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

"Enter!"

Sha Ruijin's joy vanished instantly, replaced by a heightened sense of unease. He wouldn't interrupt the meeting unless something particularly important came up.

Hu An, deputy secretary-general of the provincial party committee, pushed open the door and quickly went to Sha Ruijin's side to report, "Secretary Sha, Minister Jiang from the higher-level organization department has arrived."

Executive Vice Minister?

Sha Ruijin stood up abruptly. Although they were of the same rank, the other party had a great deal of say in his whereabouts. This was the ultimate dream he had ever had.

Where is Minister Jiang?

"Sha Ruijin asked."

"Right outside the conference room door."

Juan said, "Minister Jiang needs to convey the decision from higher authorities."

"Governor Liu!"

Sha Ruijin immediately turned around, and the latter understood. The two walked towards the door together.

"Secretary Sha, Governor Liu, shall we not disturb you?"

Jiang Bowen smiled and extended his hand to shake hands with the two of them.

"Not at all."

Sha Ruijin greeted him with a smile.

But his gaze fell on the middle-aged man with glasses and a full head of white hair standing behind him. He recognized him; it was Qin Siyuan, the director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau. His heart skipped a beat. Had someone in Handong gotten into trouble again? "I'm sorry to have troubled Minister Jiang to come all this way. Why don't we go to my office and have a chat? Governor Liu and I will be listening to instructions from our superiors."

"There's no need for chatting."

Jiang Bowen waved his hand in refusal, his gaze sweeping over Liu Changsheng. "Secretary Sha, are you having a Standing Committee meeting? The higher-ups asked me to attend as an observer and announce a set of personnel appointments. Is that too much trouble for you?"

"Of course not!"

Sha Ruijin nodded quickly, "The content of the Standing Committee meetings is conducted under the supervision of the organization, and we welcome inspection from higher authorities at any time."

"Comrade Siyuan, together."

Jiang Bowen turned around and said.

"Yes, Minister Jiang."

Qin Siyuan responded.

But these two short sentences reveal a lot: the Standing Committee of Handong is the highest body for daily decision-making in Handong, and non-Standing Committee members are not allowed to participate, except for those like Jiang Bowen who come on behalf of their superiors.

unless…

Sha Ruijin's smile deepened.

Liu Changsheng thought about it more deeply. He noticed the way the other person's eyes swept over him. This day had finally come.

He prepares every day.

He quickly put aside his various thoughts, calmed his emotions, and followed behind, stepping into the conference room he had been in and out of for ten years for the last time.

"Comrades, welcome Minister Jiang and Comrade Qin Siyuan to observe the discussion at this meeting of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee."

Sha Ruijin explained.

The Standing Committee members applauded in welcome.

"Secretary Sha, what is the topic of this meeting? What stage has it reached?"

Jiang Bowen asked casually.

"The topic of this meeting is the appointment and removal of personnel for vacant positions in Diaozhou. We were just discussing the candidate for executive vice mayor."

Sha Ruijin briefly explained the situation, "But the three existing candidates are highly divided among the Standing Committee members, and there is no consensus yet."

"oh."

Jiang Bowen showed a knowing look, but quickly composed himself. "That's perfect. I have two appointment and removal documents here that have been decided by higher authorities. Let me read them aloud."

"please!"

Sha Ruijin's eye wrinkles were so pronounced they were practically blooming, and he didn't even notice whether it was one serving or two.

"Following instructions from higher authorities, and after deliberation, the following decision has been made:"

Lin Zhiyuan is relieved of his concurrent post as Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of the Handong Provincial Committee.

Comrade Qin Siyuan was appointed as a member of the Standing Committee of the Hantong Provincial Party Committee, a member of the Provincial Party Committee, and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission. He was relieved of his post at the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Supreme People's Procuratorate.

Sha Ruijin burst out laughing.

All correct!

He said it was inappropriate to let an executive vice governor concurrently serve as the secretary of the provincial political and legal affairs commission, and this time it has definitely set things right.

Good things really are happening one after another.

"Everyone, please welcome Comrade Qin Siyuan!"

Sha Ruijin clapped loudly, while the other Standing Committee members looked at him strangely. Did this man really not notice that there were now fourteen Standing Committee members?

