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

Did Chu Shijun secretly set the tone during the meeting?

First, lure him out of the game, severing his connections with real estate tycoons and local circles. Then, slowly investigate the periphery, clarify the clues, and when the time is right, quietly adjust his position, or even take the opportunity to hold him accountable.

He was very familiar with this method, and he had used it to deal with others before.

It allows you to leave your post with dignity, escape the vortex of power, and sever the chain of vested interests.

Once you're no longer in power and your voice is gone, and things are quietly confirmed by others, it's incredibly difficult to turn things around.

Suppressing his fear, he feigned calmness and said, "I understand. You may leave now."

After his secretary left, he glanced at the time, took out his phone, and sent a message.

He received a reply quickly. After reading it, he took a deep breath and lit a cigarette with his hand trembling slightly.

About two minutes later, the phone rang.

"You've mistakenly entered the heavenly realm; I urge you to lay down the sand in your hand..."

He quickly picked up the phone and respectfully said, "Hello, is this Governor Zhao? This is Zhu Yang."

"It's me. Xiao Li just said you were looking for me. What's up?"

On the phone, Zhao Zhiming asked knowingly.

"Governor Zhao, there's something I'd like to ask you. I suddenly received a notice that I need to go to a school for a month of further training. Is this... a normal rotational training program, or is there another arrangement?"

Zhu Yang asked cautiously.

Zhao Zhi was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone, his tone vague, before he only said one thing:

"It's a sensitive time right now, and the land and urban construction sectors are undergoing rectification."

"We've been having classes these past two days, and Secretary Chu from our province, who is also a part-time professor, has been discussing it as a key topic."

After a pause, Zhao Zhi slowly said, "Since it's an official notice from the Provincial Party Committee, and the title is there, we can only go along with it. We can't refuse or turn back. You know what you're doing, so keep a low profile and don't cause any more trouble."

This statement indirectly confirmed Zhu Yang's guess.

After hanging up the phone, he slumped against the window, feeling utterly dejected.

He looked out at the courtyard and took puffs of his cigarette.

However, not long after, his secretary came in again and said in a low voice, "Mayor Zhu, the Municipal Party Committee has sent a meeting notice. The Standing Committee will be held in an hour. The topic is... the division of government work after your training..."

The secretary wasn't a sandpaper pen; he knew his boss was in a bad mood, so he read carefully.

"I see."

Zhu Yang's expression turned cold, and he waved his hand, "Arrange a car."

……

An hour later.

Municipal Party Committee.

The atmosphere in the meeting room was more somber and oppressive than usual.

On both sides of the long conference table, all members of the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee were present, sitting upright, each knowing that today's topic was extraordinary.

Li Dakang sat upright in the main seat, picked up the document, and began to speak:

"Let's start the meeting now and convey the urgent notice from the Provincial Party Committee."

"After deliberation by the Provincial Party Committee and with the approval of the higher-level school, it has been decided that Comrade Zhu Yang, Deputy Secretary of the Zhencheng Municipal Party Committee and Mayor, will immediately go to the school to participate in a special training course for provincial and ministerial-level cadres for two months of full-time study."

"During the training period, the mayor will be suspended from presiding over the daily work of the municipal government. All government affairs will be temporarily managed by the executive vice mayor. All major matters must be reported to the municipal party committee for instructions and approval. No decisions may be made on one's own."

As soon as he finished speaking, the conference room became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

All the Standing Committee members subconsciously glanced at Zhu Yang, their expressions varying.

Liu Yuchen's grip on the water glass tightened slightly, a surge of excitement welling up inside him.

He knew this was the beginning.

If he can maintain his composure, there is hope for improvement.

Across from him, Zhu Yang forced a calm expression, but a hint of resentment and anger flashed in his eyes.

After a few seconds of silence, he slowly raised his eyes, his tone sarcastic and laced with sarcasm, and said, "I will resolutely obey the arrangements of the Provincial Party Committee without question."

"But to be honest, I do admire some people's methods."

"If there is disagreement in the Standing Committee meeting and the vote is not favorable, they can turn around and use the power of the higher-ups to transfer people to schools for 'further study' with a single notice."

"Without having to tear things apart, they smoothly removed the eyesores, using the rules with masterful skill. This political maneuvering is truly brilliant; I, Zhu Yang, am ashamed to admit my inferiority!"

The moment those words were spoken, the atmosphere in the room froze.

Everyone could tell that Zhu Yang's words implied that Li Dakang was manipulating things behind the scenes and using the power of those behind the scenes to arrange things for him.

At this moment, several standing committee members who were close to Zhu Yang lowered their heads and remained silent, not daring to say anything, and just quietly watched the two confront each other.

"Comrade Zhu Yang, please watch your words."

Upon hearing this, Li Dakang showed no displeasure whatsoever, instead displaying a slight smile.

"Your transfer to a higher-level school for further study is a normal organizational arrangement by the Provincial Party Committee in accordance with the instructions of higher authorities, to coordinate the rotation of cadres and strengthen the construction of provincial and ministerial-level institutions. The procedure is formal and the reasons are aboveboard. It has nothing to do with personal means or personal grudges."

"What do you mean by that? Are you questioning the provincial party committee's decision, or misinterpreting a normal organizational transfer?"

Damn it, they arranged this for me but wouldn't let me say a word to vent my anger, and now they're putting a big accusation on me.

Zhu Yang, with a burning anger welling up inside, continued in a subtly sarcastic tone, "I dare not question the provincial committee's arrangements; I am merely expressing my feelings."

"Some people talk about rules and the big picture, but in reality they use their power to control the agenda and deliberately suppress dissenting opinions within the leadership team."

"I'd heard that some people were like this in other places in their early years, and seeing it for myself today, it's certainly true!"

"In order to promote their own ideas, they did not hesitate to take advantage of the controversy to escalate the situation, labeling the progress of normal projects as backroom deals and violations of rules and regulations, and now they are taking advantage of the situation to transfer people from their positions."

"He upholds principles on one hand and plays strategic maneuvering on the other, making sense both internally and externally. He is truly admirable."

"That's sophistry and fallacy!"

Li Dakang leaned forward slightly, turned sideways and stared straight at him, his aura suddenly becoming imposing:

"If there are disagreements within the team, we can debate them in meetings or discuss them according to procedures. I have never suppressed any legitimate opinions."

"However, there were signs of pre-selection and predetermined thresholds in the land bidding process in the new district. The public raised concerns and officials discussed the matter. I called for a halt to the review, to safeguard state-owned assets and the bottom line of integrity. This is the duty of the municipal party secretary and a responsibility to the overall situation of Zhencheng!"

"Comrade Zhu Yang, instead of looking for problems within yourself, you think that others are deliberately ostracizing you. Instead of reflecting on the risks and hidden dangers in the project, you are preoccupied with personal gains and losses."

"Is this the level of responsibility and awareness a mayor should have?"

"You're talking nonsense!"

"You're the one talking nonsense!"

Li Dakang raised his hand and slammed it heavily on the table, looking earnest and earnest. "Comrade Zhu Yang, let's stick to the facts. Don't get agitated."

Am I excited?

Zhu Yang's face turned red, and his fists were clenched tightly, but he insisted that he was not excited.

"I don't want to talk about my current situation; I only acknowledge the facts."

"It's my duty to argue for the project at the Standing Committee meeting, but now, just because of a difference of opinion, or rather, because I didn't consider your feelings, Li Dakang, I've been sent to school for 'full-time study.' You say this wasn't something you secretly planned? Who would believe that?"