Nominal: The pinnacle of power began in the sixth province of Handong.

Chapter 133 Comprehensive Audit

Xia Qing remained silent for a long time on the other end of the phone.

He understood Chen Hai's meaning and what a comprehensive audit represented.

This is a full-scale attack on the oil and gas group.

No more mercy, no more stopping short of the point.

An act of completely overturning the table.

But is it really appropriate to overturn the table at this time, considering the overall situation?

Is there a better way?

Could we perhaps reconsider the timing further?

These are all things to consider.

Because once the audit begins, it's like sounding the final battle cry.

No one can withdraw from the battle until one side is completely annihilated!

Xia Qing unusually did not answer directly on the phone.

Because he knew that the more important the decision, the more carefully one should think before acting.

"Chen Hai, let me think about it."

"Yes, Minister, I am at your service at any time."

Xia Qing hung up the phone and stared blankly at the draft implementation plan for the new parallel job level pilot program on the table.

The new parallel job level system will be fully implemented after the New Year.

Is it too hasty to start an audit now and severely punish oil and gas groups?

What if the pilot program for parallel job titles is delayed?

That was a pilot qualification that I had worked hard to obtain. It was a good project where as long as I made normal progress, I would be considered successful, and I could easily write a lot of experience materials.

If, in order to carry out a comprehensive anti-corruption campaign in Handong, a full-scale audit is hastily launched, a general offensive is initiated.

This task, which is not part of the Organization Department's core responsibilities, has actually affected the department's regular duties, which is a huge loss.

Even as the head of the organization department, I don't have the final say in initiating a comprehensive audit.

The previous time, it was because of a special task, and the Audit Office was invited to participate.

This time, it wasn't the Organization Department that took the lead; to involve the Audit Department, a leader specifically in charge of auditing needed to step in.

I need to go find someone at the provincial government.

Xia Qing suddenly conceived a possibility in her mind.

Perhaps, it involves applying for a full audit through the prosecutor's office.

We could try to find out the provincial government's attitude towards Sha Ruijin's comprehensive anti-corruption campaign.

With Governor Liu's retirement imminent, is he willing to provide support?

Most importantly, is Zhu Zhichao, the executive vice governor in charge of auditing, willing to provide auditing support at this time?

Xia Qing decided to go to the provincial government.

The provincial government's office building is also located in the compound, quite far from the provincial party committee's office buildings.

It takes about twenty minutes to walk there.

Xia Qing wasn't in a hurry; she first called Zhu Zhichao's secretary.

After receiving a respectful reply, Xia Qing set off at a leisurely pace.

Upon arriving at the provincial government office, Zhu Zhichao's secretary was already waiting for him downstairs.

Xia Qing followed the secretary to Zhu Zhichao's office. After the secretary knocked on the door, she led Xia Qing inside. Zhu Zhichao had already stood up and kindly led Xia Qing to sit on the sofa.

Zhu Zhichao sat down next to Xia Qing and then instructed his secretary to make tea.

Both were pragmatists, so they skipped the unnecessary pleasantries and got straight to the point.

After listening to Xia Qing's suggestion to initiate a comprehensive audit, Zhu Zhichao did not show the deep thought and hesitation that Xia Qing had expected. Instead, he remained very calm, as if he had already considered this idea.

"Minister Xia, I think it's inappropriate to have the Audit Department cooperate with the Procuratorate in carrying out audit work. First, the priorities are unclear, and the colleagues in the Audit Department might not be very willing; second, the motive is too obvious, the target is too big, and it's easy to alert the enemy."

Zhu Zhichao analyzed.

Xia Qing nodded in agreement. As the head of the organization department, he was in charge of coordinating each unit and had not been able to put himself in the shoes of Zhu Zhichao, who was in charge of auditing, and consider the interests of the auditing department as much as Zhu Zhichao.

The audit department would definitely not work for the procuratorate.

The prosecutor's office has very specific targets for investigation, basically targeting whatever it points to. If the audit office gets involved, the target is too obvious and could easily arouse the vigilance of the opponent.

Xia Qing thought for a moment and then said:

"Governor Zhu, how about this: In the name of the provincial government, conduct a comprehensive audit of all state-owned enterprises and related private enterprises in Handong that responded to the 'private enterprises participating in state-owned enterprise projects as strategic investors' policy. This way, the scope will be broadened, making it less obvious and preventing outsiders from using the Audit Law as a pretext."

Zhu Zhichao's eyes lit up, and he lightly tapped the table, saying:

"Minister Xia's idea is excellent! In fact, that's exactly what I was thinking."

As he spoke, Zhu Zhichao stood up, took out a draft of a document from the drawer, and handed it to Xia Qing.

Xia Qing took a look and saw that it was a comprehensive audit plan that was almost identical to her own ideas. It was quite complete and obviously had been carefully considered and planned for a long time.

Xia Qing then suddenly realized what was going on.

It seems that this executive vice governor had already planned for a comprehensive audit!

So Xia Qing jokingly said:

"Governor Zhu, we're of the same mind."

"Not at all, not at all. Minister Xia is not from the auditing field, yet he has a precise grasp of auditing methods and approaches. I admire him greatly," Zhu Zhichao replied with a smile.

"If you also support a comprehensive audit, perhaps we can report to the Party Secretary and the Governor together."

Xia Qing understood that Zhu Zhichao had also been eyeing the oil and gas group for a long time.

As a renowned state-owned enterprise, and with rumors circulating about it being associated with the Zhao family, it's hard not to become a thorn in their side.

Auditing oil and gas groups could yield immeasurable rewards.

Zhu Zhichao also wanted to start with a comprehensive audit and achieve remarkable results.

But this work requires confidence and support. Zhu Zhichao is waiting for allies, and Sha Ruijin is waiting for allies even more.

Sha Ruijin was waiting for someone to bring up this task so he could remain behind the scenes.

This is what everyone is planning in the current situation.

At this moment, working with Zhu Zhichao to promote a comprehensive audit is mutually beneficial for both parties.

Zhu Zhichao received recognition for his work performance.

Xia Qing doesn't need to show her face, yet she can obtain firsthand audit results and share them with the procuratorate.

Zhu Zhichao, in the name of the provincial government, helped Sha Ruijin put this difficult-to-talk-about task into practice.

And that completes the task.

Everyone got what they wanted.

What other reason is there to refuse?

Thinking of this, Xia Qingfeng said humorously:

"Governor Zhu, I think we should write a word on our palms and see if they match."

Zhu Zhichao also smiled and said:

"Should each person write one 'oil' character?"

After saying that, the two of them burst into laughter.

In this way, a consensus can be reached.

Xia Qing felt that such an exchange was quite reliable.

Then, Zhu Zhichao told Xia Qing to rest for a while while he went to report to Governor Liu.

Governor Liu naturally agreed, since Sha Ruijin also needed it.

The result was satisfactory, and the final step was to report to Sha Ruijin.

Zhu Zhichao told Xia Qing to go back and wait for news.

A few hours later, Zhu Zhichao called to inform Xia Qing that the Audit Department had begun to organize elite forces and was about to launch a comprehensive audit of the oil and gas group.

Then, Chen Hai also called to report to Xia Qing.

The Audit Office stated that it would share the full audit results of the oil and gas group as soon as possible.

This marks the beginning of a full-scale offensive against the oil and gas groups.

Even if it's officially started!