In name only: The land of Handong, I shall rule its fate.

Tong Li then went on stage.

The people in the provincial government faction looked at each other, feeling a bit embarrassed, and weren't very interested in this person.

Firstly, Tong Li hadn't been there long, so any problems could be refuted by claiming she wasn't familiar with the work. Secondly, while Tong Li's work wasn't exactly outstanding, there were no major issues.

I picked a few minor issues and then skipped over them.

The last one is Shen Shanhe.

Shen Shanhe could no longer drink water. As the order of his turn approached, he became increasingly restless and uncomfortable all over.

"I'm just a rough guy, not as meticulous as you all are. I easily overlook my shortcomings in my work, so please point them out to me."

Shen Shanhe hesitated for a moment, then gave up on his so-called struggle.

The Standing Committee members looked on with strange expressions.

Haha, you're such a roughneck? Then there's no one in the world who's meticulous.

For a moment, the room fell silent.

"Then I'll speak."

Lin Zhiyuan stared straight at him with a kind smile on his lips. Before he knew it, his attempt to cover up his mistake turned into a trap. He was trying to point out his flaws so that people would think they had done a good job.

"Of course, I am only speaking from the perspective of the provincial government and its departments. After all, I am not clear about or understand the implementation of these ideas."

Lin Zhiyuan added.

"Comrade Zhiyuan, please speak."

Shen Shanhe's lips twitched. So that means being pragmatic and not impractical. You might as well just call me out directly.

I felt a little regretful.

I really shouldn't have rushed into this position just for that collective third-class merit award.

"Five o'clock!"

Lin Zhiyuan slowly opened his left hand, making someone who saw it want to die.

The rat poison only has a three-point dosage; what makes him so special?

"First, the issue of coastal defense construction. I would like to ask Comrade Shanhe, if private boats carrying heavy firepower can approach the Liancheng coastline to pick up the evacuees from Yao and Lin's families, is this coastal defense line merely a formality? Can they come and go as they please?"

This time it's to pick someone up, what about next time?

Shen Shanhe felt cold sweat pouring down his forehead. Now, his original merit had become a loophole.

Even going further...

OK!OK!

Shen Shanhe's legs had started to tremble uncontrollably.

"The second to fourth issues are the same old problems: the differences between the north and south in armed supervision, civil defense projects, and the needs of grassroots support. I have reviewed the meeting minutes from previous years, and they are discussed every year, but each year they are not good enough."

Compared to the sharpness of the first question, Shen Shanhe breathed a slight sigh of relief, as if the other party had relaxed their offensive pace.

But why list these points out separately?

Shen Shanhe pondered carefully and realized that civil defense involved the first issue, which was a specific extension of the problem. The differences between the North and the South and the guarantee of basic needs all boiled down to money.

Oh, he seems to understand.

He was still talking about the matter in Luzhou. He said that he and Shao Qinghua didn't give the higher-ups a reasonable explanation, but instead kept shifting the blame. It was clearly a matter that would benefit both sides, but one side was forced to take the responsibility. This was an expression of dissatisfaction.

Cough!

He promised that he would call back and explain his reasons to his superiors again.

"There's one last issue: the integration of military and civilian sectors. Military and civilian equipment need to be converted into basic equipment, but basic equipment can also be converted into specialized equipment."

"In this day and age, technology is advancing rapidly, and new products are emerging one after another. For example, Luzhou has some pretty good stuff now, Comrade Shanhe, you can go and take a look."

Lin Zhiyuan nodded.

Shen Shanhe glanced at Yang Wanli not far away, not understanding why, but still nodded repeatedly.

The first question is a real warning, the second through fourth are about accountability, and this last one is more like a reminder.

He's determined to go to Luzhou.

However, before going, it would be wise to first find Yang Wanli, this local bigwig.

That concludes everyone's remarks.

This year's democratic life meeting concluded successfully, achieving the goal of only one person, Gerbil, being severely affected.

I walked out of the conference room.

Liu Changsheng pointed at him with his finger, then put his hands behind his back, leaving behind a "good luck" expression, and went back to the provincial government compound first.

Even their competitors are unwilling to accept it.

ruthless!

"Old Lin, hang in there."

Wu Chunlin laughed and patted his junior on the shoulder. The democratic life meeting was over, but the criticism of Lin Zhiyuan might have just begun.

The others also raised their hands to say goodbye in unison.

In a short time.

Lin Zhiyuan was accompanied only by his secretary, Xiao Gao. It was quite a desolate scene, like a scene from a poem about a lonely river.

"They're all unreliable."

Lin Zhiyuan shook his head and slowly walked back to his office. As soon as he sat down, the familiar telephone rang without fail.

"dad!"

Lin Zhiyuan answered the phone, placed it beside him, and began processing the documents in his hand.

"Yo yo yo!"

"I believe I did my best; no one in the Handong Standing Committee can surpass me. Standing Committee Member Lin was quite impressive at the meeting!"

Old Yan's sarcastic voice rang out, "You criticize Comrade Ruijin's work as utterly worthless, yet you're quite lenient with yourself!"

"Is today's meeting in Handong a democratic life meeting of the Standing Committee, or a personal commendation ceremony for you, Lin Zhiyuan?"

"Speaking the truth has become a mistake?"

Lin Zhiyuan didn't even look up, continuing with the signing process. "Dad, was my criticism of Comrade Ruijin's work problematic, or is there something lacking in my work? Why don't you come down and set an example for me?"

"I'd also love to try my hand at organizational work."

These words were spoken.

Lin Zhiyuan felt very brave, but also had a sense of impending doom.

Could it be that the land of Handong truly grants a divine power buff?

"Okay, okay!"

Old Yan on the other end of the phone was indeed quite angry. "Lin Zhiyuan, you have grand ambitions, don't you?"

"You, sir, didn't prioritize martial ethics. You said you'd check the meeting minutes, but you followed up in real time."

Lin Zhiyuan reluctantly picked up the phone and put it to his ear.

The phone call during the middle of the meeting was made personally by Professor Yan.

"All warfare is based on deception!"

"Only then can we see Comrade Xiaolin's true working condition."

A soft laugh suddenly came from the microphone.

"Secretary Shangguan!"

Lin Zhiyuan switched to a serious state in an instant.

"Don't be nervous, Xiaolin. I still prefer your unruly and reckless attitude from earlier."

Secretary Shangguan joked.

Lin Zhiyuan was helpless; which cadre would dare to lose their temper in front of you, sir?

Even Old Man Yan wouldn't dare!

"You!"

Secretary Shangguan chuckled lightly, then his tone turned serious, "What are your thoughts on Comrade Ruijin's recent work?"

"A paranoid executor of the mission."

Lin Zhiyuan replied without hesitation.

Speak like a human being!

Secretary Shangguan emphasized as he corrected him.

"Forehead…"

Lin Zhiyuan revised his words, "I think he's lost his mind."

"They became so engrossed in a special mission that they completely forgot about their regular duties. I'm not sure why this mentality developed; it could be due to their unique work experience or external pressure..."

"He is no longer capable of fulfilling his duties."

Secretary Shangguan suddenly chuckled, "Comrade Xiao Lin, are you implying that the organization has selected the wrong cadre?"