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

If you submit your resignation, I will approve it.

This phrase, which Li Dakang often used to lash out at his subordinates, was like a boomerang that struck him squarely between the eyebrows today.

"Governor Lin, I..."

Li Dakang still tried to argue his case.

But Lin Zhiyuan raised his hand and pressed it down again.

"Today is my third day working in Handong."

"Secretary Dakang, how many surprises have you given me?"

"The Dafeng Factory protected by twenty tons of gasoline, the roaming oil thieves, the corrupt vice mayor, and this miners' village with its aging gas pipelines—Secretary Dakang, is this a congratulatory gift for my inauguration or a sign of your dissatisfaction?"

"Um?"

Lin Zhiyuan's sharp gaze was like a sword piercing straight at Li Dakang.

Lin Zhiyuan genuinely felt that Sha Ruijin in the original drama had a very good temper. He had only been in office for less than a month and hadn't even held a single Standing Committee meeting, yet he had already encountered so many problems. He was still trying to win over Gao Yuliang and only suppressed Qi Tongwei, while everyone else was targeting the Zhao family.

Of course, Sha Ruijin is ultimately a member of the Chen family and is an integral part of the situation, so his position is different from that of the newly appointed executive vice president.

"I...I..."

Li Dakang really wanted to say that, apart from Ding Yizhen, he was also an innocent victim.

But who would believe that!

This isn't his first day or first year as the Party Secretary of Jingzhou; this is his fourth year. Everyone knows that the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee is his personal fiefdom, and the repeated troubles in Jingzhou are all his fault.

Moreover, Lin Zhiyuan's words just now were too harsh.

If the two had not met privately, but instead discussed it at a provincial party committee standing committee meeting or a democratic life meeting, he would probably have received a talk from the higher-level organization department the next day.

then…

Then he disappeared from the officialdom of Handong.

"Sit down, what are you standing for?"

"This isn't the provincial discipline inspection commission; I don't need a member of the provincial standing committee to stand and make a self-criticism like a primary school student."

Lin Zhiyuan turned his gaze away and asked:

"Tell me, how do you plan to handle the misappropriation of the 5 million yuan special fund for the miners' new village?"

"Governor Lin, the municipal party committee and I have taken control of the finance bureau personnel who were responsible for assisting Shi Hongxing in transferring special funds back then."

Li Dakang finally came to his senses and quickly reported to his superior.

"At the same time, just in case."

"The municipal party committee has passed a resolution ordering the gas company to cut off the gas supply to the miners' new village and surrounding areas, and to arrange for professional personnel to inspect old pipelines."

"The relevant evidence has been compiled and can be submitted to the discipline inspection department for review and to the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission for internal investigation of Zhongfu at any time."

"The city has set up a special task force to investigate the miners' new village and has held talks with senior executives of Jingzhou Zhongfu regarding people's livelihood and safety."

"Further investigation of those involved in the urban area."

Li Dakang remained calm and rattled off a complete set of standard procedures for dealing with accidents at state-owned enterprises.

"not enough!"

But Lin Zhiyuan only said coldly.

"But Jingzhou Zhongfu belongs to Zhongfu Group, which is a state-owned enterprise. Neither the city nor the province can touch it."

Li Dakang hesitated.

The power of any state-owned enterprise is enormous; one can only feel a chill run down one's spine when confronted by it.

"First, we urgently notify all senior executives and their families of Jingzhou Zhongfu, including its subsidiaries, that they are not allowed to leave Jingzhou. In particular, passports and other documents will be subject to strict control and they will not be allowed to leave the country."

"Second, conduct an emergency investigation into Jingzhou Zhongfu's related and trading companies, carrying out surprise investigations."

"Third, completely seal off the miners' new village and relocate them."

"Fourth, notify the Zhongfu Group headquarters to expedite the allocation of a special fund, and for all profits and taxes of Jingzhou Zhongfu to be handed over, Handong will absolutely not pay for their mistakes;"

Fifth, a joint task force with relevant units was established to supervise the site, prevent accidents, and manage public opinion.

"The Handong Provincial Committee cannot interfere in the internal affairs of Jingzhou Zhongfu, but as long as their company is still in Handong, Handong can take charge."

Lin Zhiyuan said coldly.

"If Zhongfu Group has any objections to the payment, just move the resettled people to Jingzhou Zhongfu. I'll take responsibility for whatever happens."

Lin Zhiyuan's attitude was firm and brooked no disobedience.

"Governor Lin..."

Li Dakang's Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed hard and said, "Should we inform Governor Liu and Secretary Gao and hold a Standing Committee meeting to discuss this?"

He felt that the impact of this matter was even more intense than that of the Dafeng Factory.

"unnecessary!"

Lin Zhiyuan raised his hand to suppress Li Dakang's objections, pointing out that the purpose of targeting Dafeng Factory was to uncover the root of the problem and revitalize the entire situation in Handong.

As long as the shantytown renovation issue doesn't really escalate, it's essentially a case of joint corruption between some officials in the Handong government and senior executives of Zhongfu. In addition, the provincial party committee and government have limited influence over Zhongfu in Jingzhou, so what good would it do if it blew up?

"Xiao He!"

Lin Zhiyuan dialed the internal line, "Please ask Minister Pan from the Publicity Department to come to my office now."

hang up the phone.

Lin Zhiyuan looked at Li Dakang again, "I will ask Minister Pan to organize the reporting on the miners' new village, focusing on the whereabouts of the 5 million yuan and the illegal operation process."

"When the time comes, you will represent the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee and Government to accept the interview. Be well prepared, dig deep and thoroughly, let the people know the truth, do not evade relevant responsibilities, but also pin the main responsibility on the irregular operations within the senior management of Jingzhou Zhongfu."

Lin Zhiyuan gestured for Li Dakang to go back to work.

"Yes, Governor Lin."

Li Dakang agreed, but his gaze remained fixed on the other person, the words he had just heard echoing in his ears: "The cadres of Jingzhou are part of the organization; they are not scapegoats for you, Li Dakang."

He seemed to understand the difference between himself and Lin Zhiyuan.

Both men are equally decisive and domineering, but Lin Zhiyuan has a greater sense of responsibility towards his subordinates than he does towards himself.

Tasks are delegated to subordinates, but the responsibility is also borne by them.

Just like the saying, "I'll handle anything."

Therefore, as soon as Lin Zhiyuan arrived in Handong, he easily won over Qi Tongwei and Sun Liancheng, who was under his command.

Within the provincial government, the vice governors, including Standing Committee member and Vice Governor Fang Denggao, were equally obedient to him.

This cannot be explained by Governor Liu's simple personal endorsement.

All of these are nothing more than methods and capabilities.

Li Dakang, lost in thought, had already walked out of the executive deputy's office, where Xiao Jin, who had been waiting for a long time, came to greet him.

"Secretary Li!"

Xiao Jin called softly.

Li Dakang suddenly realized that Lin Zhiyuan's lesson was not about arranging the follow-up matters of the miners' new village, but was clearly teaching him the way of being an official.

His lips curled up, revealing his gleaming white teeth.

Ha ha!

If he doesn't take credit for others' work, doesn't share the blame, and even takes the fall for his subordinates, then is he still Li Dakang?

Perhaps your approach is very impressive.

But I, Li Dakang, will not follow that path. I have my own path to walk, and after so many years, my personality has long been set and is not so easy to change.

"Secretary Li..."

Xiao Jin feels that bosses these days are terrifying.

"Have you notified the relevant departments? Let's go to the miners' village now and see if everyone is there before I arrive."