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

"Sister-in-law, what did Secretary Chen say?"

Yang Yanhua smiled and pointed to the sky.

"The meeting the day after tomorrow will discuss it, but nobody knows the specifics."

In Luzhou, Chen Luo was actually conflicted after hanging up the phone. The reason was that it was too extravagant to just give up a deputy provincial-level position so easily. According to his past personality, a deputy provincial-level position would at least be worth twice as much.

"Forget it, let's not play Game of Thrones like this. We can't just bully an honest person, can we?"

Shaking his head, Chen Luo calmed down the excitement in his heart.

However, just because Chen Luo gave up doesn't mean others don't want it.

There's a specific role for everyone, and now that the "radish hole" in Handong is empty, those who want to get in aren't waiting for a windfall; they're actively seeking it out.

On Wednesday evening, in the provincial party committee compound, Sha Ruijin received a phone call from his father-in-law.

"Dad, are you saying that the second son of the Jiang family wants to come to our Handong?"

"Yes, I understand that you, the chief prosecutor of the procuratorate in Handong, are in a position equivalent to a deputy provincial level."

"But Dad, this is very difficult."

"It's true that it's difficult, but the conditions offered by the Jiang family are also very generous. Of course, you're not obligated to accept this offer."

Whether it can be done or whether you're willing to do it is entirely up to you; I won't interfere, I'm just acting as an intermediary.

"Sigh, Dad, I'll bring it up at the meeting the day after tomorrow. I don't think there's much hope. You know the situation in Handong. It's one thing that Zhou Jianjun and I don't get along, but as for the others, especially Chen Luo, no one in Handong can control him."

It's not worth pushing Chen Luo towards Zhou Jianjun for a little benefit.

"Yes, Ruijin, you're right. A few months ago, the higher-ups didn't have a very good opinion of you. The reason, of course, was that Handong's economy wasn't doing well. But after Chen Luo took over as the secretary of the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee, the higher-ups felt that you had a broad vision and were a leader who could tolerate the members of the team."

"Dad, then..."

"All I can say is that if you continue to cooperate with Chen Luo to develop Handong, you will have a chance in a few years!"

Hearing this, Sha Ruijin's heart pounded wildly. That was a secondary benefit! Could he really pick it himself?

"I understand, Dad!"

"Okay, just focus on your work and try to hold on for another ten years to pave the way for Xiaojun..."

After hanging up the phone, Sha Ruijin took a deep breath.

His son, Sha Xiaojun, is thirty-five years old and serves as the county magistrate of a county in a western province. Sha Ruijin is well aware that as long as he can protect and support him for ten years, his son can replicate the path he has taken. At that time, wouldn't he become a new powerful and wealthy family?

Besides Sha Ruijin, Zhou Jianjun's side also didn't escape punishment.

"Dad, you mean that the Jia family's son-in-law wants to come to Handong?"

"Yes, and the terms offered are very generous."

"Dad, but..."

"But what? The person upstairs has spoken. We're all in the same circle trying to make a living. Let me tell you, if you can fight for it, then fight for it."

"Dad, what I meant was that Jia Renli has only been a full-fledged department-level official for two years, right? Isn't it a bit of an exaggeration for him to want to be promoted to vice-provincial level now?"

"The Jia family only has one son, so it's understandable that they want things to go faster. It's not like he's going to join the Standing Committee."

Besides, Jia Renli isn't young anymore, he's forty-seven already. He'd better hurry up and eat his shit before it's even hot."

"I understand, Dad. I'll try my best, but I can't guarantee anything."

"Anyway, you can decide for yourself. At the very least, you should arrange for him to be the executive chief prosecutor. This kid from the Jia family has offended people in Guizhou Province and can't stay there anymore. It's not appropriate to transfer him back to the central government, since he was only transferred there less than two years ago."

Zhou Jianjun rolled his eyes. This kind of person... sigh!

"Okay, Dad, I'll hang up now."

Just as he hung up the phone, an unknown number called. Zhou Jianjun answered it with a frown.

"Hello, who are you?"

"Brother Jianjun, it's me, Renli!"

"Little Jia?"

"Yes, yes, I knew you'd remember me, Jianjun. Jianjun, were you on the phone with Uncle Zhou just now? Did Uncle Zhou talk to you?"

"say what?"

Zhou Jianjun tried to play dumb, but Xiao Jia was a straightforward person.

"Come to Handong to be the chief prosecutor! Brother Jianjun, you're the governor now. You were really good when we were kids, always the top student. I knew back then that you'd be the most successful person when you grew up!"

"Um... Xiao Jia, I might..."

"What does Brother Jianjun want to say?"

"No, no..."

Zhou Jianjun swallowed the words he was about to say. He wanted to say that Jia Renli was not suitable to be an official, but if he actually said it, he figured the Jia family would be furious with him.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Zhou Jianjun hung up the phone. The inner turmoil was like dripping water, one drop after another, making Zhou Jianjun feel as uncomfortable as if he had eaten a slug.

"Damn it! The Jia family is making things difficult for people, sending an idiot to Handong..."

In the end, Zhou Jianjun couldn't hold back any longer, and all his good deeds were shattered.

