Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Everyone cherishes this hard-won peace.

We do not want to be bullied, but we also do not crave war. Peace is the organization's long-term pursuit.

As for the military, they want to develop a new generation of main battle weapons, covering the army, navy, and air force.

The navy is the most urgent need. Only by possessing a strong naval force can we win battles from afar and keep dangers out of the country's borders.

The tragic battles that took place on home soil need not be repeated.

Submarine steel is the first problem that the other party invited us to solve. According to the data from the US, they can submerge in a terrifying environment at a depth of several thousand meters and a temperature of minus 37 degrees Celsius.

Our submarines, however, can only barely meet half of the standards.

If a war were to break out, wouldn't we be left with no choice but to passively take hits and become easy targets for others to slaughter?

The military leaders were so worried about this that they couldn't eat or sleep, fearing that war might break out on their doorstep again.

With the elder brother gone, Old Mei's gaze towards his own family has become strange again. He's been thinking about braised rabbit all the time. If we don't keep a close eye on things, someone will definitely plate it up and serve it as a dish.

Yang Jianguo has agreed to fully cooperate with the other party's work.

However, formal research will take some time to begin, as resource allocation, integration, and the raising of human and material resources also require time.

This is not a one-off deal; it's a long-term national defense project that requires long-term consideration.

Once everything was ready, Yang Jianguo's inspection work should come to an end.

"Then you can go downstairs. The Security Bureau will definitely make proper arrangements."

Lu Hong mentioned the standard procedures. If the State Security Bureau doesn't make arrangements in advance when a minister of his rank goes down there, who will be held responsible if any problems arise?

He can be willful, but others will have to pay the price for his willfulness.

If they don't do their jobs well, those older comrades who have worked diligently for most of their lives will have to retire early and go home to enjoy their old age.

Yang Jianguo frowned, feeling that things were getting more and more troublesome.

Yang Jianguo certainly couldn't let his own actions affect other people's jobs.

But once they go there, they definitely need to inform the local authorities beforehand to make arrangements, otherwise any misunderstandings could cause a huge commotion.

To avoid implicating others, and to keep your whereabouts secret.

After thinking for a moment, Yang Jianguo suddenly said, "Okay, just tell them that the destination of this trip is Heijiang, and let them prepare accordingly."

"Okay, leader."

Lu Hong nodded in agreement, a happy smile on her lips, but after only a couple of steps, her cheerful strides became heavy.

He glanced back hesitantly and saw his boss engrossed in reviewing documents, his expression calm and unchanged. 'This... could the boss be planning a feint, a clever escape?'

Chapter 820 A Little Imp's Mischief, Yet He Remains Calm Even When Mount Tai Collapses

Since the launch of the "ghost-catching" operation, many mediocre people who occupied important positions but did nothing have been brought down.

Among them were cadres whom Yang Jianguo had once favored, who wavered in their principles, forgot their original aspirations, and betrayed the trust of the organization and the people in the face of personal gain.

This pained him, but it also brought him immense satisfaction...

That's how we need to clear away the gloom so that we can move forward lightly and cleanly into the new era.

At the same time, the so-called most severe torture in history also caused much discussion within the organization and encountered much stubborn resistance.

One person's corruption brings misfortune to three generations.

Many people have therefore launched a fierce attack on this policy, saying that they have gone back to the old ways, returned to the evil old era, and started the system of collective punishment.

Such public opinion has caused a great sensation in society.

The public was outraged by the reports from unscrupulous media outlets that took things out of context, maliciously deleted parts, and distorted the facts.

There was also considerable resistance within the inner city; no one had anticipated that the 'ghost-catching' operation would have such a wide reach and influence.

I thought the team was clean and honest, but it has been corrupted to this extent by some scoundrels lurking in the shadows and taking advantage of the chaos.

Everyone has to consider the impact and consequences. If this continues, not only will there be no one to use, but it will also severely damage the organization's prestige among the people.

This is very unfavorable for the current situation.

After all, external threats have not been eliminated, and internal troubles have arisen again.

This puts senior leadership in a very passive position, making them hesitant and timid in their work. Recommending and appointing cadres has become a major challenge.

Let bygones be bygones; if the wrong person was chosen, we can correct it.

But if those promoted are still corrupt and incompetent, how can they explain themselves and the council of elders?

Therefore, some people considered calling for the operation to be halted.

In the past few days, news of Yang Jianguo's upcoming inspection trip has spread, and outside activities have become more frequent.

Those scoundrels who can't stand the light of day are just waiting for him to make his move before they start acting.

Yang Jianguo seemed completely unaware of this.

I make the most of my time every day to handle the important matters at hand. I visit eight factories a day and don't get back to Beijing until almost midnight.

The next day, he went to work as usual early in the morning, and his energy was truly admirable.

In terms of work ability and attitude, Yang Jianguo is impeccable; even his competitors cannot find fault with him.

But his impartiality blocked the way for too many people.

"It's understandable that I'm seen as a thorn in someone's side." On his way to the station, Yang Jianguo chuckled as he handed over the main tasks to his secretary. "My departure will definitely cause some commotion in the city."

"Don't be afraid, just focus on your work. No matter what happens, we'll talk when I get back."

Yang Jianguo had a premonition that this trip would not go smoothly, so he specially recalled Fang Tong and Ma Wei.

This wasn't the first time these two had been responsible for his safety.

They were fairly familiar with each other, so Yang Jianguo felt relatively at ease bringing them along.

But his biggest trump card will probably never be guessed by anyone.

"Okay, let's all go back!"

