Nominal: The pinnacle of power began in the sixth province of Handong.

Chapter 227 Hou Liangping's Glorious Moment

For several days in a row, Hou Liangping led the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's investigation team to arrest people everywhere.

Wherever they went, Hou Liangping was always at the forefront.

He seemed to be venting his grievances and resentment after arriving in Handong.

Hou Liangping's actions caused great controversy among the cadres in Handong.

The public's evaluation of Hou Liangping, and Hou Liangping's reputation in the Handong area.

It has dropped to freezing point.

But Hou Liangping still enjoys it.

Often, before Liang Yuan had even decided on the order of questioning, Hou Liangping would volunteer to lead the team to arrest people.

This saved Liang Yuan a lot of trouble.

Neither Sha Ruijin nor Tian Guofu objected to Hou Liangping's actions.

They probably already consider Hou Liangping a knife to be used one last time.

Once used, it can be discarded.

Hou Liangping, however, was completely unaware.

He was convinced that by taking the initiative to lead the investigation team, he could gain the approval of his superiors and rise to prominence after this incident.

But anyone with eyes can see that.

Hou Liangping's political life is now on its last legs.

Xia Qing, on the other hand, seized the opportunity.

While the investigation team took cadres away for questioning, the cadres known to the Organization Department were promptly assigned to vacant positions in areas to ensure smooth operation.

Thanks to the efforts of the Organization Department, Handong did not experience any disruptions in policy implementation or operational shutdowns due to personnel shortages.

The cadres who were appointed to this critical mission at this juncture felt immense gratitude towards Xia Qing and the Organization Department.

They work exceptionally hard.

It is precisely for this reason that all the efforts made by the Organization Department of the Hantong Provincial Party Committee during the period when the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's investigation team was stationed there have been unanimously praised by the cadres and people of Hantong.

They praised the Organization Department for its tireless efforts and indelible contributions to the operation of the organization and social stability.

Thus, under Xia Qing's guidance, the Organization Department's Policy Research Office successfully published an article titled "The Light of the Organization Department" in the Organization Department's "Organization Work Newsletter," which caused a sensation throughout the country and was widely praised and admired.

The image of "the light of the Organization Department" has become a well-known and eye-catching beacon that cadres and the masses alike talk about with great interest!

It can be said that under Xia Qing's command and leadership, the Organization Department was not only not affected by the investigation team and kept busy, but also took advantage of the situation to achieve even more outstanding results, and can be described as thriving!

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Xia Qing promoted two outstanding section chiefs from the ministry, one to serve as the organization minister in Lüzhou City and the other to serve as the organization minister in Lincheng City.

Anyone with eyes to see can see that Xia Qing has further consolidated his power.

But all they could do was watch enviously as the provincial Party committee's organization department saw frequent personnel turnover, tears of envy streaming down their faces.

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Two weeks later.

The investigation team has laid the groundwork.

Liang Yuan called Hou Liangping to his office alone, first affirming Hou Liangping's work ability and then expressing his gratitude for Hou Liangping's close cooperation.

Then, they didn't forget to paint a rosy picture, giving Hou Liangping the illusion that he had a chance to stay at the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.

Hou Liangping was naturally overjoyed.

Then, Liang Yuan got to the main topic.

The account books submitted by Hou Liangping included four provincial and ministerial-level leaders.

Three of them are okay.

The key is the last place.

Gao Yuliang, full-time deputy secretary of the Provincial Party Committee of Handong and secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission.

This is a very important figure in Handong.

If you're going to mess with him, you'll definitely have to think twice.

Liang Yuan deliberately put on a troubled expression and said:

"Although the evidence in the ledger is conclusive, Gao Yuliang is, after all, the third most powerful man in Handong... Taking rash action could have very negative consequences."

"What's so difficult about that?" Hou Liangping said, patting his chest eagerly.

"I'll lead the way and make sure Gao Yuliang has no way to deny it and obediently follows us."

Liang Yuan sneered inwardly, but his outward appearance remained even more amiable:

"Oh? That's great, thank you for your help, Ryohei."

Hou Liangping readily agreed and arranged to take the investigation team to the Political and Legal Affairs Commission the next day.

Liang Yuan said that he would personally make the trip for such an important position.

Hou Liangping agreed without hesitation.

Unfortunately, his political acumen was far too poor.

Liang Yuanming knew the evidence was conclusive, but he still had Hou Liangping take the lead in order to sound out the higher-ups' opinions.

If evidence is presented and verified to prove Gao Yuliang's innocence, and no further objections are raised, then Gao Yuliang should be taken away.

Hou Liangping was responsible for offending people, since he was the one who reported them and he was the one leading the team.

If Liang Yuan goes with them, they can control the situation and adapt to changing circumstances.

What if the evidence is questionable, or what if there's a sudden intervention from above?

That would be even more convenient. Liang Yuan immediately reprimanded Hou Liangping for giving false information, and said they would settle the score when they got back.

Hou Liangping was the one who offended people.

Liang Yuan was simply following instructions from above and listening to the whistleblower's advice to come and verify the situation.

It can be said that they are truly capable of both advancing and retreating.

Poor Hou Liangping, he has gone further and further down the path of becoming a knife without even realizing it!

After the two finalized their agreement, the next day arrived quickly.

At that time, the Political and Legal Affairs Commission was holding a meeting to review the first phase of political and legal stability maintenance and to exchange ideas on the progress of the second phase of work.

Hou Liangping led his investigation team in, swaggering in like that.

Even if the attendees clearly state that a meeting is in progress.

Hou Liangping showed no intention of leaving, but instead pointed at Gao Yuliang and said imperiously:

"Professor Gao, how have you been? Let's call off this meeting and come with our investigation team!"

The political and legal affairs officials who knew what Hou Liangping had done were furious at his smug and arrogant attitude. They immediately stood up, rebuked Hou Liangping, and told him to get out of the meeting room.

Hou Liangping remained calm and said:

"You're still protecting your master? Let me tell you, your Secretary Yuliang is a big shot on the ledger list! Today, I've been entrusted by Secretary Liang Yuan to lead a team to arrest Gao Yuliang!"

Hearing Hou Liangping's lawless words, the crowd's anger intensified.

Gao Yuliang waved his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet, and then said:

"Ryohei, there's a meeting going on here. What is it? We can talk about it after the meeting. You can wait in my office first."

"Wait for you to finish the meeting? I can wait, but the comrades from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection can't!" Hou Liangping gestured with his thumb behind him.

The members of the investigation team glared at Hou Liangping with dissatisfaction. It was not what they wanted to do to make such a big fuss on someone else's turf and offend a whole bunch of people while handling a case.

Seeing this, Gao Yuliang remained calm and composed, saying:

"Alright then, let's suspend our Political and Legal Affairs Commission meeting for now. Comrades, you can go back now, but the members of our Political and Legal Affairs Commission leadership team will stay and listen to the investigation team's instructions."

After he finished speaking, the ordinary cadres of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission got up and left, glancing angrily at Hou Liangping before they left.

Then, Gao Yuliang extended his hand in invitation:

"Leaders, please take a seat. Director Hou, please feel free to speak your mind."

After the investigation team members nodded in acknowledgment and sat down, Hou Liangping cleared his throat and said smugly:

"Gao Yuliang, I'm currently assisting the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection in handling a case. Logically speaking, I'm of a high enough rank to question you, right?"

Gao Yuliang nodded, took off his glasses, and said:

"please."