On April 3, Shi Yanan and Fang Zhenggang were ordered to rush to the provincial capital to make a special report to the provincial party committee and the provincial government.

Pei Yihong, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Zhao Anbang, Governor of the province, and the three vice governors in charge of planning, economy, and financial work all came, and Director Sun and Gu Gensheng of the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, as well as eight or nine directors of the Department of Land and Resources, the Provincial Environmental Protection Bureau and other departments also arrived early before their arrival.

As soon as he walked into the door of the conference room, Shi Yanan's heart lifted: the situation was obviously wrong. The atmosphere inside the door was extremely depressing, and there was no smile on anyone's face, not like a debriefing meeting at all, but like a memorial service for someone.

It happened suddenly. The notice of the provincial party committee and the provincial party committee came down at about 7 o'clock last night, requiring the preparation of materials overnight and a comprehensive report on the project in the new area. Shi Yanan and Fang Zhenggang had a bad premonition, so they immediately went separately to inquire about the news. Gu Gensheng also received a notice at that time, but he didn't know the inside story, and said on the phone that now the wind of macroeconomic regulation and control is relatively tight, and the provincial party committee may have received instructions from above to do routine business. The meaning of other sources is also about the same. Of course, I also thought of engaging in the reconnaissance of the old leader Pei Yihong, but it is a pity that Pei Yihong was in the Standing Committee and could not get through. Shi Yanan knew that Yu Huabei had rushed back to the provincial capital from Wenshan in the afternoon of the same day, so he took it for granted that what the Standing Committee was going to study might be the Gulong corruption case. It wasn't until about 11 o'clock in the evening that Fang Zhenggang and Yu Huabei finally learned on the phone that the Standing Committee was studying the issue of Wenshan Iron and Steel. According to the briefing in North China, the central government has seriously criticized the Han River, and the province should implement the central government's instructions and gain an in-depth understanding of the irregularities in the Wenshan iron and steel project. Yu Huabei also criticized Fang Zhenggang on the phone, blaming Wenshan for not running a red light at such a time. Shi Yanan and Fang Zhenggang suddenly became nervous, and found Wu Yaya and the comrades of the New District Management Committee overnight to listen to the report on the project. These comrades did not know the seriousness of the problem, and they still described the brilliance created by the 16 billion yuan in a clear way, and they did not even talk about the false registered capital of the project company.

There is another hunch that is not too good, that is, Yu Huabei's attitude. Wenshan is Yu Huabei's hometown, Fang Zhenggang is Yu Huabei's favorite cadre, Yu Huabei has always been very supportive of Wenshan Iron and Steel City, even after Zhao Anbang's repeated warnings, his attitude is still very positive, and now his tone has suddenly changed, and he blames Wenshan for running a red light. Shi Yanan's estimation at that time was that Yu Huabei might have to shirk responsibility, at least because he didn't want to jump into the fire pit of Wenshan anymore. Fang Zhenggang said that she thought too much, thinking that Yu Huabei would not do this, and the situation would not be so serious.

Now it seems that the situation is more serious than imagined, and the posture of the venue is already very revealing.

Sure enough, the debriefing went quite hard. Not only Wenshan is reporting, but the relevant departments of the province are also reporting, and the head of which department is involved will report. The irregularities of the spin-off project were almost exposed on the spot. There were a few directors of the participating halls who were not interested, exposed and did not admit their accounts, some pretended to be confused, some tried to quibble, and found a lot of excuses, but they were all criticized, Pei Yihong criticized, and Zhao Anbang criticized. The two giants sang and harmonized, and asked the leaders of various departments to conduct self-examination immediately after they returned, find out the facts, and report the relevant responsible persons to the provincial party committee as soon as possible.

The most unlucky thing is that her family is old. Lao Gu is not only the relevant responsible person who cannot be shirked, but also carried out an unsuccessful lurk in Wenshan, so Zhao Anbang pulled out Lao Gu and showed him on the spot, making Lao Gu pay a heavy price.

