Official excuse: I was sent to work at the grassroots level for training, and Hou Liangping arrested

Liu Cheng made this decision without hesitation.

Requesting flowers...

The Provincial Party Committee Office Building, and the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee.

The atmosphere in the meeting room was somber. Governor Liu sat at the head of the table with a furrowed brow.

"Comrades. Just last night, something terrible happened."

"Comrades from the National Security Department reported that Ding Yizhen, the deputy mayor of Jingzhou City, has fled to the United States."

Upon hearing this, all the members of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee turned their attention to Li Dakang.

Upon hearing this news, Gao Yuliang's face showed a mocking expression.

Li Dakang's heart skipped a beat, and his face turned pale.

Governor Liu slammed his fist on the table: "Li Dakang! Look at the subordinates you've promoted. They're either corrupt or have fled to the United States."

26. Li Dakang shifted the blame to Guangming District, and the inspection team was stationed in Handong.

26. Li Dakang shifted the blame to Guangming District, and the inspection team was stationed in Handong.

The Provincial Party Committee of Handong held a high-level meeting at the vice-ministerial level.

Governor Liu flew into a rage, slamming his fist on the table. He demanded of Li Dakang, "Li Dakang, how do you explain this?"

Li Dakang's face turned ashen, and he hurriedly stood up, trying to shift the blame: "Governor Liu, I knew nothing about anything Ding Yizhen did. This is a dereliction of duty by the Jingzhou Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection."

Gao Yuliang, wearing black-rimmed glasses, said sarcastically, "Comrade Dakang, according to my information, Ding Yizhen always says a certain catchphrase when facing investors."

“I am the embodiment of Secretary Dakang, and I am also working for Secretary Dakang.”

Upon hearing this, Li Dakang nearly fainted. He could barely stand: "Slander! This is absolutely slander!"

“Li Dakang! Ding Yizhen has already fled to the United States. This is a serious political incident.” Liu Cheng sneered repeatedly, exuding the aura of a superior.

"Ding Yizhen's case has been classified as defection."

"A serving deputy mayor."

"As the Party Secretary of Jingzhou City, you have an inescapable responsibility."

"I have already reported this to the imperial court, and Grand Secretary Lin has already sent an official letter to the Hantong Provincial Committee."

Liu Cheng's words were like a bolt from the blue: "Furthermore, an inspection team will be dispatched and will be stationed in Handong Province within three days to investigate this matter."

"Governor Liu, I need to explain. This is mainly because of Comrade Lin Yunfei, the Party Secretary of Guangming District."

"He was parachuted in and showed absolutely no respect for rules. He started investigating his superiors." Li Dakang was incredibly audacious, directly shifting the blame to Lin Yunfei.

“He reported the matter to higher authorities without authorization, disrupting normal work order. As the Party Secretary of the city, it was indeed difficult for me to have full control over the situation.”

Upon hearing this, Liu Cheng frowned and said coldly, "I am aware of Comrade Lin Yunfei's overstepping of authority in reporting this matter."

"Because Comrade Lin Yunfei reported to me that Ding Yizhen has problems."

Good grief, Li Dakang is actually trying to shift the blame onto me.

To directly shift the blame to Lin Yunfei? That's like an old man eating poison, courting death.

This Li Dakang is truly a non-stick pan.

Liu Cheng's eyes were piercing, and his tone was stern: "Li Dakang, you're shirking your responsibility!"

Liu Cheng was extremely dissatisfied and asked aggressively, "Li Dakang, if I remember correctly, you were the Party Secretary of Lincheng. One of your deputy mayors ran away with the money."

"Investors are all running away."

"That incident directly caused Lincheng's economy to become the worst in the province."

"Governor Liu, since you were aware of this, why didn't you take timely measures?" Li Dakang's words were shocking and outrageous, practically defying the heavens.

Standing Committee member and Vice Governor Wang Zheng snorted coldly and continued, "Li Dakang, watch your attitude. Governor Liu is extremely busy. As the Secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee, you should take the initiative to report, how can you shirk your responsibility?"

"Comrade Wang Zheng is right, Comrade Dakang, your attitude is indeed problematic," said Wu Chunlin, the provincial organization minister, slowly. He was supporting Governor Liu.

“I admit that I was negligent in the Lincheng incident, but Ding Yizhen’s defection was completely unexpected.”

Li Dakang quickly changed his tune, continuing to shift the blame to Guangming District: "The problems in Guangming District are long-standing and have existed for many years."

Standing Committee member and Vice Governor Wang Zheng said with a disdainful look, "Li Dakang has existed for many years, why didn't you do anything about it?"

"For the sake of your political achievements, you stood by and watched Ding Yizhen embezzle and become corrupt, allowing him to amass wealth."

"Now look what's happened, Ding Yizhen has defected to the United States. And you're starting to shift the blame again."

“Vice Governor Wang, I didn’t do it. Don’t slander me.”

"I, Li Dakang, swear that I have not taken a single penny from any illegal businessmen." Li Dakang raised his right hand, his emotions running high. His voice suddenly rose eight decibels.

"The Party Secretary of Jingzhou City will absolutely not collude with unscrupulous businessmen and corrupt officials."

