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

Gao Yuliang paused for a moment after saying this.

"Some of our comrades have devoted themselves wholeheartedly to economic development in recent years and have achieved great results, which we must affirm."

"However, we must also be soberly aware that economic growth cannot come at the expense of the fundamental interests of the people."

"Furthermore, we cannot do so at the cost of undermining the foundation of our party's rule!"

These words were spoken with resounding force.

Li Dakang's face visibly darkened by one shade.

What do you mean? I was talking about Qi Tongwei's matter, and you've dragged me into it again.

The key question is, did I get the economics wrong?

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Li Dakang.

Gao Yuliang is no longer defending himself; instead, he's avoiding the topic of Qi Tongwei's suggestion to Li Dakang to forcibly demolish the property.

The attack directly targeted the problems within the cadre ranks of Jingzhou City, stabbing Li Dakang squarely in the head.

Gao Yuliang paused, picked up his thermos and took a sip of water, giving everyone time to process the information.

"What is our governing philosophy? To serve the people!"

"Where does our power come from? It is given to us by the people! We must never forget this fundamental principle."

"The January 16 mass incident was by no means an accident."

"What did we learn in the process of handling the Dafeng Factory incident?"

"We see the escalating conflict between officials and the people, the public's distrust, and the police force that should be protecting the people standing on the opposite side."

Why is that?

He began to ask and answer his own questions.

"I believe the root of the problem lies in the fact that some of our comrades lack respect for the people when making decisions!"

"They've forgotten the fundamental rights of our organization, forgotten that as a member of the Communist Party, one should always stand on the side of the people!"

Although he didn't name names, everyone knew that Gao Yuliang was referring to Li Dakang.

Just now, Li Dakang accurately understood Sha Ruijin's meaning and brought Qi Tongwei out for torture.

Gao Yuliang saw through their scheme and immediately launched a counterattack.

Qi Tongwei's actions are facts, which he cannot refute, nor can he explain them on Qi Tongwei's behalf.

He dared not refute Sha Ruijin, the newly appointed provincial party secretary, for the time being, but his old rival Li Dakang was about to bear the brunt of his attacks.

However, Gao Yuliang's comments about Li Dakang were a bit harsh.

"Forgetting that as a member of the Communist Party, one should always stand on the side of the people"—this statement, to put it bluntly, directly negates Li Dakang's party affiliation.

If this is defined, Li Dakang will have no future options.

"Secretary Yuliang..."

Li Dakang, his face dark, was about to retort when Gao Yuliang raised his hand to interrupt him.

"Secretary Dakang, I am indeed addressing your issue, but please do not interrupt me; I have not finished speaking yet."

"Since you want to talk, let me ask you: regarding the Dafeng Factory's shareholding structure, have you received any reports or complaints from the public?"

"I have never received any reports regarding the equity issues of Dafeng Factory," Li Dakang said firmly.

"Hehe, no?" Gao Yuliang laughed.

"So, your previous incarnation, Ding Yizhen..."

"What do you mean, my incarnation? That's just that corrupt Ding Yizhen using my name."

"They're saying that on purpose everywhere. I've never said that Ding Yizhen is my alter ego."

Why are you bringing up the matter of incarnation again? Li Dakang immediately became agitated at the mention of Ding Yizhen.

"You didn't say it, but you didn't deny it either, did you?"

"Moreover, you tacitly approved and even condoned Ding Yizhen's actions, didn't you, Secretary Dakang?"

Gao Yuliang wasn't angry at being interrupted by Li Dakang; he just smiled and looked at him.

"That's sophistry and an attempt to slander me," Li Dakang retorted angrily.

"Slander? Wasn't it you, Secretary Dakang, who brought up Ding Yizhen?"

"Ding Yizhen was promoted directly from his position in the Investment Promotion Bureau to Vice Mayor, District Party Secretary, and Chief Commander of the Guangming Peak Project?"

"I was drawn to his ability to attract investment!"

"How did he attract the investment? Are you clear about it? Was there any exchange of benefits with unscrupulous businessmen involved?"

"Did Zhang Shuli, the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of Jingzhou City, and Sun Haiping, the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, both tell you that Ding Yizhen had problems?"

Li Dakang opened his mouth, but didn't dare to deny it here.

"Over the years, Ding Yizhen has always claimed to be the embodiment of you, Li Dakang, wherever he goes. Everyone in Jingzhou knows that. You, Li Dakang, haven't heard of him? Don't you know him?"

"I really haven't heard of it, and I don't know anything about it." Li Dakang stiffened his neck and looked at Gao Yuliang.

"That means you, Secretary Dakang, have lost control of Jingzhou, lost understanding of Ding Yizhen and his subordinates, and your position as the municipal party secretary has been hollowed out."

"The current situation is a result of your dereliction of duty, Li Dakang, as the Party Secretary of Jingzhou City!"

Upon hearing this, Li Dakang froze on the spot.

No, this old comrade Chen Yanshi said I've been sidelined, how come you, Gao Yuliang, say the same thing?

And that last line, it sounds so familiar, isn't that my, Li Dakang's, lyrics?

Hearing this, Zhou Chuyi looked at Gao Yuliang with some confusion. Wasn't this something Li Dakang often said?

How did Gao Yuliang end up using it on Li Dakang?

Zhou Chuyi watched the two of them go back and forth with great interest.

I didn't expect Gao Yuliang's firepower to be so strong. It seems like Li Dakang is about to be overwhelmed.

"Before Ding Yizhen fled, the Jingzhou Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Political and Legal Affairs Commission had both reported Ding Yizhen's problems to you, Secretary Dakang."

"How did you, Comrade Li Dakang, respond? You simply said 'the overall situation is more important,' directly suppressing the issues raised by the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Political and Legal Affairs Commission."

Gao Yuliang's words left Li Dakang speechless.

However, Gao Yuliang did not pursue the attack.

Seeing that Li Dakang did not refute him, he changed the subject: "We must be strict with ourselves in self-cultivation, in exercising power, and in disciplining ourselves."

"Several bureau-level officials in Jingzhou have run into trouble. Secretary Dakang, don't think you can get away with a few words of self-criticism."

"Don't think that just because it's not your problem, it's none of your business."

"Party cadres are all public servants, and they should naturally perform their duties in their positions, being both honest and diligent, clean and capable."

"Be practical in planning, be practical in starting a business, and be practical in being a person."

"In our lives as human beings and in our official duties as officials, we must have courage and a sense of responsibility."

"We cannot use the overall development and economic situation as an excuse to evade organizational management and public supervision."

"That's a sign of low moral character and irresponsibility."

Well, Gao Yuliang has come to the end of his statement.

All the Standing Committee members stared in surprise at Gao Yuliang, whose face was serious.

This passage describes Li Dakang as lacking a sense of responsibility, having a low moral character, and being irresponsible.

This is perfectly timed in light of the problems that have arisen in Jingzhou City.

Li Dakang stiffened his neck and opened his mouth, wanting to refute Gao Yuliang's words, but he didn't know how to start.

Gao Yuliang said that Ding Yizhen and his group's affairs were true, and he couldn't refute them.

Not only did Li Dakang not dare to refute, but all the Standing Committee members present did not dare to speak.