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

"Huh?" Hearing Governor Liu's words, Zhou Chuyi didn't expect that what they did seemed to be a bit of a trap for Governor Liu.

There are many things that can't be explained in detail. What Old Wei and the others told Old Liu was that Zhou Chuyi came to Handong to level up, not to cause trouble.

"Oh dear, sir, you're overthinking it," Zhou Chuyi quickly reassured Governor Liu.

"The authorities have a somewhat critical view of Comrade Zhao Lichun's actions in Handong, but they also acknowledge his achievements in Handong."

"If Secretary Sha Ruijin comes to Handong, and if things are done according to the rules..."

"There's nothing wrong with it. We certainly won't be stubborn and target him."

"But what if he overthinks things, or listens to others and ignores the development of Handong, only targeting certain individuals?"

"Or perhaps he wants to become the next Comrade Zhao Lichun?"

"Huh? What do you mean?" Old Liu looked at Zhou Chuyi with suspicion.

"The central government is indeed somewhat dissatisfied with the political environment in Handong, as evidenced by the fact that Comrade Zhao Lichun's recommendation was not considered in the selection of the new secretary."

"However, the central government does not intend to completely deny Comrade Zhao Lichun himself."

"If you were in Sha Ruijin's position, parachuted into Handong, and wanted to accomplish the central government's mission, what would be your first step?"

Upon hearing Zhou Chuyi's question, Lao Liu fell into deep thought.

Thinking about Handong's current problems, I wondered what I should do if he accepted the mission.

After a while, a glint flashed in his eyes.

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"Unity and stability should be our top priorities."

"Yes, we need to unite the majority. Handong is a major economic province, so stability is the top priority. We can't be hasty."

"So, who should the new provincial party secretary first unite with?"

"Of course it's me." Old Liu said this with some discomfort in his heart.

Because so far, Sha Ruijin has not contacted him.

Moreover, the other party did not inform him in advance about this Standing Committee meeting.

"Indeed, with thirteen members on the Standing Committee, the Provincial Party Secretary needs your support as the second-in-command of Handong Province to establish a firm foothold as soon as he arrives."

"Without fully understanding the actual situation in Handong, Secretary Sha should have consulted with you first."

"Moreover, as soon as I arrived in Handong, I heard a lot of rumors, such as the so-called cliques and factions within Handong University and the secretariat."

"Heh, Han University B, Secretary B?" Old Liu snorted when he heard Han University B and Secretary B.

"When Comrade Zhao Lichun was in Handong, why didn't I, Old Liu, hear such rumors?"

Governor Liu has worked in Handong for so many years, he knows a lot of things.

But there have never been such rumors before.

Thinking back to when he was in charge of the economy of Handong Province, he transformed it into the economic powerhouse it is today.

All sectors of Handong Province have remained stable.

So when exactly did these rumors start?

"Tian Guofu?!" Old Liu immediately thought of someone.

"That's right. Everyone thought that Comrade Sha Ruijin came to Handong alone and didn't know much about the situation in Handong."

"What do they want to do?" Governor Liu asked Zhou Chuyi with some concern.

"What are we doing? Picking peaches, of course." Zhou Chuyi sneered.

"So, you think I, Old Liu, am retiring and are excluding me too?" A fierce glint flashed in Old Liu's eyes. "Isn't this ridiculous?"

"This Secretary Sha, wielding the imperial sword of the central government, isn't just thinking about stabilizing Handong." Zhou Chuyi nodded.

"You knew from the beginning? So that's why you came to Handong?" Old Liu looked at Zhou Chuyi.

"Some people go too far in their actions and don't follow the rules, so I was sent to Handong."

Zhou Chuyi smiled sheepishly and pointed upwards.

"Sigh... Old Zhao? Some things were indeed a bit too much. It's good that you can retire from your current position."

Old Liu thought of Zhao Lichun and sighed again.

"Is there someone who doesn't want him to retire peacefully?" Zhou Chuyi asked, looking at Governor Liu.

"Hiss~~" Old Liu gasped, his expression turning serious. "Are they really going to be this ruthless?"

Zhou Chuyi didn't speak, he just nodded.

Old Liu looked up at the ceiling and took a deep breath.

"I understand." Old Liu looked at Zhou Chuyi. "Do as you wish. I, Old Liu, fully support you."

"However, it's best not to embarrass the new secretary at the very first Standing Committee meeting, and it's not something you should be allowed to do either."

Old Liu roughly understood why Zhou Chuyi was targeting Sha Ruijin, and he supported it.

However, the rules are there, and the first Standing Committee meeting shouldn't go too far.

"However, we still need to give him a good talking-to. He can use the Dafeng Factory incident to teach Li Dakang a lesson, so we can use this incident to put him under pressure."

Knowing that Sha Ruijin's motives were not pure, Lao Liu became even more convinced of his own thoughts.

"However, try not to speak during the meeting. It's the first Standing Committee meeting, so don't put yourself at the forefront."

"We'll see how I handle things then," Old Liu said with a smile, looking at Zhou Chuyi.

"You were responsible for the 20 tons of gasoline. The provincial government was in charge of the investigation, and it even reached the Ministry of Public Security."

"Since we're discussing the Dafeng Factory issue, let's delve deeper into this matter during the first Standing Committee meeting."

"Zhao Donglai, the director of the Jingzhou Public Security Bureau, is one of Li Dakang's men. Since Sha Ruijin wants to pair up Sha and Li, he should first eliminate one of their top lieutenants."

"If Sha Ruijin wants to control Li Dakang, I, Lao Liu, will increase the pressure a bit, otherwise how will Li Dakang feel pain?"

The two then discussed in detail the matter of taking down Zhao Donglai, preparing to sow discord among everyone at the Standing Committee meeting.

"Alright, we've set the tone for the first topic."

Finally, Governor Liu concluded by saying that the topic had been covered, and then he changed the subject to the second core issue.

"Next, let's talk about the second item: the personnel appointment and removal plan for 125 provincial-level and above cadres."

"Xiao Zhou, what do you think?"

The atmosphere in the office instantly became somewhat tense when personnel authority was mentioned.

Personnel power is the core power in officialdom, and Sha Ruijin will definitely take some action, but Lao Liu doesn't know what Sha Ruijin will do.

"Sir, this time there are 125 cadres. Is our government's presence a large number? How important is it?"

Zhou Chuyi didn't offer any specific opinions, but instead asked Governor Liu a question.

"Hmm? This time, the list doesn't seem to have much to do with the provincial government."

"The people we need to appoint were already approved at Comrade Zhao Lichun's last Standing Committee meeting."

Governor Liu took a sip of tea and said nonchalantly.

No wonder, Zhou Chuyi thought to himself, no wonder Sha Ruijin in the TV series froze 125 cadres and three members of the provincial government's standing committee, and no one said a word.

Comrade Zhao Lichun is truly kind; he showed Old Liu a great deal of respect before leaving.