86: Chapter 86 Secretary's Office Meeting

Sun Ning's tone on the phone carried a hint of warning: "We really need to handle Bureau Chief Liu Yongchao properly; we cannot afford any delays!"

"Rest assured, Township Head Sun. Bureau Chief Liu Yongchao has always been clear about separating public and private matters!"

Deputy Bureau Chief Zuo Senlin understood Sun Ning's warning! He also pointed out that there wouldn't be any funny business.

Even so, Sun Ning did not leave.

He still needed to hold the fort in Xinniu City. In case any funny business happened, he would be able to mediate at the first opportunity!

As long as Xinniu City sent the person to the Provincial Department, Sun Ning's work in Xinniu would be complete.

Things turned out just as Gao Feng had predicted; Deputy Secretary Zhao Weicai's reach did not extend to other cities.

No one in Xinniu City would try to cover things up because of the mayoral power struggle between Gao Feng and Deputy Secretary Zhao Weicai.

Because a thief being involved in framing a high-ranking government official was no small matter.

After receiving the report from Deputy Bureau Chief Zuo Senlin, Liu Yongchao immediately reported it to the Municipal Political and Legal Affairs Commission, the Municipal Government, and the Municipal Party Committee.

The matter was not delayed in Xinniu City; the bigwigs of Xinniu City did not want to get involved in power struggles from other cities.

They told Liu Yongchao to report it directly to the Provincial Department.

Such a big issue—let the provincial level deal with the headache.

As for whether these people privately tipped off their backers, that was unknown!

Deputy Bureau Chief Zuo Senlin personally escorted the person and the report to the Provincial Department.

And behind the police car, a Santana followed the whole way.

When they finally arrived at the Provincial Department located on Jinshui Road, the police car drove into the compound, while the Santana turned a corner and stopped on Zhengyi Street.

Sun Ning was waiting for the result, and he also intended to host Deputy Bureau Chief Zuo Senlin.

Since he had helped so much, Sun Ning would host him on behalf of Gao Feng.

In fact, ever since that police car entered the Provincial Department, the outcome had already been sealed.

All the underhanded conspiracies were dismantled at this moment.

Not long after, in an office within the Zhongzhou Municipal Committee compound, Deputy Secretary Zhao Weicai answered a phone call.

"Did you do this?"

On the other end of the line, the caller did not state their name or surname, but simply spoke three words in a flat tone.

It was precisely this tone that made Deputy Secretary Zhao Weicai's heart rate accelerate instantly.

"Party Secretary, I am sorry. It is all my fault for failing to discipline him properly!"

Deputy Secretary Zhao Weicai knew his old leader's temper.

At this moment, he could only admit his mistake, and his attitude had to be very sincere.

However, he added a bit of selfishness here by placing the blame on his own nephew.

These little tricks were necessary; shifting the blame was just to provide the leader with an outlet for his frustration.

Otherwise, if the old leader had no way to step down, then Deputy Secretary Zhao Weicai himself would become the step for the old leader.

Did he really think the leader believed he just failed to discipline him properly?

"Nonsense. You need to discipline that nephew of yours; he spends his days loafing around and only causes you trouble!"

It was obvious that Deputy Secretary Zhao Weicai's leader already knew the ins and outs of the matter.

Being able to know the full course of events in such a short time, it was clear that the identity of the leader behind Deputy Secretary Zhao Weicai was not simple.

And this "Nonsense" struck Deputy Secretary Zhao Weicai's heart like a heavy hammer.

Through the conversation between the two, it was obvious that their relationship was extraordinary.

And it seemed that the leader had not given up on Deputy Secretary Zhao Weicai.

Perhaps it was out of the leader's care; after all, with so many people from top to bottom, he had to put on a show for others to see!

When Deputy Secretary Zhao Weicai received this call, the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection had also entered the final stage of evidence collection.

The next day, in a small conference room in the Provincial Party Committee building.

There were not many attendees: the three-person leadership group, plus Secretary Shen Congwen, Organization Minister Yang Shenyu, and the Secretary-General—six people in total.

Secretary Shen Congwen's secretary handed out a few documents to the leaders and then excused himself.

