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Zhong Xiaoai spoke in a condescending tone, with an expression that seemed perfectly natural.
Although Ji Changming was somewhat displeased, he still politely replied, "Okay, Xiao Ai, I'll come pick you up right away," out of respect for Zhong Xiao Ai's status and position.
There was no other way; he couldn't afford to offend Zhong Xiaoai.
Ji Changming is now nearing retirement and only wants a peaceful and stable retirement.
Don't offend the Zhong family and get caught up in a political storm. After retirement, you won't even be able to enjoy the benefits of a vice-ministerial level official.
I have lived my whole life in constant fear and trepidation, as if walking on thin ice.
Zhong Xiaoai hung up the phone, a smug smile playing on her lips.
She knew that with her identity and background, she would be respected and valued by others no matter where she was.
In Handong, she could use her identity to get Ji Changming, the chief prosecutor of Handong Province, to be her driver.
A short while later, Ji Changming drove to the entrance of the VIP waiting room at Handong Airport.
After he got out of the car, he personally opened the car door for Zhong Xiaoai and respectfully invited her to get in.
After Zhong Xiaoai got into the car, she began to inquire about the situation in Handong Province. Ji Changming answered her questions one by one, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.
Ji Changming drove the car himself, glancing at the Audi's rearview mirror: "Xiao Ai, you don't need to worry about Liangping. With his abilities, he'll definitely get promoted."
Zhong Xiaoai sat expressionless in the back seat, arms crossed. "Old Ji, you should pay more attention to Zhao Mingping."
"Hou Liangping needs a major case now."
Zhong Xiaoai's words were no longer an implication, but a direct statement. Hou Liangping needed major cases to achieve political success.
With his achievements, Hou Liangping was able to be promoted and return to the Handong Provincial Procuratorate.
Ji Changming gripped the steering wheel with both hands and glanced at the rearview mirror. He looked left and said, "Xiao Ai, I'm preparing to retire. You were Secretary Gao Yuliang's student."
"If I remember correctly, you graduated from Handong University of Political Science and Law."
"You, Hou Liangping, Qi Tongwei, and Chen Hai are all from the same graduating class."
Ji Changming is truly a cunning old fox.
Zhong Xiaoai's eyes flashed with a sharp light as she watched Ji Changming drive away.
"Old Ji, I still remember. Back when my father was still in Handong, serving as the provincial party secretary."
"Back then, you were the executive director of the Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau."
The Audi sped along the road. Zhong Xiaoai looked out the window at the unfamiliar city scenery, secretly pondering her next move.
Ji Changming gave a wry smile and glanced at the rearview mirror: "Yes, Secretary Zhong made indelible contributions to the reform and opening up of Handong."
Back then, Zhong Zhengguo served as the Party Secretary of Handong Province, while Zhao Lichun served as the Governor.
And there's the connection behind this trip.
Ji Changming drove Zhong Xiaoai to the Provincial Procuratorate Guesthouse.
"Xiao Ai, the conditions here are basic. Just tell me if you need anything."
Zhong Xiaoai put down her suitcase: "Thank you for your hard work, Lao Ji. Could you please help me investigate the main officials of the public security, procuratorate, and court in Dongping City?"
"Give me all the materials by noon tomorrow."
Ji Changming was extremely dissatisfied; he was, after all, a vice-ministerial level official, yet he was being bossed around by Zhong Xiaoai.
"Okay, Xiao Ai. You should get some rest."
Requesting flowers...
The office building of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee.
The municipal party committee's three-person group meeting was held in a small conference room.
Sun Liancheng, standing at the forefront, looked at Li Dakang with a serious expression: "Secretary Li, we all know that recently many bureau-level officials in Guangming District have been dismissed for corruption."
"Guangming District is an important urban area of Jingzhou City. Its GDP has consistently ranked among the top three."
“Deputy Mayor Ding Yizhen, and the people he promoted, including his secretary Xiao Zhou, have all fallen from grace.”
