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

"What are you looking at me for?"

"Do I have a next step in my plan?"

Lin Zhiyuan is very irritable and has a bad attitude. Damn it, he clearly said that I could ask for help if I needed it, but he also included a hidden clause.

Cough!

"We continue our discussions regarding the next steps for Jiangdong City."

Sha Ruijin withdrew his gaze, surprisingly without showing any displeasure despite having his control over the program's plan taken away.

"OK."

The Standing Committee members responded enthusiastically, scribbling and drawing incessantly. One of them, surnamed Lin, was clearly provoked; it was best not to provoke him.

"Secretary Guofu, the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection should expedite the investigation of Cao Minde and Chang Hui, and try to extract other clues from them as soon as possible to break through their defenses."

Sha Ruijin remained ramrod straight, displaying the authority of a provincial squad leader, and assigned tasks step by step.

"The Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection will expedite its actions."

Tian Guofu nodded, but then tapped the table heavily with his pen, drawing everyone's attention. "But don't get your hopes up too high."

"I'm not trying to demoralize them."

"In the studio, I kept a close eye on Qian Laizhi's reaction. When Chang Hui was taken down, he was a little flustered but didn't lose his composure. It's unlikely that Chang Hui alone could have taken him down."

"besides…"

"Whether based on existing clues or on-site reactions, Cao Minde is involved in collusion and illegal and disciplinary violations, but he should not be on the same side as Qian Laizhi and others."

"We should be prepared to break down the case and treat it as two or even more cases."

"Of course, key evidence is currently lacking."

"I cannot corroborate all my points. If you insist on asking me why, I can only say it's my intuition as a discipline inspection cadre."

Ok?

Everyone looked up at Tian Guofu with surprise. Although this was not a normal meeting, these words could not be said casually and might become a target of criticism from others in the future.

But that's precisely why...

This shows that Tian Guofu is indeed pushing forward with the case.

"I agree with Secretary Tian's view."

Tong Li, who also came from the discipline inspection system, was the first to express his support. Bold speculation followed by meticulous verification is the standard practice for handling cases within the discipline inspection system.

The case is still being led by him and Sha Ruijin... well, it should be the case they are leading. For both public and private reasons, we should express our support.

"The situation in Jiangdong is complex and constantly changing. We should indeed make multiple preparations. In addition, we cannot take a one-size-fits-all approach and lump all illegal and disciplinary violations in Jiangdong into the same basket."

Sha Ruijin nodded.

He didn't express any support for Tian Guofu's words, but every word he uttered hit the other party's key points.

An ally who turns against you is more hateful than a sworn enemy.

It's already commendable that Tian Guofu is willing to contribute now, let alone provide timely updates on other matters.

This moment.

The rat poison incident made Tian Guofu seem less repulsive.

I hate it!

But it can still be used after washing.

"Comrade Tongwei!"

Sha Ruijin softened his voice. He was going to rely on this untrustworthy Public Security Bureau chief again, and he had an indescribable strange feeling in his heart. "The public security system has always been the front line of maintaining social order. The comrades sent down by the bureau must be tough enough to eliminate bad practices in the team as quickly as possible and ensure the personal and property safety of the people."

"At the same time, we must accurately crack down on illegal activities, arrest and detain those involved, and cooperate with the discipline inspection system in carrying out our work."

"Secretary Sha, I understand."

Qi Tongwei stood up and accepted the order.

"Comrade Zuo Tao, the positions vacated during the Jiangdong reorganization need to be filled as soon as possible."

"Minister Pan Lin, we'll have to rely on you and your colleagues in the provincial propaganda department to handle the case information and public opinion."

"Secretary Yuliang, please make sure you are in charge of the Jiangdong Municipal Party Committee."

Sha Ruijin continued to distribute tasks, repeatedly reminding everyone that this was the first major event he had spearheaded in Handong. His gaze finally settled on the three people from the provincial government.

"The three of you, is there anything else you'd like to add?"

"Sha Ruijin asked."

Secretary-General Xiang placed the blame on Lin Zhiyuan, making him the unseen person in charge.

"Director Qi!"

Lin Zhiyuan only said one thing: "The provincial department will send two teams down. One team will be in charge of rectifying the municipal bureau, and the other team will be led by you personally to focus on the club owners."

"I need to know the source of his funds and the source of his illicit goods. You'll be in charge of the latter."

"Regarding the funding issue, I will arrange for other officials to follow up, and the provincial department will handle the initial collection of leads."

"Pack up!"

"Let's go now!"

Qi Tongwei immediately stood up, saluted everyone, and left the meeting room.

"Then let's take action."

Sha Ruijin adjourned the meeting.

The provincial party committee gave Jiangdong time to react in order to lure the snake out of its hole, not to let the criminals escape.

We have to be quick!

Soon everyone dispersed, leaving only Sha Ruijin and Tong Li waiting.

"Secretary Sha..."

Tong Li helped tidy up the boss's thermos and notebook, only to find the person in question lost in thought.

"Childhood Standing..."

Sha Ruijin's throat was dry, and he had completely lost the clarity he had when he was strategizing. He was like a traveler lost in the desert.

"I am here."

Tong Li responded.

"Tong Li...you said that Old Qin suddenly returned the project after the New Year, is that related to Lin Zhiyuan?"

Why would you think that?

Tong Li was astonished.

"I feel that Secretary-General Xiang's last words were a nod of approval. The timing is too coincidental, and Elder Qin's change in attitude is also unusual."

Sha Ruijin shook his head and smiled wryly, "But if we bring in Lin Zhiyuan and President Wang to speak up, then everything that seems abnormal will become normal."

This is also the fundamental reason why he was not angry when Secretary-General Xiang directly transferred control of the program.

Tong Li was speechless.

"Don't worry, even if he really helped me, I have no intention of not fighting for it."

Sha Ruijin suddenly laughed. "I was just reflecting on my own magnanimity."

"Lin Zhiyuan has a sense of the big picture, and so does Tian Guofu. He had previously thrown a tantrum and voted against the project. I thought he hadn't made any real progress and would just go through the motions like before. But this time he actually did his best."

"And Qi Tongwei..."

"Tong Li! We've teamed up with a group of interesting comrades in Handong."

"We can't be too stingy either."

"Once this is over, let's dispose of the documents we have related to the provincial government."

Tong Li felt that this was too hasty. It wasn't even certain whether Lin Zhiyuan had helped or not. Moreover, based on the clues they had found, they could at least cut off the possibility of Governor Liu living a second life.

That way, the pressure they face will be much less, and the deputy squad leader is the squad leader's biggest competitor.

But seeing the clear look in Sha Ruijin's eyes, Tong Li still nodded reluctantly.

"You continue with your work."

Sha Ruijin stood up, patted his trusted general on the shoulder, and said, "I'm going out for a bit. You don't need to come with me."