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"Alright, you two. Get along well and let me hold my grandson soon."
Zhao Mengsheng then changed the subject and brought up this matter specifically.
Zhao Lan blushed, her heart pounding, her face turning bright red: "Dad, really!"
"What are you shy about? How old are you? Hurry up, don't delay any longer." Zhao Mengsheng snapped out of his daze and hung up the phone.
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The following day, the imperial court and the cabinet sent four official documents directly to the Hantong Provincial Committee and the provincial government via fax and computer.
Comrade Liu Cheng has officially stepped down as Governor of Handong Province and Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee.
[Comrade Liu Cheng was promoted to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. He served as the Military Commissioner and Second Deputy Secretary.]
Comrade Zhao Anbang serves as Governor of Handong Province, a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, and Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee.
Comrade Zhang Fang serves as the President of the Higher People's Court of Handong Province, holding a vice-provincial administrative rank.
The news spread quickly.
Sha Ruijin stood solemnly by the window of his office, with a red line under his feet.
He received absolutely no word of it.
Liu Cheng did not retire, but was promoted and reaped the benefits.
"Hey, Dad. Let me ask you something... which faction does this Zhao Anbang belong to?" Sha Ruijin walked to his desk, picked up the red secure phone, and dialed Old Master Sun's number.
Old Sun's voice was steady and powerful: "Zhao Anbang is Zhao Mengsheng's distant cousin."
"Zhao Mengsheng? The Zhao family of the capital has begun to interfere in Handong."
Sha Ruijin frowned upon hearing the news.
"And that Zhang Fang, I looked up his information."
He was originally a secretary.
Old Master Sun said in a deep voice, "I once served as the administrative secretary to Lin, the secretary of the Imperial City Guard."
Sha Ruijin frowned: "Secretary Lin... is Lin Hu."
Old Sun gave him a warning: "Ruijin, the situation in Handong is becoming increasingly complicated. You must be careful."
"That son-in-law of the Zhong family. If things can't be done, then we should give up."
After saying that, Mr. Sun hung up the phone.
Sha Ruijin fell silent: "..."
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The government building of Handong Province.
Standing Committee member and Vice Governor Yang Biao arrived at Governor Liu's office with a broad smile, clasping his hands together and saying, "Congratulations, old leader."
"I am so happy. You, our old leader, are enjoying this blessing and have been promoted to vice-ministerial level."
"Moreover, it's real power."
Liu Cheng, with his dyed black hair slicked back, sat on the luxurious sofa, holding a purple clay teapot and teacup. "Yang Biao, sit down. Let's talk behind closed doors."
Yang Biao snapped out of his daze, immediately understood, and walked to the office door, personally closing the door behind him.
"Senior leader, please give me your guidance."
Yang Biao, a member of the Standing Committee and Vice Governor, sat upright, occupying only half of his seat.
Liu Cheng put down his teacup with a serious expression: "My promotion to the central government this time is all thanks to my old superior... Zhao Mengsheng."
Upon hearing this name, Yang Biao's expression changed drastically, and he gasped in shock.
"Yang Biao, Comrade Zhao Anbang who was parachuted in."
“He is my old commander’s…cousin.” Liu Cheng spoke slowly, only saying two sentences.
Yang Biao, who could sit on the Standing Committee as Vice Governor, was definitely a shrewd person. He understood the underlying meaning in Liu Cheng's words.
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"Old leader, I understand."
Yang Biao quickly spoke up, his expression extremely serious: "Please rest assured, I will resolutely obey Governor Zhao's orders, including those of the Standing Committee."
That's when they started taking sides.
Entering the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee means entering the core circle of a province.
Both vice governors and standing committee vice governors are at the same vice-ministerial level.
However, the amount of power associated with a position varies drastically.
When a vice governor meets a standing committee member vice governor, he/she should address him/her as "leader".
Upon hearing Yang Biao's answer, Liu Cheng nodded in satisfaction: "Very good, Yang Biao. You are a smart man."
He stood up, walked to the window, and gazed into the distance: "The waters of Handong are deep; you must be careful. Comrade Zhao Anbang is a capable man; he will lead Handong to a better future."
Yang Biao stood up and respectfully replied, "Yes, old leader. I will keep your teachings in mind."
Liu Cheng turned around and looked at Yang Biao: "After you go back, immediately prepare for the provincial government's work conference. Convey the central government's documents and announce Comrade Zhao Anbang's appointment."
Yang Biao nodded: "Yes, old leader. I'll take care of it right away."
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He turned and left the office, his heart churning with turmoil.
