Nominal: The pinnacle of power began in the sixth province of Handong.

Chapter 279 Changes in the Guangming District Procuratorate

Inside the opulent hotel suite.

Zhou Wen was enjoying the moment absentmindedly, but his eyes kept glancing at his phone.

The bell rang suddenly.

Zhou Wen picked it up, glanced at the caller ID, suppressed his eagerness, and said:

"How is the situation?"

"Young Master Zhou, good news. Their operation to capture Ding Yizhen has failed!" Luo Jian's voice came from the other end of the phone.

Zhou Wen unconsciously clenched his fist, which relieved a lot of his inner tension.

But being always cautious, he still asked one more question:

"What are the specific details?"

Luo Jian said, as if seeking praise:

"No problem at all. Li Dakang had told me long ago that they would take action against Ding Yizhen. Fortunately, I had arranged for my own people to tamper with their communication devices beforehand... In those few seconds, Ding Yizhen was sniped on the spot, and my men witnessed it firsthand."

Zhou Wen let out a long sigh of relief and said:

"That good-for-nothing Zhao Ruilong only knows how to resort to assassination when things get tough. It's not honorable at all. Oh well, with Ding Yizhen dead, the Guangming Peak project can rest easy. Whatever happens to the Zhao family is none of my business. The only thing I'm on their side when it comes to making money is..."

Luo Jian quickly chimed in:

"Please rest assured, everything is perfectly fine. Speaking of which, Sha Ruijin's new secretary just sent out a notice that there will be an extraordinary Standing Committee meeting tomorrow. Heh, it's 2 a.m. now. Sha Ruijin's notice sounds like he's furious. I'm looking forward to seeing what he'll say at the Standing Committee meeting tomorrow."

"...Be careful. Remember, in Handong, only you deserve to be called one of my people," Zhou Wen said in a deep voice.

Luo Jian said hello and hung up the phone.

Zhou Wen put down the phone with satisfaction and returned to his comfortable life.

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The next day.

Building No. 1 of the Provincial Party Committee Compound in Handong.

Standing Committee Meeting Room.

This meeting was shrouded in a different atmosphere.

Luo Jian observed quietly.

Xia Qing, the deputy secretary, stood with his arms crossed and his brows furrowed.

Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary Tian Guofu, with one fist clenched and the other hand resting on his thigh, kept shaking his head and sighing.

After the other standing committee members were seated, they all began whispering among themselves.

Everyone seemed to be talking about the failed attempt to capture Ding Yizhen.

In particular, it was mentioned that Ding Yizhen was assassinated right under the noses of the operatives.

Everyone shook their heads and sighed.

Even the military region commander, who usually doesn't get involved in local affairs, commented on this failed operation:

"You politicians clearly don't understand warfare. A communication malfunction? How can that be allowed?! Don't you even check it before the operation? Sigh, you're a disgrace to Handong!"

Everyone's conversation, to varying degrees, touched upon this failed operation.

And a subtle criticism and regret regarding Xia Qing, who was in charge of the main command.

These words made Xia Qing unconsciously hug herself tighter and feel even more uneasy.

"Swish!"

The door opened, and Sha Ruijin, his face grim, strode in accompanied by his secretary.

The Standing Committee members fell silent, sat up straight, and looked at Sha Ruijin.

Sha Ruijin approached the number one position and looked around at everyone.

His gaze lingered on Xia Qing for a long time.

He then sat down and announced the start of the meeting.

The conference room door slowly closed, and Sha Ruijin, still looking grim, said in a serious tone:

"At this meeting, I announce two things that require no further discussion."

Sha Ruijin's tough attitude made everyone realize that the visitor had ill intentions.

Everyone pricked up their ears, waiting for Sha Ruijin's next instructions.

"First, Bai Jingwen will continue to serve as the Party Secretary of Guangming District, Jingzhou City, and will return to his post immediately. Those who made false accusations against him will be dealt with severely by the province. Secretary Dakang, is that acceptable?"

After Sha Ruijin finished speaking, Li Dakang quickly replied respectfully:

"Yes, Secretary Sha. Jingzhou will fully comply with the province's instructions."

Li Dakang's attitude did not surprise anyone.

Because Ding Yizhen is already dead.

From a certain perspective, Li Dakang no longer has any worries.

Compared to that, what does it matter if the province deals with his secretary Ou Ming and then with Wu Tianliang, the director of the district party committee office?

Therefore, although Li Dakang's expression was respectful, he could not hide his nonchalant attitude.

"second."

Sha Ruijin didn't look at Li Dakang, but instead held up two fingers and said:

"The personnel structure of the Guangming District Procuratorate has been adjusted. Comrade Lu Yike, Director of the Action Division of the Provincial Anti-Corruption Bureau, will serve as the President of the Guangming District Procuratorate, at the level of a full-fledged division chief. Comrade Zhou Zheng will serve as the Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Guangming District Procuratorate, at the level of a deputy division chief."

Sha Ruijin's second deployment was nothing short of a bombshell!

Logically speaking, the heads of the district's courts and procuratorates are indeed under the jurisdiction of the province, so it is understandable that Sha Ruijin personally announced this at the Standing Committee meeting.

The announcement of the appointment of the district anti-corruption bureau chief at the Standing Committee meeting clearly indicates the direction of the matter.

In addition, both of the newly appointed officials were transferred from the provincial anti-corruption bureau.

This is an extremely strong signal.

Sha Ruijin came after Bai Jingwen.

They launched another offensive, this time even more ruthlessly, planting two nails right under Li Dakang's nose in one fell swoop!

Luo Jian was quite surprised for two reasons.

First, this personnel appointment at the procuratorate was not approved by him, the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission.

Sha Ruijin bypassing him and making the decision directly was not a friendly signal.

This symbolizes Sarek's loss of trust.

Luo Jian thought about it again and realized that made sense.

After all, Bai Jingwen had just been framed, and the joint task force had been exposed for harboring criminals, blocking evidence, and obstructing the investigation.

It's normal that I'm not trusted by Sha Ruijin.

But it doesn't matter, no one can shake my position as Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission.

But that's the second point.

This was something Luo Jian couldn't understand.

Didn't the provincial authorities' operation to arrest Ding Yizhen just fail?

At this critical juncture, they openly and brazenly issued a second challenge to Li Dakang.

Where is the confidence?

Do you really think that Li Dakang will remain silent if these two people go to the past?

What are you doing?

Was Sha Ruijin truly desperate, enraged, and no longer playing by the rules?

The more Luo Jian thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

In his eyes, Sha Ruijin was indeed a provincial party secretary with little ability.

This personnel appointment has a feeling of starting strong but then faltering.

Next, it will be time to exhaust the third attempt!

After Sha Ruijin finished speaking, he looked at Luo Jian and said:

"Is it alright that we didn't discuss this arrangement with Secretary Luo?"

Luo Jian laughed:

"Secretary Sha, what are you saying? Your arrangements are my arrangements, and I will resolutely uphold them."

Sha Ruijin then looked at Li Dakang and said:

"Comrade Dakang, is this alright?"

Li Dakang also said seriously:

"No problem, Secretary Sha. I assure you that after these two comrades take office, there will never be another case of false accusation like that of Comrade Bai Jingwen. In addition, after Comrade Bai Jingwen returns, I will sincerely apologize to him and spare no effort to support him in making the Guangming Peak project a success."

Seeing this, Sha Ruijin took a deep breath and said:

"Then, let's talk about Comrade Xia Qing!"