At the Pinnacle of Power: My Insider Report Alarms Bigwigs in Beijing's Elite Circle

No sooner had Lin Yi returned to the hotel after the meeting than Xu Tao, Vice Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, came to Lin Yi's room.

"Minister Xu, what can I do for you?"

Lin Yi sat with Xu Tao on the sofa in the suite's living room and asked.

Xu Tao did not answer immediately. Instead, he took the tea that Chen Mo had brewed and waited until Chen Mo left before putting down the disposable teacup and saying, "Team Leader Lin, I came to see you today not for official business, but for personal matters."

"Private matters?" Lin Yi raised an eyebrow.

"Lin Yi, I know I shouldn't have been the one to relay the message, and I certainly shouldn't have sided with Fang Yongchang while relaying it to you. Because, the fact that you are the leader of the 14th Inspection Team and are leading the team to conduct an inspection of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development is enough to prove that there is no possibility of reconciliation between the two sides."

Xu Tao said with a sincere expression.

Lin Yi remained silent, waiting for Xu Tao's subsequent explanation.

Because Xu Tao, who has risen to such a position, couldn't possibly lack even this basic political acumen.

Moreover, given Xu Tao's experience as an office director, he should know very well that even if he were to relay a message, he must first ask Lin Yi for his views on shantytown renovation and real estate reform in order to deduce Lin Yi's attitude towards Tian Yong and even Fang Yongchang, and then consider whether to mediate between the two parties, rather than asking nothing and directly saying that Fang Yongchang's secretary wanted to invite Lin Yi for tea and wanted Lin Yi to give him face.

This is like when Lin Yi was slapped, a so-called classmate came over, without asking Lin Yi's true feelings and attitude, and said that the person who hit you wanted to make peace with you, so give me face and go over and talk.

"Lin Yi, Fang Yongchang is in charge of housing and construction, and I can't disobey his instructions. Besides, he made a statement when I was promoted. I can only agree to call and ask about your attitude. In addition, to prevent me from being cunning and trying to please both sides, Fang Yongchang specifically asked his secretary to supervise me in making the call to you."

"When I called you that day, Fang Yongchang's secretary was right next to me, and the call was on speakerphone the whole time. So, I made it clear that I hoped you could give me the honor of coming over to talk. I'm sorry, Lin Yi, I hope you can understand," Xu Tao explained, and apologized to Lin Yi.

Lin Yi said, "Xu Tao, I understand you. Don't worry, I won't target you because of this."

"Thank you!"

Xu Tao quickly thanked him and breathed a long sigh of relief.

From the moment he chose to side with Fang Yongchang, it was destined that he could never be a comrade-in-arms with Lin Yi in the future. It was already a blessing that Lin Yi did not blame him or use this inspection to target him!

In the following period, Tian Yong's close associates in the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and those parachuted into local positions were taken away one after another by relevant disciplinary inspection departments.

In addition to focusing on Tian Yong's issues, the inspection team also investigated the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development to determine whether it had strictly implemented the central government's policies on guaranteeing housing for low-income urban families and promoting housing system reform.

As the inspection work drew to a close, Lin Yi, along with all members of the inspection team, convened a feedback meeting with mid-level and above cadres of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development.

At the meeting, Lin Yi said sternly: "Over the past month, the inspection team has listened to the work reports and special reports of the Party Group of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, conducted individual talks with members of the Party Group leadership team of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and other cadres and the public, and handled letters, calls and visits reflecting problems of the Party Group leadership team of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and its members and the principal leaders of the leadership teams of affiliated units."

The inspection work was carried out through twelve methods, including random checks to verify the reports of leading cadres on personal matters, inquiring about the situation from relevant insiders, reviewing and copying relevant documents, archives, meeting minutes and other materials, holding symposiums, attending relevant meetings, conducting democratic evaluations and questionnaire surveys, conducting in-depth research to understand the situation, carrying out special inspections, and requesting assistance from relevant units. These methods targeted the four aspects of the inspection work.

Through the inspection, the inspection team discovered that leading cadres represented by Tian Yong had engaged in disciplinary and legal violations such as power-for-money transactions, abuse of power for personal gain, embezzlement, bribery, and moral depravity.

The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development has problems with irregularities and corruption in personnel selection and appointment, such as the illegal promotion of cadres.

The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development has failed to effectively implement the central government's policies on ensuring housing for low-income urban families and promoting housing system reform.

Geek!

Upon hearing the last sentence, Minister Hu Jun's heart sank instantly, and his expression betrayed his undisguised panic.

Because the problems of Tian Yong and others can be considered personal issues, and Hu Jun bears some leadership responsibility, the impact on him is not very serious.

But the last question Lin Yi raised was crucial!

Once this issue is reported to the central government, it will be a big question mark whether he can keep his position as minister!

