Chapter 81 Jiang Yifan
Among the deputy secretaries-general of the Longtong Municipal Government, Liu Luo ranks fifth. He is in charge of logistics and reception, and also serves as the director of the Office Affairs Bureau. If the duties of stewards in ancient times are divided according to this, he would be in charge of internal affairs.
Wang Haixing is one of the external affairs directors.
Hu Jiao's residence is in the inner courtyard of the municipal government guesthouse. There are five small buildings here. The exterior walls are inlaid with purple-red tiles, and vines are planted along the corners of the walls. Windows are hidden in between. Each small building has an independent courtyard.
The space is not big, but it is quiet.
There are small courtyards in the big courtyard, and the courtyards are independent of each other. Liu Luo introduced that they can only make do with this place because the Standing Committee Courtyard cannot be vacated for the time being.
Of course, the subtext also shows that Hu Jiao is not a member of the Standing Committee and cannot enjoy equal treatment.
But Hu Jiao wouldn't care.
He is in a very heavy mood now. The development of a city or a place can be basically inferred from the commodity exchange, urban appearance, market and so on.
Longtong is a typical traditional agricultural city with a weak industrial foundation, let alone any high-tech industries. The tourism industry is limited by transportation development and is in name only.
Let’s start the Long March from the beginning, step by step.
This is a brand new beginning.
After settling in, Liu Luo sought Hu Jiao's advice and decided not to arrange special service personnel. He only asked the guesthouse to arrange people to clean the place every two days. As for eating, they naturally ate whatever they could get in the small restaurant of the guesthouse.
Next are Hu Jiao’s driver and secretary. According to regulations, there is no designated full-time driver, and it is impossible to designate a full-time secretary either.
But it is the same everywhere. Most leading cadres above the rank of deputy county magistrate have privately assigned full-time drivers and secretaries.
Hu Jiao did not have any special requirements and left everything to the government office.
Wang Haixing would not arrive for another two days, so Hu Jiao planned to take some time to visit the various departments under his charge to familiarize himself with the personnel and affairs.
According to the original distribution, as the deputy mayor, he had little real power. He was under cross-management by the party and the government, with the secretary and the mayor above him, in charge of science, education, culture, and health. However, if he really had to give orders, it was likely to be ineffective.
Liu Luo left behind the off-road vehicle. The driver was an experienced man in his late 50s named Li, a native of Longtong, a retired soldier, and the current full-time driver of the CPPCC Chairman. Later, for unknown reasons, he returned to the Municipal Office from the CPPCC.
Now Liu Luo arranged Lao Li to Hu Jiao, and neither party raised any objections. Lao Li seemed very calm, probably because he had been in the government for many years and did not have any worries.
Hu Jiao discovered that Lao Li and Sanmei's Lao Tao were similar in generation. They were almost the first generation of full-time administrative drivers for party committees and governments at all levels after the reform and opening up. They were experienced and very disciplined and would not do anything behind the backs of their superiors.
Of course, this doesn’t mean that they don’t have any selfish motives. At this age, most of them are worried about their children’s work and marriage.
Lao Tao is like this, he is nearly fifty years old, and he is still traveling and running errands. So Hu Jiao analyzed that Lao Li should also have this consideration.
However, CPPCC Chairman Zhang Taifu served as deputy mayor for two terms before retiring. Before becoming deputy mayor, he also served as county party secretary for two terms in Longtong's largest county. It can be said that he held a major leadership position for a long time. Why didn't he help Lao Li?
It still takes time. Hu Jiao needs time to get familiar with the future work environment and the various colleagues he will get along with. Others also need time to get familiar with the new young deputy mayor.
Old Li was sent home to rest. Today's activities are temporarily over. He will officially go to work tomorrow. He will have to communicate with the newly assigned secretary, then meet the mayor, and then report on his work to several deputy secretaries of the municipal party committee separately.
Hu Jiao suppressed his chaotic thoughts, called home, and chatted with his son on the phone for a while. His mother and wife kept emphasizing that he should take care of himself.
After Hu Jiao left the welcome party, Zhao Mingfang sat in his office with a smile on his face. He thought the newly appointed deputy mayor was very interesting, young, well-mannered, and seemed a little dull.
There were no slogans or flattery, just a statement. In a word, it sounded a bit high-profile, but Zhao Mingfang didn't dislike it.
Very interesting.
So the more Zhao Mingfang thought about it, the funnier it got. There was going to be some excitement at the municipal government. After being used to seeing so many sullen bureaucrats, a figure like this suddenly appeared. Maybe it would bring a new look to Longtong?
Zhao Mingfang closed his eyes and tapped the table with his fingers. A scent of tea wafted into his nose. Shen Yifu was his cousin's husband. Their relationship was very secretive. Except for a few important people, no one in Southwest Province knew the inside story.
Before Hu Jiao came, Shen Yifu had already made it clear that if you want to work as a vice-provincial governor and retire, this person is crucial.