"Leaders, the case regarding Gao Feng, the Executive Vice Mayor of Zhongzhou City, has now been basically clarified."

"After investigating Comrade Gao Feng's home, bank cards, and other assets, it is now basically confirmed that those reports were framing him, and no other sources of unexplained wealth have been found."

"Our next step will be to lift the investigation on Comrade Gao Feng."

Secretary Shen Congwen briefly explained the situation of the case.

As for people like 'Master Thief Yan San' and Zhao Bo, he did not mention them at all.

The bigwigs' time was so precious; how could they have time to listen to a story starting from the creation of the world by Pangu all the way to Sun Wukong causing chaos in heaven?

After hearing Secretary Shen Congwen's report, Yao Chongliang placed the report on the table at the appropriate moment.

"Since it has been clarified, proceed according to procedure. The Discipline Inspection Commission should also make arrangements to eliminate some negative impacts."

"Governor Yu Shaobo, Deputy Secretary Gao Lin, what do you think?"

After expressing his opinion, Yao Chongliang asked the Governor and the Deputy Secretary beside him.

Neither of them had any objections to this matter.

However, no one left, as everyone knew that the theme of the day was not to vindicate Gao Feng.

To vindicate Gao Feng, a single word from Yao Chongliang would suffice.

Now, with both the Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission and the Organization Minister present.

It was obvious that there were personnel appointments to be made, and these appointments were related to Gao Feng.

Sure enough, after Gao Feng's matter was finalized.

Yao Chongliang spoke again: "Since everyone is here, I will also announce something."

"The procedures for the transfer of the Mayor of Zhongzhou City to the ministry have been basically completed. Let us take this opportunity to select the successor mayor."

"Organization Minister Yang Shenyu, does the Organization Department have any suitable candidates? Bring them out for everyone to discuss."

The position of Mayor of Zhongzhou City had recently been one of the key tasks of the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department.

The candidates were already ready.

Gao Feng, Deputy Secretary Zhao Weicai, and a certain Deputy Secretary-General of the Provincial Government who was not highly ranked.

On the list, Gao Feng was ranked first.

Generally, personnel appointments need to go through the Standing Committee.

But usually, personnel matters agreed upon by the three-person leadership group just need to be passed through the Standing Committee.

Moreover, there were already six members of the Standing Committee present.

Organization Minister Yang Shenyu read out the resumes and achievements of the three individuals.

And tactfully expressed his views on the three of them.

Everyone knew that the Organization Department generally aimed to realize the organizational intentions of the Provincial Party Committee.

Organization Minister Yang Shenyu putting Gao Feng's name first must have been at the behest of Yao Chongliang.

After Organization Minister Yang Shenyu finished introducing the resumes of the three candidates, he looked around at the people and said: "Everyone, please share your thoughts!"

"I know Comrade Gao Feng; he has quite a bit of insight into economic development and metropolitan construction. He has contributed to Zhongzhou's development over the past few years. To maintain the continuity of the Zhongzhou Municipal Government, I support Comrade Gao Feng to serve as Deputy Party Secretary of the Zhongzhou Municipal Committee and Acting Mayor."

As Governor, Yu Shaobo had significant say regarding government work.

Since he chose Gao Feng, Gao Feng's appointment as Mayor was almost a certainty.

In fact, this was a consensus reached previously.

Governor Yu Shaobo, as Gao Feng's patron, had personally recruited this talent and had always been supportive.

Party Secretary Yao Chongliang also affirmed Gao Feng, this capable general.

Only the full-time Deputy Secretary Gao Lin had some objections to Gao Feng's appointment.

Previously, he had mentioned that although Gao Feng had made achievements in the economy, he did not have the experience of governing a region.

Deputy Secretary Gao Lin believed that Gao Feng was quite young and lacked a strong overall perspective, making him unfit for the high position of Mayor of a provincial capital city.

He proposed to the Provincial Party Committee that the steady and prudent Deputy Secretary Zhao Weicai should become Mayor.

And let Gao Feng continue to utilize his strengths, focus on developing the economy, and lay a solid foundation for Zhongzhou's urban construction.