In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong

Normally, the two would have kept their distance.

Unfortunately, this conference was to welcome the new provincial governor to Handong, so they dared not cause any trouble or disrupt the order.

Chen Hai plopped down, while the members of the Standing Committee of Handong University had not yet arrived on the podium.

Whispering is very common at times like these.

"Tsk, what a bad day!"

Hou Liangping felt annoyed just looking at Chen Hai, and Chen Hai felt the same way.

"That's really bad luck!"

Picking up where Hou Liangping left off, Chen Hai continued, "This morning I met an old man under the overpass who said I was going to encounter a rabid dog and told me to be very careful not to get bitten. Now it seems like I'm going to encounter a rabid dog, but I don't know if this rabid dog will dare to bite people randomly in this kind of place."

"District Chief Chen is quite superstitious. There is no such thing as fortune-telling in the dictionary of us Communists!"

However, given the successive setbacks suffered by District Chief Chen, it's understandable that his materialistic beliefs gradually crumbled.

"Hou Liangping! Stop talking nonsense!"

"I'm talking nonsense? Didn't you start shouting nonsense?"

The two stared at each other, sparks flying unnoticed.

The two men were surrounded by cadres from Jingzhou and the procuratorate, who were well aware of the grudges between Chen Hai and Hou Liangping. Seeing the two start fighting as soon as they met, they were immediately invigorated.

They were practically ready to take out some sunflower seeds and start cracking them open.

Who told them to be just there to create a good atmosphere at these meetings?

They come to meetings just to clap their hands to make up the numbers and listen to how the leaders above them pontificate. To be honest, it's quite boring for them.

Of course, the content of the new governor's speech was almost the direction of the work of the provincial government and the governments at all levels in Handong, so everyone did not come away empty-handed.

Just as Hou Liangping was about to say a few more words to Chen Hai, the delegation from Jinghai City, which was closest to the main entrance, stood up first and clapped rhythmically. The others then understood what had happened and joined in clapping with the staff of the Jinghai delegation.

At the same time, music started playing!

[Coo coo coo, coo coo coo, coo coo coo coo, coo, coo, coo... coo coo coo...]

As the gates opened, Minister Xu walked at the front, followed by Sha Ruijin, Zhou Jianguo, Governor Liu, Gao Yuliang, Tian Guofu, Wu Chunlin, Chen Luo, Li Dakang...

The arrival of the crowd made the applause from the audience even more enthusiastic. Chen Hai clearly felt that Hou Liangping next to him was clapping with a bit more force, and he glanced at him and muttered a complaint.

"Sycophant!"

Liangping pretended not to hear this.

If you don't clap loudly, the leader won't look at you; if you clap but don't smile, the leader will just be wasting his time.

After Minister Xu and other Standing Committee members took their seats on the dais, the background music gradually stopped.

The next step was the usual procedure: first, Secretary Sha Ruijin gave the opening remarks, then Governor Liu delivered his retirement report, followed by Minister Xu announcing the appointment, and finally the newly appointed Governor Zhou Jianjun gave his inaugural speech.

"Hello, comrades of Handong..."

Zhou Jianjun was clever. Knowing that the cadres in Handong were not very familiar with him, he simply gave a brief self-introduction and outlined the main points of the government's work. It all sounded like the same old stuff: stabilizing employment, promoting circulation, and deepening and improving the business environment.

Anyway, it was all the same. Chen Luo would listen while slacking off, holding big meetings for small matters and small meetings for big matters.

The content of his speech to the delegations from various parts of Handong was somewhat vague. To understand Zhou Jianjun's specific governing philosophy, one only needs to hold a few more Standing Committee meetings.

The conference lasted for a full three hours, followed by a welcome dinner and a farewell dinner.

It was already 8:40 p.m. when Chen Luo got home.

Pushing open the door to your home is a place where you don't need to wear a mask.

At this time, the two little ones were still awake. When they saw Chen Luo come back, Chen Zhengxi immediately hung on Chen Luo's biceps.

Just as the family was enjoying a peaceful and happy time, the phone rang.

Chen Luo's expression wasn't very good, but work was more important after all. He went to his study, took out his phone, and saw that it was Zhou Jianjun calling. An inexplicable anger welled up inside him.

"You'd better really have something to say!"

Taking a deep breath, Chen Luo answered the phone.

"Hey Governor Zhou, is there anything else for you this late?"

"Comrade Chen Luo, I've just arrived in Handong and I'm completely clueless. You're someone I know quite well, and we haven't seen each other for more than half a year, so I was just wondering if you have time to ask you about the current situation in Handong."

Chen Luo's face darkened. These words seemed impartial, but Chen Luo could guess what they were really up to without even thinking. They just wanted to drag him into their "club."

"Governor Zhou, I am currently in charge of the political and legal work of the whole province and the local work of Lüzhou City."