Zhou Shengling has been here for two years, and has been fighting with him openly and secretly, but has never gained the upper hand.
The Director of the Finance Bureau is his man, and he also has a firm control over the Organization Department. He has made a lot of noise at the Standing Committee meetings several times.
Go ahead and make a fuss, no one will listen to you anyway. Zhao Mingfang is like a calm spider sitting in his own territory and won't allow anyone to interfere.
He knew that some leaders of the provincial party committee had some opinions on this.
So during this period, he took the initiative to give up some not very important personnel appointments.
The horse needs to run, and it also needs to eat grass.
Li Hong, the secretary general of the municipal party committee, gently knocked on the secretary's office. Zhao Mingfang smiled. Li Hong smiled softly, "The secretary is in a good mood. Is it because of Deputy Mayor Hu?"
Zhao Mingfang nodded, "Have you heard about it?"
Li Hong is 46 years old, a military-to-civilian cadre. He is capable and efficient, and has a decisive temperament.
He is also thoughtful and has great writing skills. He was a top literary and artistic figure in the army and is good at handling all kinds of official documents.
He is one of Zhao Mingfang's three major assistants in the Longtong Municipal Party Committee.
The other two are Organization Minister Jiang Aihua and Executive Vice Mayor Wu Jinshan.
"Hehe, it's a bit unconventional. Maybe our style is different from that of developed areas. It's good that way, the government has been a bit dull lately." Li Hong smiled indifferently, revealing a mouthful of white teeth.
"Let's take a look first. He's younger now. I heard he was a good hand at economics over there before." Zhao Mingfang lifted up the teacup and tasted it while sniffing it.
Li Hong nodded, looking a little serious. "I heard that he took classes at the provincial party school there. In terms of theory, he studied under Professor Wang. He was very influential. I have a comrade who attended his classes and said that his level was very high."
Zhao Mingfang heard this information for the first time. He looked at Li Hong with doubts, "Oh, there is such a thing. Xiao Hu has a high degree, spanning three majors, which is rare. I didn't expect that his theory is so solid. I have to take a closer look."
Li Hong grinned again, "Secretary, to put it bluntly, I am an amateur, and he is the real top scholar."
Zhao Mingfang waved his hand and said, "It depends on the situation. Now that we have just met, it depends on fate, but also on character, right?"
Li Hong nodded. "Look, Deputy Mayor Hu's secretary, do you want me to ask about this?"
Zhao Mingfang remembered what Shen Yifu said and nodded, "Concern the new comrades. How about this, you arrange for Jiang Yifan to go there and tell Aihua that it was my idea."
Li Hong paused, and Zhao Mingfang looked at him and said nothing. Li Hong probably didn't expect Zhao Mingfang to take it so seriously.
Is there someone behind Mayor Hu?
Li Hong nodded, apologized, and was about to leave, but Zhao Mingfang's voice followed her, "Please be more thoughtful."
Li Hong was stunned again. The last time Zhao Mingfang said "put some thought into it" , Li Hong was promoted from deputy secretary-general to secretary-general, and successfully became a member of the Standing Committee.
Oh, Xiao Hu must have a way.
Jiang Yifan is the only son of Organization Minister Jiang Aihua. He graduated from the Law Department of Northwestern University five years ago. He worked in a law firm in the south for three years and successfully passed the lawyer qualification examination.
Later, under the pressure of his father, he returned to Longtong and joined the Municipal Party Committee's Fazhi Section. Under the careful guidance of Li Hong, he has now become a rare all-rounder and a rare talent in the Municipal Party Committee. Among the secretaries above the section level, his status is second only to the three major secretaries. Many people are optimistic about Jiang Yifan's development.
Jiang Yifan is not tall, only about 1.67 meters, but he has a very good temperament. He has a crew cut, wears gold-rimmed glasses, and looks very smart and strong.
Jiang Yifan has two characteristics: he speaks very fast and has strong logical thinking. When talking to people, especially in debates, he can quickly seize on other people's loopholes and flaws and attack them. This is a problem left over from his work as a lawyer. During his two years in the Municipal Party Committee, Li Hong has dulled much of his edge.
Jiang Aihua commented that Li Hong changed the machine gun into a sniper rifle. Machine guns can kill and injure people, which is somewhat heroic, but sniper rifles can kill people with one bullet, which is more disgusting.
Another characteristic of Jiang Yifan is his staring eyes, which is a professional habit of a lawyer. Whoever speaks in front of him will be stared at by him like a thief. If the psychological quality is poor, it will make people feel scared.
These two characteristics make Jiang Yifan's character confident, smart and decisive!
When Li Hong found him and told him to be the secretary of the new Deputy Mayor Hu, Jiang Yifan did not seem surprised at all. Instead, he looked a little impatient, as if he had swallowed a fly.
"What? You don't accept it? He has a bachelor's degree in Chinese language, a master's degree in philosophy... and a doctorate in law! Does Li Mengsheng know about it? Deputy Mayor Hu is one of his disciples, the leader of your legal community, and the other one is named Wen..."
