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

Chapter 109 Deputy Provincial Level

The Standing Committee meeting was held as scheduled.

The seated Standing Committee members saw the proposal for deputy provincial-level personnel appointments on the agenda materials.

Everyone wore a playful expression.

Tian Guofu and Li Dakang's expressions were even more interesting.

The former is somewhat helpless, but not unacceptable; it's just a bitter smile.

The latter, on the other hand, was completely ashen-faced, glaring at Gao Yuliang with his right hand tightly gripping the pen.

Sha Ruijin arrived last, wearing a sharp jacket.

As soon as they appeared, Li Dakang immediately took the lead in showing concern and care.

Sha Ruijin smiled and thanked everyone for their concern before inviting them to sit down.

The first topic was to conduct a study session.

As he reviewed the materials, Li Dakang's expression shifted between light and dark.

Everyone seemed somewhat distracted.

It wasn't until the personnel issues were discussed that everyone seemed to regain their composure and looked at Sha Ruijin seriously.

Sha Ruijin arranged for Xia Qing to speak on personnel issues.

Xia Qing nodded, took out a manuscript, and began to read:

"Secretary Sha, comrades, I'd like to report on the personnel proposals. Comrade Qi Tongwei, Director of the Provincial Public Security Department, has made outstanding contributions and achieved remarkable results in investigating foreign forces and cracking major cases involving foreign organizations, and has been commended by the Ministry of Public Security. After review by the Organization Department and listening to opinions from various parties, it is recommended that he be recommended to the Central Committee for a substantive deputy provincial-level cadre position. Comrade Chen Hai also made outstanding achievements in the same case, and it is recommended that his disciplinary action be revoked and that he be reinstated to his original position."

After Xia Qing finished speaking, everyone had a knowing look on their faces.

Gao Yuliang looked at Xia Qing with a grateful expression.

Tian Guofu then spoke up:

"Minister Xia, could you explain in detail why the Organization Department recommended Qi Tongwei?"

"Yes, Secretary Tian, ​​the commendation from the Ministry of Public Security that I mentioned earlier is only one aspect." Xia Qing was prepared, put down his prepared remarks, and began to speak eloquently:

"Secondly, the Ministry of Public Security has contacted the International Police and has begun an international investigation into Du Bozhong and the overseas organizations behind him. The conclusion is that Du Bozhong is likely to flee back to Handong. If this happens, the subsequent manhunt in Handong will still require close cooperation and all-out efforts from the Provincial Public Security Department and even the entire provincial public security front. Promoting Qi Tongwei will have a huge incentive effect on the entire provincial public security team."

"Thirdly, unlike other provinces, our province's public security bureau chiefs are not concurrently held by vice governors. This leads to a problem: our public security bureau chiefs are always half a rank lower than others. Take the recent training for provincial public security bureau chiefs organized by the Ministry of Public Security, for example. Everyone else was a vice governor, but our Hantong bureau chief is a bureau chief. This feeling of being inferior is unpleasant! At the same time, the public security bureau chief is not a vice governor; he is only half a rank higher than the public security bureau chief of the provincial capital! Tell me, who can the public security bureau chief command?"

A burst of laughter erupted; what Xia Qing said was certainly reasonable.

At this moment, Gao Yuliang also looked at Li Dakang and added:

"Secretary Dakang, now that Qi Tongwei has been promoted to vice-provincial level, your Director Zhao Donglai will have room to be promoted to vice-mayor."

Li Dakang snorted coldly. This was true. If the provincial public security director did not get promoted to vice-provincial level, none of the municipal public security bureau chiefs in Handong could be promoted to vice-mayor, and none of the county public security bureau chiefs could be promoted to vice-county head.

At the same time, the career advancement opportunities for top leaders in public security systems at all levels are limited, which also reduces the opportunities for advancement for others.

This situation is indeed a major blow to the morale of the Handong police force.

However, Li Dakang's plan was always to remove Qi Tongwei from power, then promote Zhao Donglai to the position of Director of the Public Security Bureau, and finally take control of the entire provincial public security system.

If Qi Tongwei becomes a vice-provincial level official, it will be extremely difficult to touch him.

Therefore, Li Dakang answered directly:

"I disagree with promoting Qi Tongwei to vice-provincial level. Like I said, the public's reaction is negative, and there are problems with him."

Gao Yuliang smiled and said:

"Secretary Dakang is still unwilling? What's the reason this time? Is it to mourn at the grave or to invest?"

