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

With a snap, Jia Renli hung up the phone.

This time, it really wasn't Jia Renli abusing his power. Wang Yunxiong has implicated so many people, and the situation is so complicated that no one knows if there's an even bigger protective umbrella behind him.

Not giving prior notice is entirely in accordance with regulations. Jia Renli only has the obligation to report to the provincial party secretary in advance, not to inform Meng Shuhai!

Chen Luo was unaware of these matters while the provincial government was busy formulating development plans. It wasn't until later that he received a call from Hou Liangping.

"Comrade Liangping, is there any result from the investigation?"

Chen Luo asked directly, and Hou Liangping replied quickly.

"Reporting to the Governor, the investigation by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection has confirmed that there was corruption involved in the bidding process for that piece of land in the old city. However, the specific amount is still being calculated, and it involves a wide range of people, so it will take some time to sort things out."

Hearing this, Chen Luo smiled.

"This result is good, Comrade Liangping. Thank you for your hard work and that of your disciplinary committee staff."

"It's not hard, it's not hard!"

"Governor, this is just our job."

"Yes, if you encounter any difficulties during the investigation, please feel free to let me know!"

"Um... Governor, although I'm not very willing to mention it, I still have to report to you that during our provincial discipline inspection commission's investigation, Secretary Meng was somewhat resistant to our work."

He felt that the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection hadn't informed him beforehand, so he was a bit upset, and I heard he even had some disagreements with Secretary Jia.

"Oh? Is that so?"

"Yes, Governor, but the reason why our Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection did not inform Secretary Meng in advance..."

The main problem is that it involves too many aspects!

Originally, the investigation was only intended to cover the bidding process, but based on the testimonies, it may now involve retired department-level officials, or even deputy provincial-level officials!

That's why Secretary Jia didn't choose to inform Secretary Meng of the situation immediately..."

"Well, I see!"

"Alright, then I won't bother you any longer, Governor!"

After hanging up the phone, Chen Luo slowly stood up, stretched, and then tidied up to leave work.

This is nothing to him...

It's just a little commotion, what can they possibly do to defy the heavens?

At the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, Hou Liangping went straight to the interrogation room after ending the call. He was going to conduct an emergency interrogation overnight to secure evidence of Pang Bo's crimes.

These jobs are no easy ones, especially dealing with these cunning old foxes who are absolutely stubborn and refuse to admit anything...

Unless the evidence is laid bare in the other party's face.

As night fell, Meng Shuhai's emotions were in turmoil inside the No. 9 compound of the Provincial Party Committee.

In the evening, he called Secretary Aimin and it was confirmed that Jia Renli had indeed reported in advance.

Moreover, Secretary Aimin did indeed issue the order to detain him for investigation.

This made Meng Shuhai, who was seething with anger and had nowhere to vent it, feel incredibly frustrated, as if the whole world was against him.

Who can I confide in about these things?

Meng Shuhai silently pulled out his former boss's phone number.

"Hey, Mr. Qin, good evening!"

Yes, yes, it's me, my sea of ​​books!

Old Qin, who was far away in Chongqing, was somewhat puzzled.

"Shuhai, why are you calling me for no reason?"

Is something not going well at work?

"Alas! Old Qin, you guessed right. Ever since you left Guangdong Province for Chongqing a few years ago, I haven't had a good time here in Guangdong. Secretary Aimin doesn't really trust me..."

Just as I was getting through these past few years, and Secretary Aimin was about to retire, a new governor and a new secretary of the provincial discipline inspection commission were transferred in. The new governor was just as domineering as Secretary Aimin, and the new secretary of the provincial discipline inspection commission showed absolutely no respect for me, the municipal party secretary!

They didn't even inform me beforehand today, and they took a bureau-level official from Guangzhou away for investigation.

Tell me, isn't this going too far?

There was some silence on the other end of the phone.

"Are you referring to Comrade Chen Luo and Comrade Jia Renli?"

"It's Elder Qin!"

"Well... Shuhai, the work in Guangdong Province is mainly handled by Comrade Aimin, so I can't get a word in edgewise!"

As for Chen Luo and Jia Renli, neither of them are simple people. Perhaps you should continue to be patient, Shuhai?

Chapter 430 Meng Shuhai: None of us will have an easy time!

Upon hearing that he was to be patient, Meng Shuhai was immediately overwhelmed with disappointment; he had already been putting up with things for several years.

Taking a deep breath, Meng Shuhai still wanted to struggle a bit more.

"Old Qin... I've been working diligently for four years now, and I'm already fifty-eight. If there's no further opportunity for advancement, I can only work for another four years."

"They might even transfer me to the Provincial People's Congress or the Provincial Political Consultative Conference in two years. How long am I supposed to endure this?"

