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

The interview by the Organization Department and the investigation by the Discipline Inspection Commission are indispensable parts of the process, which naturally posed no problem for Lu Yike and Lü Liang.

However, at this moment, Lu Yike was extremely uneasy standing in the office of the Secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission.

This was Chen Luo's request; there were some things Chen Luo needed to explain to Lu Yike beforehand!

"Director Liu, does Secretary Chen usually swear?"

Chen Luo had not yet arrived at this time, and the person in charge of receiving Lu Yike was Chen Luo's secretary, Liu Mingyu.

Seeing Lu Yike's nervous appearance, Liu Mingyu smiled and said, "Director Lu, Secretary Chen usually doesn't scold people unless you haven't done your job properly."

Hearing this, Lu Yike breathed a sigh of relief. These days, Lu Zheng'an had told her a lot about Chen Luo's great achievements over the years, especially his reform of the political and legal system after coming to Handong.

These factors inevitably increased Lu Yike's pressure.

"That's fine, that's fine..."

The two chatted casually, but Liu Mingyu was very careful about what he said and what he shouldn't.

About ten minutes later, Chen Luo arrived.

As soon as Chen Luo entered, he saw Liu Mingyu making Lu Yike laugh. Liu Mingyu and Lu Yike only stopped laughing when they saw Chen Luo walk in.

"Secretary Chen!"

Chen Luo simply nodded in response to the unanimous greetings, then went to sit down in his seat.

"I didn't realize that you and Comrade Lu Yike get along so well, Mingyu."

Chen Luo said this with a smile.

Liu Mingyu did not deny it, but calmly said, "It's mainly because Director Lu is willing to cooperate."

"Alright, you're getting cocky now that I'm telling you you're fat. Go outside first, I need to have a talk with Comrade Lu Yike."

Chen Luo put away his smile, his expression calm and composed.

"Yes, Secretary Chen!"

After quickly leaving the office, Liu Mingyu thoughtfully closed the door gently.

After the door closed, Chen Luo pointed to the seat opposite him and said, "Comrade Lu Yike, please sit down and talk."

After hearing this, Lu Yi thanked him and sat down.

"Comrade Lu Yike, let's get straight to the point."

"You were able to take charge of the work in the Political and Legal Affairs Commission's Supervision Office because, on the one hand, your father, Commander Lu, put in a good word for me with my old classmate in Beijing, and on the other hand, you yourself are capable."

Hearing this, Lu Yike was already sweating profusely. This was truly getting straight to the point, without a single word of politeness.

"But these are not the real reasons why I agreed!"

Comrade Ma Shan, the previous director of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission's Supervision Office, actually had a year left before retirement. In this position, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that our Director Ma was just coasting along and waiting to die.

Over the years, law enforcement, judicial, and trial procedures in Handong have lacked effective and long-term oversight.

The comrades from the Discipline Inspection Commission are too busy, so our Political and Legal Affairs Commission's Supervision Office needs someone who can truly take on the responsibility and lead the work.

After saying that, Chen Luo stood up.

"Comrade Lu Yike, you come from the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Procuratorate and have handled many cases of cadres who violated discipline and laws. You have the experience and courage to do so."

Tell me where you plan to focus your work going forward.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yike quickly stood up, thought for a moment, and replied, "The main work of the Supervision Office is to supervise law enforcement, the judiciary, and trials. The focus is on reviewing controversial cases that have generated strong reactions."

This was a very official answer, which was unfortunately not what Chen Luo wanted to hear.

Shaking his head, Chen Luo decided to speak directly.

"The key controversial cases are only one aspect. During this period, although the public security, procuratorate, court, and justice departments have investigated and dealt with some typical cadres who were negligent or acted improperly, the effect was still limited."

It is difficult to conduct in-depth investigations at the grassroots level, such as counties, towns, and villages.

These are the places you should focus on next.

Village bullies and local tyrants, disputes among villagers that are adjudicated in the town court or enforced by the police station often involve irregularities due to kinship or other connections. Such things are very common at the grassroots level!

This kind of nepotism is rampant at the village, town, and county levels. When higher authorities investigate, lower authorities just go through the motions and get away with it. Your next task is to clean up these bad apples in the grassroots political and legal system, one place at a time.

These things may seem insignificant, but they are what truly concern the vital interests of ordinary people, who are simple and honest.

They are not as knowledgeable about the law or as adept at using it to protect their rights as residents of prefectures and cities. It is the responsibility of us Communists to serve the people in our jurisdiction!

The current supervisory office has limited resources, so I will coordinate with the public security bureau, the procuratorate, the court, and even the discipline inspection commission.

"If we were to allocate some manpower to you and have you go down to the grassroots level to do these things, would you be willing? Are you afraid?"

Chen Luo's words made Lu Yike feel that the previous work did not seem to reach the grassroots level or be implemented in a practical way. The anti-corruption bureau only focused on investigating cadres from the deputy director level upwards, not realizing that the roots of corruption were already rotten. If the rotten roots are not dug out, and only the bad fruits and withered leaves are removed, the next time they will grow rotten fruits and withered leaves again!

