Chapter 313 Showing off the spoils of war, accompanying people to pick up

"Comrade Chen Luo, so what you mean is...?"

"Secretary Hua Bo, I am the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of Handong County. I am the commander-in-chief of this operation to crack down on telecom fraud and pyramid schemes. I plan to personally go to Lieshan County to bring back our heroic police officers from Handong. If possible, I hope that two leaders from Jianghai can also come so that our Handong police officers know that they have done nothing wrong and that they are completely innocent!"

How could Liu Huabo not understand the implied meaning?

In the entire Jianghai region, there are very few people who can be referred to as "leaders" by Chen Luoyong. Excluding retired veteran comrades, only Liu Huabo and Governor Qiu Heping are eligible.

Such a grand reception... Liu Huabo's lips twitched involuntarily, but he still took a deep breath and agreed.

"Comrade Chen Luo, I understand. Governor Qiu and I from the provincial government are both relatively free these days. Comrade Chen Luo, you suggested that we come over on that day. We also need to thoroughly clean up those corrupt officials in Lieshan County!"

"Secretary Huabo, let's set it for Monday the day after tomorrow."

"Okay! Monday it is!"

After hanging up the phone, Chen Luo got into his car and headed to the Provincial Party Committee. At 10 a.m., in the small conference room of the Provincial Party Committee, Sha Ruijin, Zhou Jianjun, and Chen Luo met again. This time, in addition to the three of them, Gao Yuliang, Tian Guofu, Wu Chunlin, Li Dakang, Zhao Dagong, Qi Quansheng, Yang Yanhua, and others were also present. Only Lu Zhengan was not there.

The undercurrents in Handong and Jianghai these past few days could not be kept secret. People below were speculating, and even Standing Committee members like Li Dakang only had a general understanding that it was related to the detention of Handong police officers, but they knew nothing about the specific process and outcome of the confrontation.

At first, they didn't say anything because they thought Li Dakang and the others couldn't help, but now that the results are in, it's natural to announce them. This is what Sha Ruijin and Zhou Jianjun wanted.

The purpose... of course, is to tell everyone that although we may not have a strong presence within the province, we are still very capable outside of Handong and we are protective of our own!

To put it bluntly, it's about showcasing the "victories".

The first to speak was naturally Sha Ruijin.

"Comrades, I've called you all here today because I have something to share with you. I'm sure you all know something about the police officers from the Xicheng District Public Security Bureau in Lincheng being detained by the neighboring Lieshan County in Jianghai Province."

The Lieshan County Party Secretary maliciously spread rumors, causing a dispute between me, Governor Jianjun, Comrade Chen Luo, and Comrades Liu Huabo (Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee) and Qiu Heping (Governor) of Jianghai Province.

This matter even reached Zhongyang. Now, the problem is resolved; the fault lies with Jianghai. Comrade Liu Huabo, the Secretary of the Jianghai Provincial Party Committee, has listened to my advice and removed the Lieshan County Party Committee and the County Public Security Bureau Chief from their positions. The Director of the Jianghai Provincial Public Security Department has also been criticized and given a major demerit!

This is the result of his work, Sha Ruijin!

"Not only that, through my communication with Comrade Hua Bo and my negotiations with Comrade Qiu Heping, Jiang Hai is willing to compensate our comrades in Handong who have worked overtime these past few days, providing 100 million yuan as overtime allowance."

Having secured both the substance and the face, and the money, Sha Ruijin and Zhou Jianjun were very proud.

Even Zhao Dagong had to murmur a sigh of admiration, "Zhou Jianjun isn't so easily underestimated after all."

After Sha Ruijin and Zhou Jianjun finished their performance, they looked at Chen Luo with a smile in their eyes.

"Comrade Chen Luo, how about you? How did your communication with Comrade Hua Bo from Jianghai go?"

Sha Ruijin and Zhou Jianjun both felt that this battle's outcome was roughly what they had achieved, and they wanted to take this opportunity to show off to Chen Luo, since they were ministerial-level officials and their actions were indeed different.

However, Chen Luo didn't feel embarrassed at all. He simply smiled calmly and nodded, saying, "Secretary Sha, Governor Jianjun, and Secretary Hua Bo of Jianghai did indeed have a pleasant chat with me. Based on my suggestion, Secretary Hua Bo and Governor Qiu have decided to accompany me to Lieshan to pick up people the day after tomorrow, Monday!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned. Dealing with those officials in Lieshan County was just a matter of course, and the 100 million yuan compensation was just a drop in the bucket. But the fact that the governor and the party secretary accompanied Handong to pick up the people made all the difference!

No one could imagine how inspired the police officers, procuratorate, court and justice departments in Handong would be when this news reached them. It showed Chen Luo's attention and care for their grassroots staff!

If Sha Ruijin and Zhou Jianjun earned their reputation for themselves, then Chen Luo earned it for countless grassroots police officers in Handong, which completely changed the overall picture.

A resentful glint appeared in Sha Ruijin and Zhou Jianjun's eyes as they looked at Chen Luo, their eyes brimming with grievance.

After all, everyone launched the attack together, but Chen Luo was the only one who quietly made a fortune.

The others looked at each other, gossiping—they'd overheard it, and, well, it was quite amusing!

The meeting didn't last long, less than an hour. As Sha Ruijin announced the end of the meeting, Chen Luo got up and left quickly before he could even ask Chen Luo to stay.

Only Sha Ruijin remained, hesitant to speak, and finally chose to remain silent. However, just because Sha Ruijin couldn't pursue Chen Luo didn't mean the others couldn't. Li Dakang, Tian Guofu, and Wu Chunlin were relentlessly pursuing Chen Luo, following him all the way into the elevator and even further.

"Secretary Chen, you've launched a satellite without making a sound, with the other party's secretary and governor accompanying you. It's really impressive. We really want to experience that feeling."

Tian Guofu didn't hold back at all, and Li Dakang and Wu Chunlin nodded in agreement.

Chen Luo rolled his eyes.

"Secretary Guofu really wants to go? I don't care. It's not a big deal if Secretary Huabo and Governor Qiu of Jianghai are angry and resentful towards me. But if Secretary Guofu is held a grudge, well, since Secretary Guofu wants to go, shall we go together?"

"Forget it, you go ahead. Why provoke two powerful regional officials? I'm too timid to join in the fun."

Li Dakang and Wu Chunlin also chose to remain silent.

The four of them quietly exited the elevator.

It's rare to see the four of them so quiet...

Just a few hours after the meeting ended, the results of the conflict between Handong and Jianghai spread from Handong. Upon learning of this, the person who was happiest was Yun Haifeng, the director of the Provincial Public Security Department.

At the Provincial Public Security Bureau, Yun Haifeng was overjoyed after receiving Qi Quansheng's call. Just then, Zhao Donglai pushed open his office door and walked in.

"Those police officers in Lincheng, Yunnan Province..."

Zhao Donglai originally wanted to ask when the person was brought back, but before he could speak, Yun Haifeng raised his hand to signal Zhao Donglai not to speak.

"The problem has been resolved. We just received news that Jianghai has admitted its mistake and is willing to punish all the officials involved. As for picking them up, Secretary Chen will personally go to Jianghai to do so on Monday, the day after tomorrow, accompanied by Jianghai Provincial Party Secretary Liu Huabo and Governor Qiu Heping!"

Hearing this, Zhao Donglai no longer needed to ask the questions he wanted to, and simply said, "Alright, I understand, Yunnan Province!"