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

Chapter 226 Post-Meeting Arrangements

After everyone left.

Sha Ruijin sat down next to Gao Yuliang and said seriously:

"Comrade Yuliang, I've thought carefully about what you said at the meeting. You clearly handed the account books to Tian Guofu, but you insisted that the police and the procuratorate handed them over. Combined with what you just confessed, you revealed the account books in my possession to Zhao Lichun..."

Sha Ruijin paused for a moment, then gave his answer:

"Are you trying to draw attention to me?"

Gao Yuliang's glasses were still on the table. He spoke calmly and composedly:

"Comrade Ruijin, you misunderstand. Let me reiterate: reporting to the old secretary was my duty as his subordinate. You can understand it as... the integrity of a scholar."

Sha Ruijin was speechless for a moment.

Gao Yuliang's actions did not constitute any problem; at most, they only went against the anti-corruption stance of Handong. However, Sha Ruijin himself never said that the anti-corruption campaign was against Zhao Lichun.

Furthermore, after the account books were handed over, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection came down, and Gao Yuliang not only did not obstruct them, but also cooperated fully with all the work.

In this way, Gao Yuliang really did just do the ordinary thing of reporting to his old leader.

There is no problem.

Unless Sha Ruijin personally defines Zhao Lichun as a target of anti-corruption efforts and considers communication with Zhao Lichun as not in accordance with regulations.

But Sha Ruijin could not do that.

Putting Zhao Lichun on the table is a completely different matter.

Everyone can know what's going on, but no one can say it out loud.

If Sha Ruijin did it, it would be overstepping his authority, defying his superiors, and breaking the rules.

His political career was over.

a long time.

Sha Ruijin shook his head and said:

"Sigh. That being said, Comrade Dakang dares to say no to power, while you, Comrade Yuliang, accept everything... The difference in quality is obvious."

After saying that, Sha Ruijin got up and left.

Gao Yuliang watched Sha Ruijin's retreating figure and picked up his glasses.

My fingers were trembling slightly.

Just as Gao Yuliang put on his glasses.

Xia Qing's voice sounded from behind:

"Secretary Yuliang, don't be sad. But you didn't expect them to understand you anyway."

Gao Yuliang was taken aback, and turned around to see Xia Qing smiling at him.

"It's alright, I'll just do what I'm supposed to do."

Gao Yuliang dusted himself off and said:

"The current situation in Handong is enough for you to make a name for yourself."

Xia Qingdao:

"They've already notified us. Speaking of which, I also have a question."

Gao Yuliang calmly said:

"you say."

Xia Qing stroked her chin, frowning as she said:

"It's strange that you said 'Sha Ruijin got the ledger himself' instead of 'the ledger was handed over to Sha Ruijin' at the meeting. What was your purpose? I feel that this statement is full of loopholes."

Gao Yuliang smiled and said:

"It's full of loopholes, that's exactly what I want. I want the other party to think that I made a mistake."

Xia Qing thought for a moment, as if he had figured something out, patted Gao Yuliang on the shoulder, and said:

"Sure. Let's see what kind of fish you can catch."

Gao Yuliang smiled knowingly, and the two walked out of the conference room together.

……

Meanwhile, Sha Ruijin and Tian Guofu were discussing something again.

The two men believed that Gao Yuliang remained undecided and untrustworthy.

Although Gao Yuliang's image as a grateful person was very successful, Li Dakang, who addressed Zhao Lichun by his full name at the meeting, made the two of them feel more at ease.

Li Dakang was indeed an unapproachable cadre, strict with his own people, refusing to give them any benefits, and extremely protective of his reputation.

At the same time, they are not afraid of powerful figures, nor do they curry favor with the powerful and wealthy.

On the issue of Zhao Lichun, I believe Li Dakang will definitely stand on his side.

Tian Guofu also mentioned.

Li Dakang was transferred to Lincheng by Zhao Lichun because he rejected Zhao Ruilong's application for a food city project during his tenure as mayor of Lüzhou.

