Chapter 364 The Struggle Begins
It is said that after obtaining solid evidence of Li Huaide's violation of laws and disciplines, Director Yang could not help but feel an indescribable joy in his heart.

After he politely sent off Sun Li, the acting director of the Security Department, he turned around because he was so excited that he couldn't suppress it that he couldn't sit still any longer.

Director Yang knew very well that this was not only the end of personal grudges, but also a key step in upholding justice and cleaning up the mess.

He immediately took action, determined to get to the bottom of Li Huaide's illegal and disorderly behavior, completely defeat him, and then restore a bright future to the Red Star Factory.

Recently, the relentless pressure from Li Huaide's camp has put Director Yang's side under tremendous pressure, to the point where they can hardly breathe.

If this trend continues, Director Yang, as the core of the enterprise, will undoubtedly face unprecedented severe challenges to his authority and prestige, and his leadership position may be in jeopardy.

In fact, the ministry had long heard about the infighting within the leadership of the Red Star Factory, and the top leaders were very dissatisfied with it.

Director Yang knew very well that all this was due to his past indulgence, so it was no wonder that he blamed others.

Looking back on the past, if he had been able to decisively draw his sword and directly fight back in the face of Li Huaide's subtle temptation, the situation today would not be the embarrassing situation where he, the top leader, was almost marginalized by the third-in-command.

Director Yang was filled with remorse, which almost consumed his sanity.

However, Li Huaide has already taken deep roots in the Red Star Factory, and his power is so complicated that it is far from being easily shaken by him.

This former subordinate of his has now grown into a powerful rival that he cannot easily suppress.

Now, I didn't expect Li Huaide to be so rampant. No one can protect him from the crimes he committed, and what awaits him will be severe punishment according to the party discipline and national law.

"It's true, the disaster sent by Heaven can be avoided, but the disaster brought by oneself cannot be survived. Hahahaha... Li Huaide, I wonder whether you will die or not this time..." Director Yang felt really refreshed in his heart.

After being excited for a while, Director Yang calmed down, put on a sad expression, and picked up the red internal phone on the table.

"Hello! Please connect me to the Secretariat of the Ministry of Metallurgy, thank you!"

After the call was connected, he immediately said, "Hello, I'm Yang Shulin from Red Star Factory. Please connect me to Secretary Cui."

"Secretary Cui, is the leader here?"

"Oh, okay... okay, thank you for your help!"

After a while, a majestic voice came from the phone, "Hello, is this Comrade Shu Lin?"

When Director Yang heard this, his eyes lit up instantly and his back straightened involuntarily. He quickly responded: "Leader, it's me, Xiao Yang. I have an urgent matter at hand and want to report to you in person. I wonder if it is convenient for you now?" His words were brief and to the point, but they revealed his inner urgency and the importance he attached to the matter.

The senior leader opposite him thought for a moment and said, "Is this urgent?" Then he said, "Well, come to my office. I still have half an hour to spare."

Upon hearing the news, Director Yang's face suddenly lit up with joy, and he responded quickly: "Okay, boss, I'll go right away."

After hanging up the phone, he couldn't hide his excitement, clapped his hands lightly, and his voice was a little cheerful. Then, he turned to his secretary Xiao Luo and said concisely: "I have an urgent matter and need to go out. If other leaders ask, please tell them that there is an emergency at home and I have left first."

Secretary Xiao Luo nodded, "Okay, Director, do you want me to go with you?"

Director Yang waved his hand and said, "Just let the driver Xiao Gao accompany me, you just take care of the family." After that, he left in a hurry, his steps revealing a sense of urgency and anticipation.

After getting on the "Vodka" car, he said to the driver Xiao Gao: "We are going to the Ministry of Metallurgy. Please drive as fast as possible. I am in a hurry."

Xiao Gao answered with confidence: "Leader, just wait and see, I will definitely deliver it to you within 20 minutes!"

As he spoke, he stepped on the accelerator, and a thick black smoke blew out of the tail of the "Vodka", and it disappeared into the distance.

This scene happened to fall into the eyes of an attentive person. He frowned slightly and thought to himself: "Hey! What kind of urgent matter has Old Yang encountered that makes him so anxious?" His words revealed his confusion and curiosity about Director Yang's behavior.

