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

Today, Wu Chunlin went to the airport on behalf of the Provincial Party Committee's Party Committee to pick up Zhang, but Vice Minister Zhang's attitude gave Wu Chunlin a real chill.

Zhang, the vice minister of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, gave the coldest evaluation of Sha Ruijin's silence and compromise at the first Standing Committee meeting regarding the freezing of personnel appointment and removal procedures.

A minister who dares not uphold principles, denies his own work, and arbitrarily takes sides is not qualified to do the work.

As for Sha Ruijin, although he was polite to him on the surface.

However, in important personnel arrangements, Sha Ruijin relied more on Tian Guofu, the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission, than on Sha Ruijin himself, the minister who sided with Tian Guofu.

Both ends are not pleased.

Back in his office, Wu Chunlin covered his face in anguish.

Having spent his entire life navigating the treacherous waters of officialdom, Wu Chunlin keenly sensed a dangerous signal from Vice Minister Zhang's attitude today.

He had a premonition that his political career might end in his position as the Minister of the Party Committee of Handong Province.

"What's done is done..." Wu Chunlin sighed and lit a cigarette.

But it was too late for regrets.

All he can do now is cling tightly to Sha Ruijin, hoping for a safe landing and a peaceful retirement.

But what exactly is the purpose of Vice Minister Zhang's visit to Handong this time?

Wu Chunlin thought about it all night, but still couldn't figure it out.

......

Public Security Bureau of Handong Province.

Qi Tongwei arrived at the office early in the morning. Although he was sitting in his chair, his mind was already at the airport.

The news that Vice Minister Zhang from the Organization Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China had come to Handong had already spread throughout the official circles of Jingzhou.

As the Director of the Public Security Bureau of Handong Province, Qi Tongwei learned of the news immediately.

The recent series of events in Handong made Qi Tongwei feel somewhat uneasy.

However, he had a special expectation for Vice Minister Zhang's visit to Handong.

He paced back and forth in his office, unable to contain his excitement, and drove straight to the provincial party committee building where Gao Yuliang worked.

The Provincial Party Committee Building, Gao Yuliang's office.

Gao Yuliang was holding a copy of the History of Ming Dynasty, and he had turned to the section on the Jiajing reign.

Although his gaze was on the pages of the book, his mind was not on the words at all.

Just then, the door was pushed open, and his disciple Qi Tongwei walked in.

"Teacher!" Qi Tongwei said eagerly as he entered the room, his tone filled with undisguised anticipation.

"Did Vice Minister Zhang come to Handong specifically to investigate personnel matters?"

Gao Yuliang looked up at Qi Tongwei, put down the book in his hand, and put on his glasses.

He knew what Qi Tongwei was expecting, but Gao Yuliang knew that these were all just wishful thinking on Qi Tongwei's part.

"What? You think Minister Zhang came to Handong to inspect you?" Gao Yuliang looked at Qi Tongwei with a smile.

Gao Yuliang was furious about Qi Tongwei's recent actions.

Now that Vice Minister Zhang from the Organization Department of the Central Committee has come to Handong, does he think there will be a turning point in his matter of being promoted to deputy provincial level?

Qi Tongwei was taken aback: "Teacher, I..."

"Don't have any unrealistic fantasies," Gao Yuliang sighed.

"Secretary Sha has frozen personnel appointments. Your promotion to vice-provincial level has not been voted on by the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, nor has it been proposed by the Provincial Party Committee, let alone reported to higher authorities."

"Why would the Organization Department of the Central Committee come to Handong for your sake?"

"Vice Minister Zhang's visit this time must be for a major personnel arrangement."

As they were talking, Gao Yuliang noticed that Qi Tongwei had inexplicably become angry.

"Stop your unrealistic fantasies! Work hard, be law-abiding, and stop daydreaming about instant success!"

"The situation in Handong is currently turbulent and people are restless. Many eyes are on our political and legal system."

"The special operation at the procuratorate is going on and on; you don't want the public security system to do the same, do you?"

Gao Yuliang's reprimand was sharp and direct, instantly extinguishing Qi Tongwei's burning aspirations.