Regarding the specific situation of the Handong Provincial Government.

I think you would get a clearer answer if you asked Vice Governor Shen or Vice Governor Yu.

The message was clear: Chen Luo didn't want to get involved in his personal feud with Sha Ruijin.

However, for Zhou Jianjun, gaining Chen Luo's support was tantamount to taking over half of the mountain stronghold in Handong.

His understanding of Chen Luo was still based on their time working together in Suzhou more than half a year ago. He believed that he was Chen Luo's "old boss" and that Chen Luo would find it difficult to refuse him.

"Chen Luo, I'm not very familiar with Comrade Shen Demin and Comrade Yu Manjun, but I'd like to hear your thoughts."

We've been partners for a long time; we worked together really well back in Suzhou!

Chapter 227 Zhao Dagong, Qi Quansheng

Upon hearing this, Chen Luo frowned even more deeply.

“Governor Zhou, I am now the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of Handong Province and the Secretary of the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee, not the Vice Governor of the Provincial Government.”

I know nothing about the work of the provincial government. If there's nothing else, I'll hang up now!

After saying that, Chen Luo hung up the phone.

In Building No. 1 of the government compound, Zhou Jianjun looked at the phone that had been hung up and sighed deeply.

"It seems that using the old leader's name won't work."

Zhou Jianjun shook his head; he was essentially gambling.

I bet that Chen Luo still had feelings for me, and the result is obvious. Chen Luo is no longer the dragon that needs to lie dormant in Suzhou, but a true dragon that is transforming and soaring into the sky!

"It seems we have no choice but to agree to those people coming to Handong. It's better to stir up some trouble in Handong."

Having made his decision, Zhou Jianjun made a phone call.

"Hey Dad."

"Jianjun, didn't you just take up your post in Handong? Why are you calling me?"

"Dad, Plan One failed as expected. Chen Luo has no intention of helping me deal with Sha Ruijin."

Although Handong is not a monolithic entity, I arrived late, and it will probably not be easy for me to gain a foothold in a short period of time.

"Should we consider agreeing to those factions' proposal and muddying the waters in Handong a bit?"

There was a full five minutes of silence on the other end of the phone.

Zhou's father then responded.

"Okay, we'll do it your way!"

But are you really not planning to contact those two people from the provincial government again?

After all, those coming are all wolves; they might not even listen to you.

“Dad, Shen Demin is about to retire, and Yu Manjun has been following Liu Changsheng for eight years. Do you think they will easily side with me?”

Moreover, they are all silent lambs, no match for the wolf, Sarrikin.

"Okay, I'll handle the contacting."

After hanging up the phone, a glint of malice flashed in Zhou Jianjun's eyes.

"Everyone wants to fish in troubled waters, so let's see who has the most skillful methods!"

That evening.

In Bianxi Province, Executive Vice Governor Zhao Dagong received a phone call from his former superior.

"Dagong, the Zhou family in Handong has responded and agreed to send you to Handong. Although you will not be promoted and will remain the executive vice governor, leaving Bianxi will be a new beginning. How high you can go depends entirely on you."

"Thank you so much, former boss!"

"Putting all that aside, it takes courage for you to take the initiative to break out of the framework of Bianxi Province. As your old leader, I'll help you out as much as I can, and this is the last time."

"Don't worry, senior leader, I will definitely not make the same mistake again!"

After hanging up the phone, Zhao Dagong stood up and let out a long sigh of relief, his joy barely concealed.

He felt that continuing to fight Zhong Mingren in Bianxi Province would only lead to mutual destruction, and he did not want his career to end there.

He's only fifty-six years old, still very young!

If he were to confront Zhong Mingren head-on, his political future would be ruined regardless of who won or lost. Therefore, Zhao Dagong directly requested his former leader to transfer him away.

After all, he and Zhong Mingren had reached a point of irreconcilable conflict, and it would be difficult to change the outcome if he continued to stay in Bianxi Province.

Standing on the balcony, looking at the scenery outside, Zhao Dagong was filled with emotion.

Flowers may bloom again, and people may be young again!

Handong is a great place!

With a smile on his lips, Zhao Dagong then disappeared into the darkness.

Dongjiang Province.

At the home of Qi Quansheng, the Party Secretary of Jingzhou City, Qi Quansheng, who also received a phone call from his former leader, remained calm.

"Old leader, are you saying that I will be transferred to Handong as a member of the Standing Committee and Vice Governor?"

"Yes, we have witnessed the development of Jingzhou in recent years. Your work ability is quite good. Three years ago, you were promoted to vice governor and concurrently served as secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee. Now it is time for you to join the Standing Committee."

Handong is a great place; its future development will be faster than Dongjiang's. More importantly, Handong has opportunities!

You're fifty-three now, not young anymore. You understand the principle that if you take one step too fast, you'll always be on the fast track.

He took a deep breath and nodded.