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The Ministry of Metallurgy is located at No. 46 Dongsi West Street, Beijing. The office facilities here were built in 1958.

The main building faces south and has an inverted "convex" shape. The main building has seven floors above ground, and the two side buildings have five floors above ground, with a basement.

Most buildings of this period are of brick-concrete structure with flat roof design, large protruding terrazzo columns on the exterior walls, and the overall appearance is gray.

There is a porch in front of the building, and the outer columns are thick terrazzo columns.

The big boss is currently working on the seventh floor of this building, and this entire floor is his office and rest area.

The great leader is one of the founders of Xia State's metallurgical industry. He has made many great contributions to the layout, production, scientific research and talent training of Xia State's metallurgical industry.

Director Yang is one of the talents promoted and trained by the senior leaders.

Director Yang walked into the office and shouted briefly and forcefully, "Leader, I'm here!" He walked straight towards the big leader who was immersed in the world of newspapers, with a capable look in his eyes.

Upon hearing this, the leader slowly raised his head, a warm smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and then he greeted him kindly in his steady voice: "Xiao Yang, come and sit over here." His words revealed the care and expectations of an elder for the younger generation.

Since joining the revolution, Director Yang has been following this great leader closely. After decades of ups and downs, the two have established an indestructible friendship that is deep and pure.

As time goes by, this friendship of fighting side by side becomes even more precious in the tide of the new era.

The big boss exchanged a few pleasantries with him and then asked Director Yang about the purpose of his visit, after all, his time was limited.

If Director Yang had not rarely wanted to report an important issue to him, he would not have waited so long.

Director Yang knew that his superiors were very busy, so he took the time to report in detail to his superiors the specific matters of Li Huaide's suspected violations of laws and disciplines, trying to be concise and to the point.

After listening to Director Yang's report, the leader frowned unconsciously, and his tone was somewhat serious: "Xiao Yang, is the evidence in your hands conclusive? I know that you and Li Huaide have had a long-standing grudge, but in dealing with this matter, we cannot rely solely on personal grudges, and we can't..." His words stopped abruptly, and his eyes revealed his insistence on fairness and rationality, making everyone present feel the unquestionable authority and weight.

Upon hearing this, Director Yang's face turned stern and he said firmly, "Leader, I swear by my party spirit that every word I say is true and I will never lie."

"It is true that I have some differences in political views with Deputy Director Li, but this is absolutely not a reason for me to retaliate against him in any form, let alone frame him for such despicable behavior. I know very well that as comrades, we should be fair and work together for the development of the cause, rather than using personal grudges to undermine the harmony of the organization."

The leader nodded slightly upon hearing this, and said succinctly: "Xiao Yang, I have always recognized your character. But this matter is of great importance, so you must be careful and not take it lightly."

“You know, it is not easy for us to train a cadre. We cannot easily initiate the investigation process based on speculation. We must ensure that the evidence is solid before we take any action.” His words revealed his trust in his subordinates and his rigorous attitude towards work.

"Leader, I insist on my opinion!"

"We have a solid chain of evidence that points directly to the truth that Li Huaide is a corrupt element, and his behavior is so bad that it is beyond redemption.

As a squad leader, I feel deeply guilty for failing to lead my squad members effectively and allowing this unhealthy trend to grow and spread. This is my unshirkable responsibility.

Here, I earnestly request that the organization give me due punishment to set the record straight and also lay the foundation for the future clean and clear style of Red Star Factory. "

Director Yang has made up his mind. At this point, it's either him or me. Between him and Li Huaide, one of them must fall.

Now, Li Huaide has revealed his flaws. If he fails to seize this fleeting opportunity, he will regret it in the future and feel bad for missing the chance.

God and God cannot take it, but they are to blame.

The big boss waved his hand gently, with a bit of helplessness and expectation in his tone: "Forget it, let's put these aside for now, everything needs to wait for the dust to settle on this matter."

He turned stern, staring at the man with a sharp gaze: "You are also to blame. Such a blatant corrupt person has been lurking under your nose until now, and has only been exposed. To put it mildly, it is dereliction of duty; to put it seriously, it is you who condoned and shielded him and did nothing!"

