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Chapter 189 Appointment as Standing Committee Member of the County Party Committee and Secretary of
After assuming his new post as a member of the Standing Committee of the Qingshan County Party Committee, Wu Zhiyuan first went to Gan Simiao's office.
Gan Simiao was leaning back in her chair, resting with her eyes closed.
He was reminiscing about the time he spent with his new young lover last night.
My lover has such a hot body, and she understands men's hearts so well, with all sorts of tricks up her sleeve.
He was looking forward to nightfall.
Wu Zhiyuan knocked on the door and came in.
Gan Simiao opened her eyes and saw Wu Zhiyuan. She stood up, went to greet him, and shook hands with him warmly: "Zhiyuan, welcome to work in Qingshan. I was very happy to hear that you were coming."
Wu Zhiyuan knew that Gan Simiao was just saying things for show. How many things said in officialdom are actually true feelings?
He also said something against his conscience: "I am very happy to be able to work under the leadership of my old leader again."
Qingshan County has undergone tremendous changes in the past two years under your leadership. I returned this time with a learning attitude, and I humbly request your continued criticism and guidance.
Gan Simiao released his hand, patted Wu Zhiyuan on the shoulder, and said affectionately, "Zhiyuan, you are too modest. You work in the province, working alongside Governor Xu. You have seen the world and have a broad perspective."
Your return is an honor for Qingshan County. It brings us new strength and gives this old man like me a boost!
Wu Zhiyuan knew that Gan Simiao was shrewd and adept at assessing situations.
Although he is now only a member of the county party committee standing committee, he was the former secretary of Xu Youwei, the vice governor and director of the provincial public security department.
Xu Youwei is only forty-five years old and has a bright future ahead of him.
Gan Simiao did not know the real reason why Wu Zhiyuan gave up his job in the provincial department and returned to Longcheng. She thought he was there to gain experience and gain grassroots work experience.
Xu Youwei and Ai Kun were once rivals, but with Jiang Jun under investigation, even if Ai Kun hadn't gotten into trouble, he would have lost power in the officialdom.
In officialdom, having no powerful backers is like being a child without parents.
Behind Gan Simiao's enthusiasm lies apprehension, observation, and also a form of investment.
After sitting down, Gan Simiao said, "Zhiyuan, I admire and am very moved that you took the initiative to go to the grassroots level, and to a place like Xindian with many conflicts and problems. This reflects the responsibility of a young cadre."
You may already know something about the situation in Xindian. It's an old industrial town with great pressure to transform and a heavy historical burden. Qingshan Brewery is a real headache.
Despite the difficulties, the cadres and people there are very eager for and want development.
The county committee placing you in this position is a sign of trust and a heavy responsibility.
Wu Zhiyuan listened attentively, nodding occasionally.
He knew that Gan Simiao's words were seven parts for show and three parts a real reminder and pressure.
He chimed in at the opportune moment, "Secretary Gan, I understand. Before I came here, Governor Xu instructed me that once I arrived at the grassroots level, I should immerse myself in the work and apply what I learned in the province to solving practical problems."
I will familiarize myself with the new store as soon as possible and pinpoint the root of the problem.
With your strong leadership and the county party committee's leadership, and with the support of all cadres and the masses in the town, I am confident and determined to do a good job and strive to make progress as soon as possible.
"Good! That's the spirit we need! But, Zhiyuan, grassroots work, especially at the township level, is complex and often involves many intricate issues and conflicts."
When dealing with problems, determination alone is not enough; one must also pay attention to methods and approaches, and strive for balance and stability.
Now that you are a member of the county party committee standing committee, your position is different. When looking at problems and making decisions, you need to have a higher perspective and consider things more comprehensively.
For example, the brewery issue involves the livelihoods of thousands of employees, historical debts, asset disposal, and employee resettlement. It is very complicated and must be handled in accordance with laws and regulations, proceeding steadily, and must not trigger mass incidents.
The county party committee has made it clear in this regard: stability is paramount.
"Secretary Gan's instructions are very important, and I will definitely understand them thoroughly."
I will conduct in-depth research, make prudent decisions, handle all kinds of conflicts in accordance with laws and regulations, and report to the county party committee in a timely manner.
"Zhiyuan, the county committee is your strong support. If you have any difficulties or requests, just tell me anytime, and I will back you up."
"By the way, Zhiyuan, when are you going to Xindian Town? I'll personally take you there and support you."
"Secretary Gan personally delivered it; this is too high a standard for me to accept."
I'm thinking, could we try a different approach?
"Go to town alone first, take a look around, listen to the reports, and get the real situation before you report for duty. Does that sound alright?"
Gan Simiao paused for a few seconds, then smiled and nodded: "This is a great idea. In ancient times, it was called 'incognito visits,' and now it's called 'four no's and two direct's. The purpose is the same: to understand the real situation. In the past two years, I have also used this method to conduct undercover investigations at the grassroots level several times."
