Nominal: Energy sector enters Handong, breaking the deadlock

Sha Ruijin was actually very happy, and the roadside lined with people to welcome him and see him off onto the highway.

This shows that the people of Lincheng love and respect him, and feel that he has a high social standing.

The Coaster started slowly, followed quickly by police cars, and the convoy drove through the toll station in a grand procession.

Zhao Qikun straightened up, let out a long breath, rolled up the report materials in his hand into a tube, and handed it to his secretary.

He muttered to himself, and finally left.

Wang Julong stuffed a handkerchief into his pocket and leaned close to Zhao Qikun. "Secretary Zhao, is Secretary Sha satisfied with the work in Lincheng during this inspection?"

I sensed a deeper meaning in Secretary Sha's last sentence.

Zhao Qikun stood with his hands behind his back, watching the departing convoy, and snorted coldly, "Hard to say!"

God knows.

When Secretary Tian left, he gave me a warning: "The construction of a clean and honest political environment is a tight rein on us."

I'm afraid that old scoundrel Tian Guofu will set his sights on our Lincheng.

Chen Changqing ran over, covered in sweat, and said, "Both leaders, Secretary Sha has left. Sha, should we leave or not?"

The traffic jam behind us was so bad it was almost an accident; several truck drivers were about to get out and start a fight.

Zhao Qikun glared at Chen Changqing and said, "Changqing, how did you become the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission?"

If you can't even control this small situation, hurry up and direct traffic; don't cause further chaos in Lincheng at this time.

Chen Changqing agreed repeatedly, then turned and ran to get the walkie-talkie to make the call.

Wu Jiacheng stepped forward, patted the briefcase in his hand, and said, "Secretary Zhao, I'll head back now."

I need to make a list of the rectification tasks assigned by Secretary Tian in advance.

There are several district and county officials who have drawn strong complaints from the public. We need to take the initiative and not wait for the provincial discipline inspection commission to investigate.

Zhang Sufeng followed behind, her brows furrowed into a deep frown. "I also need to go back and review the cadre evaluation process. I don't feel quite right about the list that Secretary Tian took."

Several people promoted by Secretary Li Dakang during his tenure did not perform well in this evaluation.

Upon hearing Li Dakang's name, Zhao Qikun's face darkened. "Don't bring up the past. Lincheng is in charge now."

Secretary Dakang's style is his own; we have our own rules.

Comrade Su-Fen, go back and review the files of those people again, making sure the Provincial Party Committee doesn't find any fault with them.

Wang Julong sighed, "Secretary Zhao, the most urgent task now is to raise money."

There are still some empty factory buildings in the development zone. If we don't rent them out every day, our finances will be strained.

Secretary Sha didn't approve any extra special funds for us this time.

Zhao Qikun turned around, quickly got into the car, and said, "They've brought us a semiconductor packaging and testing project, what more could we ask for?"

On the ramps surrounding the toll station.

The car Song Yunhui was in was stuck in the middle of traffic, unable to move forward or backward.

The weather was sweltering, and even with the air conditioning on in the car, it couldn't block out the restless atmosphere outside.

Li Dakang lowered the car window and leaned half his body out to look ahead.

The road ahead was packed with vehicles, large trucks and cars crammed together, the black smoke billowing from their exhaust pipes making it impossible to open one's eyes.

Several truck drivers stuck their heads out and started cursing, and someone even threw a mineral water bottle.

Li Dakang shrank back into the car, slapping his thigh. "What is Lincheng up to? Locking down the highway entrance in broad daylight. Who gave them the guts to do this?"

Zhou Tiejun crossed his arms, leaned back in his chair, and laughed. "Secretary Dakang, this is your old team."

"Were you this powerful when you were in charge in Lincheng?"

Li Dakang pointed at the police car in front of him, getting anxious, "Commander Zhou, don't make fun of me."

When have I, Li Dakang, ever engaged in this kind of formalism?

This isn't a matter of conduct; it's that a high-ranking leader has come down to the helm.

Governor Song, judging from this entourage, it's at least the motorcade of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee.

Otherwise, these people from Lincheng wouldn't dare to block the road like this.

"Comrade Dakang, please introduce the squad leaders in Lincheng." Song Yunhui looked at the congested traffic, thinking about getting a sense of the situation.

Li Dakang began the introductions directly, "Governor Song, that chubby guy is Wang Julong, formerly the director of the Finance Bureau, a good financial manager."

That tall guy is Zhao Qikun, the current top official in Lincheng. He's better at political maneuvering than economic management.

The one with the walkie-talkie is Chen Changqing. These guys are usually so arrogant; who are they welcoming today?

Song Yunhui looked in the direction Li Dakang was pointing.

The leadership team in Lincheng were heading to their respective cars, surrounded by police maintaining order.

The procession was extremely grand, exuding official authority, and the drivers' curses were drowned out by the sirens.

Song Yunhui unscrewed the mineral water bottle and took a sip of water.

I just happened to brush past the Coaster, face to face.

The cars were moving very slowly.

Song Yunhui leaned back in his seat and looked at the Coaster through the half-lowered window.

The image of Sha Ruijin talking at length about improving work style and cadres going down to the grassroots level during the provincial party committee meeting was still lingering in Song Yunhui's mind.

Song Yunhui shook his head. "Some people really love to put on a show. What's the point of all this?"

