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

Looking around the entire venue, no one voiced any objection, and Sha Ruijin felt a little happy.

People still give him, the top leader, a lot of face.

"Let me make an explanation here. Comrade Hou Liangping's transfer to Handong was for a special mission. It was a decision made jointly by the leaders of the Supreme People's Procuratorate and myself after discussions."

"He came with important case leads. Because the situation was special and urgent, I spoke with him and then let him get to work."

"If any comrade believes that I have violated the principles of procedure and has not approved his appointment."

"That's alright, we'll continue the discussion on this comrade's appointment at the next Standing Committee meeting."

"Alright, comrades, please raise your hands if you agree with the appointment of Hou Liangping."

Wow, Secretary Sha's gotten a bit cocky when it comes to Hou Liangping.

What does it mean that the Standing Committee will not approve his appointment this time, and that the Standing Committee will continue to discuss his appointment at the next meeting?

What? Do you insist on having him appoint you?

Seeing Tian Guofu nodding along with Sha Ruijin, Zhou Chuyi became excited.

Old Liu wasn't very clear about Hou Liangping's situation.

But ever since Sha Ruijin mentioned the soon-to-be-appointed director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Lao Liu has noticed Zhou Chuyi's actions.

Old Liu didn't care about the head of the anti-corruption bureau.

He hadn't discussed this matter with Zhou Chuyi before the meeting, so there was no prior plan.

But noticing that Zhou Chuyi seemed to have something to say, Lao Liu knew what to do.

"Cough cough..."

That familiar coughing sound came from the left again. Sha Ruijin froze. Could something bad be going to happen?

Sha Ruijin stiffly placed his right hand, which he was about to raise, on the table and turned to look at Governor Liu.

"Governor Liu, do you have something to say?"

Sha Ruijin is truly terrified. Every time Governor Liu opens his mouth, it's as if something bad is about to happen.

"Comrade Ruijin, this is the Standing Committee meeting. You should be careful with your words and actions."

Governor Liu spoke slowly and deliberately, "I don't know how you communicated with Comrade Gao Yuliang before the meeting."

Old Liu gently gestured for the two to hold a three-person group meeting. The fact that even he, the second-in-command of Handong, was unaware of this caused Sha Ruijin and Gao Yuliang's expressions to freeze for a moment.

"Regardless of what special mission Comrade Hou Liangping is carrying, or what clues about a major case he is bringing to Handong."

"But your statement that if the Standing Committee does not approve his appointment this time, the Standing Committee will continue to discuss it at the next meeting is debatable."

"This is the Standing Committee. We must fully promote democracy and correctly implement centralism, so that everyone can fully express their opinions while ensuring that decisions are implemented in a unified manner."

"The principle of democratic centralism is something that every cadre must never forget."

"Especially you, Comrade Ruijin, as the squad leader of Handong, are our leader, so you must always pay attention."

A few words from him made Sha Ruijin's face heat up.

What do you mean, Governor Liu? Are you implying that I am not adhering to the principle of democratic centralism and am running a one-man show?

"Governor Liu, Secretary Sha is just raising the proposal so everyone can discuss it."

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit stiff, Tian Guofu quickly tried to explain for Sha Ruijin.

"Discussion? I don't recall hearing anyone discussing Hou Liangping. Comrade Ruijin just announced that we'd moved on to a vote. Did I hear wrong?"

"Uh..." Tian Guofu didn't know what to say.

"Haha, I just saw that no one was talking, so I assumed everyone was okay and proceeded with the vote."

Sha Ruijin looked embarrassed. "Alright then, let's discuss the matter of Comrade Hou Liangping taking office as the director of the Handong Anti-Corruption Bureau."

At this moment, Sha Ruijin saw Li Dakang looking at Gao Yuliang, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

"Comrade Dakang, do you have something to say?"

"No, I won't say anything more." Since he had been singled out by Sha Ruijin, Li Dakang thought that since it was Sha Ruijin who had suggested Hou Liangping, he didn't want to question it for the time being.

"Hey, tell me, isn't our principle that we can say whatever we want in the meeting, but not discuss it afterwards?" Sha Ruijin looked at Li Dakang with a smile.

Finally, he found a way out; Sha Ruijin really didn't want to confront Governor Liu at this moment.

He's quick to label people; although Sha Ruijin is also an expert in this, Governor Liu's skill is clearly superior.

Before he knew it, he felt like he was being accused of running a one-man show and disregarding the principle of democratic centralism. How frightening!

"Secretary Dakang, do you think Hou Liangping is my student, so you...?"

Gao Yuliang knew his opponent well. Seeing Li Dakang's expression, he turned to look at Li Dakang and spoke directly.

"Secretary Yuliang, is this Comrade Hou Liangping from Yanjing really your student?"

"That's right, he's my student." Gao Yuliang smiled as he looked at the dejected Li Dakang.

"But I didn't transfer him here; Secretary Sha knows that."

"Didn't I just say that Hou Liangping's transfer to Handong is for a special mission?"

"It was a decision made jointly by the leaders of the Supreme People's Procuratorate and me."

Sha Ruijin's response clearly suggested that Li Dakang reconsider whether he should speak recklessly.

"I have no problem. I agree to the appointment of Comrade Hou Liangping."

Li Dakang wasn't stupid. This Hou Liangping was probably someone Secretary Sha wanted to use, so he raised his hand to indicate that he had no problems.

"Do any other comrades have any further questions regarding Comrade Hou Liangping's appointment?"

Thanks to Li Dakang and Gao Yuliang's interruption, Sha Ruijin finally managed to save face and looked at everyone with a smile.

Governor Liu interrupted the voting process, giving Zhou Chuyi a chance to speak, which Zhou Chuyi naturally seized.

"Secretary Sha, I have a question I'd like to ask Minister Wu Chunlin."

Just as Sha Ruijin was about to announce the start of the voting process, thinking that no one would object, he saw the newly arrived Zhou Chuyi raise his hand to speak.

"Oh, Comrade Chu Yi, do you have a question for Minister Chunlin?" Sha Ruijin looked at Zhou Chu Yi with a smile.

He didn't think Zhou Chuyi had anything to say to veto the proposal, so he told Zhou Chuyi to ask whatever he wanted.

But he didn't notice that when Zhou Chuyi spoke, Tian Guofu's face froze.

Sha Ruijin was unaware of Hou Liangping's specific problems, but Tian Guofu did.

"Minister Wu, you just introduced Comrade Hou Liangping, who came from Yanjing, to everyone."

"I would like to ask, did your colleagues in the Organization Department verify this resume before preparing it?"

Zhou Chuyi's gaze calmly fell on Wu Chunlin's face.

"I mean, has all of Comrade Hou Liangping's resume information, including his work performance and awards/punishments during his time at the Supreme People's Procuratorate, been verified?"

Sure enough, Tian Guofu's heart skipped a beat. It seemed that Hou Liangping's ambition to become the bureau chief was now impossible.

The atmosphere in the meeting room suddenly became subtle, and the members of the Standing Committee exchanged glances.

Sha Ruijin's gaze also turned to Zhou Chuyi, a barely perceptible hint of inquiry flashing in his eyes.