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

Logically speaking, the next Standing Committee meeting should be considered a meeting with the participants.

But Xia Qing understood.

Gao Yuliang must be seen beforehand.

Not to mention that as the full-time deputy secretary of the Handong Provincial Party Committee, he was directly in charge of organizational work.

Gao Yuliang's abilities are so strong that Xia Qing should definitely go and meet him.

He was eager to know what Gao Yuliang thought of him, a descendant of the Xia family, who was an organization minister who knew nothing about organizational work.

What kind of attitude will they have?

At the same time, Xia Qing was also very clear about this.

I came to Handong as a parachuted-in cadre.

At this point, even if the people of Handong were to fight, they would first take a break.

Because everyone and every force is watching and waiting.

Since Xia Qing has come to Handong on behalf of the Xia family of the capital, what is his purpose?

Which side will they actively choose?

How should we handle the situation going forward?

Before making any actions that show a clear bias.

The situation in Handong will enter a brief period of peace.

During this hard-won buffer period.

You must make thorough preparations.

As Xia Qing was pondering, he arrived at Building No. 2 of the Provincial Party Committee.

Gao Yuliang's office was open, as if it were waiting specifically for Xia Qing.

Perhaps this is Gao Yuliang's first step in testing the waters!

Gao Yuliang was overjoyed at Xia Qing's arrival.

He warmly invited Xia Qing to sit wherever she liked, and personally poured her tea.

He kept muttering things like, "Are you tired? Is it hard work? Have you arranged your accommodation and office?"

After Xia Qing briefly explained her situation, Gao Yuliang said gently:

"Minister Xia, have you met with Secretary Sha?"

Xia Qing quickly replied:

"Thank you for your concern, Secretary Gao. I had already met you before I came."

"That's good, but don't get the priorities mixed up." Gao Yuliang nodded, glancing at Xia Qing briefly through his glasses.

He had long heard of Xia Qing's great reputation.

Xia Qing's research report is considered a classic among cadres.

Gao Yuliang had also read it and greatly admired it.

They were even more impressed by Xia Qing's work ability and foresight.

Right now, the legendary author Xia Qing is sitting right in front of me.

Meticulous and radiant.

Gao Yuliang sighed inwardly, realizing that time waits for no one, and that Xia Qing, so young, had already risen to a position on equal footing with him.

Such outstanding talents will undoubtedly be the backbone of the future.

Kao Yu-liang prefers to identify as a scholar rather than a politician.

If it weren't for the office, and given the current complex situation in Handong...

Gao Yuliang really wanted to put everything aside and have a long chat with Xia Qing about the investigation and research until late at night.

In the evening, I'll go to my own home and have Teacher Wu cook two dishes so we can eat and chat.

pity.

Minister Xia must have come with a mission.

I don't know if they're friend or foe!

It's best to wait and see before Xia Qing makes her next move.

Gao Yuliang sighed almost imperceptibly, then changed the subject and asked:

"Minister Xia, how much do you know about the current situation in Handong?"

Now, let's get down to business.

Xia Qing knew that from this point on, she had to answer carefully.

"I heard that Secretary Sha has frozen the promotion and appointment of 125 cadres, which puts a lot of pressure on the organization."

Xia Qing didn't intend to say too much; she simply reiterated what she already knew.

Gao Yuliang gave Xia Qing a meaningful look.

He knew that Xia Qing had more information than what he had mentioned and was waiting for him to speak.

In Gao Yuliang's view, there are many ways to deal with the current situation.

Xia Qing just needs to go to Sha Ruijin's place alone again to show his loyalty.

Then, a similar re-examination plan was devised and submitted to Sha Ruijin for signature.

The issue of freezing the cadres' accounts will be resolved soon.

After all, Sha Ruijin's original intention was to suppress Qi Tongwei, and he did not want to use the promotion of other cadres as a means to bind them.

In other words, Sha Ruijin needed the Organization Department to give him a way out, and the Organization Minister also needed Sha Ruijin's support.

The two complement each other.

But for Gao Yuliang, this was unacceptable.

On our side, we lost an opportunity for Qi Tongwei to be promoted to vice-provincial level.

On Sha Ruijin's side, however, he received the full support of the Organization Department and the newly appointed Minister of Organization.

Wouldn't this just be giving Sha Ruijin another Tian Guofu?

the most important is.

The Minister of Organization is different from other members of the Standing Committee; he is a member of the five-person group.

If Xia Qing were pushed to Sha Ruijin, the subsequent five-person group meeting would look like this.

Governor Liu is facing retirement and will not get involved.

Sha Ruijin will have two votes: one from Tian Guofu, the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission, and the other from Xia Qing, the head of the Organization Department.

They directly controlled the direction of the five-person group meeting.

At that time, I, as the full-time deputy secretary, will be completely isolated and helpless.

