Rebirth: I am in Jin-Cha-Ji

After all, Wei Hongjun was in the central government, and Zhou Hui was in Hunan, so they didn't have much time to interact. But Zhou Hui's letter to Wei Hongjun was completely unreserved, saying whatever he wanted to say and criticizing whichever cadres he wanted. He truly forgot the political principle of "talking to someone you've just met." But Wei Hongjun could tell from the letter how angry Zhou Hui was.

Wei Hongjun thought about it and decided to keep the other letters, but withheld the one Zhou Hui had written to him. After all, this letter wasn't an official document, so it didn't necessarily need to be made public. So, Wei Hongjun kept it in his archives.

In addition to cadres from Guangdong and Hunan, there were also some scattered letters of complaint from cadres in Guangxi.

Wei Hongjun was very surprised after reading these letters of complaint carefully.

If the situation in Guangxi was not serious, Guangdong and Hunan would not be so angry. After all, a small number of disaster victims flowed into Guangdong and Hunan, and given the current situation in Guangdong and Hunan, they could easily handle it.

It is obvious that a large number of disaster victims have entered Guangdong and Hunan.

Guangxi likely hasn't resolved the issue, and the number of disaster victims is likely continuing to rise. This is why Guangdong and Hunan are so angry. And there must be something seriously wrong in Guangxi, otherwise some officials wouldn't have bypassed the Guangxi Provincial Party Committee and Government and filed a complaint with the central government.

Wei Hongjun immediately informed Deng Xixian and asked him to read the letters of complaint. After reading them, Deng Xixian was also furious.

Disasters have occurred in New China in recent years.

But they were all handled very well.

Now, a disaster has struck Guangxi, prompting complaints from Guangdong and Hunan. This must mean that the situation in Guangxi is extremely dire and has yet to be resolved. Although Guangxi was liberated by troops from the Fourth Field Army, many local cadres came from the Second Field Army.

There are also many cadres who came from the Baise Uprising.

People like Zhang Yunyi, Li Tianyou, and Chen Manyuan all came to Guangxi for similar reasons. Deng Xixian was furious at the recent problems in Guangxi. The incident had already spread to Guangdong and Hunan, making it a serious matter.

The Ninth National Congress is about to be held. The cadres from Guangdong and Hunan will definitely report this matter to the central government. If there is a commotion at the Ninth National Congress, it will be even more embarrassing.

After the two discussed it, they immediately decided to convene a joint meeting of officials from the Rural Work Department, the Supervisory Commission, and the Supervisory Department. From the Rural Work Department, Deng Zhihui, Tan Zhenlin, Li Shaocheng, Lai Ruoyu, and Zhao Dezun were all present. From the Supervisory Commission, Dong Biwu, Qian Ying, Wang Congwu, Liu Jingfan, and others were present.

"Is it that everyone is unaware of this matter, or is it that everyone knows about it but doesn't take it seriously?"

After the meeting, Wei Hongjun asked the Supervisory Committee directly.

"We have received the news. So a month ago, we sent a Central Supervisory Group, led by Supervisory Committee member Wu Daifeng, to Guangxi to investigate the matter."

Dong Biwu spoke.

Dong Biwu's face also looked very ugly.

The Supervisory Commission also began receiving reports from Guangdong and Hunan provinces, including reports from within Guangxi, starting in May. As these reports increased, a supervisory team was dispatched to Guangxi.

Dong Biwu didn't expect that the report letter would reach Wei Hongjun.

"What's the specific situation over there? When did the disaster start? How much land has been affected? How many people have been affected? How far has the disaster been brought under control?"

Since an inspection team was excluded a month ago, why hasn't the Inspection Committee reported to the Secretariat yet?

This is no small matter.

In the end, it must pass through the Secretariat.

"not good."

Qian Ying, the Minister of Supervision next to him, spoke up.

Currently, the Supervisory Commission is a department of the Party Committee, and the Ministry of Supervision is a department of the State Council. However, in China, the Party leads the government, so the Minister of Supervision, Qian Ying, is also the Deputy Secretary of the Supervisory Commission.

Before this, Qian Ying was the commander-in-chief's right-hand man in charge of party discipline.

Qian Ying said indignantly, "Comrade Hongjun, we are also considering how to deal with this matter. Comrade Wu Daifeng and his team are investigating the disaster situation in Guangxi, as well as what happened after the disaster, which led to the influx of disaster victims into Guangdong and Hunan. As a result, our supervision has encountered great resistance. Local cadres are shirking responsibility, concealing information, and doing everything they can to block the news. Local cadres are now not allowing our people to contact local cadres and the masses at will, and they are not opening up the data they have to us. Local cadres in Guangxi are very repulsive to the supervision team we sent out, and even sent people to monitor the movements of our supervision cadres. Wherever our supervision cadres go, local cadres follow us. Now Comrade Wu Daifeng and his team's investigation has run into trouble."

