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

Chapter 24 Military Order

Xia Qing didn't intend to beat around the bush and asked directly:

"Was it done by Deputy Director Hou of the Anti-Corruption Bureau?"

Xia Qing's use of the word "deputy" is quite interesting.

In normal interactions, the word "deputy" is omitted when addressing someone by their title, as a sign of respect.

By deliberately emphasizing the word "deputy," it's clear that this person isn't taken seriously.

The other four members of the group also understood Xia Qing's current dissatisfaction.

Among them, Gao Yuliang understood Xia Qing the best.

The situation was originally stable, and everything would fall into place as long as all tasks proceeded normally.

Then someone jumps out and ruins everything for you.

Anyone would be angry in that situation.

Seeing that Sha Ruijin was unable to answer, Tian Guofu took over the conversation:

"Minister Xia guessed correctly, it is indeed Hou Liangping."

"Heh, it's him again." Xia Qing's anger subsided by more than half, replaced by a mixture of anger and amusement.

In Xia Qing's eyes, Hou Liangping's abilities and ambitions were extremely mismatched. Relying on the Zhong family's influence, he had reaped the benefits of many major cases in the capital.

At the same time, his unruly behavior offended many people, a fact well-known in the capital.

Hou Liangping was transferred to Handong ostensibly to investigate Ding Yizhen, but anyone with a modicum of sense would know that this was a way for the Zhong family to move Hou Liangping away from the capital to avoid trouble.

Even now, Hou Liangping still doesn't understand his situation and continues to do things his own way.

It seems we can no longer give this son-in-law any face.

Sha Ruijin coughed twice, looked at Xia Qing, and said:

"Hou Liangping's actions were impulsive, but there were no procedural problems. The anti-corruption bureau does indeed have the authority to investigate officials at the division level."

"But the current situation is that Guangming District is short of manpower, and Dafeng Factory has no one to mediate."

"Comrade Xia Qing, given that you recently went to Guangming District to investigate cadre issues and are relatively familiar with the area, please arrange for a group of cadres to take up important positions based on the actual situation, control the situation at Dafeng Factory, and prevent the 116 incident from happening again."

Xia Qing was taken aback.

Good heavens, so this was what they were waiting for me.

As an organization minister, my work has absolutely nothing to do with maintaining people's livelihoods, social stability, or economic and social development.

Even if the Standing Committee of the Hantong Province were to handle it, apart from Li Dakang, only the Vice Governor in charge of the economy would be competent.

How did it fall on the head of the organization department?

Oh, so you're using cadre issues as a starting point?

After all, the five-person group meeting was held to discuss cadres, so it was reasonable to propose that Xia Qing recommend a group of cadres for their posts at this meeting.

It seems that given the complicated situation at Dafeng Factory, we have no choice but to confront it.

Xia Qing glanced at Sha Ruijin without showing any emotion, but she had a feeling that this man was setting a trap for her.

Seeing that Xia Qing was still thinking, Sha Ruijin immediately said:

"Everyone, I propose that this task be handed over to Comrade Xia Qing. Please ask him to work with Comrade Li Dakang to handle the Dafeng Factory issue and the aftermath as quickly as possible."

Governor Liu nodded and said:

"I agree."

The old fox, absolutely neutral, just waiting to retire peacefully, right?

Xia Qing felt a sense of helplessness.

Tian Guofu immediately raised his hand as well:

"I agree!"

Gao Yuliang hesitated slightly, then smiled wryly:

"It's already past the halfway mark, so it doesn't matter whether I vote or not."

After saying that, he indicated that he was abstaining.

Therefore, Xia Qing's task became to urgently appoint a group of capable cadres and send them to important positions in Guangming District to prevent the situation at Dafeng Factory from escalating further.

Xia Qing pondered for a moment, then said:

"I can do it, but I need the Provincial Party Committee to grant me three powers. First, during this period, I need the direct appointment and removal authority over cadres below the provincial level in Guangming District, with the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department completing the entire process. Second, I have the authority to mobilize relevant resources from the Provincial Department, such as Public Security, Health, and Emergency Management. Third, Secretary Dakang cannot interfere with any of my arrangements regarding related work."