"On behalf of the Municipal Party Committee, I propose that Lin Yunfei, the Executive Deputy District Mayor of Guangming District, be promoted to the position of Secretary of the Guangming District Party Committee."
Sun Liancheng made a startling statement: "I believe Ding Yizhen is not suitable to serve as the Party Secretary of Guangming District."
"I know Ding Yizhen quite well. I can say with certainty that Ding Yizhen rose to power through flattery and praise."
Upon hearing these words, Li Dakang's face turned ashen. He stared at Sun Liancheng with a deathly gaze.
You bastard Sun Liancheng, this is clearly a slap in my face.
Mayor Wu Xiongfei, with a serious expression, slowly raised his right hand: "I agree with Secretary Sun's proposal. Promote Comrade Lin Yunfei to serve as the Party Secretary of Guangming District."
Li Dakang's face was ashen: "I disagree!"
Wu Xiongfei and Sun Liancheng couldn't help but exchange a glance.
Li Dakang's face was ashen as he slowly spoke: "Lin Yunfei is too self-righteous. To put it bluntly, he's disrupting the political landscape of Jingzhou City."
"Mayor Wu, Lin Yunfei has no governing experience. He is simply not up to the important task of being the Party Secretary of Guangming District."
Wu Xiongfei spoke slowly, his expression serious: "Secretary Li, this is a three-person group meeting. You are welcome to have different opinions."
"Our Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee still wants democracy. Isn't that right, Secretary Sun?"
Sun Liancheng began his "charge," speaking with a death-defying resolve: "I wholeheartedly agree with Comrade Xiongfei's opinion."
"We vote by raising our hands, and the minority submits to the majority."
"We agree that Comrade Lin Yunfei should serve as the Party Secretary of Guangming District. Please raise your hands."
As soon as he finished speaking, Sun Liancheng and Wu Xiongfei, as if they had agreed beforehand, raised their right hands.
Li Dakang's face was ashen, his gaze fixed on the two men with a death stare. For a full twenty seconds.
"I, Li Dakang, the Party Secretary of Jingzhou City, hereby use my veto power to reject the promotion of Lin Yunfei to the position of Party Secretary of Guangming District, Jingzhou City."
He absolutely would not allow Wu Xiongfei and Sun Liancheng to join forces and promote Lin Yunfei.
Wu Xiongfei's face revealed a meaningful look: "Secretary Li, I think we can report to the Handong Provincial Party Committee on the specific details of this meeting of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee's three-person group."
Sun Liancheng nodded quickly, his expression serious and solemn: "I agree with Comrade Xiongfei's opinion."
"Since it's Secretary Li, it's a veto."
"Let's hand it over to the Handong Provincial Party Committee and report it to Governor Liu and Secretary Gao Yuliang for a decision."
Li Dakang gritted his teeth, staring intently at Sun Liancheng with a grim expression.
Wu Xiongfei stood up abruptly, took out his phone, and dialed Governor Liu's number.
"Governor Liu, hello. This is Wu Xiongfei from Jingzhou. We just had a three-person group meeting..."
After listening, Governor Liu pondered for a moment and said, "Comrade Xiongfei, I will discuss this matter with Secretary Yuliang."
Wu Xiongfei replied directly, "Okay, thank you for your help."
Governor Liu hung up the phone, and Wu Xiongfei and Sun Liancheng exchanged glances, a tacit understanding flashing in their eyes.
Li Dakang's expression was icy. He took a deep breath and said coldly, "In that case, we'll await the provincial committee's instructions."
24. Lin Yunfei was promoted to Director of the Public Security Bureau, while Zhao Donglai was transferred to the Provincial Public Security Department.
24. Lin Yunfei was promoted to Director of the Public Security Bureau, while Zhao Donglai was transferred to the Provincial Public Security Department.
The office building of the Hantong Provincial Committee.
