Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

That concludes my career.

A large number of people lost their jobs as a result.

Yang Jianguo naturally understood this principle and didn't want to put the other party in a difficult position. "Okay, let someone discuss the specific arrangements with Fang Tong."

"Hello, I am Fang Tong, Yang's bodyguard."

Fang Tong stepped forward to introduce himself, then retreated back behind Yang Jianguo, his sharp eyes constantly alert to all directions.

"With Comrade Fang Tong here and others assisting, everyone can rest assured."

The exhausting social engagements finally came to an end, and Yang Jianguo stayed in the guesthouse until the guards arrived.

But the phone in his room was unusually busy.

All the events happening in various places converged in this small private room. Later, Fang Tong, following his instructions, had the guesthouse connect two more secure lines.

By the time the guards sent by the Chief of Staff arrived, everyone who needed to be controlled had already been brought under control.

"The breakthrough lies with Zhang Jie, but this woman is very tight-lipped. The investigators will need time to pry her open."

Yang Jianguo always felt that Zhang Jie looked somewhat familiar.

Once I saw the family photo in her file, I understood everything. "Start with her daughter. Tell her that if she doesn't want to affect her daughter's future, she should confess as soon as possible and try to atone for her crime."

"Yes."

With his orders, things became much easier for Tang Youshui.

For parents in mainland China, their entire lives revolve around their children, so addressing this aspect can indeed yield immediate results.

But as soon as he took action, it was immediately stopped.

Local inspectors intervened directly, saying their actions were irregular and clearly a blatant violation of discipline.

Tang Youshui wanted to persist, but the inspectors transferred from other regions withdrew one after another. "Team Leader Tang, I'm afraid this matter can't be accomplished. It's the Commander-in-Chief's order."

Commander-in-Chief; top leader.

That was a high-ranking official whom even Yang Jianguo had to treat equally; what could a mere inspector like him do?

Now, it's a battle of wits between the two leaders to see who comes out on top.

He genuinely hadn't expected that this matter would alarm the Consul General...

"Boss, that's the situation."

Upon learning that the Consul General had intervened, Yang Jianguo frowned.

This is a difficult matter.

Ultimately, he had no law enforcement power at the local level, and everything had to be done by the restructuring office.

However, as the highest-ranking local leader, the direct intervention of the governor-general made his "orders" as a minister somewhat awkward.

After all, no matter how high Yang Jianguo's official rank was, he still had to return to Beijing after finishing his business.

Even this small plot of land to the east is still under the command of the chief commander.

How can you make progress if you can't even figure out what's important and what's not?

Chapter 832 The situation is dire, resort to any means.

Yang Jianguo wanted to meet with the Consul General, so he asked Tang Youshui to wait and schedule a time with the Consul General's secretary.

They didn't try to avoid him either. Through Tang Youshui, they told him that the Consul General would be hosting a banquet in the guesthouse's banquet hall that evening to welcome Yang Jianguo back.

However, only the two parties involved were present at the entire meal.

What they talked about is unknown.

The process was probably not very pleasant, as the food on the table was barely touched.

Thus, dark clouds gathered over Fengtian City.

Yang Jianguo seemed to have fallen silent. The people who had been detained earlier were still being interrogated, but the situation, which was about to escalate further, was put on hold.

This also sent a signal to everyone: with the leader's order to stop, as long as they kept their mouths shut, they would be released sooner or later.

Among them, Zhang Jie's attitude was the most unyielding.

Throughout, she insisted that she was following the proper procedures.

As for the qualifications of the winning company, she was also bewildered, realizing that the problem lay with the work of her subordinates.

In short, the shady dealings involved have nothing to do with her.

"I think you'd better tell the truth. Do you think we can arrest people without evidence?"

Faced with the threat, Zhang Jie calmly laughed and said, "If you have evidence, you don't need to waste your breath here."

The inspector's expression turned grim, allowing the other party to strike at his weak point.

Their evidence was all circumstantial, without any specific details, yet it was enough to deliver a decisive blow and bring the other party to justice.

Things shouldn't have turned out this way.

But unfortunately, problems arose at the top, leaving those below with no options and unable to cope.

In the current situation, if they can't come up with anything, they'll really be in a lose-lose situation.

Not only will they be targeted by their colleagues in Fengtian, but they'll likely face dire consequences when they return.

That's right, the task was assigned by the leader.

But the leader can't take the blame for what didn't go well, so what can be done?

Those below would then have to be thrown out one by one to take the blame and quell the other party's anger.

When that time comes, no one will speak up for them or seek justice.

To make progress, you have to take risks; everything has its advantages and disadvantages.