The roads are blocked, the people are complaining, and what can you possibly understand from a bunch of pre-written drafts?

Upon hearing this, Li Dakang quickly coughed twice, turned his head to look at the scenery on the other side, and pretended not to have heard it.

Zhou Tiejun straightened his collar and pretended to look at the roof of the car.

Without him.

All three of them saw Sha Ruijin.

Coster.

Sha Ruijin was resting with his eyes closed, contemplating the next steps in personnel arrangements.

The car was moving very slowly, and the driver stepped on the brakes.

Sha Ruijin opened his eyes and saw a car next to him through the glass.

The car window was rolled down halfway, and several people were sitting inside.

Sha Ruijin looked closely and recognized the person on it.

Although it was just a fleeting glimpse, he recognized that face all too well.

Sha Ruijin pointed to the car opposite and patted Tian Guofu's arm.

"Guofu, look, who's in the car over there?"

Tian Guofu quickly moved to the car window and looked in the direction Sha Ruijin was pointing.

We've already driven past.

Tian Guofu adjusted his glasses and examined the car closely. "Secretary Sha, the license plate is a regular civilian plate."

The car window was reflecting light, I couldn't see clearly. Who was it?

Sha Ruijin picked up the thermos cup. "Song Yunhui and Li Dakang are on it."

Tian Guofu was stunned, almost dropping the list of Lincheng cadres he was holding. "Secretary Sha, isn't Governor Song in Yantai? What's he doing in Lincheng?"

Tian Guofu looked puzzled, his mind racing.

Sha Ruijin snorted and leaned back in his chair. "Let's go on an incognito visit."

They brought Li Dakang and Zhou Tiejun along, not even taking a special car, and dressed as ordinary citizens. They were going down to investigate.

Tian Guofu reacted quickly and immediately understood the stakes involved: "This is to find out what Lin Cheng is capable of."

Secretary Sha, the problems in Lincheng objectively exist.

Zhao Qikun and his men had just finished dealing with us, and they had just relaxed.

If Governor Song were to suddenly return at this moment, Lincheng might be in serious trouble.

Sha Ruijin unscrewed the cap and took a sip of water. "Guofu, if things go wrong, they go wrong. We absolutely cannot cover it up."

Song Yunhui likes to launch surprise attacks, so let him do it.

Tian Guofu lowered his voice and leaned closer, "Secretary Sha, should we give Zhao Qikun a heads-up and have them prepare in advance?"

At least we need to maintain appearances and avoid giving Governor Song any major leverage, otherwise we'll be in a very passive position.

Sha Ruijin shook his head. "What's the point of telling anyone? It's a secret. Don't tell anyone."

Song Yunhui has been in Handong for many days and everything has gone smoothly.

Several large projects were undertaken, which drew criticism from some people in Handong.

He thought local government work was easy and that any problem could be solved with economic means.

How naive!

Tian Guofu chimed in, "Yes, Governor Song is indeed quite adept at managing the economy."

However, they still lack experience in personnel management and maintaining stability.

He didn't understand these intricate networks of interpersonal relationships.

"Don't even mention Song Yunhui coming, let him go to Lincheng. Those guys in Lincheng are no pushovers." Sha Ruijin tapped his knee with his fingers, a little smug.

Zhao Qikun is a cunning old fox, and Wang Julong is a shrewd schemer. They don't know Song Yunhui is there, and they'll definitely act according to their usual methods. All those messy conflicts below will be exposed.

Tian Guofu quickly flattered, "Governor Song will definitely run into trouble then. Secretary Sha, you're brilliant!"

Sha Ruijin laughed, "Isn't this a perfect opportunity?"

This caused Song Yunhui to be met with a cold reception in Lincheng.

Let him know how deep the waters are in Handong.

It's not something that can be salvaged simply by issuing a few approvals and bringing in funds.

Without my support, Sha Ruijin, he would be unable to move an inch below.

Tian Guofu returned the list to Sha Ruijin, saying, "Understood, Secretary Sha. We'll just stand by and watch."

If Governor Song can't even break the deadlock in Lincheng, he'll come back looking utterly defeated.

"From now on, we'll have reason to put down those radical economic reform proposals he puts forward at the provincial party committee standing committee meetings."

Sha Ruijin closed his eyes and adjusted to a comfortable sitting position. "People always have to stumble a few times before they know how big the sky is and how small the earth is."

The Coaster accelerated and merged into the traffic.

After Song Yunhui's car entered the city, Li Dakang kept introducing what this place was and what that place was.

The car passed an intersection.

Li Dakang stood up. "Governor Song, the Lincheng Municipal Government and the Lincheng Municipal Party Committee compound are not far ahead."

"These were all built when I was in charge of Lincheng."

Song Yunhui nodded. "Comrade Dakang, the people of Lincheng should thank you. But let's not go in today. We'll conduct a covert investigation first."

Li Dakang said with a smile, "Governor Song, okay, I'll do as you say."

After crossing the intersection, I walked for a minute.

We arrived at No. 1 Renmin Road.

Li Dakang's face darkened.

I saw a large crowd gathered ahead, completely blocking the municipal government compound.

Two police cars were parked on the side of the road with their lights flashing.

A heated argument broke out from the crowd.

Some people held up a white banner with black lettering that read, "We want to work, we want to eat."

Song Yunhui pointed outside and said, "Comrade Dakang, Lin Cheng gave me, Song Yunhui, a very generous gift."