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

Our Secretary Dakang's eyes reddened when he heard Governor Liu's words.

He looked at Governor Liu, his eyes filled with gratitude for being recognized.

He felt that all the grievances and hardships he had endured over the years were finally understood by someone.

There are still good people in Handong; there are still people in this world who understand you!

Why didn't he show more respect to Governor Liu before?

Looking at Li Dakang's expression, Zhou Chuyi felt nothing, and even wanted to laugh as he handed him a tissue.

Don't rush, Secretary Dakang, Old Liu hasn't finished speaking yet.

After he finished speaking, Zhou Chuyi wanted to see if Secretary Dakang was still moved.

Anyway, Zhou Chuyi didn't think Lao Liu would be kind enough to make excuses for Li Dakang.

Gao Yuliang looked at Governor Liu with a smile. He also wanted to know what this second-in-command of Handong was planning to do.

Sure enough, Governor Liu's next words took a turn for the worse.

"Of course, merits are merits and demerits are demerits. Achievements deserve recognition, but problems must not be avoided."

"We adhere to the principles of seeking truth from facts and evaluating cadres objectively and fairly."

"We must reward merit and acknowledge hard work, but we must also hold people accountable and face up to shortcomings. We will never allow merits and demerits to offset each other, nor will we show favoritism."

Governor Liu's previously cloudy gaze cleared, and his expression became serious.

He surveyed the room, his words forceful and to the point: "Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, there has been a requirement to comprehensively advance strict governance of the Party, targeting Party organizations at all levels."

"Leaders at all levels have set higher, stricter, and more detailed standards and requirements."

"In the new era and on the new journey, development is the top priority, Party building is the greatest achievement, integrity is the bottom line and red line, and building a strong cadre team is the fundamental guarantee."

"In particular, the building of a clean and honest cadre team has been elevated to an unprecedented level."

"Over the past few decades, the whole country has focused on economic development."

"Handong Province has made remarkable achievements in overcoming difficulties and promoting development by seizing opportunities and striving for excellence. Comrade Dakang's hard work and contributions are beyond doubt."

"But we must be soberly aware that times are changing, requirements are changing, and standards are changing."

"The past work model that prioritized development and growth rate is no longer suitable for the new requirements of comprehensively strengthening Party discipline and promoting high-quality development in the new era."

"This is very different from the background of the past few decades, when 'development is the absolute principle' and everything was centered on economic construction."

"Our Handong has achieved great economic development, and Comrade Dakang has made significant contributions."

"But at the same time, the problems that have been exposed are equally shocking."

Governor Liu's voice deepened, carrying an undeniable seriousness.

"In his early years, Comrade Dakang was building roads in Jinshan County. He excessively pursued construction speed and efficiency, ignoring the actual situation in Jinshan County, and forced people to their deaths by imposing quotas."

"During his tenure in Lincheng, while we acknowledge Comrade Dakang's outstanding achievements in breaking through the challenges and stabilizing the economy, we must also face the fact that..."

"His key subordinates were corrupt and fell from power, committing serious violations of discipline and law, which led to investors fleeing the city and almost caused Lincheng's economy to fail to recover."

"Coincidentally, Comrade Dakang was in charge of Jingzhou during this period."

"The head of the Organization Department of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee, the vice mayor, and the director of the Public Security Bureau have all been involved in scandals."

"Why is it always you, Li Dakang? Why is it always you, Li Dakang?"

"Can these incidents, when pieced together, be explained simply as 'accidents' or 'the low quality of individual cadres'?"

"Serious corruption problems have emerged among key officials in a certain region or field."

"It appears to be a matter of personal misconduct and lax discipline among officials."

"Essentially, the problems stem from the failure of local Party committees to fulfill their primary responsibilities, lax daily supervision of cadres, perfunctory anti-corruption education, and loopholes in risk prevention and control."

"It is precisely because of lax daily management, lack of supervision, and ineffective constraints."

"This allowed some officials to take chances and cross the line, ultimately leading to rampant corruption and causing serious damage to the local economy, business environment, and political ecology."

"Comrades, what this reflects is that some of our key leaders have significant shortcomings and oversights in the development of our cadre team!"

His gaze was like lightning, fixed on Li Dakang.

The gratitude on the latter's face froze, replaced by a look of astonishment and a vague unease.

"Comrade Dakang, you are the Secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee, the 'top leader' of Jingzhou who oversees the overall situation and coordinates all parties."

"Our organizational structure has specific responsibilities for each position."

"Party secretaries must focus on party building, maintaining the right direction, and managing personnel effectively."

"This is your main job, your 'responsibility area'! But what reality are we seeing?"

"You devoted the vast majority, or even all, of your energy to economic development, attracting investment, and engineering projects."

"This is certainly important, but you cannot let it lead to neglecting Party building, or necessitating the education, management, and supervision of cadres!"

"Your deputy mayor, your organization minister, and your police chief have all run into trouble one after another."

"As the Party Secretary of the city, shouldn't you ask yourself this question?"

"Have you devoted enough energy to building the leadership team, leading the workforce, and managing cadres? Have you fulfilled your responsibilities?"

Governor Liu's words came out like a machine gun, each sentence hitting the nail on the head, causing Li Dakang's face to turn from red to white, and then from white to green.

He was about to speak in his defense when Governor Liu, not allowing him to interrupt, continued:

"I know that some people might say that Comrade Wu Xiongfei, the mayor of Jingzhou, studied at a party school before."

"Comrade Dakang holds both party and government positions, and he's very busy, so he can't manage everything. That's indeed an objective reason, and I understand."

Governor Liu paused slightly at this point, giving everyone a moment to process.

"But now, things are different." He paused for a full three seconds, a smile on his face.

Everyone knew that Governor Liu's purpose was about to be revealed.

"As far as I know, Comrade Xiongfei has successfully completed his studies at the Party School and returned to Jingzhou to resume his work."

"The division of labor within the organization is very clear."

"The government's job is to manage administration, the economy, people's livelihood, and specific affairs."

"Now that the mayor is back, Comrade Dakang."

"You should boldly and confidently entrust Comrade Xiongfei with the specific tasks of administrative management, economic operation, and people's livelihood protection in the Jingzhou Municipal Government."

"Let him fully perform his duties as mayor and shoulder the responsibilities of government work!"

Governor Liu emphasized, "And you, Comrade Dakang, your focus should be completely and resolutely shifted!"

"As the Party Secretary of the city, your main focus must be on overseeing the overall situation and coordinating all parties."

"Focus on strengthening Party building, our greatest political achievement, and on the ideological, organizational, and conduct development of our cadre team."

"Focus on ensuring the right direction, managing the overall situation, and effectively implementing policies for Jingzhou's development!"

Only in this way can you free yourself from the complexities of daily tasks and think and plan from a higher perspective;

"Only in this way can you have enough energy and time to truly manage your 'responsibility field'."

"We must ensure the effective implementation of Party building work in Jingzhou City and manage and lead our cadre team well!"