Jiang Yifan almost jumped up. You know, the famous domestic lawyer he admired most was Professor student.
And the doctor surnamed Wen is the daughter of the current Prime Minister.
"So awesome! Uncle Li, you didn't lie to me, did you? Oh, yeah! I remember now! I did hear about this three years ago! His last name is Hu, no wonder it's him. Well, if it's his words, I accept it!"
Li Hong shook her head. "You, after two years, are still stubborn. This time I'll let you go to the government, be careful about your words and actions, and don't cause trouble for your father. Also, follow Deputy Mayor Hu and be consistent in what you say and do."
Jiang Yifan disagreed, "If he has real ability, I will respect him without your explanation. If he is just in name only, humph, I am too lazy to serve him."
Li Hong suddenly frowned, "What's your attitude? Is Professor Li a hypocrite who seeks fame and reputation? Your mentality is unacceptable! I would rather ask Secretary Zhao to find a new job than let you go."
Jiang Yifan was anxious, and hurriedly put on a smile, "Uncle Li, don't be angry! I was wrong, I should criticize you, please don't! I will listen to you and be a good waiter sincerely. I will be a good boy who is well behaved. Okay?"
Li Hong really couldn't do anything with this guy, and he also admired Jiang Yifan's vigor and vitality from the bottom of his heart. He was capable, confident, smart, and quick to react. He was a rare good seedling.
Unfortunately, after working as a lawyer for three years, I always seem aggressive.
This is a taboo in the officialdom. I hope that after being sent out and spending some time with Hu Jiao, he can change his temperament.
So Li Hong once again said earnestly, "Yifan, from the bottom of my heart, I hope you can develop in the legal field, because your personality and your interests can better show your style in the court. However, since you can't defy the oppression of your family, you have to accept your fate! Moreover, being a politician is more challenging than being a lawyer. No matter how good you are as a lawyer, you are nothing more than challenging the rules. But being a politician? You can make the rules!"
Jiang Yifan lowered his head and had to admit that Li Hong did not have too many bureaucratic tendencies. She was also one of the only two people in the Municipal Party Committee who convinced him, the other being Deputy Secretary Yao Qisheng.
Because his personality and temper are similar to those of Deputy Secretary Yao. Unfortunately, Old Yao and his father don't get along well. Now Longtong is roughly divided into three factions, with Zhao Mingfang in the majority and Mayor Zhou in the second. Yao Qisheng's attitude is unclear, but at critical moments, there are always two or three standing committee members standing behind him to support him.
As for Secretary Zhao and his father, Jiang Yifan believes that these are seniors who are conservative and lack sharpness, which has led to the slow development of the entire Longtong.
Because things, work, and even careers all need people to do them, and what kind of people lead what kind of soldiers.
Calculating everything, waiting and watching every step, keeping a close eye on the wind direction above, strangling any unusual movement below, being methodical and methodical, when will this end?
Therefore, Jiang Yifan believes that life is short and we should seize every moment.
I would rather live a life of glory than live a life of mediocrity.
"Uncle Li, I understand. Don't worry!"
Li Hong stared at his expression for a few seconds before nodding, "That's good. You have to remember that there are always people who are better than you. Deputy Mayor Hu is only 30 years old. How can he not have some ability to become a deputy mayor? Okay, go and pack up, I'll say hello to the municipal government. Also, if... he doesn't want you, I suggest you go to the countryside to practice life."
Jiang Yifan couldn't help but shiver. It seemed that these old men were serious this time. If he wanted to continue to live happily in the city, he must follow Deputy Mayor Hu closely.
Jiang Yifan is quite familiar with the operations within the current system. He was just promoted to the rank of section chief this year. If he is demoted, he can at most be the deputy secretary of a township party committee. If his old man is ruthless, he may very likely become a member of a township party committee and a deputy government official.
In that case, when will it end?
Jiang Yifan does not think that he needs to go to the grassroots to hone his skills and accumulate experience. In politics, he attaches more importance to identifying and employing people, integrating human resources and maximizing their effectiveness . This is the foundation of politics.
The so-called political achievements are not the heroism of a certain individual. It is different from court debate and depends on the individual's talent.
What does political deeds involve?
Economic development, urban construction, people's prosperity, and a fair and just social environment.
The next morning, Jiang Yifan was dressed neatly in a well-ironed suit, looking energetic. He would do his best to fulfill his promise no matter what, either not doing it or doing it to the best of his ability.
Hu Jiao had a very good impression of him!
The relationship between people is really amazing.
For example, Li Ya. We have known each other for so many years, but apart from working together in the Inspectorate, we cannot be considered to have really worked together. There have been many opportunities since then, and although Li Ya has repeatedly emphasized that she wants to follow him, unfortunately, there has been no chance so far.
As for Jiang Yifan, Hu Jiao had already developed a liking for him after just their first meeting.
Sharp, shrewd and decisive.
The vigorous and eager spirit shown by the individuals is in sharp contrast to the backwardness of Longtong City.
