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

Chen Yanshi was very satisfied with Chen Hai's determination.

Just then, there was a knock on his door.

"Fuzhen, is Fuzhen there? Open the door!"

The familiar voice shattered Chen Yanshi's joy.

He got up, went to the door, and opened it. Sure enough, it was that old bastard Huang Weimin.

"Old Huang, what are you doing here? Fuzhen, Fuzhen, that's my wife, what are you yelling about?"

Huang Weimin's expression was very calm, and he even had a smile on his face.

“Comrade Chen Yanshi, when I met Fuzhen, you, Chen Yanshi, were probably still stealing chickens and dogs in some village. It’s true that Fuzhen is your wife, but that doesn’t mean you can make decisions for her. Can’t I, the neighbor’s brother, even come to see the neighbor’s sister?”

"You, Comrade Chen Yanshi, have spent your entire life in the political and legal system, and you don't even understand this basic legal common sense?"

"you!"

Chen Yanshi's good mood vanished at this moment.

Seeing this, Chen Hai quickly got up to break up the fight.

"Dad, Uncle Huang, please calm down. It's been years since we last saw each other. Don't start arguing again as soon as you meet."

Chen Hai wanted to be a good guy, but unfortunately, neither of the two old men appreciated it.

"Alright, alright, Xiaohai, just leave this to yourselves. Your dad's bad temper needs to be properly dealt with."

Don't follow your father's example. First he was the head of the anti-corruption bureau, then the deputy head, and now even the deputy head has been dismissed. Your father's parenting methods are clearly problematic. Your sister hasn't come back even once in several years. This old man only cares about the Dafeng Factory as a treasure and a political achievement, and about his own reputation. Who else does he care about?

Chen Hai was stunned for a moment. There was some truth to what he said. Seeing that even his son hesitated, Chen Yanshi's anger surged.

"Huang Laoxie, you're talking nonsense!"

What do you know? My son Hai Zi is about to take office as the district head of Guangming District in Jingzhou City. Don't you understand the significance of that?

Huang Weimin was somewhat surprised by the news.

He adjusted his glasses, looked Chen Hai up and down, and shook his head in disappointment.

"What is sweet treat to others is poison to you!"

Xiao Hai, if I remember correctly, you've been working in the political and legal system all these years. You studied law in college and never got involved in economics or management.

The hundreds of thousands, nearly a million, of people in Guangming District need to eat and develop. You are the person in charge. Your signature could mean hundreds of millions or even billions of yuan in transactions. If you make a mistake, no one can protect you!

If all else fails, I still have some connections, even though I'm an old man. For your mother's sake, I'll help you smooth things over and get transferred to a lower-level position to get used to it.

I think the Provincial Development and Reform Commission is quite good. How about you study there for a few years and then take charge of a local government?

Huang Weimin meant what he said sincerely, but Chen Yanshi clearly misunderstood it.

"What do you mean! Old Huang, are you saying I'm harming my own son? Let me tell you! My son doesn't need your help, he has his own father!"

Chen Hai was caught in the middle and felt extremely helpless.

Huang Weimin's softened heart vanished instantly.

"Hmph! You're not worth discussing things with! You, Chen Yanshi, boast of your profound political wisdom, yet you're only a department-level official even after retirement."

"It's pointless to say more when we don't see eye to eye. Since Fuzhen isn't here, I won't linger, lest I see someone's long face."

Leaning on his cane, Huang Weimin left.

Watching Huang Weimin's departing figure, Chen Hai felt a fleeting sense of missed opportunity.

The Provincial Party Committee compound.

In Villa No. 9, Li Dakang had just opened the door when he saw his ex-wife Ouyang Qing and his cousin Xingzhi sitting at the dining table, where several delicious-looking dishes were already laid out.

"came back?"

Ouyang Qing approached Li Dakang, took the briefcase from his hand and hung it up, then said, "I'm leaving the country tomorrow, so please have Xingzhi cook some dishes."

Wash your hands and let's eat.

Li Dakang's pent-up emotions from the entire day were instantly released. It seemed that some political compromises in exchange for his family's safety and his daughter's future were not a bad deal.

After taking a deep breath, Li Dakang went to wash his hands.

Soon, the three of them sat down and began to eat.

“I’m leaving the country tomorrow. It would be good to go and take care of Jiajia. She’s been studying abroad alone for the past few years. I’ve seen people online saying that white food is terrible. If you go, Jiajia can at least have some better food. She’s been getting thinner and thinner every year for the past two years.”

Ouyang Qing nodded.

"I know that. I've been asking Xingzhi for recipes for some of Jiajia's favorite dishes lately. I guarantee Jiajia will gain ten pounds in six months!"

Li Dakang finally smiled.

"Let's video chat with Jiajia later."

"Okay, no problem!"

Li Dakang didn't say a word about politics. This was the warmest home he'd had in years, and he didn't want to ruin the atmosphere.

The provincial party committee meeting was held early the next morning.

Several important topics were discussed at this meeting: personnel adjustments, the Ministry of Public Security's response, and decisions needed for several major projects in Handong.

Personnel issues are usually discussed last.

The first thing to mention is the response from the Ministry of Public Security.

"Comrades, this morning the Ministry of Public Security responded to our Handong Public Security Bureau, instructing the Handong Provincial Public Security Bureau to be responsible for the anti-drug work in Tazhai Village, Dongshan City. The Ministry of Public Security will send a guidance team to cooperate with the Handong operation."

"This matter should be primarily handled by Governor Liu, with Comrade Chen Luo following up."