Zhao Anbang sneered and said: "Gu Gensheng, you comrade is very responsible, and you have a lot of feelings for the Wenshan project, and you will approve their project as you like to report!" It's also very good to lurk in Wenshan, stay for 12 days, and send me a material of more than 20,000 words, a song and dance, the situation is very good, it really makes me feel refreshed! ”

Pei Yihong interjected: "What is the relationship between people and the secretary of the Wenshan Municipal Party Committee, can you tell us the truth?" ”

Zhao Anbang snorted angrily, "Yes, it seems that I overestimated this comrade's consciousness, thinking that he could separate public affairs from private affairs!" I left him in Wenshan at that time, firstly, I wanted to take care of their husband and wife reunion, and secondly, I really wanted to find out the situation of Wenshan Iron and Steel, but as a result, I was still blinded by the partnership of the two of them! ”

Gu Gensheng was criticized for sweating, Shi Yanan couldn't stand it anymore, and said: "Governor Zhao, Secretary Pei, this can't be blamed on Lao Gu, it is mainly the responsibility of me and the Wenshan Municipal Party Committee, and it is also for the development of the local economy!" ”

Pei Yihong saw her stand up, and pointed the finger at her again, "Can you be desperate for the development of the local economy?" As he spoke, he took out a copy of "Wenshan Daily" from the pile of documents in front of him, grabbed it in his hand and raised it, "Shi Yanan, what's going on with this report?" Who told you to apply? Comrade Anbang didn't let you report it, why do you still report it indiscriminately? Even the leading comrades of the state ministries and commissions in Beijing have seen it, and they will take our army in front of Zhongnanhai! ”

Shi Yanan was taken aback, this disaster can be a big disaster! Eager to explain, "Secretary Pei, I'...... We ......"

Pei Yihong didn't want to listen to it, so he slammed the newspaper on the table, and rarely lost his temper, "Shi Yanan, don't explain!" Just make it desperately, Meng! It doesn't matter if my old Pei has a bit of foreign appearance, but you really buried the governor of a big economic province and our governor of Anbang in your Wenshan, and I and the provincial party committee can't spare you! ”

The atmosphere became more and more depressing, and the participants all stared at her and Pei Yihong, and Gu Gensheng looked at her with pain.

After a long time, Zhao Anbang said kindly: "Lao Pei, this matter has passed, I have also criticized Comrade Yanan, Yanan explained to me, maybe she and Comrade Wenshan misunderstood what I meant at that time!" ”

Shi Yanan didn't expect that when the old leader was furious, Zhao Anbang spoke for her, his heart was hot, his eyes were suddenly full of tears, and his voice was choked, "Governor Zhao, I'm ...... We didn't expect this to happen! ”

Fang Zhenggang also said: "Yes, yes, we knew that it would be reported to Beijing to cause trouble, so we won't report it......"

Zhao Anbang didn't let Fang Zhenggang continue, and said quietly: "Okay, Comrade Zhenggang, don't talk about this!" ”

Pei Yihong was still angry, "Anbang, don't be soft-hearted, shouldn't they be blinded?" We're going to do it! From now on, rules must be established, and the guidelines and plans of the central government and the policies and directives of the provincial party committee must be implemented to the letter in any area and department on the Han River! This rule starts from Wenshan! ”

Zhao Anbang nodded and said, "Yanan, Comrade Zhenggang, Secretary Pei's instructions are very important. Some rules must be established, some rules that have been broken must be restored, and everything will follow the rules in the future. Wenshan Iron and Steel now has a lot of problems, and the violation may be more serious, so Secretary Pei said that this rule should be established from Wenshan. ”

Shi Yanan had just been criticized, and he didn't want to say anything more, but after hesitating for a moment, he couldn't help but say, "Secretary Pei, Governor Zhao, of course we have to implement the central government's policy plan to the letter, but ...... Can ......"

At this time, Gu Gensheng, who was sitting opposite the side, frowned, and waved his hand to her urgently and painfully.

