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

What, is this still going on?

Seeing that Sha Ruijin had mentioned Ding Yizhen again, Zhou Chuyi and Governor Liu exchanged a glance.

When Gao Yuliang saw Sha Ruijin looking at him, his heart tightened suddenly, and a barely perceptible sense of vigilance and wariness flashed in his eyes.

Having been in officialdom for a long time and being shrewd and calculating, he instantly realized Sha Ruijin's intentions.

The other party lost face over Hou Liangping's nomination, and now they're bringing up Ding Yizhen's matter again, probably intending to use Hou Liangping's disciplinary violations as an excuse.

By taking advantage of the situation to bring up issues within the political and legal system and the procuratorial system of Handong, the aim may be to once again put pressure on him as the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission.

However, he maintained his usual refined and composed demeanor, meeting Sha Ruijin's gaze with an unchanged expression.

"Comrades, in my opinion, Hou Liangping's violations of rules and regulations are by no means a single case or an isolated problem."

"What it reflects is the common problems that exist in the national procuratorial system today: a weak sense of procedure, lax discipline, a superficial approach to handling cases, and a blurred boundary between power and responsibility."

"So, do our other administrative departments have the same problem?"

Sha Ruijin glanced around and said, "I think this problem isn't limited to the procuratorial system; it's probably quite common in our public security system as well."

"Zhao Donglai, the police chief of Jingzhou, mentioned earlier, is a clear example."

After saying this, Sha Ruijin looked at Zhou Chuyi, and then at Gao Yuliang.

"Comrade Chu Yi, Secretary Yu Liang, the retirement of a chief prosecutor from the Supreme People's Procuratorate and the demerit given to Director Qin of the Anti-Corruption Bureau are no small matters."

"Has the Supreme People's Procuratorate taken any measures after this incident to serve as a warning to its officials?"

Huh? Rodenticide is causing trouble again?

Did Zhou Chuyi notice Sha Ruijin's target, or Gao Yuliang?

Zhou Chuyi immediately became interested. "Secretary Sha, such a big thing must have happened."

"Because of Comrade Hou Liangping's violation of regulations in handling the case, the Party Committee of the Supreme People's Procuratorate in Beijing has already made a decision."

"A month-long special campaign of 'using cases to promote reform and warn against corruption, as well as discipline and work style rectification' will be launched throughout the entire procuratorial system from top to bottom."

"This action requires that the entire Supreme People's Procuratorate and the Anti-Corruption Bureau be informed of the full picture of Hou Liangping's illegal handling of the case, the results of accountability, and the harmful consequences, and to draw red lines and boundaries."

"At the same time, we will carry out special review and analysis learning, re-learning of laws, regulations, systems and processes, and self-examination and self-correction activities for all employees."

"In addition, as far as I know, the Supreme People's Procuratorate also issued a document to the national procuratorial system."

"All procuratorial systems are required to conduct simultaneous learning and special campaigns."

As expected, Sha Ruijin's guess was correct. Usually, when something like this happens, the system will definitely take measures and learn from it.

He looked at Gao Yuliang with a smile: "Secretary Yuliang, as the Secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission, you are the person primarily responsible for the political and legal work in the province."

"Oversees and manages all political and legal affairs sectors across the province, including public security, procuratorate, courts, and judicial organs."

"Directly connect with the Supreme People's Procuratorate, the Supreme People's Court, and the Ministry of Public Security regarding their various special deployments, document requirements, and work arrangements."

"I'd like to ask you, regarding this nationwide, comprehensive, and high-level special campaign to rectify discipline and work style launched by the Supreme People's Procuratorate, did the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission and the Procuratorate receive the official documents on time?"

"Was the directive communicated, a special meeting convened, and all staff organized for training immediately?"

"As the supervisor in charge, did you personally oversee the implementation of the learning and rectification measures?"

"So far, what are the results of the special study program, the self-examination findings, and the rectification progress of the provincial procuratorial system?"

The unexpected targeted question landed on Gao Yuliang, leaving the political and legal affairs secretary, who had been deeply involved in the officialdom of Handong for many years, somewhat speechless.

Does your purpose, Sha Ruijin, have to be so obvious?

A hint of seriousness flashed in Gao Yuliang's eyes. He quickly adjusted his mindset and expression, and began to play the most standard game of bureaucratic maneuvering.

"Secretary Sha, our Political and Legal Affairs Commission and the Provincial Procuratorate have indeed received the official document from the Supreme People's Procuratorate regarding the special rectification campaign."

"I also immediately instructed the Provincial Procuratorate to organize centralized learning and thematic discussions for its middle-level and above cadres and key personnel, and implemented the initial learning plan."

"However, I coordinate the political and legal work of the entire province on a daily basis, and my daily affairs are numerous and complex."

"Detailed information regarding the specific implementation details, progress, and effectiveness of this special study session."

"I haven't received a work report from the procuratorate yet. Comrade Ji Changming from the Provincial Procuratorate is probably more familiar with it, since he is directly in charge of the procuratorate's work."

This answer was watertight, directly shifting the blame onto Ji Changming.

However, this was not Gao Yuliang's way of shirking responsibility; although he was the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission.

However, his influence in the procuratorate and the court is really limited.

After all, the local faction within those two systems wasn't giving him many opportunities.

Sha Ruijin smiled and did not pursue the topic further.

But then he changed the subject and raised a new question.

"Since Secretary Yuliang is not clear about the actual results of the special rectification campaign, and the specific work should be asked of Comrade Ji Changming, then we will not discuss this matter further and will consult Comrade Ji Changming later."

"Then let's talk about real work issues, and about the more serious and impactful incidents that have recently occurred in the Handong public security and procuratorial systems."

Sha Ruijin's expression turned serious as he stared at Gao Yuliang.

"Secretary Gao, you should be aware of the recent escape of Ding Yizhen, the vice mayor of Jingzhou City, right?"

"I remember at that time, I was still conducting research down there."

"At that time, you consulted me, and I allowed you to make a decision on behalf of the Provincial Party Committee."

"As a result, a department-level official fled directly to the United States."

"This matter has garnered nationwide attention and has had an extremely negative impact. As the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, what remedial measures are planned?"

Gao Yuliang's smile vanished completely. He didn't answer immediately, but instead picked up his teacup and took a sip of water, seemingly pondering how to respond.

"Secretary Sha, the situation regarding Ding Yizhen's escape was quite complicated at the time."

"Since you were not in Jingzhou at the time, several relevant provincial committees held an emergency meeting and made arrangements—"

"Oh? What's the plan?" Sha Ruijin asked.

"On behalf of the Provincial Party Committee, I have ordered Comrade Qi Tongwei of the Provincial Public Security Department to establish a special fugitive pursuit team, hoping to bring Ding Yizhen back to China as soon as possible to accept the investigation."

"However, we don't have an extradition treaty with the U.S., so pursuing fugitives might be a bit difficult..."

Sha Ruijin and the other Standing Committee members waited for Gao Yuliang to continue, but after a long time, there was still no follow-up.

"Hmm? So a fugitive pursuit team has been formed, what about the other arrangements?"

Sha Ruijin looked at Gao Yuliang in surprise, "So, there are no other arrangements?"

Gao Yuliang was unusually speechless. Ding Yizhen's matter really had little to do with him.

Why are you staring at me, Sha Ruijin, and asking me this?

"Ding Yizhen's escape overseas is already a fait accompli."

"Then, let me ask you another question: Who will be held responsible for Ding Yizhen's escape?"

Sha Ruijin tapped his fingers on the conference table, looking at everyone seriously.