The position of full-time deputy secretary is currently vacant, but that doesn't mean he doesn't exist!

There's only one possibility...

Everyone had mixed feelings.

Qin Siyuan made some polite remarks, which marked his formal joining of the Handong team.

Of course, there will be subsequent cadre meetings and internal meetings and handovers within the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission, which are unavoidable.

"Comrade Siyuan, local work and the work of the Anti-Corruption Bureau are different. If you have any questions, please consult Comrade Zhiyuan."

After giving his instructions, Jiang Bowen took out another appointment and dismissal document and read it aloud:

"After overall planning and deliberation by higher authorities, the following decision has been made:"

Comrade Zhong Xiaoai was transferred to the position of Deputy Secretary of the Party Leadership Group of the Handong Provincial People's Procuratorate, and relieved of her post as Deputy Director of the Twelfth Procuratorial Office of the Discipline Inspection Commission.

The appointment of the deputy chief procurator of the provincial procuratorate is made by the provincial procuratorate chief procurator upon nomination and review by the provincial people's congress standing committee, in accordance with legal procedures; the division of responsibilities among the executive deputy chief procurators is determined by the party group of the provincial procuratorate.

With a loud bang!

Sha Ruijin's smile froze completely. The Zhong family was out of the picture. Zhong Xiaoai was transferred to the position of Executive Deputy Chief Prosecutor, forming a de facto superior-subordinate relationship with Hou Liangping. This meant that Hou Liangping's position had to be changed.

As for where to move...

Sha Ruijin glared fiercely at Lin Zhiyuan. He thought he had already reached the bottom of Lin Zhiyuan's character, but he didn't expect that was just the surface. There was an abyss below.

it is good!it is good!it is good!

No wonder you weren't in a hurry; it turns out you had it all planned out in advance and were using all sorts of underhanded tactics.

I, Sha, look down on you!

Pooh!

Lin Zhiyuan shrugged in response, saying that what needs to be used should naturally be used, otherwise it will expire and become useless.

As for not informing Zhong Zhengde beforehand, he didn't. Don't talk nonsense; it was entirely Zhong's family's doing.

He was just guessing.

"Given the special relationship between Comrade Zhong Xiaoai and Comrade Hou Liangping, Comrade Hou Liangping's new destination still needs to be decided by Secretary Sha and the Handong Provincial Party Committee."

Jiang Bowen gave Lin Zhiyuan a look, indicating that he had done everything he could and should do, and if he still couldn't handle it, then it was Lin Zhiyuan's fault for being incompetent.

"Yes, Minister Jiang!"

Sha Ruijin forced a smile. "The provincial party committee and the organization department have already taken into account Comrade Hou Liangping's firm character and professional economic capabilities. As a candidate for executive vice mayor of Diaozhou, nominated by Executive Director Lin, I think it is very appropriate."

"Diaozhou has just weathered a storm."

"We need comrades like Hou Liangping, who are both principled and capable, to shine and contribute."

Sha Ruijin gritted his teeth and said, word by word, "What's the difference between this kind of statement and slapping yourself in the face?"

But what could he do?

His father-in-law isn't helping him anymore. Is he supposed to stand up to the Zhong family and Lin Zhiyuan head-on?

When one's power is inferior to another's, one has no choice but to comply.

"I agree!"

Liu Changsheng followed closely behind, trying to raise his hand as much as possible, otherwise he wouldn't have another chance.

The squad leader and deputy squad leader both agreed.

What else could anyone say? Tian Guofu didn't even want to speak up. Only Yang Wanli stared at Lin Zhiyuan with resentful eyes, as if looking at a scumbag who had abandoned his wife and children.

Lin Zhiyuan completely ignored it.

Pooh!

I went to Goudongxi in Luzhou, where a rebellious streak automatically grew on the back of one's head.

The most agonizing part is over.

The personnel discussions for other positions immediately went smoothly, but compared to before, it felt like something was missing.

End of the meeting.

All the Standing Committee members remained in their seats, which made Sha Ruijin, who wanted to get up and invite Jiang Bowen to sit in his office, feel awkward.

This person…

Jiang Bowen glanced at him, "Fine, I won't say anything. Just stay embarrassed! You have no sense of propriety!"