He'd heard of Zhao Anbang before. He was supposedly a man with outstanding achievements in the economic field. However, he was, after all, parachuted in from another province; whether he could adapt to the complex situation in Handong remained to be seen.
However, since he was a former leader's man, he would naturally give him his full support.
Yang Biao returned to his office and immediately began preparing for the provincial government's work meeting.
At the same time, other high-ranking officials in Handong Province also began to take action.
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Provincial Party Committee, Gao Yuliang's Office.
Qi Tongwei, dressed in a police uniform, sat down in front of Gao Yuliang: "Teacher..."
Gao Yuliang's face darkened, and he scolded, "How many times have I told you, you must use your job title when you're at work!"
Qi Tongwei quickly changed his tune: "Secretary Yuliang, have you heard?"
"Governor Liu, you've been promoted. You've gone up to the central government and are reaping the rewards."
Qi Tongwei looked on with envy.
Gao Yuliang, wearing black-rimmed glasses, said with a serious expression: "Yes, Governor Liu has benefited greatly. The central government immediately appointed Zhao Anbang to replace him as governor."
"Tongwei, you need to be careful. The situation is very complicated right now."
"I wonder what the background of this new Governor Zhao is," Gao Yuliang said slowly, reminding his eldest disciple.
Qi Tongwei hesitated for a moment, then leaned forward and said, "Secretary Yuliang, I really want to get promoted."
Gao Yuliang reassured him, "Look, you're in a hurry again."
"You fawn over Sha Ruijin, and even go to hoe the ground for Chen Yanshi."
"I've told you so many times, it's better to stay still than to act."
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At that moment, Zhao Anbang was flying by plane towards Handong.
He gazed at the sea of clouds outside the window, his heart filled with anticipation.
Handong, a place full of opportunities and challenges, is where he is about to embark on a new chapter.
Zhao Anbang knew that this parachuting appointment was not just a change of position, but a major turning point in his political career.
He was well aware of the complex situation in Handong, but he was confident that with his abilities and experience, he could establish himself here and lead Handong to a better future.
As the plane slowly landed, Zhao Anbang walked out of the airport, where he was greeted by Liu Quanguo, the Secretary-General of the Handong Provincial Government.
"Governor Zhao, welcome to Handong. I am Liu Quanguo, Secretary-General of the Provincial Government."
Zhao Anbang's expression remained calm: "Hello, Comrade Liu Quanguo." (VII.)
82. The transfer of power in Handong marked the beginning of the Zhao Anbang era.
82. The transfer of power in Handong marked the beginning of the Zhao Anbang era.
Liu Quanguo, Secretary-General of the Handong Provincial Government, said with a smile, "Governor Zhao, everything is arranged. The car is outside the VIP lane."
Zhao Anbang's expression remained calm as he nodded slightly: "Thank you for your hard work, Comrade Liu Quanguo."
And so, Zhao Anbang got into a black Audi A6R with the license plate Han·00002.
"Governor Zhao, would you like to settle down at the Provincial Party Committee compound first, or go directly to the Provincial Government?" Liu Quanguo asked humbly from the passenger seat, observing Zhao Anbang.
Zhao Anbang pondered for a moment: "Let's go to the provincial government first. I need to see Comrade Liu Cheng."
"Yes, Governor Zhao. I'll arrange it right away."
Liu Quanguo, Secretary-General of the Provincial Government, quickly nodded, took out his smartphone, and dialed the General Office of the Provincial Government.
The call connected quickly, and Liu Quanguo relayed Zhao Anbang's instructions swiftly and clearly: "Hello, is this the General Office? Governor Zhao has arrived and requests to see Committee Member Liu first. Please make preparations for his reception immediately."
A swift and efficient response came from the other end of the phone: "Okay, Secretary-General Liu, we'll arrange it immediately."
Liu Quanguo hung up the phone, turned to look at Zhao Anbang in the back seat, and said with a hint of respect that was barely perceptible in his tone: "Governor Zhao, the General Office is ready."
Zhao Anbang nodded slightly, his gaze fixed on the car window, seemingly deep in thought. A moment of silence fell over the car, broken only by the ever-changing scenery outside.
The car drove smoothly into the provincial government compound and stopped in front of a solemn office building.
Liu Quanguo quickly got out of the car, opened the door for Zhao Anbang, and placed his right hand on the roof of the car, respectfully gesturing for him to enter.
Zhao Anbang stepped out of the car, his gaze resolute, as if ready to face new challenges. Liu Quanguo followed closely behind, and the two entered the office building together, heading towards Governor Liu's office.
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