EFB Chapter 224 Clash at the Meeting
Chapter 224 Clash at the Meeting
Sha Ruijin's thoughts returned to the present. He looked around at the Standing Committee members attending the meeting, and then looked at the nearest empty seat next to him.
As expected, Governor Liu did not come.
Indeed, for someone nearing retirement, presiding over the work of Handong for a period of time during his suspension to prevent instability is already a commendable act of respect for his position.
Now a new, more dangerous and complex confrontation has begun, and Governor Liu will certainly not wade into these muddy waters.
Sha Ruijin calmly withdrew his gaze and first briefed the Standing Committee members on the recent situation.
Next, a mobilization was launched.
When the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) comes to investigate the accounts, the more important thing for Handong is not to cooperate with the investigation, but to provide logistical support and create a suitable environment for the CCDI's investigation.
After a moment's thought, Sha Ruijin first asked Gao Yuliang to further strengthen the stability maintenance measures of the political and legal system.
Gao Yuliang agreed and said he had contacted Qi Tongwei to ask the Public Security Bureau to increase its crackdown on organized crime. He also instructed the Public Security Bureaus in various cities and prefectures to conduct regular patrols and ensure that municipal projects could proceed normally without being halted.
Sha Ruijin nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Xia Qing and made a request.
As the investigation into the accounting books by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) deepens, the frequency of relevant personnel being taken away for questioning and being dealt with is also increasing. Basically, cadres are taken away every day, and every two to three days, cadres in important positions or high-ranking positions leave their posts. As a result, this will deal a significant blow to the operation of the institutions in Handong.
Sha Ruijin instructed Xia Qing to lead the Organization Department to select suitable cadres to fill vacancies in the shortest possible time, ensuring that important positions are filled, key personnel are not lacking, and that operations are normal and orders are carried out smoothly.
Xia Qing nodded, indicating that the Organization Department would carry out the selection and appointment of personnel work in a regular and routine manner. Through on-site investigations, long-term visits, and cadre profiling, they had compiled a complete list of reserve candidates. They could flexibly allocate cadres at any time according to the actual situation to ensure that there would be no vacancies in leadership teams or positions.
Especially for state-owned enterprises like Jingzhou Zhongfu, which were the most severely investigated, once the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) releases its investigation results, it can immediately dispatch corresponding cadres to fill the vacancies, ensuring the normal operation of state-owned enterprises and enabling them to play a role in attracting investment, optimizing the business environment, and promoting the quality and efficiency of economic development.
Hearing Gao Yuliang and Xia Qing's answers, Sha Ruijin nodded with satisfaction.
A capable team makes all the difference; in critical moments, they can respond promptly and handle situations quickly, which is truly reassuring.
Next, Sha Ruijin instructed Tian Guofu to closely cooperate with the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's investigation.
The Publicity Department was instructed to take specific measures, such as media publicity, positive guidance, and preventing the further spread of false statements from Mirror Weekly, to regain the high ground in public opinion and ensure that the position of public opinion is not lost.
He placed high hopes on Zhu Zhichao, stating that with Governor Liu's retirement imminent, Zhu Zhichao, as the Executive Vice Governor, should take on the responsibilities of the Governor ahead of time, leading all departments of the provincial government to do their utmost and work together to ensure that Handong's economic indicators remain stable and do not decline in the face of a possible economic downturn, and to do a good job in the main tasks of Handong's economic development and overcome the difficulties.
After all the tasks were assigned, Sha Ruijin remained silent for a moment, then said with a somewhat solemn expression:
"Now I want to talk about something else. You all should be aware of the content of the reports that the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection receives."
A moment of silence.
Sha Ruijin paused, looked around at everyone, and said:
"I want to confirm one thing first: are any of our Standing Committee members among the provincial and ministerial-level leaders listed in the ledger?"
Another silence followed.
But some of his glances were caught by Sha Ruijin.
He glanced at Gao Yuliang almost inadvertently.
