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

"Not bad, a promotion to the level of a full-fledged division chief right off the bat. I'm not afraid of your boldness, I'm afraid of your timidity!"

Chen Luo smiled faintly as he looked at the analysis report; Lu Yike's move seemed quite appropriate.

Chapter 54 Major Moves by the Handong Political and Legal System

The personnel adjustments for the Political and Legal Affairs Commission's Supervision Office have finally come to an end.

It took five days, two days ahead of schedule.

All that was left was for Chen Luo to contact the various departments, and also to tell Lu Yike to get some rest these few days...

"Mingyu, please make an appointment for me with Secretary Guofu of the Discipline Inspection Commission!"

"Yes, Secretary Chen!"

Secretary Liu Mingyu quickly left the office to contact the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection to arrange a time. About ten minutes later, Liu Mingyu returned.

"Secretary Chen, the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection replied that Secretary Tian will have time in an hour."

"Okay, have the driver pick me up downstairs in half an hour."

The Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection is located in a different place from the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government. It takes only fifteen minutes by car to get from the Provincial Party Committee building to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.

Half an hour later, Chen Luo came downstairs, where the driver was already waiting. As Liu Mingyu opened the car door for Chen Luo, the car quickly drove towards the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.

Upon arriving at the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, Chen Luo had just gotten out of the car when he saw Tian Guofu waiting for him downstairs.

Before Liu Mingyu could open the car door for him, Chen Luo opened the door himself and walked towards Tian Guofu.

"Oh! Secretary Guofu, you could have just waited for me in your office, why did you have to come downstairs..."

If you're at the same level, you should reciprocate any respect shown to you; if you're at a higher level, you should reciprocate even more.

"Oh dear, this is Secretary Chen's first time visiting our Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. How can I, as the secretary of the Commission, sit in my office?"

"Come on, Secretary Chen, let me show you around our Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection."

As a guest, Chen Luo was there to discuss things with Tian Guofu beforehand, but visiting the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection was also a good opportunity to prepare for the task.

The staff of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection all had that standard smile, which would really make an ordinary person feel creeped out.

After the visit, Chen Luocai and Tian Guofu went to the office.

After they sat down, Chen Luo spoke first.

"Secretary Guofu, I came to the Discipline Inspection Commission because I have something I'd like to ask the comrades there for help with."

"Oh? Secretary Chen, please speak."

Tian Guofu was genuinely curious.

"Well then, I'll get straight to the point, Secretary Guofu. Here's the thing: our Political and Legal Affairs Commission recently plans to form an investigation team, with the Supervision Office at its core, in conjunction with various departments, to be stationed at the grassroots level in Handong to crack down on violations of discipline and law at the county, town, and village levels."

This requires the provincial discipline inspection commission to assign some personnel to accompany them, since some cross-regional investigations require specific authority.

Chen Luo's words were concise and not very detailed. As for whether it was intentional or not, well, there's always a reason behind it.

Tian Guofu naturally had no problem with this request; he would simply assign some staff to accompany him, and he was willing to give them that favor.

"No problem! Secretary Chen, our provincial discipline inspection commission is also having a headache over the disciplinary problems of grassroots cadres."

"Relying solely on the Discipline Inspection Commission is simply not enough to manage grassroots cadres. As for coordinating with the public security, procuratorate, and courts, they weren't cooperative before you came to Handong. But now, things are much better; our Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission will definitely give you its full support!"

The two looked at each other and smiled.

If this is done well, it will be a merit for Chen Luo, and it will also be a significant political achievement for Tian Guofu!

Chen Luo understands the principle that it's hard to gain weight by eating alone, but he has a clear sense of who can and cannot eat in the restaurant.

After leaving the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, it was time to get off work.

After instructing his secretary to arrange a meeting with the public security, procuratorate, and judicial authorities the following morning, Chen Luo went home.

After a long day of work, coming home to enjoy the warmth of family makes the happy days fly by.

The next morning at 8:50.

Ji Changming, Bai Song, and Qi Tongwei were already waiting for Chen Luo in the Political and Legal Affairs Commission office.

Chen Luo came with Lu Yike.

"Secretary Chen!"

Chen Luo simply waved his hand, indicating that the three people who spoke in unison did not need to be polite.

"Sit down and let's talk."

After everyone was seated, Chen Luo continued, "I called you three organizations—the public security bureau, the procuratorate, and the court—to discuss something that requires your cooperation. Now, let Comrade Lu Yike explain the details."

Looking at Lu Yike, who was poised and determined, Ji Changming was clearly surprised, but they still listened attentively to Lu Yike's analysis of issues such as grassroots law enforcement, the judiciary, and judgments.

"This is the current chaos at the grassroots level, with various intertwined relationships and an urgent need to improve the legal environment. According to Secretary Chen's instructions, it is necessary to draw some resources from the public security, procuratorate, and court to join the grassroots."

After Lu Yike finished speaking, Chen Luo continued.

"Did you all hear that? Comrades, I will report this matter to the Provincial Party Committee in a couple of days and request a joint investigation. I called you here now so you can prepare. The personnel drawn from here are mainly from your public security, procuratorate, and judicial departments. The Discipline Inspection Commission and the Propaganda Department are only here to assist in the investigation."

