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

Chen Luo shook his head.

"Comrade Xiangbei, whether you like someone or not is not the standard for evaluation, and I will not use such a standard to judge whether a cadre is good or bad. Last night I looked at the report on public security work in the whole province, and to be honest, it was shocking!"

How long has it been since the province launched any campaigns against illegal publications and prostitution? How long has it been since any campaigns against organized crime have been carried out?

Is everything clear and bright during Qingming Festival?

Is public security really that good?

I don't think so!

The work report submitted by the Provincial Health Commission clearly shows that the number of sexually transmitted disease infections in our province has exploded, seriously endangering the health and safety of the people of the province.

The internet is full of complaints and grievances, with people criticizing our government for inaction!

To whitewash the situation is to undermine the Party and the people, and to harm their interests!

Comrade Xiang Bei, it's not that I dislike this provincial public security bureau chief, but the Party and the people cannot tolerate such a complacent official continuing to hold the position of provincial public security bureau chief!

Chapter 396 The die is cast, He Jun's end is near.

Chen Luo's words were resounding and powerful!

Yu Xiangbei turned pale upon hearing this. He wanted to retort, but what Chen Luo said was true. These were all important social problems currently facing Guangdong Province, and He Jun, as the director of the Public Security Bureau, bore responsibility for these issues.

Taking a deep breath, Yu Xiangbei told himself to stay calm.

“Governor Chen, I admit that the problems you mentioned are quite serious in Guangdong Province and urgently need to be solved. But is it a bit ill-considered to suddenly replace a provincial public security bureau chief?”

Putting aside whether the provincial government would agree or the Ministry of Public Security would approve it, let's just say who could solve these problems if they were in charge?

Who can guarantee that they'll be able to solve these problems once they come up here? Governor Chen, do you dare to make that promise?

Chen Luo rolled his eyes. Yu Xiangbei, that old fox, actually wanted to use the same tactics Zhao Dagong used against Zhou Jianjun to limit him. That version was really outdated...

"Comrade Xiangbei, those are good questions. Secretary Aiming, comrades, does anyone have any objections to the inaction of the current Director of the Provincial Public Security Department, He Jun?"

Chen Luo looked around, but no one responded. Secretary Aimin remained calm and composed, shaking his head with a light laugh.

"Okay, since this point holds true, is there a problem with replacing him with a new director who is capable and willing to take action?"

Is there really no problem with this? We can't throw the baby out with the bathwater, can we? Or are we clearly seeing the problem but choosing not to?

"Governor Chen, let me remind you again, the provincial public security bureau chief cannot be replaced at will by the provincial government. It requires the approval of the Ministry of Public Security, not just a matter of you removing an important provincial public security bureau chief with a single word!"

Yu Xiangbei frowned slightly. Secretary Aimin's silence made it clear to him that he could only rely on himself.

Chen Luo scoffed at Yu Xiangbei's petty tricks.

Do you want to use the Ministry of Public Security's procedures to pressure him?

Ha ha!

"Comrade Xiangbei, your reminder is very good. Indeed, our province of Guangdong cannot directly decide the appointment and removal of a provincial public security bureau chief. We still need to consult the Ministry of Public Security."

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiangbei's tense expression gradually relaxed; he knew that mentioning the Ministry of Public Security would be useful.

At this moment, both Executive Vice Governor Tang Ning and Standing Committee Vice Governor Qiu Kai looked rather grim.

Yu Xiangbei's words were like a needle; even if the voting results came out today, it would still take several months to replace He Jun, going through the proper procedures.

This was under the condition that the Ministry of Public Security was willing to approve it.

However, He Jun did not actually commit any major offenses, and the Ministry of Public Security may not agree to replace him...

Furthermore, if the decision-making power is handed over to the Ministry of Public Security, no one knows whose person the newly appointed provincial public security bureau chief will be.

Just as Tang Ning and Qiu Kai were feeling somewhat worried, Secretary Aimin, sitting in the main seat, had already seen through everything. He knew Chen Luo much better than Yu Xiangbei.

As expected, Chen Luo remained calm and unhurried.

He immediately took out his phone.

"Secretary Aimin, comrades, the position of Director of the Provincial Public Security Department is very important, as it is related to whether social problems in the province can be resolved quickly and smoothly."

Our provincial party committee can wait, but the people can't!

With the increasing prevalence of various sexually transmitted diseases and public security issues, I would like to personally call Minister Wang of the Ministry of Public Security, although this may be a bit of a procedural leap.

But I, as the governor, am willing to risk being criticized by Minister Wang to buy some time for the hundreds of millions of people in Guangdong Province!

We strive to resolve the social problems in Guangdong Province as quickly as possible, so that the people can live with peace of mind, good health, and happiness!

Secretary Aimin, who had been relatively calm, couldn't help but cough softly after hearing Chen Luo's seemingly impassioned remarks. This was a master!

Ignoring the shocked looks and complicated expressions of the crowd, Chen Luo directly found Minister Wang's phone number and dialed it, even putting it on speakerphone!

The call was answered quickly.

"Hello, Minister Wang, this is Chen Luo!"

Minister Wang, who was far away in the capital, was stunned when he received the call.

"Didn't you just take office as governor of Guangdong Province?"

"Yes, Minister Wang, we just arrived in Guangdong Province the day before yesterday."