Gao Yuliang, wearing black-rimmed glasses and holding a red encrypted phone, said, "Governor Liu, hello. What can I do for you?"
"Comrade Yuliang. Just now, Wu Xiongfei, Secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee, called me and expressed his hope to promote Comrade Lin Yunfei to serve as Secretary of the Guangming District Party Committee."
Liu Cheng spoke slowly, his expression very serious.
"At the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee's three-person group meeting, Li Dakang vetoed the motion..."
Gao Yuliang remained calm, but his mind raced. He decided to do Governor Liu a favor: "Governor Liu, the cadres promoted by Ding Yizhen have all fallen from grace due to corruption and power-for-money transactions."
"This poses new requirements for our political and legal teams. Effective peer supervision is crucial."
“That’s right, Comrade Yuliang. We must strictly prevent Party members and cadres from investing in non-listed companies to avoid the intervention of public power in the market and the disruption of competitive order. As the case of Yichun City shows, the space for rent-seeking must be strictly blocked.” Liu Cheng’s tone was firm.
Governor Liu understood. Gao Yuliang was simply going with the flow, using the opportunity to strengthen intra-party supervision, both to make a gesture and to avoid risks.
He nodded in agreement: "Comrade Yuliang is absolutely right. On behalf of the Hantong Provincial Committee, I hereby issue an appointment."
"Lin Yunfei was appointed as the Party Secretary of Guangming District, and Zhao Donglai was promoted to the provincial department as the deputy director."
"Comrade Lin Yunfei will concurrently serve as the Director of the Public Security Bureau of Jingzhou City, Handong Province." Liu Cheng made this decision without hesitation.
This move both responded to the proposal from the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee and skillfully balanced the interests of all parties.
The most important thing is to consolidate the authority of the provincial party committee and transfer the traitor Zhao Donglai to work under Qi Tongwei.
Liu Cheng slowly opened his mouth and said righteously, "Zhao Donglai's transfer to the provincial department is not only a recognition of his abilities by the Handong Provincial Party Committee, but also a test of his loyalty to the organization."
Upon hearing this, Gao Yuliang was secretly delighted, but outwardly remained calm: "Governor Liu, you have great foresight. Under your leadership, the Handong Provincial Government will surely be clean and upright."
"The transfer of Comrade Zhao Donglai demonstrates both the provincial party committee's determination and its wisdom in personnel selection. This move will not only purify the political environment of Jingzhou, but will also inspire cadres throughout the province to strengthen their beliefs."
Governor Liu nodded slightly, a satisfied look on his face.
Liu Cheng continued, "Comrade Yuliang, our next step is to strengthen the anti-corruption education for cadres. As the Secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission, you must shoulder this important responsibility."
"Governor Liu, rest assured, I will do my utmost to ensure that the anti-corruption education is implemented effectively," Gao Yuliang said slowly, making his promise.
Thus, the two most powerful officials in Handong Province, the Second and Third Provincial Governors, reached an agreement on this matter.
The political landscape of Handong Province thus underwent subtle changes, with various forces vying for a new balance. Gao Yuliang was well aware that behind this personnel reshuffle lay Governor Liu's deep-seated plan for the supervision of power.
He secretly plotted how to solidify his position under the new circumstances.
The Organization Department of the Hantong Provincial Committee received a phone call from Liu Cheng and Gao Yuliang, who jointly appointed Comrade Lin Yunfei as Secretary of the Guangming District Committee and concurrently as Director of the Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau.
This decision quickly spread throughout the province, especially among officials in the public security, procuratorate, and judicial systems, who secretly adjusted their stance and sought opportunities to side with Lin Yunfei.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that behind this personnel change lies an increasingly fierce power struggle.
Ding Yizhen is essentially the embodiment of Li Dakang. Now that he has lost his position as the Party Secretary of Guangming District, Li Dakang's influence has greatly diminished.