Chapter 469: Guo Liang Faces a Three-Way Joint Interrogation!

Guo Liang chatted for a while longer, then took his leave.

Tang Ye walked Guo Liang all the way downstairs.

Once Guo Liang's car drove out of sight, he stood where he was, pondering for a moment.

Although Guo Liang was slick and worldly-wise, perhaps he could play a unique role if placed in certain special positions.

Government work was inherently tedious and required dealing with all sorts of people.

Someone like Guo Liang was adept at handling interpersonal relationships and could demonstrate unexpected value in specific posts.

Besides, he truly lacked trusted aides in Suiyuan at the moment.

Guo Liang had been quite sharp to sense the opportunity and come to visit, seizing the right moment.

Guo Liang was currently a Deputy Section Level Town Party Committee Member; if he remained in Pinghu Town, there was still room for promotion, but it might take three to five years to advance further.

However, if he could jump out of Pinghu Town, it might be possible to break those limitations.

When Guo Liang returned home, Xu Miao saw his poor complexion and guessed that this visit to Tang Ye had not achieved its intended purpose.

"What did County Magistrate Tang say?"

Guo Liang sighed: "County Magistrate Tang was very warm toward me and even kept me for lunch. But as soon as I mentioned the job transfer, he seemed very troubled. After all, it involves an inter-county transfer, and there are too many departments to coordinate with. How about... you ask your sister to communicate with her leader? Secretary Cheng is a Deputy County Party Secretary and a cadre who came out of the Organization Department."

Xu Miao glared at him crossly: "Don't go bothering Xu Qiao with your affairs! Secretary Cheng is an especially upright female leader; if she gets a bad impression of Xu Qiao because of this, I won't let you hear the end of it!"

Guo Liang gave a helpless, bitter smile: "I was just saying it off the cuff, don't get so worked up."

The next day, just after starting work, Chen Zhihua called Guo Liang: "A work team from the county will be coming down later to investigate the land requisition and demolition work for the Pinghu Resort Project. The progress is too slow right now; you must report the problems truthfully."

Guo Liang sighed: "Understood, Secretary Chen."

Everyone thought land requisition and demolition was a fat job where one could line their pockets.

Guo Liang had grievances he couldn't voice; after the county took back the pricing power for land requisition, the township personnel responsible for it became mere beasts of burden.

Not only did they get no benefits, but they also had to be the scapegoats for others.

Half an hour later, the county work team arrived at the Pinghu Town Government.

Guo Liang walked into the conference room, observing the expressions of those present; the few people opposite him looked stern.

It was a posture of a "three-way joint interrogation."

After he sat down, he first reported the current progress of the land requisition and demolition work.

Subsequently, the Team Leader spoke in a grave tone: "Comrade Guo Liang, you mentioned many achievements while reporting just now, but are there no shortcomings? According to our understanding, the progress of the requisition and demolition is lagging, and there are quite a few citizens frequently petitioning; this shows there are problems in your work."

Guo Liang frowned and said: "The reason there are problems with the requisition and demolition work is mainly because the policies provided from above are inadequate, and we are having a very hard time negotiating with the common people."

The Team Leader remained calm and took out several photos to pass to Guo Liang.

"These are the complaint materials we have collected. Some people claim that you frequently participate in banquets held by the demolition team and believe you are using your position to accept bribes."

Guo Liang sat up straight and said in a deep voice, "It is true that I often eat with the demolition team, but we are only eating working meals. The intensity of the requisition and demolition work is very high, and we often work overtime until the early hours; we can't just let everyone go hungry, can we? As for accepting bribes, that is even more of a baseless rumor. If there is evidence, you can bring it out."

The Team Leader waved his hand impatiently: "You are just quibbling. Pinghu is set for major development now, and according to Secretary Shen's requirements, some comrades with insufficient ability should vacate their positions to let more capable people step up."

Guo Liang hadn't expected the other party's attitude to be so tough, so he said in a deep voice: "If you feel my ability is lacking, then replace me."

The Team Leader slammed the table in a rage: "Comrade Guo Liang, watch your attitude! We are discussing the matter as it stands; don't bring emotions into this. I hope you will explain the problem clearly and don't think you can solve it by just quitting. I will report your situation to the superiors truthfully!"

Guo Liang sneered—if you want to condemn someone, you can always find a pretext.

He suppressed his emotions and softened his tone: "I apologize to all the leaders; my attitude just now was poor. It is mainly because I have been unwell lately and have been taking medicine; the doctor even suggested I be hospitalized for treatment."

The Team Leader's eyes were skeptical; he clearly didn't believe this excuse.

At this moment, Guo Liang took out a medical record he had prepared long ago and placed it in front of the Team Leader.

"This was discovered a few months ago; there are many tumors in my brain. In order not to delay progress, I have been working while ill. Now my physical condition may not be suitable for me to continue in office, and I suggest the Organization Department consider an adjustment."

The Team Leader looked at Guo Liang in shock.

They had originally intended to take him down this time, but they hadn't expected Guo Liang to have anticipated their moves.

He had directly thrown out a medical record, leaving himself a buffer.

"Fine, since you are unwell, we will report it to the leaders. You should rest well first and strive for an early recovery." The Team Leader's tone softened, and he was no longer aggressive.

After the work team left, Guo Liang felt as if all his strength had been drained away.

He had originally thought that with Pinghu securing the Resort Project, everyone would have a bright future.

However, with Tang Ye transferred away and County Party Secretary Du Chengfeng transferred to the city, Pinghu was now in a state of panic.

Shen Mingcheng had long viewed Pinghu as his own political achievement highlight and was dismantling the original team step by step.

Guo Liang went to Chen Zhihua's office and said dejectedly: "Secretary Chen, this is my medical record. I have already reported the situation to the work team just now; I may need to be hospitalized for a period of time."

Chen Zhihua took it, scanned it quickly, and sighed softly: "Town Mayor Guo, I know you have suffered many grievances. Since you are unwell, just take a rest for a while."

Guo Liang nodded slightly: "Secretary Chen, I suggest you keep an ace up your sleeve. According to Shen Mingcheng's intentions, we will sooner or later be replaced by his own people."

Chen Zhihua's eyes were grave: "I understand what you mean; I will be more careful!"

Guo Liang knew that Chen Zhihua and County Magistrate Guo Zhengting had been on good terms recently.

Since Shen Mingcheng couldn't take down Chen Zhihua for the time being, he had started with him first.

The work team returned to the County Government.

The Team Leader immediately took the materials to find Shen Mingcheng.

"Secretary Shen, we have just returned from our investigation in Pinghu. The Deputy Town Mayor responsible for demolition work, Guo Liang, has insufficient work ability. He produced a medical record and hopes the organization will arrange a suitable candidate to replace him."

A cold sneer curled the corner of Shen Mingcheng's mouth: "This Guo Liang is indeed as cunning as the rumors say; he likely thought of a plan to shed his skin like a cicada long ago. Since he is so sensible, there is no need to keep hounding him. Next, we must arrange a suitable person to take over his position. For land requisition and demolition work, one can only feel at ease with their own people."

"Then how should Guo Liang be arranged?"

"After he is discharged from the hospital, arrange a leisurely Deputy Section Level position in a county-level department and let him wait for retirement!"

"Very well, don't worry, I will handle it properly."

After the Team Leader left, Shen Mingcheng stood before the county map, his gaze locked firmly on Pinghu.

Since Du Chengfeng and Tang Ye are heartless and used underhanded tricks against him,

he cannot be blamed for being unrighteous and venting his fury on their trusted aides...