"If this problem isn't resolved quickly, this supervision will be a complete failure. We can't even fully investigate the extent of the disaster. Because we're in Guangxi, we have no access to the general public, and we can't get the accurate data held by the local government. This is the first time we've encountered such a situation since the establishment of the Supervisory Commission and the Ministry of Supervision. I believe the Secretariat should focus on this matter."

"If this matter can't be properly resolved, how will our Supervisory Commission and the Ministry of Supervision carry out their work in the future? If local governments continue to resist our investigations, won't the so-called supervision become a mere decoration?"

Qian Ying was really angry.

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Qian Ying served as a member of the Standing Committee of the Central-South Bureau and Head of the Organization Department. In the early days of the People's Republic of China, Qian Ying personally oversaw the "Three Antis Movement" within the Central-South Bureau. At that time, the Central-South Bureau was truly a place where factions were rife.

This is true for all departments of the Party, government and military.

There were former New Fourth Army troops, troops from the Shanxi-Hebei-Shandong-Henan region, troops from the Fourth Field Army in the Northeast, and troops from the Fifth Field Army in North China. So there were cadres from the New Fourth Army, cadres from the Central Plains Bureau, cadres from the North China Bureau, and cadres from the Northeast Bureau. Among these people, some were local cadres with deep roots in their local area, or they were transfers from the Northeast, Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei region, or Shanxi-Hebei-Shandong-Henan region. Every cadre had the backing of a faction.

But so what.

Qian Ying handled the situation as she should. Given the complex situation at the time, no one dared to resist the investigation. Because Qian Ying was so impartial and impartial in the Central South Bureau, many nicknamed her "Female Bao Gong" or "Iron Lady."

But now that the central government has such great power, it is actually facing such difficulties at the local level.

Wei Hongjun looked through Wu Daifeng's information and his expression became increasingly ugly.

Wu Daifeng was a member of the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Red Army, though he didn't hold the same high rank as Yan Hongyan and He Nianjin. He served in the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia region during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the Liberation War, though he didn't achieve many military achievements, primarily defending the region. After liberation, he attended the Nanjing Military Academy for further training and later served as deputy commander of the Shaanxi Provincial Military Region.

Two years ago, he was promoted to the central government and served as a Central Supervisory Commissioner. His rank is roughly between divisional and deputy army-level. If he were to be awarded a rank, he would likely be a major general.

The leaders in Guangxi simply didn't take Wu Daifeng, a Central Supervisory Commissioner, seriously. A supervisory official dispatched by the prestigious Supervisory Commission was rendered helpless upon arrival in Guangxi. They looked down on Wu Daifeng for his low rank, or simply didn't take the Central Supervisory Commission seriously.

"Comrade Qian Ying, have you had any communication with the Guangxi Provincial Party Committee?"

Although the local "princes" are powerful.

But that was in the early days of the People's Republic of China. Back then, local central bureaus and regional governments still existed, overseeing Party, government, and military affairs in several provinces. Those high-ranking officials in local central bureaus, in terms of seniority and rank, could rival those at the central level.

However, after the central government abolished the local central bureaus and local regions, these local provincial party committees and governments no longer had the strength to confront the central government.

What are the Guangxi Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government going to do now?

"Mr. Dong personally called Comrade Chen Manyuan. During the call, Comrade Chen Manyuan expressed his willingness to cooperate with Comrade Wu Daifeng's work. However, judging from the subsequent situation, Comrade Wu Daifeng's work is still facing many difficulties."

These local "princes" in New China are all very arrogant.

Dong Biwu, a member of the Politburo and Secretary of the Supervisory Commission, personally called Chen Manyuan, Secretary of the Guangxi Provincial Party Committee, but they didn't care. This was something Qian Ying had never thought of. Although Chen Manyuan had a lot of experience and a high rank, he was a world away from Dong Biwu.

But he was always hypocritical towards Dong Biwu.

Wei Hongjun turned around and asked, "Comrade Deng Zhihui, hasn't the Rural Work Department received any news about this?"

"Previously, the data they reported had been normal, including this year's spring grain production report. However, it wasn't until May that we began to receive more news. We learned that Guangxi was affected by disasters from January to April, and that grain production had been affected. We asked the Guangxi provincial government to report the damage, but the data they reported indicated that the damage was not serious."

"Playing the piano recklessly is like taking human life lightly."

Wei Hongjun couldn't help but slam the table.

These people are simply lawless. Hunan and Guangdong notified the Guangxi Provincial Party Committee and Government in March and April, and they also stated that they were carrying out disaster relief.

But the result?

It was already late July, almost August, when the central government finally received the news. After receiving the news, the central government dispatched central inspectors to investigate the true situation in Guangxi. However, the central inspectors encountered setbacks in Guangxi. Local officials united in resistance to the investigation, and nothing was ever found.

It's really audacious.

The Guangxi leadership, seeing the Ninth National Congress approaching, believed the central government wouldn't make a major move. After all, at such important meetings, the central government always emphasized inner-party unity. They figured they could weather the storm and, after a while, the matter would be over.

It’s such a beautiful thought.

Now that Wei Hongjun is in charge of the Secretariat, he will definitely not let such things go unresolved.

