Chapter 89

Chapter 27: Slap in the Face

"Since Deputy Mayor Xu is so eager to hear specific examples, I'll give one!" Zhang Liguang said without much thought.

"I believe everyone here has seen the 'Red River Economic Development Zone Revised Draft' submitted by Hongshui County. According to a report from an old cadre of the Hongshui County government, this revised draft was forcibly passed by Yang Zixuan, along with a few young cadres in the county government, at a standing committee meeting! At that meeting, many old cadres raised objections and even opposed the Economic Development Zone project."

"But Comrade Yang Zixuan, young and impetuous, acted on his own, ignoring the advice of the old cadres, and strongly pushed for the revised draft to be passed by the county government!"

Zhang Liguang's tone was intense, like the clashing of metal, and he looked around at the other standing committee members with a somewhat smug expression.

However, he soon realized the atmosphere was wrong. Many of the standing committee members had strange expressions, as if they were trying to hold back laughter. Tang Lu's face was dark, while Xu Yinjia had a smile on his lips.

Tang Lu, with a dark face, glared at Zhang Liguang. This old Zhang, what is he up to? He really brings up the very thing that shouldn't be mentioned. Why did he have to use the example of the Economic Development Zone? Everyone in the municipal government knows that my feud with Yang Zixuan is because of this Economic Development Zone project!

This clearly shows that I, Tang Lu, am holding a grudge against a section-level cadre because of the Red River Economic Development Zone project! This clearly shows that my proposal to convene the standing committee to bring down Yang Zixuan is due to my prejudice against his handling of the Economic Development Zone! This clearly shows that I, Tang Lu, am a petty and narrow-minded person!

Tang Lu's hands, hidden under the table, clenched into fists, the knuckles turning white.

This old Zhang is truly more harmful than helpful. I wonder if it's because he has been played by Lin Pei in the municipal party committee recently, that he could say such a brainless thing.

Zhang Liguang also realized he had made a mistake and immediately sat down without a word.

Xu Yinjia, who did not expect Zhang Liguang to make such a big blunder with just a casual probe, smiled and said, "What does this example by Secretary Zhang prove? Even when the city issues a policy, there will be supporters and opponents. Opponents will certainly criticize the policy!" "When we discuss an issue, we should focus on the issue itself, not the person. Therefore, when discussing the Red River Economic Development Zone, we should not focus on whether Comrade Yang Zixuan's work style is domineering, but rather on whether the Red River Economic Development Zone is truly beneficial to the development of Hongshui County. As long as it benefits Hongshui County and the Daming region, I believe Comrade Yang Zixuan has done nothing wrong!"

Xu Yinjia's words immediately won the approval of most of the standing committee members.

Zhang Liguang, seething with anger, could not vent it. He could not delve deeper into the Economic Development Zone project, or the rumor of Tang Lu's lack of tolerance would definitely spread!

The first wave of attack was thus mysteriously defused by Xu Yinjia, leaving Tang Lu feeling frustrated.

"I'll add a few points. Recently, the Tianma Mountain Tourism Area in Hongshui County has been attracting investment, and it seems to be going well. Several investors from within the province and the Taiwan Strait Group have shown interest. The general manager of the Taiwan Strait Group, Zeng Jingzi, arrived in Hongshui County for an on-site inspection the day before yesterday," Tang Lu said, placing his hands on the table. It seems relying on Zhang Liguang won't work; I have to take the lead myself.

As soon as these words were spoken, the standing committee began to discuss. The fact that Hongshui County had attracted investors so quickly was news to many of the standing committee members, including Lin Pei and Tang Lu, who had only recently learned about it.

"Hongshui County, that remote mountain area, actually managed to attract investors?"

"It seems the current county government of Hongshui County is well-equipped. They managed to attract Taiwanese investors so quickly, which is a first for our Daming region. Previously, only a few Hong Kong investors expressed interest in the Jingyang District, but the funds haven't arrived yet."

A low murmur of conversation spread through the standing committee.

"Good, the fact that Hongshui County has attracted a major enterprise like the Taiwan Strait Group brings glory to the Daming Municipal Party Committee. However, a problem has arisen," Tang Lu paused. "Just the day before yesterday, after Comrade Yang Zixuan received the Taiwan Strait Group delegation, he, in order to take credit for himself, did not report to the city and did not ensure proper security measures. He led the general manager of the Taiwan Strait Group and her team to Tianma Mountain for an on-site inspection, resulting in a major accident!"

"On Tianma Mountain, Comrade Yang Zixuan and the main leader of the Taiwan Strait Group were ambushed by criminals. Fortunately, Comrade Yang Zixuan was injured, and the main leader of the Taiwan Strait Group was protected by her bodyguards and managed to escape safely."

"Comrades, imagine if the female leader of the Taiwan Strait Group, Zeng Jingzi, had been seriously injured or even killed on Tianma Mountain in Hongshui County. The negative impact on our entire Daming City would be immeasurable!" Tang Lu said, his voice filled with pain and concern.