It's no different from being sidelined!

Gao Yuliang could not allow this to happen.

Xia Qing must not side with Sha Ruijin.

However, Gao Yuliang is currently unable to actively recruit Xia Qing.

After all, no one knew what mission Xia Qing had come down with.

If they extend an olive branch, it might disrupt the strategic plans of the forces behind Xia Qing.

You'll be in deep trouble if you do that.

We cannot win them over, nor can we push them away.

Gao Yuliang felt a headache coming on.

The last time I had a headache, I advised Qi Tongwei not to go to Chen Yanshi's house and make a fool of himself, but then Sha Ruijin ran into him.

Gao Yuliang simply stopped talking and quietly drank his tea.

The atmosphere in the office froze.

Xia Qing understood that in Gao Yuliang's eyes, the only path he, the organization minister with no experience in organizational work, could take was to rely on Sha Ruijin.

Therefore, Gao Yuliang could not say much, much less offer any advice.

It seems I need to take the initiative.

Xia Qing moistened her throat with tea and said:

"Secretary Gao, after careful consideration, I believe there are ways to resolve the issue of freezing the cadre positions."

Gao Yuliang sneered inwardly:

What a fine new organization minister! He's already figured out how to pledge allegiance to the provincial party secretary so quickly?

It seems that the title of "pragmatist" is somewhat exaggerated.

That's all there is to it.

"Yes, I'll go report to Secretary Sha as soon as I think of it. He has a basketball game tonight and will be leaving early."

Gao Yuliang still smiled faintly as he spoke.

Although I don't want to see Xia Qing leaning towards Sha Ruijin.

But what can you do when they've already made up their minds?

If we don't see eye to eye, even half a sentence is too much.

Xia Qing sensed Gao Yuliang's veiled invitation to leave and quickly said:

"I have already come up with a new assessment plan that should be able to unfreeze the promotion and appointment of 125 cadres, including Director Qi."

Xia Qing deliberately emphasized the three words "Director Qi".

Gao Yuliang was taken aback.

A new investigation plan?

Thawing Qi Tongwei?

Xia Qing wasn't thinking of going to Sha Ruijin to discuss cooperation.

Or are they really planning to introduce a new investigation plan?

Gao Yuliang immediately became interested.

But then I thought about it again, Xia Qing had never had any experience in organizational work.

At this point, suddenly announcing a new inspection plan is highly likely just empty talk.

Did you think writing an investigation plan was so easy?

Gao Yuliang leaned back in his seat again.

Xia Qing knew that Gao Yuliang had become interested.

He then struck while the iron was hot and said:

"I intend to further optimize the assessment of political qualities based on the existing assessment plan that was rejected."

"Use quantitative indicators instead of abstract indicators to prevent one-man rule."

Gao Yuliang's eyes flickered slightly.

He knew that Xia Qing's words, "prevent one-man rule," were meant for Gao Yuliang.

At the Standing Committee meeting, Sha Ruijin disregarded Qi Tongwei's achievements and rejected his promotion to vice-provincial level on the grounds that Qi's political qualities were not strong enough and that he liked to engage in flattery.

Isn't this just using abstract metrics as a basis for making decisions and creating a one-man show?

If Xia Qing can really come up with an evaluation plan that uses quantitative indicators as its core.

There's no guarantee that things will turn around in Qi Tongwei's case.

At that time, even Sha Ruijin, with objective data as the reference, couldn't withstand such great pressure and demand that Qi Tongwei's assets be frozen again.

Gao Yuliang's eyes behind his glasses did not show much movement, and even his expression did not change.

But my mind was already racing.

Judging from Xia Qing's suggestion.

This newly appointed organization minister may be intentionally trying to curry favor with me, or he may simply be doing his job well.

But regardless of which possibility it is, one thing is certain.

Xia Qing will not side with Sha Ruijin!

This is a missed opportunity to show loyalty!

Therefore, the Xia family has no intention of cooperating with Sha Ruijin or the forces behind him.

Xia Qing's purpose in coming to Handong could only be to do his job well and stabilize the situation.

They might even become allies in the future?

Gao Yuliang breathed a sigh of relief and said:

"Minister Xia, can you really come up with a new investigation plan?"

Xia Qing nodded and said:

"Can."

Gao Yuliang said with utmost solemnity:

"Alright, your welcome party should be held together with the next Standing Committee meeting, as for the timing..."

"It should be the day after tomorrow."

"At the meeting, Secretary Sha will definitely let you take over from Minister Qian Chunlin and continue to improve the new assessment methods."

Xia Qing said gratefully:

"Thank you for reminding me. I still need to go to the ministry. I'll bother you again another day."

Gao Yuliang stood up and escorted Xia Qing to the door:

"Minister Xia, take care. We must find time to discuss research techniques next time!"

Xia Qing was taken aback, then smiled:

"must."