RPAGF Chapter 1074 Alternate Committee Member (2)
Chapter 1074 Alternate Committee Member (2)
“Precisely because this matter has already been discussed in the meeting, it is all the more necessary to bring it up again.” Qi Tongwei tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, his voice not loud, but carrying an undeniable force. “The Standing Committee previously decided that Comrade Ma Da would serve as the commander-in-chief. Now that we want to make adjustments, we must follow legal and compliant procedures. We must use the collective name to overturn the collective decision. Otherwise, wouldn’t this become a one-man show?”
Xia Guanglei cursed inwardly: That damned Qi Tongwei! In this Beishan area, what matter isn't decided by you?
Which Standing Committee resolution wasn't made according to your own wishes? And you still have the nerve to talk about one-man rule? You're really trying to be a hypocrite!
Despite his inner grumbling, Xia Guanglei quickly realized that Qi Tongwei was just following the old pattern, wanting a legitimate title.
He readily agreed: "Okay, we'll hold a standing committee meeting this afternoon to reconsider this matter."
However, I have a suggestion: after all, Ma Da was the candidate chosen by the Standing Committee last time, so we can't just remove him from the list all at once.
My idea is to let him continue, and reassign him as deputy commander-in-chief. Comrade Tongwei, what do you think?
"No problem," Qi Tongwei readily agreed.
He knew perfectly well that they just wanted to win over Ma Da and, incidentally, hinder him.
Deputy Commander-in-Chief.
Whether these four words represent a title or real power is up to Qi Tongwei to interpret.
……
At 2 p.m., the Standing Committee meeting convened on time. All the Standing Committee members took their seats, and the air in the meeting room was more somber than usual.
Everyone knows what the discussion is about.
Losing the motor is not a good thing for the Beishan Municipal Party Committee either. Internally, they can fight it out however they want. Externally, everyone shares the same fate, and everyone suffers together.
Xia Guanglei had barely sat down in his chair when he impatiently tapped the table and got straight to the point: "Comrades, do you all understand the situation now?"
Last time, we appointed Comrade Ma Da as the chief commander of the restructuring, but the work did not go smoothly, and Hansteel reacted strongly.
I have spoken with Chairman Qi of Hansteel and we have decided to adjust the selection.
Regarding the nomination of the commander-in-chief, I recommend Comrade Qi Tongwei. Please feel free to raise any differing opinions.
After he finished speaking, the meeting room was so quiet that you could hear the scratching of a pen on paper.
The Standing Committee members looked at each other, but no one said a word.
In matters like this, who has the right to truly offer their opinions? It's simply a matter of choosing sides and voting.
It was obvious to everyone that Xia Guanglei and Qi Tongwei had already made their plans, and this meeting was just a formality.
But Qi Tongwei didn't budge, and no one dared to be the first to step forward.
Xia Guanglei glanced around and, seeing no one objected, prepared to make the decision: "Since everyone agrees, let's raise our watches..."
"Comrade Guanglei, I have a different opinion."
Qi Tongwei's voice cut in without missing a beat.
Xia Guanglei's heart skipped a beat. He suddenly looked up at Qi Tongwei, his eyes first filled with astonishment, then a flame rose up, which burned brighter and brighter until it almost seemed to spew fire.
Didn't we agree on this? Why did you change your mind at the Standing Committee meeting?
The other Standing Committee members were also stunned, their faces full of astonishment. Was this just a formality? Were there still unexpected developments?
Could Xia Guanglei have lost his mind, daring to bring up the issue before even reaching an agreement with Qi Tongwei?
There's something good to watch now.
If the municipal party secretary were to stumble like this at a standing committee meeting, people would probably laugh their heads off.
Qi Tongwei seemed oblivious to Xia Guanglei's murderous glare and spoke calmly, "I've said before that the daily work of the municipal government is incredibly complex. If I were to also take on the role of the chief coordinator for this restructuring, I'm afraid I would be overwhelmed and unable to manage both tasks effectively."
Therefore, I cannot shoulder this responsibility of command.
"You..." Xia Guanglei stood up abruptly, his chest heaving violently, so angry that he almost lost his temper on the spot.
He felt like he had been played by Qi Tongwei, completely fooled!
But the words stuck in his throat and he swallowed them back down.
Losing his temper in front of all the Standing Committee members? If the Provincial Party Committee finds out, he'll be the first one to be punished.
