(Reporter of Legal Network Ma Chao correspondent of Legal Network Zhang Lili Zhu Jie) Chen Shangmei, 59 years old, worked as a garment factory worker and a dry cleaner owner in her early years. At the age of 52, she "switched careers" and started Jiangsu Guangyuan Bean Products Co., Ltd., and at the same time, she also has dazzling auras such as a member of Yangzhong CPPCC and the chairman of Yangzhong Chamber of Commerce, and is known as an "inspirational" female entrepreneur.

　　However, because the initial investment of Jiangsu Guangyuan Bean Products Co., Ltd. was too large to make ends meet, in order to maintain the operation of the enterprise, Chen Shangmei, who had originally raised a small amount of money among relatives and friends around her and had a good reputation, began to raise funds illegally on a large scale. She illegally absorbed 288 million yuan of public deposits from more than 800 victims in five years by issuing loan certificates and promising annual interest rates ranging from 20% to 30%, resulting in direct economic losses of 281 million yuan.

　　On April 21, the People’s Court of Yangzhong City, Jiangsu Province, filed a public prosecution, and made a public judgment in the first instance on this extraordinarily serious case of illegally absorbing public deposits. The defendant Chen Shangmei was sentenced to 9 years’ imprisonment and fined 450,000 yuan for the crime of illegally absorbing public deposits.

　　The owner of the dry cleaner started the company as the boss.

　　Become a well-known female entrepreneur

　　Chen Shangmei was once known as an "inspirational" female boss. Born in 1957, she is a native of Funing County, Jiangsu Province. She has only a primary school education. She worked as a garment factory worker and a dry cleaner owner in her early years. At the age of 52, she changed careers and became a well-known entrepreneur. She was the legal representative of Jiangsu Guangyuan Bean Products Co., Ltd., a member of the Ninth CPPCC in Yangzhong City and the chairman of Yangzhong Chamber of Commerce.

　　When Chen Shangmei ran a dry cleaner, she began to raise small amounts of money among relatives and friends around her, and promised to give some interest. Since it was only a small loan at the beginning, the profit earned by Chen Shangmei Laundry was enough to cope with it. Being warm and humble, Chen Shangmei has accumulated a good reputation and many ordinary people trust her.

　　Later, Chen Shangmei ended the dry cleaner business and set up Guangyuan Bean Products Co., Ltd.. In 2013, it was renamed Jiangsu Guangyuan Food Science and Technology Group, and its business scope expanded from the production and sales of bean products to the fields of catering and logistics, and once became a leading agricultural enterprise in Zhenjiang City.

　　The high interest return, plus the bright aura of the chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and members of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, have increased the trust of some ignorant people in Chen Shangmei, and even some people who don’t know her at all are willing to lend money to her through acquaintances.

　　Businessmen, farmers and strangers lent her money one after another.

　　Borrowed 288 million yuan from more than 800 people in five years.

　　Sign your name on a blank piece of paper, noting the interest and principal. This is the IOU that Chen Shangmei calls others. The money that should have been used for the company’s operation finally entered Chen Shangmei’s private account through transfer. According to reports, among the more than 800 fund-raising households, there are not only businessmen who are all-powerful in business, but also ordinary farmers who save money.

　　However, the bean products that once appeared in various stalls in Yangzhong did not bring a lot of profits to the company. The output value of only 4 million yuan a year is equivalent to operating at a loss. In order to keep the company going, Chen Shangmei started to borrow a large amount of money in 2009, and the interest rose from the initial one point and two points to two points and three points or even five or six points, which were also calculated according to the daily interest rate and monthly interest rate.

　　In 2011, Chen Shangmei borrowed 25 million yuan and needed to pay more than 5 million yuan in interest. In 2012, the loan reached 40 million, and the interest needed to be paid was about 10 million.

　　At this time, some creditors began to ask for money, and Chen Shangmei, who had no money in her hand, could only continue to borrow money from others, falsely claiming that it was used for enterprise capital turnover. In the second half of 2014, Chen Shangmei could not borrow any more money, and the case broke out.

　　On December 3, 2014, Chen Shangmei was arrested. On September 29, 2015, Yangzhong City Procuratorate filed a public prosecution against Chen Shangmei for illegally absorbing public deposits.

　　The court found that from 2009 to 2014, Chen Shangmei illegally absorbed funds from the public in the name of production, operation and investment with high interest returns as bait. Chen Shangmei illegally absorbed 288 million yuan of public deposits from more than 800 victims by issuing loan certificates and promising annual interest rates ranging from 20% to 30%, resulting in direct economic losses of 281 million yuan.

　　The court held that Chen Shangmei’s behavior constituted the crime of illegally absorbing public deposits. After the incident, Chen Shangmei voluntarily surrendered himself. When the public security organ questioned him, he was able to truthfully confess his criminal facts and surrendered himself. According to relevant regulations, he can be given a lighter or mitigated punishment according to law. In the end, Chen Shangmei was sentenced to 9 years in prison and fined 450,000 yuan.

