GBP Chapter 235 The Liang family completely fell!
Chapter 235 The Liang family completely fell!
In the solemn and dignified court, Liang Tianyi was taken to the dock.
He, who was once so invincible, now looked haggard, with despair and fear in his eyes.
The courtroom was packed with people waiting for this trial that had been delayed for many years.
The judge solemnly read out the indictment, revealing one by one the crimes Liang Tianyi had committed.
The truth about the rape and murder case that Liang Tianyi tried to cover up gradually became clear to everyone.
The Zhang uncle and nephew stood in the witness stand, their faces filled with the suffering and injustice they had endured over the years.
When they recounted how they were tortured into confessing, their voices could not help but tremble, and everyone in the courtroom was filled with indignation.
"Defendant Liang Tianyi, what do you have to say about these charges?" The judge's voice echoed in the courtroom.
Liang Tianyi lowered his head and tried to defend himself, but in the face of irrefutable evidence, his excuses seemed so pale and powerless.
As the trial progressed, the court finally made a fair verdict.
Liang Tianyi was sentenced to heavy punishment for multiple crimes including abuse of power, fabricating false cases, and accepting bribes, and he received the punishment he deserved.
"Justice has finally arrived!"
The uncle and nephew Zhang hugged each other and cried. Years of injustice were finally redressed.
They walked out of the courtroom and looked up at the sky, as if they were reborn.
The news spread quickly through the streets and alleys like a spring breeze. People were happy for the Zhang uncle and nephew and cheered for the justice being served.
The result of Liang Tianyi's trial was like a bombshell, causing great panic among those who had had improper dealings with the Liang family.
They knew that with Liang Tianyi's downfall, they would not be able to escape the law.
Some people chose to surrender themselves due to the condemnation of their conscience and fear of the law.
They went to the relevant departments and tremblingly confessed the illegal and criminal acts they had participated in, hoping to receive a lighter sentence.
Although Liang Qunfeng was not the mastermind behind the unjust case, as a core figure of the Liang family, he had used his power to seek personal gain for many years and played a role in fueling the unjust case.
The Discipline Inspection Commission's investigation into him was in-depth and meticulous, leaving no doubts unanswered.
During the investigation, Liang Qunfeng tried to exonerate himself, claiming that he was not aware of many things.
However, the staff of the Discipline Inspection Commission presented his various illegal behaviors one by one through a large amount of evidence. Faced with the mountain of hard evidence, Liang Qunfeng's psychological defenses gradually collapsed.
"I was wrong. I shouldn't have been blinded by interests..." Liang Qunfeng finally lowered his head in the face of the hard evidence.
After careful deliberation and trial, the Discipline Inspection Commission finally expelled Liang Qunfeng from the party and made relevant penalties.
This verdict meant the end of Liang Qunfeng’s political career and the destruction of the once glorious Liang family.
Looking back a few years ago, the Liang family was able to call the shots in Handong. As the third-in-command family in Handong, they had enormous influence in both official and business circles.
Their power intimidates many people, but also attracts many people. However, they use this power to commit crimes and throw laws and morals to the wind.
Now, the Liang family’s sudden collapse has shocked the entire Handong officialdom.
Those forces that once depended on the Liang family quickly collapsed, and other officials also learned profound lessons from the Liang family's demise.
“Power is to be used to serve the people, not as a tool for personal gain.”
This is what the headline of Handong News reads!
After a series of illegal and disorderly events of the Liang family gradually surfaced and were punished, the entire Handong officialdom fell into an unprecedented turmoil.
Luo Shanhe and other justice-loving officials deeply admire Qi Tongwei's courage and dedication to justice in this incident.
Qi Tongwei did not retreat at all in the contest with the Liang family. With his indomitable will and keen insight, he gradually uncovered the crimes that the Liang family had hidden for many years.
His actions were like lighting a bright lamp in the darkness, exposing the injustices and crimes that were covered up by the power of the Liang family.
Luo Shanhe said with emotion at an internal meeting: "Comrade Qi Tongwei has truly fulfilled the responsibilities that a public official should have in this matter. He has set an example for us, making us understand that no matter what kind of power we face, justice must be upheld."
However, in sharp contrast to these righteous people is Liang Lu’s predicament.
Liang Lu originally had a relatively stable job at school, but her life changed drastically when her brother Liang Tianyi and father Liang Qunfeng's illegal and disorderly behavior were exposed.
