Chapter 52 Hu Mi
Liu Hongsu, director of the National Development and Reform Commission, is 51 years old. He has a square face, slicked back hair, round-framed black glasses, and a slightly protruding belly. Before entering the secretary's office, he involuntarily straightened his collar, pulled his face hard a few times, pursed his lips slightly, and put on a kind and friendly smile.
Hearing the knock on the door, Hu Jiao hurriedly stood up, but the door opened automatically. Liu Hongsu opened the door and stretched out her hand from a distance, "Hu Jiao! I'm Liu Hongsu from the Development and Reform Commission."
Hu Jiao quickly reached out and grabbed the other person. He was stunned. The man's palm was a little hot, broad, soft and boneless, very fleshy, not like a man. Liu Hongsu shook his hand and said, "Secretary Hu, I am honored that your first call after taking office was to me. What is this? It's fate! What instructions does the chief have?"
Hu Jiao smiled, "Director Liu, you are so kind. I will learn more from you in the future. Come, sit over here. I remember you like to drink Tieguanyin. I had already made some when I hung up the phone. Now is the perfect time. Would you like to try it?"
The smile on Liu Hongsu's face became more and more friendly. There was an unwritten rule when Secretary Lan was here. There was a "weather forecast" hint. If the leader's summons was a good thing, then make the other party's favorite drink. If it was a bad thing, then hand over a bottle of mineral water and make your own decision.
Hu Jiao obviously did not learn anything from Lan Xincheng, and made a cup of Tieguanyin for Liu Hongsu according to his own ideas.
Liu Hongsu sat down in front of the brewed Tieguanyin and picked up the teacup. "Great, I can drink Tieguanyin today. The weather is fine and the sky is blue. It's good that it's not mineral water."
Hu Jiao replied humbly, "How can I let you drink mineral water when Director Liu comes? If I do that, I will be criticized by the leader."
Liu Hongsu's smile remained unchanged, but her brows slightly tightened. She put down her teacup, thought for a moment, and then patted Hu Jiao, who was sitting next to her. "Secretary Hu, there is a saying here that Lan Xincheng didn't tell you?"
Hu Jiao looked at him blankly. Is there any reason for drinking water or tea?
As soon as Liu Hongsu saw Hu Jiao's expression, she immediately understood that Lan Xincheng must be trying to use this favor to inquire about or get help from Hu Jiao in the future.
Liu Hongsu was secretly delighted, and said with some embarrassment, "Oh, this matter... I told you, if Xiaolan tells you again in the future, you have to keep it a secret for me, okay?"
Hu Jiao nodded. It seemed that Liu Hongsu was a very smooth and changeable master. The last time he called Lan Xincheng by name, it made Hu Jiao feel that he was only dealing with that person on business matters. Then he said "Xiaolan", which meant that he treated the other party as a subordinate, a less important character.
Of course Hu Jiao would not refuse such a good gesture, and hurriedly nodded to ask for advice.
Liu Hongsu said, "You are someone close to the No. 1 leader. Every time the leader summons us, will he give us a lot of praise or criticize us for not doing our job well? This depends on you, but we cannot let you violate the principles. So, we use tea and water to hint at something. We call it 'weather forecast'. Do you understand, brother?"
Hu Jiao looked at him in some astonishment. Liu Hongsu was obviously very satisfied with the effect he had created.
Make tea? Pass water? There is also this saying.
What about other aspects?
Liu Hongsu obviously noticed Hu Jiao's confusion and explained with a smile, "Also, most of the time it happens outside. It depends on the other person's relationship with you. Your eyes and expressions are their direction indicators. Use them flexibly, ah, use them flexibly."
Hu Jiao was sincerely thanking the person, so of course he understood the latter statement. When he was the county magistrate of Tong County, he discovered that every time he went to the townships to conduct research, the township leaders would usually look at Chen Tingyong's eyes for instructions when reporting on their work.
Hu Jiao once laughed secretly, saying that this official was not of high rank but acted so arrogantly. After criticizing Chen Tingyong, he reluctantly stopped his subordinates from trying to win over the secretary.
However, think about it, it is the practice in official circles to report good news but not bad news, and to keep things secret for the sake of protection.
