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The day after Liu Ming moved into that brand-new "department-level" office, the Provincial Development and Reform Commission held a general meeting of all staff.

The sole agenda of the conference was to formally announce Liu Ming's appointment, followed by his inaugural address as the newly appointed deputy director.

The conference room was packed with hundreds of people. The front row, in its leather chairs, was occupied by powerful division chiefs from the Provincial Development and Reform Commission. Any one of them was almost as high-ranking as Liu Ming, and their seniority far surpassed his.

This group of people are the real "local bullies" of the Provincial Development and Reform Commission.

"Deputy Director Liu is truly young and promising. A deputy director-level official at the age of twenty-eight is unprecedented in the history of our National Development and Reform Commission. We old guys will have to learn a lot from Deputy Director Liu from now on."

Wang Zhiqiang, the director of the General Affairs Department, said with a forced smile. His words, on the surface, were flattering, but in reality, they were meant to provoke the senior members of the group present.

"Yes, yes. I heard that Deputy Director Liu is doing very well in the cities and prefectures below, but our Provincial Development and Reform Commission is different from the local ones. Here, we emphasize macro-control and strategic planning. It's good that young people are energetic, but if they take too big a step, they might end up making a mess of things."

Li Haiyuan, the head of the investment department, also chimed in with a sarcastic tone.

A low murmur of laughter rippled through the crowd.

These seasoned veterans have clearly formed an alliance, preparing to give this newly arrived "young leader" a real shock, letting him know who the real master here is.

Liu Ming sat on the platform, watching the performance of the people below the stage, expressionless, not even lifting his eyelids.

Unlike other newly appointed officials, he did not deliver a lengthy policy address, nor did he utter platitudes such as "thank you for the organization's trust and hope for everyone's support."

He simply turned on the microphone in front of him.

"Director Wang."

Liu Ming's voice wasn't loud, but it instantly pierced through the noise of the venue and reached everyone's ears clearly.

"Huh?" Wang Zhiqiang was stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting Liu Ming to suddenly call his name.

"Since you've mentioned macroeconomic control and strategic planning, I happen to have a question I'd like to ask you."

Liu Ming leaned back in his chair, his gaze piercing Wang Zhiqiang.

"How much did fixed asset investment in our province increase year-on-year last quarter? What was the proportion of private investment in that investment? Compared with the same period last year, did it increase or decrease?"

Wang Zhiqiang's smile froze.

Although he was the head of the general affairs department, these specific data were usually handled by his subordinates. How could he possibly remember them so clearly?

"Well... fixed asset investment... has generally maintained steady growth... as for private investment..." Wang Zhiqiang stammered, cold sweat starting to bead on his forehead.

"Director Li," Liu Ming said, turning directly to Li Haiyuan, who had just echoed her, before he could finish his fabrication. "You're in charge of the Investment Department. Tell me, how many new projects with investments exceeding 100 million yuan started in our province last quarter? What is the total planned investment? What is the current funding到位率 (funding到位率 is in place/fully in place)?"

Li Haiyuan was also dumbfounded.

How could he possibly know such precise data down to the single digit?

Normally, he reads from a prepared script during meetings. Who would give a surprise test like this?

"This...this data is still being compiled...it hasn't been fully summarized yet..." Li Haiyuan forced himself to make an excuse.

"Is it that the data hasn't been compiled yet, or are you simply not taking it seriously?"

Liu Ming's eyes turned cold instantly, and her voice was like an icicle in the dead of winter, piercing their hearts!

"You don't even know the most crucial data in your own area of ​​responsibility! What gives you the right to talk to me about macroeconomic control? What gives you the right to talk to me about strategic planning?"

The entire room fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone was stunned by Liu Ming's sudden attack.

"You don't know, but I'll tell you!"

Liu Ming suddenly stood up, without looking at any manuscript, his eyes swept across the entire room, and a series of data poured out of his mouth like a machine gun!

"Last quarter, fixed asset investment in the province increased by 7.8% year-on-year, but the proportion of private investment decreased by 2.1 percentage points! What does this indicate? It indicates that the investment willingness of private capital is declining! There are serious problems with our business environment!"

"145 new projects with investments exceeding 100 million yuan have commenced, with a planned total investment of 320 billion yuan! However, the current funding到位率 (funding到位率 refers to the percentage of funds actually received) is a paltry 15%! A large number of projects are stalled due to funding issues! Is this what you call 'steady growth'?"

"Not only that!"

Liu Ming's fingers pounded heavily on the table, each tap feeling like a blow to everyone's heart.

"The General Affairs Division exceeded its office expenses by 30% in the last quarter! The Investment Division is suspected of irregularities in the evaluation of several major projects, resulting in a loss of over 50 million yuan to the national treasury! And the Industry Division, there is serious information asymmetry and transfer of benefits in the distribution of new energy subsidies!"

boom!

Upon hearing these words, Wang Zhiqiang, Li Haiyuan, and the others turned deathly pale!

They never expected that Liu Ming, the deputy director who had been in office for less than a day, would know so much about the Provincial Development and Reform Commission! He even exposed the financial loopholes and irregularities that they had tried so hard to cover up!

This guy isn't here to be a leader; he's clearly here to ransack homes!

"I don't care what you did before."

Liu Ming looked at the officials below the stage, whose faces were already showing fear, and spoke in a cold and piercing voice, exuding an unquestionable air of authority.

"We don't care who's standing behind you."

"Once you're under my command, you have to follow my rules."

"Those who are capable will be promoted and given important positions; those who are incompetent will be let go; those who dare to embezzle money..."

Liu Ming's gaze finally landed on Wang Zhiqiang and the others, her eyes revealing a murderous intent.

"...I guarantee he'll rot in jail!"

"Today's meeting is now adjourned. Wang Zhiqiang and Li Haiyuan, you two stay behind. The comrades from the Commission's Discipline Inspection Team are already waiting for you in the next conference room."

After saying that, Liu Ming walked off the stage without looking back.

Only a few hundred people remained, staring at each other in deathly silence, cold sweat pouring down their faces.

This is the first lesson for a new official.

It's too cruel.