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Chapter 1202 - Chapter 1202 Chapter 1158 Public Opinion Guidance

Chapter 1202: Chapter 1158: Public Opinion Guidance Chapter 1202: Chapter 1158: Public Opinion Guidance Li Hongying had already fallen asleep when she received the phone call. As a member of the Provincial Committee and the Head of Propaganda, and importantly, as a woman cadre, Li Hongying was very cautious in all regards. A leading cadre’s reputation is very important, and Li Hongying, an experienced propagandist, took this very seriously, understanding it far more deeply than the average person.

Thus, in her everyday life, Li Hongying kept a clean private life. Outside, she was a leader of the Provincial Committee, but at home, she was a good wife and mother.

In the dormitory building of the Personnel Department’s family district, a once dark room suddenly lit up. By Li Hongying’s side, Feng Changqing groggily opened his eyes, “Hongying, what’s wrong? Who’s calling so late at night?”

Once Li Hongying saw the incoming call display on her phone, she immediately became alert and sat up, “It’s Liu Xiaomin’s call.”

As a fellow member of the Provincial Committee and also a woman, Li Hongying had a good relationship with Liu Xiaomin. They both felt a kind of mutual empathy for each other.

At this time, Liu Xiaomin’s sudden call surely meant something important. Thinking of this, Li Hongying did not dare to delay and answered the phone, “Hello, Secretary-General Xiaomin.”

At that moment, Liu Xiaomin stood in the corridor, sweeping her gaze around before noticing a service attendant on duty at the end of the hall. She then said, “Minister Hongying, you’re probably asleep. Get up immediately. The Secretary and the Governor are here at the Provincial Committee’s small guesthouse, and the Secretary wants to see you.”

The message conveyed through her words was clear: both Secretary Nie and Governor Liu were present. This meant something must have happened within the province. The urgency of summoning her now, without waiting for tomorrow, indicated the matter was significant and pressing.

After a moment’s thought, Li Hongying tried to gauge the situation, “Xiaomin…”

Being close friends, Liu Xiaomin understood Li Hongying’s unspoken words even before she finished speaking. Having encountered many such situations as a Secretary-General, everyone knew that the Secretary-General was the Secretary’s confidant, the steward managing everything big and small around the leader. Building good relationships with the Secretary-General and the leader’s secretaries was of utmost importance.

Liu Xiaomin had seen such things too often, and as soon as Li Hongying spoke, she understood her friend’s intention. She said, “It’s about Vice Governor Hongyi’s cause of death. The matter involves many complexities. Hurry over here.”

Li Hongying did not dare to neglect the urgency, hung up the phone, and immediately said to her husband beside her, “Changqing, get up quickly, drive me to the Provincial Committee’s small guesthouse.”

Li Hongying arrived swiftly in just ten minutes, her chest still heaving slightly, proving that she had nearly run there.

Upon reaching the third floor, she saw Liu Xiaomin waiting at the entrance. Li Hongying approached her, “Secretary-General, has Comrade Hongyi’s cause of death been clarified?”

On the way there, Li Hongying had been pondering the situation. Considering the overall circumstances, since it was about Li Hongyi’s death, the matter was clearly not trivial. If it were an accident, the Provincial Committee would not have reacted in such a manner. The current urgency implied that there was something fishy about Li Hongyi’s death, and it might even be that the cause had been identified. However, Li Hongying couldn’t understand why they sought her if the cause was known. That should be the responsibility of the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission and the Political and Legal Affairs Commission to find the perpetrator; why involve her?

“Take a few deep breaths, hurry inside, and don’t keep the Secretary and the Governor waiting,” Liu Xiaomin nodded, affirming Li Hongying’s speculation.

Entering the room and seeing the people present, Li Hongying was momentarily stunned. She had thought that only Secretary Nie and Governor Liu would be there, but to her surprise, Secretaries Guan and Yue Guang were also seated there. At that moment, almost all the main members of the Provincial Committee had arrived, except for Vice Secretary Benchang and Zhang Fangwen and others.

Upon Li Hongying’s entrance, Nie Zhenbang gestured for her to sit and then said, “Minister Hongying has arrived, please take a seat. Comrade Yue Guang, show the files to Minister Hongying.”

After Li Hongying finished reading the entire case file, Nie Zhenbang observed her. She seemed shocked, yet she maintained a composed demeanor. This response gained Nie Zhenbang’s appreciation. It was no fluke that Li Hongying had risen to her current position. The depth and composure of this woman were perhaps unmatched by many male cadres.

After pondering for a moment, Nie Zhenbang slowly said, “Minister Hongying, the main reason for calling you here is to hope that the Propaganda Department can fulfill its role in propaganda. Just now, several comrades and I have discussed this. We are all deeply saddened by the loss of Comrade Hongyi. We hope to give a positive account and response to Comrade Hongyi’s death.”

Hearing this, Li Hongying essentially understood why Nie Zhenbang had called her. Her thoughts began to weigh heavily. Nie Zhenbang’s words were grand, speaking of giving Li Hongyi due respect. However, in reality, this was directed at Lingxiao Coal Mine, at Lingxiao.

