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

It was still the provincial party committee meeting room.

All twelve members of the Standing Committee gathered.

"Today's meeting mainly focuses on the placement of personnel in Diaozhou and discussions on some current key issues."

Sha Ruijin began to speak:

"Regarding the work of relocating the prefecture, Governor Zhiyuan is in charge and Comrade Qingguo is in charge. The overall work has been completed and the transition is complete. However, the vacant positions of mayor and executive vice mayor are related to the economic lifeline of the city. It is not a long-term solution to let other comrades take over for a long time. Today, we will come up with a complete plan."

"Based on the current situation in Diaozhou City, and considering the job requirements and integrity requirements, we have preliminarily determined that Comrades Xu Ruian and Zhang Luosheng are more suitable."

"Xu Ruian, male, 49 years old, is currently the full-time deputy secretary of Harbin Prefecture, Heihe Province, and concurrently the secretary of the Jiangbei District Committee. He previously worked in a research institute and is a typical talent who has transitioned from scientific research. He understands technology, administration, and organizational work, which makes him suitable for the current situation in Harbin Prefecture. Moreover, he was transferred from another province and has clean interpersonal relationships."

"Zhang Luosheng, male, 53 years old, is currently the full-time deputy secretary of Diaozhou and concurrently the head of the United Front Work Department. He is a cadre who has grown up in Diaozhou and is familiar with local affairs. He can take over the work of the municipal government in the shortest possible time."

The five-person group—no, it's time for the four-person group to have a meeting and discuss things.

When Sha Ruijin heard the name Ruian, he was startled. Wasn't that Liu Changsheng's rebellious son? Oh, his surname is Xu, not Liu!

Oh no! Isn't this an even bigger problem?

He searched his memory for this person, and it seemed to be Xu Changhe…

I'm still upset.

Nima!

Sha Ruijin glared at him fiercely. "Lin Zhiyuan, you have no martial ethics. You called in outside help?"

You've lost your own hometown, and you're still asking for outside help!

Have you no shame?

Lin Zhiyuan shrugged innocently. Team Leader Xu had taken so many big risks for Handong, so it wasn't unreasonable to give him some feedback now, was it?

He even wanted to call Team Leader Xu over again to take a stroll around Handong, because half a year is still too short a time.

"The above is the basic information about the two comrades. Please give your comments, members of the Standing Committee."

Wu Chunlin urged.

Research-oriented talents are great! He likes research-oriented talents, and he can definitely use them as a stepping stone to attract another batch.

"I am more inclined to support Comrade Xu Ruian."

Lin Zhiyuan, unaware of the concept of politeness, spoke first, saying, "Young! Professional! Knowledgeable about economics! Most importantly, transferred from another province, with no connection to the local area. Diaozhou is in the foundational stage of a new round of development, requiring the person in charge to invest a lot of time and energy, to be at the forefront, and to lead the city in full mobilization. We cannot allow extraneous matters to distract us."

Got it!

Sha Ruijin pursed his lips. "You've said everything. What else is there for the others to say?"

and…

Xu Changhe is still here!

Putting aside whether he can serve as the head of the inspection team a second time, the entire Handong region owes him a favor.

The other members of the Standing Committee looked at each other in bewilderment.

They expressed their opinions, some longer and some shorter, but more than half still supported Xu Ruian.

The biggest problem in Diaozhou right now is the completely entrenched old relationships. If promoting local cadres causes these old relationships to resurface, all the previous efforts will be in vain.

When raising your hand.

Passed unanimously.

"Next up are the candidates for executive vice mayor..."

Wu Chunlin continued the process, but paused noticeably, with an indescribable strangeness in his expression:

There are three candidates.

"Liu Xiaomin, male, 50 years old, is the current county head of Hao County, Lüzhou. During his tenure, he has driven the implementation of many projects in Hao County, resulting in rapid economic development. He is capable, competent, and has a broad perspective on economic planning and coordination."

Hehehe!

Yang Wanli's lips curled into a wicked smile. "You rebellious son, you're always going against me, aren't you? This time, I'll seize the opportunity to send you out. Hmm, progress. Don't say I'm being unfair."

quack quack!

Yang Wanli couldn't help but let out a duck-like laugh as he thought of something happy, successfully earning a bunch of strange looks.

"Sorry, I choked."

Yang Wanli coughed a few times in a mocking manner.

"Li Chunfang, male, 51 years old, currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee of the Diaozhou Municipal Committee, Vice Mayor, Secretary of the Xinling District Committee, and Secretary of the Party Working Committee of the High-tech Zone. He has deep experience in the industrial sector, and Xinling District has achieved rapid development during his tenure."

"The third one..."

"Hou Liangping, male, 42 years old, currently serves as the Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Provincial Procuratorate..."

Although I already knew.

But when Sha Ruijin heard this name, his heart still ached. "You, surnamed Lin, are you trying to force Hou Liangping to be transferred across systems? Do you have to make him the executive vice mayor of some prefecture-level city?"

Unless the language is inappropriate.

Sha Ruijin wanted to ask, "Lin Zhiyuan, just how much benefit did you receive from the Zhong family? Why did you recommend Hou Liangping for the position of executive vice mayor time and time again?"

Hey!

Why does that sound so familiar?

Before my arrival.

It seems that Gao Yuliang recommended Qi Tongwei for the position of vice-provincial governor time and time again in this manner?

Gao Yuliang went in.

But his shadow is everywhere in Handong. How can I not get rid of this shadow?

God!

"Comrade Liangping, everyone is familiar with him."

Lin Zhiyuan interrupted Sha Ruijin's inner lament, "I already addressed why I recommended him for a cross-system transfer at the Jiangdong personnel appointment and dismissal meeting."

"At that time, the Standing Committee members thought that Comrade Liangping was not suitable, but I could never bear to see such a promising talent go to waste."

Lin Zhiyuan pulled out a basket of books from under the table and handed one to each person. "Therefore, I am once again making personnel recommendations to Minister Chunlin."

"Comrade Liangping is a very studious comrade!"

"These are all the books he reads in his spare time. Some are about politics and law, as Comrade Liangping is currently pursuing a master's degree in politics and law; others are about economics and urban construction. Influenced by Mr. Zhong, Comrade Liangping is very interested in these areas and plans to pursue a degree in economics."

"This isn't just for show. Some of these books show signs of wear and tear, dating back more than a decade. The pages are practically worn out, and they're covered in countless handwritten notes."

"Each of you members of the Standing Committee was once a leader in charge of a region; there are some books you probably haven't read."

"Of course, diligence and a thirst for knowledge are fundamental qualities of every outstanding organizational cadre. It would be unreasonable for an organization to promote a cadre simply because he or she is eager to learn."

"What I want to say is about Comrade Liangping's application and progress in learning."

"I said that."

"Comrade Liangping has a high degree of sensitivity to economic crimes. When the provincial department's special task force was stuck in the investigation of abnormal bank savings rates, it was Comrade Liangping who first discovered the problems of mutual aid societies and illicit wealth."

"In his official duties, Comrade Liangping led the provincial procuratorate's special task force in cooperation with the provincial department and relevant units to quickly screen and identify the loopholes in the mutual aid society system, thereby successfully cracking the entire case."

"Further outward, we assist the Diaozhou Municipal Party Committee and Government in properly and orderly appeasing investors' emotions and maintaining social stability. To this day, we remain in Diaozhou to cooperate with judicial personnel in promoting legal awareness, explaining investment fund supervision issues, and reducing public resistance."

"How could I not recommend such an excellent cadre?"