In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong!

Chen Luo returned to Jingzhou at nine o'clock on Friday morning.

Instead of going home, Chen Luo went directly to the Provincial Party Committee. After arriving at the Political and Legal Affairs Commission office, he took the recommendation report that Liu Mingyu had written the night before and went to the deputy secretary's office.

dong dong dong.

"Come in!"

As Chen Luo pushed open the door, he saw Gao Yuliang taking off his glasses and looking at him with a curious gaze.

"Comrade Chen Luo?"

Chen Luo smiled.

Good morning, Secretary Yuliang.

Gao Yuliang smiled and nodded, then pointed to the sofa next to him and said, "Comrade Chen Luo, please sit down and talk."

Chen Luo didn't stand on ceremony and sat down next to Gao Yuliang, then got straight to the point.

"Secretary Yuliang, I've come to you with a last-minute proposal that I need you to expedite its review. Ideally, we could bring it up for discussion at the Standing Committee meeting this afternoon."

"Oh? So rushed?"

Gao Yuliang frowned, but still took the report from Chen Luo. He opened it and saw that it recommended Yun Haifeng for the vice-provincial level. Gao Yuliang immediately became serious and looked at Chen Luo with a scrutinizing gaze, but he did not ask for the reason.

"Comrade Chen Luo, I agree with your suggestion. Most of the public security bureau chiefs in the neighboring provinces have been promoted to vice-provincial level. We in Handong can't keep holding back their promotions."

"At the same time, your recommendation of Comrade Yun Haifeng indicates that you have given Comrade Chen Luo considerable thought. I will submit this to the General Office later so they can compile it into the meeting proposals and try to finalize it this afternoon."

"Secretary Yuliang, thank you!"

Gao Yuliang smiled and shook his head.

"I should be thanking you."

Neither of them continued to stand on ceremony, and Chen Luo returned to the Political and Legal Affairs Commission to handle his work a few minutes later.

At 2:40 p.m., the Standing Committee meeting was held. Today's meeting had only one agenda item: personnel discussions.

Chen Luoxin's additional recommendation for Yun Haifeng's promotion to vice-provincial level was naturally included among them.

Everyone took their seats in the small conference room.

Everyone actually knew about today's discussion beforehand. Even the matter of Yun Haifeng's promotion couldn't have been kept from everyone. It's just that time was too tight and there wasn't time to communicate.

After sitting down, Sha Ruijin glanced at everyone and then naturally picked up the first proposal in front of him.

Upon seeing that it was about Yun Haifeng's promotion to vice-provincial level, Sha Ruijin didn't hesitate and went straight to the point.

"Comrades, the meeting is now in session. Today we will only discuss personnel issues. The first personnel issue to discuss is the proposal recommended by Comrade Chen Luo regarding the promotion of Yun Haifeng, the Director of the Provincial Public Security Department, to the vice-provincial level."

Comrade Yun Haifeng…

In just a minute or two, Sha Ruijin recounted Yun Haifeng's work experience.

"Now, let's hear your opinions!"

They said they were just expressing their opinions, but only a few people actually shared their truly important opinions, with Tian Guofu being the first to chime in.

"Secretary Sha, Governor Jianjun, Secretary Yuliang, comrades, our Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection knows a bit about Comrade Yun Haifeng. Comrade Yun Haifeng has a very strong sense of Party principles. Over the years, he has never had a record of violating discipline or regulations, and has never received any punishment."

Therefore, I agree with Comrade Chen Luo's proposal. It is a good thing to let comrades who are conscientious in their work and have strong Party principles take on more important positions.

"Our Organization Department has approved Comrade Yun Haifeng's assessment. Comrade Yun Haifeng has served at the ministerial level for seven years, from the ministry to our Handong. He is conscientious and responsible in his work. Promoting such a cadre to the vice-provincial level is an encouragement to other conscientious comrades!"

With both the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission and the head of the Organization Department agreeing to the promotion, everyone's attention turned to the provincial government officials.

Zhou Jianjun's gaze was somewhat complicated. When he made eye contact with Chen Luo just now, Chen Luo raised an eyebrow at him, the meaning of which was very simple: the time for an exchange of benefits had come.

Even if it's a huge loss, Zhou Jianjun doesn't intend to obstruct Yun Haifeng on this issue; it's pointless. For Yun Haifeng, whether or not he reaches the vice-provincial level is just a matter of rank and the potential for power advancement. Even if it's a loss, Zhou Jianjun wants to take this opportunity to ease the conflict with Chen Luo.

Therefore, after Tian Guofu and Wu Chunlin spoke, he also reached out and picked up the teacup on the table, intending to take a sip before speaking.

As soon as he raised his cup and took a sip, before he could even drink it, Zhao Dagong leaned close to the microphone and spoke.

"Comrade Chen Luo's suggestion is excellent. Comrade Yun Haifeng's integrity has been tested by the organization multiple times. Our provincial government has indeed been very busy lately, and we would be very happy to welcome Comrade Haifeng to join our provincial government!"

You're right, aren't you? Governor Jianjun?

Zhao Dagong looked at Zhou Jianjun with a half-smile. Zhou Jianjun felt like he had been tricked and felt extremely frustrated.

However, he couldn't refute it, otherwise it would be considered as not supporting Yun Haifeng's promotion to deputy provincial level.

"Comrade Dagong is right, our provincial government does indeed need cadres like Comrade Haifeng to join us!"

Everyone was already used to this scene.

"Since everyone thinks this is a good thing, let's hold a vote by showing hands!"

As soon as Sha Ruijin finished speaking, everyone raised their hands in unison, unanimously approving the proposal regarding Yun Haifeng's promotion. The next steps would be for the Provincial Party Committee to report to the Organization Department of the Central Committee for approval, followed by an inspection from higher authorities.

It's basically a sure thing.

The first proposal was indeed uncontroversial, but the second one was different.

"The second personnel issue raised by Comrade Dakang is that the positions of District Mayor and Party Secretary of Guangming District in Jingzhou City are currently vacant. The Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee cannot continue to manage these positions indefinitely. Let's all pool our wisdom and recommend suitable candidates."

Upon hearing this, Li Dakang took the lead in speaking up, intending to secure the district head position.

"Secretary Sha, Governor Jianjun, Secretary Yuliang, comrades, I would like to recommend a candidate for district head. The current deputy secretary of the Guangming District Committee is quite familiar with the work in Guangming District, and I think he is suitable to serve as the district head."

Of course, if any comrades have other better recommendations, that's fine too. As long as it truly serves the people, the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee welcomes them all!

This is a very ambitious plan, which is why even Zhou Jianjun, who initially had his eye on the district head position, remained silent for a moment.

But even if the district head is gone, there's still the party secretary!

"Comrade Dakang, I recommend someone to serve as the secretary of Guangming District, but I don't know if you would be willing to accept him."

Zhou Jianjun spoke up.

"Governor Jianjun, please speak!"

Li Dakang was also very polite.

"I think Comrade Li Shangli, the current Party Secretary of Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, is a good choice!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Luo visibly frowned.

He knew Li Shangli; he was Zhou Jianjun's number three lackey, not very capable but extremely loyal.

Anyway, Chen Luo didn't really like this person, but liking or disliking isn't a standard, so Chen Luo neither supported nor opposed him.

When they heard that he was being transferred from another province, no one immediately objected. After all, being the Party Secretary of Guangming District is not an easy job, and most people really can't handle it!

However, not recommending others doesn't mean they won't scheme against Zhou Jianjun. Zhao Dagong and Qi Quansheng exchanged a glance and then silently approached the microphone, preparing to set a trap...