"Responsibility is like a mountain. Whoever should bear it should carry it. No one can escape it!" His words revealed unquestionable firmness and fairness.

Director Yang quickly wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve and nodded repeatedly, as quickly as pounding garlic, "Yes, yes, yes, I am also responsible for this..." There was a hint of self-blame and determination in his voice, and his eyes revealed unquestionable sincerity.

The leader's eyes lightly swept across his face, and a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes. He pondered for a moment, and then gave an order to Secretary Cui beside him: "Xiao Cui, immediately notify all the leaders at home and hold an emergency meeting. Make sure that the comrades from the Discipline Inspection Commission and the Letters and Visits Department can attend. This matter cannot be delayed."

"Okay, Chief!" Secretary Cui responded immediately. He quickly dialed the phone number of the General Office and concisely conveyed the details of the upcoming meeting to ensure that the information was conveyed accurately to every relevant person.

"Xiao Yang, bring the information with you, you will also attend this routine meeting." The big boss instructed Director Yang again, and then the group went straight to the meeting room.

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Afternoon, half past one.

"Ding-ling-ling! Ding-ling-ling!..." Suddenly, the ringing of the phone on Director Yang's desk broke the silence of the office.

Xiao Luo took a quick step and picked up the phone steadily. His voice was clear and powerful: "Hello, this is the factory director's office. How can I help you?"

Director Yang's voice sounded clear and familiar on the phone: "Xiao Luo, it's me. Go to the factory office immediately to convey that the higher authorities are about to conduct a surprise inspection of our factory. Make sure that all cadres at the department level and above are in place. There must be no mistakes." "Did you hear that clearly?"

Xiao Luo immediately replied: "I heard it clearly, Director!"

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Luo quickly took a step and trotted to the factory office, determined to personally arrange the next work details.

Red Star Factory Office.

Deputy Director Peng Guoan is taking a nap in the office at the moment. He spent the whole night at his lover's house and has not yet fully recovered from the stress.

"Bang, bang, bang!" A series of rapid knocks on the door suddenly rang out, disturbing Peng Guoan's deep sleep. He frowned slightly, with obvious displeasure in his tone: "Who is it? Come in!"

"Hey! Director Peng is taking a rest?" Secretary Cui pushed the door open with a smile.

When Peng Guoan saw that it was Secretary Cui, his expression immediately changed and he said, "Oh! Secretary Cui, you are such a rare guest! What brought you here?"

Secretary Cui narrowed his eyes and asked, "Why not welcome?"

Peng Guoan was stunned when he heard this and said, "Hey! Look at what you said. I can't even say I welcome you! How dare you!"

"Have a seat, I have some good tea here, what would you like to drink? I'll give it to you..."

Secretary Cui smiled slightly, then stopped smiling and said sternly, "Director Peng, please stop busying yourself. I came here because I have something important to report to you..."

Peng Guoan said, "Oh, what's the matter? Can't we just talk over the phone? Would you mind making a trip?"

Secretary Cui conveyed the factory director's instructions in a concise manner: "According to the notice from the superiors, the department will soon conduct a surprise inspection. Please immediately notify all cadres at the section level and above in the factory to attend the emergency meeting."

Peng Guoan frowned slightly when he heard this. He felt uneasy for no reason. He quickly asked, "Hey, why did you come so suddenly?"

"Secretary Cui, do you know the reason?"

Secretary Cui responded unhappily: "You ask me, who else can I ask? I have fulfilled my responsibility to inform everyone. If anything goes wrong, don't blame me!"

Peng Guoan nodded and said, "Hey, don't worry about me. I won't do that. I won't do that."

Secretary Cui nodded slightly at him and said succinctly, "In that case, I will make the preparations first. You must hurry up."

Peng Guoan: "Hey...hey...don't worry!"

After seeing off Secretary Cui, Peng Guoan frowned, feeling puzzled. He could not figure out why Director Yang's absence would lead to a sudden inspection by his superiors. There seemed to be some unknown secret behind this.