Sha Ruijin readily agreed:

"No problem, but in that case, we must ensure the effectiveness."

Xia Qing nodded and said:

"I can guarantee that the cadres I recommend will be able to resolve the Dafeng Factory issue satisfactorily."

"Great!" Sha Ruijin led the applause, and the other three echoed him.

After discussing some next steps, the five-person group adjourned.

After the meeting, Xia Qing went directly to see Gao Yuliang.

Xia Qing first praised Qi Tongwei to Gao Yuliang, saying that he was obedient, capable, and responsible.

These words made Gao Yuliang feel proud.

Being praised by the provincial party secretary and the organization minister in one day is certainly something to be proud of for a teacher.

Then, Xia Qing got to the point.

He told Gao Yuliang that he did not intend to promote any new cadres.

Because it's obvious that it's impossible.

No matter who is pushed to take the place, the workers at Dafeng Factory will not accept it.

To put it bluntly, they only recognize a few people.

The people who were taken away by Hou Liangping.

I don't trust anyone else!

The one who tied the knot must untie it.

Xia Qing decided to send the bureau chiefs who had been taken away back to their posts and first resolve their issue regarding their higher-level benefits.

Once the matter is settled, we'll promote them one by one.

This is why Xia Qing asked Sha Ruijin for the power to directly appoint and dismiss division-level cadres.

These bureau chiefs in Guangming District are all at the deputy division level. It was entirely up to Xia Qing to promote them to the division level.

This greatly improves their efficiency and allows them to directly recruit their own people.

After listening to Xia Qing's plan, Gao Yuliang said thoughtfully:

"That's certainly feasible, but how do we get Hou Liangping to release the person?"

"No rush. Before that, I need to figure out the situation with Dafeng Factory and Shanshui Group first," Xia Qing said earnestly, as if she had planned it all out in advance.

"Secretary Yuliang, please contact Qi Tongwei and ask him to arrange for me to meet with Gao Xiaoqin, the chairwoman of Shanshui Group, tonight."

Gao Yuliang was somewhat surprised.

He knew about the shady dealings between Qi Tongwei and the Shanshui Group.

Why did Xia Qing suddenly ask to see Gao Xiaoqin?

Seeing Gao Yuliang hesitate, Xia Qing said:

"Regarding the Dafeng Factory issue, I've heard the workers' version of events, but I also want to hear what the Shanshui Group has to say."

Xia Qing has already made up her mind.

By meeting with Gao Xiaoqin, the intelligence was sorted out.

To find the most scientific solution.

At the same time, Xia Qing had a deeper plan.

According to information obtained from Zheng Xipo, chairman of the labor union at Dafeng Factory.

Initially, without the consent of the shareholders' meeting, Tsai Cheng-cheng privately pledged all of Dafeng Factory's shares to borrow "bridge loans" from Shanshui Group.

Jingzhou City Bank was supposed to issue a new loan to help Cai Chenggong repay the bridge loan to Shanshui Group.

Unexpectedly, the bank suddenly refused to grant the loan, citing procedural impropriety.

At the same time, the rural credit cooperative was also prevented from lending money to Cai Chenggong.

Unable to secure a loan immediately, Tsai Cheng-cheng could only watch as the bridge loan for the Shanshui Group snowballed!

Ultimately, this resulted in the inability to recover all of Dafeng Factory's pledged shares!

There is a crucial link in this process.

It's Jingzhou City Bank that suddenly refused to lend money!

Over the years, Zheng Xipo has also been searching around to find out what happened back then.

He discovered that the bank's move was inextricably linked to Ouyang Qing, the then vice president.

The moment Xia Qing heard these things from Zheng Xipo.

Xia Qing immediately concluded that Ouyang Qing and the Shanshui Group must have some kind of shady dealings.

So, there's another layer of meaning to meeting Gao Xiaoqin.

To gather information about Ouyang Qing.

As for having Gao Yuliang instruct Qi Tongwei instead of giving the order directly himself.

The purpose was to use Gao Yuliang to give Qi Tongwei a heads-up.

Minister Xia didn't come to Gao Xiaoqin to make friends in a lighthearted manner.

There is something very serious to discuss.

Tell Qi Tongwei and Gao Xiaoqin to take this seriously!