Chapter 322 The Importance of Having Both Sons and Daughters!

Friday arrived in the blink of an eye.

At 10 a.m., Chen Luo returned to the Provincial Party Committee from Luzhou and was looking at documents in the office of the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission when Liu Mingyu's voice rang out.

"Knock knock knock, Secretary Chen, Chief Prosecutor Ji Changming from the Procuratorate just called. He wants to see you and give you his last report."

Upon hearing this, Chen Luo put down the documents in his hand, frowned, and could roughly guess the purpose of Ji Changming's visit.

Taking a deep breath, Chen Luo replied, "Have Comrade Changming come over at 11:30."

"Yes, Secretary Chen!"

Liu Mingyu went directly to notify Ji Changming without entering the house.

At 11:30, Ji Changming arrived at Chen Luo's office door on time and knocked.

"Comrade Changming, come in."

Ji Changming pushed open the door and entered. Chen Luo pointed to the sofa in front of him and said calmly, "Sit down and talk."

After Ji Changming sat down, Chen Luo gestured to him with his eyes that they could begin, and Ji Changming understood what he meant.

"Secretary Chen, I've come to see you. First of all, I, Ji Changming, am about to retire. I'm very fortunate to have been able to work with you this past year. Thank you for your guidance."

These were very official words, but they weren't what Chen Luo wanted to hear.

"Comrade Changming, let's be frank. Over the past year, you have been quite conscientious and responsible in your work at the procuratorate and have also implemented the guidance of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission. Overall, you have done a good job. However, I only have ten minutes, so please get to the point quickly, Comrade Changming."

The meaning is clear: Ji Changming, you only have one chance to speak. Whether it's for yourself or for others, be direct and don't waste time rambling on.

Upon hearing this, Ji Changming could only smile awkwardly, then nodded, "Secretary Chen, it's like this, I've come to recommend a colleague from the procuratorate to you."

"Is this Comrade Guoping?"

Chen Luo's question was also direct.

"No, Secretary Chen, it's Comrade Hou Liangping!"

Chen Luo was stunned for a moment when he heard this. Ji Changming actually chose to recommend Hou Liangping at the last moment?

"Comrade Changming, please explain the reasons."

"Secretary Chen, you are probably familiar with Hou Liangping's situation. If it were Hou Liangping a year ago, I would never have recommended him to you. After all, back then, Hou Liangping kept making mistakes and was also a sycophantic son-in-law from a powerful family."

But Hou Liangping has now undergone a complete transformation. He is now principled, daring, and has smoothed out his rough edges. He is a mature discipline inspection cadre.

I hope that Secretary Chen and the Provincial Party Committee will consider Comrade Hou Liangping in the future.

Chen Luo shook his head upon hearing this.

"These are not reasons. Tell me something I don't know."

Ji Changming was not surprised by Chen Luo's words, but nodded reluctantly.

"Secretary Chen, I only have one daughter."

My daughter didn't get a job in the system either, so my political connections are completely useless. Hou Liangping and I are the closest people in private; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him my godson..."

Chen Luo rolled his eyes. He knew it. Could Ji Changming be the kind of selfless person?

"does it worth?"

Chen Luo stared intently at Ji Changming, who smiled helplessly, "Secretary Chen, this is just a gamble."

"Betting that others will repay kindness?"

I think so!

"Do as you please. Gamblers always end up with nothing. Since you've made the recommendation, Comrade Changming, I won't say anything more."

Hou Liangping's strengths and weaknesses are both very obvious. I will promote him to a suitable position in the future. Alright, it's getting late. You should go back now. You're all retired.

Live a peaceful life from now on, go and see the beautiful landscapes of our motherland, and don't follow the example of that deceased Chen Yanshi and set up some kind of Second Procuratorate.

Do you understand?

"Understood, understood! Secretary Chen, please rest assured, I will definitely not cause any trouble for the organization!"

Ji Changming left, and Chen Luo shook his head as he watched Ji Changming's retreating figure. It wasn't that Ji Changming had made a mistake in recommending Hou Liangping, but rather that the helplessness and heartache he conveyed were truly moving.

If Ji Changming had a son, or if his daughter were pursuing a career in government, Ji Changming would absolutely not have recommended Hou Liangping!

2:40 PM, in the small conference room of the Provincial Party Committee.

Chen Luo arrived just in time, as usual. Everyone except Sha Ruijin and Zhou Jianjun was there.

Today's meeting focused on the personnel discussion regarding the chief prosecutor of the procuratorate, since it's a key position at the deputy provincial level, unlike the usual deputy director-general and director-general positions.

Two minutes later, Sha Ruijin and Zhou Jianjun walked into the conference room, looked at everyone, and then sat down.

"Comrades, the meeting is now in session!"

The first thing is that Comrade Ji Changming of the Provincial Procuratorate has officially retired. The work of the Procuratorate is very important, and our Provincial Party Committee needs to make a decision quickly so as not to affect the normal operation of the Procuratorate. Comrade Chunlin, you are the Minister of Organization. Does the Organization Department have any suitable candidates for consideration?