Chapter 61: The Struggle in the Standing Committee (2)

  "Secretary Zheng, I think this matter cannot be considered a small thing. This matter involves the issue of organizational discipline, and our party has always emphasized that our officials must have organizational discipline. Therefore, I believe that we should all take a stand on this matter to prevent similar incidents from happening again! Secretary Xu, what do you say?" Cui Yusheng sent a challenging signal to Xu Guangchun.

  Xu Guangchun smiled lightly: "Okay!"

  Choi Yu-sheng smiled and looked at Secretary Zheng. Secretary Zheng saw that the secretary and the governor had both expressed their opinions on this matter, so he said: "Alright then, let's all express our opinions on how to handle this matter!"

  So everyone's eyes were focused on Xu Guangchun, because he was the number one person who had to make a statement first. Many people were also watching him!

  "I think both people are at fault in this matter, and it's not right to deal with Liu Fei alone. Either let the two of them reconcile or punish them together! I agree that they should be reconciled. After all, we need to strengthen our unity!" Xu Guangchun said with a smile.

  At this point, Liu Fei couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion. He hadn't expected that the provincial party secretary, who had once refused to take his call, would actually speak up for him! He involuntarily cast a grateful glance in his direction.

  Next, Jiang Zhengyuan expressed his support for Xu Guangchun's opinion, allowing the two to reconcile. Provincial Party Committee Deputy Secretary Zhang Hao supported Xu Guangchun, and Tangshi City Party Committee Secretary also supported Xu Guangchun, occupying four votes out of 13. However, Governor Cui Yusheng advocated for disciplinary action against Liu Fei, while Executive Vice Governor Ma Ao naturally supported Cui Yusheng. Propaganda Department Director Bao Wenhui supported Cui Yusheng, and Nanping City Party Committee Secretary Huang Xianguo also supported Cui Yusheng! The current situation is 4 votes to 4 votes!

  Currently, the only ones who have not made a statement are United Front Work Department Minister Gai Rongkun, Political and Legal Affairs Commission Secretary Che Yong, Organization Department Minister Hou Kun, Military Region Political Commissar Xie Yuming, and Secretary-General Zheng Li.

  At this time, Cui Yusheng's face showed a triumphant smile! Because in the past, Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee Che Yong belonged to his side, he would definitely support him. Hou Guoqiang and Xie Yuming, Zheng Liping were neutral at that time! And the Minister of United Front Work Department Gai Guoqiang was supporting Xu Guangchun! In this way, it became a 5-5 tie!

  At this moment, Cui Yusheng rushed towards Xu Guangchun with a triumphant smile! Xu Guangchun couldn't help but frown and look at Gai Guoqiang. If it were in the past, Gai Guoqiang would have already expressed his support for him, but today he remained silent, which made him feel a bad premonition!

  "I support Governor Cui!" Gai Guoqiang's words shocked the heavens! In an instant, Xu Guangchun's originally deep and calm eyes flashed a sharp light, looking at Gai Guoqiang. However, after Gai Guoqiang finished speaking, he lowered his head deeply, not daring to make eye contact with Xu Guangchun.

  Liu Fei, who had been closely watching the voting results, suddenly felt that something was very wrong. The other side has already gotten 6 votes! His heart was filled with bitterness, it seemed that his career path would end here! But he didn't regret it, as a man, he couldn't be bullied by others, as a man, he wouldn't take any humiliation from anyone!

  The atmosphere in the conference room became heavy again due to Gai Guoqiang's unexpected factor, and everyone looked at these three people who had always maintained their neutrality! Everyone supported them, and at this moment, they were the decisive factors. Who knows, one of them might be the last straw that crushes the camel!

  Shanxi Provincial Committee Standing Committee member and Hesi Military Region Political Commissar Xie Yuming's hand gently stroked his thick-rimmed magnetic cup, keeping his head down in silence as he listened to the speeches of other committee members. Suddenly, the room fell silent, with no one speaking. He felt that from time to time, gazes swept over him.

  He picked up the water cup and took a sip, then gently put it down, raised his head, and found that almost all the standing committee members' eyes were focused on him. He smiled, knowing that as long as he followed his previous statement, announcing his withdrawal or reservation of opinion, this battle with Liu Fei as the focus and the struggle between the two major factions would be declared over in an instant, ending with the defeat of the Secretary faction!

  Xu Guangchun looked at Xie Yuming with a mixture of bitterness and helplessness in his eyes. In his impression, Xie Yuming rarely expressed his own political views directly and always maintained a neutral attitude. Xu had also tried to win him over, but because the military and local governments were two independent systems, he couldn't come up with suitable chips, which made him very disappointed and helpless. However, what comforted him was that Cui Yusheng had also tried to win Xie Yuming over, but failed.

  From a broader perspective, Xu Guangchun had a slight advantage and dominated the situation, but he couldn't do whatever he wanted. Therefore, the political situation in Hebei Province had always maintained a delicate balance overall. To be honest, Xu Guangchun didn't want it to be this way, but although his family was in Hebei Province, his political roots were not there, so he was powerless.

  However, precisely because of this, his position was very stable, and the central leadership was happy to see such a balanced situation.

  Jiang Zhengyuan also glanced at Xie Yuming, his heart racing with anxiety, extremely worried. Although Liu Fei was expelled and he wouldn't be affected, he had lost face, which was absolutely not what he wanted to see. At his level, money was no longer a concern, but rather power and face were what mattered most. However, he also knew that Xie Yuming supporting their side was extremely unlikely, so he could only force a bitter smile, turn around, and look at Liu Fei with a mixture of apology and annoyance. What made him clench his teeth in anger was that Liu Fei, the person involved, was actually sleeping! He was furious and wanted to rush over and kick Liu Fei's feet - how dare he sleep during a meeting attended by leaders?! Did he have no sense of organization or respect for leadership?! But he knew he couldn't do that, so he could only glare at Liu Fei fiercely, turn around, lower his head, pick up his water cup, and take a helpless sip.

  Two minutes have passed and the conference room is still quiet. Everyone is waiting for Xie Yuming, Hou Guoqiang and Secretary Zheng's answer!

  Especially Xie Yuming!

  After drinking a few mouthfuls of water, Xie Yuming suddenly tapped the water cup on the table lightly, and everyone's eyes immediately focused over. Everyone knew that this was Xie Yuming's habit before speaking. Sure enough, Xie Yuming spoke up: "Liu Fei, pour me another glass of water!"

  At this moment, Liu Fei actually didn't really fall asleep, he was just dozing off! Because he knew that today he was the meat on the chopping board, and others could chop him up however they wanted! Plus, after reciting phone numbers all night yesterday, he was a bit tired, so he simply lowered his head and started dozing.

  Suddenly, he heard someone calling his name, and he was startled awake. He immediately stood up, quickly opened his eyes towards the source of the sound, and saw a magnetized cup on the table. The political commissar who had seen him at Hou Ming's house last night was looking back at him.

  Liu Fei immediately understood that the other person wanted him to pour water for them. Remembering that he was Xie Yuxin's uncle, Liu Fei stopped hesitating and stood up quickly, walked over to pick up a cup, went to the water dispenser to fill it with hot water, and then delivered it to Xie Yuming's table. Xie Yuming smiled at him, nodded his head, but didn't say anything. However, Liu Fei detected a hint of an eerie smile in his eyes, which made him pause for a moment.

  It's not just Liu Fei, at this moment, everyone in the room was stunned.