Title: Reborn in Handong, Starting with an Investment in Gao Yuliang

Just as everyone was discussing, Zhong Heping spoke up. His voice was very gentle, yet it carried an extremely strong sense of pressure.

"Quarterly inspections, everyone's been talking about it, what about your prosecutorial system?"

"After Comrade Chen Yanshi stepped down, the burden on your side is quite heavy."

"If you have any difficulties, bring them up today."

All eyes in the room instantly turned to Ji Changming.

Ji Changming slowly tightened the lid of the thermos.

He knew it very well.

Chung Heping is forcing him to make a statement and demand money and people.

Once he makes that request today and accepts the benefits from the provincial government, the procuratorate will have to listen to Zhong Heping's orders on many matters in the future.

Ji Changming raised his head, meeting Zhong Heping's gaze, and spoke in a very calm tone.

"Thank you, Governor, for your concern for the work of the procuratorate."

"Our biggest difficulty at present is indeed insufficient funding."

Ji Changming did not mention the staffing issue at all.

"Many technical investigation devices are outdated and cannot meet the needs of investigating high-tech crimes today."

"We would be extremely grateful if the provincial government could allocate some of its special funds to our procuratorial system for equipment upgrades."

After saying this...

Ji Changming shut his mouth and refused to say another word.

Zhong Heping narrowed his eyes.

He knew perfectly well what Ji Changming was planning.

They only want the money, not the people.

This is to firmly guard the personnel firewall of the procuratorate and never give the provincial government an excuse to interfere in personnel arrangements.

What a cunning old fox!

"Okay, the funding issue is easy to handle."

"Equipment upgrades are a major undertaking and must not delay the investigation. The provincial government will definitely approve this funding."

Zhong Heping suddenly laughed, his laughter sounding particularly hearty in the quiet conference room.

But since Zhong Heping has set this trap today, he will never let Ji Changming get away easily.

then.

Zhong Heping closed his notebook and announced the end of the meeting.

"That concludes today's meeting. Everyone, please go back and wait for further instructions from the Finance Department."

Everyone stood up, took their documents, and prepared to leave.

Just as Ji Changming stood up and prepared to leave.

Zhong Heping suddenly called out to him.

"Ji Jian, please wait a moment."

As Zhong Heping tidied up the documents on the table, he spoke in a casual tone.

"Come to my office later, we can talk alone."

Ji Changming suddenly stopped in his tracks.

He turned around and looked at Zhong Heping.

Zhong Heping raised his head and looked at Ji Changming with a half-smile.

"I've heard that quite a few people in your procuratorial system seem to have retired recently."

"With such a large staff shortage, how can we manage with just the equipment and no one to handle it?"

As soon as those words were spoken...

A chill ran through Ji Changming's heart.

He knew all too well the weight of Zhong Heping's words.

The air in the conference room seemed to be completely sucked out in that instant.

The vice president of the provincial high court was still holding the handle of his briefcase.

The leader of the Department of Justice had half his body leaning out of the chair.

The chief prosecutors of several cities didn't even dare to breathe loudly.

All eyes were scanning back and forth between Zhong Heping and Ji Changming.

Even a fool could see how dangerous the situation was.

At the meeting, Chung Heping made generous promises, saying he would provide money and equipment as needed, which won over the entire political and legal system.

This is by no means a favor bestowed upon a newly appointed official.

This is real bait.

The bait is all scattered now.

Zhong Heping is about to close the net.

The first big fish caught in this net was Ji Changming from the Provincial Procuratorate.

The seasoned officials present immediately understood.

Zhong Heping convened this meeting partly to win over people and establish his authority within the political and legal system.

But its core objective is clearly to target the lucrative prosecutorial system.

The vice president of the provincial high court immediately lowered his head.

He pretended to be organizing documents and walked quickly towards the door.

The leaders of the Department of Justice also quickly followed suit.

A flurry of hurried footsteps erupted in the conference room.

In less than half a minute, the huge conference room was completely empty except for a few staff members.

Nobody wants to stay and get caught up in the epic battle between the governor and the chief prosecutor.

Ji Changming stood still, clutching the thermos tightly in his hand.

Although he didn't know exactly what Zhong Heping was going to do.

But he knew the other party was definitely up to no good.

If we can't get over this hurdle today...

Ji Changming's situation in Handong Province would become dangerous.

They either completely sided with Chung Heping and became henchmen for the provincial government in its efforts to suppress the provincial party committee.

You could either refuse on the spot and completely offend the provincial governor who holds the reins of finance.

Ji Changming forcibly suppressed the panic in his heart.

He put on a formulaic smile.

"I must obey the governor's instructions."

"It just so happens that I also wanted to give a separate report to the governor on our procuratorate's recent ideological development work."

Zhong Heping glanced at Ji Changming.

I am very satisfied with the other party's pragmatic attitude.

"Let's go."

"Come to my office for a cup of tea."

Zhong Heping turned around and strode ahead.

Ji Changming lagged behind by half a step, following closely behind.

The two walked through the long corridor of the provincial government building.

Seeing this, the staff passing by in the corridor stopped and stood by the wall to greet him.

Zhong Heping simply nodded slightly.

Ji Changming, on the other hand, was frantically devising countermeasures the whole way.

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind.

After Chen Yanshi stepped down, the position of executive deputy director of the provincial procuratorate did indeed become vacant.

This position is crucial.

They not only have the power to conduct preliminary investigations of major cases, but they can also directly interfere with personnel transfers in grassroots procuratorates.

Lu Kangcheng and Liang Qunfeng have remained silent, presumably searching for an absolutely reliable candidate.

Now, Zhong Heping has suddenly interfered.

This is clearly an attempt to steal the spoils right under the noses of the Lu-Liang Alliance.

Ji Changming inwardly groaned.

His relationship with Leung Kwan-fung was already very strained.

The two had a huge argument last time because of the nature of some cases.

If he offends Chung Heping to death again today.

Then he would truly be all alone in Handong Province.

By that time...

Anyone could crush him.

Ji Changming immediately began to calculate in his mind.

……

A few minutes later.

The two entered the governor's office.

Qiu Gaofei immediately came forward and quickly brewed two cups of top-quality Da Hong Pao tea.

The aroma of tea instantly filled the spacious office.

Zhong Heping walked to the sofa and sat down.

He pointed to the spot opposite.

"Ji Jian, please sit down."

Ji Changming placed the thermos on the edge of the coffee table and sat down on the sofa with half of his bottom touching it.

His back was straight, and his hands were placed on his knees.

This is a standard defensive stance that subordinates take when facing their superiors.

After pouring the tea, Qiu Gaofei tactfully withdrew and closed the heavy soundproof door behind him.

Only the two of them remained in the office.

The clock on the wall ticked away.

The atmosphere became oppressive.

Zhong Heping picked up his teacup and blew on the tea leaves floating on top.

He didn't rush to speak, but instead scrutinized Ji Changming with a critical gaze.