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

"Let's be frank, Chen Luo. I don't know why you in Handong District transferred my eldest son to Guangming District as the district head. Can you please not include my eldest son in our past grievances?"

"Minister Jiang, I don't understand what you're saying. We in Handong follow organizational procedures when it comes to personnel matters. The decision to transfer Comrade Jiang Kang to Handong was made after organizational review."

As for the grudges and grievances Minister Jiang mentioned, Minister Jiang, I think you owe our comrades in Handong an apology!

Jiang Dehai understood what he was saying.

"Comrade Chen Luo, I'm sorry!"

“Minister Jiang, it’s not enough to just apologize to me. When you came to Handong last time, you belittled all the comrades of our Handong Provincial Party Committee. Compared to your apology to me now, I think they deserve more respect!”

"Comrade Chen Luo, I understand. Could you please give me their contact information? I'll call them one by one to apologize!"

"Minister Jiang, your understanding is very good! If you can admit your mistakes and correct them, there is room for maneuver. We in Handong are not vengeful; we are all serving the people."

As long as Comrade Jiang Kang wholeheartedly serves the people, I believe our Handong Provincial Party Committee will treat him fairly.

"Yes, yes, Comrade Chen Luo, your words are insightful!"

"Minister Jiang, I'm quite busy with work, so I'll stop here for now. I'll send you the contact information of the other comrades later. I accept your apology, and I also hope that the other comrades in Handong will accept your apology."

"Okay, thank you, Comrade Chen Luo. I won't disturb your work any longer."

After saying that, Chen Luo hung up the phone.

Jiang Dehai's face was flushed red. He had never felt so frustrated in his life... But for the sake of his son, he, as a father, had to hold on no matter what!

A few minutes later, Chen Luo sent Jiang Dehai the contact information of Li Dakang and others via text message.

Looking at the long list of phone numbers, Jiang Dehai curled his lip.

Of the thirteen members of the Standing Committee of Handong, only Lu Zheng'an didn't have a phone number; the others did. This means he still has to apologize eleven times!

Chapter 371 Apologizes Twelve Times, Inspects the Bright District

The phone calls came one after another. Jiang Dehai adopted a very humble posture, as if he were not a ministerial-level official, but a subordinate pleading for leniency.

This made everyone in Handong very happy.

Especially for Li Dakang and others, this was the first time in their lives they had been treated this way by a ministerial-level official.

The other party's cautious tone was just like the obsequious tone of other cadres in Jingzhou when he usually reprimanded them—it was truly satisfying!

However, while some are easy to talk to, others are not.

Seeing Zhao Dagong's name, Jiang Dehai's heart skipped a beat. After taking a deep breath, he still dialed the number.

"Hello, is this Comrade Dagong?"

"I'm Zhao Dagong, and who are you?"

"Hello, Comrade Dagong, I am Jiang Dehai!"

"Minister Jiang?"

"Yes, it's me!"

"Minister Jiang, did you call me to reprimand us at Handong? Or do you think I, Zhao Dagong, am someone you can easily bully? Minister Jiang, haven't you learned your lesson yet?"

Every word was barbed, leaving Jiang Dehai with a feeling of discomfort stuck in his throat.

"Comrade Dagong, you've misunderstood."

"I am perfectly sober!"

"Ah, Comrade Dagong, I've come to apologize to you. I was arrogant and disrespectful when I came to Handong that time."

During this period, I have deeply reflected on my mistakes and realized them. I want to apologize to Comrade Dagong and hope that he can understand.

"Minister Jiang, I have to criticize you a bit. We all know why you apologized afterwards, but I still remember your arrogance and rudeness at the time."

As cadres, we cannot, just because we hold higher ranks, point fingers at or act arrogantly towards those of lower rank. This is not the behavior of Communist Party cadres; it is typical bureaucratic thinking, and we must resolutely eliminate such behavior!

"Comrade Dagong, your criticism is spot on!"

Jiang Dehai was on the verge of collapse, while Zhao Dagong was handling the situation very well.

"Minister Jiang, your attitude in admitting your mistake is very good. Although I am still very angry, I am willing to accept your apology."

After making eleven phone calls, Jiang Dehai felt completely drained. He slumped in his chair, panting heavily. He had never felt so frustrated in his life!

A week has passed in the blink of an eye.

The investigation by Handong into Jiangning is nearing its end. The basic evidence has been collected, and Handong will now file a public prosecution, initiating the judicial process.

At the same time, Jiang Kang and Mei Xiaoge completed the formalities and officially went to Handong to take up their posts.

The process was expedited, so there was no need to wait a month for the public announcement before taking office.

