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

"Comrade Guofu, I just heard you say 'Let the sunshine shine on whom'? Is this topic related to the meeting's content?"

Sha Ruijin asked with a smile, and Tian Guofu didn't hide anything and directly recounted the discussion that everyone had just had.

Upon hearing this, Sha Ruijin nodded.

"Let's continue. The first topic is Comrade Chen Luo's proposal on rectifying rural cadres. I think this is an issue that needs to be taken seriously."

After all, flies can be really annoying sometimes!

"Comrade Guofu, please continue!"

Following Sha Ruijin's instructions, Tian Guofu continued, "The situation at the provincial discipline inspection commission is still quite good, but the work of the discipline inspection commissions at the prefecture and city levels is clearly unsatisfactory. The reason is that the problems have been deeply rooted for too long!"

Everyone talks about interpersonal relationships and social dynamics, but it's one thing for some of our cadres under the Discipline Inspection Commission not to investigate and supervise comrades in other agencies.

There were even instances of them drinking with other government officials every few days, and some were even worse, calling each other brothers.

As the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission, I've long wanted to implement major reforms to the discipline inspection departments at the prefecture, city, and county levels!

Upon hearing this, Wu Chunlin echoed his own opinion.

"The issue of cadres drinking alcohol is also a major problem. Some comrades are very picky about their food. They can't get used to drinking anything other than 53-proof soy sauce, and then they won't do their jobs."

There are also some who use drinking capacity as a measure of ability, and there is still a saying about it circulating in the community.

What? Those who can drink baijiu (Chinese liquor) but drink beer instead—we can't have comrades like that; those who can drink half a jin (250ml) but drink eight liang (400ml)—we need to cultivate comrades like that…

Listen to this, everyone! What kind of work ethic is this?!

After Wu Chunlin finished speaking, Chen Luo and others followed suit.

"Drinking is one aspect, but other issues should not be underestimated. There was a joke about this in a county under Luzhou some time ago: some cadres don't care about their work. In the morning they are busy with their cars, at noon they are busy with their plates, in the afternoon they are busy with their mahjong tables, and in the evening they are busy with their skirts!"

How many such fourth-level cadres are there in Handong? I think the number is quite high! But how many cases has the local discipline inspection commission handled? Secretary Guo Fu knows this better than anyone.

Tian Guofu sighed.

"I'm ashamed! Take my year in Handong, for example. Although our anti-corruption work in Handong has been quite good, and we've taken down several officials at the provincial level, it was mostly the provincial discipline inspection commission that did the work. The local discipline inspection commission hasn't really done its job properly. As the secretary of the discipline inspection commission, I should apologize to the provincial party committee!"

Others who didn't usually discuss things joined in the discussion after hearing this, exposing some of the prevailing practices in the officialdom of Handong.

Sha Ruijin was very satisfied with the result.

"Ahem, the problems that comrades have just mentioned are all objectively real. If there are problems, we must solve them. But how do we solve them? Just like Comrade Guofu said when I came in, let the sunshine shine into the Discipline Inspection Commission first!"

I propose that the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection take the lead, and various government departments should select a group of cadres to form several joint investigation teams to conduct inspections in the discipline inspection departments of cities, counties, and various government departments, and strive to rectify the discipline inspection departments of cities and counties within three months!

All disciplinary committee staff who lack strong principles and low work enthusiasm will be dismissed!

Some are being transferred, others are being dismissed. Some people think they have an "iron rice bowl" and act recklessly, but that won't do!

Tian Guofu couldn't be happier to do this. He had long wanted to clean up some of the corrupt officials in the municipal and county discipline inspection commissions, but since one thing could affect the whole situation, there were some things he couldn't do recklessly.

Now that the will of the entire province is united, it is overwhelming!

"I agree with Secretary Sha's proposal!"

As for the officials seconded from government agencies, I recommend those from the Provincial Public Security Department, the Provincial Procuratorate, the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission's Supervision Office, and the Publicity Department to join the investigation team!

"Many hands make light work, so what do you all think of Comrade Guofu's suggestion?"

Sha Ruijin smiled with narrowed eyes, while everyone else shook their heads.

"Then it's settled. Comrade Guofu, you will personally oversee the implementation of this matter. You must ensure that the discipline inspection commissions at all levels in Handong undergo a complete transformation within three months. After three months, we need to see the results of the discipline inspection commissions' efforts to rectify the atmosphere of officialdom in Handong!"

"No problem, Secretary Sha!"

With one issue resolved, another was about to begin. Zhao Dagong had already moved closer to the microphone, and sure enough, Sha Ruijin soon announced the second topic.

"The second topic is the report on suggestions made by Comrades Qi Quansheng and Dagong regarding the regulation of street vendors."

After Sha Ruijin finished speaking, he looked at Zhou Jianjun beside him with great interest. This issue had caused quite a stir at the provincial government the day before yesterday!

"Secretary Ruijin, Secretary Yuliang, comrades, the reason why Comrade Qi Quansheng and I put forward this report on the regulation of street vendors is very simple: not every ordinary person can have a decent job, and cities are not factories; they need a sense of life and the warmth of human interaction."

Previously, the urban management bureau's attitude towards vendors was to drive them away, but this is not acceptable. Creating a civilized city is not simply a matter of one-size-fits-all measures, but rather requires humane enforcement and regulation.

Originally, I didn't plan to bring this proposal to the provincial party committee meeting, but at the provincial government party group meeting the day before yesterday, Governor Jianjun was not very supportive, and even said that I, Zhao Dagong, was seeking personal gain.

That's a bit hurtful, but even if the provincial government meeting doesn't approve it, Comrade Qi Quansheng and I won't give up. The millions of vendors in Handong need us to speak up for them!

As expected, Zhou Jianjun's face darkened as soon as he said this. When did he ever say he wouldn't speak up for ordinary merchants and common people?

He just disagreed with the budget...

Upon realizing this, Zhou Jianjun's composure crumbled instantly.

"Comrade Dagong! When did I ever say I wouldn't speak up for the people? You need to provide evidence when you speak. I just temporarily disagree with spending hundreds of millions to set up some kind of centralized night market or street vendor economy. Does that have anything to do with speaking out?"

"Governor Jianjun, you see, you still don't have the magnanimity that a governor should have. I haven't even finished speaking yet. You didn't say it directly, but you won't even approve the funding. You won't approve hundreds of millions for regulating vendors, but you just waved your hand and gave the urban management department a budget of over a billion yuan."

Law enforcement should be humane!

Why make things difficult for ordinary people when the problem can be solved by regulating business locations?

They have it tough! They work from dawn till dusk, and their daily income is barely enough to support their families. We mustn't forget our roots!

"Damn it!"

Zhou Jianjun was already cursing in his heart. This Zhao Dagong was simply a troublemaker. His explanation sounded reasonable, but was that what he really meant?

"Zhao Dagong! Stop rambling!"

I was saying that the provincial government was short of funds and the plan was not suitable, but it had nothing to do with forgetting our roots!

I, Zhou Jianjun, am a Party member and a public servant of the people!

I'm not so sure...

Zhao Dagong's words might not have completely broken Zhou Jianjun's composure, but he's determined to hold onto this!