After seeing Jiang Songshan and his entourage off, Qin Mu turned around and saw Liang Guan, his face grim, standing on the steps, coldly watching him.
This old fox…so sinister…so frightening even in broad daylight?
Qin Mu composed himself and immediately walked over, simply saying, "Secretary Liang, Vice Director Jiang and his entourage have left Huaining."
"County Chief Qin, your network of connections is truly impressive. You went to the provincial capital, not only successfully attracting investment but also cultivating a good relationship with Vice Director Jiang. Your abilities are truly remarkable."
Liang Guan said calmly, "Did you secure some poverty alleviation funds for Huaining? I think we should hold a commendation ceremony for you, so all the county's leaders can look up to you and learn from you!"
Is he trying to flatter me?
Learn from me!
Liang Guan's words sounded like praise, but his eyes seemed to want to turn into knives and tear Qin Mu to pieces.
"Secretary Liang, you're exaggerating. Vice Director Jiang and I only met briefly and discussed the arduousness of poverty alleviation work in Huaining County."
Qin Mu smiled and explained, "Furthermore, the poverty alleviation funds are still undecided. The county needs to submit projects and obtain approval from the provincial department before any funds are available. Provincial department money isn't easy to obtain."
Hearing this, Liang Guan breathed a sigh of relief.
He had genuinely worried that Jiang Songshan from the provincial department would directly allocate the funds, which would essentially be helping Qin Mu gain prestige!
He couldn't even imagine the extent to which Qin Mu's personal prestige and reputation would rise if he successfully attracted investment in the provincial capital and then received funding support from the provincial department.
As for obtaining provincial department approval for poverty alleviation projects, that's no easy feat.
Liang Guan also knew some of the inside story. The provincial department's requirements are extremely high, and many projects are rejected every year. It wouldn't be easy for Qin Mu to get provincial department support, so there was no need to worry too much.
"Then keep trying!"
Having gotten the answer he wanted, Liang Guan said, "Let's hold a Standing Committee meeting to discuss and decide on the handling of Qian Gang and the other two!"
"No problem!"
Qin Mu immediately followed Liang Guan into the meeting room.
All the other members of the county party committee standing committee were already present, waiting for the two of them.
"Alright, let's begin the meeting!"
Liang Guan sat down and said in a deep voice, "Comrade Zhenghao, please give everyone a briefing!"
Although they generally knew the situation, the necessary procedures still had to be followed.
"Yes, Secretary Liang!"
Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary Qi Zhenghao responded, saying, "This noon, Qian Gang, the Party Secretary of Wanghe Town, Cheng Mingyuan, the Party Secretary of Yangshan Town, and Cao Yan, the Mayor of Dafa Town, had lunch and drank alcohol at a restaurant in the county town. After getting drunk, they went to Dafa Town and verbally harassed and physically assaulted three female college students who were conducting social practice work at the town government. A delegation led by Vice Director Jiang from the Provincial Department happened to be in Dafa Town for an inspection and clashed with Qian Gang and the other two..."
"That's the gist of the story!"
After the briefing, the meeting room fell silent.
Everyone's eyes held a strange look. Wasn't it obvious? Why had Qian Gang and the other two come to the county town this morning?
It was because County Head Qin caught them not working diligently during work hours and was about to dismiss them, but Secretary Liang had saved them. Secretary Liang had specifically summoned them to the county town and had a friendly chat in his office—clearly trying to win them over!
And the result?
The people's hearts had been won over, but these three went drinking, completely disregarding the criticism they'd received. What did this show?
It showed that Secretary Liang's teachings had no effect whatsoever!
They were practically a negative example!
"Everyone knows what happened. Now, let's discuss how to resolve this!"
Liang Guan said coldly, his face ashen.
"I think these kinds of people should be dealt with as County Chief Qin said before—dismissed from their posts, even expelled from our ranks. They can't be allowed to stay."
Qi Zhenghao, the county discipline inspection secretary, was the first to speak. "Secretary Liang has already made it clear in Dafa Town: dismissal and expulsion from the ranks. Let them get out of here!"
That ruthless?
Gao Qiang, Lei Ming, and the others from Liang Guan's faction were somewhat stunned, subconsciously looking at Liang Guan, seemingly seeking his opinion.
Dismissal was certain, but expulsion from the organization meant those people were reduced to ordinary citizens, with absolutely no possibility of returning to politics.
"Right, Secretary Liang? You emphasized it to me so righteously twice back then, telling them to get out completely!"
Qi Zhenghao asked again.
This…
Liang Guan glanced at the other man, then at the people around him, and immediately said, "That's right, these black sheep, these scoundrels, should be expelled and never rehired!"
"That's my stance. As the Secretary of the Huaining County Party Committee, I resolutely sever ties with these people and make them get out of our ranks!"
"Well said!"
After Liang Guan's passionate words, Qin Mu immediately shouted loudly and then clapped.
"Clap clap!"
The others in the meeting room also clapped, making Liang Guan a little embarrassed.
This means they all agree with my proposal?
"I agree with what Secretary Liang said. Our ranks are noble, pure, and dedicated to serving the people. These black sheep cannot be allowed to stay!"
Qin Mu echoed his sentiment.
With the top two leaders expressing their stance, no one else naturally objected, and the resolution to dismiss and expel Qian Gang and the other two was passed unanimously.
"Secretary Liang, what you said was excellent."
"Your integrity is practically overflowing."
"I will learn from you and uphold integrity!"
...
Before leaving, Liang Guan received a barrage of praise, feeling somewhat smug. So, dealing with a few useless people could bring so much praise?
In all his time in Huaining, this was the first time Liang Guan had felt so universally acknowledged; even Qin Mu's side praised him highly.
But back in his office, after receiving a call from Mayor Qiu Xiangqian and reporting the situation, he was met with a torrent of abuse.
"You idiot!"
"You got all cocky after a few compliments, huh?"
"Have you forgotten what you went to Huaining for?"
The mayor's voice startled Liang Guan. Confused, he asked, "Mayor, what's wrong? I didn't do anything wrong!"
"Isn't it normal to deal with a few people who committed serious offenses? They even offended the provincial leaders. If we don't deal with them, Deputy Director Jiang of the provincial department might hold a grudge against me!"
Liang Guan couldn't understand what he had done wrong to provoke Mayor Qiu's anger so much.