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

Chapter 341 Qin Siyuan is coming to Handong?

Old Jia may be willing, but Young Jia may not be.

After a long day at work, Xiao Jia returned to his residence. He had just put down his briefcase and sat on the sofa, squinting and lost in thought, when the phone rang.

When Jia Renli saw that it was his father calling, he answered rather casually.

"Hey, Dad."

"Renli, has no one called you these past two days?"

"Huh? Who called me?"

Old Jia smiled helplessly.

"Of course it's your uncles and elders. What you did in Handong had a significant impact. They've been calling me non-stop."

"You're not asking me to tell you not to take it so seriously, are you?"

Jia Renli asked, and Old Jia told the truth.

"That's pretty much it. The higher you go, the more relatives and friends you become, with your protégés and former subordinates intertwined like lotus roots. This time, seven or eight deputy provincial-level officials and thirty or forty bureau-level officials have fallen from grace. It's inevitable that this has touched a nerve with some people."

"But I'm calling to tell you, Renli, you've done a great job! You can't show mercy to these corrupt officials; you have to sweep them away with swift and decisive action. As for the resistance, the powerful backers behind them, I can handle it all for you."

Old Jia spoke with exceptional pride. His personality was clearly one of moderation, and he only showed this difference in front of his son.

However, Xiao Jia wasn't too keen on this.

"Dad, I'm glad I didn't cause you any trouble."

"Oh, it's not troublesome at all. How are things going between you and Chen Luo?"

"Get along? Dad, that's not the right word. Secretary Chen Luo is a very upright person."

"Pfft, I'm asking if you've gained Chen Luo's trust and support!"

"Dad, you're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask? I can't exactly go directly to Secretary Chen and ask him, can I?"

Besides, you told me to listen to Secretary Chen Luo, and I did as you said.

As for whether Secretary Chen is willing to trust me, that's up to fate. Besides, I don't think Secretary Chen would just kick me aside because he doesn't trust me.

"So you have a pretty high opinion of Chen Luo? That's rare. You used to call all your superiors idiots. Sending you to Handong was definitely the right decision!"

"Dad, I'm not as bad as you say..."

"Let's not dwell on that. Anyway, you did a great job this time, and I'm proud of you!"

"Emotional..."

"Pah, you brat, you're not happy when I praise you. By the way, if any older folks call you, just remember not to take the bait and push it onto me. Also, don't work overtime too late every day. You're not a young man in your twenties or thirties anymore. Your health is the most important thing. That's all, bye."

Old Jia hung up the phone. Although he wanted to chat for a bit and share some experience, he knew his son was stubborn and didn't want to listen to his nagging. It was also getting late, and he didn't want to disturb his son's rest.

Jia Renli hung up the phone, quickly washed up, and went to bed. But while he could sleep, some people couldn't!

In the backmost courtyard of the Hantong Provincial Party Committee compound, Qian Zhiming stood on the balcony, letting the evening breeze caress his face.

After a long silence, Qian Zhiming finally sighed.

When will these frustrating days finally end?

No sooner had he finished speaking than a young man walked up behind him, bearing a striking resemblance to Secretary Qian; he was his son.

"Dad, now that Qiu Yongbao has been brought down, should I sever ties with Qiu Shan? After all..."

Turning back, Qian Zhiming nodded to his son and said, "Of course we need to draw a clear line. You should break up with Qiu Shan. I told you from the beginning that this girl isn't good enough for you..."

"Dad, I was young back then..."

"You were lustful! Don't think I don't know, but it's all in the past, let's not talk about it anymore. Just work honestly at the grassroots level, and in a couple of years, it won't be a problem to transfer you to the county as a deputy county head."

However, if you want to continue climbing the ranks, your personal life can't hold you back. I think Secretary Dakang's daughter is quite nice, but she wouldn't be interested in you..."

"Dad, now that you put it that way, I think Secretary Yuliang's daughter is quite nice."

"Are you out of your mind? Secretary Yu Liang's daughter is over thirty, older than you."

Most importantly, Secretary Yuliang is retiring soon, so the help he can offer you is limited.

The father and son were chatting when Qian Zhiming's phone rang. He opened it and immediately made a shushing gesture to his son to be quiet.

"Hey, old boss, this is Zhiming!"

The tone was obviously obsequious, but it was also very pleasing to the ear.

"Zhiming, there's news about that thing I told you about last time. If it really works out, you won't be all alone in Handong. Even if you can't compete with those people, you can at least get a share of the spoils!"

Upon hearing this, Qian Zhiming was overjoyed.

"Old leader, are you saying that Comrade Siyuan has been officially chosen as the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of Handong?"

"It's probably him. Secretary Xu has no objections this time. Comrade Siyuan lacks grassroots work experience, and his visit to Handong is to fill that gap. You need to cooperate well with Comrade Siyuan, understand?"

"Understood, understood! Old leader, what about Comrade Chen Luo, the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of Handong? Him?"

"As far as I know, the reason why he was able to release the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission is that he may also serve as the Deputy Secretary of Handong."

Otherwise, do you think the position of Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission can be left vacant?