On Monday morning, Song Meixiaoge and Jiang Kang, deputy ministers of the Organization Department of the Handong Provincial Party Committee, took office in Guangming District.

After announcing the organizational appointments, Jiang Kang and Mei Xiaoge finally breathed a sigh of relief.

In the district party secretary's office, Mei Xiaoge and Jiang Kang sat facing each other.

"Secretary Mei, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

"District Chief Jiang, I'm so glad!"

The two held hands, feeling each other's magnetic field, before Mei Xiaoge was the first to let go.

"District Chief Jiang, I won't interfere with economic development; you're an expert in that area. However, I will pay attention to Party and government affairs and the needs of the people. We have a clear division of labor, and together we can benefit the people of Guangming District. What do you say, District Chief Jiang?"

"Secretary Mei, I agree!"

The two of them casually established their respective responsibilities, and the team was relatively harmonious.

In this way, Mei Xiaoge and Jiang Kang were busy with their respective work for three days, one focusing on Party and government affairs and the other on people's livelihood and the economy. The chaotic situation in Guangming District was quickly stabilized.

On Thursday, Chen Luo returned to Jingzhou.

After finishing his work in the morning, he planned to go to Guangming District in the afternoon, but he needed to call Li Dakang to let him know beforehand.

"Hey, Secretary Dakang."

"Good afternoon, Secretary Chen!"

"Secretary Dakang, I'd like to take a look at Guangming District later, so I'm letting you know in advance."

"What a coincidence, Secretary Chen. I was also planning to go to Guangming District to inspect the work. I've heard that Mei Xiaoge and Jiang Kang have done a very good job in Guangming District these past few days. I'm also very curious. How about we go together later?"

"Okay, then let's meet at the entrance of the Guangming District Committee."

"Okay, should we notify Mei Xiaoge and the others?"

"No need, I want to see the real situation in Guangming District."

"Okay, see you later."

At 3:00 PM sharp, Chen Luo's car arrived at the entrance of the Guangming District Committee, just as Li Dakang drove up.

The two greeted each other after getting out of the car.

"Secretary Dakang, did Minister Jiang call you a few days ago?"

Li Dakang beamed when this was mentioned.

"I hit them, and their apology was very sincere."

"Hahaha, that's good!"

They chatted as they walked toward the district committee office.

The staff in Guangming District felt their hearts pounding the moment they saw Chen Luo and Li Dakang.

Along the way, the staff greeted the two of them, but Chen Luo and Li Lakang did not linger and went straight to the district party secretary's office.

In the office, Mei Xiaoge and Jiang Kang were discussing work. After a few days of investigation, Mei Xiaoge and Jiang Kang discovered the problems in Guangming District, namely the problems of some cadres. Not only did they not do their jobs, but they also undermined Guangming District!

This is unacceptable!

Just as they were discussing it, there was a knock on the door.

"Enter!"

Mei Xiaoge assumed the person was a staff member who had come to report, so her tone remained the same as usual, with a touch of authority.

And then the door was pushed open.

The moment Mei Xiaoge saw Chen Luo, she froze, but she reacted quickly.

She stood up abruptly from her chair, her serious expression replaced by a beaming smile.

"Secretary Chen! Secretary Dakang!"

Jiang Kang, standing to the side, was not slow either.

He also stood up and gave up his seat.

"Comrade Xiaoge, Comrade Jiang Kang, don't be nervous. Secretary Dakang and I came here to see how your work in Guangming District is progressing and to hear if you have any difficulties. Hundreds of thousands of people in Guangming District are looking forward to you solving their problems."

"Secretary Chen, Secretary Dakang, please have a seat!"

Chen Luo and Li Dakang didn't stand on ceremony and sat in the same seats they had just been in. Jiang Kang took out two cups and filled them with water.

"Secretary Chen, Secretary Dakang, water!"

"Okay, you can sit down too."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Kang and Mei Xiaoge sat down in the chairs opposite the two of them, their backs straight and their legs together, as if they were in an interview.

"Comrade Xiaoge, please tell us about the situation in Guangming District first."

Mei Xiaoge was not intimidated when her name was called.

"Secretary Chen, Secretary Dakang, the current situation in Guangming District is still optimistic, although there are many problems as well."

Solving these problems requires more than just the two of us; it requires the combined efforts of the entire district committee and government.

But... the problem now is that some people aren't on our side!

Chapter 372 Brothers Turn Against Each Other in an Instant

After Mei Xiaoge finished speaking, Jiang Kang added, "Secretary Chen, Secretary Dakang, after these few days of visits and investigations, we have found that during the tenure of the previous district party secretaries..."