Official Career Storm
Chapter 340

Chapter 340: Chapter 340

In the office, Secretary Lu, Wu Qiangwei, Mayor Zheng, and the Chairman of the Municipal Political Consultative Conference, Lu Nanshan.

All four of the city’s main leaders were present.

Generally speaking, the Municipal Political Consultative Conference does not interfere with the work of the City Committee and Municipal Government; all matters, big and small, are managed and discussed by Secretary Lu and his two colleagues.

They simply need to be informed after the discussions are over.

Therefore, Lu Nanshan’s sudden appearance took the three of them by surprise.

Yes, it was not Secretary Lu who had informed him, but he came on his own initiative.

None of them were fools; it was clear that Lu Nanshan couldn’t have just showed up on his own; obviously, it was Secretary Tu who had notified him.

Wu Qiangwei was aware that Secretary Tu had the backing of the Chairman of the Provincial Political Consultative Conference, so although it was unexpected for Lu Nanshan to come, she was not surprised.

But Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng didn’t know.

Both being astute thinkers, they couldn’t help but secretly suspect that the relationship between Secretary Tu and Lu Nanshan was probably extraordinary.

After Secretary Sun had served them tea, he left the room.

Secretary Lu said, "Secretary Tu, what do you have to report?"

Secretary Tu, with a solemn expression, took out several documents from his briefcase and handed one to each person.

As they flipped through them, their faces grew serious.

A few minutes later, they had roughly finished reading, but none of them were in a hurry to speak.

The documents contained evidence of County Magistrate Hou’s corruption and other criminal activities.

Secretary Lu exchanged glances with Wu Qiangwei and Mayor Zheng, realizing the tricky nature of the situation.

The head accusing the deputy.

Such cases were rare.

Normally, even if they knew the deputy had committed a crime, someone else would be assigned to report it.

But Secretary Tu had come to report it himself.

What did this mean?

It meant that there was a personal vendetta between Secretary Tu and County Magistrate Hou.

A vendetta so great that it couldn’t be reconciled.

In the end, it was Lu Nanshan who broke the silence, "Secretary Tu, is this true?"

"It’s true," responded Secretary Tu calmly, "I’ve already obtained all the evidence."

Mayor Zheng said, "Since the evidence is conclusive, let’s hand it over to the Disciplinary Committee. I’ll contact Secretary Wang."

Secretary Tu shook his head, "Mayor Zheng, wait a moment."

"Wait? Wait for what?"

"Haha, although the evidence is conclusive, there are still some issues under investigation. I hope to have a thorough investigation of all matters before proceeding with the arrest."

Mayor Zheng frowned, "Is that necessary? Just take him in for investigation; it’s the same thing."

Lu Nanshan coughed lightly, "Mayor Zheng, I think Secretary Tu has a point. Since some issues have not yet been fully investigated, let’s wait. After all, there’s no rush."

"Moreover, it won’t be long before Secretary Tu is transferred to Guangyue City to serve as Deputy Mayor. Haha, I think it’s best to publicize this matter after he has moved to Guangyue City."

Lu Nanshan’s words took Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng by complete surprise.

He was being transferred to Guangyue City?

And directly into the standing committee, becoming the fourth-ranked person in Guangyue City!

All of a sudden, they were equals!

Mayor Zheng looked at him intently, his mind in turmoil.

You see, the promotion or demotion of a County Party Secretary is usually suggested by the city, submitted to the province, and ultimately decided by the province.

But now, Secretary Tu’s appointment bypassed Lingjiang!

Only the province could have orchestrated such a move!

That is to say, behind Secretary Tu was not Lu Nanshan; his connections were in the province!

Lu Nanshan’s visit today was to show his support.

To have the head of the Municipal Political Consultative Conference come out in support for him, how powerful were his connections?

Bypassing the city and being directly appointed by the province, and not just any position but the powerful Deputy Mayor and member of the standing committee.

Such instances in Nanjiang Province were few and far between.

Secretary Tu was either handpicked by a provincial heavyweight as a prospective candidate for the Provincial Committee or he had special personal connections.

Regardless of which it was, both were sufficient to prove that his future was boundless!

He would at least head a powerful department within the province for his entire life.

And considering his demonstrated capabilities in Dujiang County, it was only a matter of time before he joined the Provincial Standing Committee.

In an instant, they clarified the interests at stake. Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng both wore a smile, their attitudes subtly shifting.

Mayor Zheng said, "Secretary Tu has very far-sighted considerations."

Secretary Lu also said, "This is indeed a significant contribution. Is Secretary Tu planning to let future generations claim the credit?"

Feeling their goodwill, Secretary Tu smiled and said, "After I leave Dujiang County, the position of top leader will temporarily be vacant. Once the evidence is fully gathered, the second-in-command’s position will also open up."

"This evidence, when the time comes, I will entirely hand over to the City Committee and Municipal Government, for the three leaders to decide."

The evidence that could invoke double designation against County Magistrate Hou was substantial.

Whoever obtained this evidence would be acknowledged with great merit.

Just as when Wu Qiangwei took office in Lingjiang, Xu Wu handed over Li Fuhai’s evidence to her.

Upon taking office, she took down a Vice Mayor, establishing her authority forcefully and deterring any underestimation.

The current situation was the same.

It was now a matter of who Secretary Lu and his two colleagues would appoint as the next County Party Secretary and County Magistrate of Dujiang County.

Whoever assumed the position could obtain this evidence, cut down County Magistrate Hou, and seize absolute power in Dujiang County!

Furthermore, Dujiang County was soon to enter the municipal level of administration.

The County Party Secretary and County Magistrate would transform into the City Secretary and Mayor!

Therefore, this was a juicy piece of meat!

Normally, before leaving, Secretary Tu would have groomed a successor.

Even upon departure from Dujiang County, his ties with it would remain extensive.

But, to deal with County Magistrate Hou, he had given up this benefit.

It was a necessary sacrifice.

Only this way, the city leaders would not turn against him.

After all, one cannot have both the fish and the bear’s paw.

One cannot have it all.

There is no such good fortune in this world.

A few minutes later, Secretary Tu left.

With no outsiders present, Mayor Zheng directly asked, "Chairman Lu, who exactly is behind Secretary Tu?"

Lu Nanshan did not hide the truth, knowing that even if he didn’t tell, Mayor Zheng could find out on his own.

"His father-in-law is Chairman Yu."

Lu Nanshan revealed the answer with a chuckle.

Their eyes widened.

The top figure of the provincial political advisory committee was his father-in-law?

The two almost blurted out an exclamation.

They had guessed that he had someone in the province, but they had not anticipated such an enormous backing.

And this connection seemed a bit too incredible.

"Don’t let this get out."

"My old leader doesn’t want others to know their relationship, so he has always kept a low profile over the years."

"Secretary Tu has achieved what he has today through his own capabilities, not because of someone else’s support."

They nodded with smiles, expressing agreement while inwardly sneering.

With such a father-in-law, how could he claim it was all down to his own abilities?

Admittedly, they recognized Secretary Tu’s capacities.

Turning a county into a city was not something ordinary people could achieve.

But to say his achievements were entirely his own doing, with no relation to Yu Longshou, was a stretch.

After Lu Nanshan left, Wu Qiangwei and Mayor Zheng also got up to leave.

They did not discuss who would take over as the top two leaders of Dujiang County after Secretary Tu’s transfer.

After all, there were only two top positions.

But there were three of them, meaning inevitably one would be forced out.

Thus, they could not possibly discuss and come to a peaceful decision.

To claim this chunk of fat, each would have to rely on his own wits.

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