Name: My father is Zhao Dehan, and I hope he will become a dragon!

The conference room on the third floor of the provincial party committee building.

Secretary Bai refilled the three leaders' teacups three times and then obediently withdrew.

After listening to Zhao Dehan's question about Qi Tongwei, Sha Ruijin was also deep in thought.

Qi Tongwei has serious problems.

It can be said that he was the one who instigated Miao Qingzheng to do this.

Fortunately, he reacted quickly; otherwise, Sha Ruijin might not have been able to sit still.

"Qi Tongwei's problem is more troublesome than Miao Qingzheng's."

Sha Ruijin said in a low voice, "He didn't sign anything, didn't issue any documents, and didn't even record any audio. Miao Qingzheng's claim that Qi Tongwei suggested making a fuss about it doesn't constitute evidence of a violation of discipline."

Tian Guofu nodded: "During the interrogation by the National Security Bureau, Miao Qingzheng only said that Qi Tongwei expressed dissatisfaction with Governor Zhao, but did not accuse him of instructing the release of the article. Although it is clearly stated that Qi Tongwei had the idea of ​​instigating him, it is not legally tenable."

"But politically, he is no longer useful."

Zhao Dehan's gaze was stern: "With Gao Yuliang's tacit approval, he used public opinion as a knife to attack national projects—this is not a mistake, but a matter of stance."

He doesn't mind making a big deal out of things at all.

The bigger the label they put on you, the better.

Whether you did it intentionally or unintentionally, I'll assume you have a problem with your stance.

Sha Ruijin looked up and said, "The central government's attitude is very clear: the lithography machine project must proceed without any interference. Now is not the time to settle old scores, but a critical period to stabilize the overall situation and concentrate our efforts on major tasks."

Zhao Dehan looked at Sha Ruijin and asked, "Secretary Sha, what do you mean?"

"For the time being, we cannot allow Qi Tongwei alone to cause turmoil in the political and legal system, as this would be detrimental to unity and stability!" Sha Ruijin paused, lowering his voice even further: "Therefore, my opinion is—no naming names, no filing of a case, and no public announcement."

Looking at Sha Ruijin, Zhao Dehan knew that Sha Ruijin definitely had something to say next.

The current Sha Ruijin is not the same as the one in the original work.

Their methods are more insidious, and they are not like those in the original story, who were eager for quick success and instant benefits and wanted to uproot the Han University gang in one fell swoop.

The reason is simple: he has the Nanhu Industrial Park as a political achievement, so many companies have come in, and Handong's GDP is rising.

Why is he in such a hurry?

With the internal conflicts in Handong easing, he no longer needs to use drastic measures against the Handong gang.

All that's needed is for HanDa to make its own mistakes.

For example, right now.

Sha Ruijin paused and continued, "But Qi Tongwei must understand: his political life ends here."

Tian Guofu immediately chimed in: "I suggest a three-step approach: First, strip away real power."

Zhao Dehan and Sha Ruijin looked at Tian Guofu.

Tian Guofu continued, "The three core departments of the Provincial Public Security Department—Economic Investigation, Technical Investigation, and National Security—will be placed under the direct management of the Executive Deputy Director, effective immediately. I propose that Comrade Zhao Donglai concurrently serve as Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Executive Deputy Director of the Provincial Public Security Department—he is currently the Director of the Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau, politically reliable, with a strong work style, and is a locally grown cadre who can stabilize the situation."

Sha Ruijin nodded slightly.

Zhao Donglai was a capable lieutenant promoted by Li Dakang. He was highly loyal and had a good relationship with Zhao Dehan, making him the best candidate.

"Second, marginalize participation qualifications."

Tian Guofu continued, "From now on, Qi Tongwei will no longer be invited to attend any provincial Party committee standing committee meetings or provincial government executive meetings involving industrial upgrading, technological security, or major infrastructure projects. He will be completely removed from the decision-making circle."

Sha Ruijin nodded again: "Go on!"

"Third, sever the foundation of personnel."

Tian Guofu added, "Nominations for cadres at or above the section level in the public security system must be jointly reviewed by the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department and the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. No appointment can be made without this dual review. This way, he will no longer be able to establish his own faction or cultivate cronies."

Sha Ruijin looked at Zhao Dehan: "Do you think it's feasible?"

Zhao Dehan nodded: "Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. Don't kill him, but cripple his martial arts; don't expel him, but sever his bloodline. Let him sit in the position of Director of the Public Security Bureau, yet he can't even move a police station chief—that's the most effective punishment."

Sha Ruijin pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, let's do it this way. Tomorrow, the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department will issue a notice on the adjustment of cadres. Comrade Zhao Donglai will be appointed as the Executive Deputy Director of the Provincial Public Security Department, in charge of daily work. Comrade Qi Tongwei will be notified internally that he will not attend meetings involving major strategic projects for the time being."

The three exchanged a glance, their understanding unspoken.

This strike, though without drawing blood, had cut off all of Qi Tongwei's escape routes.

The following morning, a personnel appointment and removal notice was quietly updated on the provincial party committee's internal network:

Comrade Zhao Donglai was appointed as Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Executive Deputy Director of the Provincial Public Security Department, assisting the Director in overseeing economic crime investigation, technical crime investigation, and national security work.

A few words, nothing more.

But the entire political and legal system of Handong understood the chill in it.

At that moment, Qi Tongwei sat in his office at the Public Security Bureau, staring at the notification on his computer screen, his fingers icy cold.

he knows--

He hasn't fallen yet, but nobody cares about him anymore.

……

……

The family compound of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission was eerily silent.

Qi Tongwei stood in front of Gao Yuliang's house, his suit already soaked with dew, his tie crooked, and his leather shoes covered in mud.

He has been standing there since 6 p.m. – for a full six hours, without moving an inch.

The lights were on inside, but no one answered the door.

The nanny peeked out from the side door for the third time and whispered, "Director Qi, you should go back... Secretary Gao said he won't be seeing any guests tonight."

"I'm not a guest," Qi Tongwei said in a hoarse voice. "I'm his student."

The nanny sighed and retreated behind the door.

Qi Tongwei looked up at the tightly closed red-lacquered wooden door—

Not a word.

Thirty years ago, when he first came to Gao Yuliang's house, he was wearing a faded shirt. He was Gao Yuliang's student and it was his first time visiting his teacher.

Gao Yuliang opened the door himself, smiling as he patted Tongwei on the shoulder: "Tongwei, from now on you're a member of Han University."

Today, the door is still the door of Gao Yuliang's family.

The people are now separated by thousands of miles.

1:17 AM.

Footsteps finally came from inside the door.

The door opened a crack, and Gao Yuliang stood in the shadows, wearing only an old sweater, with heavy eye bags and a tired and cold look in his eyes.

"Come in."

Gao Yuliang sighed, his voice dry and hoarse, like sandpaper rubbing against sheet metal.

Qi Tongwei staggered and almost knelt down, but Gao Yuliang caught his arm.

Inside the study, the tea had gone cold.

Gao Yuliang didn't offer him a seat, but sat down first, his gaze sharp as a knife: "Do you know why I didn't open the door?"

Qi Tongwei's lips trembled: "Teacher... I was wrong."

Gao Yuliang looked at Qi Tongwei with a feeling of disappointment and frustration. He poured Qi Tongwei another cup of tea and slowly asked, "Do you really know you were wrong?"

Qi Tongwei said sincerely, "Yes, I really know I was wrong!"

Gao Yuliang merely sneered: "You don't just know you're wrong, you know you're going to die!"

Qi Tongwei fell silent!