Qi Tongwei's face instantly stiffened, and he lowered his head in frustration. His fantasy had been ruthlessly shattered by Gao Yuliang, and all that remained in his eyes was resentment and disappointment.

He knew in his heart that Gao Yuliang was right; his nomination for vice-provincial level hadn't even been approved by the Standing Committee, so it really wasn't up to the Organization Department of the Central Committee to investigate.

But the obsession and resentment in my heart are still hard to quell.

Gao Yuliang sighed inwardly as he looked at Qi Tongwei's unwilling expression.

He knew that his student had too much ambition but too little vision.

To win by half a move against fate—how easy is that?

"Tongwei," Gao Yuliang softened his tone, "Don't harbor any illusions about Vice Minister Zhang's visit this time."

"But you can rest assured about one thing—as long as I, Gao Yuliang, am still in Handong, I will not let you suffer any losses."

"Go back first and focus on your work. We'll discuss countermeasures once Vice Minister Zhang's intentions become clear."

Helpless, Qi Tongwei had no choice but to take his leave.

At the same time, at the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee building.

Li Dakang sat at his desk with a work report from Guangming Peak spread out in front of him, but his eyes did not fall on the report.

Li Dakang's fingers tapped incessantly on the table, making a "tap-tap" sound.

The incident involving the 116 wind turbines has been over for some time now.

The negative impact of this incident has not yet been completely eliminated.

As the Party Secretary of Jingzhou City, Li Dakang was well aware of the immense responsibility he bore.

After the incident, public opinion on the internet was in an uproar, and he, the secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee, was also thrust into the eye of the storm.

Some praised him for his courage and decisiveness, while others criticized him for disregarding the people's livelihood.

But regardless of praise or criticism, one thing is certain—the fire at Dafeng Factory destroyed a significant portion of Li Dakang's political capital.

At this time, Zhang, the deputy minister of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, suddenly arrived in Handong in a low-key manner and refused to be greeted by Sha Ruijin's team. This could not help but remind him of himself.

There are only so many centrally-managed cadres in the entire Handong region.

The place where trouble recently occurred is Jingzhou City, which is under the jurisdiction of Li Dakang.

The 116 major wind power plant incident shocked the nation, sparking widespread public discussion and heated debate across the internet.

As the Party Secretary of Jingzhou City, he is the person primarily responsible and bears an unshirkable leadership responsibility.

Although the incident was handled smoothly afterward and did not continue to worsen, the negative impact had already spread, becoming a major stain on his career.

The sudden arrival of Vice Minister Zhang in Handong, with unclear intentions, made Li Dakang extremely uneasy.

His biggest fear was that this investigation by the Central Organization Department would be aimed at the January 16 Incident, investigating his leadership's dereliction of duty and affecting his career advancement.

Li Dakang became increasingly confused as he thought about it.

He picked up the phone, intending to call Sha Ruijin and ask about the situation.

But his finger hovered over the dial key, then he put it down.

Although he showed an attitude of leaning towards the other party, it seemed that Secretary Sha had not fully accepted him.

He sighed, got up, and walked to the window.

The Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee building is located in the center of Jingzhou City, with bustling streets and heavy traffic outside the windows.

But Li Dakang's mood was as oppressive and heavy as the smog-shrouded sky.

"Secretary," Secretary Xiao Jin knocked and entered. "The office just received a notification that Vice Minister Zhang will be coming to Jingzhou tomorrow afternoon to speak with you on behalf of the Party Committee."

Just as he feared, it happened. Sure enough, they wanted to talk to him. Li Dakang whirled around: "When?"

"They didn't say the exact time, only that it would be in the afternoon."

Li Dakang waved his hand: "Understood. Cancel all the schedules for tomorrow afternoon. I'll wait in the office."

The secretary left.

Li Dakang sat back down in his chair and took a deep breath.

He knew that the conversation tomorrow afternoon would determine his future fate.

Li Dakang was not the only one to receive the notification.

Shortly after returning to his office in the provincial government building, Governor Liu also received a notification.

Tomorrow morning, Vice Minister Zhang of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee will meet with representatives to have a talk with Governor Liu.

Unlike Li Dakang, Governor Liu felt no anxiety upon receiving the notification, only relief and happiness that everything was clear.