The response to the Ministry of Public Security is simply to summarize the notice; which local authority would dare disrespect the Ministry of Public Security? Of course, this excludes the municipalities directly under the central government and the Xinjiang and Guangxi regions, which are negligible.

Chapter 98 Chen Luo Sternly Criticizes the Luzhou Project

Next up was a project from Handong University that needed to be approved. Everyone had their own opinions on these projects.

If there is no conflict of interest, generally speaking, the provincial party committee members hope that these projects will succeed.

As the tide rises, so does every boat; who doesn't understand that?

For example, Chen Luo strongly opposed one of the projects!

"Secretary Sha, Governor Liu, Secretary Yuliang, I think we need to carefully consider the 10,000-mu tea plantation project reported by Luzhou City."

The report submitted by the Lüzhou Municipal Government stated that the construction of this 10,000-mu tea garden was intended to boost the economic development of Jinshan County and make the tea garden a pillar industry. However, has the Lüzhou Municipal Government considered the cost issue?

Where does the money come from to plant tea on tens of thousands of acres of land? Does it come from the government or from the people raising funds?

It takes about three years from planting a tea tree to harvesting it. Does this mean that money needs to be continuously invested during these three years?

Let's leave the money issue here for now.

Even if the 10,000-mu tea plantation is completed, has the Luzhou municipal government considered the sales volume of the tea?

Every real industry needs a market to support it; without a market, it's just a bunch of decorations!

The report submitted by the Luzhou Municipal Government failed to clearly explain how the future 10,000-mu tea plantation would generate revenue; even the budget report was unclear!

Chen Luo was going all out, practically ready to curse the project Yi Xuexi had sent him as a piece of crap.

This is the first time Chen Luo has lost his temper in the few months since he took office!

Everyone was stunned.

Li Dakang, in particular, really wanted to be as tough as Chen Luo and slam his fist on the table... but unfortunately, he didn't have the strength to do so.

Focusing on the issue, not the person, Chen Luo still chose to criticize Yi Xuexi harshly, even though he knew Yi Xuexi wouldn't be mayor of Luzhou for long.

Sha Ruijin remained silent, pondering whether Chen Luo's words made sense. After reading the Luzhou 10,000-mu tea plantation project proposal on the table for two minutes, his face darkened instantly.

Governor Liu smiled faintly. If Chen Luo hadn't stepped forward, he would have said he would have spoken up to refute it, but now it wasn't necessary.

"Comrade Chen Luo's considerations are reasonable. The project submitted by Lüzhou City does indeed have these problems. Our provincial party committee will reject this project first and ask the Lüzhou City government to revise it and submit it again."

Chen Luo's expression softened upon hearing this.

He was now in charge of the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee and Government. At this time, he couldn't let Yi Xuexi squander Luzhou's money. The key was that this project was quite bizarre, and Chen Luo hadn't even said anything more ruthless yet.

Fertilizer and pesticides are needed in the first few years of tea cultivation.

Moreover, they are usually planted in mountainous areas. The project proposal that Yi Xuexi submitted said that the 10,000-mu tea garden should be right next to Crescent Lake to form a supporting tourism and sightseeing area. When it rains, pesticide residues will flow into the lake, which is much more polluting than Zhao Ruilong's food city!

After discussing several more projects, we finally moved on to the issue of personnel adjustments.

"Comrades, recently Comrade Chen Luo recommended a very good comrade to me, Sun Liancheng, who is currently the district head of Guangming District, Jingzhou City. This comrade is excellent!"

He patiently listens to and resolves the people's problems, and handles district affairs in an orderly and proper manner. What is most commendable is that Comrade Sun Liancheng's greatest hobby after get off work is not eating and drinking, nor is it making friends with officials, but observing the universe at home with a telescope.

Such upright and honest officials are rare and precious!

Li Dakang remained silent for a moment, knowing that his next step was to cut his own flesh.

“Sun Liancheng? I know this comrade. He is very responsible for the work in Guangming District. The people of Guangming District like to sit and chat in his district chief's office when they have problems.”

I heard he fills several bags with disposable water cups from the trash cans every day; he's a good comrade who gets close to the people!

Organization Minister Wu Chunlin offered his assessment.

Next up is Tian Guofu.

“Our Discipline Inspection Commission has also heard of this Comrade Sun Liancheng. He has strong Party principles and never invites people to meals or drinks.”

He doesn't seek official positions through improper means, doesn't offer gifts, and certainly doesn't accept bribes. Our provincial party committee should boldly appoint such a good comrade!

Chen Luo remained silent, clearly having already tied Sun Liancheng to himself through Sha Ruijin's words.

"That's what I think too."

Sha Ruijin smiled faintly and continued, "Yesterday, when Comrade Dakang and I were conducting an inspection in Lincheng, Comrade Dakang said that Jingzhou City is currently lacking a vice mayor and secretary of the Guangming District Committee. I think it would be very appropriate to transfer Comrade Yi Xuexi to Jingzhou, and at the same time, let Comrade Sun Liancheng go to Luzhou to preside over the work of the municipal government."

This result was unexpected. Everyone thought that mentioning Sun Liancheng meant they wanted to place him in the position of Party Secretary of Guangming District. However, after thinking about the past relationship between Yi Xuexi and Li Dakang, everyone's eyes fell on Li Dakang.

"Why are you all looking at me? Secretary Sha's suggestion is quite good. Everyone knows I'm usually rather domineering, so it's a good thing that Comrade Yi Xuexi is coming to Jingzhou to give me a chance to calm down."

I agree with Secretary Sha's proposal!

Since Li Dakang, the person involved, has agreed, who would object for no reason?