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

All things considered, Wu Chunlin has a high probability of becoming the chairman of the CPPCC. Of course, it depends on whether Tian Guofu and Zhao Dagong want to compete for it.

"Minister Chunlin, who gets to play depends on how hard we try, but I think you're very suitable!"

Wu Chunlin felt a warm glow upon hearing Chen Luo's words.

"Secretary Chen, thank you!"

"Oh, we're all in the same team, no need for thanks. I'll find time to discuss the discussion about the CPPCC chairmanship with Secretary Sha and Governor Zhou in a few days."

"Yes, Secretary Chen!"

Wu Chunlin had already kept this matter in mind. He knew very well what the chairman of the CPPCC meant. Perhaps in terms of real power it was not as powerful as his current position as the Minister of Organization, but the rank was there.

Having been able to retire at the ministerial level, what could Wu Chunlin possibly be dissatisfied with?

Soon it was time to leave work.

At 8 p.m., Tian Guofu and Zhao Dagong arrived at Wu Chunlin's home in Courtyard No. 4 of the Provincial Party Committee compound.

The invitation was given by phone in the afternoon.

"Minister Chunlin, this is the first time you've invited us to your home."

Zhao Dagong joked, and Wu Chunlin nodded with a smile.

"Comrade Dagong, welcome!"

"Let's go, let's go inside."

Tian Guofu was clearly more at ease.

The three entered the house, where food was already prepared. Sitting at the table, looking at the delicious food, Tian Guofu and Zhao Dagong exchanged a glance, already having a guess.

Sure enough, when Wu Chunlin took out the Maotai liquor he had treasured for several years from the wine cabinet, Zhao Dagong and Tian Guofu both smiled.

"Secretary Guofu, Comrade Dagong, I've treasured this bottle of old wine for five years. I bought it when I first took office as the Organization Minister, and I've never been willing to drink it."

Now, it's time to taste it!

Chapter 383 Your wine is too expensive, an agreement is reached.

Upon hearing this, Tian Guofu smiled and pointed to the food on the table, then to the thatch in Wu Chunlin's hand.

He joked, "Minister Chunlin is usually very frugal; he never drinks alcohol when he eats with us."

Today was an exception; not only was a delicious meal prepared, but a bottle of fine wine was also brought out.

"This bottle of wine is too expensive; I'm afraid neither Comrade Dagong nor I can afford it."

Zhao Dagong, who was standing to the side, also nodded.

"It is indeed very expensive, but one bottle of wine can be exchanged for a ministerial-level official. I'll have to savor it properly later!"

Zhao Dagong directly exposed the truth, and the three of them looked at each other, each knowing the other's intentions.

Wu Chunlin didn't feel embarrassed at all. He smiled and sat back down, opened the bottle, then got up to pour wine for Tian Guofu first, then for Zhao Dagong, and finally poured himself a glass.

"It seems that Secretary Guofu and Comrade Dagong have both guessed that the CPPCC will be re-elected in two months."

The position of Chairman of the CPPCC became vacant. Unlike Secretary Guofu and Comrade Dagong, I am almost 61 years old and have no chance to rise further.

So I want to give it a try!

Wu Chunlin got straight to the point, without hiding anything, and Tian Guofu and Zhao Dagong could understand his feelings.

Putting themselves in Wu Chunlin's shoes, they would definitely seize such a rare opportunity as well.

"The path to officialdom is truly difficult... Minister Chunlin, I understand what you mean. Indeed, you can't wait, while Comrade Dagong and I still have five years to give it a shot."

Of course, I personally also want to give it a try, so Minister Chunlin, I support you!

Tian Guofu also expressed his attitude.

Seeing this, Zhao Dagong hesitated slightly. Going up the ladder, no one knew if he could succeed in the future, but right now there was a ministerial-level position in front of him.

It would be a lie to say I wasn't tempted...

Tian Guofu and Wu Chunlin did not urge him. The two calmly looked at Zhao Dagong and waited for his decision.

It seemed like a long time had passed, yet it also felt like only a moment had elapsed.

After letting out a heavy sigh, Zhao Dagong finally made his decision.

"Minister Chunlin, I understand your feelings. You are more suitable than me for the position of Chairman of the CPPCC!"

I still have time. If I still can't reach the next level in a few years, then it wouldn't be a bad idea to take over your position then.

Hearing this, Wu Chunlin's eyes welled up with tears.

He stood up abruptly and then raised his glass.

"Secretary Guofu, Comrade Dagong, I salute you!"

The three of them raised their glasses at the same time and then drank them down in one gulp!

Early the next morning.

In the small conference room of the provincial party committee, it wasn't just Chen Luo and his group who were considering the selection of the chairman of the CPPCC. Sha Ruijin and Zhou Jianjun also had their own ideas, so Sha Ruijin held a meeting with the secretaries early in the morning.

I'd like to hear Chen Luo and Zhou Jianjun's opinions first.

