Fang Zhicheng smiled at Qi Yun in a slightly flattering way and said, "I still need your help in this matter."
Qi Yun knew something about Fang Zhicheng. Normally, when he said this, it probably meant he was planning something bad.
Fang Zhicheng waved to Qi Yun, signaling her to come closer, and then he leaned close to her ear and whispered the plan. Qi Yun nodded and said, "It's just a piece of cake. I'm helping you voluntarily, so I won't ask for any benefits from you."
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In the afternoon, several people from the High-Tech Industry Department received interview notices from the investigation team for the slush fund problem. Cao Bin was the last person to be called in. The interview was conducted in an isolated mode, divided into three rooms: the waiting room, the interview room, and the lounge. Everyone could leave the corresponding room only after everyone finished the interview, which greatly limited the possibility of collusion.
Cao Bin was the last one to be interviewed, so he was very nervous because he didn't know what the person in front of him had said. However, he was mentally strong, so he sat in his seat as usual and said calmly, "Please ask the questions, leaders."
Sitting in the center was the leader of the investigation team, a deputy-department-level inspector of the Commission for Discipline Inspection named Kong Xiang, who was in his fifties and looked very serious. The members of the Commission for Discipline Inspection were full of murderous intent. Kong Xiang was a typical cadre of the Commission for Discipline Inspection. When he glanced at Cao Bin, Cao Bin felt a chill in his heart, as if he had been seen through.
Kong Xiang raised his eyes and asked in a hoarse voice: "Comrade Cao Bin, do you have anything to say about the problem of the slush fund of the High-tech Industry Department?" Kong Xiang's voice is naturally hoarse, and this special voice gives people a sense of oppression.
Cao Bin didn't know what the people in front of him said. He thought about it for a long time, and finally couldn't resist the pressure and said truthfully: "Dear leaders, the slush fund account of our department is indeed in my hands. Because I learned that the higher-ups are chasing us closely, I am thinking about hiding it for a while."
Kong Xiang glanced at Qi Yun on his right, who nodded. Kong Xiang understood and said, "Since you are willing to confess, hand over the account and we will not pursue the matter any further. Also, please be careful in the future. The central government has issued a ban, prohibiting the emergence of slush funds, so do not engage in similar behavior again."
Cao Bin nodded quickly and said, "The small treasury is usually managed by the head of the department. I just took over the custody temporarily when the previous director left."
Kong Xiang asked seriously, "Then why did you conceal the fact and say that the account was taken away by the previous director when Director Fang questioned you about your slush fund?"
Cao Bin wiped the sweat off his forehead subconsciously and whispered, "I was just impulsive at the time. I just think that too many people shouldn't know about the small treasury for the time being."
"So you are hiding it from everyone?" Kong Xiang said in a deep voice, "Comrade Cao Bin, your attitude today is still very upright. In fact, we have collected a lot of evidence, including the previous director's explanation of the slush fund problem, so if you are not honest today, you will be severely punished."
When Cao Bin heard this, he secretly rejoiced that what he did today was correct, otherwise he would be in big trouble.
The investigation team originally thought that Cao Bin would not cooperate, so they had made various preparations, but Cao Bin did not hide his problems at all, which surprised everyone. Cao Bin handed over the bank card and deposit details of the slush fund to the investigation team on the spot.
After the conversation, Qi Yun reluctantly sent a text message to Fang Zhicheng, "I'm sorry, I can't help you. Cao Bin cooperated with the investigation, so I can't hold him accountable further."
After Fang Zhicheng saw the text message, he sighed and thought to himself that Cao Bin was a very observant guy. However, because of this, the conflict between Fang Zhicheng and Cao Bin was no longer hidden. Right and wrong at this time, bystanders have their own opinions. Cao Bin hid the slush fund account and concealed the facts from his superiors. From the perspective of the system, this is a very serious moral issue. If Fang Zhicheng takes action against him, it is completely in line with organizational discipline.
After the conversation, Fang Zhicheng came to Shen Hanchun's office.
Shen Hanchun didn't know what had just happened, and asked in confusion: "What happened?"
Fang Zhicheng shrugged helplessly and said, "Director Shen, I came to you this time to tell tales."
Shen Hanchun was slightly stunned, then asked: "Oh? Did Zuo Qiuxin do something again?"
Fang Zhicheng sighed and said, "This time it's not because of Zuo Qiuxin, but because of Cao Bin. Although I've done too much snitching, which makes you think I'm incompetent, I still have to complain that the High-tech Industry Department is really a muddy place, and both deputy directors have problems."
Shen Hanchun said without further ado, "Comrade Cao Bin, I also know him. Although his professional ability is average, he is quite steady in his work."
