Nominal: The pinnacle of power began in the sixth province of Handong.

Chapter 242 Ji Changming's Awakening

Soon, Ji Changming arrived at Xia Qing's office.

"Ji Jian, please sit down."

Xia Qing warmly welcomed Ji Changming, moving a chair for him and pouring him tea, saying:

"Thank you for your hard work following the investigation team this time."

Ji Changming also smiled happily and said:

"Not at all, Minister Xia, you flatter me. Actually, I understand why you want me to join the investigation team."

Xia Qing calmly sat back down in her seat and said:

"Oh? Why don't you tell me about Ji Jian?"

Ji Changming paused for a moment, put down his teacup, and said:

"Alright, I'll explain. The investigation team is checking companies related to leading cadres. Minister Xia will definitely need his own people to track the progress, but he can't let Chen Hai go. Because investigating these things will inevitably lead to information about the production activities of some leading cadres in Handong. As the saying goes, 'A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime.' If we have this information, we will inevitably become a thorn in the side of those leading cadres and be unacceptable to them. And I, Ji Changming, am retiring in the first half of this year, and I am someone you, Minister Xia, trust. Who else but me is the right choice?"

Xia Qing was slightly taken aback.

Then, he burst into laughter and said:

"Excellent! Ji Jian understands me perfectly!"

Xia Qing greatly appreciated Ji Changming's answer. He not only accurately understood Xia Qing's intentions, but also expressed his willingness to get closer to Xia Qing between the lines.

Xia Qing wanted Ji Changming's attitude.

Only after confirming Ji Changming's attitude can the next stage of dialogue proceed.

Xia Qing paused for a moment, then said:

"So, did the seasonal inspector discover anything interesting during the investigation?"

Ji Changming smiled slightly and then reported all the information he had gathered about companies related to leading cadres that he had obtained while cooperating with the investigation team to Xia Qing.

Everyone has it to some extent.

The largest number of properties belong to the Ni family.

Ji Changming then stated that he would transfer the intelligence he had gathered to Chen Hai on a one-on-one basis.

Xia Qing was even more satisfied with Ji Changming's statement.

Xia Qing understood that this intelligence was a hot potato, yet it was indispensable.

Whoever tries to acquire it will become a thorn in someone's side.

The person who receives the item must be one of Xia Qing's own people.

Now, it has been acquired by Ji Changming and is kept by Chen Hai.

This is exactly the result Xia Qing wanted.

Ji Changming pressed his advantage, saying:

"Minister Xia, there's another matter I'd like to report to you... Although I, Ji, am of little influence, I would still like to recommend a candidate for the next chief prosecutor."

Xia Qing became interested.

The position of the next chief prosecutor in Handong Province was originally in the hands of the Zhong family.

Because of Hou Liangping's foolish actions, Zhong Zhengguo "compensated" Xia Qing.

Basically, Xia Qingding is the chosen one.

Xia Qing wanted to help Chen Hai get promoted.

Because Chen Hai is loyal, capable, and brave, who wouldn't appreciate such a talented and capable person as a superior?

With Chen Hai's father in prison and himself divorced and raising a child, it was easy for Xia Qing to use family ties to firmly secure Chen Hai's loyalty.

Finally, Xia Qing was fully capable of leading Chen Hai to new heights, and Chen Hai was able to keep control of the prosecutorial system in Handong for Xia Qing.

But the key issue is that Chen Hai is still a long way from becoming the chief prosecutor.

Putting aside the fact that Chen Hai is about to make the leap from deputy director-general to deputy minister, it is very difficult to promote someone to such an important position through exceptional means.

It requires approval from higher authorities; it's no longer something that can be decided at the Handong level.

When Sha Ruijin promoted Yi Xuexi exceptionally, it was only a promotion from a division chief to a department chief, which could have been accomplished at the Handong level.

Chen Hai's idea of ​​achieving everything in one step is wishful thinking.

Even if Xia Qing used the Xia family's influence to forcibly promote Chen Hai, we can still see the outcome.

That would be the beginning of Chen Hai's nightmare.

Age, seniority, and complex interpersonal relationships are all objective factors that will become persistent obstacles to Chen Hai's successful performance of his duties.

Chen Hai was exhausted from both pushing forward difficult tasks and maintaining good interpersonal relationships with his team, which only resulted in more harm than good and earned him the label of "unworthy of his position".

In the end, conspiracies, intrigues, and both overt and covert attacks will follow one after another.

Chen Hai's fate will probably not be much better than Hou Liangping's.

The Xia family and Xia Qing, who supported his rise to power, are likely to get themselves into serious trouble!

Chen Hai has the ability to work, but he lacks the ability to be a leader or a top leader.

It still needs time to settle and for events to prove themselves.

Forcing seedlings to grow faster than they should is extremely harmful!

This is the main reason why leaders repeatedly urge cadres to take root and settle down when considering cadre training.

It's not suppression.

It was a genuine act of good intentions!

Thinking of all this, Xia Qing tentatively asked:

"Quarterly inspection, please tell us about it."

Ji Changming replied without hesitation:

"I recommend Comrade Zheng Rutie. He is our deputy chief prosecutor and has experience in many positions. With him as chief prosecutor, there shouldn't be any major upheavals within the procuratorate. Moreover, he mentored Chen Hai for many years, and the two have a very good relationship."

Ji Changming paused, then added:

"There's still a vacancy for the position of deputy chief prosecutor."

Xia Qing nodded and said:

"Excellent, Ji Jian's analysis is spot-on and insightful. I admire you! I will fully consider your suggestion!"

Ji Changming smiled and said:

"Minister Xia, you flatter me. However, I have something else to report to you."

Seeing that Ji Changming had suddenly become serious, Xia Qing said:

"Please speak."

Ji Changming took a sip of tea and informed Xia Qing about a strange development he had discovered during the investigation.

It seems that the Ni family's companies have been engaged in some kind of pledging activity recently.

The investigation team did not delve into the specifics, as this involves the company's internal operations, which the liquidation process did not cover.

However, Ji Changming's years of experience in handling cases made him more cautious, and he kept this matter in mind.

Upon hearing this, Xia Qing immediately felt a sense of alarm.

Is this node involved in staking?

Something's not right.

Thinking of this, Xia Qing asked again:

"Are you sure about the quarterly inspection?"

Ji Changming nodded vigorously.

After a moment's thought, Xia Qing had an idea.

Before Ji Changming left, Xia Qing asked, seemingly casually:

"Ji Jian, how many years have you been a vice minister?"

Ji Changming was taken aback, his eyes darting upwards as he recalled something, and then he said:

"More than ten years have passed, how come?"

Xia Qing smiled and said:

"It's been more than ten years, so it's only right that we get him the treatment of a ministerial-level official."

Ji Changming froze on the spot, then bowed slightly in greeting:

"Thank you, Minister Xia!"

……

After seeing Ji Changming off.

Xia Qing immediately called the relevant departments, such as the Industry and Commerce Bureau and the bank.

Let them help thoroughly investigate what kind of shady dealings these Ni family companies that were listed in the corporate cleanup operation are involved in!

The investigation will focus on the debts of these companies and their recent pledging activities.

After making the arrangements, Xia Qing put down the phone and gave a cold smile.

No wonder this scene looked familiar.

It's basically a copy of an eco-resort!

Unfortunately.

I, Xia Qing, am not so easily manipulated!