"Alas! Shuhai! I know your difficulties. I'll give you a piece of advice: When the wind blows down the phoenix tree, others will have their say. When things happen, be patient; when you become an official, think thrice before acting."

If you know there is danger, you should avoid it.

Both Chen Luo and Jia Renli have extraordinary backgrounds.

Even if I wanted to confront them, I would have to consider whether I could withstand the storm that would come my way.

Book Sea, you are a wise man.

You should understand what I mean!

Hearing this, Meng Shuhai was extremely unwilling. He had followed his old leader for decades, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he had served him faithfully.

When faced with difficulties, the other party casually asked him to continue to submit and act subservient with just a few words?

Meng Shuhai's breathing became increasingly heavy, and his eyes were even bloodshot.

"Mr. Qin, if that's how you put it, then I'll cooperate with Jia Renli, the provincial discipline inspection secretary, in his investigation."

However, there is something you may not be aware of: Jia Renli's target this time is not just a bureau chief in our city. Since you know Jia Renli, you should understand that the investigation of the director of the Municipal Planning and Natural Resources Bureau may implicate the retired former director of the Municipal Land and Resources Bureau, Pang Bo.

According to what I've learned, Pang Bo was taken away from his home for questioning by the deputy secretary of the provincial discipline inspection commission in the afternoon.

Who will be the next target?

I think there's a high probability it's Comrade Qiguang. Old Qin, if you believe the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection's investigation of Comrade Wu Qiguang is without issue, then please continue to remain silent.

After saying that, Meng Shuhai put down the phone. He only had one daughter, who did not enter officialdom, so there was no way to pass on the power he held to his descendants.

Having served as Qin Lao's subordinate for decades, Meng Shuhai knew all too well what Wu Qiguang, the vice governor, had done when Qin Lao was in charge of the government work in Guangdong Province.

Those were true Qin family officials.

Although Meng Shuhai followed Qin Lao's work instructions, he never did any of the shady, low-level jobs.

In the end, Meng Shuhai didn't want to wrong himself.

The Qin family doesn't want to fight? Then force them to fight!

He'd rather quit being the Party Secretary than be caught in the middle, suffering from both sides!

Sure enough, Qin Lao's breathing became noticeably heavier when Wu Qiguang was mentioned.

"Shuhai, don't get agitated. Let me call Secretary Aimin first to find out what's going on."

Xiao Jia's work was indeed not handled very reasonably. How could he not have consulted with you, the municipal party secretary, first?

Investigating retired officials, in particular, has a really bad influence. Why bother with all this when they're retired?

"Mr. Qin, I am but a nobody. You should speak with Secretary Aimin. I'm tired, so I'll hang up now."

Meng Shuhai was no longer willing to listen to the other party's hypocritical reassurances. If he didn't mention Wu Qiguang, would he be in such a hurry?

Ha, Meng Shuhai has truly seen through many people now!

No one but himself can be relied upon!

In Chongqing, seeing that Meng Shuhai actually dared to hang up on him, Old Qin's lips twitched slightly.

"They've really grown up! But that Jia kid is so stubborn, we can't let him continue investigating!"

Taking a deep breath, Old Qin pulled out Secretary Aimin's phone number and dialed it.

The No. 1 compound of the Guangdong Provincial Party Committee!

Secretary Aimin was looking at documents in his study when the phone rang. He picked it up, glanced at the name on the phone, and frowned.

"Comrade Guangyuan, it's so late, is there something you need?"

"Comrade Aimin, I apologize for bothering you, but there is indeed something I would like to ask you about."

They're all old foxes; Secretary Aimin narrowed his eyes and became cautious as soon as he heard that.

"Comrade Guangyuan, please speak."

"It's like this, Comrade Aimin. Just now, Comrade Shuhai from Guangshi called me, his old leader, to complain."

It is said that Comrade Jia Renli of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection took away a bureau chief from his city for investigation without prior notice, and even implicated retired comrades.

Comrade Aimin, are you aware of this matter?

"Comrade Guangyuan, I know about taking that bureau chief away. Comrade Renli reported it to me. As for retired cadres, if there are problems or corruption, it doesn't seem inappropriate to investigate them according to law and regulations, does it?"

With a flick of his wrist, he threw the question back at the other party.

“Comrade Aimin, I think that retired cadres shouldn’t be so petty if they don’t have any major problems. They were all builders of reform and opening up, and they were just feeling their way across the river. They inevitably have some historical limitations.”

"I'm not quite clear on what you're saying. You have no right to speak if you don't know the situation. How about I ask Comrade Jia Renli again tomorrow?"

"Um... alright, then I won't disturb Comrade Aimin's rest any longer. But I still hope that Comrade Aimin can convey my thoughts to Comrade Jia Renli."

"No problem, Comrade Guangyuan!"