At this moment, Wang Meili, the director of the county's Culture and Tourism Bureau, entered.
Upon seeing Wu Zhiyuan, Wang Meili exclaimed excitedly, "Standing Committee Member Wu, it's been two or three years since we last met, and you're still as handsome as ever! I heard you came from the provincial department to support the development of Qingshan County?"
Wang Meili wore a well-tailored light gray suit skirt with a mauve silk shirt underneath. Her figure was more voluptuous and mature than a few years ago. Although there were fine lines around her eyes, her makeup was exquisite, and her charm was as captivating as ever.
Wu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "What support for construction? Director Wang, don't flatter me."
It's both an organizational arrangement and a learning opportunity. Director Wang is even more charismatic than before; the work of the Culture and Tourism Bureau must be thriving as well.
Gan Simiao interjected, "Director Meili's arrival is just in time. Comrade Zhiyuan has just reported for duty, and we were just discussing the work at the new store."
Xindian boasts abundant tourism resources, especially the abandoned Qingshan Canyon project. The county's Culture and Tourism Bureau should cooperate with Xindian Town to find ways to revitalize these resources and strive to bring the canyon tourism project to fruition as soon as possible. This is not only a breakthrough for Xindian's transformation but also a new growth point for our county's culture and tourism industry.
Wang Meili immediately stated: "Standing Committee Member Wu, rest assured, our Culture and Tourism Bureau will give your full support. We will provide the policies and services you need, and strive to revitalize this project as soon as possible and make it a new tourism landmark for Qingshan County and even Longcheng City."
After leaving Gan Simiao's office, Wu Zhiyuan went to the office of Lang Wenping, a member of the Standing Committee of the County Party Committee and Secretary of the County Commission for Discipline Inspection.
Lang Wenping was formerly the head of the First Secretariat Section of the Municipal Party Committee Office. With Wu Zhiyuan's strong recommendation, he was promoted to a deputy division-level leading cadre of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection.
After Ai Kun became the Party Secretary of the city, in order to strengthen his influence in the city's Discipline Inspection Commission, he transferred Ding Yiyi to the position of Deputy Director of the Propaganda Department of the Municipal Party Committee, demoted Lang Wenping to Qingshan County, and then placed his cronies into the leadership of the Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission.
Wu Zhiyuan and Lang Wenping exchanged pleasantries first.
"I never expected you to volunteer to come down here, and even go to Xindian Town." Lang Wenping made Wu Zhiyuan a cup of tea and sat down opposite him. "Zhiyuan, Xindian is a very complicated place."
Wu Zhiyuan nodded: "Before I came, I also learned that the main problems are the brewery and the unfinished tourism projects. The conflicts are concentrated and the burden is heavy."
"These are all the obvious problems," Lang Wenping said in a low voice. "The biggest problem is people. Especially Zhang Ping, the mayor of Xindian Town."
Wu Zhiyuan was taken aback: "Zhang Ping?"
"Yes, he is Zhang Xiaotian's nephew. He is thirty-seven years old this year. He was promoted to deputy director two years ago. His ability is average, but he is very good at getting things done."
The previous Party Secretary, Hu Jinlong, had a good reputation and was eager to do something to turn things around in Xindian.
And the result? Zhang Ping effectively stripped him of his power. At the beginning of this year, he was taken away by the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection.
"What's wrong with Hu Jinlong?"
"I heard that he was suspected of accepting bribes. Someone filed a formal complaint against him. His wife contacted me and said that Hu Jinlong was innocent."
However, Hu Jinlong is a deputy division-level cadre and is not under the jurisdiction of our county discipline inspection commission.
I know Hu Jinlong to some extent. He has a good reputation, is a bit bookish, and wants to get things done, but he's not very tactful. In a place like Xindian, it's inevitable that he'll offend people.
As for those whistleblower reports, sometimes, if you want to get rid of someone, the evidence can be fabricated.
Wu Zhiyuan understood.
Hu Jinlong's downfall may just be a pretext for economic problems, or even a carefully designed trap.
The root cause was that he touched upon the core interests of the local forces represented by Zhang Ping, and failed to obtain strong support from his superiors, ultimately losing the struggle.
"Wenping, thank you for telling me all this," Wu Zhiyuan said sincerely.
"Why are you being so polite with me, Zhiyuan? I'm telling you this not to make you timid."
On the contrary, it gives you a sense of security and lets you know what kind of situation you're facing.
Xindian Town is like a deep pool of water, calm on the surface but turbulent beneath.
Zhang Ping is a deeply entrenched figure. You must learn from Hu Jinlong's lesson.
Wu Zhiyuan nodded, then said seriously, "Thank you for reminding me, but I, Wu Zhiyuan, am not someone to be trifled with. If anyone tries to trip me up..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but his eyes said it all.
Shortly after leaving Lang Wenping's office, Xu Yunxi called.