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He commanded in a stern tone:

"The factory will also add thirty positions to our department. Tomorrow, I will arrange for thirty absolutely reliable brothers to come in, fifteen each for the security section and the public order section."

What you need to do is, before the new director takes office, take advantage of this personnel adjustment opportunity to replace all the key squad leaders and team leaders in the department with our people.

To ensure that, no matter who becomes the director, the true fighting force of the security department must be firmly in our hands! Understand?

"Yes, Director! We guarantee to complete the mission!" Li Bing answered first, his eyes sharp. "We will immediately formulate a detailed job adjustment plan to ensure everything goes smoothly." Li Cheng, Li Wu, and Li Liang also answered in unison.

After the four men left to carry out their orders, Liu Jianguo was left alone in the office.

He walked to the window, watching the sky gradually darken and the scattered lights of the factory area flickering on. His consciousness sank into his sea of ​​knowledge, connecting with the system's light screen:

"System, summon 30 suicide soldiers. Identity settings: descendants of martyrs, veterans, politically reliable, and with excellent military skills. Automatically generate complete files, letters of introduction, and discharge certificates. Deployment instructions: Tomorrow morning, disperse and report to the security department of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, and follow the instructions of Li Bing and Li Cheng."

[Command confirmed. Summoning 30 assassins... Identification information generated... Deployment order issued...]

As he sensed the thirty new recruits, brimming with loyalty and strength, about to join his system, Liu Jianguo's lips curled into a cold, stern smile. A promotion in name only? A parachuted-in section chief? He wanted to see who truly held the reins at the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill, in this security department soon to be forged into an impenetrable wall!

In the days leading up to the arrival of the new director, Liu Jianguo practically lived at the factory.

He lived and worked in the office, leading Li Bing, who had just been officially appointed as the head of the security department, and Li Cheng, the head of the public security department, to conduct high-frequency, irregular surprise inspections and night checks in the factory area day and night.

The thirty newly recruited suicide soldiers, who came in as "descendants of martyrs" and "retired elite soldiers," were quickly assigned to various key squads as captains or squad leaders.

Initially, some of the older employees in the factory had reservations, feeling that these newcomers were promoted too quickly.

But soon, the high level of military competence, iron discipline, and decisive and efficient handling of emergencies demonstrated by these people dispelled all doubts.

Strength is the fastest way to earn respect. Over the course of a few days, everyone in the security department was thoroughly subdued by Liu Jianguo's combination of "carrots and sticks"—placing his cronies with real power and conducting intensive performance supervision. His authority was thus consolidated to an unprecedented degree.

That morning, a person from the factory's organization department accompanied a middle-aged man with black-rimmed glasses, a slightly overweight build, and a smile to the security office.

The official document approving the retirement of former director Wu Tiansheng due to illness was also issued simultaneously.

After a brief handover, the new director, Wang Pengyuan, convened a meeting in his new office with the heads and deputy heads of all departments in the Security Department.

The small conference room was packed with people. Besides Li Bing, Li Cheng and other confidants, there were also some cadres from departments such as logistics and archives. It was also the first time Liu Jianguo had met them.

Wang Pengyuan sat in the main seat, smiling before speaking, appearing very easygoing.

He looked around and began in Mandarin with a slight regional accent:

"Hello comrades! My name is Wang Pengyuan, I'm 32 years old, and a Party member. The organization has assigned me to work in the security department of our Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill. From now on, we're all family here, so I hope you veteran comrades will give me your support and guidance!"

His tone was polite, but his age of 32 and his position as a department head already revealed that he had an extraordinary background.

According to their rank, it was Liu Jianguo's turn to speak next.

He stood up calmly, despite his inner wariness and aversion towards the paratrooper, he had to maintain appearances.

He spoke concisely and in a steady voice:

"Liu Jianguo, 22 years old, Deputy Director. Welcome Director Wang. I will fully cooperate with your work."

After the introduction, he took the lead in applauding, his expression perfectly controlled, neither overly enthusiastic nor lacking in basic courtesy.

Subsequently, the heads of other departments introduced themselves one by one, and the meeting proceeded in an atmosphere of superficial politeness but with each person harboring their own thoughts.

The meeting ended quickly. Wang Pengyuan smiled and said to everyone:

"Alright, everyone understands the situation now. You'll get used to the work gradually. Everyone, please go back to your work. For now, let's continue with the original schedule. Director Liu, could you please stay behind for a moment? We'd like to have a private chat."

Upon hearing this, everyone present understood that the real handover and testing were only just beginning.

Li Bing and the others glanced at Liu Jianguo, and after receiving a subtle signal from him, they quietly left the office with the others.

When only the two of them remained in the office, Wang Pengyuan's smile faded slightly, but his tone remained polite.

He handed Liu Jianguo a cigarette, lit one for himself, took a deep drag, and said casually:

"Comrade Jianguo, you are young and promising. I heard before I came that you have a high reputation in the department, especially in the security section and the public order section. Under your leadership, they are very effective and are the department's sharpest weapon."

He started with a compliment, then abruptly changed the subject, seemingly delegating authority but actually drawing a clear line:

"I'm new here and unfamiliar with the situation. My idea is that, in order to maintain the continuity and stability of the work, you will continue to be primarily responsible for the security section and public order section, which you were originally in charge of."

"As for the other departments, like the logistics department and the internal affairs department, I'll familiarize myself with their miscellaneous tasks first. What do you think?"

This move both acknowledges Liu Jianguo's established power in those two departments and subtly confines him to those two areas, preventing his influence from extending further.

Liu Jianguo took the cigarette but didn't light it. He just held it in his hand, playing with it, and nodded with a normal expression.

"Director Wang is very thoughtful. I will follow your arrangements. Security and public order are the core business of our department. The pressure is high and the responsibility is heavy. I am young, so it is only right that I do more."

This sounds like compliance, but it actually reveals that he controls a core, powerful department.

Wang Pengyuan chuckled, leaning forward slightly, seemingly speaking candidly:

"Jianguo, you're young, capable, and have a bright future. I'm a few years older than you and have been in government offices longer, so I might have some experience in handling interpersonal relationships and coordinating resources with superiors. From now on, I'll oversee the major policy decisions for the department, and you can handle the specific tasks. We'll work together; it'll be a perfect complement!"

This statement not only demonstrates seniority and hints at background, but also throws out the bait of "resource sharing" in an attempt to build rapport.

Liu Jianguo's lips curled slightly, his tone calm yet carrying a subtle, almost imperceptible sharpness:

"Director Wang, you're too modest. As the leader, you set the direction, and I'll be responsible for execution. As for resource coordination, it is indeed important. When Director Wu was in charge, Secretary Nie and Director Yang from the factory, as well as the leaders from the branch office, were very supportive of our department's work."

He casually pointed out that he also had a network of connections that went directly to the upper echelons, and that he was not a rootless duckweed.

Their eyes met briefly, and it seemed as if an invisible spark flew through the air.