The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

Apart from external conflicts.

Chen Fang hasn't ignored the internal conflicts these days either.

Ever since the two spots for the ten outstanding cadres were not confirmed.

The divisions within the Disciplinary Committee have become quite apparent.

First, Li Xizhong had a fallout with Huang Qichang and Lu Yun.

Huang Qichang and Lu Yun, being relatively weak in power, formed an alliance to oppose Li Xizhong, creating disagreements on various matters.

Of course.

The benefit of this is that both Li Xizhong and Huang Qichang, Lu Yun maintained a close relationship with Chen Fang.

They often took the initiative to approach Chen Fang under the pretense of reporting work.

Secondly.

Mei Yiru and Sun Jinan were the same.

Initially, they were inseparable and as close as wearing the same pair of pants.

But now, they were secretly antagonistic towards each other, heading towards a split.

In this scenario.

Chen Fang had practically completed the centralization of power within the Disciplinary Committee.

Of course.

Apart from these two sides.

Chen Fang had another person he had to continuously monitor.

That person was Gu Mengsheng.

Recently, she had been traveling from one place to another according to her travel plan, having a great time.

Luckily everything was smooth without any mishaps.

Otherwise, Chen Fang really wouldn't know how to explain it to Shangguan Shoudong.

Around July 10th.

On the 14th day after Chen Fang arrived in Shangqing City.

Yang Qunjie took office and set off to Guangshou County to assume the role of county magistrate.

The night before leaving Shangjiang District, he specially invited Chen Fang to a meal to express his gratitude.

During that meal gathering.

Chen Fang did not mention Lou Youhua's situation.

Doing so was also for confidentiality purposes.

July 14th.

Chen Fang held a Disciplinary Committee work meeting.

He ordered an investigative research action to be carried out by the Disciplinary Committee across the entire city.

The meeting decided to form 11 inspection teams to conduct rotating supervision over four districts and seven counties.

As for the remaining county-level cities and agencies, they were left for the second round.

The eleven members of the leadership team, including Chen Fang, each led a team to the various districts and counties to work.

As for the distribution of areas, it was decided through a lottery draw.

Coincidentally.

Chen Fang happened to draw Guangshou County.

Whether it was truly coincidental, only Chen Fang himself might know.

After the meeting ended.

The City Disciplinary Committee issued red-letter documents to each district and county.

Instructing each district and county Disciplinary Committee to prepare well for the work.

This document.

Didn't cause much of a stir.

After all, such rotating supervision actions almost happened annually.

For the district and county leaders, it seemed like nothing more than a formality. To them, it was like the disciplinary people were just greedily coming down to eat and drink.

July 15th at nine-thirty in the morning.

Three vehicles from the City Disciplinary Committee drove into the Guangshou County Committee compound.

As soon as the cars stopped.

The County Party Secretary Pan Shougu promptly stepped forward to greet them.

He proactively opened the car door for Chen Fang.

"Ah, Secretary Chen, it must have been a tough journey for you, welcome to our Guangshou County..."

Pan Shougu, not very tall.

Had a square face.

Giving off a fierce impression.

However, his face was beaming with a bright smile.

He held Chen Fang's hand and shook it firmly.

"Secretary Pan, the next ten or so days will trouble the comrades in Guangshou County..."

Chen Fang said with a smile.

Pan Shougu's face hardened as he said, "Secretary Chen, what are you talking about? We are all one family; it's no trouble at all. I'm just thrilled you could come..."

After saying this.

He turned to the people behind him and asked, "Isn't that right, everyone?"

The welcoming team behind him resoundingly responded, "Yes, welcome Secretary Chen."

"Secretary Chen, come, let me introduce you to our leadership team members."

Led by Pan Shougu.

Chen Fang met with each member of the Guangshou County Committee leadership team one by one.

Of course, this also included the newly appointed county magistrate, Yang Qunjie.

Yang Qunjie was also quite excited.

However, in this public setting, the two didn't have much exchange, which was to avoid suspicion.

After all, Chen Fang was the Disciplinary Committee Secretary, and he came down for investigative research. Appearing too friendly could create doubts about the fairness of the investigation.

Then.

Everyone proceeded to the conference room.

Held a mobilization meeting.

In the meeting, Chen Fang symbolically explained the purpose of this rotational research, and then Pan Shougu personally delivered a pre-battle mobilization speech. A lively welcome ceremony ended just like that.

Afterwards.

Pan Shougu had the County Disciplinary Committee Secretary Ma Xu lead Chen Fang to the inspection team's residence.

The team led by Chen Fang.

Was called the First Supervisory Inspection Team.

Key members included the leader Chen Fang, with Wu Xixin, the Director of the First Supervision and Inspection Office, serving as the deputy leader.

Apart from Secretary Jiang Feng.

There were nine members, all elite personnel selected from the First Supervision and Inspection Office.

The residence for this rotational inspection team was set at the location of the Meng City Street Disciplinary Inspection Committee in Guangshou County.

The reason for choosing this location.

Was also proposed by Chen Fang.

Firstly, it was not set at the County Disciplinary Committee to avoid interference from the top county leadership.

Secondly, the street Disciplinary Inspection Committee allowed easier access for the public without too many barriers.

After all, ordinary people wouldn't have the guts to casually walk into the County Committee compound, would they?

After touring the residence.

Chen Fang was quite satisfied.

Sitting down in the petition office, he asked Ma Xu, "Comrade Ma Xu, as stated in the red-letter document, are all matters related to publishing the hotline and mailbox for complaints in place?"

A look of difficulty flashed across Ma Xu's face.

He stammered, "Secretary Chen, these matters are still being implemented, but they should be finalized soon."

At these words.

Chen Fang frowned.

He asked, "Does setting up a simple hotline and mailbox still need implementation?"

"Secretary Chen, you don't know. Our Guangshou County is financially strained, and even the mailbox needs to be specially procured. But rest assured, I've already reported to the higher-ups. It should be resolved in two to three days at most."

Ma Xu explained.

Setting up a mailbox, yet needing to report to the higher-ups.

It's unclear whether it's that Guangshou County's efficiency is inherently slow.

Or if the County Disciplinary Committee is intentionally creating obstacles.

Chen Fang pondered and said, "Since the county has difficulties, we should consider the practical situation. How about this, the inspectorate will handle the mailbox issue, and as for the hotline, let's use the street Disciplinary Inspection Committee's office phone. How does that sound?"

"Alright, alright, as the leader says, I'll go report to Secretary Pan now. Once he approves, we'll implement it immediately."

Ma Xu nodded and said.

Still need to report?

Chen Fang could now confirm.

That it was the Guangshou County leadership intentionally delaying.

Seeing from this aspect.

The issues in Guangshou County are quite severe.

Or perhaps they've already figured out the purpose of this visit?