"Comrade Xixian, what do you think?"

"We must always find out the truth."

Guangxi is challenging the authority of the central government.

They also wanted to use the Ninth National Congress to evade responsibility. However, Deng Xixian knew Wei Hongjun's working style. He usually appeared easygoing. Moreover, on many internal Party issues, he generally gave leniency to cadres who made mistakes and did not pursue them relentlessly. However, Wei Hongjun was a veteran of the battlefield, and his temper was not as good as one might imagine.

When it is time to strike, I will really strike and will never show mercy.

Moreover, many cadres in Guangxi are Deng Xixian’s old subordinates. At this time, Deng Xixian cannot show any signs of shielding him. Now is the most important moment for Deng Xixian. He is more angry than anyone else when such a thing happens in Guangxi.

Wei Hongjun nodded.

"I suggest that the Supervisory Commission, the Ministry of Supervision, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Ministry of Rural Affairs form a unified central investigation team to go to Guangxi. We must examine the specific situation and clarify the responsibilities of all parties."

"I agree."

Deng Xixian expressed his agreement.

Deng Zhihui also said: "Our Rural Work Department is also planning to send someone to Guangxi to take a look."

Dong Biwu next to him also nodded.

"If everyone agrees, I will convene a meeting of the Secretariat to approve this matter. Comrade Dong, Comrade Qian Ying, my suggestion is that Comrade Qian Ying, you personally lead the team to Guangxi. As for the Ministry of Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, I will coordinate with them."

Wu Daifeng, who was sent before, was too low in both qualifications and rank.

The Guangxi Provincial Party Committee and the Guangxi Provincial Government had not yet grasped the seriousness of the problem, believing that delaying the issue would suffice. Therefore, Wei Hongjun suggested that Qian Ying, Deputy Secretary of the Supervisory Commission and Minister of the Supervisory Department, personally visit Guangxi. Only a cadre of this caliber could convey the central government's resolve to Guangxi officials.

"it is good."

Qian Ying is very straightforward.

She had this idea in mind.

Wei Hongjun quickly convened a Secretariat meeting to inform all secretaries and alternate secretaries of the matter. With the support of Wei Hongjun, Deng Xixian, and Dong Biwu, and the fact that Guangxi had indeed gone too far, Wei Hongjun's proposal was quickly passed by the Secretariat.

Wei Hongjun handed the Secretariat's report to Comrade Xiuyang.

The report was approved very quickly.

The Chairman and Comrade Xiu Yang both approved the proposal, assigning full responsibility to the Secretariat. Qian Ying was a man of swift action. After the Secretariat's approval, they immediately began to form a Central Investigation Team. Qian Ying served as team leader, with Vice Minister of Rural Affairs Zhao Dezun and Vice Minister of Internal Affairs Wang Ziyi serving as deputy team leaders. The Central Investigation Team left Beijing in early August.

After Qian Ying and others left, Wei Hongjun called the Guangxi Provincial Party Committee.

Wei Hongjun was not polite this time.

In the past, Wei Hongjun was quite polite towards local officials. Having risen through the ranks himself, he understood the challenges faced by frontline officials. As long as the issue wasn't a matter of principle, he was relatively tolerant of frontline officials.

But this time is different.

What the Guangxi Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government have done is really too much.

So Wei Hongjun directly addressed Chen Manyuan: "Comrade Chen Manyuan, is Guangxi still a province of New China? Are you still Party cadres? Does the Party Central Committee no longer have any control over Guangxi?"

Wei Hongjun's words were all very serious.

But Wei Hongjun had no choice.

If they didn't take drastic measures in Guangxi, even if Qian Ying went there personally, they would still be able to block the investigation. Chen Manyuan was truly frightened this time. He had originally intended to delay the investigation until the Ninth National Congress. By then, the aftermath would be completed, everyone would be on the same page, and many problems could be covered up.

But it is obvious that the central government does not think so.

Qian Ying personally led the team over, and Wei Hongjun even made the phone call himself. Wei Hongjun's weight is no longer the same as before. He is now a member of the Politburo Standing Committee and the First Secretary of the Secretariat.

He is qualified to speak on behalf of the Central Committee.

Chen Manyuan knew that if he didn't take the initiative, the consequences would be even more serious than they were already. So after Qian Ying arrived, Chen Manyuan personally went to meet the investigation team. Accompanying Chen Manyuan were Guangxi Governor Hao Zhongshi, Guangxi Vice Governor Xiao Yizhou, and others.

During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Hao Zhongshi sold his property in Shandong to purchase guns and ammunition, truly embodying the spirit of selfless sacrifice. Marshal Luo, who was in Shandong at the time, was deeply moved by Hao Zhongshi's spirit and publicly praised him several times. After the war, he became a cadre in the Hebei-Shandong-Henan Military Region and soon joined Liu and Deng's army as a cadre in the Central Plains Bureau. After the Second Field Army advanced into the southwest, he remained in the Central-South Bureau, eventually moving to Guangxi.