Liu Cheng narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at Li Dakang with a death stare.

"Uh, I... have leadership responsibility. I am willing to conduct a thorough self-examination and self-criticism, just like the organization."

Li Dakang hesitated for a moment before finally speaking.

“However, I believe that the main leaders of Guangming District, especially the Party Secretary of Guangming District, bear the primary responsibility.” Li Dakang was simply audacious.

Han Shanhu, the commander of the Handong Military Region who had been silent until now, spoke with a serious expression: "Secretary Li, if I remember correctly..."

"The Party Secretary of Guangming District was Ding Yizhen, a traitor."

Li Dakang was taken aback. He looked at Han Shanhu and hesitated for a moment: "Commander Han, the nature of this matter has not yet been determined."

"Whether Ding Yizhen committed treason needs to be investigated by Zhong Yang's inspection team."

Han Shanhu's expression was serious as he looked directly at Li Dakang: "Secretary Li, please answer my question directly. Is Ding Yizhen's position the Vice Mayor of Jingzhou City and concurrently the Party Secretary of Guangming District?"

"Secretary Li, please don't dodge the issue or ramble on."

Gao Yuliang looked at Han Shanhu with great surprise.

Han Shanhu is usually silent and always abstains from voting.

Today, contrary to his usual practice, he personally took to the field. What could be the reason?

Could it be Lin Yunfei?

But Lin Yunfei was merely the Party Secretary of Guangming District and the Director of the Jingzhou Public Security Bureau—a mere department-level official.

Gao Yuliang, a professor in the Department of Political Science and Law, had spent twenty-five years navigating the complexities of officialdom. He noticed something amiss.

Logically speaking, the military generally does not interfere in local affairs.

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Li Dakang snapped out of his daze and gritted his teeth: "Yes, it's the corrupt official Ding Yizhen. His position is indeed the Vice Mayor of Jingzhou City, concurrently serving as the Party Secretary of Guangming District and the Chief Commander of the Guangming Peak Project."

Han Shanhu's expression was serious as he looked directly at Li Dakang: "Secretary Li, if I remember correctly, the newly appointed Comrade Lin Yunfei was also appointed yesterday at noon."

"It hasn't even been 24 hours yet."

"You're going to shift such a huge burden onto a comrade who's only been in office for less than a day."

Li Dakang remained silent: "..."

“Governor Liu, Secretary Yuliang, and I think Secretary Li are completely shirking their responsibilities.”

"To have a newly appointed Party Secretary of Guangming District take the blame for Ding Yizhen's treason..."

Han Shanhu paused for a moment: "I think this is very inappropriate."

Gao Yuliang hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Commander Han is right. Our Handong Provincial Party Committee leadership cannot allow a good comrade to suffer an injustice."

Li Dakang forced himself to remain calm and took a deep breath: "Governor Liu, I will fully cooperate with the inspection team's investigation to uncover the truth."

Gao Yuliang observed coldly, secretly calculating in his mind. The atmosphere in the meeting room was tense, and everyone held their breath.

"Governor Liu, I request that a special task force be established immediately to thoroughly investigate the Ding Yizhen incident and show absolutely no leniency." Li Dakang's voice was low but firm. Gao Yuliang's lips curled slightly, a barely perceptible glint of cold light flashing in his eyes.

Inside the meeting room, the air seemed to freeze, and everyone felt the severity of the storm.

. . . . .

The military compound in Beijing was under heavy security.

Chu Shanyue had just returned home when the red phone on his desk rang.

Jingle Bell! !

Grand Secretary Lin Jianguo's voice was steady and powerful: "In Jingzhou City, Handong Province, a heinous act of treason has occurred. A deputy mayor has fled to the United States."

"Old Chief, what are your instructions?" Chu Shanyue quickly asked.

Lin Jianguo: "Your son is now the third deputy secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. Have your son, Chu Zhongzhou, lead an inspection team to be stationed in Handong within three days."

"Investigate Ding Yizhen, the deputy mayor of Jingzhou City, for treason."

"This matter must be thoroughly investigated to find the person primarily responsible."

Chu Shanyue snapped out of his daze and said in a loud voice, "Understood. I'll call Chu Zhongzhou myself."

. . . . .

The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) office building.

Chu Zhongzhou received a call from his father, his brow furrowed, and he immediately summoned his best personnel.

Preparations for the inspection team's work have begun. They are to quickly gather leads on the Ding Yizhen case and ensure the team arrives in Handong within three days to conduct a comprehensive investigation, leaving no detail overlooked.

27. Lin Yunfei is stubborn. I'm waiting for you to fire me from my public office.

27. Lin Yunfei is stubborn. I'm waiting for you to fire me from my public office.

That evening, Li Dakang sat in the office of the Secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee. Consumed by rage, he dialed the number of Lin Yunfei, the Secretary of the Guangming District Party Committee.

"Lin Yunfei. You son of a bitch, you still have the nerve to sleep?"

Lin Yunfei frowned instinctively, held the phone away, and snapped, "Who the hell are you? How dare you talk to me like that? You're asking for it!"

Li Dakang was filled with rage, with nowhere to vent it. Now he finally found an outlet: "I! Li Dakang, Secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee."