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

Was it designated for real estate development at the time?

"Yes, Governor, the original purpose of the land acquisition was real estate development. However, the Li family kept it a secret. When the two-year period was about to expire, they carried out small-scale construction as a formality. It's been ten years now, and they've only laid a foundation."

Upon hearing this, Chen Luo shook his head.

"Comrade Tang Ning, isn't this shameless behavior just testing the limits of the law? It's typical capitalist behavior. Haven't the Guangzhou Municipal Government and the province considered taking the land back?"

"Governor, we also want to... but..."

Tang Ning's tone became hesitant.

"But there are no legal provisions to support this, right?"

Chen Luo smiled and pointed out the key to it.

"Yes, Governor. After all, we can't just forcibly take it back without legal support. If we did that, the business environment would be severely damaged."

"Wasn't the Municipal Land and Resources Bureau in charge of the bidding back then?"

Comrade Tang Ning, do you think it's possible that the staff responsible for the bidding process received bribes from the Li family back then?

"Governor, is there one?"

"Who knows? If they really accepted bribes from the Li family, then the bidding process itself was illegal. After the government returned the land deposit to the Li family, it would be a reasonable and legal operation to take back the land."

Chen Luo's words were already very clear, and Tang Ning was well aware of the meaning behind them.

"Governor, if that's really the case, it's indeed legal and compliant, but the Li family will definitely deny it."

“It’s okay. If they deny it, let them appeal. We can take a lawsuit for ten or eight years.”

Tang Ning fell silent, while Chen Luo patted him on the shoulder and said, "I heard that the Li family is preparing to sell off their domestic assets to cash out and then settle in the UK."

The majority of wealth is created by ordinary Chinese people. "Leave the meat in the pot even if it's rotten," Comrade Tang Ning, do you think I need to explain this to you?

"Governor, I understand!"

"Yes, let Comrade Renli investigate this matter."

That was the end of the topic, and neither of them brought it up again. They continued their investigation and record-keeping until the afternoon when Chen Luo and Tang Ning returned to the provincial government.

The area of ​​old residential communities is indeed very large, and it is not realistic to renovate and upgrade them all.

However, the investigation of safety hazards can be carried out effectively, and the replacement of old lines and drainage and sewage pipes is not difficult.

Chen Luo wasn't in a hurry, thinking that food should be eaten one bite at a time.

Chen Luo took out his phone, checked the time—3:20 PM—and dialed Jia Renli's number directly.

"Hey, Comrade Renli, are you busy right now?"

"Governor, I'm not too busy right now. Do you have any work instructions?"

"There is indeed something I need to trouble you with. I don't have Comrade Hou Liangping's contact information. Could you please pass on my message and ask him to come to the provincial government if he has time? I have some work to assign to him."

"Oh, that's easy. I'll call Hou Liangping right away!"

"Yes, thank you for your trouble, Comrade Renli!"

After hanging up the phone, Jia Renli immediately called Hou Liangping. Hou Liangping was overjoyed to learn that the governor wanted to see him.

He immediately said he was available anytime and would set off right away.

It was exactly 4 p.m.

At the entrance of the provincial government building, Hou Liangping's secretary, Xu Yang, who had been waiting for a long time, went to greet him.

"Secretary Hou, my name is Xu Yang, and I am Governor Chen's personal secretary. Please come with me; the governor is already waiting for you."

Hou Liangping smiled and thanked him, "Thank you so much, Director Xu!"

Soon, the two took the elevator to Chen Luo's office.

"Governor Chen, Secretary Hou has arrived!"

"Comrade Liangping, please come in..."

Taking a deep breath, Hou Liangping straightened his collar before pushing open the door and entering.

Chen Luo's office is simple in style, with the only highlight being the huge mahogany desk that catches the eye.

"Governor, I heard from Secretary Jia that you have work to arrange?"

Chen Luo smiled and nodded, then pointed to the chair opposite him and said, "Comrade Liangping, sit down and let's talk."

"Okay, okay, thank you, Governor!"

Hou Liangping quickly sat down and straightened his back.

"Comrade Liangping, I called you here because of work arrangements. How has your work been going in Guangdong Province? Have you encountered any difficulties in your life?"

Hou Liangping was a little confused by Chen Luo's words. Was this a display of humanistic concern from the governor?

"Governor, everything went smoothly, there were no difficulties!"

"Okay, then I can entrust the task to you with peace of mind."

"Governor, please give your instructions!"

Hou Liangping looked solemn and dignified. Chen Luo nodded and said, "Comrade Liangping, this morning Comrade Tang Ning from the provincial government and I went to the old district of Guangshi for an inspection. There was a piece of vacant land that gave Comrade Tang Ning and me a real headache."

The land was acquired by the Li family in Hong Kong ten years ago. This Li family has a bad habit: they don't develop the land they acquire, but instead carry out slow, snail-paced construction while waiting for the land price to rise before reselling it.

Such behavior is shameless; it's a reckless flirtation with the law, skirting its limits. Can this be allowed?