Her colleagues and students at school pointed fingers at her, and the respect and friendship they once had disappeared. She seemed to have become the object of everyone's scorn overnight.
Those who once secretly envied her for having a good family background have now changed their attitude. Liang Lu is like a rat crossing the street in school, and everyone is shouting and beating her.
In order to avoid further impact on the school's reputation, the school leaders tactfully signaled Liang Lu to go through the temporary resignation procedures.
When Liang Lu received this notice, she felt like her world had completely collapsed.
She cried and begged the school leaders: "This is not my fault. I didn't do anything. Why are you treating me like this?"
But the school leaders just shook their heads helplessly. At this critical moment, no one was willing to speak for her.
However, there is no evidence that Liang Lu is also a link in the corruption chain.
The school cannot expel students directly.
But she must resign and accept the relevant investigation.
At the same time, all the Liang family’s assets were confiscated according to law.
This move not only involves the property of Liang Qunfeng and Liang Tianyi, but even Liang Lu’s own assets are not spared and must be subject to strict investigation.
As the investigation deepened, a shocking fact came to light.
There are at least 800 people in the province who have close ties with the Liang family.
These people come from all walks of life, including officials, businessmen, and even soldiers.
Some of them gained benefits from the Liang family through improper means, while others facilitated the Liang family's illegal activities.
This discovery was like a bombshell dropped in the Handong officialdom, triggering a violent official earthquake.
The Supreme People's Procuratorate responded quickly and dispatched a special task force to thoroughly investigate the relevant personnel.
For a time, everyone in the entire Handong officialdom was in danger. The officialdom ecology, which seemed calm on weekdays, was now like a volcano about to erupt, full of anxiety and restlessness.
Neither the top leader of Handong nor Zhao Lichun, who has many forces behind him, dared to act rashly in the face of this storm.
They knew very well that the fire caused by the destruction of the Liang family was spreading rapidly. If they were not careful, it would likely burn themselves.
The top leader paced anxiously in the office. He understood that at this critical moment, any wrong decision could lead him into an irretrievable situation.
Zhao Lichun was on pins and needles. He had a complicated interest relationship with the Liang family. Now he could only try to draw a clear line between himself and the Liang family carefully, while preventing himself from revealing any flaws in the process.
In every corner of Handong, those who are involved with the Liang family are trying their best to find a way out.
Some tried to destroy the evidence, while others used their connections to seek help from others in the hope of escaping the storm.
However, the investigation work of the special task force of the Supreme People's Procuratorate was carried out in an orderly manner. They maintained a fair and rigorous attitude, did not let go of any clues, and were determined to get to the bottom of this widespread corruption case and restore the integrity of Handong's officialdom.
This officialdom earthquake caused by the downfall of the Liang family was not only a major reckoning with corruption in the Handong officialdom, but also a severe test for the rule of law construction in the entire society.
It shows people that no matter how deeply rooted the corruption is, it will collapse in the face of the powerful force of the law.
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In that beautifully decorated banquet hall, the lights were bright and laughter echoed in every corner.
Gao Gang and others gathered with Qi Tongwei to celebrate this hard-earned victory.
Lu Yike, Luo Shanhe and other righteous people also arrived at the scene, their faces filled with relief and joy.
"Come on, let's drink this cup to the full, for justice and for the truth to be revealed!" Qi Tongwei raised his glass high, his voice loud and passionate. Everyone responded, the glasses clinked, the crisp sound seemed like a triumphant song of justice.
Qi Tongwei put down his wine glass, sighed slightly, and said with emotion: "It has not been easy along the way. Facing such a huge force as the Liang family, the pressure we have to bear is beyond imagination. In the thick fog and surrounded by dangers, we have been on the verge of despair many times. If we are not careful, we will be doomed. If we had not adhered to the belief in justice and relied on the power of the entire judicial system, I really don’t know how we would have dealt with it."
Everyone nodded, recalling those thrilling moments with lingering fears in their hearts. Lu Yike said, "Yes, especially in the early stages of the investigation, there were many obstacles, and every step forward was like a difficult trek through thorns. But fortunately, we did not give up, and finally the truth was revealed."
At this time, Luo Shanhe winked at Qi Tongwei, signaling him to step aside for a moment to talk. Qi Tongwei understood, and the two quietly left the banquet hall and came to a quiet and deserted corner.
