Lu Guozhen knew he had to act quickly, or he would miss the opportunity.
Ji Yang's words had indeed sunk in for Lu Guozhen. If he wanted to advance, he had to take action, and the ministerial level governor position in Guixi Province was just what he needed. Securing this position would enable him to move to a higher one.
Power had changed Lu Guozhen's previous demeanor; he knew he had to start moving.
But how should he proceed?
Those below have their methods, while those above employ different tactics, so Lu Guozhen sought out a few trusted colleagues to plot secretly.
Unable to bring down Yan Guoping in the short term, he decided to tarnish his reputation instead.
When assessing a cadre, various aspects need attention. Being from the Central Organization Department, Lu Guozhen naturally knew how to handle it. Yan Guoping was currently under assessment, and if any issues arose, his chances of ascending would vanish.
The task was to ruin his reputation.