As for whether you're afraid or willing...

To be honest, people at the grassroots level often don't follow the rules and can use all sorts of insidious and cunning methods. Lu Yike doesn't have to worry about offending people now, since those people's relationships are too low-level for the Lu family to care about.

But now I have to worry about my personal safety...

Chen Luo didn't force her. If Lu Yike said she didn't dare or was unwilling now, Chen Luo would just propose to replace her at the next Standing Committee meeting. He had to do this!

Taking a deep breath, Lu Yike pondered for about three minutes before nodding emphatically and saying, "Secretary Chen, what you've said are things I hadn't considered before. I know the dangers and difficulties involved, but I'm willing!"

I, Lu Yike, am no coward. My grandfather fought in the War of Resistance against Japan, and my father fought in the Vietnam War. By the time of my death, the land of China was at peace, and there was no more fighting. But I, a third-generation military man, am not afraid of bloodshed or sacrifice!

"Okay, Comrade Lu Yike, I feel your attitude, and I believe you!"

These four simple words gave Lu Yike the urge to immediately get to work.

After finishing their business, Chen Luo sat down again.

"Now let's talk about your personal life."

Chen Luo smiled, while Lu Yike was taken aback; the topic had changed too quickly.

“You’re not getting any younger. The other day, when your father called me, he asked if I knew anyone suitable to introduce to you. I respect your wishes. If you want to meet someone, I do know a few suitable ones.”

"Um, this...which one..."

Chen Luo could tell from Lu Yike's tone that she was resistant.

"Understood, Comrade Lu Yike. Think it over yourself. You can only develop better if you can balance work and family."

Let's end the conversation here. When you get home, talk to your father and mother and ask for their opinions.

"Yes, Secretary Chen!"

Chapter 52 The Lu Family's Decision: Allocating Resources

Back home from the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, Lu Yike's heart was still pounding. She didn't know if her parents would approve of her job.

Standing at her doorstep, Lu Yike took a few deep breaths.

Only then did he push open the door and enter.

"came back?"

Just then, Judge Wu came out of the kitchen carrying dishes, and Lu Zheng'an was sitting at the table.

Lu Yike did not answer, but nervously went to the dining table and sat down next to her father.

Lu Zheng'an placed the newspaper on the table and then looked at his daughter with a smile.

"That works too. Is Secretary Chen easy to get along with?"

"Secretary Chen has a very good personality."

Lu Yike gave a simple answer.

"So what did Secretary Chen negotiate?"

Upon hearing this question, Judge Wu, who had just served the dishes, became interested and sat down. The couple then stared at Lu Yike, waiting for her answer.

Hesitantly, Lu Yike picked at her fingers, took a deep breath, and finally chose to confess.

"Dad, Mom, Secretary Chen told me about the upcoming work arrangements for the Supervision Office."

With such a form of address and such a tone, didn't Lu Zheng'an and Judge Wu know their daughter well? Their expressions instantly turned serious.

"Secretary Chen said that law enforcement, judicial work, and trials at the grassroots level in Handong are all rife with personal relationships and favors. It would be very difficult for any single department, whether it be the public security bureau, the procuratorate, or the court, to eradicate these problems."

Secretary Chen wanted me to be the icebreaker, drawing personnel from the public security bureau, procuratorate, court, and even the discipline inspection commission to go to the grassroots level to eradicate village bullies, law enforcement irregularities, and illegal trials, truly bringing the law and supervision to the grassroots.

Lu Yike's words were brief, but Judge Wu and Lu Zheng'an were no ordinary people; they were all too aware of the complexities behind it and the difficulties they would face.

Because I know, I remain silent.

After a long silence, Lu Zheng'an spoke.

"Yes, could you share your own thoughts?"

Judge Wu remained silent; in matters of such importance, she always listened to her husband.

"dad!"

Lu Yike first gave a forced, relaxed smile.

She continued, “Secretary Chen asked me if I was afraid and if I dared to do it. I said I am the daughter of a soldier. My grandfather fought in the War of Resistance Against Japan, and my father was brave in the Vietnam War. I am what people call a third-generation military family. But I am not afraid of difficulties and challenges, and I am not afraid of sacrifice!”

Secretary Chen is right. It is difficult for the law to take root and flourish at the grassroots level. Someone needs to tackle this tough issue.

I want to be that pioneering ox!

The more Lu Yike spoke, the faster her worries dissipated, and in the end she even smiled.

Lu Zheng'an looked deeply at his daughter, then sighed and said, "Alright! Dad supports you!"

Emotionally, Lu Zheng'an didn't want his daughter to take risks, but he was still a soldier, and reason told him that this was the path his daughter had chosen, and he had to learn to let go.

Judge Wu then took Lu Yike's hands.

"Girl, Mom supports you too!"

At this moment, Lu Yike felt completely relieved. With the full support of her family, she was fearless!

After dinner, Lu Zheng'an went to the study.

At this moment, Lu Yike was chatting with her mother downstairs. She took out her phone, and Lu Zheng'an's first call was to Chen Luo.