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

Seeing that everyone's hands were raised, Sha Ruijin finally felt relieved.

"The Standing Committee has passed a resolution to temporarily suspend this list of cadre promotions, which will be jointly reviewed and investigated by the Ministry of Personnel and the Discipline Inspection Commission."

"If there are any reports or controversies about the cadres on this list, we must investigate them thoroughly and give the people and the authorities an explanation."

"Of course, during the investigation, we must rely on evidence, procedures, and facts."

"We must pay attention to the methods and approaches used; we must clarify the issues while also protecting the enthusiasm of our cadres."

When Wu Chunlin saw Sha Ruijin looking at him, his expression became somewhat serious.

"Secretary Sha, what is this deadline you mentioned?"

"No upper limit, no lower limit." Sha Ruijin seemed to be getting a little carried away.

"Secretary Sha, our department conducted a long and rigorous evaluation process regarding the appointment of these 125 cadres!"

"If this batch of appointments is put on hold indefinitely, then the personnel adjustments for the leadership of all thirteen cities in Handong will come to a standstill..."

Wu Chunlin looked at Sha Ruijin hesitantly.

He did have the idea of ​​siding with Sha Ruijin, but you're completely disregarding me, the Minister of Revenue.

"Taking a break and slowing down isn't necessarily a bad thing."

"Minister Chunlin, the Ministry must be extremely cautious in selecting and appointing personnel, especially senior officials!"

Tian Guofu smiled and spoke up for Sha Ruijin.

When Wu Chunlin saw Tian Guofu's smiling face, he gave a wry smile, unsure how to refute him.

"Secretary Sha, Secretary Tian, ​​many key positions in various cities have been vacant for a long time."

"The appointment of the official has been left unresolved for so long, which is not conducive to the stability of the overall situation in Handong."

"I'm not questioning the proposal, but if the personnel appointments are postponed for too long..."

"It would not only discourage those party members and cadres who want to do things and are capable of doing things, but it also does not conform to the principle of democratic centralism."

"Comrade Yuliang, you also raised your hand in favor of this proposal."

Sha Ruijin looked at Gao Yuliang, who had spoken up, and retorted with a smile.

This indicates that it was a joint resolution of the provincial party committee, and you raised your hand as well. Since it has been passed, there's no need to say anything more.

The claim that I do not conform to the principle of democratic centralism is completely unfounded.

"Moreover, the promotion and appointment of cadres in our system is not a matter of queuing up and taking a number. The cadres we promote must be able to withstand the test of the system and the test of the masses."

"That's right, I know that Qi Tongwei, your eldest disciple, is on this list, Secretary Yuliang."

"However, if one's virtue is not commensurate with one's position, disaster will surely follow."

"We must carefully examine and be extremely cautious when appointing someone like Qi Tongwei, who is a sycophant and opportunist."

Li Dakang recovered and, following in Sha Ruijin's footsteps, stabbed Gao Yuliang.

"Comrade Dakang." Gao Yuliang looked at Li Dakang with a serious expression.

"We are discussing the freezing of the appointments of these 125 cadres, but you keep focusing on a drug enforcement hero, the Director of the Public Security Bureau of Handong Province."

"To draw such a one-sided conclusion about a department-level cadre without any evidence is not objective or fair, and the evaluation is too biased."

He looked directly at Li Dakang beside him, his tone unhurried but more serious than ever.

Li Dakang knew that Gao Yuliang was truly angry.

"Comrade Dakang, you insist that Qi Tongwei got to his current position through flattery and opportunism."

"Then why not say it in front of all the Standing Committee members: can the title of outstanding graduate of the Department of Political Science and Law at Handong University be obtained simply through flattery and praise?"

"Was his meritorious service in the fight against drugs, where he held his ground despite being shot three times and refused to retreat an inch, also obtained through currying favor and currying favor?"

"And the stable and orderly social order in the entire Handong Province over the past few years—could that have been achieved with just a few empty words of praise?"

"You say Qi Tongwei is a sycophant and opportunist, but is it because he didn't flatter you, Li Dakang, that you keep harping on him?"

"Does being a good cadre mean flattering you like your Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee's Minister of Responsibility, Ding Yizhen, and Zhao Donglai?"

"The 'good cadres' in your eyes, Li Dakang, are actually a series of problematic cadres. Is there any evidence to support this?"

"You!" Li Dakang stared at Gao Yuliang, but couldn't find a way to refute him.

"Secretary Yuliang, please don't get agitated."

"Am I excited?" Gao Yuliang asked Tian Guofu, who had interrupted.

"Hehe, it's good that you're not excited. The proposal has already been approved by our Standing Committee."

"Secretary Dakang said Qi Tongwei has a problem, but you, Secretary Yuliang, said he has no problem, so let's investigate."

"We will not deny an outstanding cadre without solid evidence."

"If Director Qi has no problems, our Discipline Inspection Commission and the Ministry of Justice will definitely give him justice."

"Of course, we must also investigate cadres with problems thoroughly; we cannot promote cadres who have issues."

Tian Guofu looked at Gao Yuliang with a smile.

Seeing Tian Guofu leave Gao Yuliang speechless, Sha Ruijin smiled.

However, before he could be happy for even three seconds, two coughs made his heart skip a beat.

Upon hearing that familiar cough, everyone stopped discussing and turned to look at Governor Liu, who had been squinting.

"Everyone, Secretary Sha's proposal has been approved."

"Then, the freezing of the appointments of these 125 cadres is a unanimous decision of the Provincial Party Committee, so there's no need to discuss it further."

"But it cannot be frozen indefinitely. The 125 bureau-level officials involved are not just a problem of one department."

"This involves various departments in thirteen cities in Handong. If the investigation takes too long, it will affect the stability of the cadre team."

"I suggest we set a clear timeframe, like one month, what do you think, Secretary Sha?"

Sha Ruijin really wanted to retort, "Not so good?"

But thinking about Lao Liu's fighting ability just now, he, the newly arrived provincial party secretary of Handong, still seemed to have some reservations.

He nodded stiffly, agreeing to Lao Liu's suggestion. Now, Sha Ruijin really didn't want Governor Liu to say anything more.

Old Liu looked at Sha Ruijin and nodded, then smiled and continued speaking.

"Since Secretary Sha agrees, then within a month, we should verify the facts, release what should be released, and deal with what needs to be dealt with."

"This both enforces discipline and protects the enthusiasm of the majority of cadres."

"Of course, personnel issues have always been a core part of our work."

"Our departments and discipline inspection commissions need to have a certain plan when assessing these 125 cadres."

"For example, this list includes many older comrades whose time has come."

"They have worked diligently for most of their lives, and now that they are about to reach their destination, we cannot delay the treatment they deserve."

"Therefore, the assessment of these veteran comrades should be placed in the first batch to reflect our government's care."

"We cannot let these veteran comrades down."

Governor Liu looked at Wu Chunlin and Tian Guofu, who nodded in approval upon hearing his instructions.

However, Sha Ruijin's expression turned somewhat unpleasant upon hearing this.

What's going on? My proposal was approved by the Standing Committee, so why are you, Governor Liu, instructing me on how to proceed?

So, Lao Liu, you mean that by freezing the appointments of these 125 cadres, he doesn't respect veteran comrades and shows no concern for them?

"There are also some key positions, especially those involving the interests of the people and the development of the entire region, which should be assessed more rigorously."

"While maintaining objectivity, we should complete the assessment process for these 125 cadres as soon as possible."