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

To approve a new piece of land?

Ding Yizhen has sold off all the land in Guangming District, so what land can he use to approve for you?

But Sha Ruijin certainly wouldn't refuse outright.

At his level, he never speaks or acts without being direct or leaving any room for maneuver, unless absolutely necessary.

So, Sha Ruijin smiled and said:

"How about this, Uncle Chen, I'll talk to them about it when I go to work tomorrow and see if there's a suitable place."

Chen Yanshi hurriedly waved his hand, a look of impatience appearing on his face:

"That won't do! You have to make the decision! You have to allocate land!"

Chen Yanshi was eager to get revenge on Xia Qing. If he couldn't get the land, how could he establish his authority among the workers? How could he maintain his public image?

"Alright, alright, Uncle Chen, I'll give you an answer tomorrow, okay?" Sha Ruijin stood up, a subtle gesture of seeing the guest off.

Even if Chen Yanshi was stubborn, he couldn't help but understand Sha Ruijin's actions, so they stood up together and walked towards the door, occasionally turning back to emphasize:

"Remember that, Little Gold, here you go!"

Sha Ruijin smiled and made excuses as he saw Chen Yanshi out the door.

boom.

As soon as the door closed, Sha Ruijin's smile vanished.

He sat back on the sofa, somewhat puzzled.

Chen Hai has been demoted to the level of a division chief. Why has his father, Chen Yanshi, not mentioned anything about Chen Hai's plight all this time, and not even pleaded for him?

It was as if nothing had happened.

Is this really because Chen Yanshi is a principled person?

Sha Ruijin couldn't quite figure it out, but it wasn't anything important, so he began to recall Chen Yanshi's story about Dafeng Factory.

Based on the current situation, the cadres in Guangming District have returned to their posts.

Although the process was somewhat comical, it was because Hou Liangping was given a major demerit, and along with the cadres who had been taken away earlier, they were all "released" from the Anti-Corruption Bureau due to doubts about the case handling procedures.

However, judging from the results, Xia Qing has completed his task. Key positions in Guangming District are now filled, and the situation at Dafeng Factory has not deteriorated further.

This is enough.

On this basis, Xia Qing also properly settled the more than 1,000 non-shareholder workers in Dafeng Factory, allowing them to leave the factory area and cease their resistance.

With the most important worker group settled, subsequent work will be easier to carry out.

The damage to the government's image caused by the 116 incident can be mitigated to some extent by Xia Qing's efforts to settle the workers.

Both morally and logically, Xia Qing did something beneficial again.

But what Sha Ruijin couldn't understand was...

Significant progress has been made on issues related to the Dafeng plant, and the remaining work can be considered a natural progression.

Once accomplished, it would greatly enhance Xia Qing's personal prestige.

Judging from Chen Yanshi's words, Xia Qing clearly stated that he no longer wanted to interfere in the affairs of Dafeng Factory.

Although the mission was completed, Xia Qing could easily withdraw if she wanted to, as this was not a task that the Organization Minister needed to personally handle.

It would be such a pity to retire at the peak of one's career.

Sha Ruijin decided that he would have a good talk with Xia Qing when he went to work tomorrow to find out her true thoughts.

Simultaneously.

After leaving Dafeng Factory, Sun Liancheng rushed to the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee compound without stopping.

It was almost ten o'clock, and Li Dakang's office was still brightly lit.

Sun Liancheng knew Li Dakang's habit of working overtime at night, and at the same time, he dared not neglect the major progress of Dafeng Factory and had to report to Li Dakang as soon as possible.

Sun Liancheng entered the office, where Li Dakang was reviewing and signing documents under the desk lamp.

Li Dakang raised his eyelids slightly, revealing a polite smile, and said:

"Liancheng? Have a seat."

"Secretary Dakang, I've come to report on the progress of Dafeng Factory." As soon as Sun Liancheng sat down, he reported to Li Dakang in detail what Xia Qing had done that day.

As Li Dakang listened, his brows gradually relaxed, and he asked:

"Did you subsequently confirm whether all non-shareholder workers had signed the necessary documents and left the factory area?"

Sun Liancheng nodded quickly and said:

"Don't worry, Secretary, now only the shareholders are left in the factory."

"Alright, that's easy." Li Dakang stretched out his arms and body, then leaned forward, lightly tapping the table with his right hand, and instructed:

"No matter what, Dafeng Factory must be demolished, and the Guangmingfeng project must be pushed forward. As for the remaining shareholders, we should negotiate if we can, and if we can't reach an agreement, we should pay resettlement fees according to the standards agreed upon at the beginning."

Sun Liancheng sensed a hint of danger in Li Dakang's words and tentatively asked:

"Secretary, do you mean... we still intend to forcibly demolish the property?"

"It must be demolished." Li Dakang said decisively, pounding the table with his right hand even harder.

"During the 116 incident, public opinion criticized the forced demolition. If we continue with forced demolitions this time, it will send a signal to the outside world that forced demolitions are right and are being carried out in accordance with the law! This includes the previous forced demolition! As long as a settlement isn't reached with Dafeng Factory, we will not rule out the possibility of forced demolition!"

Sun Liancheng nodded as if he understood and said:

"I understand. Giving up on the forced demolition is tantamount to admitting that the forced demolition in the 116 incident was wrong."

Li Dakang smiled with satisfaction, lowered his voice, and said:

"Those remaining in the factory are shareholders, who are fundamentally different from the workers. Arrange for the media to write a few articles, firstly to popularize the difference between shareholders and workers, preventing online misinformation and hindering our work; secondly, to publicize the significant efforts made by Guangming District in worker resettlement, emphasizing that there are no longer any real workers in the factory!"

Sun Liancheng quickly understood what Li Dakang meant.

The next step is to exert pressure from both public opinion and policy perspectives.

The shareholders can reach an agreement on as many deals as they can.

Finally, it will definitely come down to demolition.

By then, even if some shareholders still refuse to cooperate, the media coverage in the early stages will prevent public opinion from showing much sympathy for these shareholders.

If all else fails, write a few more articles highlighting how these shareholders, who have enjoyed dividends for nearly thirty years, own cars and houses, and have substantial savings, are still resisting government development plans and hindering the economic development of Handong for their own selfish desires!

In this way, public opinion will turn in our favor, and these shareholders will be subjected to verbal attacks!

The workers who have worked diligently for decades are the ones who truly deserve our sympathy!

Not these shareholders who have been receiving dividends for thirty years!

With this in mind, Sun Liancheng was full of confidence.

The problems at Dafeng Factory truly opened a door, allowing newcomers to launch their offensives from there.

Minister Xia Qing, you've made a good start.

Sun Liancheng was completely in awe of Xia Qing.

Suddenly, Sun Liancheng seemed to remember something and whispered to Li Dakang:

"Secretary, what should we do about Old Chen?"

Li Dakang smiled disdainfully and said coldly:

"He relies on his relationship with Secretary Sha, and even after retirement, he still tries to get involved in things at the provincial level. To put it bluntly, he just can't let go of his power."

"Alright, I'll report the progress of Dafeng Factory to Secretary Sha. You'll need to lead the team from Guangming District to handle the follow-up communication."

Sun Liancheng quickly stood up and said:

"Understood, Secretary Dakang!"

Watching Sun Liancheng leave, Li Dakang lowered his stance and leaned back in his chair.

Unexpectedly, the matter concerning Dafeng Factory has achieved such a significant breakthrough.

The problems that follow will then be easily solved.

Xia Qing's abilities are indeed not to be underestimated.

The Guangming Peak project must be carried out steadily.

A glint of light flashed in Li Dakang's eyes!