You can't expect to reap all the benefits while leaving others to bear the risks; there's no such thing as a free lunch in this world.

……

"Boss, what do we do now?"

Tang Youshui is also in a bind. The old leader and the general manager broke up, and it's the least important people like them to deal with.

Logically speaking, the restructuring office should be a unit directly under the jurisdiction of the city government.

They were not accountable to local authorities, only to the Ministry of Works…

To put it bluntly, it's about being responsible to Yang Jianguo.

However, there is an issue of execution here. The restructuring office has only three to five staff members in its subordinate groups.

It's definitely not feasible to get things done by relying on just three or five people when you arrive at a destination.

Therefore, they need to rely on local resources.

Local authorities also welcome the restructuring office, since the arrival of the office means the company can be saved.

Either vigorously develop the tertiary sector, clean up and divest non-performing assets, and revitalize the enterprise.

Either pack everything up and go bankrupt for restructuring.

Whichever path is chosen, it will be a good thing for the local area because it will have more money in its coffers.

Developing the economy requires not only policies, but also financial support.

Should infrastructure be developed? Should corresponding supporting facilities be improved? What about old city renovation, relocation, and industrial planning?

Which of these things doesn't cost money?

But this time was different; Yang Jianguo came down to lift the lid.

That would be tantamount to overturning the established achievements and then labeling it as a 'crime'.

The Chief Consul General's intervention was not to support anyone, nor was it aimed at Yang Jianguo.

It was simply to avoid tarnishing his reputation and achievements.

The original seed farm was established during his tenure, and the land was approved. If Yang Jianguo were to overturn this decision and convict him, it would be a serious offense.

That would be like slapping him hard across the face; even if it were just a starting point, it would be fine.

This crucial trigger could very well affect his future career.

This could very well be the end of his career.

This damaged the foundation of the leader, forcing him to step in and stop the situation from escalating further.

That's exactly what the two were talking about in the banquet hall.

The Consul General hoped that he would be lenient, punish those who deserved punishment, and revise those who needed revisions, but not overturn the entire project.

It's just that some blemishes appeared during the process.

Clean up the stain and get the whole thing back on track.

But Yang Jianguo disagreed. This approach, while seemingly solving the problem, was actually just a way to appease everyone.

What should we do about the workers' emotions and the impact on their trust in the organization?

Under what name will the compensation be distributed, as previously agreed?

The Consul General understood the terms and conditions, and when asked about Yang Jianguo's question, he simply dismissed it with a casual remark that "there will be compensation later."

But Yang Jianguo could not agree to that. A person should have a bottom line and boundaries.

Those who betray their own social class usually come to a bad end.

Yang Jianguo had no intention of betraying the blood of his workers.

Besides, that's not how things are done.

There may be a set of procedures in the local area, but that was before he came.

If we continue doing it this way, wouldn't his trip have been in vain?

"You are like this..."

Yang Jianguo gave some instructions, then dialed a number to Hong Kong Island, saying, "Is Chairman Lou there? This is Yang Jianguo."

In the supervisory office, Tang Youshui's appearance interrupted the normal interrogation.

Seeing Zhang Jie's confidence and the two inspectors exchanging bewildered glances, Tang Youshui smiled and said, "I'm here to listen in, you don't mind, do you?"

From both a public and private perspective, the supervisory body has no reason to refuse.

"Team Leader Tang, please have a seat."

He was asked to sit down, and the interrogation resumed.

The repetitive ramblings soon made Tang Youshui sleepy, so he said, "Let me interrupt for a moment."

Rudely interrupting the two, Tang Youshui looked at Zhang Jie and asked, "Comrade Zhang Jie, have you ever thought about how much your actions will affect your child's future?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jie's expression immediately changed.

The two inspectors' expressions changed slightly, but they ultimately did not stop him from continuing.

They should have used these methods long ago.

It was only because the commander-in-chief suddenly intervened that he became hesitant and did not use some effective methods, lest the higher-ups decide the outcome and he be held accountable later.

But now that Tang Youshui is handling it himself, the matter is much easier to resolve.

Even if they settle scores later, this matter won't be attributed to them.

Chapter 833 Stirring up the enemy in the grass, selfless and impartial

Tang Youshui had guessed this would happen before he arrived.

It appears to be an interrogation, but it's actually a form of detention; they go through the motions without putting in any real effort, trying to please neither side.

The leader sent him here to oversee the interrogation and try to get Zhang Jie to talk as soon as possible.

Tang Youshui and the others were all outsiders, but there were still big differences between them. Most importantly, he had a good old leader.

Once he's finished with things here, if he really can't stay any longer, a transfer order will send him back to the capital.