"Is the work in Guangdong Province going smoothly?"

"It went mostly smoothly, but..."

"Hahaha, I knew you wouldn't come here without a reason. So, what's the problem?"

I don't believe you're calling me just to say hello.

"It's like this, Minister Wang. At this moment, I am attending the Standing Committee meeting of the Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, which is discussing the appointment and removal of He Jun, the current Director of the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department."

Comrade He Jun is extremely irresponsible in his work and is a cadre who lies down and does nothing. As various social conflicts in the province continue to intensify, I proposed to replace this director of the Provincial Public Security Department.

However, Comrade Yu Xiangbei, the deputy secretary of our province, believes that replacing the director of the provincial public security department requires the approval of the Ministry of Public Security.

"There's no other way; in order to quickly resolve the difficulties faced by the people of Guangdong Province, I have to make this call."

Upon hearing this, which of the Standing Committee members present could not understand the implications? They would be willing to swear on their lives!

The newly appointed Governor Chen and Minister Wang of the Ministry of Public Security definitely have a close relationship! No wonder he dared to call them directly...

At this moment, Yu Xiangbei had the worst expression. He never expected that Chen Luo would know Minister Wang of the Ministry of Public Security so well.

"A Standing Committee meeting is being held? Is Secretary Aimin also there?"

Minister Wang asked a question, and Secretary Aimin, who was sitting at the head of the table, also spoke up.

"Comrade Kehong, I'm here too."

"Secretary Aimin, what's your opinion?"

"In accordance with the law and regulations!"

Secretary Aimin only said four words, seemingly without favoring either side, but Minister Wang already understood.

"Okay, Secretary Aimin."

Comrade Chen Luo, I trust your judgment!

However, the candidate for the new Director of the Public Security Bureau still needs to be determined. Comrade Chen Luo, do you have any recommendations?

"Minister Wang, I think Comrade Zhao Donglai, the current Executive Deputy Director of the Public Security Bureau of Handong Province, is quite good!"

"Comrade Zhao Donglai? What a coincidence."

Our department had originally planned to transfer Comrade Donglai to a western province to serve as a department head, but thankfully the appointment hasn't been finalized yet.

Since Comrade Chen Luo also highly recommends Comrade Donglai, then let Comrade Donglai serve as the Director of the Public Security Bureau of your province, Guangdong!

We need to expedite the process, just as Comrade Chen Luo said, the people of Guangdong Province can't afford to wait!

Throughout the entire meeting, Chen Luo and Minister Wang did not discuss He Jun's whereabouts, which made Yu Xiangbei anxious.

After the phone call ended, replacing He Jun was a done deal, and no one could change it. After all, Minister Wang had already made the decision, and apart from Secretary Aimin, who in Guangdong Province would dare to question Minister Wang's decision?

Chapter 397 Chen Luo Shows His True Strength

His face was ashen, and he sighed heavily towards the north.

No one expected the first Standing Committee meeting to turn out like this.

He originally intended to help He Jun secure the position of vice governor, but the dramatic turn of events occurred so quickly that not only did he fail to obtain the vice governorship, he also had to give up the position of director of the provincial public security department.

"Comrades, let's begin the vote!"

As soon as Secretary Aimin spoke, everyone perked up, and the vote count was quickly announced, with the vote passing unanimously.

Even Yu Xiangbei voted in favor; he certainly didn't want to be the first to publicly contradict Minister Wang...

However, even after letting go, Yu Xiangbei was still unwilling to give up.

“Secretary Aimin, Governor Chen, comrades, it has already been decided that Comrade He Jun is not suitable to work in the Provincial Public Security Department. But our Provincial Party Committee cannot simply abandon Comrade He Jun, can it? We cannot simply let him retire and stay at home idle, can we?”

These words prompted everyone to reflect.

Although He Jun has some minor flaws and problems, they certainly don't warrant direct retirement or unemployment. Some things can't be done too harshly, leaving people no way to make a living...

However, Chen Luo was not very familiar with the vacant director-level position in Guangdong Province, so his gaze inadvertently fell on Tang Ning and Qiu Kai.

The two understood each other perfectly.

Tang Ning cleared his throat first, then spread his hands.

"Secretary Yu, you have considered things very carefully. We really can't let Comrade He Jun stay at home unemployed. If I remember correctly, Comrade He Jun is very fond of literature."

Despite being the director of the provincial public security department, he is frequently invited by universities in Guangdong Province to give literature classes to students in the School of Literature.

It just so happens that the Party Secretary of our Provincial Writers Association retired last month, and there is currently no suitable candidate. I think Comrade He Jun is very suitable!

A love of literature is a perfect fit for the Provincial Writers Association. Appointing Comrade He Jun as the Party Secretary of the Provincial Writers Association might just lead to him writing a few more best-selling books in the future!

"Comrade Tang Ning's suggestion is good. He Jun will be satisfied with the organization's decision to go to the Provincial Writers Association based on his interests and hobbies, and let him continue to shine in the position he loves."

Qiu Kai echoed, while Yu Xiangbei frowned as he listened.

"Comrade Tang Ning, Comrade Qiu Kai, and Comrade He Jun are, after all, the directors of the Provincial Public Security Department. They have been working in the political and legal system for decades. I'm afraid they are not up to the task of the Provincial Writers Association."

"Oh? And what's your opinion, Secretary Yu?"