Shi Yanan was a little timid, and didn't dare to say any more, "Forget it, don't say it, no one can say anything clearly!" ”

Zhao Anbang looked at her attentively, "Hey, Comrade Yanan, what can't you say?" What's going on? ”

Shi Yanan no longer looked at Gu Gensheng, thought about it, and mustered up the courage to say: "Of course, it's a matter of economic decision-making!" For example, in 2000, the relevant ministries and commissions of the state also said that the power was overheated, and none of the power plant projects were approved. Where there is not enough electricity, there is no shortage of electricity if the power plant is illegally used, such as our Pingzhou City! ”

Zhao Anbang smiled, "If the power plant is built, there will be no shortage of electricity?" It's not possible to do without coal! We can't burn our feet, can we? There is one thing you don't know, for the coal used for power generation in Pingzhou Power Plant, Lao Pei directly found the State Council! ”

Pei Yihong also thought about it, "By the way, Shi Yanan, if you don't mention it, I forgot, it's not the first time that you've violated the rules!" The Pingzhou Power Plant was arrested when you were the executive vice mayor, and the province even sent someone to investigate! ”

Shi Yanan thought to himself, check and check, isn't the procedure still redone? Isn't the power plant still up! Now that the steel is overheated, maybe the steel will be nervous again in a few years! With a horizontal heart, he further argued: "Secretary Pei, I personally think that the statement of the national ministries and commissions may not be valid, at least not in Wenshan, maybe it is wrong!" ”

Fang Zhenggang echoed: "That's it!" Secretary Pei, Governor Zhao, Comrade Yanan is reasonable! We make mistakes when we make decisions below, but we don't make mistakes when we make decisions at the top? Who can guarantee that all the macroeconomic controls will be correct? Not necessarily, right? Besides, there are situations in various places, and they can't be one-size-fits-all, especially for Wenshan! ”

Pei Yihong said unhappily: "What's wrong with Wenshan? Is it a special policy zone? You'd better be clear-headed! ”

Shi Yanan's mind cleared: Pei Yihong seems to be in a hurry this time, and he is not ready to talk about democracy with the following.

Zhao Anbang still looked a little democratic, and said to her and Fang Zhenggang doing work: "Your words are not unreasonable, such as making mistakes." No one can guarantee that the above will not make mistakes, and it is true that many mistakes have been made in our revolution and construction, and mistakes have been made continuously. Of course, mistakes are constantly being corrected. But this cannot be an excuse for refusing to implement the central macroeconomic regulation and control policy. In the face of such a complex economic and political situation in a multi-ethnic country like ours, if the government decree is not smooth, will there be chaos in the world? Isn't it? ”

Pei Yihong waved his hand, "Anbang, there is no need to discuss this issue with them anymore, we are not having a seminar today!" It's not too early, so on behalf of the Provincial Party Committee, you can convey the decision of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee yesterday! ”

Zhao Anbang conveyed the decision of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, the core content of which is to immediately organize a joint investigation team to conduct an open and thorough investigation of Wenshan Iron and Steel. It was only then that Shi Yanan understood that before she and Fang Zheng had just walked into this conference room, the fate of the seven million tons of steel in the new industrial zone had been decided by the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee last night.

Shi Yanan's heart was cold, and when Zhao Anbang finished conveying, he immediately couldn't wait to say: "Governor Zhao, Secretary Pei, I don't know if the provincial party committee has thought about it: if it is really such a public and thorough investigation, which bank will dare to continue to lend us money?" How many construction units with capital will come to collect debts? Not to mention the continuation of the project in the future, I am afraid that the project under construction will also be unfinished, and the loss will be ...... It's too serious, maybe it's going to be a huge ...... What a catastrophe! ”

Fang Zhenggang also said with a crying voice: "Secretary Pei, Governor Zhao, Wenshan is an economically underdeveloped area, it is not easy to have today's situation, and I can't afford this kind of economic loss!" If the macroeconomic regulation and control policy is violated, the provincial party committee can deal with us, and if the circumstances are serious, we can even be removed from our posts, but we cannot sacrifice the economic start-up of a region! ”

Pei Yihong's face was grim, "Comrade Yanan and Zhenggang, the provincial party committee has considered these problems you said, but Wenshan has been named by the central government, and it is not possible to investigate and deal with it publicly, and there is no way to explain it to the central government!" That's why Anbang and I just invited you to come over today, and I will say hello to you first! As for the handling of cadres in the future, that's another matter! ”

