Nominal: Energy sector enters Handong, breaking the deadlock

Zhang Huaimin put down his chopsticks. "If we really follow Secretary Sha's suggestion and freeze the promotions of all 125 cadres today, the entire officialdom in Handong will probably be in turmoil. The grassroots and middle-level cadres are all working hard to accumulate seniority and achieve results, hoping for a promotion. If this is cut off all at once, everyone's hopes will be dashed, and morale may collapse."

One radish, one hole.

After this batch of cadres are promoted, their positions will be filled by more than a hundred other cadres.

Therefore, it touches the hearts of many more people.

Ji Changming sighed, "Indeed, it's a stroke of luck amidst misfortune."

During the eight years that Zhao Lichun, the former Party Secretary, served as the top Party Secretary of Handong, and the subsequent Secretary Yu took over, over a period of more than ten years, there was never such an extreme measure as freezing assets.

The top leader wants to freeze the promotion of cadres throughout the province.

If the freeze is approved, it will be the first time in our Handong region that such a groundbreaking event has occurred.

Fortunately, Governor Song argued his case forcefully and vetoed the proposal; otherwise, I would be in serious trouble today.

At this moment, Sha Ruijin and Ji Changming had only met once.

Today, we're also talking behind closed doors.

Once outside the private room, Ji Changming would definitely deny saying those things.

I'm about to retire, and I definitely don't want to ruin my reputation in my later years.

Qi Tongwei put down his chopsticks. "Prosecutor Ji, I completely agree with what you said."

If this freeze really takes effect, my dream of becoming a vice-minister, which I've been working on for so many years, will most likely be cut short, and all the efforts of my mentor, Secretary Gao, will have been in vain.

Anyone would be alarmed if their career path was nearly ruined.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Huaimin looked puzzled and turned to Ji Changming, somewhat confused. "Prosecutor Ji, I don't understand what you're saying."

You are the head of the provincial procuratorate, a high-ranking official at the vice-ministerial level, with extensive experience and a long history in the political and legal system of Handong, holding a high position and great power.

Looking across the entire officialdom of Handong, who would dare to cause you trouble or bully you?

"Give me your name so Director Qi can check his ID number."

In his view, Ji Changming's position was as secure as a rock, and he had no need to fear anyone.

Upon hearing this, Ji Changming shook his head and smiled wryly, picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in his mouth, chewing it carefully.

The meat is tender, juicy, and fragrant, with a sweet aftertaste.

But he felt a deep bitterness in his heart as he ate.

"Dean Zhang, Director Qi, the food is really delicious, but I feel really choked up inside."

He put down his chopsticks and let out a long sigh.

resignedly.

suffocated.

"You only see my glamorous side."

Outsiders call me Chief Prosecutor Ji, thinking I wield great prosecutorial power and am high and mighty.

This is just the surface.

But only I know that I am a soft persimmon in the officialdom of Handong, a vice-ministerial level official, whom anyone can step on and squeeze.

As you should know, Chen Yanshi, the retired executive deputy chief prosecutor of our provincial procuratorate, is an old revolutionary with extremely strong principles. He was upright and incorruptible throughout his life and could not tolerate the slightest injustice.

His son, Chen Hai, happened to be on the list of 125 people promoted this time.

The meaning is too obvious: once frozen, Chen Hai will not be able to make progress in the short term.

Knowing Chen Shitou's personality, he would definitely not let this go.

If things really get out of hand, Old Stone might just storm into the provincial inspection building and overturn Old Ji's desk on the spot.

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei nodded. "Prosecutor Ji, I completely agree with what you said."

Don't think you're the only one who fears Chen Yanshi; in the entire officialdom of Handong, no one is unafraid of Old Chen.

Gao Yuliang is now a provincial third-level official and has great respect for veteran comrades.

When facing his former leader Chen Yanshi, Gao Yuliang was always respectful and courteous.

Qi Tongwei lowered his voice and continued to fill in the almost public secrets within the industry.