Hou Liangping frowned upon hearing this. He didn't quite understand the drawbacks of the snail-paced development, but he sensed that the governor was very dissatisfied with the Li family!

"Governor, can't we just take the land back?"

Chen Luo shook his head and said, "Our Party and government keep their promises and act in accordance with laws and regulations. Strictly speaking, the Li family's actions did not violate the law, but that's not always the case."

The reason I called you here is to have you investigate whether the Li family bribed the staff of the Land and Resources Bureau who were in charge of the bidding process when they bought this land ten years ago. If so, our provincial government can legally and compliantly invalidate the contract and take the land back.

If not…sigh! Then we can only watch helplessly as the Li family reaps domestic wealth and eventually transfers it to the British Empire.”

Upon hearing this, Hou Liangping's mind had already tipped.

"Governor, I understand! Please rest assured, you and the provincial government, I, Hou Liangping, will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly!"

"Yes, Comrade Liangping, I believe in you! You are the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Secretary of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection. I am confident in your work ability and Party principles. We are waiting for your good news!"

"We are determined to complete the mission!"

Hou Liangping stood up abruptly, his gaze terrifyingly resolute. This was the first time the governor had given him a task!

Success was the only option; failure was not an option. This was Liangping's only consideration at that moment.

"Comrade Liangping, you are full of energy!"

I won't keep you any longer. If we can find evidence of bribery by the Li family, I'll personally recommend you to the provincial party committee for commendation!

Chapter 425 Sweeping Through Dongping City!

Stepping out of the governor's office, Hou Liangping was filled with excitement and couldn't wait to launch an investigation right now!

In his office, Chen Luo slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, pursed his lips, and muttered, "We were just exchanging a bit of flirtatious banter. I'd better not drink tea for a while. I hope Hou Liangping can actually find out some useful information."

Shaking his head, Chen Luo continued working.

On Wednesday, the busiest department in the entire province is undoubtedly the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection!

Early in the morning, Jia Renli, secretary of the provincial discipline inspection commission, stood at the entrance of the discipline inspection commission building waiting for the arrival of the central discipline inspection commission working group.

As a Coaster bus slowly came to a stop, a familiar figure stepped out of the vehicle first.

"Secretary Jia, it's been a long time!"

Upon seeing the visitor, Jia Renli recognized him immediately and stepped forward with a smile, extending his hand to say, "Comrade Xiao Ai, welcome to Guangdong Province!"

After the two shook hands politely, Jia Renli exclaimed, "Speaking of which, Comrade Xiao Ai has developed very well in the past few years. He is a member of the Supervisory Commission and director of the Eighth Supervision and Inspection Office, which is also a deputy provincial-level cadre."

"Secretary Jia, compared to you, I am far inferior!"

Zhong Xiaoai was not polite at all, and even made jokes.

She has changed a lot in the past few years.

Several years ago, after giving birth, she was transferred back to the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection as the director of the Eighth Supervision and Inspection Office. A few months ago, she was appointed as a member of the Supervisory Commission, which resolved her deputy provincial level and benefits.

It can be said that Zhong Xiaoai has now completely regained her former confidence!

"Comrade Xiao Ai, our provincial discipline inspection commission has basically grasped the situation regarding Jiang Xudong, and the provincial party committee has also made a decision that we can proceed with his arrest and interrogation."

Of course, our provincial discipline inspection commission mainly cooperates with the working group. Comrade Xiao Ai, what do you say?

Zhong Xiaoai nodded and said frankly, "Secretary Jia, now that we have the evidence, let's act decisively. Our working group will first place Jiang Xudong under investigation, and the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection will go to Dongping to sweep away the remaining corrupt officials."

I've brought all the paperwork; we can get started right now!

"Alright! Comrade Xiao Ai, I'll leave Jiang Xudong's situation to him. As for Dongping City... I'll go there myself!"

Zhong Xiaoai frowned slightly upon hearing this.

“Secretary Jia, isn’t Hou Liangping the deputy secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection? Sending him to Dongping is enough, you…”

“Comrade Liangping has other tasks to complete, and the other deputy secretaries are also on inspection tours in other cities, so I, as the secretary, have to personally take charge of the trip.”

Hearing this, Zhong Xiaoai nodded and didn't ask any more questions. Actually, she still wanted to see Hou Liangping, but it seemed that she should focus on her work first.

"Alright, Secretary Jia, I'll follow your arrangements!"

At 1 p.m., the Dongping Municipal Party Committee.

Jia Renli arrived in Dongping around noon. He had not notified the Dongping Municipal Party Committee beforehand; he only called the Dongping Municipal Party Committee after arriving in Dongping to request a meeting to be held an hour later.

The meeting's theme was not mentioned.

The duration of the meeting is uncertain.

Attendees: All members of the Standing Committee were called to attend.

Sitting in the conference room, the members of the Dongping Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee were still unaware of the seriousness of the problem.

This includes Wang Jianning, the Party Secretary of the city.

No one chose to inform Wang Jianning of the contents of the provincial party committee standing committee meeting. To this day, he is still unaware that he is about to be transferred to the provincial writers' association.