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

"Secretary Guofu, just now during the meeting when we were discussing freezing the appointments and removals of these 125 cadres..."

"Secretary Sha mentioned that problems have arisen in Handong's party conduct and integrity building, as well as in the appointment of cadres."

"You, on behalf of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, clearly stated that we will resolutely prevent the promotion of officials with problems, strictly prevent problematic cadres from taking office, adhere to strict governance of officials, and select and appoint personnel fairly."

"We will never allow cadres with disciplinary blemishes, misconduct, or dereliction of duty to occupy key positions or wield core power."

"Then the problem with Comrade Hou Liangping today is exactly contrary to the principles you emphasized."

"A deputy division-level cadre who had just been demoted and had received a major demerit was not subject to strict assessment by the provincial party committee and the discipline inspection commission."

"Promoting an anti-corruption bureau director directly to a substantive deputy director-general level position violates the regulations on the selection and appointment of cadres."

"Furthermore, it is a blatant promotion of unqualified individuals and irregular personnel appointments, which seriously violates procedures and political discipline."

After Zhou Chuyi finished speaking, Tian Guofu looked somewhat embarrassed.

He opened his mouth, but in the end only said, "Governor Zhou is right. Promoting someone with a problem is explicitly prohibited by discipline."

Li Dakang broke his silence, realizing that Zhou Chuyi had brought the matter to light.

Therefore, Hou Liangping's appointment would definitely not be approved.

"Governor Zhou is right. In the selection and appointment of cadres, procedures are the bottom line, discipline is the red line, and rules are the high-voltage line."

"Not a single hair can be overstepped, not a single cent can be loosened."

"A deputy division-level cadre who had been beaten and had just been demoted was directly promoted to a substantive deputy department-level position."

"This does indeed violate the regulations on the selection and appointment of cadres, and it is unacceptable."

Li Dakang originally didn't want Hou Liangping to take over Chen Hai's position and contribute to the construction of Han University because Hou Liangping was Gao Yuliang's student.

Given the information provided by Zhou Chuyi, now is the perfect time to kick someone when they're down.

He had no recollection of raising his hand in favor of Sha Ruijin's nomination of Hou Liangping when Sha Ruijin asked him if he had any questions.

Gao Yuliang spoke up at this moment, his tone still gentle: "Governor Zhou, we were indeed unaware of the situation you described before."

"I don't know much about Comrade Hou Liangping's situation at the Supreme People's Procuratorate after he left Handong."

"However, I believe that Comrade Hou Liangping is a righteous cadre, and as his former teacher, I have no doubt about that."

Zhou Chuyi nodded: "Secretary Gao, this is not your fault."

"Comrade Hou Liangping's disciplinary action was taken not long ago."

"The Supreme People's Procuratorate may have intentionally or unintentionally overlooked this point when providing the materials."

"But I believe that since we are going to discuss the issue of cadre appointment, we should have comprehensive information."

"A deputy division-level cadre received disciplinary action less than a month ago."

"He's going to be transferred from Yanjing to Handong to directly serve as the deputy director-general level anti-corruption bureau chief?"

"This not only violates the procedures, but also does not comply with the regulations for the appointment of cadres."

"That's why I suggested earlier that the Organization Department and the Discipline Inspection Commission conduct a comprehensive investigation before discussing it further."

At this point, Zhou Chuyi glanced at Sha Ruijin, his meaning quite clear.

I was just being tactful by suggesting we do some preliminary research, but Secretary Sha insisted I say it. Don't blame me later!

"If the appointment is approved, what will the subordinates think? Where is the seriousness of the cadre selection and appointment process?"

"That's definitely not appropriate."

"The procedures are not compliant, there are risks in hiring people, and it is a case of promoting someone with problems."

"The appointment and removal of a deputy division-level cadre does not need to be reported to the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee; it can be handled by the Party Group of the Provincial Procuratorate and Chief Procurator Ji."

......

Discussions arose one after another. Now that Zhou Chuyi had revealed Hou Liangping's situation, no one thought that Hou Liangping could become the director of the anti-corruption bureau.

Just then, Minister Wu Chunlin noticed that Sha Ruijin's face was dark and gloomy.

