Very quickly, over twenty individuals implicated in the bribery records were all apprehended.
Since this matter involved Cao Bencong, Beihuang County immediately convened an "All-County Cadre Discipline and Work Style Rectification Conference."
During the conference, Hao Wenjing not only severely criticized Cao Bencong's actions but also made a particular emphasis:
"In the upcoming period, the County Disciplinary Inspection Committee will establish an investigative team to patrol all towns and villages. If there are still corruption issues, I will mete out severe punishment without mercy. I hope everyone holds the line and supervises each other."
After the meeting, Tang Heqing and others all gathered at Gu Konglian's home to discuss their countermeasures.
In contrast to the palpable unease of the group, Gu Konglian remained extraordinarily calm.