The two stared at each other, and sparks seemed to fly in the air.
After a long while, Xia Guanglei finally suppressed his anger, his face returned to its expressionless state, and he sat heavily back in his chair, exuding a chilling aura.
Qi Tongwei, as if nothing had happened, continued, "My suggestion is that Comrade Guang Lei be appointed as the commander-in-chief."
He paused, his gaze falling on Xia Guanglei's face, which remained ashen.
Xia Guanglei knew perfectly well that he had fallen into Qi Tongwei's trap and had been forced into a dangerous situation.
But he couldn't defend himself—he couldn't very well say that he had made a deal with Qi Tongwei in private and then been tricked by him, could he? That would be too naive and foolish to say.
Just as Xia Guanglei was filled with anger and resentment, Qi Tongwei's next words suddenly changed the atmosphere of the entire conference room.
"This is my idea after careful consideration."
The task of restructuring Hansteel was, after all, taken over by Comrade Guanglei from the Provincial Party Committee.
It is only right and proper for him to serve as the commander-in-chief, to grasp the overall direction, and to coordinate the relationships between all parties.
As for me, I'll be the deputy commander-in-chief, responsible for the specific execution work.
As the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and Mayor, it is quite reasonable for me to also serve as the Deputy Commander-in-Chief.
Xia Guanglei was stunned.
The Standing Committee members were also stunned.
What is Qi Tongwei up to? Is he trying to hand over this enormous credit to Xia Guanglei?
Xia Guanglei's mind was in turmoil.
If the restructuring of Hansteel succeeds, it will be a tremendous political achievement.
When the time comes, whoever is in command will have the greatest credit.
If he hadn't been so unsure and lacked confidence in tackling this tough challenge, he would have taken on the responsibility himself long ago.
He had his own plans—to send Qi Tongwei to the front lines while he reaped the benefits from behind.
But he also knew that if he wanted Qi Tongwei, this wild horse, to run, he had to give him plenty of fodder.
On second thought, Xia Guanglei broke out in a cold sweat.
Qi Tongwei's actions were not a favor; he had clearly set up a conspiracy!
Appointing him as the commander-in-chief is tantamount to binding him tightly to the reform chariot.
If he wants to achieve this political success, he can't stand idly by; he must devote himself wholeheartedly to it.
He also needs to keep an eye on that alternate member position.
Otherwise, this kid might quit at any time, and then he, the commander-in-chief, would be the first to suffer.
What a flawless and open scheme!
Can he say no?
No!
He desperately needed this achievement. This achievement was specifically targeted at him. He couldn't avoid it, nor could he escape it.
Xia Guanglei closed his eyes, feeling that this pit would ultimately bury him.
Just as Xia Guanglei was immersed in this dead end and felt utterly disheartened.
Qi Tongwei cleared his throat and continued speaking.
"There's one more point I must emphasize to my comrades."
Qi Tongwei glanced around the room, his voice not loud, but carrying an undeniable penetrating power.
"This meeting was not held under any pressure to adjust the position of a certain comrade, nor was it a so-called 'change of command.' In essence, it was to strengthen the reform team."
He changed the subject, his gaze falling on Ma Da across from him, his tone becoming more gentle: "So, regarding Comrade Ma Da's work arrangements, it's not about removing him from his position as the chief commander of the restructuring."
Everyone knows how heavy the burden of restructuring Hansteel is.
Now, he's been moved from a position of overall coordination to one of specialized management, reporting directly to the restructuring team, just like me.
The motor suddenly stopped holding the pen, and the pen tip drew an abrupt ink mark on the notebook.
He suddenly looked up, a hint of surprise flashing across his face, followed by an overwhelming surge of emotion.
The incident involving Hansteel a few days ago caused quite a stir.
He, the commander-in-chief, stormed into Han Steel with great enthusiasm, only to be driven back in disgrace, his prestige in Beishan shattered.
These days, when he walks around the government compound, he feels like people are pointing and whispering behind his back, and he can hardly lift his head.
Qi Tongwei's words were tantamount to picking up the face he had thrown to the ground in front of everyone and then gently dusting it off.
The motor moved its throat, but was momentarily speechless.
His mind was a jumbled mess, flashing through his overt and covert rivalry with Qi Tongwei over the years.
Jealousy that the other person holds a high position at a young age, jealousy that the other person is highly regarded by the old leader.