This has been said to the end, but Shi Yanan is still unwilling, after all, it is related to the investment of more than 16 billion yuan of the Asian Iron and Steel Federation and the future economic development of Wenshan, and boldly shouted, "Secretary Pei, Governor Zhao, we want to explain to the central government, but we also have to explain to the people of Wenshan and the investors of the Asian Iron and Steel Federation, we can't just look at the above, right?" ”

Pei Yihong's face pulled, "Shi Yanan, what do you mean?" Does it mean that Comrade Anbang and I are the only one? ”

Fang Zhenggang was frightened, hurriedly stood up, and said, "Hey, Secretary Pei, Comrade Yanan didn't mean that......"

Pei Yihong was unceremoniously, "Comrade Zhenggang, don't interject, I think that's what she meant!" Isn't she the only one, why is she? There are only local interests, and wherever you go to preside over the work, it is the set of local protectionism! Of course, Shi Yanan is not the only one of these comrades, there are many princes in our province, and Zhang Guichun of Yinshan can be counted as one! Today I will only talk about Shi Yanan. For the sake of local interests, she can not listen to the words of the central government, and she only copes with the provincial greetings, in the past, she violated the power plant in Pingzhou, and now she is in Wenshan in violation of the steel! ”

Fang Zhenggang explained, "Secretary Pei, Wenshan Iron and Steel's accounts are not ...... It can't just be remembered on Comrade Yanan's head! ”

Zhao Anbang interjected, "Of course, it can't just be recorded on Shi Yanan's head, your responsibility is not small!" ”

Pei Yihong said again, "So, Comrade Yanan and Zhenggang, now we all have to be the only one!" As Comrade An Bang and I, we, the Hanjiang Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China, must implement the principles and policies of the Central Committee without discount! As you, the responsible party and government cadres of a region, you must listen to the greetings of the provincial party committee and do what you order! Today, I also make a self-criticism on behalf of the province: the province is not without problems in this regard, when dealing with Pingzhou's illegal power plant, a notice of criticism is over, so that the violators make a profit, and you are getting more and more emboldened! ”

Zhao Anbang reviewed: "This responsibility lies with me and the province, soft-hearted, in fact, it is not good for the following!" ”

Pei Yihong warned: "So, even if you start from caring for cadres, you can't go on like this!" On the issue of Wenshan Iron and Steel, the provincial party committee's handling of cadres in the future is certain, including the two princes and some relevant responsible persons here! As for how to deal with it, it depends on your attitude of cooperating with the investigation, everyone can do it themselves! ”

Zhao Anbang also said: "I would like to inform the comrades of a new situation: Jinchuan District of Yinshan City is still violating the rules and regulations despite repeated orders from the province, and the Yinshan Municipal Party Committee has taken serious action, and the district head and secretary have both been dismissed!" ”

By the time the meeting came to this, it was almost a political funeral, and any attempt to resist was suppressed. The situation changed next, and the directors of the departments expressed their stance that they would vigorously implement the instructions of the provincial party committee. Gu Gensheng repeatedly reviewed his statement, almost burst into tears, and Shi Yanan estimated that her husband was already worried about the black gauze hat on his head.

After all, Zhao Anbang is the governor of the province, and he considered it more comprehensively, and finally talked about the aftermath work, "Violations must be seriously investigated and dealt with, but every effort must be made to reduce economic losses and possible shocks!" The work that should be done should be done on the initiative, to go ahead, to be mentally prepared for the worst, and to take into account what to do in case the capital chain of the Asian Steel Federation is broken? Who's going to take over? Now we should pay attention to the search for potential receivers and actively strive to turn passive into active! ”

Shi Yanan didn't know how to turn passive into active? In more than 20 years in politics, this is the first time she has encountered such a grim moment. Personal gains and losses aside, even if she and Fang Zheng just stepped down, it doesn't matter, but how can this big mess be cleaned up? Wu Yaya's Asian Steel Federation really collapsed, who would dare to take over? Who can take the plate?

What Shi Yanan didn't expect was that after the meeting, Zhao Anbang left her and Fang Zhenggang behind.

There was a faint hope in Shi Yanan's heart: Maybe the province will save it? Maybe?!