Zhang Lingping, he is not the kind of person from a famous family, but a child of an ordinary family. However, his life has deduced a shocking story of corruption, and for the benefit of his family and family, he has fallen into the abyss of **corruption.
Zhang Lingping as a child
In 1962, Zhang Lingping was born in Tengzhou, Shandong, he is the eldest in the family, and has three younger siblings. The family background is average, but he has had great ambitions since he was a child and is eager to change the life of his family. So, he relied on tenacity and perseverance to be admitted to the university.
Struggles in the early years
In 1979, Zhang Lingping passed the college entrance examination and entered the Department of Political Science of Northwest Normal University, taking the first step to change his fate. He knew that he would be given a job assignment after graduating from university, and this became the starting point of his dream.
In 1983, Zhang Lingping successfully graduated from university and began his career. In the beginning, he worked as a lecturer at the training center of the company in Jinchuan. This company is a large mining and liquefaction deep processing enterprise, mainly engaged in non-ferrous metal processing.
After six years of unremitting efforts, Zhang Lingping was finally promoted to deputy secretary of the Youth League Committee. It was the beginning of his career and marked the beginning of his career.
After serving as deputy secretary of the Youth League Committee for only nine months, Zhang Lingping was transferred to the Propaganda Department as section chief. In 2003, he was promoted to secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of Jinchuan Company, and then transferred to Jinchang City as the head of the Organization Department. Zhang Lingping has been training in Jinchang City for ten years and has accumulated rich experience.
In 2013, Zhang Lingping was appointed secretary of Dingxi City, marking a new stage in his career. However, he embarked on a path of no return in this new position.
The family works together to make money
Zhang Lingping gradually accumulated power over the course of his career, surrounded by a group of people who did not genuinely care about him, but pursued their own selfish interests. Zhang Lingping also gradually showed a willingness to pursue personal interests.
Since his family was not wealthy, Zhang Lingping was grateful and understood that his success was inseparable from the hard work of his parents. So, when he became a leader, he couldn't bear to see his family continue to live a hard life.
Not only did he co-opt his wife and children to engage in illicit activities, but he also involved his three younger siblings in a money whirlpool. Because they were all on the same boat, many people understood that Zhang Lingping wanted to maintain an image of integrity, so they began to try to get close to his family.
The businessmen approached Zhang Lingping's parents through various means and gave various gifts, so that Zhang Lingping's parents felt meticulously cared for. These businessmen fell in love and established a close relationship with Zhang Lingping's parents.
One boss even became a close friend of Zhang Lingping's father, who was as considerate to him as his own son. The businessman used these tactics to subtly win over Zhang Lingping's family.
Zhang Lingping's colleagues and subordinates were also implicated. A businessman found Zhang Lingping's father and then enlisted Zhang Lingping's help by sending gifts to his parents and accompanying them for a walk or chat.
The businessman has always maintained a close relationship with Zhang Lingping and has become a long-term partner. He found Zhang Lingping's help in a variety of projects, from land transactions to project approvals.
The road to corruption
Since Zhang Lingping was transferred to Jinchang City, the number of people who approached him intentionally or unintentionally has also increased. The officialdom veteran soon began accepting invitations, especially at after-hours drinking parties.
Although in the office, Zhang Lingping behaved with integrity and integrity, after work, he became very busy. However, it's not about work, it's about connecting more with people.
Therefore, Zhang Lingping does not refuse the invitation of businessmen, and often lingers in various wine parties. He drank a lot of alcohol and was sociable, and soon formed a deep friendship with these merchants.
Even after repeated cups, Zhang Lingping would call these businessmen brothers and sisters in order to better establish a relationship. Of course, there are priorities for this brotherly relationship, and Zhang Lingping has already begun to look for potential long-term partners.
Eventually, he chose a businessman with the surname Zhang. This Zhang is a businessman on the surface, but in private he has an older brother who is eager for a career. What's more, this brother was once Zhang Lingping's subordinate, and this relationship gave Zhang many opportunities to take advantage of.
This Zhang and Zhang Lingping have established a deep friendship and have cooperated for more than ten years. Every year, Zhang gave Zhang Lingping millions of yuan in benefits under the pretext of investment compensation.
He not only sent money, but also helped Zhang Lingping in various projects, and Zhang Lingping also contributed to these projects and gave special attention.
However, Zhang is not the only one chasing Zhang Lingping. Many people are hoping to get closer to Zhang Lingping by giving gifts, money, and real estate. This corruption quickly grew, and Zhang Lingping's subordinates and colleagues began to get involved.
Zhang Lingping used threats, insults, and bad language to force his subordinates and colleagues to cooperate in exchange for favors. He gradually became more and more arrogant, abusing his power for personal gain.
Luxury living
Zhang Lingping's corrupt behavior was not limited to accepting bribes and private relationships, he also showed a series of extravagant lifestyles. He has repeatedly mentioned his love for calligraphy, painting and antiques in public.
The merchants quickly understood this and began to search for celebrity calligraphy, paintings and antiques to give to Zhang Lingping for benefits. These calligraphy, paintings and antiques are worth a lot of money, some even worth hundreds of thousands of yuan, but these businessmen did not hesitate to give them to Zhang Lingping.
During his tenure, Zhang Lingping received more than 40 calligraphy and paintings, each of which was of great value. These valuables made him feel high and became a positive motivation for him to work for businessmen.
However, the amount involved in these projects ranges from a few million yuan to tens of millions of yuan, which ultimately leads to huge losses for the state. Zhang Lingping has long ignored his duties and only pursued personal interests.
In addition, he also enjoys table tennis, but unlike ordinary people, his motivation is not to strengthen his body. He used it as a tool to build relationships, often inviting businessmen to play ball together while bringing them closer to each other.
Corruption exposed
However, after all, a corrupt life cannot be hidden forever, and the power of justice will eventually reveal the truth.
In 2019, a series of problems occurred in Dingxi International Trade City, including ground subsidence and building cracks. These problems have seriously affected people's livelihood, so the relevant departments urgently launched an investigation.
As a result, the investigation team not only uncovered the problem of the trade city, but also discovered a larger conspiracy, pointing it directly at one person - Zhang Lingping.
Zhang Lingping was taken away for investigation, and his home was also searched, and a large amount of cash, ** paintings and other valuables were found. The physical evidence corroborated his corrupt practices.
In December 2020, Zhang Lingping was put on trial, and he was charged with abuse of power and **, and was finally sentenced to 14 years in prison and fined 1 million yuan.
Zhang Lingping's corruption story is a case in China's fight against corruption, highlighting the harm that corruption can do to society and the resolute determination of the best institutions to fight corruption. It is also a thought-provoking story, reminding people not to become captives of greed, but to cherish incorruptibility and fairness.