"Understood, Secretary Chen. Our Public Security Bureau will select a group of police officers and cadres who are qualified in terms of Party spirit and principles to be ready to await instructions from the Provincial Party Committee!"

Qi Tongwei was the first to express his support, followed by Ji Changming and Bai Song, who both expressed their willingness to give their full support.

Chen Luo was not surprised by this result.

"Alright, Director Qi, please stay for a moment. Comrade Changming and Comrade Baisong, you can go back and make your preparations."

Qi Tongwei was visibly taken aback upon hearing Chen Luo's words.

Although Ji Changming and Bai Song were curious, they didn't show it. Besides, they were both close to retirement; they were just curious and didn't really want to care about anything else.

After Ji Changming and Lu Yike left, Chen Luo stood up and looked at Qi Tongwei, saying, "Tongwei, there are some things you know. Some time ago, Lu Liang, the director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, was transferred to the position of Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of Jingzhou City. With such rapid advancement, do you feel that I, the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, am just making empty promises to you?"

This was a difficult question to answer, as Qi Tongwei had already discussed this topic privately with his teacher, Gao Yuliang.

The conclusion is that it would be extremely difficult for Qi Tongwei to be promoted to the vice-provincial level unless Secretary Sha, the provincial party secretary, loses his mind.

“Secretary Chen, Comrade Lü Liang has been in the position of division chief for more than ten years. I am only one year older than him, and he has only now reached the position of director-general. I am not envious of him.”

Moreover, I know that what you said, Secretary Chen, wasn't just empty talk; it's simply the authority of the top leader… Even my teacher, Secretary Yuliang, couldn't do anything about it, so naturally I won't blame you, Secretary Chen!”

Chen Luo's expression remained calm.

Looking at Qi Tongwei, Chen Luo knew that just because Qi Tongwei didn't argue about certain things didn't mean Chen Luo could pretend not to know. This was why Chen Luo took the initiative to keep Qi Tongwei to talk about this topic.

"Yes, you have indeed matured a bit."

Tongwei, remember this: the organization will not forget what you are doing now. Even criminals can get their sentences reduced by meritorious service.

As long as you, as the Director of the Public Security Bureau, do your job properly, any problems that arise in the future will be dealt with leniently, even if you are punished. Understand?

What Chen Luo said is true, of course, provided that someone in higher positions can speak on his behalf and that they can see the changes and achievements Qi Tongwei has made during this period.

How could Qi Tongwei not understand the meaning behind this?

Nods emphatically.

"Secretary Chen, rest assured, I won't have any negative feelings. I will fully cooperate and take the lead in implementing the work!"

"Okay, I'm glad you understand. Go back to work."

"Yes, Secretary Chen!"

Qi Tongwei left. As he stepped out of the provincial party committee building, the wind blew against him, but it couldn't extinguish the flame in his heart!

Chen Luo stood by the window watching Qi Tongwei leave, smiled slightly, and murmured, "Now I can work like I'm on steroids again."

Chapter 55 Meeting with Gao Yuliang, the school invites parents?

For two consecutive days, Chen Luo communicated with the Discipline Inspection Commission, the public security organs, the procuratorate, and the courts in advance. On the third day, he went to the Publicity Department.

The appointment was made in advance by my secretary, Liu Mingyu, yesterday.

Both were in the provincial party committee building. As soon as Chen Luo arrived in the morning, he went straight to the office of the provincial party committee propaganda minister.

"Secretary Chen! Minister Yang is waiting for you!"

Minister Yang's secretary was a female cadre surnamed Xie, who was around thirty years old and had obviously been waiting for Chen Luo's arrival.

"Okay, thank you for your help, Secretary Xie."

"No trouble at all, Secretary Chen, please go ahead!"

Chen Luo nodded and pushed open the door, only to see his senior classmate smiling at him.

Good morning, Minister Yang!

Good morning, Secretary Chen!

The two greeted each other with smiles. During work hours, there were no senior or junior students, only job titles...

"Secretary Chen, please have a seat."

Chen Luo nodded and sat down, then got straight to the point.

"Minister Yang, I'm here to ask the Publicity Department to cooperate with our political and legal system on a recent major operation."

Minister Yang didn't ask what kind of big move it was, he just agreed directly.

"No problem, Secretary Chen, our publicity department will definitely support you!"

"Okay, Minister Yang, here's the specifics: the Publicity Department needs to send eighteen reporters to follow and film the incident, and the TV station staff will also be needed to edit the footage. Finally, the Handong TV station and its official website will be required to broadcast it."

If done well, it will all be political achievements. Yang Yanhua understands this principle. In the last report about Handong University, Yang Yanhua was praised by her superiors.

Now that another opportunity has arisen, will you refuse?

"These are not problems, Secretary Chen. As long as it is positive and in line with the country's major policies, our Publicity Department is willing to give it our full support!"

"Thank you so much, Minister Yang!"

Chen Luo stood up and shook hands with Yang Yanhua to express his gratitude. It was just a formality, and everyone understood each other without saying a word.

After leaving the Publicity Department, Chen Luo took the detailed plan prepared by Lu Yike to the office of Deputy Secretary Gao Yuliang.

Such joint efforts by multiple departments require the approval of the provincial party committee. Generally, Deputy Secretary Gao Yuliang would review and sign the document first, then Sha Ruijin would sign it, and finally the document would be issued.