Nominal: Who isn't a son-in-law?

"If we suddenly launch a hard investigation and directly file a case, it could easily have far-reaching consequences, disrupting the overall plan for the replacement of the provincial leadership and the personnel adjustments in cities and prefectures."

"I heard that Dakang withheld the signatures on the topics discussed in their Standing Committee meeting, which put my mind at ease; he didn't directly pressure them."

"Therefore, the key issue is how to achieve this smoothly, without disrupting the existing structure or triggering a chain reaction of problems."

Upon hearing this, Chu Shijun nodded, saying that this hit the nail on the head.

Based on what we know so far, Zhu Yang's problem has been confirmed. If we didn't consider deeper lines and other factors, we could have taken him down directly.

After taking a drag of his cigarette, he slowly said, "Comrade Zhenguo, you're right."

"Zhu Yang's problems are confirmed. There have been clues about the backroom deals and collusion on land. We can't let this go any further, or it could become a major case. But he is a vice-ministerial level official with a deep-rooted network of connections. This is related to my entire plan for the next two years, including the provincial reshuffle, the adjustment of prefectural and municipal leaders, and the establishment of a complete political and legal system."

"If we act rashly now, an investigation will uncover a whole host of problems, causing instability in the leadership team, unrest among the staff, and disruption to the overall plan. It would be a losing proposition."

That makes sense.

Zhong Zhenguo wholeheartedly agreed. Having risen through the ranks from the local level himself, he knew all too well that it was a grave taboo for a newly appointed official to rashly seize large sums of money.

"So, Comrade Shijun, what do you plan to do?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Shijun turned slightly to the side, pointed at the other person with the finger holding the cigarette, then pointed to the ground, and smiled without saying a word.

Zhong Zhenguo was taken aback at first, but then, realizing where he was, he immediately understood. "You mean, let him study here?"

"That's a good idea. Let him take time off work to study under the guise of provincial or ministerial-level training."

"In name, it's normal rotational training to improve theoretical knowledge. It's in accordance with the rules, and no one can criticize it. Even if he feels something is wrong, others will push him to come."

Learning at school—that's a calculated move.

I know there's a problem, but I can't think of a solution. It's impossible for me not to come; not coming would only exacerbate the existing problem.

Those behind the scenes would not agree.

Once Zhu Yang left, he was removed from the power center of Zhencheng, cut off from the local network of connections, and severed from his private dealings with businessmen and members of the leadership team.

Once the person leaves the scene, they can no longer manage the projects they are handling, and the behind-the-scenes transactions naturally come to a standstill.

Li Dakang was able to maintain a firm grip on the situation in Zhencheng, completely sealing off the loopholes in the land bidding process.

Use this time to thoroughly investigate the issues, and then either take them down in one fell swoop and replace them with new people.

Either after completing their studies, they will be assigned a less demanding position, relegated to a sideline position and removed from the core power circle, and then further arrangements will be made.

"I think it's a good move. Comrade Shijun, you've given me a good reminder. After these three days of study and the next few meetings, we can arrange for some comrades from provincial capitals and sub-provincial cities to come for collective study in advance."

"Then you can arrange this."

Chu Shijun simply became a hands-off manager.

"In a couple of days, send a letter to our provincial government office on behalf of the school."

"Okay, okay, I'll take the regular training slot."

Zhong Zhenguo said with a smile.

……

Time flies, and two and a half days have passed in the blink of an eye.

At the school, Chu Shijun and the other part-time professors had all finished their course schedules, and the exams began that afternoon.

It is conducted from multiple perspectives, including grouping, batching, geographical location, and regional division.

After the course ended, everyone received a short course completion certificate. There were no unsatisfactory results, a few were excellent, and the rest were qualified.

These outstanding individuals soon saw their positions change within the next year to three years, including Gao Yuliang.

Baijiang.

Vibrate the city.

City Hall building, mayor's office.

Zhu Yang sat listlessly behind his desk, smoking a cigarette, his fatigue visibly evident on his face.

He was still preoccupied with the bidding process for those plots of land in the new district.

I've been extremely stressed these past few days. Gu Wangbei and Chairman Xu keep urging me, saying that he's taking the money but not doing the job.

He was anxious himself because he felt he needed to plan his escape route as soon as possible.

But if you ask him to do it directly, he doesn't have the guts, or rather, he simply can't do it.

Li Dakang has not signed the resolutions passed at the Municipal Standing Committee meeting.

Even if Zhu Yang has connections in many systems, they aren't stupid if he doesn't sign.

Documents that the top leader doesn't sign can't be officially recorded. They just become written records and have no administrative power or legal effect. Who would dare to take the plunge?

Zhu Yang is the mayor, and he dared to confront Li Dakang at the meeting.

But others wouldn't dare; if they actually did it, they'd be gone in a second.

Therefore, Zhu Yang felt extremely frustrated these past two days.

At the Standing Committee meeting, Li Dakang forcefully suppressed the proposal, which was temporarily suspended and resubmitted for review.

He was scolded again when he went to the provincial capital to find Zhao Dagong, and he was also criticized when he called Zhao Zhi.

Those two guys kept urging me on.

Just as he was pondering this, his secretary gently knocked on the door and entered, looking slightly reserved. He said, "Mayor Zhu, the Provincial General Office just sent a formal notice, a confidential document."

"Put it on the table."

Zhu Yang didn't even look up, his expression gloomy, silently smoking.

However, the secretary did not put it down as instructed, but instead handed it forward and added in a low voice: "Mayor Zhu, this is a notice that you are being transferred to a higher-level school to participate in a special training course for provincial and ministerial-level cadres and cadres of sub-provincial cities. It will be a full-time study course for one month, and you must report for duty no later than the day after tomorrow."

Zhu Yang's mind went blank for a moment, his hand holding the cigarette paused, and his expression changed instantly.

He sat up abruptly, took the official notice, and read it word by word.

To strengthen the theoretical foundation, Party spirit, and governance capabilities of provincial and ministerial-level cadres, Comrade Zhu Yang was selected for full-time advanced training upon recommendation by the Provincial Party Committee and coordinated by higher-level institutions…

The process was very formal and the name was perfectly legitimate; there was nothing wrong with it.

Zhu Yang, having spent many years in officialdom, knew exactly what he was doing to get to this point.

He knows this game all too well.

For no apparent reason, just when the Zhencheng land dispute was just beginning and he was at a critical juncture with Li Dakang, he was transferred to school for full-time study.

Why not earlier or later, but of all times?

Zhu Yang held the notice between his fingers, his face slowly darkening, a strong sense of unease rising in his heart.

This is hardly a way to gain experience and prestige.

It was clearly a pretext to transfer him away from the power center of Zhencheng under the guise of further studies, effectively sidelining and isolating him.

This is an open conspiracy!

Once a person leaves, the projects they have, their network of contacts, and the supporters in their team are instantly severed.

Li Dakang, who remained in the city, took the opportunity to completely block the land channels and shut down all avenues for underhanded dealings.

By the time he returned from his studies, it was too late; there was nothing he could do.

This is the best-case scenario; the worst-case scenario is that he will have to move out of this office after he returns.

On a deeper level, he also felt a vague sense of panic.

He knew that although Chu Shijun was not in Baijiang, the other party must know everything about his affair with Li Dakang.