He thought about it over and over again, but couldn't get to the point.

If you can't figure it out, just stop thinking about it and focus on your work.

Therefore, Peng Guoan instructed the factory office staff to quickly convey the instructions to other departments to ensure that the meeting matters were known and properly arranged.

After arranging the meeting and reception, Peng Guoan still felt uneasy. He quickly went to Li Huaide's office with the intention of reporting the matter to Li Huaide.

"Bang bang bang!"

"Who is it?" Li Huaide shouted in a bad tone, "Who the hell is it, disturbing me at the critical moment..." he thought indignantly.

"Leader! It's me, Lao Peng!" Peng Guoan said with a stiff face.

"Wait!" Li Huaide shouted helplessly.

A moment later, the office door quietly opened with a slight creaking sound. Peng Guoan was about to smile and greet her, but unexpectedly, a graceful and charming young woman walked out. She carefully adjusted the folds of her clothes as she walked, with a bit of unintentional coquettishness in her steps.

When she walked in front of Peng Guoan, a hint of displeasure flashed across her eyes, and she glanced at him lightly. Her eyes seemed to contain thousands of words, but they instantly returned to calm.

"Humph! Spoils the fun!"

When Peng Guoan saw this scene, he was dumbfounded for a moment, "This...what is this?" Then, he seemed to realize something and his face changed suddenly.

In the office, Li Huaide was disheveled and said with a hint of anger on his face: "What are you doing standing outside like an idiot?"

"What's the matter with you?"

"Swish, swish... What a nice smell, um, this is the scent of that woman just now, so tempting..." Peng Guoan finally woke up from his dream, "Oh... Oh, leader, I have something to report!"

When Li Huaide heard that it was a serious matter, his face returned to normal and he said, "Come in and talk!"

Peng Guoan said: "Leader, it's like this..."

Upon hearing this, Li Huaide couldn't help but frown deeply, muttering to himself: "What exactly is this Yang up to? What is his plan by going to the ministry?"

Li Huaide asked in confusion, "How come there was no warning and they suddenly came for a surprise inspection?" Peng Guoan shook his head helplessly and replied, "I don't know either. I was completely caught off guard and received an emergency order directly from Director Yang."

"Do you think this Yang is up to something?"

Li Huaide's face was gloomy, and he said coldly: "It's not impossible. Humph, he can't beat me in a head-on confrontation, so he uses his parents to put pressure on me. I really despise his tactics!"

"Huh, is there someone behind him?"

"Don't worry, if we really talk about background, he is nothing."

"Don't be afraid. If an enemy comes, we will stop him. If a flood comes, we will block it with earth. I want to see what tricks he has in mind!"

Peng Guoan was relieved when he saw this. "That's right. Yang's ability is far inferior to Li Huaide's, and his background is not as strong as his..."

Li Huaide picked up the phone again and called an old friend: "Hello, Lao Sun, it's me, Lao Li. I never come to see you for no reason. I want to trouble you today."

"You are in the Ministry. Have you heard any news about our Red Star Factory?"

"What, no news at all? How is that possible?"

The two men were in cahoots in the office.

From the loudspeakers of the Red Star Factory outside, there were bursts of singing: "Socialism is good, socialism is good!"

The people have a high status in socialist countries

The reactionaries were defeated

Imperialism ran away with its tail between its legs

Great unity of the people of the country

The socialist construction climax
Construction climax
The Communist Party is good. The Communist Party is good.
The Communist Party is a good leader of the people
Say what you want and do what you want
Dedicated to the people

......"

"Hey!"

"Workers, please pay attention! Workers, please pay attention! In order to prepare for the sudden inspection by the higher authorities, now..."

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An hour later, several small cars led the way, followed by several large buses from ministries and commissions. Without stopping, they drove straight into the Red Star Factory and headed towards the conference room area with a clear goal.

The large conference room of the Red Star Factory was already bustling with noise.

Except for Director Yang, all other major leading cadres of the factory committee were present.

Li Huaide didn't know what was going on. He suddenly felt a little palpitation and began to become restless.

The secretary at the side asked with concern: "Old Li, are you okay? Are you feeling unwell?"

(End of this chapter)