Yang Jianguo waved from the train transfer point and entered the carriage. The carriage, with its curtains drawn, was airtight, and everyone could only stare at the beige curtains, each lost in their own thoughts.

With the leader gone, we've lost our pillar of support.

Judging from his tone, another storm is brewing, and it's unclear whether these people can withstand it.

Wu Mei, who was seeing her boss off with a basket slung over her arm, took out a sweater from the basket and started knitting again as soon as he got into the car.

Seeing her calm demeanor, Lu Hong felt both relieved and a little angry. "Sister Mei, aren't you worried at all?"

Wu Mei skipped stitches and said naturally, "What are you worried about? It's not the first time."

Having worked alongside high-ranking leaders for half her life, Wu Mei has seen it all.

Even if Sun Wukong came down and did a somersault, it wouldn't scare her.

The Ministry of Works' gates were sealed off with real guns and ammunition. Before the top leader took office, there were rumors that he would be stripped of all his power.

And then there was that time when a high-ranking leader went to the Northwest for an inspection, and some strange, monstrous creature appeared out of nowhere, saying it would temporarily take over his duties.

See? Xiang Gong still managed to push it back directly.

There are plenty of talented people in the Ministry of Works. Besides, when has the top leader not made sure of everything in advance?

It seems that nothing in this world can stump him.

Having experienced so much, Wu Mei has long since developed a composure that remains unchanged even when Mount Tai collapses before her.

To think you can scare her with such a commotion is to seriously underestimate her.

"Yes, I was overthinking it."

After hearing her words, Lu Hong felt enlightened and had even greater trust in Director Yang, believing that he must have already made thorough arrangements, just as Sister Mei had said.

Unexpectedly, Wu Mei suddenly changed the subject, saying, "Actually, you don't need to worry. Even if something really happens, at most we'll just be sitting on the sidelines; it won't cost us our lives."

"In a few years, I should retire. It wouldn't be bad to switch to a less demanding job."

Lu Hong had just relaxed, but Lu Hong's words made her heart leap into her throat again.

No, sister, what are you trying to do?

You've weathered many storms, while I'm just a young person who hasn't experienced that much and can't handle such a big surprise.

These dramatic ups and downs are really deadly!

Seeing her pretty face scrunched up in worry, her brows furrowed, Wu Mei, who had been trying to suppress her laughter, couldn't help but burst out laughing. "Look at your cowardice! You've been following Director Yang around for so long, how come you haven't developed any courage?!"

"Sister Mei."

Lu Hong playfully shook Wu Mei's arm, making her dizzy. Wu Mei chuckled and said, "Alright, alright, relax. Even if the sky falls, someone taller will hold it up."

"No matter what, it's not your turn, little one."

Whoosh, clang clang~

The train sped along the tracks and would soon arrive at the next station.

Having received inside information, the local leaders and their entire team waited on the platform, hoping to meet with Yang Jianguo during a train stop.

But no matter how long they waited, trains came and went, and they still couldn't see the one they were looking for. The leader, wearing a Zhongshan suit, frowned and said, "Go and ask where the train is."

"I'll ask now."

The secretary beside him hurried towards the dispatch center, and a few minutes later ran down from the small green two-story building, panting, and said, "Boss, Director Yang's car has already passed by."

Chapter 821 Substituting One Thing for Another, Acting Recklessly

"It's past? How could that be? So many of us are watching it. Train 314, when did it pass by?"

Everyone looked at each other and shook their heads to indicate that they hadn't seen it.

The secretary quickly said, "It's been changed."

"What's changed?"

"The train number was changed, changed halfway through the journey... The security bureau issued a notice that whoever leaks the information will go to jail."

Upon hearing this news, the leader's resentment gradually faded. After standing there for a moment, he instructed, "Since the leader does not wish for us to disturb him, then we will respect the leader's opinion and go back!"

No matter how much resentment and helplessness I feel, I can only silently endure it at this moment.

In the past, when leaders went out, those who had inside information could almost always get a smooth meeting with them.

After all, being able to get the information proves that the other party has connections in the inner city, possibly one of your colleagues or comrades-in-arms who have used their connections to talk to you about the situation in the area.

Of course, it's understandable to make requests, but since we see each other all the time, and the other party has shown such sincerity, it's not appropriate to directly refuse without even meeting them.

Even if you don't respect the monks, you should still respect the Buddha within the city.

I never expected to encounter a leader like Yang Jianguo who doesn't follow the rules.

I thought he had changed over the years.

Who knew that as he got older, he became even more stubborn. What difference would it make if they met? Was it really necessary to send the security bureau to issue a gag order to the railway department staff?

Yang Jianguo was completely unaware of the local officials' complaints, and even if he had known, he wouldn't have cared.

He came out with a purpose this time and didn't have time to waste on the road.

Besides, if there's anything important, you can definitely meet him in person at the Ministry of Works.

Meeting with cadres and people from all over the country is his job, and Yang Jianguo has always been conscientious and diligent in this task.

Stopping a car halfway, eating and drinking to build relationships, what's the point of talking about friendship?

They simply want to use these relationships to get more benefits, or they want to try to skirt the rules and see if he can make an exception.

Yang Jianguo believed that people who knew his reputation wouldn't dare to come knocking on his door about violating regulations.

But many things can become feasible by changing the pretext and the wording. As long as someone above agrees, there is a lot of room for maneuver.

These people are simply trying to exploit loopholes.

But they clearly didn't know themselves well enough; leaving without parking was already giving face to their superiors.

If the train stops running, a few of these people will definitely be laid off without exception.