it is, his political career will definitely be over.

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