　　　 From 776 BC to 394 AD, the ancient Olympic Games lasted for 1168 years and was held for 293 times. According to its origin and rise and fall, it can be roughly divided into three periods:
　　　　 (1) From 776 BC to 388 BC, in 776 BC, Evy Tus, the ruler of the Peloponnesus, tried to integrate religion with sports. It not only innovates religious ceremonies, but also organizes large-scale sports competitions and activities, and decides to hold them every four years. The time is set after the summer solstice of leap year. Therefore, the ancient Olympic Games in 776 BC officially went down in history and became the first session of the ancient Olympic Games. There was only one event. Site run, with a distance of 192.27 meters.

　　　 Although there were disputes among the city-states in this period, Greece was an independent country with developed politics, economy and culture, which was the golden age of the Games. Especially in 490 BC, after Athens, Greece, defeated the Persian army in the Marathon Valley, the people’s feelings were vigorous, and the national prestige was greatly enhanced. Many sports facilities and temples were built, and the contestants spread all over the Greek city-States. The Olympic Games was at its peak and became the biggest festival in Greece.

　　　　 (2) From 388 BC to 146 BC, it began to decline. Due to the long Peloponnesian War between Sparta and Athens (from 431 BC to 404 BC), Greece’s national strength was greatly reduced, and Macedonia gradually annexed Greece. Philip, the king of Macedonia, also took part in horse racing by himself. Later, Alexander the Great actively supported the Olympic Games, although he didn’t like sports activities, and regarded it as the highest opening ceremony of sports activities in ancient Greece, adding facilities for it. However, during this period, the spirit of the ancient Olympic Games has greatly faded, and professional athletes began to appear.

　　　　 (3) From 146 BC to 394 AD, the ancient Olympic Games went from decline to destruction. After the Roman Empire ruled Greece, Olympic Games were still held at first, but Olympia was not the only place to compete. For example, in the 175th Olympic Games in 80 BC, Rome’s economic laws called excellent athletes to compete in Rome, while Olympia only held junior competitions. At this time, professional athletes began to appear in large numbers, and the Olympic Games became a competition for professional athletes, and the Greeks lost interest in it. After the 2nd century A.D., Christianity ruled the whole of Europe, including Greece, advocating asceticism, advocating the separation of soul and body, and opposing sports, which made Europe in a dark age, and the Olympic Games declined even more, until it existed in name only. In 393 AD, the Roman emperor Theodosius I declared Christianity as the state religion, and thought that the ancient Olympic Games were against the purpose of Christianity and were pagan activities. The following year, he announced the abolition of the ancient Olympic Games. In 895 AD, the Byzantines fought fiercely with the Goethe’s Alphonse River, which destroyed all the facilities in Olympia. In 426 AD, Theodosius II burned the remnants of the Olympia building. In 522 and 511, two strong earthquakes occurred one after another, which completely destroyed Olympia. In this way, the ancient Olympic Games, which has been postponed for more than 1000 years, no longer exists, and the prosperous Olympia has become a ruin.　
　
　　　　　　　　　　　 Competition schedule and events of ancient Olympic Games　
　　
　　　 From the 1st session, the ancient Olympic Games decided to be held once every four years, and each session lasted only one day. With the increasing number of events, since the 22nd ancient Olympic Games, the organizers decided to change the competition time to 3 days, and the whole duration will be 5 days with the opening ceremony, closing ceremony and celebration activities. The number of events increased as pentathlon (discus, javelin, long jump, wrestling and running), boxing, wrestling, chariot racing and horse racing.

　　　 The ancient Olympic Games were held in 293 sessions from the first session in 776 BC to 394 BC, all of which were held in the Olympia Stadium in ancient Greece. The playing field is built next to the hill in the north of the Alphonse Valley. After renovation, the hill became a stand, which could initially accommodate 20,000 spectators, and then expanded to 45,000 people, with 160 VIP seats. The playing field is 212 meters long and 32 meters wide, and the runway is 192.25 meters long. The surface has not been specially treated, and the starting place is paved with marble. There is a driving range in the southwest of the stadium, which is surrounded by stone pillars to form a courtyard. A conference hall, dressing room and bathroom are built on one side. There is also a 770m× 320m racecourse for horse racing and carriage racing.
　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Punishment rules of ancient Olympic Games　
　
　　　　 The rules of the ancient Olympic Games were very strict, and offenders were severely punished. This shows their sense of honor and disgrace. The ancient Greeks believed that the Olympic Games were sacred, and winning aboveboard was the most glorious. On the contrary, it is a blasphemy against the sacred cause.