"Chen Yanshi was once a leader of the procuratorate, and Chen Hai was the director of the anti-corruption bureau."

After retiring, Chen Yanshi, dissatisfied with his former superiors, single-handedly established a second procuratorate within the local community, and it's quite active there.

This is a secret that everyone in the Han Dong officialdom knows, but no one dares to mention in public.

Zhang Huaimin's expression hardened, and he immediately raised his hand to stop him, "Director Qi, stop."

Such words are only to be spoken between us in the private room behind closed doors.

Once you step out of this door, you cannot utter a single word.

The term "Second Procuratorate" is too sensitive; it's like dancing on a knife's edge.

Taking another step forward might cross the red line.

If this is seized upon and amplified by someone with ulterior motives, it will be a huge problem.

He was cautious in his words and actions, and was well-versed in the ways of self-preservation in officialdom.

Zhang Huaimin graduated from Handong University, and he wanted to offer some advice to his junior schoolmate Qi Tongwei.

Qi Tongwei nodded. "Dean Zhang is right. I misspoke."

Zhang Huaimin picked up his chopsticks and said, "Good food, good dishes, good hospitality."

Let's not talk about these sensitive topics anymore, let's eat quickly.

I'll go to the provincial government ahead of time, just to say hello to Governor Song, and then I'll leave.

"Does Dean Zhang have any other plans this afternoon?" Ji Changming was a little curious about what Zhang Huaimin was going to do that afternoon.

"Quarterly inspection: The Supreme People's Court is holding a teleconference this afternoon, and I must attend."

The three of them enjoyed the meal immensely.

the other side.

Handong Provincial Government.

Song Yunhui, Ren Zhimin, Ding Jianguo, Cheng Kairan and others finished their meal.

I strolled back to the office building.

Ren Zhimin received a text message and immediately deleted it.

With a smile on his face, he said, "Governor Song, could we speak in private for a moment?"

Song Yunhui turned to look at Ren Zhimin. "Executive Director Ren, great. I just wanted to talk to you and Governor Ding. Both of you, come to my office."

The others gradually dispersed.

Upon arriving at the governor's office, secretary Zhou Haoyang poured three cups of tea and then left.

It was only 1 p.m., and people were already lining up.

Zhou Haoyang explained the situation and opened the door to the large conference room, asking them to wait inside.

This small detail earned Song Yunhui a wave of goodwill.

So, Zhang Wei, director of the Provincial Prison Administration Bureau, Mo Pingchuan, director of the Provincial Drug Rehabilitation Administration Bureau, Qin Chuan, director of the Enforcement Bureau of the Provincial High Court, and others entered the conference room, drinking mineral water leisurely.

Governor's Office.

Song Yunhui sat upright in his office chair, his hands casually resting on the edge of the desk, his expression unreadable.

Ding Jianguo and Ren Zhimin sat opposite Song Yunhui.

Ren Zhimin was tense all over, his back was stiff, and he could hardly sit or stand still.

An hour or so was enough time for him to think things through and see the whole situation clearly, but after reading the text message sent by Secretary Bai, he was tempted.

From now on, I plan to execute Plan B: confess my mistakes and infiltrate Song Yunhui's inner circle.

Putting aside Plan A, Plan B, and Secretary Bai's promises, Ren Zhimin felt that he had blindly sided with Sha Ruijin at the Standing Committee meeting that morning and publicly contradicted Song Yunhui. He had originally intended to cling to the coattails of the provincial party committee leader and take the opportunity to advance further.

In the end, I realized that I had become the biggest joke of the whole event.

His opportunistic attempts to take sides seem particularly foolish and laughable.

Ren Zhimin swallowed hard, bowed his head, and adopted an extremely humble posture.

"Governor Song, I know I was wrong. Please feel free to criticize me."

He glanced at Song Yunhui, but his expression remained completely blank.

"Oh, Executive Director Ren, where did you go wrong? How come I don't know?" Song Yunhui said jokingly.