Li Dakang remained silent. He knew that no matter how he explained, it would be difficult to bring Qi Tongwei down, but as long as he didn't speak, the dissent of a provincial party committee member could not be ignored.

At this moment, Governor Liu, who was usually not very talkative, slowly spoke:

"Let me say a few words. I'm not very familiar with Qi Tongwei, the director of the Public Security Bureau, and my impression of him is just so-so. Promoting him to vice-provincial level doesn't really convince the public."

Upon hearing this, Li Dakang quickly smiled and echoed:

"Governor, you're right, you're absolutely right!"

"Dakang, don't rush, I haven't finished speaking yet." Governor Liu paused, then changed the subject:

"But this raid on the Bozhong Real Estate Agency greatly changed my impression of Qi Tongwei. As far as I know, the weapons hidden in this company are no different from those of drug lords abroad. How did Qi Tongwei do it? He was wearing SWAT gear and charging at the forefront, without ever retreating. Some comrades might say, 'He was wearing a bulletproof vest!' Well, I would ask you, even if you were armed to the teeth, would you dare to lead the charge into the headquarters of a criminal gang connected with foreign forces in completely unknown circumstances?"

Li Dakang's open mouth froze, the smile vanishing from his face and shifting to Gao Yuliang's.

"Yes, I'm nearing retirement, but that doesn't mean I'll stop speaking up. You always say the previous secretary left a mess, but there are always outstanding comrades who persevere in such circumstances. I, Liu, am one of them, and so is Qi Tongwei!"

Governor Liu became increasingly agitated as he spoke, completely abandoning his previous air of detachment from worldly affairs, and pointed to the ceiling, saying:

"Comrades, we are the Standing Committee of Handong, practically the heavens of Handong! Our words determine the food and clothing of tens of millions of people, and the lives and fortunes of tens of thousands of cadres! To suppress outstanding cadres without regard to the actual situation is not a healthy leadership team! That is despotism, that is dictatorship! That is jealousy of talent, that is factionalism! That is…"

"Governor, please calm down, please calm down," Xia Qing quickly said with a smile, trying to prevent Governor Liu from saying anything too extreme.

Gao Yuliang also said with a smile:

"Governor, I'd also like to report to you that Qi Tongwei was also recognized as an advanced individual in the previous special campaign to maintain political and legal stability..."

Governor Liu nodded, and taking the opportunity offered by Xia Qing and Gao Yuliang, cleared his throat twice and said seriously:

"In short, I support Qi Tongwei's promotion to vice-governor. We will still need to rely on the public security system to combat foreign forces in the future."

Li Dakang's face looked as if he had swallowed a fly. He felt terrible after being ridiculed so harshly by Governor Liu.

Seeing this, Sha Ruijin said:

"Then let's vote by raising hands. Those who agree to recommend Qi Tongwei to the central government for a vice-provincial level position, please raise your hands."

After he finished speaking, Governor Liu, Gao Yuliang, Xia Qing, and Zhu Zhichao (Executive Vice Governor) raised their hands at the same time.

The military region leaders and the United Front Work Department Minister also raised their hands.

Seeing this, Sha Ruijin gave Tian Guofu a wink, and the two of them raised their hands one after the other.

The remaining Standing Committee members, seeing that the other member had agreed, raised their hands without further hesitation.

Under these circumstances, Li Dakang reluctantly and slowly raised his hand.

As Sha Ruijin uttered the conclusion of "unanimous approval," Gao Yuliang slowly closed his eyes.

too long.

It took so much time and effort.

Qi Tongwei was finally able to take a new step.

His most cherished disciple was, in fact, one of the few weaknesses he had in his career.

Today, the mission has finally been accomplished.

Now I can focus on what I need to do.

Next, Chen Hai was reinstated as the director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, which was a natural progression.

After the meeting, Sha Ruijin deliberately stayed a little later.

After everyone had almost left, he caught up with Governor Liu, who seemed to be deliberately slowing his pace, and said:

"Old Liu, thank you very much."

Governor Liu turned around and smiled:

"Comrade Ruijin, what's wrong?"

"If you don't express your opinion, it's not easy for me to bring this up," Sha Ruijin said sincerely.

Governor Liu smiled faintly:

"Often, your decisions are not entirely your own. Similarly, if you want to make other decisions, you must weigh the pros and cons. But no matter what, recommending a talented person is never a bad thing."

After saying this, Sha Ruijin and Governor Liu laughed together and walked out of Building No. 1.

(The third update of the weekend is here, sorry to keep you waiting!)