After Lin Yi, representing the inspection team, finished giving his feedback, Hu Junqiang remained calm and, on behalf of the Party Group of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, stated that they would immediately formulate a rectification plan for the issues raised by the inspection team and ensure that all issues were thoroughly rectified within the stipulated time!

After the meeting, Hu Jun prepared a dinner for Lin Yi and others to express his gratitude to the inspection team.

Lin Yi agreed to the dinner, but reminded that the dinner must meet the regulations and not exceed the limit.

During the dinner, Hu Jun used the excuse of smoking to get a private conversation with Lin Yi.

"Team Leader Lin, I have a favor to ask."

"Minister Hu, please speak."

"Team Leader Lin, regarding the issues raised in the inspection feedback, could the wording be slightly modified when the inspection team reports to higher authorities?"

Hu Jun looked at Lin Yi with a pleading expression. The same question, different answers, completely different natures.

Lin Yi thought for a moment and said, "Minister Hu, I suggest that before the inspection work leading group gives a centralized report on this round of inspections, you go and report to the leaders separately."

"Thank you, Team Leader Lin!"

Hu Jun's eyes lit up. He knew that the leader Lin Yi was talking about was not Fang Yongchang, and he also knew that this was the last chance to make amends!

"Minister Hu, you're welcome." Lin Yi smiled slightly.

Although he came with a mission, he was well aware that there were limits to overturning the table; he couldn't be like Brother Crow in a certain Hong Kong movie and completely overturn the table.

That would be easily criticized and become a reason for the opponent to retaliate.

Moreover, the goal of those above is to establish authority and ensure obedience, thereby guaranteeing that subsequent policies will be implemented without fail!

This is also why he gave Hu Jun advice!

"By the way, Team Leader Lin, the department has prepared work allowances for the inspection team members. I'll have Xu Tao deliver them to everyone tomorrow," Hu Jun said, relieved.

Lin Yi waved his hand, refusing: "Minister Hu, I know this is the default rule, but the fourteenth group doesn't need it."

"Okay, Team Leader Lin, I'll do as you say."

Hu Jun quickly stopped.

What he didn't know was that after the inspection team members reported for duty, Lin Yi gave everyone a perk—he asked Kong Zhao to inform everyone to buy the stock of Shuchuan Shuangma.

Because Lin Yi's reputation as a stock market guru was so great, everyone, including Gu Ben, bought his shares. In just one month, his investment tripled, making him a fortune. It was far better than the meager subsidies from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development!

The next day, at nine o'clock in the morning.

Hu Jun, carrying the feedback from the 14th Inspection Team on its inspection of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, first reported to Fang Yongchang, the leader in charge.

After hearing the report, Fang Yongchang's face darkened, he was in a bad mood, and he wanted to curse.

Because the third issue raised by Lin Yi not only concerns the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, but also indirectly indicates that he, as the leader in charge, also bears responsibility!

Hu Jun noticed Fang Yongchang's displeasure but didn't take it to heart. Instead, he went to report to Zhou Liguo, the main leader.

After doing all this, he called the director of Secretary Xia's office and requested to schedule a work report.

Fang Yongchang thought about it more and more and more, and finally went to Zhou Liguo's office.

"Comrade Yongchang, what's the matter? Sit down and let's talk." Zhou Liguo knew very well why Fang Yongchang had come to see him, and he also saw that Fang Yongchang had a dark face, so he knew that Fang Yongchang was not happy.

Fang Yongchang sat down and said, "Leader, are you aware of the feedback from the Central Fourteenth Inspection Team regarding the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development?"

"Yes, Comrade Yongchang, Comrade Hu Jun just reported the details to me." Zhou Liguo nodded slightly.

"Boss, I think this is going a bit too far."

Fang Yongchang's words had a double meaning: he meant that the problems reported by the 14th inspection team were too serious, and he also meant that Lin Yi's side had gone too far!

“Comrade Yongchang, I think what you need to do now is not to complain, but to seriously think about how to do a good job in housing and urban-rural development, and supervise the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development to come up with measures and solutions to the problems. In addition, before doing this work, you should also report to Secretary Xia!” Zhou Liguo frowned. What kind of time is this to be complaining? Doesn’t Fang Yongchang know the seriousness of the problem?

Fang Yongchang immediately realized something was wrong and quickly said, "Yes, sir."

“Comrade Yongchang, I also suggest that you call Comrade Hongrui,” Zhou Liguo added.

"it is good!"

Fang Yongchang was startled, and all his complaints vanished.

Because he understood the meaning behind Zhou Liguo's last reminder.

He also thought of the Beihe Conference that ended two months ago, which unified thinking and resolved differences of opinion, including arrangements for Xu Hongrui's next steps.

If you can't afford to offend them, you can only bow your head!