In the end, instead of kicking him when he was down, the other party helped him out at the most crucial moment.
No wonder the old leader favored Qi Tongwei; at this moment, he was truly convinced.
From now on, we must learn from this young cadre and steadily align ourselves with him.
Ma Da was filled with emotion, his heart overflowing with gratitude. Little did he know that Qi Tongwei's decision to protect his position as deputy commander-in-chief and speak up for him at the Standing Committee meeting was all part of a meticulously planned scheme.
In the countless nights that followed, whenever Mada thought about his feelings at that moment, he couldn't help but feel nauseous.
Qi Tongwei's decision to keep him was never due to any magnanimity, let alone any consideration for the overall situation.
He and Xia Guanglei shared the same thoughts.
Everyone wanted to use his motor as a knife.
Moreover, this knife, honed to a chilling gleam by Hansteel, is ready to be plunged into the heart of the corrupt Hansteel group when the time is right.
Seeing the grateful look in Ma Da's eyes, Xia Guanglei felt a surge of anger welling up inside him, but he couldn't vent it.
Qi Tongwei used all my words.
These are the words I need to use to win over Mada!
Qi Tongwei didn't care what these people were thinking and continued, "In addition, I have another suggestion."
I think the number of members in the restructuring team should be increased to make the framework more robust.
Everyone here is aware of the size of Hansteel Group.
It used to be a centrally-administered state-owned enterprise at the vice-ministerial level, and in terms of rank and status, it was a step above our Beishan City.
Although it has been downgraded, it is still a full-fledged department-level unit. We cannot take such a massive undertaking as reform lightly.
A group of two or three people can't form a strong fist or crack a tough nut.
To be on the safe side, we must gather more resources.
This was yet another Standing Committee meeting that was nothing short of perfect.
Qi Tongwei cleverly applied Sha Ruijin's "cake-sharing" technique, dividing the large cake of Hansteel's restructuring into neat squares and distributing it to everyone present.
Everyone gets a share, everyone benefits; the originally somewhat dull meeting room was instantly filled with an indescribable sense of excitement.
If Hansteel's restructuring is successful, Beishan's upgrade to a major city will be a foregone conclusion.
This is a tremendous achievement, and an opportunity for advancement for everyone present.
After Beishan was upgraded, even if they are currently at the deputy director level, their potential for advancement is vastly different.
Even if the next adjustment is at the same level, it will only involve important places like Ningchuan and the provincial capital.
In most cases, it is the local party and government leadership teams, or the top leaders of provincial departments, who step into the threshold of the full ministerial level.
No more squeezing into the deputy secretary position, enduring years of service, waiting for an opportunity, and living that life of fierce competition for limited positions.
As the bell rang to adjourn the meeting, the list of members of the Beishan City Han Steel Restructuring Team was also officially finalized.
Commander-in-Chief: Xia Guanglei, Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, is fully responsible for coordinating relations among all parties.
Deputy Commanders: Qi Tongwei, Ma Da.
Group members: Executive Vice Mayor Xu Lian, Organization Minister Hu Cheng, Secretary-General of the Municipal Party Committee Wu Huiying, Standing Committee Member Vice Mayor Jian Yun, and Vice Mayor Fei Dawei.
The division of labor was also clearly defined:
Qi Tongwei led relevant members of the municipal government to focus on the merger and reorganization of Hansteel's assets.
Ma Da, along with Wu Huiying, Hu Cheng, and other municipal party committee cadres, was responsible for the personnel placement work at Hangang Steel—of course, this placement list did not include cadres at or above the division level.
The personnel arrangements for those people were handled by Xia Guanglei and the Provincial Party Committee.
For a moment, everyone inside and outside the venue was overjoyed.
On the surface, Xia Guanglei obtained the title of chief commander of the reform, seized the power of discourse, and took the biggest slice of the pie.
Ma Da not only regained his dignity, but also seized the opportunity to return to Hansteel and gain political achievements.
Qi Tongwei, meanwhile, quietly achieved his goal.
Xia Guanglei, stationed at the central command, resolved the pressure from above, while Ma Da, holding the power of personnel placement, shouldered the conflicts among the employees of Hansteel on his behalf.
As for himself, he only needs to focus on doing one thing well—revitalizing businesses that can be revitalized and preserving valuable projects.
Without any constraints or worries, the road ahead suddenly became much wider.