Fang Zhicheng did not hide his anger and said, "Steady? Director Shen, you may not know the whole story. The investigation team for the slush fund problem has entered our committee and has been investigating for many days. I have been asking him about the problem of the slush fund in the department, and he pushed it to the previous director. Today, under the pressure of the investigation team, he finally told the truth. I no longer trust such subordinates."
Shen Hanchun raised his eyebrows and said, "Oh? Then what are you going to do?"
Fang Zhicheng said: "I think his position needs to be adjusted."
Shen Hanchun tapped his fingers on the table a few times and sighed, "Should we consider this matter in the long run?"
Chapter 0827 Pay attention to the butterfly effect
"Director Shen, you disappoint me. Not only me, but many cadres have heard your story. In my opinion, you have the pride of a righteous cadre, so you cannot tolerate any sand in your eyes. You turned a blind eye to Zuo Qiuxin's problem, but when it comes to Cao Bin's problem, you still covered it up, which can even be described as indulgence." Fang Zhicheng said without hesitation.
Shen Hanchun was slightly startled, frowning, then smiled helplessly: "Fang Zhicheng, you are the first person in recent years who dares to accuse me face to face. First of all, I have to admit your courage, and secondly, I want to explain to you the reason. Zuo Qiuxin and Cao Bin are your soldiers. If you can't lead them well, it's also your problem, which can only prove that you lack courage. The correct way should be for you to subdue them. Seeking help from me, even if you kick them out of the High-tech Industry Department, can't prove your greatness. In addition, the team of the High-tech Industry Department has been established for many years, and everyone has been carefully trained by the organization. We can't give up on anyone easily."
Fang Zhicheng smiled bitterly and said, "It's really not easy to be the director."
Shen Hanchun's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, and he said, "It's different from when you were working at the grassroots level. At the grassroots level, things can be black and white, wrong is wrong, right is right; but at the provincial level, you have to pay attention to the butterfly effect, and one move can affect the whole body, so more often you have to use stillness to control movement."
Fang Zhicheng tried to guess the meaning of Shen Hanchun's words, but he couldn't understand it. He shook his head, then said goodbye and left his office.
Shen Hanchun sat at his desk, thinking for a long time, sighed, and said to himself, "This kid is really like me back then, daring to speak the truth, a good embryo with a strong character. If he could sit in a position of power, maybe he could speak for the people and do some real things, but I can't let him follow my path."
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A black car stopped at the entrance of Building No. 3. After getting out of the car, Jiang Yong, the director of the Development and Reform Commission, strode forward. His secretary followed closely behind him, quickening his pace to barely catch up with Jiang Yong. Jiang Yong's style of doing things is vigorous and resolute. Every official has his own unique charm. For example, Song Wendi is gentle on the outside but strong on the inside, Zhao Guoyi is bold and courageous, and Jiang Yong is impetuous, as if there are countless things waiting for him to deal with.
Under Jiang Yong's influence, the efficiency and pace of the work of the NDRC have been significantly improved in recent years. Jiang Yong has done two main things. First, he added more departments. In 2004, the NDRC had only 18 departments. During his term, Jiang Yong subdivided the work intelligence and added four more departments in response to the current economic situation in the province. Second, he standardized and refined job responsibilities. The jobs in the NDRC used to be relatively general. Because they covered a wide range, it was difficult to take care of them when performing specific operations, resulting in gaps. Jiang Yong arranged for a special person to conduct research, and spent nearly a year to refine the functions of each department of the NDRC to the smallest details.
Because the NDRC operates efficiently, it provides a good help for Wen Jinglong to understand and control the economic trends and industrial structure of Huainan. So Wen Jinglong wanted to promote Jiang Yong last year, but was eventually opposed by other members of the Standing Committee, such as Song Wendi, and finally nothing came of it. But everyone knows that this will only delay his promotion. At most in two years, Jiang Yong will definitely move from the director of the NDRC to the vice-ministerial level. Moreover, as long as Jiang Yong crosses the threshold from the director to the vice-minister, he will also have a seat on the Standing Committee.
As he walked into the office, the secretary held a notebook in his hand and kept reporting the key work to Jiang Yong. Jiang Yong told the secretary from time to time what needed to be adjusted. When he entered the office, Chen Ying had been waiting for a long time. He pointed to the sofa, and then continued to discuss a few issues with the secretary before asking Chen Ying: "Has the investigation team left?"
Chen Ying nodded and said, "I have already left. There is something that I need to report to you."
Jiang Yong waved his hand towards the secretary and said, "Tell me, what's the matter?"
Chen Ying sighed and said, "The relationship between Cao Bin and Fang Zhicheng has become strained."
Jiang Yong frowned and said unhappily, "Didn't I ask this guy to keep an eye on Fang Zhicheng in secret?"
The so-called secretly means not to expose yourself and just be a handsome man quietly.