Luo Shanhe looked at Qi Tongwei with deep eyes and asked softly: "Tongwei, now that the Liang family has fallen, what are your plans next?"
Qi Tongwei raised his head slightly, his eyes revealing firmness and determination: "Mr. Luo, my biggest target is Zhao Lichun. Only by overthrowing him can we truly eradicate the root cause of corruption in Handong's officialdom. Although the Liang family has fallen, Zhao Lichun's power in Handong is intertwined. If he is not eradicated, the officialdom ecology in Handong will be difficult to completely purify."
Luo Shanhe frowned slightly, looking embarrassed: "Tongwei, you also know that Liang Qunfeng was forced to step down because his son committed an unforgivable crime. The evidence is irrefutable. But the situation is different for Zhao Lichun. Zhao Ruilong was not involved in extremely serious crimes such as murder and arms trafficking. How easy is it to bring down Zhao Lichun?"
Qi Tongwei raised his lips and smiled confidently: "Mr. Luo, I have already made plans. I asked Fang Xinwu to conduct an in-depth investigation of Liang Tianbao's industries in Hong Kong Island in Jinjiang, and found a rather secretive foundation. This foundation actually has 1.5 billion assets. Do you think Liang Tianbao can have such a huge fortune? Obviously not. After multiple investigations and clues analysis, I have reason to believe that the real owner of a large part of these assets is very likely Zhao Ruilong."
Luo Shanhe's eyes flashed with surprise: "Oh? Why are you so sure? Do you have any solid evidence?"
Qi Tongwei took out his cell phone from his pocket, played the photo sent by Fang Xinwu, and handed it to Luo Shanhe: "Mr. Luo, you see the figure of Hua Banhu in this photo. When Ding Yizhen was arrested, those who came to obstruct him were the forces of Hong Kong Island, and Hua Banhu had a close connection with them. This is by no means a coincidence, which is enough to prove that there is a secret connection between Zhao Ruilong and Liang Tianbao's industry. "
Luo Shanhe carefully examined the photo and nodded slowly: "Well, judging from these clues, there are indeed many suspicious points. But these alone are far from enough to bring down Zhao Lichun and his son."
Qi Tongwei took back his phone and said solemnly, "I understand, Mr. Luo. That's why I said we can't do it all at once, we have to do it slowly. Zhao Lichun and Zhao Ruilong have been operating in Handong for many years, they have a deep foundation and extensive connections, and their methods and wisdom should not be underestimated. But I firmly believe that as long as we uphold justice, dig deeper along this clue, and don't miss any details, we will definitely find the key evidence to bring them to justice."
Luo Shanhe patted Qi Tongwei on the shoulder and said, "Tongwei, I believe in your ability and determination. Since you have made a plan, just go for it. If you need any support from me, just let me know."
Qi Tongwei looked at Luo Shanhe gratefully: "Mr. Luo, with your words, I have a stronger backing. For now, I will let Fang Xinwu continue to conduct in-depth investigations in Hong Kong Island to collect more evidence about this foundation and the transactions between Zhao Ruilong and Liang Tianbao. At the same time, I will also pay attention to the actions of Zhao Lichun and his son in Handong to find their flaws."
Luo Shanhe pondered for a moment and said, "You must pay attention to safety during the investigation. When Zhao Lichun and his son sense the danger, they may become desperate and retaliate against you. You are a key figure in this anti-corruption struggle and you cannot make any mistakes."
Qi Tongwei nodded slightly: "Don't worry, Mr. Luo, I will be careful. I will also arrange the security of the people around me and will not give them any chance to take advantage of me."
Liang Lu sat alone in her empty home. The former luxury and warmth were gone, leaving only endless loneliness and despair. Her eyes were empty, and her heart was full of resentment towards Qi Tongwei: "Qi Tongwei, I never thought of killing you, but why are you so heartless and let my Liang family fall apart?" Tears welled up in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall, because she knew very well that tears at this moment would be of no use.
She had contacted her friends abroad and was ready to go to America to start a new life. Although it was a completely unfamiliar world for her, if she stayed in Handong, she would continue to suffer from the criticism and inner torment of others. Just as she was packing her simple luggage, the doorbell suddenly rang.
When Liang Lu opened the door, she saw Zhao Lichun's son, Zhao Ruilong. He was still well-dressed, but his face was solemn and anxious.
"Ms. Liang, I know your current situation is very difficult, but I have a suggestion that may help you change everything..."