Sha Ruijin understood that such suspicions were quite normal.
After all, Gao Yuliang was recommended by Zhao Lichun to take the position of provincial party secretary, but the offer was unsuccessful, and he was also the leader of the Handa clique.
However, the account book that Gao Yuliang sent did not contain his records.
While it cannot be ruled out that Gao Yuliang erased the relevant records beforehand.
However, the account book that Hou Liangping obtained from Liu Qingzhu's house could not guarantee that Gao Yuliang was not involved.
Thinking of this, Sha Ruijin said:
"It's good that none of our people are here. If there are, I hope they can communicate with me as soon as possible."
After a pause, Sha Ruijin added:
"As a provincial or ministerial-level leader, if your name is on the books, the investigation team will never let you off the hook. Before things get ugly, you should let me know first. When you go back to the provincial government, please convey my message to all the members of the provincial government leadership. I will also inform the People's Congress and the CPPCC."
Everyone nodded, without saying a word.
Sha Ruijin observed Gao Yuliang closely and found that the other man's expression remained completely calm, as if he were utterly indifferent.
Perhaps Gao Yuliang really wasn't involved.
It's about time to adjourn the meeting.
As Sha Ruijin was thinking, he saw Gao Yuliang suddenly raise his hand.
Sha Ruijin was taken aback and said:
"Comrade Yuliang, what's wrong?"
"Secretary Sha, I have a question, and I believe everyone here shares the same question," Gao Yuliang said with a smile.
"This question may sound harsh, but it relates to the two recent collapses of Zhongfu Group. If it's alright, I'd like to bring it up, is that alright?"
After a moment's thought, Sha Ruijin let Gao Yuliang speak.
After Gao Yuliang nodded in acknowledgment, though he wore a smile, his eyes betrayed a sharp edge:
"To everyone else, these two collapses of Zhongfu Group were due to whistleblowing by subordinates, which had a terrible impact. People might just think that the problems had been accumulating for a long time and just happened to surface at this critical juncture. But I want to tell you an inside story..."
After a pause, Gao Yuliang said:
"This recent scandal broke out just as the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection came down to investigate the accounts, as everyone knows. And let me give you a heads-up about the timing of the last scandal..."
Gao Yuliang glanced at everyone's reactions and said:
"The last time something went wrong, it happened right before Secretary Sha and Secretary Tian were preparing to submit their accounts to the Central Committee!"
The meeting room erupted in uproar.
According to Gao Yuliang, the two financial crises at Zhongfu Group were not coincidences, but rather premeditated actions.
It was aimed at the ledger.
The first time was when Sha Ruijin was about to hand over the account books when Zhongfu Group went bankrupt, damaging the business environment in Handong.
This time, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection came down to investigate the accounts, and Zhongfu Group suffered another financial scandal. The purpose is still to damage the business environment.
What is the purpose of damaging the business environment?
Influenced Provincial Party Secretary Sha Ruijin!
In this way, the whole thing becomes connected.
There is a behind-the-scenes force that instructs Zhongfu Group to periodically default on its financial problems, thereby putting pressure on Sha Ruijin.
However, the intentions behind the two instances of pressure were different.
The previous one was a threat.
This time, it was revenge.
So, who will put pressure on Sarekin before he is ready to hand over the accounts?
Will they retaliate against Sha Ruijin when the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection comes to investigate the accounts?
The answer is self-evident.
It will only be the person whose personal interests are directly affected by the ledger!
The Standing Committee members immediately understood.
Zhao Lichun!
Zhao Lichun instructed Jingzhou Zhongfu Group to cooperate according to his instructions!
Upon seeing this, Gao Yuliang immediately looked at Li Dakang and said:
"Then, Comrade Dakang, Secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee, please explain why, in both instances, it just so happens that the Zhongfu Group was involved, and why both times, the problems started in Jingzhou?"
(Sorry for the wait! I'll post it as soon as I finish typing.)