As soon as the meeting started, Li Da Kang jumped in and started to self-criticize about the Da Feng Factory incident.
But he was stopped by Sha Rui Jin, who raised his hand.
Sha Rui Jin said: “I have investigated the Da Feng Factory incident from multiple sources, and it has caused significant damage... ”
He then went on to criticize the corruption issues within the Han Dong province officials.
And he specifically pointed out Zhao De Han.
He’s the guy who was the first to be arrested in the drama, the one who claimed to be a farmer's son.
The downfall of Zhao De Han served as a warning to the Han Dong officials, causing many to become nervous.
Few truly felt innocent and could stand by their conscience.
“I have specially invited retired veteran cadre Chen Yan Shi to come and share with you all about how to become a qualified official.”
After talking for a while, Sha Rui Jin invited Chen Yan Shi to speak.
Naturally, everyone applauded.
After sitting down, Chen Yan Shi began to talk about his glorious achievements in the past.
He also mentioned his past relationship with Sha Rui Jin's father, Sha Zhen Jiang.
Hearing this firsthand, Gao Yu Liang thought to himself: "This Qi Tong Wei, he missed such a good opportunity.”
This was also the reason why Gao Yu Liang was being polite to Xu Zhao.
Because Xu Zhao seized that opportunity.
Gao Yu Liang guessed.
The reason Xu Zhao was able to participate in the meeting, aside from his good performance, was mainly because he was polite to Chen Yan Shi.
He left a good impression on Chen Yan Shi.
Then Chen Yan Shi surely introduced this good impression to Sha Rui Jin.
Gao Yu Liang glanced at Xu Zhao, thinking: “This kid might get promoted and become very successful."
...
Chen Yan Shi was talking about how his comrades in arms back then, eager to rush forward and carry the explosives, saw sacrifice as a privilege. He was already choked with emotion.
Xu Zhao and the others couldn’t help but feel touched and a little sad.
Back then, so many people were willing to sacrifice themselves.
But now, everyone knows what kind of people they are.
Finally, everyone, with respect, watched as Chen Yan Shi left the meeting.
“Now many of our cadres only know how to fight for power and profit. Before I came, Chen Lao was living a peaceful life, and after I arrived, many people went to give him flowers and birds. Luckily, Chen Lao only likes flowers and birds, if he liked tigers and leopards, maybe someone would have caught some for him.”
Sha Rui Jin scanned the crowd.
Some people's expressions were a little uncomfortable, probably because they had sent something to Chen Lao.
Then Sha Rui Jin looked at Xu Zhao and said: “There is one person I want to specifically commend today.”
Xu Zhao, seeing him looking at him, guessed what he was about to say.
Sure enough, Sha Rui Jin said: “I believe you have all seen the video of the Da Feng Factory incident, and Xu Zhao was the best performer in that incident. In that chaotic situation, he stood his ground against opposing opinions and proposed the best solution, preventing a bigger tragedy from happening."
Being praised like this, Xu Zhao couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.
Li Da Kang remained expressionless.
Gao Yu Liang and the others looked at Xu Zhao with friendly smiles.
Clearly, many people shared the same thought as Gao Yu Liang, believing that Xu Zhao might be promoted.
“Moreover, Xu Zhao, without knowing the relationship between Chen Lao and me, showed great respect for Chen Lao. After I came, everyone else went to curry favor with Chen Lao, but Xu Zhao never once went to see him.”
“What does this show? It shows that Xu Zhao is not a snob, he truly respects Chen Lao."
Said Sha Rui Jin.
These words made Xu Zhao almost burst into laughter.
“Indeed, Secretary Xu has been a person who respects the elderly and loves children for a long time. Back then, every time he saw me, he was very humble and polite, like a nephew seeing an elder.”
Gao Yu Liang said with a smile.
The look he gave Xu Zhao really did have a feeling of an elder looking at a younger generation.
The others also nodded in agreement.
“You're all too kind.”
Xu Zhao knew that he should speak less at this time, he just gave a faint smile to show humility.
“Secretary Xu, I admire the spirit of the rule of law that you mentioned earlier. Now that we have the opportunity, why don’t you share with everyone your understanding of the rule of law.”
Said Sha Rui Jin.
“This isn’t necessary, is it? The rule of law has been repeatedly emphasized by the central government, I think everyone should have learned it.”
Xu Zhao suddenly felt a little uneasy.
He thought to himself: what does Sha Rui Jin mean by asking me to give a lecture to the provincial committee? Isn't this putting me on the spot?
Publicly praising him was already a huge affirmation and honor for him.
Asking him to lecture seemed a bit redundant.
Xu Zhao instantly became wary, thinking: Sure enough, calling me here today wasn’t just to praise me.
“Your understanding is unique, very insightful. Why don't you share it with everyone?”
Said Sha Rui Jin.
“Uh, alright.”
Xu Zhao couldn’t refuse anymore, so he shared some of his understanding.
It was basically about how even the emperor is subject to the law, everyone is equal before the law, and officials should understand and abide by the law.
Everyone also nodded in agreement, like students.
Some people even took out their pens and started taking notes, it’s unclear what they were writing.
Xu Zhao didn’t speak for too long. Feeling like it was enough, he summarized with a single sentence: “My personal understanding of the rule of law is to learn more about laws and regulations, and less about the art of manipulating the emperor. To use legal means more, and power less. To emphasize legal procedures more, and individual authority less.”
After finishing, he looked at Sha Rui Jin and said: “Secretary Sha, what do you think.”
Sha Rui Jin had a smile on his face, seeming genuinely impressed, and was the first to clap.
As soon as he clapped, the others also started clapping.
Li Da Kang thought: “This kid, if he went to teach at the party school, he would be very good at it."
Gao Yu Liang thought: “Xu Zhao’s understanding of the rule of law is indeed very good, but I wonder how he practices it himself.”
The others also had their own thoughts.
After the applause stopped, Sha Rui Jin praised: “Secretary Xu, your final summary is very good, I think we can make it into a slogan and hang it up in local governments as a reminder.”
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Gao Yu Liang even said: “I also think this sentence is very good. It’s something I haven't heard during party school training. It should be added to the 干部学习课程 (cadre training courses).”
Sha Rui Jin nodded and said: “Xu Zhao’s performance in the Da Feng Factory incident, and today’s speech, should be added to the party school curriculum. Let all cadres study it."
Hearing these words, Xu Zhao felt his bottom was getting a little hot.