76: Chapter 76 Isn't this a political assassination?

In the Standing Committee meeting room of the Lujiang Municipal Committee, all Standing Committee members were present around the oval conference table.

The sky outside was gray, and the lights in the meeting room made everyone's face look somewhat pale.

Secretary Wan Xiaohan sat at the head of the table, his expression even gloomier than the weather outside.

Secretary Lin Juncai sat to his right, half of his cigarette already burned down, with a long ash that he hadn't flicked off.

"Comrades."

Secretary Wan Xiaohan spoke first: "There are two main topics for today's Standing Committee meeting."

"First, to convey the spirit of the important speech made by Xu Tianhua at the Fengtian Province Public Security Work and Comprehensive Anti-Trafficking Special Action Promotion Meeting, and second, to study the specific measures for our city to implement it."

Secretary Wan Xiaohan paused, his gaze sweeping over those present.

"But before we discuss these two topics, I want to bring up an issue first."

Everyone looked up at him.

Secretary Wan Xiaohan tapped his fingers lightly on the tabletop, making a dull sound.

"The issue of the leadership team in Changyuan County."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the meeting room instantly became a bit heavier.

Deputy Secretary You Chuan's eyelid twitched, and Minister Lu Ziming's pen stopped on the paper, no longer writing.

The others held their breath, waiting for what would come next.

Secretary Wan Xiaohan didn't continue immediately but looked at Secretary Lin Juncai.

"Secretary Lin Juncai, why don't you speak first."

Secretary Lin Juncai stubbed out his cigarette and cleared his throat.

"Comrades, Secretary Wan Xiaohan and I had profound impressions from attending the meeting in the province this time."

"The important speech by Xu Tianhua has a high standing, a grand perspective, and profound thoughts; it has extremely important guiding significance for our future work."

"Especially when discussing the protection of frontline police officers, Xu Tianhua emphasized that leading cadres at all levels must perform their duties; they should both command and take the field, but they must not let frontline police officers be cannon fodder, and even less should they let young cadres take risks."

Secretary Lin Juncai paused, his gaze becoming serious.

"We must implement this spirit of instruction without any compromise. However..."

"To implement this spirit well, we first need a leadership team capable of doing so."

"In my opinion, the current main leadership team of Changyuan County is no longer suitable to continue working in their present positions."

This was said very directly, so directly that everyone present was stunned for a moment.

Deputy Secretary You Chuan put down his pen, looking at Secretary Lin Juncai with a hint of inquiry in his eyes.

Secretary Lin Juncai continued: "Comrades, you must have all heard about Xu Weidong going to the front line himself."

"A deputy director of the County Public Security Bureau, disguising himself, infiltrating a Huangcheng KTV, and dealing with organized crime... this kind of thing sounds heroic, but if you think about it carefully, it's a major problem."

Secretary Lin Juncai paused, his tone becoming even more serious: "Where is the problem? The problem is, why are our grassroots cadres forced to the point where they have to take the field themselves?"

"What are our County Party Committee Secretary and County Magistrate doing? Have they fulfilled their duties? Have they created the necessary safety guarantees for the frontline police officers?"

This hit the nail on the head. Everyone present was savvy; who couldn't hear the implication behind these words?

Who is Xu Weidong?

He is the son of Commander-in-Chief Xu.

His going to the front line personally certainly had his own personal factors, but more importantly, the people in Changyuan County did not fulfill their responsibilities.

They did not protect him well, nor did they create the necessary conditions for him.

This is the core of the problem!

Secretary Wan Xiaohan took over the conversation, his tone even heavier than Secretary Lin Juncai's.

"Secretary Lin Juncai is right."

"The problems in Changyuan County didn't just happen overnight."

"How long did it take to take down the den in Qili Village?"

"Why did Xu Weidong have to go scout the Huangcheng KTV shootout himself?"

"Why is organized crime still so rampant after the Crackdown on Organized Crime has been going on for so long?"

Secretary Wan Xiaohan paused, his tone heavy as he said: "These problems, in the final analysis, are human problems; they are problems with the leadership team!"

Secretary Wan Xiaohan looked at Minister Lu Ziming and said: "Minister Lu Ziming, what is your Organization Department's view on the Changyuan County leadership team?"

Minister Lu Ziming put down his pen and replied, carefully choosing his words: "Secretary Wan Xiaohan, Mayor Lin, fellow Standing Committee members."

"The leadership team of Changyuan County has indeed had some problems in recent years."

"Mainly, their fighting strength is not strong, their execution is insufficient, and they lack effective means to deal with complex situations."

"Especially the main leading comrades; there are still some shortcomings in coordinating the overall situation and reconciling all parties."

This was said subtly, but the meaning was very clear.

Secretary Wan Xiaohan nodded, his gaze turning to Deputy Secretary You Chuan.

Deputy Secretary You Chuan is the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and also a representative of the conservative faction in Lvjiang City.

His attitude was critical.

Deputy Secretary You Chuan was silent for a few seconds, then spoke: "Secretary Wan Xiaohan, Secretary Lin Juncai, comrades."

"I have also heard some reports about the problems in Changyuan County; some comrades are indeed no longer suitable for their current positions."

Deputy Secretary You Chuan paused, his gaze sweeping over those present.

"My personal opinion is that we can consider adjusting the main leaders of Changyuan County."

"For example, Secretary Chen Tianci; he has been the County Party Committee Secretary in Changyuan County for many years, quite a long time, so we could consider letting him come to the city, change his position, and continue to contribute."

"Isn't there a vacancy for the Party Branch Secretary at the Party History Office?"

