Nominal: The Handong Game, the Energy System's Counterattack

Governor Liu was naturally happy to see Zhou Chuyi.

He's getting old; he was supposed to retire in four months.

As the second-in-command and governor of Handong Province, he painstakingly maintained the stability of the provincial government in the face of Zhao Lichun's powerful influence.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Sha Ruijin arrived, Zhu Junwu, the third-ranking official in the provincial government and former Standing Committee member and vice governor, couldn't wait to show his willingness to align himself with the new secretary.

This greatly displeased Governor Liu.

The key point is that after Sha Ruijin came to Handong, he didn't visit him, the deputy squad leader, separately.

It's fine for Liu Wenzhong to retire, but he should still be given the respect he deserves.

As the second most powerful person in Handong Province, he was somewhat unhappy with the newly appointed Party Secretary, Sha Ruijin.

Even someone as assertive as Zhao Lichun needs to consult with him beforehand on important matters.

The key point is that Zhao Lichun did nothing wrong in terms of etiquette and rules.

He had originally planned to retire and just endure it for a few months, not wanting to argue with Zhu Junwu, that traitor, and Sha Ruijin.

Unexpectedly, his luck turned around, and he received a call from Old Wei.

Zhou Chuyi, the son-in-law of Minister Sun and a rising star in the energy department, is about to undergo rigorous training.

The location was chosen in Handong, so someone in Handong needs to keep an eye on things.

Although I don't know why they didn't approach the new secretary, Sha Ruijin, the matter fell to Lao Liu.

Old Wei explained it very clearly: he could serve another term, then retire with a one-level raise.

With these things, Lao Liu was very happy.

The key point is that the other party agreed that his son, Liu Jiandong, could work in a ministry.

The departure of Zhou Chuyi and Zhao Dehan, along with a series of personnel changes, created an opening for Liu Jiandong.

Although it was a parallel tune, everyone understood what it meant.

When he serves another term and steps down, his son will be ready to step down as well.

With this change of position, issues of rank and seniority were all resolved.

In other words, the problem he was most worried about has been solved.

All that's left is to do your best to fulfill the promises you made to others.

He even secretly went to Yanjing and met with Elder Wei. In his excitement, he directly said that he would retire on the spot and give his position to Zhou Chuyi.

Old Wei was very pleased with this statement, but given Zhou Chuyi's age and rank, it was impossible for him to do so.

When discussing Zhou Chuyi's position, Lao Liu said that the position of the traitor Zhu Junwu would be very suitable.

As a vice governor or a member of the standing committee, although the rank is vice-ministerial, the prestige of being a member of the provincial standing committee is self-evident.

After he submitted the name, the organization contacted Zhu Junwu for a pre-appointment interview.

The position of executive vice governor seems to represent a step forward.

However, Fujian Province is not comparable to Handong Province. The key point is that he went alone and had no allies.

That's because he's in someone else's territory and doesn't have any powerful backers. That's how this person will be from now on.

With Zhou Chuyi's arrival, the traitor in his provincial government was dealt with.

His remaining task was to stabilize the provincial government and provide Zhou Chuyi with a favorable environment.

Finally, Old Wei said that Zhou Chuyi was still young and it was not appropriate for him to take the lead in many things. He needed Old Liu to step forward and shield Zhou Chuyi from the storm.

Old Liu, despite his advanced age, acted like a young man, taking on all sorts of responsibilities and making guarantees.

He said that whatever Zhou Chuyi wanted to do in Handong, Lao Liu would be there to take the lead.

After all, he was about to retire. An aging emperor, in the land of Handong, no one dared to provoke him if he made a move.

Even Sha Ruijin, he could stand up to him head-on.

Zhou Chuyi smiled and shook Governor Liu's hand. "Governor Liu, you flatter me. I'm here in Handong to learn. Please guide me in the future."

"From now on, I will work under your leadership and be your subordinate."

"I will resolutely follow your instructions and cooperate with your work from now on."

Zhou Chuyi was very polite to Governor Liu, after all, he would be his direct superior from now on.

Even if Governor Liu is retiring, he should still be treated with the respect due to him.

What's more, he's going to serve one more term now.

It seems that even if Zhou Chuyi and his energy department don't give him a push, the provincial governor who has been rumored to be retiring might not be able to step down.

Zhou Chuyi seemed to remember that after "In the Name of the People," there was also "People's Property" (Breakthrough).

In that TV series, the Party Secretary of Handong Province was no longer Sha Ruijin.

However, the governor is still called Governor Liu.

In other words, in the end of "In the Name of the People", although Sha Ruijin defeated Zhao's gang.

However, the suicide of a public security chief and the arrest of the provincial political and legal committee secretary caused instability and economic downturn throughout Handong.

It is estimated that he was eventually transferred away from Handong. In order to stabilize the overall situation, the higher authorities should still let Governor Liu continue to stabilize the situation in Handong.

"Comrade Chu Yi, this is Gao Yuliang, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, and this is Comrade Wu Chunlin, Minister of the Organization Department."

"Secretary Yuliang, Minister Wu." Zhou Chuyi shook hands with the two standing committee members one by one.

"Comrade Chu Yi, welcome to work in Handong."

"This is Comrade He Zhenhui. He's the one who helps me manage things at the provincial government. If you need anything in the future, just go to him, haha."

"Governor He, hello."

