Nominal: Energy sector enters Handong, breaking the deadlock

Sha Ruijin nodded. "Of course, we'll follow the procedures step by step."

He paused for a moment, then said, "Comrade Yunhui, I won't hide it from you. Comrade Chen Yanshi has raised me. I can't live with myself if I don't do something about it."

But I'm not here today to pressure you with personal feelings. I believe Comrade Chen Hai has done a lot of solid work in the anti-corruption field, and in terms of ability and seniority, he has room for improvement.

Having said all that, they've already adopted a very humble attitude.

Song Yunhui knew perfectly well that when Sha Ruijin said he was "not using personal feelings to pressure people," he was actually just trying to establish a relationship.

If the provincial party secretary personally recommends someone, and you stubbornly refuse, then the work will be impossible to carry out afterwards.

Besides, I came to Handong to develop the area.

We can't keep fighting each other all the time.

Song Yunhui weighed the pros and cons.

Chen Hai's promotion to deputy chief prosecutor is procedurally sound.

At the procuratorate, Chen Hai had worked his way up for several years and had enough seniority, but the higher-ups were also short of staff.

But Song Yunhui didn't want to give away this favor so easily.

The reason is simple.

He didn't want Sha Ruijin to think that he, the provincial governor, was easy to talk to.

In officialdom, interpersonal relationships are based on a give-and-take approach.

You give me a push, I'll pull you back.

Since Sha Ruijin has taken the initiative to bring this up, we can also take this opportunity to put forward our own conditions.

Coincidentally, Song Yunhui also had a position he wanted to fill. Some time ago, he privately mentioned the idea of ​​adjusting the leadership of the procuratorate to Gao Yuliang, but at the time he did not specify who to choose, he just let it slip.

Now is the time.

Song Yunhui put down his teacup and looked at Sha Ruijin. "Comrade Ruijin, I personally agree with Chen Hai's matter in principle. Coincidentally, I also have my own thoughts, and since you're here today, I'd like to share them with you."

Sha Ruijin remained expressionless, smiled, and said, "Go on."

"Is the position of Executive Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the Handong Provincial Procuratorate still vacant?" Song Yunhui smiled. "I understand that Xiao Gangyu of the Jingzhou Municipal Procuratorate is experienced and in his prime. We could consider having him take on this responsibility."

Upon hearing the name Xiao Gangyu, Sha Ruijin's expression shifted slightly.

Strong business skills, but controversial.

On the surface, it seems like a win-win situation: Chen Hai was promoted to deputy chief prosecutor, and Xiao Gangyu was appointed executive deputy chief prosecutor.

Actually?

Chen Hai was only the deputy chief prosecutor, ranking after the executive deputy chief prosecutor. The executive deputy chief prosecutor was the one who truly managed the day-to-day operations.

If Xiao Gangyu comes, it means that the real power of the procuratorate will fall into the hands of Song Yunhui.

No matter how high Chen Hai's promotion is, it's just a nominal position.

Sha Ruijin felt somewhat uncomfortable.

But he did not refuse immediately.

He quickly calculated. He had personally brought up the matter of Chen Hai becoming deputy chief prosecutor, and if he couldn't get it done, he'd lose face. More importantly, he wouldn't be able to explain it to Chen Yanshi. Although Song Yunhui had set conditions, at least he hadn't rejected Chen Hai outright.

This deal can be done.

"Comrade Xiao Gangyu," Sha Ruijin repeated, "I've heard of him; he's done a really good job at the Jingzhou Procuratorate. If he's willing to come to the Handong Provincial Procuratorate, I personally welcome him."

Song Yunhui smiled and nodded, "Then it's settled. We'll proceed with the necessary procedures as normal, and hold the meetings as required."

Sha Ruijin nodded. "Okay."

The two chatted for a few more minutes, mostly about the current economic situation, petitions and stability, and work safety in Handong.

After a few polite words, Sha Ruijin got up to take his leave.

Song Yunhui escorted him to the door, and the two shook hands.