As soon as this was said, everyone present understood.

Political assassination; this is the most typical way of handling things politically.

Secretary Wan Xiaohan nodded and looked at Secretary Lin Juncai.

Secretary Lin Juncai took up the conversation: "I agree with Deputy Secretary You Chuan's suggestion."

"Secretary Chen Tianci going to the Party History Office can also be considered making the best use of his talents."

"What about County Magistrate Lan Tianxing?"

"He has also been the County Magistrate in Changyuan County for a few years; I think we can consider letting him go to the Local Chronicles Office to serve as the Party Branch Secretary."

Deputy Secretary You Chuan nodded and said: "I agree."

Other Standing Committee members also expressed their opinions: "Agreed."

"No objection."

"Support."

Secretary Wan Xiaohan made the final decision: "Good, then it's settled."

"Secretary Chen Tianci is transferred to the position of Party Branch Secretary of the Municipal Party History Office, and County Magistrate Lan Tianxing is transferred to the position of Party Branch Secretary of the Municipal Local Chronicles Office."

"The Organization Department should come up with a plan as soon as possible and submit it for approval according to procedure."

Secretary Wan Xiaohan paused, his gaze sweeping over those present.

"We must hurry to find candidates for the new County Party Committee Secretary and County Magistrate of Changyuan County."

"We must select comrades who are politically firm, capable, and have a solid work style."

"Especially those who can protect young cadres well and create a good working environment for frontline police officers."

Everyone understood this.

The most important task for the newly appointed Secretary and County Magistrate is to protect Xu Weidong well.

After the meeting ended, the news spread rapidly through the official circles of Lvjiang City, as if it had grown wings.

That night, in Changyuan County.

Secretary Chen Tianci was eating at home when his phone rang.

He glanced at the caller ID; it was one of his direct subordinates in the Municipal Party Committee Organization Department.

He used to be his secretary, and back then, when Secretary Chen Tianci's old leader was still around, he had recommended him to the Municipal Party Committee Organization Department.

"Secretary Chen, I have something to disclose to you."

"The Standing Committee meeting this afternoon decided on your new position."

Secretary Chen Tianci felt a tightness in his heart and asked: "What position?"

"Party Branch Secretary of the Municipal Party History Office."

Secretary Chen Tianci was stunned. The Party History Office?

That is one of the most leisurely departments in the entire city; it's called Party Branch Secretary, but in reality, it's just a retirement position.

Once you go there, your political life is basically over.

"Then... what about County Magistrate Lan Tianxing?"

"Party Branch Secretary of the Local Chronicles Office."

Secretary Chen Tianci's hand holding the phone began to tremble; he hung up the phone and sat at the dining table, not moving for a long time.

His wife asked from the side: "What's wrong? What happened?"

Secretary Chen Tianci didn't answer, but instead stood up, walked into the study, and closed the door.

Then, he exploded.

"This is a fucking political assassination!"

Secretary Chen Tianci slammed his fist on the desk, making the teacup jump.

"I, Secretary Chen Tianci, have worked for so many years, working diligently and tirelessly, serving faithfully; which matter haven't I handled well?"

"I cooperated with the matter of Qili Village!"

"I severed ties regarding President Cheng Xin's matter!"

"That little ancestor Xu Weidong, I treated him like an ancestor!"

"What else do they want?!"

"What else do they want?!"

Secretary Chen Tianci paced back and forth in the study like a trapped beast.

"Party History Office? Let me go to the Party History Office? That's no better than just letting me retire!"

He kicked over the trash can beside him, and papers scattered all over the floor.

At the same time, the atmosphere in County Magistrate Lan Tianxing's home was similar.

County Magistrate Lan Tianxing sat on the sofa with his phone in front of him, the screen showing the message he had just received.

"Party Branch Secretary of the Local Chronicles Office."

He read it several times to confirm he hadn't misread it.

Then he stood up and began to pace back and forth in the living room.

"How could this happen? How could this happen?"

His wife came over with a cup of tea, and he pushed her away.

"Don't bother me!"

He walked to the window, looking at the night sky outside, his mind in chaos.

At the special meeting on the Crackdown on Organized Crime, he praised Xu Weidong to the skies.

He did everything he could, and severed everything he could sever.

But what was the result?

The result was that he was exiled to the Local Chronicles Office to compile local chronicles!

"On what grounds?"

"On what grounds?!"

He and Secretary Chen Tianci had been the suns of Changyuan County for so long, able to manipulate and destroy anything they didn't like at will, as if they were the uncrowned kings of Changyuan County!

But in the eyes of those big figures above?

They were just pawns to be discarded at will, just like any force they destroyed, suppressed, or wiped out at will; they were just trash...

The small General Manager Wan Baolai could cause an ordinary miner's family to be destroyed because he had President Cheng Xin backing him.

And in his and Secretary Chen Tianci's eyes, President Cheng Xin was also just a minor character who could be replaced at any time; he, County Magistrate Lan Tianxing, and Secretary Chen Tianci could easily dominate the fates of these people!

Now that this matter of having their fates dominated by others had fallen upon them, County Magistrate Lan Tianxing only felt it was karmic retribution...

And on the other side, Secretary Chen Tianci did not reflect, only hating that his power was too small to even enter the eyes of those big figures.

To put it bluntly, Xu Tianhua might not even remember the name of their Deputy Governor of Fengtian Province, let alone him, a small County Party Committee Secretary?

Figures of that level don't even need to speak; a slight glance could turn Changyuan County upside down!

This is fucking power!

The power that makes people flock to it!