Official Career Storm
Chapter 483

Chapter 483: Chapter 483

Secretary Lu was instructing Secretary Sun.

He told him what to do and what to pay attention to once he arrived in Dujiang City.

What could be done and what should not be touched.

Secretary Sun was not ignorant, but Secretary Lu still needed to say it.

He was afraid that Secretary Sun was not clear-headed and would accept something he shouldn’t accept.

"The inspection team leader is you, with Li Jun as the deputy team leader. I have also added Secretary Song into the group. You must cooperate well. Any suggestions from Secretary Song should be taken seriously; don’t make unilateral decisions."

"Secretary Song?" Secretary Sun was startled. "He’s going too?"

Secretary Lu said, "I proposed it."

So it was Secretary Lu who proposed it?

Secretary Sun thoughtfully asked, "Is Secretary Lu worried that this inspection carries risks?"

Secretary Lu shook his head, "It’s hard to say whether there are risks or not, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. If something really happens, someone else will have to take the blame."

...

This inspection involved all the municipal departments in Dujiang City, with the Finance Bureau and the Housing and Construction Bureau being of utmost importance.

Before contacting Lingjiang City, Zhang Meilin had called a small meeting with the members of the city committee.

He hinted that it was just a formality.

Although everyone felt tense, they didn’t dare to openly object.

Director Yao was terrified when he learned about it.

The Police Department was also within the scope of the inspection.

There were a few items the Police Department couldn’t avoid.

One of these items involved firearms inspection.

He had originally given several guns to Lu Xiaotian.

If it came out that those guns were missing, it would be over.

He immediately contacted Lu Xiaotian, asking him to return the guns.

But Lu Xiaotian straightforwardly hung up the phone.

He had no choice but to go and ask for them in person.

Using both emotions and reason, and finally promising to return the guns after the inspection, Lu Xiaotian reluctantly gave back the handgun.

...

That afternoon, Song Guanchao met with the members of the inspection team and held a meeting.

Although Secretary Sun was the team leader, Secretary Lu had given him a reminder, so he didn’t put on airs and maintained an apparent harmony with Song Guanchao.

"Let’s head over tonight," Secretary Sun said.

At 6:30 in the evening, they arrived at the Dujiang City Hostel.

Zhang Meilin, Fu Ying, and Secretary General Yang Tie personally received them.

After three rounds of drinks, Song Guanchao and Zhang Meilin stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows smoking and discussing matters.

Secretary Sun and others tactfully didn’t go over to disturb them.

"Mayor Tu called me yesterday, asking who I plan to act against first."

Song Guanchao thought briefly and then understood the critical point, "Mayor Tu has actually provided a good assist. Have you decided on a target yet, Brother Zhang?"

Zhang Meilin said, "I plan to act against Secretary Yang of the Disciplinary Committee first."

"Disciplinary Committee..." Song Guanchao turned it over in his mouth, and Zhang Meilin asked, "What? Isn’t it suitable?"

Song Guanchao deliberated his words and did not respond immediately.

Zhang Meilin was now the top authority, while he was just a secretary.

Normally, their statuses were very unequal.

Even if his abilities were strong, he was ultimately a secretary before being promoted.

He didn’t know Zhang Meilin well enough to understand his true character.

Not everyone liked to be micromanaged.

Especially those in charge.

Even if Zhang Meilin was naturally inclined to accept opinions, his thinking had subconsciously changed after assuming the top position.

Power gradually changed a person’s character.

It made people autocratic and intolerant of dissent.

Therefore, though he had opinions, he had to adopt a gentle approach.

He didn’t immediately voice his opinions but planned to switch tactics.

"Brother Zhang, I need to discuss something with you."

"Go ahead."

"The Executive Vice Governor of Nanjiang Province, Qu Xiangru, has sent down her secretary. I chatted with this secretary a couple of days ago. Governor Qu aims to interfere in Dujiang City."

Zhang Meilin raised an eyebrow. "How does she intend to interfere?"

Song Guanchao said, "She didn’t spell it out, but I understood her meaning. She wants to place her own people and take over several departments in Dujiang City."

Zhang Meilin snorted lightly. "She’s quite bold. How many departments are there in Dujiang City for her to claim so many? She might as well have her secretary replace me."

Song Guanchao gave a wry smile. "I ignored it initially, but Governor Qu’s stance was clear—disagree, and face a reassignment outside Lingjiang City."

Zhang Meilin suddenly understood.

This maneuver was rather underhanded!

Song Guanchao continued, "There are currently two vacant departments in Dujiang City, the Finance Bureau and the Housing and Construction Bureau."

"The Housing and Construction Bureau is somewhat manageable, but the Finance Bureau is crucial."

"Brother Zhang, you’d best arrange someone to temporarily secure the Finance Bureau, lest Governor Qu sets her sights on it."

Zhang Meilin remained silent, smoking one cigarette after another.

He understood why Song Guanchao was telling him this.

It was to signal that the Disciplinary Committee couldn’t be meddled with.

Now that Governor Qu had her eyes on Dujiang City, creating vacancies in the Disciplinary Committee was like serving up a feast for others to devour.

Therefore, even if changes were necessary, only inconsequential departments that wouldn’t dilute his power could be touched.

Absolutely not the Standing Committee seats. As for the city departments, avoid conceding control where possible.

That left only a few options.

But Governor Qu wasn’t a fool.

If you refuse this and that, offering only inconsequential departments, are you treating her like a beggar?

Zhang Meilin felt somewhat headache.

Song Guanchao did have several suggestions, but Zhang Meilin didn’t ask directly, and it wasn’t appropriate for him to volunteer them.

Otherwise, it could make him, the City Secretary, look incapable.

Noticing Song Guanchao hesitate, Zhang Meilin knew he had suggestions and also what he was worried about.

Zhang Meilin inwardly sighed; people truly differed.

Someone like Song Guanchao was naturally suited for the system.

"Let’s talk more at the guest house later," Zhang Meilin said, patting his arm.

After dinner, Zhang Meilin escorted everyone to the guest house. After Secretary Sun and others went up, he called on Fu Ying.

"Guanchao, let’s go to your room."

Upon entering the room, Zhang Meilin said, "Mayor Fu has just taken up the post of county head and is pretty clueless about many things, Guanchao, you should give him some advice."

Song Guanchao understood his implication, and the two tacitly agreed not to delve deeper.

He nodded and said, "Hou Wen has fallen, but his cronies are still in place. The province could totally use this opportunity for a thorough investigation, but it shouldn’t. Doing so would throw Dujiang City into complete chaos."

"Clearly, Tu Zhaorui understands this, which is why he’s letting you tackle them one by one."

"But even tackling them one by one is risky."

"This will make them worry that the province is secretly targeting them. If they sense danger, they might abscond with the funds."

"Therefore, my suggestion is to leave them be for the short term. Wait for them to slip up and give you a legitimate excuse."

Zhang Meilin frowned, pondering the meaning behind his words.

Fu Ying also frowned, "Will they really slip up on their own? With Hou Wen down, they surely won’t dare to surface. How long are we supposed to wait? If they keep a low profile and cooperate, won’t we lose our chance?"

Song Guanchao smiled lightly, "That’s possible. But from what we see now, these people aren’t very clever."

"If I’m not mistaken, they’ll make their move against you very soon."

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