Thinking about the background of Lingxiao Coal Mine, Li Hongying also contemplated and hesitated, wondering if it was worth going to such lengths.

After taking a deep breath, Li Hongying looked up and said, “Secretary Nie, please give your instructions. I will certainly comply without discount and resolutely carry out the organization’s mission.”

In an instant, Li Hongying had made up her mind and chosen her course of action. This was something that even Liu Zhentao was somewhat surprised and admiring of.

He said with a smile, “Minister Li Hongying, the Secretary’s meaning is that he hopes, by tomorrow morning, all the major newspapers, radio stations, television stations, and other online media in the province, as well as the country’s main news outlets, will feature the illegal production at Lingxiao Coal Mine. The illegal restriction of personal freedom, and the illegal hiring of black market miners as part of a series of issues. Such a company, and it cannot simply be described as illegal. In my view, it’s utterly heartless and mad. Our propaganda department must fulfill its role in guiding public opinion, exposing such a corrupt and sinister company for societal condemnation and severe legal punishment.”

Upon hearing Liu Zhentao’s words, Li Hongying sucked in a cold breath. The action taken by Secretary Nie and Governor Liu was earth-shattering.

In this way, Lingxiao Coal Mine’s chances of turning things around seemed very slim. Reporting the truth as is meant that all would be laid bare for the world to see. Even if someone wanted to cover it up, it would likely be to no avail.

Li Hongying was aware of some rumors about Lingxiao Coal Mine, particularly that the city secretary of Yuzhou City, Ling Baodong, was among its backers–a veritable high door grand family.

Inside Longxi Province, the only one comparable to Ling Baodong was Secretary Nie. This move was to block any chance Ling Baodong had of trying any tricks.

It was foreseeable that once the news broke, Lingxiao Coal Mine’s chances of turning things around would be next to impossible. In fact, it could be said that if the report were disseminated nationwide, it would be very difficult even for leaders at the ministerial level to intervene or influence the matter. This was a knock-out blow.

Realizing this, Li Hongying dared not delay. She nodded seriously and said, “Please rest assured, Secretary and Governor. The Propaganda Department will definitely go all out, cooperating with the Provincial Committee and the Provincial Government to do a good job in propaganda work and public opinion guidance.”

Once the Propaganda Department’s matters were settled, Nie Zhenbang’s heart also sank. With the guidance of propaganda, the issues with Lingxiao Coal Mine were laid on the table. In this way, no matter who it was, they would need to consider the pros and cons and the implications before intervening. The primary objective was already achieved.

Nie Zhenbang then said, “Good, Minister Li Hongying’s spirit and determination. She truly does not yield to men. On the case of Lingxiao Coal Mine, the special task force must intensify their interrogations and be fully prepared in their approach. Each interrogation must take place in a room equipped with surveillance, so that everything is foolproof. In addition, Secretary-General, notify Comrade Zhang Fangwen tomorrow to come to my office.”

Summoning Organization Department Head Zhang Fangwen, the intention was clear. This was the preparation to formalize sanctions. With issues arising at Lingxiao Coal Mine, the leadership in Linzhou City must bear responsibility, and that was certain. No one could be blamed for this.

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As the members of the Provincial Committee dispersed, everyone started taking action. Liu Yueguang and Guan Jianguo headed to Linzhou City overnight to oversee the work of the special task force. The involvement of both the Political and Legal Affairs Commission Secretary and the Disciplinary Committee Secretary in the task force underscored the significance of this case.

As soon as Li Hongying got into her car, she said to her husband Feng Changqing, “Changqing, take me to the Provincial Committee.”

When Li Hongying’s car entered the Provincial Committee compound, the offices of the Propaganda Department in the Provincial Committee building were nearly all lit up, with her secretary Jiang Zhaoxia already waiting at the entrance of the building.

Following Li Hongying’s orders and arrangements, the entire Longxi Province propaganda machine sprang into action. The writers busily prepared their special reports based on the materials at hand. Meanwhile, the accompanying video materials were also delivered to the Longxi Province Radio and Television Center.

The next day’s morning news headlines announced, “Provincial Committee organizes unified action; Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Committee and Provincial Disciplinary Committee take joint action, deploying thousands of armed police and public security officers, to seal Linzhou City’s Lingxiao Coal Mine overnight. Hundreds of illegal miners were rescued on site, and a large burial pit was uncovered. Incomplete statistics suggest that at least a hundred people have been maliciously beaten to disability or death over the past three years.”

Not only did television stations broadcast the news, but radio stations did as well. All the major newspapers within Longxi Province — Longxi Daily, Longxi Evening News, Ancient Capital Morning News, Ancient Capital Evening News — including local city newspapers from all over the province, published the full story on the front page on their headlines.

Additionally, the Longxi Provincial Committee Press Office held a press conference in the Provincial Committee Conference Center, officially announcing the investigation results of comrade Li Hongyi, the former vice governor of Longxi Province’s death. (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to go to Qidian (NovelFire.net) to cast your recommended votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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