Motioning Liu Hongsu to sit down for a moment, Hu Jiao went into the secretary's office to ask for permission. Director Liu of the Development and Reform Commission had arrived. Hu Zhongzhi nodded and said, "Let him in."
After Hu Jiao went out, he stretched out his hand to Liu Hongsu and led her to the door, and then entered through the main door of the secretary's office, so there was no need to knock on the door again.
After Hu Jiao opened the door, he saw Hu Zhongzhi sitting behind the desk. He stepped aside and Liu Hongsu strode in.
At this time, Liu Hongsu's face was serious and very cautious.
Hu Jiao came out and closed the door quietly, sighing inwardly: officials have two mouths and they say different things to different people.
After returning to the secretariat, Hu Jiao continued to look through the documents. Time was running out, so he had to quickly memorize the indicators, data, and scale of all industries in the province.
There is also a saying for this, called pre-appointment cramming, which is aimed at secretaries specializing in cadres at the vice-ministerial level and above.
Don't underestimate this kind of cramming. Whether a secretary is competent and excellent depends entirely on the content of the cramming over a few days. If he can answer fluently when the leader asks questions, then he is qualified. If he can draw inferences about other situations, appropriately put forward some opinions of his own and be recognized by the leader, then he is excellent.
Fortunately, Hu Jiao has never been afraid of memorizing since he was a child, and he has served as a county magistrate, so he can deeply understand the true content of these data. He also understands the relevant efficiency, as well as the pros and cons reflected by these data.
By comparing the data from previous years, we can also see the capabilities of some leaders.
When a secretary accompanies his leader on an outing, there are three things he must bring: three notebooks, two mobile phones, and relevant information about the destination.
If the secretary is going to make a speech, he will instruct him to prepare in advance.
Helping the secretary write manuscripts is not just Hu Jiao's job. The General Office of the Provincial Party Committee has a special secretariat for drafting official documents. The speeches, addresses, summaries, etc. of the provincial party committee secretary must be reviewed and approved in person by the deputy secretary-general in charge.
The words and actions of the provincial party secretary directly represent the attitude, work direction, important measures, etc. of the provincial party committee.
Therefore, the words and deeds of the provincial party secretary are the work guidelines for the leading cadres below. That is why there is no unimportant and profound thing that a leader says.
Hu Jiao usually prepares an outline according to the secretary's instructions and hands it over to the secretary to draft. He then modifies it according to the secretary's habits and preferences. Finally, the deputy secretary-general reviews the manuscript to see if the wording, text, and phrases in it are accurate or not.
As for the last few taboos, the people in the secretariat are all very smart and will not make mistakes of principle. Moreover, they are the first group of people in the local area to accurately grasp the spirit of various central meetings and policy guidelines.
Therefore, apart from the formal documents, most of the manuscripts were finalized by Hu Jiao.
In fact, Hu Jiao's current secretary position is equivalent to the deputy secretary-general position in the General Office of the Provincial Party Committee. He is assisted in his work by a group of people including clerical secretaries, life secretaries, security officers, health doctors, etc.
A secretary's job is to serve the leader well, help the leader with advice, and keep a close eye on what is said, so that the leader's intentions and instructions can be reflected, conveyed, and implemented more conveniently, quickly, and effectively.
As for other rules for secretaries, there is generally no need to remind them specifically. Not being talkative and keeping one's mouth shut are the most basic qualities. Acting according to circumstances and being able to adapt to changes are basic abilities. Resolving the leader's dilemma, solving problems and maintaining the leader's prestige are basic requirements.
If you can't do these, don't expect to be a good secretary.
After Liu Hongsu came out, she was still smiling, but no matter how you looked at it, it seemed forced.
Hu Jiao was a little unsure, but his attitude remained respectful.
Liu Hongsu sighed and stood outside the door without coming in. "Secretary Hu, I'm leaving. You must come to me some other day."
Hu Jiao hastily agreed. There would be more and more banquets in the future, and the relationship with the Development and Reform Commission must be maintained well to lay a foundation for the future. Is he going to be a secretary for the rest of his life?
