Nominal: Intercepting Zhong Xiaoai, Dominating Handong

Gu Mingyuan sat up straighter and relayed what Wang Rucheng had told him. Then he said, "Governor Zhao, Secretary Yu is working to get Lin Yuanshan appointed as the deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission. If this goes through, project approvals in Ningchuan and Wenshan will be subject to stricter controls. So we want to do some work in advance."

Zhao Anbang picked up his teacup, took a sip, and instead of immediately expressing his opinion, asked, "What are your thoughts?"

Gu Mingyuan paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Governor Zhao, I have a preliminary idea, but it's not mature yet. I would like to ask you to give it your consideration."

"you say."

"My idea can be summed up in four words: openly repair the plank road while secretly crossing the Chencang pass," Gu Mingyuan said.

"Publicly, we will not directly oppose Lin Yuanshan's transfer, and we can even express a certain degree of understanding on the surface. This will make North China relax its vigilance and feel that there is not much resistance, and that we only need to go through the process at the Standing Committee meeting."

Zhao Anbang's gaze shifted slightly: "And then?"

Gu Mingyuan said, "At the same time, in the Organization Department's cadre adjustment plan, another comrade's transfer was carried out through normal procedures—first, Fang Zhenguo was transferred to the Industrial Division of the Provincial Development and Reform Commission as the director."

This action appears to be a normal rotation of division-level cadres and would not attract much attention.

But once Fang Zhenguo joins the Industrial Department, there will be a channel for communication between Wenshan and Ningchuan regarding project approvals, preventing them from being stuck like they are now.

Zhao Anbang leaned back on the sofa, tapping his fingers lightly on his knees twice, as if he were thinking about something.

After a few seconds of silence, he asked, "How much do you know about Fang Zhenguo?"

"I've dealt with him a few times," Gu Mingyuan said.

"This person is very capable, has a neutral stance but leans towards reform, and is the director of the Industrial Division of the Provincial Economic and Information Commission. He is very familiar with industrial technological transformation and industrial upgrading. If we put him in the Industrial Division of the Development and Reform Commission, he would be fully capable of the job."

"Moreover, he was at the level of a division chief, so it was just right for him to be transferred to the Industrial Division of the National Development and Reform Commission as its director."

"Six months later, if he is promoted to deputy director based on his outstanding work performance, there will be no issue of a gap in rank."

After listening, Zhao Anbang did not immediately say whether it was good or bad. Instead, he picked up his teacup, took another sip, put the cup down, and looked back at Gu Mingyuan's face: "Your line of thinking is somewhat similar to a direction I've been considering recently, but I need to think about it more carefully. When you go back, compile a document containing Fang Zhenguo's basic information, work experience, and performance evaluations over the past three years, and send it to my office."

In addition, regarding your idea of ​​"openly repairing the plank road," there is another issue that needs to be considered in advance in terms of specific operation—if Yu Huabei realizes our intentions, will he take action in advance?

If he finds out that Fang Zhenguo has been transferred to the Industry Department, he might bring it up directly at the Standing Committee meeting, linking it to Lin Yuanshan's transfer. Then we'll have to deal with two issues at the same time, which will put us in a very passive position.

Gu Mingyuan nodded: "Governor Zhao's concerns are valid. I've also thought of this issue. So the key to this plan is the time difference—Fang Zhenguo's transfer must be completed before Lin Yuanshan's transfer is officially put to the meeting."

"Specifically, the first step is to submit Fang Zhenguo's transfer materials to the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department and proceed with the normal rotation procedure for division-level cadres."

The second step was to get Fang Zhenguo to his post as soon as possible, while North China's attention was still focused on Lin Yuanshan's relocation.

The third step is to wait until Fang Zhenguo has established himself in the Industrial Department before considering the next step.

After listening, Zhao Anbang remained silent for a while, and then slowly said, "Your plan sounds feasible, but it requires the cooperation of many parties to implement. The Organization Department needs someone to push it forward, and Fang Zhenguo himself needs to be willing to take on this task."

Most importantly, this matter must not be leaked.

If Yu Huabei had known about Fang Zhenguo's transfer beforehand, the entire plan would have been ruined.

"I understand," Gu Mingyuan said.

"Currently, only you, Secretary Wang, and I know about this plan. I haven't even mentioned it to Fang Zhenguo himself. If we want to start it, we need you to communicate with the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department."

Zhao Anbang nodded: "Okay, I'll arrange this. After you go back, organize Fang Zhenguo's materials and send them over. At the same time, keep in touch with Wang Rucheng and don't let a third person know about this."

"Governor Zhao, rest assured."

Gu Mingyuan stood up, packed his briefcase, paused at the door, and turned to look at Zhao Anbang: "Governor Zhao, when will the approval process for the Wengang equipment be resolved?"

Zhao Anbang said, "If we send a letter in the name of supervision, the problem can be solved within a week."

Gu Mingyuan felt completely at ease: "Thank you, Governor Zhao. I'll head back now."

"Okay, be careful on the road."

As Gu Mingyuan walked out of the provincial government building, the winter sun peeked through the gaps in the clouds, casting a thin, warm golden hue on the ground.

He stood on the steps and took a deep breath. The cold air filled his lungs, making him feel much more awake.

His conversation with Zhao Anbang just now went even more smoothly than he had expected.

Zhao Anbang not only agreed to his plan, but also offered to personally communicate with the Organization Department.

What does this tell us?

This indicates that Zhao Anbang is also considering this matter, but has not yet found a suitable entry point.

The proposal he put forward today is exactly what Zhao Anbang wanted to hear.

He walked down the steps, got into the car, started the engine, and drove out of the provincial government compound.

On the way back, he didn't drive fast, his mind repeatedly going over every aspect of the plan.

Every step carries risks, but every step also has a corresponding solution.

He knew Fang Zhenguo well; he was capable and upright. As long as Fang Zhenguo was willing to take on the job, there wouldn't be any major problems.

With Zhao Anbang coordinating things with the Organization Department, there shouldn't be too much resistance.

The only uncertainty is whether North China will notice anything amiss.

However, North China's attention is most likely still on Lin Yuanshan's transfer. As long as they act quickly and discreetly enough, by the time Lin Yuanshan's transfer plan is formally proposed at the Standing Committee meeting, Fang Zhenguo will already be sitting in the position of director of the Industrial Department.

By then, even if Yu Huabei discovers it, it will be too late.

Gu Mingyuan went through the entire process in his mind again, making sure there were no obvious loopholes, before turning his attention back to the road.

November 1th, Wednesday.

At nine o'clock in the morning, Gu Mingyuan sat in his office with Fang Zhenguo's personal information spread out in front of him.

This document was obtained from the Provincial Economic and Information Commission by his secretary yesterday afternoon. It contains detailed information about Fang Zhenguo, born in 1966, currently 33 years old, a graduate of Southeast University majoring in mechanical engineering. He worked at the Provincial Economic and Information Commission for ten years, rising from a staff member to the director of the Industry Division.