freenovelworld Chapter 454: Open Dispute
Chapter 454: Open Dispute
"I was afraid that Comrade Yuliang didn't understand me, but I didn't expect that Comrade Yuliang also agreed with my opinion. What does this show? It shows that our team is truly dedicated to serving the people." Jin Changguo put the big hat on and set the tone.
Gao Yuliang remained calm and said, "How can I not understand any suggestions that are beneficial to the people and the development of Haizhou City? I will agree with them wholeheartedly.
Serving the people has always been my original aspiration since joining the Red Star Party, and it is also the direction I have always been moving forward."
Both deputy secretaries agreed, and the municipal party secretary's attitude was also very clear, so it was naturally difficult for others to sing a different tune.
After reaching a consensus, Qi Bin immediately made the decision, "Since everyone agrees, the next step in our team adjustment is for the deputy mayor to concurrently serve as the police chief. We will also report this matter to the provincial party committee and the provincial organization department."
Okay, let’s move on to the next topic…”
Hearing Qi Bin about to end the topic, Jin Changguo hurriedly reminded him, "Secretary Qi, have we forgotten something?"
"What?" Qi Bin pretended to be confused.
"Secretary Qi, shouldn't we first select a deputy mayor to take over the division of labor and prepare for the future transition?"
"Hmm..." Qi Bin pondered for a moment, as if he was thinking.
Gao Yuliang interrupted, "Comrade Changguo, this isn't necessary. I think it would be better to just promote Comrade Xiaohua to deputy mayor in one go. Otherwise, it would be like imitating others and ending up with nothing."
"No." Jin Changguo refused, "To be honest, I'm not very satisfied with Comrade Xiaohua. If he wasn't sent down from the province, I would have wanted to take him down.
His performance in the Lin Xiaoqiang case was truly disappointing, and he even brought discredit upon the municipal party committee and government in public. If he can be promoted for something like that, wouldn't that be unfair to other comrades?"
Gao Yuliang interrupted, "Comrade Changguo, I don't quite agree with what you're saying. If the public doesn't know, how can we not know? This incident happened because someone within the police force tipped off Lin Xiaoqiang. It has nothing to do with Comrade Xiaohua. We can't put all the blame on him."
Jin Changguo asked, "Even if this is the case, then as the Public Security Bureau Chief, isn't he derelict in his duty? The presence of such a large rat in the family indicates a lack of management. Comrade Yuliang, you actually mentioned this today. I would also like to ask, has this so-called senior police officer been investigated to date?"
Facing Jin Changguo's relentless pressure, Gao Yuliang showed no sign of panic. He simply smiled calmly, "Comrade Changguo, don't worry. We'll be able to find out soon. We already have a clue. I've already reported this to Secretary Qi before this meeting."
Jin Changguo was stunned for a moment and looked at Qi Bin, who nodded slightly.
This scene gave Jin Changguo a bad feeling. Gao Yuliang had made a move, but he didn't even know about it. Moreover, Qi Bin didn't even inform him this time.
Taking advantage of Jin Changguo's moment of distraction, Gao Yuliang continued, "Comrade Xiaohua played an indispensable role in catching the culprit so quickly. Sometimes, many of our leading cadres don't see clearly and thoroughly the efforts of our comrades in the public security, procuratorial and judicial departments below us.
But I can't do that. I am the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission. I must know whether they have made any efforts. I think I have more say.
For example, Comrade Xiaohua has been diligent in his work since taking office, and his crime-solving rate has skyrocketed. In the second half of last year alone, he led the crackdown on over 120 criminal gangs, an average of almost one a day. This was reported in the Haizhou Daily and is obvious to all. We can't negate this comrade's two years of hard work just because of one incident. Is that fair?"
Qi Tongwei added, "Since Secretary Yuliang has said this, I think I should also say a few words and speak up for some comrades.
I remember when I first arrived in Jiangchang, there was a criminal gang headed by Huang Hongfa in Jiangchang. They were doing all kinds of evil in Jiangchang and even dared to commit crimes in the street right in front of me.
Why do they dare to be so brazen? Isn't it because some of our comrades have been co-opted, corrupted, and become their umbrellas of protection?
Which of our comrades stood up in the end?
It was thanks to the brave and fearless comrades like Ji Changming, Zhang Xiaohua and Chen Xin who stood up and led the police officers and prosecutors to fight criminals without fear of danger or intimidation, that the light of day came to our Haizhou.
Now, we are negating the hundred things we worked on before just because of one thing. Who will dare to work in the future? If we do a hundred things and the superiors turn a blind eye, and then erase the credit for one mistake, isn't this a foolish team?
Good boy! Jin Changguo finally understood. It turned out that these two masters and apprentices were waiting for him here. Did they want him to make wedding dresses for them?
Jin Changguo was not panicked and gave a wink to Liu Ping from the Propaganda Department.
The latter nodded slightly and said, "Comrade Yuliang, Comrade Tongwei, I cannot agree with what you say.
Yes, Comrade Xiaohua has made contributions, but we must also consider the actual situation we are facing now.
The incident of Lin Xiaoqiang's escape caused a lot of controversy and attracted the attention of many media outlets.
Yes, we all know that Comrade Xiaohua has made a lot of efforts and has made many contributions, and he should be promoted, but outsiders don’t know this.
They will only think that we promoted a Public Security Bureau chief who failed in command while Lin Xiaoqiang was on the run.
By then, this matter will be infinitely magnified and made into a big fuss, causing incalculable consequences for the image of our Haizhou.
You have made great contributions, and our municipal party committee will not forget it. However, even if we want to promote you, I don’t think you can be promoted at this juncture.
Therefore, I still suggest that a deputy mayor take over first. On the one hand, it can express to the public that the municipal party committee and government attach great importance to public safety, and on the other hand, it can show support for Comrade Xiaohua.
Third, it also provides a transitional approach for subsequent work.”
Executive Vice Mayor Xin Hongliang also spoke out: "I am also opposed to promoting him to vice mayor all at once.
Will this create an imbalance for the previous police chiefs? For example, Comrade Zhongping, who is still serving as the director of the Transportation Bureau to vacate his position, ended up with a newcomer who not only took his position but also became his superior within two years. I think no one would accept this."
Qi Tongwei sarcastically said, "I think he should vacate his position. He's feeling unbalanced. On behalf of Haizhou's five million people, I'd like to ask him: Has his actions during his tenure been worthy of the Party and the country, or worthy of the people? Our city's public security is so poor, and he's the one who's made the greatest contribution. Why is he feeling unbalanced?"
Jin Changguo suddenly looked ugly. Everyone knew that Gu Zhongping was his man. Qi Tongwei's words included him as well.
Qi Bin saw that the fight was almost over and that he would get angry if he continued, so he knocked on the table and lowered his voice, "Let me say a few words about this matter."
Everyone immediately fell silent.
"What the comrades said is very reasonable. In fact, I am more inclined to agree with Comrade Yuliang's opinion, which is to get it right in one step.
However, the concerns of Comrades Changguo, Hongliang, and Liu Ping are also justified.
I've come up with a compromise. Let's announce it to the public first. We'll appoint a deputy mayor to temporarily take charge of the work. As for Comrade Xiaohua, let him arrest Lin Xiaoqiang as soon as possible. The Municipal Party Committee will then consider promoting him. What do you all think?"
Organization Minister Ma Siqiu looked up to the municipal party secretary and was the first to speak out in agreement. "Secretary Qi's suggestion is good. It not only takes into account the views of the people, but also the feelings of our comrades. It also strengthens the construction of the municipal bureau. I agree."