Seeing this, he knew his chance to shine had come, so he stood up and apologized.

"Distinguished members of the Standing Committee, the serious oversight in this personnel matter is entirely due to our department's lax oversight."

"As the Minister of Justice, I bear the primary and inescapable leadership responsibility."

"Strict checks and balances were not implemented in the processes of verifying cadres' resumes, checking information, and reviewing qualifications."

"By relying solely on materials transferred by the disciplinary committee and relaxing the review standards, problematic resumes were successfully submitted to the meeting, almost causing a major personnel appointment error."

"I will conduct a thorough self-examination, improve the personnel review mechanism, and resolutely prevent similar problems from happening again."

Tian Guofu was stunned when he saw Wu Chunlin's actions.

Damn, what do you mean? Are you just going to sell me outright?

Left with no other choice, after Wu Chunlin finished speaking, Tian Guofu straightened his posture, took responsibility, and reviewed his mistakes in this matter.

"I also bear direct responsibility for this problem."

"As the secretary of the discipline inspection commission, I am in charge of the work of screening cadres and ensuring their integrity."

"I blindly believed in Comrade Hou Liangping's case-handling abilities and anti-corruption achievements."

"The discipline and conduct of cadres, as well as recent disciplinary actions, have been overlooked."

"The information in the integrity files of cadres has not been updated in a comprehensive and synchronized manner, and the investigation and screening are not thorough enough or strict enough."

"I have obvious shortcomings in my work and oversights in fulfilling my duties. I am willing to accept the criticism from the Provincial Party Committee. Going forward, our Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection will strictly improve the integrity review mechanism for the appointment of cadres."

Sha Ruijin breathed a sigh of relief as he watched Wu Chunlin and Tian Guofu take the pot from him.

After a moment of silence, he suppressed his displeasure and disappointment, his expression gradually regaining its composure, and his gaze solemnly fell on Zhou Chuyi.

"Comrade Zhou Chuyi, you have served in the core organs of Yanjing for a long time and have some knowledge of Comrade Hou Liangping."

"The timely discovery of the problem and the pointing out of loopholes today have helped the Provincial Party Committee avoid a major personnel mishap, and this is a great contribution."

"Let's give Comrade Chu Yi a round of applause."

As he spoke, Sha Ruijin was the first to applaud...

After everyone finished applauding, Sha Ruijin continued, "The information provided by Comrade Zhou Chuyi is very important."

"Procedures and discipline are the bottom line in the selection and appointment of cadres."

"It is indeed inappropriate to promote Comrade Hou Liangping directly from deputy division chief to deputy director level, given that he still has a major demerit on his record."

Seeing that Sha Ruijin's stance had changed, Li Dakang quickly followed up: "I agree with Secretary Sha's opinion on the appointment of a deputy division-level cadre."

"It shouldn't have been brought up for discussion at the Standing Committee meeting in the first place."

"The reshuffling of division-level positions within the provincial procuratorate can be handled directly by Chief Prosecutor Ji Changming."

Gao Yuliang nodded: "Comrade Dakang is right."

"Although the position of director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau is important, given Comrade Hou Liangping's current rank and disciplinary record, he is indeed not suitable."

Tian Guofu pondered for a moment and said, "Governor Zhou's information was very timely."

"I suggest that this matter be handled according to procedure—after all, Comrade Hou Liangping is only at the deputy division level."

"Then let's arrange for him to be placed in a suitable division-level position in the Provincial Procuratorate for now. The specific arrangements will be handled by Comrade Ji Changming in accordance with the cadre management authority."

Sha Ruijin nodded: "Then that's settled."

"Please arrange Comrade Hou Liangping's matter properly according to the established procedures, Comrade Ji Changming. Let's put this issue aside for now."

"When Comrade Chu Yi was talking about Comrade Hou Liangping's situation, he mentioned some information about our provincial procuratorate."

"That is, regarding Ding Yizhen's escape, all other agenda items have been discussed at this Standing Committee meeting."

"With the remaining time, let's discuss Ding Yizhen's situation."

After saying this, Sha Ruijin looked directly at Gao Yuliang.