Chapter 1752: Showdown with Wu Zhitao

Qin Feng looked at Wu Zhitao. He really didn't expect Wu Zhitao to say such a thing. This was not something a county party secretary should say. It was more like a rogue.

"What is the result of your investigation in Tai'an County? No pollution?" Qin Feng asked with a smile.

"Put yourself in your shoes. We don't agree with your findings. Likewise, you will certainly find it difficult to accept our findings. So, Secretary Qin, I think if Yi'an County believes that this matter must be investigated, you should submit it to the city and let the city investigate and handle it. This way, both you and I can accept it."

"I'd like to make a statement here. If the results of the city's investigation show that it was indeed the pollution discharge from Zhongyang Chemical Factory in Tai'an County that caused the losses to your villagers, our Tai'an County will definitely handle it impartially in accordance with the law and regulations and will never protect you." Wu Zhitao said seriously again.

Qin Feng sneered in his heart. Wu Zhitao looked righteous, but in fact he was full of scheming and had no intention of dealing with the matter at all.

"Secretary Wu, the reason I came here today is that I hope our two families can talk privately first. It would be best if we can privately work with the chemical plant and the villagers of Shuitou Village to handle this matter without causing too much impact. This will be the best for Tai'an County and Secretary Wu, and it will not hurt the harmony between our two families."

"But Secretary Wu has said so much today, so I will obey your orders. We in Yian County will handle this matter impartially. If there are any conflicts in the future, I hope Secretary Wu can understand that we are all here for work and we are not targeting people but the matter." Qin Feng said slowly.

Qin Feng's words were polite, but he was actually laying his cards on the table to Wu Zhitao.

"Secretary Qin, what you said is too kind. On behalf of the Tai'an County Party Committee and County Government, I would like to express my position to Secretary Qin. We, Tai'an County, will fully cooperate with the city's investigation and handling of the matter." Wu Zhitao once again emphasized the city's investigation.

"Okay, Secretary Wu, I have three things to discuss with you today. I just mentioned the first one. The second is that no matter how this matter is investigated, I hope that the Tai'an County Party Committee and County Government can urge the Zhongyang Chemical Factory to immediately stop discharging sewage into the river through secret pipes."

"It's easy to discharge pollution, but it's hard to treat it. What's more, the compensation for the damage to people's lives and property caused by pollution is even more expensive, and there are also legal responsibilities. So the sooner we stop discharging pollution, the sooner we stop the damage."

"Of course, the second thing is a suggestion. Secretary Wu has already said that the result of your investigation is that there is no sewage discharge. It is very likely that you will not admit this. However, I still hope that Secretary Wu can convey this message to the person in charge of the Zhongyang Chemical Factory on my behalf. Let them decide for themselves whether to continue to discharge sewage into the river, and they will have to bear the consequences themselves."

"Okay, I'll have someone convey this message." Wu Zhitao agreed readily.

"The third thing, Secretary Wu, more than a dozen villagers from our Shuitou Village went to the Zhongyang Chemical Factory to negotiate about its pollution discharge, but they were arrested by the local police station on charges of provoking trouble." Qin Feng said, looking at Wu Zhitao.

"Secretary Qin, I have heard about this matter, but I am not very clear about the specific circumstances. As you know, the public security department handles cases according to the law, and even our county committee has no right to interfere." Wu Zhitao had obviously guessed that Qin Feng would bring up this matter.

"Secretary Wu, we are honest people so we won't beat around the bush. I think that regardless of whether the Zhongyang Chemical Factory secretly discharges sewage or not, and regardless of whether the dozen villagers in Shuitou Village are really looking for trouble, from a political perspective, we should try to minimize the incident."

"No matter how this matter is handled in the end, I think it still requires friendly negotiations between the two sides, and also requires the understanding of the villagers of Shuitou Village. It is not important whether a dozen villagers are looking for trouble. What is important is that there is no need to make the relationship between everyone stiff. This is not conducive to the subsequent work, don't you think?"

Qin Feng tried his best to persuade Wu Zhitao.

"I understand what Secretary Qin said. I will pass on a message to my comrades in the public security department. But Secretary Qin, handling cases according to the law is also a red line. No matter who it is, no one can cross it. Secretary Qin should understand this principle." Wu Zhitao said lightly.

After Wu Zhitao finished speaking, he looked at his watch and said, "Secretary Qin, I'm sorry, I still have to go on an inspection trip, so I won't keep you here any longer. I'll treat you to a drink next time we meet."

Wu Zhitao drove Qin Feng away without any courtesy. This was not just a lack of respect for Qin Feng, but a complete disregard for him.

Qin Feng sneered in his heart, stood up, and shook hands with Wu Zhitao: "Then I won't bother Secretary Wu anymore, goodbye."

Qin Feng turned and left Wu Zhitao's office.

After walking out of Wu Zhitao's office, Qin Feng's face turned pale.

Zhou Liang was standing at the door. When he saw Qin Feng coming out, he hurried over and took Qin Feng's briefcase.

"Let's go back." Qin Feng said coldly and strode out of the Tai'an County Party Committee office building.