"Deputy Secretary?!"

Qian Zhiming was dumbfounded, but thinking about it, it made sense. If he hadn't caught a big fish, who would throw the small fish in his hand into the fishpond?

"It's probably him. This time, Handong has made quite a stir. It seems that the higher-ups will have Gao Yuliang of Handong retire ahead of schedule. Comrade Siyuan's arrival in Handong is expected to be around this time. You should be prepared."

"I understand, old boss!"

The call was then disconnected.

Only then did Qian Zhiming's son dare to speak.

"Dad, what deputy secretary?"

Upon hearing this, Qian Zhiming sighed.

He said quietly, "My old boss said that Secretary Yuliang might retire early, and the position of deputy secretary will most likely be held concurrently by Secretary Chen Luo."

"Holy crap! Dad, is this for real? Secretary Chen is already a vice-provincial level official before he's even forty?"

"Envious? I'm even more envious than you!"

Qian Zhiming rolled his eyes. He was the one who was wronged, okay?

"Speaking of which, Dad, who exactly is this old boss of yours? How did he manage to find out about this kind of news in advance?"

"It's alright to tell you. This former leader is currently the vice minister in charge of the daily work of the Organization Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. His information is probably reliable."

"Hiss! I see. Who is this Ba Siyuan? How could he directly come to Handong to be the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission? And he even completed his resume, which means his background is not low!"

"Siyuan... he is Qin Siyuan, a current member of the Party Leadership Group of the Supreme People's Procuratorate and Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau!"

Chapter 342 Gao Yuliang Retires, Ruijin Remains Unaware

If Qian Zhiming could get the information, Chen Luo could naturally get it too.

In the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee compound, Chen Luo was sitting in his study reading a book when the phone rang.

Upon seeing the caller ID, Chen Luo answered the phone, then pushed himself up and moved his chair back.

"Mr. Xu, you haven't rested yet?"

The call was from Secretary Xu.

"It'll be quick. I'll go to sleep after this call. Your actions in Handong this time have had a significant impact. Comrade Jia has really stirred up a hornet's nest."

"Ahem, Mr. Xu, although it did cause some nationwide shock, the starting point was good."

Food security is of paramount importance. These corrupt officials are so brazenly reselling national grain reserves. If a once-in-a-century natural disaster were to occur, it would be the ordinary people who would suffer. Even if no such disaster happens, if international financial giants sense an opportunity, the impact would be significant.

"You've got a whole set of theories, alright. I don't mean to blame you or Comrade Xiao Jia. The higher-ups are very supportive. Otherwise, do you think they would have taken away seven or eight deputy provincial-level officials and dozens of bureaus in one day?"

I'm calling you to relay the praise from above.

The exact words of the supreme directive were: "Comrades Chen Luo and Xiao Jia are both excellent. They are both able to view issues and make decisions from the perspective of national and ethnic rejuvenation. They can be given more responsibilities."

"Ah? Elder Xu, did that person really say that?"

"Would I lie to you? Originally, your Deputy Secretary Gao Yuliang was waiting for his time to retire, but this incident has made the higher-ups think that you are perfectly capable of taking on the position of Deputy Secretary right now."

And we must approach the work in Handong from a provincial perspective, especially addressing systemic risks.

"Um, Mr. Xu, I'm a little confused..."

"Hey! Don't pretend, kid. You can't possibly be clueless. You and Tian Guofu are practically inseparable. The higher-ups think that if you become the deputy secretary, you'll have a more legitimate reason to guide the work of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection."

This allows Handong to scale up its satellites without losing control.

"Uh, Mr. Xu, I understand."

"Well, there's one more thing, but it's not very important. Since you've taken on the role of deputy secretary, the position of secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission will have to be vacant. It's impossible for you to hold three positions at the same time."

There are quite a few people eyeing the position of Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of Handong. My original plan was to let Huang Ming take over smoothly when you concurrently serve as Deputy Secretary in two years. But now it's not possible. Huang Ming has only been a deputy provincial-level official for a short time and doesn't have any outstanding achievements that would warrant a promotion.

Moreover, the fact that both of my predecessors were secretaries of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission had connections with me has a negative impact. People who don't know the situation might think I can control everything related to the political and legal work across the country.

Hearing this, Chen Luo curled his lip...

"Ahem, we've gotten a bit off-topic. Aren't you curious about who the Political and Legal Affairs Commission Secretary came to pick you up in Handong?"

Chen Luo shook his head.

"I'm really not curious. No matter who comes to Handong, no matter who is the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, they must carry out their work in accordance with laws, regulations, Party discipline, and Party rules. As for whether they act or not, or act recklessly, I think the higher-ups are well aware!"

But then again, Elder Xu, who is it that has the ability to come to Handong?

In the previous sentence, Secretary Xu wanted to praise Chen Luo, but the next sentence lowered his own prestige...

"I don't know if you recognize the person who came, but he is Qin Siyuan, a current member of the Party Leadership Group of the Supreme People's Procuratorate and Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau."

"Oh? It's him?"

"You know him?"

"I heard it in my past life..."