"Our municipal government has also listed attracting investment as a key task this year. If an accident were to happen to General Manager Zeng in our Daming City, the consequences would be unimaginable."

"It could even escalate to a political level, causing significant trouble for our Luofu Provincial Government!"

Tang Lu's voice became more severe.

Several standing committee members had serious expressions. Indeed, this was a very serious issue. If an accident were to occur, the consequences might be more than the Daming Municipal Government could bear, especially in a year when deepening reforms have been confirmed and the whole country is enthusiastically engaged in attracting investment and construction. If Daming City were to cause such an incident, it would have a negative impact on the national investment efforts.

However, a few standing committee members were not so concerned. Since the Taiwanese investor was not harmed, this matter could be big or small, depending on how it was handled. Clearly, Tang Lu was deliberately trying to escalate the issue.

"According to reports from Hongshui County cadres, the criminals who ambushed them were armed with controlled sharp weapons. Fortunately, the mountain path was narrow, preventing a large-scale casualty," Tang Lu continued to escalate the issue.

"Therefore, I believe that Comrade Yang Zixuan's work style is problematic. He did not seek approval from his superiors and did not ensure proper security measures. It is difficult to guarantee that a major accident or mistake will not occur again in similar situations!" Tang Lu said, tapping the table forcefully with his index finger.

Xu Yinjia smiled. Since his transfer to Daming City as the executive vice mayor, he had always been overshadowed by Tang Lu, almost to the point of suffocation.

Never before had he felt so confident and well-prepared to confront Tang Lu.

All this change was due to that small county magistrate, Yang Zixuan, who was not particularly prominent in the municipal party committee and government.

"Is Mayor Tang overreacting? Are you exaggerating the issue? In terms of the facts, the Taiwan Strait Group delegation was received by the main leaders of the Hongshui County government and the county party committee. This should be seen as a collective decision of the Hongshui County party committee and government! How can it be attributed solely to Comrade Yang Zixuan? If responsibility is to be pursued, it should be for the entire Hongshui County leadership, not just one person!" Xu Yinjia said firmly.

The law does not punish the masses. By expanding Yang Zixuan's personal actions to the entire county party committee and government, Xu Yinjia made it difficult for Tang Lu to take action. He couldn't really push all the responsibility onto the entire county leadership.

"Moreover, Mayor Tang, your statement that Comrade Yang Zixuan took General Manager Zeng and her team to Tianma Mountain alone to take credit for himself is inaccurate! At the time, the county party committee's organization minister, Huang He, and the county government's vice-county magistrate, Bai Yuan, also went up the mountain with them."

Tang Lu looked coldly at the vice mayor who was challenging him again and said, "Vice Mayor Xu, you seem very familiar with the situation that day. Why didn't you inform the municipal government and the party committee leadership earlier?"

Tang Lu deliberately emphasized the words "vice mayor," implying: You, Xu Yinjia, are just a vice mayor. Don't forget that I am the head of the municipal government and the main leader of the municipal government.

If it were any other time, Xu Yinjia would have been seething with anger at being so disrespected by Tang Lu in the standing committee meeting. But today was different.

Xu Yinjia smiled but did not continue speaking.

"Given the issues with Comrade Yang Zixuan's work style, I believe he is not suitable for the position of county magistrate of Hongshui County. I suggest the standing committee discuss and adjust Comrade Yang Zixuan's work arrangements!" Tang Lu continued calmly. "Secretary, what do you think?"

Seeing the ball kicked to him, Lin Pei knew he could no longer remain a spectator. He said calmly, "Everyone here, please share your thoughts first!"

Lin Pei easily deflected Tang Lu's ball, passing it to the other standing committee members. This was the advantage of being the top leader, with room to maneuver!

Lin Pei sighed. It seems Tang Lu is determined to confront Xu Yinjia head-on.

As the leader, I really shouldn't get involved in the internal struggles of the leadership team!

Without my support, Xu Yinjia, who still has shallow roots, will likely not gain much support in the standing committee and will probably be defeated by Tang Lu again.

"I support Mayor Tang's opinion. Comrade Yang Zixuan is not suitable for the position of county magistrate of Hongshui County!" Zhang Liguang, the vanguard, immediately took a clear stance.

In Zhang Liguang's view, as long as Lin Pei did not intervene, this was a completely lopsided struggle! Xu Yinjia might be able to challenge Tang Lu in the municipal government, but in the standing committee, he was still too inexperienced!

"Hold on, before we discuss Comrade Yang Zixuan's issues, I want to show something to the standing committee and the secretary," Xu Yinjia knew he had to act now or it would be too late!

"This is a report submitted to me by the Hongshui County Public Security Bureau last night. I have brought a copy, which is the confession of the main planner of the Tianma Mountain ambush. In this confession, he mentions that the entire Tianma Mountain ambush was a well-organized and purposeful assassination attempt!" Xu Yinjia threw a copy onto the meeting table!

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