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

Wu Xiongfei continued to explain to everyone the issue of the supplementary agreement signed between Shanshui Group and Cai Chenggong.

"The core essence of the supplementary agreement signed privately between Shanshui Group and Cai Chenggong is to circumvent the company's legal employment responsibilities and exempt the major shareholder from resettlement obligations."

"The company stripped away the legitimate rights and statutory compensation rights of thousands of employees."

"In essence, it is malicious collusion to circumvent mandatory legal provisions and maliciously infringe upon the legitimate rights and interests of a third party (the employees of Dafeng Factory)."

"Such clauses are not only unbinding to external parties, but also have no legal effect on the employees of Dafeng Factory."

The conference room fell completely silent, with only Wu Xiongfei's voice echoing in the air.

"As the original major shareholder, Cai Chenggong is burdened with huge debts and has no ability to repay them."

"As the newly established controlling shareholder, Shanshui Group controls all of Dafeng Factory's core assets, land resources, and equity interests."

"The two parties privately agreed that Cai Chenggong, who was insolvent, would bear the entire burden of employee resettlement alone."

"The fact that Shanshui Group, which controls the assets, is completely absolved of responsibility is essentially a way to shift labor costs, hollow out corporate responsibility, and sacrifice the survival and legal rights of thousands of workers."

"The Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee and Government absolutely cannot condone or bail out such behavior of evading their responsibilities and violating laws and regulations."

Wu Xiongfei paused for a moment, his gaze sweeping across the room: "This kind of private disclaimer is only valid between Cai Chenggong and the Shanshui Group."

"It is absolutely unacceptable to act against bona fide third parties, against thousands of victimized employees, or to exempt the company from its legal employment obligations and the major shareholder from its legal responsibilities."

"The legal logic is very clear: employee resettlement, compensation for seniority, and unemployment benefits are legally mandated obligations of enterprises based on labor relations."

"It will not be lost, transferred, or exempted due to private agreements among shareholders or changes in shareholding."

"Therefore, all resettlement compensation costs arising from the closure and demolition of Dafeng Factory and the unemployment of its employees must be paid first from the assets of Dafeng Factory."

"As the controlling shareholder, Shanshui Group enjoys the benefits of corporate equity, land appreciation, and asset disposal."

"At the same time, they must assume corresponding capital contribution obligations, management responsibilities, and employment responsibilities."

"The company has no right to refuse to fulfill its legal responsibilities or refuse to use company assets to resettle employees based on private agreements."

Wu Xiongfei further explained: "As for the internal agreement between Shanshui Group and Cai Chenggong, it is not completely null and void, but the applicable scenarios are limited to the internal recovery between the two parties."

"In layman's terms, Shanshui Group must now make the first investment to fulfill its legal obligation to resettle and compensate workers, resolve labor disputes, and protect the rights and interests of employees."

"After paying the resettlement costs in full, Shanshui Group can file a separate lawsuit against Cai Chenggong in accordance with the supplementary agreement signed by both parties to recover all the funds advanced."

"Internal recourse can never override external legal liability."

"Private agreements must never supersede the law or the legitimate rights and interests of employees."

"This is the most basic judicial principle and a fundamental common sense."

The lengthy legal explanation was clearly understood by all the cadres present.

The previously oppressive meeting room fell completely silent, and everyone's eyes were focused on Li Dakang, waiting for his response.

Li Dakang was completely taken aback by Wu Xiongfei's words. He froze in his seat, his expression changing several times, looking embarrassed. His lips moved slightly, but he couldn't utter a single word in rebuttal.

He knew perfectly well that every word Wu Xiongfei said was in complete compliance with the law and regulations.

He was eager to make a quick buck and wanted to curry favor with the new provincial party secretary.

They completely ignored basic legal logic and fell into the trap of "maintaining stability above all else".

Focusing only on results and neglecting procedures, prioritizing immediate gains over long-term benefits, they have shifted the responsibilities that should have been borne by businesses onto the government.

At this moment, the domineering Li Dakang was, for the first time in a meeting he chaired, refuted point by point and forced into silence by reasoned arguments.

But Li Dakang was, after all, a veteran leader who had been deeply involved in officialdom for many years.

He quickly adjusted his mindset, suppressed his anger, and tapped his fingers on the table twice, the frequency noticeably faster than before.

"Mayor Wu, I agree with the legal principles, logic, and rules you have explained; there are no problems with them."

"But when we do government work and grassroots governance, we can't just talk about books and laws; we also have to consider the overall situation and social stability."

"The current reality is that thousands of workers are emotionally agitated, public opinion continues to escalate, and the risk of a mass incident remains high."

"The fire at Dafeng Factory has started, and many people are still in the hospital."

"The situation is urgent. The provincial party committee has instructed our Jingzhou municipal party committee to immediately resolve the resettlement of the Dafeng Factory employees and the issue of feeding the people."

"Besides those lying in the hospital, many workers at Dafeng Factory live in the factory area. Every day the problem isn't resolved, the risk increases."

"You're talking to me about law, equity, and contracts—do the workers at Dafeng Factory accept that? Does Chen Yanshi accept that?"

Li Dakang subtly pointed out to Wu Xiongfei that Chen Yanshi was behind Dafeng Factory.

Given Chen Yanshi's relationship with Sha Ruijin, it is hoped that Wu Xiongfei will be sensible.

Unfortunately, Wu Xiongfei completely disregarded all of this, saying, "This isn't a question of who acknowledges it or not; it's a procedural issue, a legal issue, and a matter of responsibility."

Li Dakang finally slammed his fist on the table, his eyes fixed on Wu Xiongfei.

"Judicial recourse, corporate accountability, and asset disposal all take time."

"The process is lengthy and the cycle is uncertain. Workers can't wait, and the overall stability cannot be delayed."

"Secretary Sha of the Provincial Party Committee has just taken office and has clearly instructed our Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee to deal with this immediately."

"What's the use of telling me these legal provisions? The fire on January 16th didn't just start at Dafeng Factory; it spread to the provincial party committee and even the whole country!!"

However, Wu Xiongfei is no longer the former mayor of Beiyuan City.

"It is precisely because the situation is urgent that we need to find the right solution."

Wu Xiongfei remained unyielding, stating, "As the controlling shareholder, if Shanshui Group refuses to fulfill its resettlement obligations, the government has the right to intervene, but not to use government funds to cover the costs."

"We can take legal measures: freeze the land assets of Shanshui Group in the Guangmingfeng project and dispose of them in advance to realize their value."

"Ordering Shanshui Group to fulfill its resettlement obligations within a specified period, and applying to the court for enforcement if it fails to do so, are all compliant and legal procedures."

Upon hearing this, Li Dakang's gaze towards Wu Xiongfei changed.

Dongshanshui Group, don't you know who's behind the Shanshui Group?

With Qi Tongwei as the representative of the Han University bang, and Zhao Ruilong, who is Zhao Lichun's only son, are you crazy, Wu Xiongfei?

However, these things cannot be discussed openly.