Chapter 1358: Shi Guangrong Becomes an Abandoned Pawn!

"I have a request," Shi Guangrong said softly.

"Please, go ahead!" Cao Dakang nodded vigorously.

"I want to see Shi Jun once," Shi Guangrong said sincerely. "If the organization feels this is inappropriate, just pretend I never made this request."

Cao Dakang paused for a moment. "Given Shi Jun's current situation, it is not yet suitable for him to meet with family. I must first seek instructions from Secretary Jiang."

Shi Guangrong sighed, "Then I will trouble you."

Cao Dakang dialed the phone number of Municipal Party Secretary Jiang Jing.

"Secretary Jiang, I have finished communicating with Comrade Shi Guangrong. He is willing to go to the County CPPCC to take up a post. At the same time, he has also submitted a request to see Shi Jun once."

Jiang Jing was silent for a few seconds, then said softly, "I can understand Old Shi's feelings. However, at this time, as a father, it is not suitable for him to meet with Shi Jun. Let's do this: have him record a video, and then take the video to show his son. You let Old Shi rest assured; as long as he takes the initiative to admit his mistakes, he will certainly be dealt with leniently."

Cao Dakang hung up the phone and said helplessly to Shi Guangrong, "Secretary Jiang did not agree. However, he suggested that you record a video. I will arrange for someone to deliver it to Shi Jun."

Shi Guangrong sighed, "Very well, I must still thank Secretary Jiang for his leniency."

Cao Dakang called over a subordinate and, inside the office, helped Shi Guangrong record a video.

Afterward, the subordinate copied the video and handed it to the comrades of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection.

Half an hour later, the comrades of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection found Shi Jun in a hotel room.

Shi Jun's complexion was not good; he looked listless.

When the staff interrogated him, they discovered that he seemed unable to accept reality, and thus his attitude toward admitting his mistakes was not upright.

Regarding many detailed issues, he spoke vaguely.

"There is a video; take a look at it."

"What video?"

"One your father recorded specifically for you."

Surprise appeared in Shi Jun's eyes, and then a helpless, bitter smile emerged at the corners of his mouth.

Father must be very disappointed at this moment!

Shi Guangrong had always taught him to be an upright person.

But, when faced with temptation, he still hadn't been able to hold his ground.

The cash in the office was indeed received by him.

However, according to the other party's accusations, it was because he had hinted at it multiple times that they were forced to do so.

Shi Jun actually realized that he had been set up by someone.

He suddenly remembered something a famous Host had once said.

A law should be added!

In corruption and bribery cases, the bribers should be sentenced more heavily, preferably to death; this way, the frequency of corruption and bribery cases would be much lower.

Shi Jun had not been very good at studying since he was a child, and after graduating from high school, he went to join the army.

He had always been proud of being a soldier.

Therefore, he found it very difficult to accept the fact that he had become a criminal.

The staff used a laptop to open the video.

In the video, Shi Guangrong's face carried a faint sorrow.

"Shi Jun, I am Dad.

I know you are very conflicted right now and still harboring wishful thinking.

But, I hope you will not hold anything back regarding the organization's investigation.

A mistake is a mistake; taking the initiative to shoulder your mistakes is what a good man does.

Dad is also very heartbroken.

Because you forgot my instructions to ensure you kept yourself clean and upright.

However, the matter has already happened.

We will correct it in time.

As long as you face your mistakes bravely.

You will always be my pride."

After watching the video, Shi Jun was covered in tears.

"Comrade, I have finished watching. Please give me paper and a pen; I want to write down my mistakes, word for word."

"Please pass a message to my father: I have let him down. Please tell him to rest assured; I will definitely reform well and face my mistakes squarely."

The staff member nodded slightly, "I will convey your words exactly."

After returning from the city, Shi Guangrong locked himself in his office.

The landline rang. Shi Guangrong took a look; it was from the Organization Department, so he quickly answered.

"Director Cao, hello."

"Secretary Shi, just now we received feedback from the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection that your son watched the video and was deeply moved. He asked us to convey a message: he will reform well."

Shi Guangrong nodded slightly, "Understood, thank you for your concern, Director Cao."

Although Shi Jun was actively admitting his mistakes, it could not change the fact that he had committed a crime; even with lenient treatment, it was impossible for him to be as if nothing had happened.

What he faced next was a prison sentence.

Once a person's record has a stain, they must keep their tail tucked in the future; others will look at him through colored glasses.

Thinking of this, Shi Guangrong could not help but sigh secretly.

The office door was knocked upon.

Shi Guangrong called out, "Please come in."

Tang Ye walked in.

Shi Guangrong stood up, "County Magistrate Tang, why have you come?"

Tang Ye said, "I just returned from the Gaozhi Building construction site. How did the talks in the city go today?"

Shi Guangrong said softly, "Department Head Cao spoke with me; he wants me to go to the County CPPCC."

Tang Ye was incredulous and said indignantly, "You haven't made any mistakes. What does Xiao Shi's problem have to do with you? Why are they making you go to the CPPCC?"

Shi Guangrong sighed, "Someone reported me."

Tang Ye was surprised, "Who?"

Shi Guangrong gave a bitter smile, "That group of old comrades!"

Tang Ye realized that Shi Guangrong was being targeted by Yu Jing and that group of people.

"That is too much." Tang Ye angrily slapped the coffee table.

Shi Guangrong comforted him, "County Magistrate Tang, I actually don't have much ambition; I have always just wanted to resolve my Division Level status. Although the County CPPCC is a place for retirement, the CPPCC Chairman is also a Division Level position. I am willing to accept this arrangement. Once I reach the new post, I will have a fight with that group led by Yu Jing."

Tang Ye sighed and said, "This matter is truly too unexpected. I really find it hard to accept. We have always cooperated very well; now that you are leaving this position, I find it hard to adapt for the time being."

Shi Guangrong encouraged him, "County Magistrate Tang, you are the most capable cadre I have ever seen. No matter who works with you, you will certainly be able to do an excellent job. People like Dong Zhangan, Zhao Kaiyuan, and Zhao Shuli all give you a thumbs up in private. Having this change will only make them rally even more closely around you."

Tang Ye nodded vigorously, "Secretary Shi, I won't say anything else. At your new post, I believe you will still be able to make important contributions."

……

Returning to his own office.

Tang Ye sat in his seat, deep in thought for a long time.

On the surface, Shi Guangrong leaving the County Party Committee leadership team meant he had lost an important companion.

However, upon careful analysis, Shi Guangrong being transferred away would cause those subordinates of Han Zhengyi to lean toward him, now that they were leaderless.

Tang Ye had previously relied on winning over Shi Guangrong, adopting a two-against-one strategy to successfully sideline Ding Zhen.

Now, the situation was different.

Tang Ye's position was gradually stabilizing.

At this moment, transferring Shi Guangrong to the CPPCC.

Tang Ye would then have the opportunity to become the absolute person in charge of Yechuan.

Jiang Jing adopting an attitude of tacit approval regarding this matter was the best answer!

From the very beginning,

the role of Shi Guangrong in Jiang Jing's heart,

was merely a tool to help Tang Ye smoothly take over the baton of power!

A tool has no value and can become a discarded pawn at any time!

As an old veteran who had been struggling and climbing in the officialdom for many years,

how could Shi Guangrong possibly fail to see this point!