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

Tian Guofu received Sha Ruijin's signal and stepped forward to speak to Li Dakang.

He didn't dare deny what Gao Yuliang had just said, after all, he had quoted that person.

However, he presented objective facts.

The affairs of the entire Jingzhou City were numerous and complex, all weighing on Li Dakang's shoulders. It was perfectly normal that he couldn't manage everything.

"But the more complicated things get, the more we need to stay clear-headed and adhere to the principles and stance of our party."

"Especially in times like these, we must not lose our composure, and we must not go astray."

Gao Yuliang's suppressed emotions erupted, and before Tian Guofu could finish speaking, he immediately retorted.

"In my opinion, this incident must be dealt with seriously and we must reflect on it deeply."

"It is recommended that the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection take the lead in conducting an in-depth investigation into the entire process of Zhao Donglai and the 116 Incident."

"Clarifying responsibilities will serve as a vivid and cautionary lesson for all cadres in the province!"

After Gao Yuliang finished speaking, the meeting room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

His entire speech, every attack, was aimed directly at Li Dakang; every word precisely struck at Li Dakang's heart.

Li Dakang sat there, his face ashen, too intimidated by Gao Yuliang's repeated accusations to utter a sound.

The discipline inspection secretary, Tian Guofu, who had just spoken a sentence, looked up when he heard Gao Yuliang's final suggestion and drew a heavy circle on his notebook.

Gao Yuliang is so annoying! He hadn't even finished speaking when you offered your suggestion?

He still wants to show off in front of Sha Ruijin, so what should he say now?

Zhou Chuyi lowered his head, using drinking water to hide the barely suppressed smile on his lips.

Sha Ruijin looked serious. After listening to Gao Yuliang's speech, his gaze moved silently around the room.

Finally, his gaze fell on Governor Liu, who was sipping tea and seemingly uninvolved.

All eyes immediately shifted from Li Dakang and Gao Yuliang to Sha Ruijin.

The focus shifted to the old provincial governor, who had been firing fiercely just moments before but now kept his eyes closed as if he were asleep.

Li Dakang also turned his head towards Governor Liu, following everyone's gaze.

His gaze towards Governor Liu was somewhat complicated.

The situation at the Standing Committee meeting was so good just now. After the news of Qi Tongwei crying at the grave came out, Secretary Sha laughed heartily.

He both pleased Sha Ruijin and suppressed Gao Yuliang.

At that time, everyone's anger was directed at Gao Yuliang, their old rival.

It was this seemingly asleep former provincial governor who directly exposed the matter of the more than 20 tons of gasoline from Dafeng Factory, thus rescuing Gao Yuliang from his predicament.

Now, the whole situation has completely reversed, and Li Dakang is now being beaten on the head by Gao Yuliang.

The key point is that he can't even talk back.

At this point, Secretary Sha and Tian Guofu were too embarrassed to speak up for Li Dakang anymore.

He looked at Governor Liu, the scenes from the Standing Committee meeting flashing before his eyes, and felt a pang of emotion.

In the Handong region, the provincial standing committee has held more than a hundred meetings over the years, and the rights and wrongs are difficult to discuss.

But everyone noticed that it was precisely on this battlefield of the Standing Committee that this occurred.

It determines the rise and fall of countless officials, hence the ancient saying about aspiring to be the top leader.

He didn't understand why everyone was talking about Li Dakang's various problems, as if today's Standing Committee meeting was destined to be a bad omen for him.

Two hours earlier, Li Dakang embarked on another journey, beginning his first visit to the Standing Committee as the new provincial party secretary.

With the new trend of clean governance taking the lead, Sha Ruijin exerted pressure on the Standing Committee, and Li Dakang seized the opportunity to target Gao Yuliang, his old rival, who was utterly defeated.

It truly had the perfect timing; the vibrant life and flourishing of all things are still vivid in my mind.

In just two hours, this place has become my burial ground, Li Dakang?

No matter how you look at it, Li Dakang is focused on the economy and has achieved political success. Secretary Sha also seems to be trying to win him over, so the advantage is in my hands!

It all depends on whether Governor Liu is willing to speak up and get himself out of this predicament.

Gao Yuliang adjusted his glasses, his gaze behind the lenses filled with scrutiny and curiosity.

He also wanted to see the old provincial governor who had just made such a big fuss.

In the first formal clash of power at the core of Han Dong, which side will they take?

Just now, he was surrounded and attacked because of Qi Tongwei, and Governor Liu came to his rescue.

Now, the pressure is on Li Dakang. Will he speak up again?

Perhaps sensing the gazes of the crowd, Governor Liu straightened his posture slightly.

He raised his head, slowly opened his eyes, as if he had just woken up, his eyes still showing a hint of fatigue.

He first picked up the purple clay thermos on the table, took a sip of water slowly to moisten his throat.

With just this one action, his whole demeanor changed, making everyone's hearts leap into their throats.

Then he cleared his throat and slowly began to speak in his signature, somewhat hoarse and weak voice.

"Secretary Ruijin, comrades."

"After listening to Comrade Dakang's self-criticism and what Comrade Yuliang said, I have learned a lot and have been deeply moved."

In short, a standard opening line that offends no one.

As soon as Lao Liu spoke, Zhou Chuyi almost burst out laughing, thinking about what he was supposed to do.

He quickly picked up his teacup to hide the smile on his lips.

The situation was truly beyond his, Governor Liu's, and Zhou Chuyi's expectations; it was unexpectedly good.

He had already discussed with Lao Liu at this Standing Committee meeting that the goal of removing Zhao Donglai and giving Cheng Du a push had been achieved.

Another issue is dealing with the possibility that Sha Ruijin might freeze the appointments and removals of those 125 officials at the bureau level or above.

However, the balance between Li Dakang and Gao Yuliang has been reversed twice so far.

Sha Ruijin didn't even have a good opportunity to propose freezing personnel appointments.

Now, Li Dakang is so badly beaten that he can't even lift his head.

Sha Ruijin is still thinking of getting Lao Liu to take charge. Isn't this giving them an opportunity to do something they didn't originally intend to do at this Standing Committee meeting?

"After listening to Comrade Dakang's self-criticism and what Comrade Yuliang said, I have learned a lot and have been deeply moved."

He first turned to Sha Ruijin, his face showing a hint of admiration.

"When Secretary Sha took office in Handong, he immediately went deep into the grassroots to conduct research and discovered many problems in our Handong Province."

"Today's Standing Committee meeting first discussed the Dafeng Factory issue, and Secretary Sha pointed out the direction for handling the Dafeng Factory."

"With a secretary like Secretary Sha who cares deeply about the people, we cadres in Handong feel more confident."

This flattery was so subtle and insincere, it was as if it hadn't been done at all, and instead had a sarcastic and unpleasant feel to it.

Everyone knows that the problems at Dafeng Factory involve Secretary Sha's adoptive father, Chen Yanshi. If something goes wrong later, this is using rat poison as a scapegoat.

However, Sha Ruijin showed no expression, only nodding slightly to let him continue.

Governor Liu then turned his attention to Li Dakang and Gao Yuliang.

"Comrade Dakang's self-criticism was very profound and sincere."

"Comrade Yuliang's speech was very insightful, and it's clear that he has studied the spirit of the higher authorities very thoroughly."

Old Liu is very good at mediating disputes.