Li Dakang openly broke ties with Zhao Ruilong and even the Zhao family.

Over the years, he has never given Zhao Ruilong even the slightest bit of preferential treatment in his business dealings.

These things made Sha Ruijin extremely satisfied.

He concluded by saying:

"Comrade Guofu, the reforms and anti-corruption efforts in Handong rely on outstanding cadres like Li Dakang, on our own people. By the way, isn't he still thinking about pairing Sha and Li together? I think his stance is beyond question."

Tian Guofu echoed:

"Yes, compared to the indecisive Gao Yuliang, comrades like Li Dakang are more in line with the current situation."

Sha Ruijin looked into the distance, nodded solemnly, and said:

"Perfect timing, now is the time to need the cooperation of the police. Let's give Li Dakang a little something. Besides, it's perfectly reasonable."

……

The next day.

The Organization Department of the Hantong Provincial Committee received a letter from the General Office of the Provincial Committee.

It was decided to promote Zhao Donglai, the director of the Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau, to the position of vice mayor of Jingzhou City, concurrently serving as the director of the Public Security Bureau, at the level of a full-fledged provincial-level official.

The Organization Department is required to conduct the investigation and issue a document and make it public as soon as possible.

This was a direct instruction from Sarrij.

It was not a notification, nor was it discussed or voted on at a meeting.

The decision was made directly by the top leader.

Xia Qing understood that this was Sha Ruijin extending an olive branch to Li Dakang.

Zhao Donglai was promoted to strengthen Sha Ruijin's control over the Jingzhou Public Security Bureau.

It seems that Sha Ruijin really wants to keep the public security forces under his control.

Unfortunately, the Provincial Public Security Bureau seems to be under the surnames Qi and Gao.

In fact, his surname is Xia.

Otherwise, Sha Ruijin wouldn't have settled for second best and tried to get a position with the Municipal Bureau.

Although Sha Ruijin's one-man rule is somewhat sensitive and risky.

But it is also reasonable.

Zhao Donglai possesses all the necessary qualifications, achievements, and experience.

In cities and prefectures outside the province, the deputy mayor also serves as the director of the public security bureau.

In addition, Qi Tongwei was previously promoted to vice governor and concurrently served as director of the public security department, breaking the tradition that the top leader of the Handong public security system was not concurrently held by a member of the government leadership.

Even if the matter of promoting Zhao Donglai to vice mayor were to be discussed at the meeting, it would likely be unanimously approved.

After all, there's no room or angle to object.

It wouldn't hurt to give Sha Ruijin some face.

Having made up his mind, Xia Qing arranged for Lei Yu to organize an investigation, and then issued a document on a chosen date.

……

The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) investigation team.

Hou Liangping was treated as an honored guest here.

Providing clues every day and discussing the case with Liang Yuan gradually helped him rediscover the exhilarating feeling of being on the front lines of case handling, giving orders and wielding power.

Everyone in the investigation team treated Hou Liangping with utmost respect, regarding him as a precious treasure.

Qin Siyuan was the only one who never took the initiative to approach Hou Liangping, nor did he say much to him.

In his view, Hou Liangping was in danger without realizing it.

The reason is...

Qin Siyuan has been in Handong for several days.

He didn't receive a single call from the Zhong family in Beijing.

Normally, when their son-in-law arrives at the investigation team, the Zhong family would definitely call to inquire about the situation and ask for special consideration.

The Zhong family did not make such a call.

Qin Siyuan keenly noticed this.

The Zhong family seems to be giving Hou Liangping the cold shoulder, or rather, gradually abandoning him.

What will Hou Liangping do after the investigation concludes?

Qin Siyuan dared not think about it.

All he could do was stay away from Hou Liangping.

Adhere to an official and impartial attitude.

Watching Hou Liangping come and go from the investigation team every day, and his arrogant demeanor when he led the investigation team to arrest people.

Qin Siyuan couldn't help but sigh.

It seems Hou Liangping's path is...

It's getting narrower and narrower!