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

Sha Ruijin looked at Tian Guofu, remained silent for a few seconds, and then suddenly smiled, though the smile was not deep.

He knew Tian Guofu was changing the subject, but he didn't pursue the matter.

In Handong, he still needed to rely on Tian Guofu, the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission.

"He got involved in political and legal affairs because the political and legal system itself is something that not only we find objectionable, but he, having come down from Beijing, could also see it."

"Or rather, the provincial government also disapproves of Gao Yuliang."

"We used to have Comrade Zhao Lichun, but now..."

Tian Guofu was about to say something more when Sha Ruijin raised his hand to interrupt him.

"Secretary Guofu, Comrade Zhou Chuyi mentioned it today."

"Investigate Lu Yike and his associates for their violations in the Ding Yizhen case—you and Gao Yuliang should lead the investigation."

"But there is one rule: the procedure must be proper and the evidence must be solid. Don't end up like Comrade Hou Liangping, where others can use the procedure as an excuse again."

Tian Guofu nodded: "What about Hou Liangping's side?"

"Go and inform Comrade Ji Changming that he will temporarily serve as the director of the First Investigation Division, and also inform him of the provincial party committee's resolution."

"A section chief? Rank..."

"Still deputy director level." Sha Ruijin's expression darkened when he heard about the question about rank.

"Your disciplinary committee should take Zhao Donglai and Lu Yike away for investigation."

"Go find Gao Yuliang immediately and discuss these issues, as well as the deployment of the special operation to inspect the system."

Speaking of Zhao Donglai, Sha Ruijin felt uneasy.

The head of the Public Security Bureau of Jingzhou City—what a great position, what a pity.

......

At the same time that the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee was holding its meeting, in the compound of the Handong Provincial People's Procuratorate.

Ji Changming, the provincial procuratorate chief, led Hou Liangping, who had just arrived in Handong, into the procuratorate's office building.

Even before the Standing Committee meeting was convened, Sha Ruijin had already held separate talks with Ji Changming and Hou Liangping.

It has been confirmed that Hou Liangping will take over as director of the provincial anti-corruption bureau. However, the appointment of the director of the anti-corruption bureau still needs to be discussed at the Standing Committee meeting.

At this point, no one would have thought that the appointment would not be approved.

Hou Liangping is having a very difficult time in Beijing because of Zhao Dehan's case, which is being handled by the Supreme People's Procuratorate's Anti-Corruption Bureau.

After hearing that Chen Hai had been in a car accident, she begged Zhong Xiaoai for a long time before she was allowed to come to Handong.

To resolve the disciplinary action against him, Hou Liangping now wants to handle several major cases.

Now he always has two things on his mind.

The first matter was a formal complaint filed by Cai Chenggong, the owner of Jingzhou Dafeng Factory, who possessed crucial leads.

This may involve Ouyang Jing, the wife of Li Dakang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Handong Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee.

When Hou Liangping heard the news about Cai Chenggong, he keenly sensed that this was an opportunity for him to turn his life around.

The second incident involved the bizarre car accident of his old classmate Chen Hai, which was caused by his contact with Cai Chenggong, through which he obtained the materials used to report the crime.

On his way to meet her in Yanjing, he was involved in a serious car accident, suffered severe injuries and fell into a coma, and has been bedridden ever since.

All signs point to something very strange, and it's definitely not as simple as an accident.

Of course it wasn't simple. Chen Hai's death wasn't because he obtained Cai Chenggong's whistleblower materials.

These people all thought that Chen Hai's death was related to Cai Chenggong, but in reality, after he came into contact with Cai Chenggong, he received a report from someone else, which led to the incident.

......

Upon arriving at the procuratorate, Hou Liangping did not want to delay for even a moment.

He immediately consulted Ji Changming, hoping to begin work at once.

Cai Chenggong has now been arrested by the Public Security Bureau of Handong Province and is being held in the bureau's guesthouse.

Hou Liangping believed that his relationship with Qi Tongwei meant that he could bring Cai Chenggong back if he took action.

In addition, he also wanted to thoroughly investigate the case of Chen Hai's car accident and to reopen the investigation into the Ding Yizhen case.