"Comrade Chu Yi, welcome, welcome!"

Executive Vice Governor He Zhenhui was already very happy to know that his leader would be serving another term because of Zhou Chuyi.

"This is Qi Tongwei, the director of the Provincial Public Security Department."

"Welcome to Handong, Governor Zhou." Qi Tongwei saluted Zhou Chuyi and then shook hands with him.

"Director Qi, thank you for your hard work."

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After exchanging pleasantries, everyone boarded a yellow Coaster bus and headed straight from the airport to the provincial party committee compound.

The group chatted and laughed all the way until the vehicle entered the compound of the Hantong Provincial Party Committee, at which point they stopped talking.

Besides the welcoming party, other members of the provincial government's party group, along with a group of people, stood in front of the provincial party committee building, waiting early in the morning.

After the vehicle came to a stop, Chen Huali, Secretary-General of the Handong Provincial Party Committee, and Luo Jiarong, Secretary-General of the Handong Provincial Government, stood together on either side of the vehicle door.

"Welcome Minister Zhang to Handong to guide our work." Chen Huali, Secretary-General of the Handong Provincial Party Committee, extended both hands to shake hands with Minister Zhang.

"Welcome Comrade Zhou Chuyi to work in Handong."

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After another round of pleasantries, the group escorted Minister Zhang, Governor Liu, Gao Yuliang, and their entourage into the conference room.

The other members of the Standing Committee of the Handong Committee were already waiting for everyone in their respective seats.

As soon as Minister Zhang entered the meeting room, everyone stood up and burst into enthusiastic applause.

A new vice governor took office without holding a province-wide cadre meeting.

According to convention, this treatment is only given to newly appointed provincial party secretaries or governors.

I heard that when Sha Ruijin took office, he was supposed to hold a provincial cadre conference.

He did not follow the usual practice of having the vice minister accompany him to his new post; instead, he came directly to Handong to take up his post after the appointment letter from the Organization Department of the Central Committee was issued.

Upon arrival, he immediately went down to conduct research, visiting eight cities in sixteen days. There was no provincial conference or ceremony held by the Vice Minister of the Organization Department of the Central Committee.

Zhou Chuyi didn't know how to evaluate Sha Ruijin's actions.

This time, it was just a routine meeting of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, which was an enlarged meeting.

Except for Sha Ruijin, who was conducting research outside the province, the participants from Handong Province participated via video conference.

All other members of the Standing Committee were present, along with members of the provincial government leadership and leaders of relevant provincial departments.

In the video, Sha Ruijin first welcomed Minister Zhang's arrival and exchanged a few polite words.

The meeting was personally chaired by Liu Wenzhong, the governor of Handong Province.

As is customary, we first welcomed Minister Zhang to Handong to guide our work, followed by an introduction of the provincial party committee standing committee members and other attendees.

Let's get straight to the point.

"Next, we welcome Minister Zhang from the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee to read out the decision of the Central Committee."

After a round of enthusiastic applause, Minister Zhang stood at the head of the table and announced the Central Committee's decision:

"In accordance with the relevant work arrangements for cadre transfer."

"Comrade Zhu Junwu will no longer serve as a member of the Provincial Party Committee, a member of the Standing Committee, or a vice governor of Handong Province."

"After deliberation and decision by the Party Central Committee: Comrade Zhou Chuyi shall be appointed as a member and standing committee member of the Handong Provincial Committee of the CPC."

"At the request of Liu Wenzhong, Governor of Handong Province, Zhou Chuyi has been appointed as Vice Governor of Handong Province."

After Minister Zhang announced the Central Committee's decision, the entire meeting room erupted in enthusiastic applause.

Gao Yuliang clapped along with the others, but looking at Liu Wenzhong sitting in front, he was filled with doubt.

The unusual feeling started when I met Governor Liu at the airport.

After speaking with Zhao Lichun, he learned that Zhou Chuyi was not one of the people who came down with Sha Ruijin.

He brought Qi Tongwei to pick him up at the airport so as to make a good impression.

After all, the political situation in Handong is currently unclear, and a member of the Standing Committee is someone he should try to win over.

However, it's a bit odd that even Governor Liu, who doesn't usually get involved in official matters, went to pick them up at the airport.

Governor Liu doesn't look much different; he still has a full head of white hair.

But seeing him today felt completely different.

I saw him a few days ago, and he still looked listless and lethargic, after all, he's about to retire.

However, today he actually went to the airport to welcome Zhou Chuyi in person and even took over the secretary-general's job to chair the meeting.

Looking at the smile on Governor Liu's face, Gao Yuliang was somewhat puzzled.

Could it be that Zhou Chuyi is one of his men? No, could it be that he has gotten involved with the person behind Zhou Chuyi?

This idea gave Gao Yuliang a jolt.

If that's the case, will our Governor Liu still step down?

Not only did Gao Yuliang think a lot about Governor Liu, but Li Dakang was also full of questions as he looked at the revitalized Liu Wenzhong.

The news of Sha Li's marriage to Li was spreading like wildfire in the officialdom of Handong, and even he himself began to believe it.

After all, he knew that Secretary Sha was not good at economics and needed someone to help him with the economy.

And Li Dakang is a master at managing the economy.

If Governor Liu retires, is it possible for him to become governor if he aligns himself with Secretary Sha?

But what is the current situation of Governor Liu, who has not been very active?