Official excuse: I've put you on patrol in Handong, and the whole province is in a panic.

Xu Ming snorted.

"It's nothing serious! Leaders like Li Dakang deserve a good talking-to! Look at what the whistleblower letter says about him: a tyrant! He runs the leadership team with one-man rule, those who obey him prosper, those who oppose him perish! How can such an arrogant person not be taught a lesson?"

Let's look at his view on political achievements. Does he even care about the people? He only wants to complete tasks, disregarding the lives of the masses. Such thinking is very dangerous! Even if he gains favor with those in power and higher-level organizations in the short term, he will be a scourge in the long run! The higher the position, the more distorted his view on political achievements, and the more serious the consequences will be in the future!

Your current warnings and education of him are actually taking responsibility for the organization and for him personally!

talking.

Xu Ming's eyes held a deep meaning.

"Sha Ruijin had only been in Handong for a short time. Logically speaking, it wouldn't be appropriate for the higher authorities to send an inspection team at this time... It would show distrust of a comrade, disrupt Sha Ruijin's work plans, and undermine the political stability of Handong... But there was no other way!"

"On the one hand, Sha Ruijin's leadership skills are still somewhat lacking. He's too emotional! He even has the suspicion of being a tyrant! He promotes those he likes too aggressively, and suppresses those he doesn't like too much! He lacks awareness of organizational rules and the rule of law! The main reason he was able to come to Handong is because of his connections..."

Xu Ming smiled as he finished speaking.

"We won't discuss that. The second point concerns the issue of former Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Lichun. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, very few comrades have been able to dedicate themselves to Handong for 20 years like Zhao Lichun, until they retired to the second line! Under normal circumstances, the top two leaders must be replaced every three to five years, and usually, they are transferred to other places. This is to prevent leading cadres from gaining too much power in the local area and becoming all-powerful!"

However, Comrade Zhao Lichun's situation is special. During his years in charge, the situation in Handong has been stable and its development has been rapid, making it a benchmark and model for the country's development in the eastern coastal areas! Of course, the fact that things have remained unchanged for 20 years also means that a tightly knit interest group must have formed in Handong!

This interest group requires our resolute and ruthless action to eradicate all its ills! Sha Ruijin's methods are at best a matter of playing one faction against another, a mere tactic of compromise—this is not the outcome Elder Sun desires! We must either not act at all, or act with overwhelming force, cutting through the Gordian knot!"

Upon hearing this, Su Zhe nodded deeply.

"You're right!"

"Thirdly, Handong is the bridgehead and vanguard of the country's economic construction! The stability and prosperity of the economy here is of paramount importance to the country! It is by no means a trivial matter! If the officialdom in Handong is corrupt, how can the economy be good? The apparent prosperity comes at the cost of the people and the country! Xiao Su, I am not here to sing high praises, but to tell you."

Today, you bravely stood up and offended Li Dakang, that's good! Don't just talk about Li Dakang; you can offend any other leader in Handong Province, whether it's Sha Ruijin, Gao Yuliang, or even further back, if you dig into Zhao Lichun's connections! You have me behind you, Old Sun! We're not afraid of problems now! What we fear most is not finding any problems!

If you've come to Handong seeking official positions or to make connections, then you don't need to participate in the inspection team's work! If you've come here to offend people, to cause trouble, then rest assured! Any problems that arise will be the responsibility of me, Xu Ming! All your work measures and tasks must be reported to me. If I can make a decision, I'll approve it on the spot. If I can't, consult Elder Sun and have him sign it for you!

As long as you do a good job with the inspection, our support for you will be limitless! We'll take all the responsibility!

Speaking of it.

Xu Ming looked at Su Zhe with piercing eyes.

"Do you understand?"

Upon hearing this...

Su Zhe couldn't help but feel his heart surge with emotion.

He knew that Xu Ming had always supported him, and he also knew the extent of Sun Lao's support for him.

But he never imagined that Xu Ming would support him to this extent!

Normally, no matter what kind of job it is, the thing that leaders least want to do is sign off on things, because signing off means that if something goes wrong, they will definitely be held responsible.

Now, Xu Ming simply brought it up directly.

I, Xu Ming, am determined to take this responsibility for you, and even Elder Sun is willing to use his own status and position to endorse you!

When problems arise, the biggest one always takes the blame!

Compared to a leader like Li Dakang who lacks any sense of humanity, Xu Ming's words were truly heartfelt and sincere. He would never have said such a thing unless he was an absolute confidant or one of his own.

Su Zhe looked at Xu Ming and couldn't help but say, "Team Leader Xu, don't worry! With your words and your and Elder Sun's support, if I don't investigate all the problems in Handong and rectify the officialdom, I'm not worthy to follow you and Elder Sun! I'm not worthy to be the deputy team leader of this inspection team!"

Xu Ming smiled.

"Good! Do your job well. Old Master Sun has high expectations for a decent young man like you..."

Upon hearing Xu Ming's words...

Su Zhe was taken aback, especially by the term "good family son".

Then I realized what was happening.

Nine times out of ten, Xu Ming also knew about his background...

No wonder he took such good care of and mentored me...

It's all because of Old Master Sun's influence!

I can never repay Old Sun's kindness...

......

After the inspection team's vehicle left Dafeng Factory, the police lights were still flashing at the scene. The demolition company's machinery was towed away one by one. The workers in the factory area finally dispersed from the oil depot. But everyone knew that just because the fire didn't start tonight didn't mean the matter was over.

Qi Tongwei got into his car, and as soon as the door closed, the noise outside was shut out through the glass.

Lu Jian, sitting in the passenger seat, turned around and asked, "Director, are we going back to the provincial department?"

Qi Tongwei loosened his collar, looked down at his phone screen, swiped his finger across the contacts twice, and finally tapped Changshan's number.

"Go back to the provincial department first."

Lu Jian responded and signaled the driver to start the car.

After the call connected, Changshan spoke first: "Director Qi."

Qi Tongwei smiled, his tone much more polite than when they were on site: "Comrade Changshan, you've worked hard tonight. You handled the Dafeng Factory matter beautifully."

Changshan paused for a moment before saying, "Director, you flatter me. It was all thanks to Team Leader Su's excellent command; we were just carrying out the mission."

Qi Tongwei leaned back in his seat, listening to the sound of tires rolling over the road outside the window, and casually asked, "Why didn't you report the early transfer of twenty tons of gasoline to the provincial department beforehand?"

Changshan immediately said, "Director, I need to apologize to you for this. Team Leader Su required strict confidentiality, and the operation was only reported to the special governance group of the inspection team, so we did not report to you."

Qi Tongwei laughed: "What's there to reflect on? You did the right thing!"

Ok?

Changshan was stunned upon hearing this.