　　　 The ancient Olympic Games hated cheaters. At the 90th ancient Olympic Games, a player named Lihas won the championship. He claimed to be a Spartan, but after verification, he was from another city-state, so he was ranked. In the ancient Olympic Games, hell to pay was the one who paid bribes. Not only should he be deprived of the title of champion, but he should also be fined heavily to warn people, and the fine was used to carve the statue of Zeus. At the 98th ancient Olympic Games, a boxer won by bribing three other opponents, and all four were fined heavily. The organizers of the ancient Olympic Games carved four statues of Zeus with the fines of these four people, and one of them was engraved with the following warning: Olympic victory cannot be bought with money, but depends on fast feet and strong body.　

　　　　　　　　　　　　 Characteristics of ancient Olympic Games　

　　　　 The ancient Olympic Games had three characteristics. First, the ancient Olympic Games was an all-Greek comprehensive event with rich and colorful contents. Including offering sacrifices to Zeus, worshipping and celebrating the birthday of gods, poets reciting works, speakers delivering speeches, and developing market trade, sports competition is only one of them. The Second Ancient Olympic Games is a part of Greek national culture, which has played a positive role in uniting people of all ethnic groups, safeguarding national unity, reducing and stopping wars, and has a very close relationship with politics. Thirdly, determined by the ancient Greek customs, artistic style, geographical environment and material production, "naked sports" is a major feature of it. During the competition, naked athletes are required to be covered with olive oil, so that their bodies will shine under the sunlight, their muscles will be more elastic, and their bodybuilding posture will be more displayed, so that people can enjoy beauty from it.

　　　 In addition, the rules of the ancient Greek Olympic Games stipulated that women were forbidden to participate in and visit the games, and violators were subject to capital punishment. There are two reasons: First, in most events of the ancient Olympic Games, athletes were required to compete naked for a long time, and it was indecent for women to be present. Second, sports competitions in ancient Greece were one of the contents of religious celebrations, and women were not allowed to attend. It is said that the original athletes in the ancient Olympic Games competed in animal skins. In a competition, a player wearing a lion’s skin accidentally dropped the lion’s skin to the ground, and he suddenly became naked, but he did not affect his competition. Finally, he defeated his opponent and won the olive crown. In this unexpected "accident", people found that nudity can better reflect muscle fitness and appreciate a special charm, so it is stipulated that all naked competitions will be held in the future.

　　　 Naked sports is a unique feature of ancient Greek culture and art, with a long history. The "era of power" in ancient Greek history refers to this period. This is reflected in the works of ancient Greek sculptors and artists, whose works depict naked people. At that time, muscular and strong, it was recognized as a symbol of beauty.
　
　　　　　　　　　　　 Award ceremony of ancient Olympic Games　
　
　　　　 The awarding ceremony of the ancient Olympic Games was solemn and grand. The awarding platform is located in front of the statue of Zeus, and the olive crown is placed on a special tripod. When awarding prizes, the reporter first announces the athletes’ names, competition results, the city-state to which they belong and the names of the athletes’ parents. Then the emcee led the winner to the host, who got up, took the olive crown off the tripod and put it on the winner. At this time, the audience sang, recited poems, played music, cheered and threw flowers at the athletes. Although the rewards for winning athletes in the ancient Olympic Games have been changed many times, the principles are all focused on spiritual rewards. There are also material rewards, but they are quite meager.

　　　　 Taking the olive branch as the spirit of the ancient Olympic Games and as a symbol of the Olympic spirit has profound implications and far-reaching influence. The ancient Greeks believed that the olive tree was brought to the world by Athena, the patron saint of Athens, and it was a symbol of peace and happiness given to mankind by God. Therefore, the olive crown woven with olive branches is the most sacred prize, and it is the highest honor to get it. It is said that the olive branch used to weave the laurel must be cut from the sacred tree by a 12-year-old child whose parents are still alive, and then carefully compiled.

　　　　 After the awarding ceremony in Olympia, the winners can return home one after another. At this time, the city-states will also organize grand celebrations for the triumphant return of their winners. Later, Greece also stipulated that the winning athletes should be exempted from their obligations to the country, and honorary seats should be set up for them in theaters or festivals. Individual city-states also gave lifetime allowances to meritorious athletes.

　　　　　　　　　　　　 The flame of the ancient Olympic Games　

　　　 Before the ancient Olympic Games, according to religious regulations, people gathered in front of temple of olympian zeus, held a solemn ceremony, lit the torch from the altar, and then went to Greek city-states. Torchbearers held the torch high and ran, shouting: stop all wars and take part in the sports meeting! The torch, like a strict command, has supreme power. Wherever the torch goes, the war goes out. Even in the fierce fighting, the city-states laid down their weapons one after another, and the holy truce began. Greece resumed a peaceful life, and people forgot their hatred and war, and all rushed to Olympia to participate in the Olympic Games.
　

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