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

He turned around, picked up a red-headed document from his desk, and handed it to Su Zhe.

Su Zhe took the document with both hands, his gaze falling on the title.

Notice Regarding the Establishment of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's Leading Group for Special Campaign Against Corruption in Handong and the Appointment of its Leader

He quickly skimmed the main text.

"The 97th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection decided to establish a Leading Group for Special Governance of Corruption in Handong Province, responsible for handling, in accordance with regulations and laws, any serious violations of discipline and law discovered during its inspections of Handong Province. Comrade Su Zhe has been appointed as the head of this leading group..."

Xu Ming's voice rang out from the side: "See? This working group is of a very high level, established directly by the Standing Committee of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. Your authority is also clearly defined: during your time in Handong, you have the right to directly investigate any violations of discipline or law by officials below the level of director-general, and to take appropriate measures as needed. If any officials at the level of director-general or above are involved, you must report it immediately. Remember, it's 'must report'—this is your responsibility and obligation!"

Su Zhe raised his head, his expression grave: "I understand."

He certainly understood the significance of this appointment.

This effectively solidifies Sun Lao's concept of "inspection and case handling going hand in hand" into an organizational procedure and grants it specific implementation authority.

He was both the deputy head of the inspection team, participating in the overall inspection work, and the head of the special governance work leading group, responsible for the covert investigation and handling.

He can "digest" the clues discovered by the inspection team on the spot and react quickly. This breaks the conventional process of discovering problems, transferring clues, and then transferring them to an investigation, which greatly improves efficiency and demonstrates the central government's determination to clean up the situation in Handong.

"Old Sun and the leaders of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection are very determined about the problems in Handong," Xu Ming said meaningfully. "The reason I gave you this position is that I hope you can act decisively and precisely, becoming the sharpest sword to pierce the boil and remove the rotten flesh. Of course, the sword must be used in the right place, according to the rules, based on evidence, and in accordance with the law and discipline. I believe you have the sense to do that."

Su Zhe carefully placed the document on his lap, straightened his back, and said, "Please rest assured, Team Leader Xu, and please rest assured, the organization. I will definitely keep my responsibilities in mind, strictly abide by discipline, be both courageous and determined, and never abuse my power or betray the trust placed in me."

"Okay!" Xu Ming nodded approvingly, the wrinkles on his face smoothing out. "As for the specific work coordination, I'll have the office director contact you regarding the inspection team. The members of the special governance work leading group are key personnel drawn from various ministries and systems. The list and contact information are attached to the document. Take the next couple of days to familiarize yourself with them, get the team up and get the work started as soon as possible. The inspection team will be leaving soon, time is tight."

"Yes, I'll get started right away."

"Furthermore," Xu Ming added, "because you hold two positions—both the deputy head of the inspection team and the head of the special governance work leading group—your ranking among the deputy heads within the inspection team has been adjusted after consulting with higher authorities. You are ranked first, ahead of the other two deputy heads at the ministerial level. This is necessary for the work and reflects the organization's emphasis on your dual role. It will also make it easier for you to carry out your work in the local areas. Don't feel pressured by your administrative rank!"

Of course, this little bit of pressure... haha! Let's do a good job! Pressure is motivation, and motivation is what relieves pressure!

Hearing Xu Ming's words.

Su Zhe vaguely realized something...

He smiled.

"I will obey the organization's arrangements, cooperate well with Team Leader Xu and other deputy team leaders, unite with my comrades, and complete the two tasks of inspection and special governance."

Xu Ming stood up, and Su Zhe also stood up.

Xu Ming reached out and firmly grasped Su Zhe's hand, his eyes filled with encouragement and expectation: "Comrade Su Zhe, the situation in Handong depends on you. Work boldly, and if you encounter any difficulties, you can report directly to me or Elder Sun at any time! Remember, you are a divine sword that Elder Sun entrusted to you! Don't lose your edge!"

"yes!"

When Su Zhe left Xu Ming's office, he was still unable to calm down.

The appointment document in my hand was heavy, representing not only power but also a mountain of responsibility.

He didn't return to the Discipline Inspection Commission, but went directly to the special governance work leading group office, which had been temporarily assigned to him in another office building. It was a small room, but it was fully equipped with desks, chairs, and filing cabinets.

He closed the door, sat down in the chair, and carefully read the official document again, along with the list and brief information of the dozen or so working group members attached to it.

The list includes individuals from various departments: the Discipline Inspection Commission, the Audit Bureau, the Public Security Bureau, the Procuratorate, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, the National Development and Reform Commission... all are key personnel in their respective fields. Their positions range from division chief to deputy director-general level. Among them, three individuals were specifically designated as deputy team leaders, including himself.

The other two deputy team leaders are Chen Bin, deputy director of a bureau under the Ministry of Public Security (at the ministerial level), and Zhou Wenhai, director of a department under the National Audit Office (also at the ministerial level).

Su Zhe looked at the list, his mind racing.

To get the work done, we must first get people together, establish rules, and work together towards a common goal.

He glanced at his watch; it was 2:30 PM.

He picked up the internal phone on the table and dialed the number listed on the list, first calling Li Wei, the director of the leading group's office. Li Wei was a section chief in the Discipline Inspection Commission's General Office, who had been temporarily assigned to be responsible for the working group's daily coordination and logistical support.

The call was answered quickly.

"Director Li, this is Su Zhe."

"Team Leader Su! Hello, hello!" Li Wei's voice was very warm, with the respect that a subordinate should show to a superior.

"Director Li, please inform all members of the working group that the first plenary meeting will be held tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM in the third conference room. All members must attend on time and no one may be absent. Any special circumstances must be reported in writing in advance."

"Okay, Team Leader Su, I'll notify them right away!"

"In addition, I will email you the materials needed for the meeting later. They mainly include work discipline requirements, preliminary division of labor, and recent arrangements."

"Understood, Team Leader Su!"

After hanging up the phone, Su Zhe turned on his computer and began drafting meeting materials.

He wrote very carefully and concisely, emphasizing the importance, sensitivity, and discipline of the work. He clearly stipulated confidentiality requirements, reporting procedures, and leave application and approval processes. The initial division of labor was a rough approximation based on the members' departments and professional expertise; the specifics would be discussed and determined at the meeting.

After finishing the material and sending it to Li Wei, it was already past four in the afternoon.

Su Zhe leaned back in his chair and rubbed his temples.

The beginning is always the hardest!