Chapter 737

Huang Dacheng heard these words, his heart gave a jolt; it seemed Lao Liu was really angry this time.

By rights, Lao Liu currently holds a deputy ministerial rank; his serving as Executive Vice Governor to meet at the airport is both reasonable and appropriate, and it gives full face.

But this time, before Lao Liu even landed, the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission and the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department had already received related calls, and overnight they dispatched office personnel to Lieshan County.

Other Provincial Party Committee leaders may not know how serious this situation is, but he is very clear in his heart: this time, it's probably not just Lieshan County's affair; even some leaders of Place: Jinzhou and Ganzhou Sheng may be affected.

Otherwise, Secretary Sha wouldn't have specially instructed him to come to the airport to receive; normally, the Governor showing up already gives full face, but this time Secretary Sha even has to show up in person.

This shows just how great the pressure from Jingcheng is.

Lao Liu, I know you're angry, but this time there really was an accident. I believe that whether it's Su Yang or Liu Zixuan, they both intend to do something solid for the common people of Lieshan County.

I never expected that Geng Miao's gang would be so ruthless, wanting to lay hands on our niece.

Of course, I also bear responsibility for this matter. Initially, in order to eradicate this cancerous tumor as quickly as possible, I sent Su Yang to Lieshan County. If Su Yang hadn't gone to Lieshan County, then our niece wouldn't have gone there either, and today's problem wouldn't have occurred.

Liu Zhengyang said: "No, you've done this right. In my view, dealing with such a cancerous tumor requires cadres with ability, skill, courage, and a firm stance; Su Yang is our province's only choice."

Liu Zixuan went to Lieshan County to provide daily necessities for the common people, making a contribution to them — that's also what he should do.

Our generation says the next generation has already enjoyed the benefits of our ancestors; therefore we should correspondingly contribute more, rather than merely take.

This time, don't say I didn't know; even if I knew, I would still encourage him to go. This is far better than those who constantly hole up in Jingcheng drafting policy documents, setting up shell companies, and running around making money.

But what I don't understand is, why have these snakes and rats been colluding in one den up to now? The leadership of the County Party Committee and County Government is already in chaos; what about the leaders of the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government? Could they also be turning a blind eye? Or have they all been co-opted and corrupted?

Besides, I'm angry, but it's not at you; I've said before, this time I've come purely as a father. I want to see what kind of den of iniquity this is, daring to do such an unconscionable thing to a girl.

While the two were talking, they had already gotten into the car.

Huang Dacheng let out a sigh in his heart; he knew that this time not only would the Jinzhou Municipal Party Committee leadership likely undergo a major overhaul, but even the provincial landscape might change.

For him, this is actually not a bad thing, because the Jinzhou Municipal Party Committee is almost entirely made up of the former governor's old guard, and later these people were fully accepted by Zhao Xingbang.

If responsibility is to be pursued, Zhao Xingbang would likely be the first to bear the brunt; at the same time, Secretary Sha, as the top leader of Ganzhou Sheng, must also bear some responsibility.

Clearly, he and Zhao Xingbang have long held differing political views and often disagreed at work; he ought to be pleased, yet in reality he cannot bring himself to be happy.

Given such an incident, as Executive Vice Governor, could he possibly have no leadership responsibility?

It's clear that Liu Zhengyang isn't giving him any face this time; he had no choice but to send a message to Secretary Sha.

Sha Rui, who was working overtime in the office, couldn't help but shake his head after seeing the text message.

Although Liu Zhengyang, a vice-provincial-level official of considerable weight, doesn't need to be personally received, the representation he brings this time is not merely personal.

What he represents behind him is actually Liu Lao, and that makes this matter much bigger.

He also knows well that after Liu Lao's fury this time, what consequences will follow? Originally he thought that if he could first talk with Liu Zhengyang this time, the subsequent issues would be easier to resolve.

Liu Zhengyang made it clear he doesn't want to meet them, so he can only think of other ways.

After careful consideration, he called Zhou Weiguo.

A moment later, Old Zhou answered: "Secretary Sha, what instructions do you have?"

Sha Rui said: "Old Zhou, don't joke with me; I can't possibly give you orders now—I'm asking you for help."

The matter that happened in Lieshan County, you surely already know it. To be frank, I've been waiting all along, waiting for this kid Su Yang, just like before, to recklessly push this issue upward.

Let him bring it to Comrade Dacheng; if that really doesn't work, him coming to find me is fine too. No matter how complex the Lieshan County problem is, I can still settle it clearly.

But this kid hasn't come, just as you said—he tried to settle this mess himself, and as a result, Liu Lao's granddaughter also went over, and suddenly such a big incident occurred; I, as the team leader, fear I'll have to bear responsibility again.

Besides, given the previous incident, Comrade Zhengyang has some opinions about our Provincial Party Committee; this time he probably won't give us a good look either.

One thing after another has been coming after me; I really find it hard to cope.

Let's speak frankly between us; I hope you can find a way to mediate, and ideally this matter can be stopped at the Provincial Party Committee level.

Some people in our hearts are utterly unreasonable; they have repeatedly protected this mafia-like gang in Lieshan County, and it is precisely their indulgence that has allowed this gang to run rampant.

This time I won't be lenient; for comrades who have shielded these mafia criminals, those who should be reported will be reported, and those who should be dealt with will be dealt with.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Weiguo knew that Old Sha didn't want to continue being singled out by superiors; at his position he naturally knows what it would mean if Old Sha were again singled out by leaders.

And this time, Liu Lao's anger makes it hard for the superiors not to have opinions about the Ganzhou Provincial Party Committee.

However, Sha Rui's attitude this time is very clear; he directly characterized it as mafia-like, which was unexpected to him.

One must know that the Provincial Party Secretary would not lightly make such a decision, because behind it lie countless connections, even affecting the provincial landscape; doing this this time surely means he intends to strike hard.

But he still said: "Secretary Sha, I won't hide it from you—I'm actually very furious and angry; a locality's public security has actually reached such a shocking state."

Even local government officials have become their lackeys; to us this is a disgrace.

Moreover, this time the entire Lieshan County Party Committee and County Government leadership will surely be punished, which is unfavorable for Lieshan County's future development.

Sha Rui naturally could understand the meaning behind Zhou Weiguo's words; he said: "Although this is indeed not good for Lieshan County's development, merit is merit and fault is fault—I believe our cadres can still distinguish between the two."

It's impossible to punish everyone with a single stick, especially those cadres who bravely struggle against the local evil forces; they should instead be commended.