In name only: In the name of Zhao Mengsheng's son!

"Governor, Governor!"

The day after Zhao Zhongxin stepped into the provincial government building, a group of people began to greet him. Li Dakang looked calm, while the others looked furious. Zhao Zhongxin saw only one word in their eyes: "Revenge!"

Happy New Year to you all!

Zhao Zhongxin waved and smiled, and everyone offered their New Year's greetings!

"Governor, it's time for us to hold a democratic life meeting!"

"Yes, Governor, we..."

Everyone was hoping for Zhao Zhongxin's arrival like a parched land longing for rain. No matter what, today's meeting was between our twenty-odd people and Li Dakang alone, so the advantage was on our side! At worst, we'd sink the provincial government! We'd fight Li Dakang to the death!

"Hmm! That's not a good idea. I checked the records, and the executive committee has already held one democratic life meeting this month. If we're going to hold another one, let's wait until next month. There's still a week left! We still have to follow the procedures!"

You think Zhao Zhongxin is protecting Dakang? No, no, no, this is a provocation, letting them prepare more, he wants to see some fun!

Hearing Zhao Zhongxin's words, everyone was disappointed, but they quickly thought that it was okay. They had already waited so long, so a few more days wouldn't make a difference. In fact, a few more days would be a good opportunity for them to practice how to criticize Li Dakang. They didn't want to regret it later when the meeting was over and they realized that there were things they hadn't said.

"Executive Director! I hope the second season of the Hanchao League will start after the Lantern Festival. It's been three months already, and we need to keep accumulating traffic! I've already inquired, and Linjiang and Dongjiang will probably start around March. We need to maximize our traffic first, then during the off-season, we can study the tactics of these opponents, and strive to keep the championship of the three-province league in our Handong in the second half of the year!"

Zhao Zhongxin is a very shrewd man. He starts early, then studies other provinces thoroughly while they are still playing. Once those provinces have finished their matches, he starts the three-province league, which will put the teams on the back foot. And with such a short time, how can they study us? His main strategy is to outmaneuver them!

I'm sorry, although one of you has been my good brother for over forty years and the other is my teacher, I am the governor of Handong Province, and I must serve the people of Handong! As for the other provinces, I'm sorry, you are not my people!

Zhao Zhongxin chuckled, and Li Dakang, understanding the situation, also smiled sinisterly. "Sorry, this is how it always is in the struggle for the crown prince position!"

"I understand, Governor. I'll make the arrangements immediately and have my people get ready! Get things started as quickly as possible! Anyway, I'll get the tickets sold first!"

Li Dakang's plan is outrageous. He doesn't treat his subordinates like human beings. He'll sell the tickets first, and if you don't get things done by the time I set a deadline, you'll be in trouble!

I, Li Dakang, only care about results, not your excuses! Doing a good job doesn't guarantee a reward, but if you don't, you'll definitely be the ones left holding the bag!

I'm not Zhao Zhongxin, talking to you nicely. Just say the word, do as I say! Although Li Dakang can't make decisions for Zhao Zhongxin, and he can't handle these dozens of deputy ministers and department heads in the provincial government (they're not convinced), dealing with you department heads and below is just a matter of a word for him!

Li Dakang's face darkened, and those people began to tremble. Li Dakang's reputation in Handong was legendary. When he was the county magistrate, he was the top leader; when he was the party secretary, he was the top leader! This kind of person was domineering!

Especially since Han Chao is under the control of the Culture and Tourism Bureau, they have no real power and usually don't see Li Dakang. Now that they can see him, how can they not be afraid?

"I trust you to handle things! Happy New Year, Comrade Dakang!"

Zhao Zhongxin nodded and then walked towards his office.

Happy New Year, Governor!

Li Dakang said with a smile!

Liu Kun also greeted Li Dakang with a smile!

Happy New Year, Executive Director!

"Hey, Director Liu, Happy New Year!"

Li Dakang nodded. He was very polite to these secretaries because he himself was a secretary and knew all too well the importance of secretaries. Although a secretary's position might not necessarily help you get things done, it could easily ruin things for you!

In other words, the candy he gives you may not be sweet, but the vinegar in his hand is definitely sour!

Then came the provincial standing committee meeting the next day. Sha Ruijin directly stated that he wanted to hold a democratic life meeting because he was in a great mood. He had made some connections during his trip to Beijing, and perhaps he could really be promoted to the second level. With Zhong Zhengguo's encouragement, he was now about 60% sure of success!

So I'm in a great mood and I'm going to have a meeting to celebrate!

Well, the happiest person isn't Sha Ruijin, but the Standing Committee member and vice governor. Yesterday, he wanted to hold this democratic life meeting at the provincial government, but Zhao Zhongxin said he would go next month. He spent the whole night at home drafting a plan to deal with Li Dakang. In the end, the provincial government didn't hold the meeting, but the provincial party committee did. No matter what, he's going to impeach Li Dakang today!

So when Sha Ruijin made his remarks at the meeting, the provincial vice governor slammed his fist on the table and stood up! Everyone was startled. You're sitting at the very back of the provincial committee, how are we supposed to vote for you? With that slam of your fist on the table, everyone thought Sha Ruijin and Zhao Zhongxin were sitting at the other end!

What's wrong? You're ranked last in the provincial party committee, so you're going to run the provincial party committee like a house?

"Vice Governor Wang, what's going on here?"

Sha Ruijin was also a little puzzled. What was going on? Hadn't this been done in meetings before? Why was he reacting so strongly?

"Secretary Sha, Governor Zhao, I'd like to speak second. I want to criticize myself, to rigorously criticize myself!"

The Standing Committee member and vice governor, with the fiercest expression, uttered the most cowardly words! But Li Dakang had already realized that this bastard couldn't get revenge in the provincial government, so he was coming to the provincial party committee. However, he didn't care. The people in the provincial government hated him to the bone; dozens of them. Even if he was arrogant, he couldn't possibly take on so many people alone. So, he was always on the defensive. But where was he now? In the provincial party committee standing committee meeting, it was one-on-one between them. Did they think he was afraid of him? He was ranked fourth, and the other thirteenth! The advantage was on his side!

"Okay, then you go first!"

Sha Ruijin chuckled speechlessly. You guys have to argue about who's first or second in something like this? That's ridiculous!

Then Sha Ruijin saw this scene: Li Dakang and Vice Governor Wang started a fierce argument, spitting everywhere. This was tough on the people around them, who had to wash their faces with saliva!

(This is the third chapter today, a little late. I hope my godfathers have been waiting. See you tomorrow! Please urge me to update more, it's really important to me!!!)