After sending Liu Hongsu to the stairs, the director repeatedly refused Hu Jiao's request to send him down.
Ten minutes later, Zeng Mingcai, director of the Provincial Environmental Protection Department, knocked on Hu Jiao's office door.
With Liu Hongsu's advice, Hu Jiao spread his hands and said with a helpless smile, "Director Zeng, it's my first day at work, and there are some things I haven't figured out yet. I know you like Pu'er, but I'm not sure."
Zeng Mingcai looks a bit rustic, thin, small, slightly bald, and his hair is a little messy. It is probably because the wind outside is strong and Director Zeng does not have enough vegetation, so it cannot stop the raging wind.
No wonder he could become the Director of the Environmental Protection Department. He has the image of a man who gets things done.
Hu Jiao was thinking this, but Zeng Mingcai blinked his eyes and smiled in a simple and honest way, "I understand, Secretary Hu, you don't have to be polite. Today, I am here to be criticized. Please ask the leader first if I can go in now? When we are done, we can talk again, brothers."
Hu Jiao hurriedly waved his hand, "Mr. Zeng, you and my father are of the same generation. How dare I mess up our generations? Please take a seat. I'll go in and take a look."
Zeng Mingcai chuckled and said "yes, yes", without showing any awareness of being criticized.
Hu Jiao thought, Director Liu thought it was okay just now, but he was criticized. Now Director Zeng came and said he was waiting to be criticized, and he looked very relaxed.
Each one of them is not simple.
When Hu Zhongzhi heard that Zeng Mingcai was here, a smile appeared on his face, "Oh, let this old guy come in."
Hu Jiao's expression changed slightly, as expected!
When Zeng Mingcai returned to the secretary's office, he was standing in front of the "Ningjing Zhiyuan" and muttering something. When he heard the door open, he lowered his voice and asked, "What did the secretary say?"
Hu Jiao looked at the smiling face that he originally thought was simple and honest, and now he felt that it was cunning. He couldn't help but deliberately frowned and said with a heavy snort, "Oh, let this old guy come in."
Zeng Mingcai laughed, looking extremely handsome, and patted Hu Jiao's shoulder with great enjoyment, "Brother, we just opened a new store, we don't have any people or guns, I won't mess with you, when things over there are done, let's get together, ah, we agreed to get together."
Hu Jiao smiled bitterly, "Director Zeng, if you keep calling me brother, I will never accept your invitation to dinner."
Zeng Mingcai pretended to be serious, but he was able to achieve a humorous effect. "Okay. I recognize you as my brother. Oh, no, don't call me brother, Secretary Hu! Hehe, I'll go in first, lest the secretary trick me again."
Hu Jiao looked at him with some contempt. This old fellow, is he just waiting to be fooled?
And the more you eat, the happier you will be.
Nearly an hour later, around noon, the door of the secretary's office rang. Hu Jiao got up hurriedly, opened the door and saw Hu Zhongzhi walking out with his arm around Zeng Mingcai's shoulder, smiling. Zeng Mingcai didn't dare to move, and wanted to fall behind, but was afraid that the secretary would not be able to put his arm around his shoulder.
"Hu Jiao, go and arrange lunch. Old Zeng will eat with us." After saying that, he exerted force with his hands and pulled Zeng Mingcai to his side like a monkey, "Let's go. Don't act like a little wife in front of me."
Hu Jiao went ahead and rushed downstairs before the two of them. He was a little anxious as he didn't say hello in advance. He hoped that the small restaurant would have everything ready.
Going to the first floor, Hu Jiao poked his head in as Wang Jianxin had pointed him out. "Hello, I'm the new secretary..."
A middle-aged woman came up to me with a smile on her face. "Secretary Hu, right? Are the leaders going to have dinner? How many people?"
Hu Jiao smiled and said, "It's the secretary and Director Zeng of the Environmental Protection Department. That dish..."
"My name is Cheng Ying, if you don't mind, call me Sister Cheng. I'll take care of the food, don't worry!"
Hu Jiao still smiled. This Cheng Ying was a little impatient. Was he pretending or doing it on purpose? He interrupted her twice, but he was accurate.