Before getting into the car, Sha Ruijin glanced back at Song Yunhui's office, nodded slightly, and then got into the car.

A black Audi slowly drove out of the provincial government compound.

Song Yunhui stood by the window watching the car drive away before turning back to his office.

Zhou Haoyang poured a cup of tea and handed it over.

I didn't dare ask any more questions; that's the secretary's sense of propriety.

Song Yunhui sat down on the sofa, picked up his teacup, and looked out the window into the distance.

Sha Ruijin's visit to discuss Chen Hai's matter may seem like just a matter of choosing a candidate, but the underlying chain of interests involved is not simple.

The reshuffling of Chen Yanshi, Tian Guofu, Gao Yuliang, and the leadership of the procuratorate... this is a game of strategy where every step is planned three steps ahead.

He had a plan in mind. The rest would proceed step by step.

Sunset Red Nursing Home.

Chen Yanshi sat in a rattan chair in the courtyard, holding a purple clay teapot, sipping his tea intermittently.

Wang Fuzhen sat next to her, peeling peanuts and popping them into her mouth one by one.

The sun shone warmly, and the air was filled with the faint fragrance of osmanthus blossoms.

"Old Chen, do you think Tian Guofu is reliable? Will he pass on the message to Jinzi?" Wang Fuzhen was still a little worried.

Chen Yanshi put down the purple clay teapot, slowly wiped the corner of his mouth, and said, "Old Wang, you just can't hold your temper. Tian Guofu has been in officialdom for so many years, he knows exactly what to say and what not to say."

Besides, we didn't let him help us for nothing.

"That's true." Wang Fuzhen nodded. "Tian Guofu's desire to concurrently serve as the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee depends on Xiao Jinzi's approval."

"That settles it." Chen Yanshi picked up the teapot and took another sip. "Tian Guofu has no choice but to do it, whether he likes it or not. As long as he mentions it to Xiao Jinzi, the rest of the show will be easy to put on."

Wang Fuzhen hesitated for a moment, then said, "But do you think we can get past Xiao Jinzi and Song Yunhui?"

"Song Yunhui?" Chen Yanshi curled his lip. "This guy is very shrewd. But no matter how shrewd he is, he can't possibly refuse Xiao Jinzi's request. Think about it, if the provincial party secretary personally recommends someone, which provincial governor would stubbornly refuse? That would be asking for trouble."

"Old Chen, don't underestimate the Second Provincial High School." Wang Fuzhen was actually uneasy.

Chen Yanshi was very confident: "With the provincial first-class team still in the picture, the provincial second-class team will always remain the provincial second-class team."

Besides, Hai Zi's achievements in the Anti-Corruption Bureau over the past few years speak for themselves. From any perspective, promoting him to deputy chief prosecutor wouldn't be unreasonable. Even if Song Yunhui wasn't happy about it, he had to agree on the surface. If he dared to refuse, his relationship with Sha Ruijin would be over, and his own life in Handong wouldn't be much better.

Hearing the old man say this, Wang Fuzhen felt a weight lifted from her heart.

With a smile on his face, he said, "Old Chen, you're right. If Hai Zi really makes it this time, his future will be bright."

"This is just the beginning." Chen Yanshi placed the purple clay teapot on the coffee table. "Hai Zi is in his early forties this year. Being promoted to deputy chief prosecutor is just the first step. If he does well, he could be promoted again in a few years, perhaps even moving to the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission."

His plan was to take over Ji Changming's position and then sit in Gao Yuliang's place.

Wang Fuzhen thought it would be good to have a separate page in the family genealogy. "That would be great."

Chen Yanshi looked into the distance, his eyes filled with a resolute light. "Old Wang, let me tell you, some things are just like that."

If you have the right to speak and the connections you have, then this path will be viable.

We've lived in Handong for decades; our roots are here.

With Xiao Jinzi sitting in the position of provincial party secretary, who wouldn't give him some face when we speak or act?