Chen Luo was the last to arrive.

It wasn't intentional; it's just that he's not very proactive about going to work and doesn't arrive at the office early...

"Chen Luo is here?"

Sha Ruijin and Zhou Jianjun looked at Chen Luo, who smiled and greeted them before sitting down.

"Secretary Sha, is there something you need to discuss with Governor Jianjun?"

Chen Luo looked at Sha Ruijin, and Sha Ruijin nodded.

"It's like this, Comrade Chen Luo. The Provincial Political Consultative Conference will be re-elected soon, and the position of Chairman of the Political Consultative Conference will be vacant then."

Our cadres in Handong are all quite good. I'd like to hear your opinions, Comrade Chen Luo and Governor Jianjun, on who should fill this vacancy.

Upon hearing this, Chen Luo and Zhou Jianjun exchanged a glance.

A ministerial-level position is vacant, and it will definitely be reserved for a cadre from Handong. As for who it will be given to, that's a matter of debate.

"Governor Jianjun, you go first."

Chen Luo smiled and gestured for Zhou Jianjun to speak first, to which Zhou Jianjun readily agreed.

"Secretary Sha, Comrade Chen Luo, the chairman of the CPPCC is, after all, a ministerial-level cadre. Currently, among our deputy provincial-level cadres in Handong, there are not many comrades with this qualification. There is Comrade Wu Chunlin from the Organization Department, Comrade Tian Guofu from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, and Comrade Zhao Dagong from our Provincial Government."

It's a difficult decision to choose which comrade to appoint, but after much consideration, I've decided to recommend Comrade Dagong.

Upon hearing this, Chen Luo and Sha Ruijin both rolled their eyes. Who didn't know who? Who couldn't see through Zhou Jianjun's little scheme in recommending Zhao Dagong?

When Zhao Dagong left the provincial government and the provincial party committee, the happiest person was definitely Zhou Jianjun, because from then on, no one would bang on the table or point their fingers at him and curse him.

"Ahem, I understand Governor Jianjun's opinion. Comrade Chen Luo, what about you?"

"Secretary Sha, Governor Jianjun, my suggestion is to send Minister Chunlin to the CPPCC. As for the reasons..."

Minister Chunlin is almost 61 years old. If he doesn't go to the CPPCC, he will retire in another year.

Minister Chunlin still wants to continue serving the people, so joining the CPPCC would allow him to extend his service to the people. I believe Minister Chunlin would be very happy to do so!

Chen Luo didn't offer any other reasons, but instead chose to state the facts.

"Governor Jianjun's opinion and Comrade Chen Luo's opinion are both very pertinent, but there is only one position, and our provincial party committee needs to reach a consensus on who should be given it and who should not be given it."

"Okay, let's hold a Standing Committee meeting this Friday to discuss this issue and see what everyone thinks."

Of course, I personally prefer Comrade Guo Fu and Comrade Chun Lin, especially Comrade Guo Fu. The function of the CPPCC is to supervise the work of the Party and the government and to unite all parties, and Comrade Guo Fu is very suitable for this!

The three of them disagreed, and there was no point in continuing to argue.

After exchanging a few more words, the meeting between the secretaries ended abruptly.

Back in his office, Chen Luo was looking at some documents when the phone rang.

Upon picking it up, I was surprised to find it belonged to Old Jia!

"Hey, Mr. Jia, good morning!"

"Call me Lao Jia..."

"Um... Good morning, Comrade Jia."

Only after hearing this title did Old Jia nod in satisfaction.

"Comrade Chen Luo, you are now an alternate member of the Central Committee, and I have fulfilled my promise to you."

I heard that your Handong CPPCC is about to have a leadership reshuffle. Besides the change of the provincial CPPCC chairman, there are also five or six vice-chairman positions vacant.

Chen Luo frowned upon hearing this.

"Comrade Jia, you mean...?"

“Yes, my Renli is not young anymore. He has been very hardworking over the years. If it weren’t for his personality, he would have been a deputy provincial-level official long ago. Now that he has this opportunity, I, as his father, have to help him fight for it.”

"Mr. Jia, I understand what you mean."

However, I cannot give you a definite answer at the moment. Of course, I also think Comrade Renli has done a very good job, and as the deputy secretary, I will try my best to help him achieve what he deserves.

"Okay, thank you very much, Comrade Chen Luo. If you need anything in the future, please feel free to call me. I'm still in good health and can hold on for a few more years."

Chapter 384 Major Changes in the Personnel of Handong

"Thank you, Mr. Jia!"

"No need for thanks. You're a good comrade, and you've done a very good job in Handong."

"Being clean and upright myself, speaking up for comrades like you is also a way of serving the people, isn't it?"

Chen Luo fell silent upon hearing this. These words were very comforting to hear; Old Jia really understood human nature.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Luo slowly exhaled a breath of stale air.

He needs to take Jia Renli's matter seriously.