Cheng Ying turned and ran to a window, knocking on the glass, "Lunch No. 1, add two dishes of Director Zeng's taste, small hall No. 4, hurry up."
After hearing a response from inside, Cheng Ying ran back and approached Hu Jiao, whispering, "Secretary Hu..."
"Sister Cheng, just call me Hu Jiao." Hu Jiao also imitated her.
Cheng Ying chuckled, her round face full of joy, "Okay, what do you like to eat? I'll have someone make it for you."
At this time, Hu Zhongzhi and Zeng Mingcai had separated and walked over one after the other. Cheng Ying crossed her hands on her lower abdomen, and her movements were quite decent. She stretched out her hand and led the way. The posture was no worse than that of a five-star hotel.
Hu Jiao was secretly grateful. He really couldn't find the way. He just heard that it was Small Hall No. 4, but he didn't know which way to go.
With Cheng Ying's help, he immediately solved the problem.
Small hall number four needs to be turned to the front and inserted into the innermost room at the back.
After Cheng Ying opened the door, Hu Jiao walked in quickly and pulled out two chairs. Hu Zhongzhi smiled and nodded approvingly, pointing at Zeng Mingcai to sit down, and then said to Cheng Ying, "Add two dishes, boiled chicken and pork trotters in clear soup."
After Cheng Ying agreed, he quickly went to arrange the dishes.
Just as Hu Jiao was about to leave, Hu Zhongzhi stopped him and said, "Sit down and eat . I ordered those two dishes for you. Follow me, and you won't go hungry."
Hu Jiao was just surprised, white-cut chicken and pork trotter in clear soup were his favorites. He didn't expect that Hu Zhongzhi ordered it for him.
The art of leadership.
Of course, it also reflects the care of the elders. I didn’t expect that Secretary Hu also knew what dishes he liked to eat.
Hu Jiao felt hot in his heart and his nose was sour. Apart from his father, even his wife Juanjuan was not very clear about it. He had never mentioned it on his own initiative because Juanjuan had to take care of the children and cook. But the poached chicken required a lot of cooking skills and took a lot of time.
When the mother was in good health, she could eat it often. But since she was injured, she seemed to have forgotten her son’s taste.
Zeng Mingcai was even more surprised!
Secretary Hu personally helped his secretary to order food. This, this, this is a bit wrong.
Although Hu Jiao's father is now the head of the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee, it is unreasonable for Hu Zhongzhi to curry favor with him. Could the rumor be true?
Are Hu Zhongzhi and Hu Jianguo as close as brothers?
Hu Zhongzhi has no children, so he treats Hu Jiao as his own child?
If it is true, the secretary in front of me needs to be re-evaluated.
The dishes were served quickly, including white-cut chicken and pork knuckle in clear soup, which should be ready-made. Hu Zhongzhi ordered some low-alcohol medicinal wine, one liang per person, and was not allowed to drink more.
While eating and chatting, Zeng Mingcai deliberately teamed up with Hu Jiao and told an old joke: tofu is my life, and when I see meat, I don’t even want my life.
Hu Zhongzhi smiled, was in good spirits, and ate two bowls of rice.
Hu Jiao was very relaxed. He didn't have breakfast this morning, and after drinking a few cups of tea, he was already showing signs of trembling in his hands and feet.
Ever since he passed the Phoenix Martial Arts Recruitment, Hu Jiao became extremely serious about eating and never left any food in his bowl. He couldn't control the leftovers, but he had to finish his meals.
Seeing Hu Jiao concentrating on eating, Hu Zhongzhi seemed even more satisfied, with an undisguised smile on his face. Zeng Mingcai became more and more certain of his judgment. It seemed that if there was a chance, he should spend more time with Minister Hu.
Cheng Ying stood by the side, pouring tea, adding food, and handing out towels. His service was just right, making people feel like they were in spring breeze.
Seeing Hu Jiao constantly moving his chopsticks towards the boiled chicken and pork trotters while eating, Cheng Ying knew what was going on and wondered whether it was a good thing or a bad thing for Lan Xincheng and his brother to be sent out this time.
Then I thought, no matter whether he is good or bad, he is Hu Mi now, and Hu Mi is really handsome.