But Ji Changming waved his hand repeatedly with a smile to reassure him.

He spoke calmly, looking at Hou Liangping: "The Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee meeting hasn't concluded yet, and there haven't been any official documents regarding your appointment, your new position, or your assigned responsibilities within the Party Group."

"The procedures are not complete, the formalities are not in place, you have not been formally appointed yet, and you do not have the authority to handle cases."

"You've just arrived in Handong, so please settle in first. I've already had your room prepared."

"It's not too late to start work once the appointment documents are issued."

Anyone else would have obediently followed the instructions of the chief prosecutor.

But Hou Liangping was no ordinary person; he was extremely impatient.

"Ji Jian, don't forget how Ding Yizhen escaped."

"It was because of the procedural procedures that Ding Yizhen had the opportunity to escape."

"Chen Hai is still in the hospital, I can't wait."

"Are you really going to try and pin the blame for Ding Yizhen's escape on our provincial procuratorate?" Ji Changming almost laughed out of anger.

Seeing that Hou Liangping was about to speak, he raised his hand to interrupt him.

Ji Changming opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end he just sighed.

He knew Hou Liangping's background—the son-in-law of the Zhong family, from the Supreme People's Procuratorate, he was indeed capable, but also quite impatient.

More importantly, Secretary Sha Ruijin had just spoken with him and clearly expressed his trust and support for Hou Liangping.

Having spent most of his life navigating the treacherous waters of officialdom, Ji Changming knew all too well that while procedures were important, the will of the leader was equally crucial.

"Fine." Ji Changming sighed softly. "Then I'll make an exception this time. I'll take you to the Anti-Corruption Bureau now."

"You take over the work and familiarize yourself with the situation first."

The two walked quickly through the prosecutor's office corridor and went straight to the anti-corruption bureau's office hall.

At this time, the staff of the Anti-Corruption Bureau were performing their duties in an orderly manner, but in reality, their morale was low.

Chen Hai, the director of the anti-corruption bureau, was seriously injured and bedridden, and had been away from his post for many days, leaving the entire anti-corruption bureau leaderless.

Many tasks have stalled, and everyone is waiting to see what personnel changes will follow.

Inside the office lobby, the sounds of keyboards clicking and documents being flipped through mingled together. Everyone was busy with their heads down, but they were all secretly keeping an eye on what was happening in the courtyard.

Ji Changming strode into the hall, and everyone looked up, their eyes focused on him, a sense that something big was about to happen.

Ji Changming cleared his throat: "Comrades, gather together."

Several staff members on duty stood up one after another and gathered in the center of the hall.

Hou Liangping glanced around and found that there weren't many people.

The people from the First, Second, and Third Investigation Divisions, plus a few leaders scattered around, totaled no more than ten people.

Ji Changming stood at the front of the crowd, trying to sound as formal as possible.

"Comrades, on behalf of the Party Group of the Provincial Procuratorate, I announce a personnel appointment: In view of Comrade Chen Hai's current health condition..."

"With the approval of the Provincial Party Committee, Comrade Hou Liangping will serve as a member of the Party Leadership Group and Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Handong Provincial People's Procuratorate."

"Comrade Hou Liangping was transferred from the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Supreme People's Procuratorate. He has rich work experience and excellent professional skills. I hope everyone will cooperate fully in our future work."

As soon as he finished speaking, the hall fell into a deathly silence, followed by scattered, perfunctory applause, which quickly stopped, leaving the atmosphere extremely awkward.

Some people looked at Lu Yike, while others looked at Lü Liang, the deputy director in charge of the work.

In the ensuing silence, the hidden resentment, surprise, and dissatisfaction in everyone's eyes were fully revealed.

Almost everyone found it difficult to accept the new director who had been parachuted in.

"What about Chen Hai?"

In the silence, a woman's voice rang out.

The first to feel resistance and the most intense emotions was Lu Yike, the head of the First Investigation Division.

Most people knew what this hot-tempered section chief was thinking about Chen Hai.

The position of bureau chief belongs to Chen Hai. He's not dead yet, so what's the meaning of parachuting in a new bureau chief?