Chapter 87: Heavyweight Director
Zhou Shengling frowned. The previous personnel appointments and dismissals were fine as they had been approved at the secretary's meeting. However, the final candidate for the director of the Education Bureau was stuck at the secretary's meeting and was still stuck at the Standing Committee meeting.
What is Wujinshan singing about?
Zhao Mingfang replied at the right time, "What about Deputy Mayor Wu's opinion?"
Wu Jinshan cleared his throat and said, "Let me add something to the Organization Department's investigation. Comrade Liu Luo is a graduate of Fufeng Normal University, and he obtained his university diploma after he started working. And the most important point is that the comrades in the Organization Department may have been careless. Comrade Liu Luo once worked in the Longqing District Education Commission for two years."
Jiang Aihua frowned and said, "Well, I'll investigate it in detail later!" Someone inside the Organization Department was doing something wrong.
Zhao Mingfang's face suddenly became serious. When it came to cadre and personnel work, someone was actually playing tricks. The Party was in charge of personnel, and Zhao Mingfang would never tolerate anyone interfering in this regard, even if it was a very insignificant personal resume.
"Minister Jiang, please find out the cause as soon as possible after the meeting. This involves the political future of the cadres. How could such a mistake be allowed?"
Yao Qisheng spoke slowly, "Let me say a few words. It seems that there are great differences of opinion among the people present on the selection of the director of the Education Bureau. It is not a good idea to continue arguing like this. How about this, we will not discuss the formal appointment for now, but temporarily select someone to take charge of the work for a period of time. I propose that Comrade Liu Luo act as the acting director for a period of time?"
Zhao Mingfang didn't say anything. Zhou Shengling looked at Yao Qisheng meaningfully. The meeting place suddenly became quiet. Some people smoked, some drank tea, and no one expressed their opinions.
At this time, Li Hong looked at Zhao Mingfang, and then slowly said, "How about this, the three candidates proposed by the Organization Department today don't have to go. Comrade Wang Haixing, Deputy Secretary-General of the government, will go. During the investigation of the poisoning incident and the drafting of the education reform plan, Wang Haixing's performance is obvious to all. He has strong coordination skills, solid work, and considerable leadership skills."
As soon as Li Hong finished speaking, the Minister of Propaganda, Deng Yunjing, who had been silent, immediately agreed, "I agree."
Deputy Secretary Du Chen also nodded, "Fatty Wang is good! You can consider him."
Liu Mengjie followed up, "I agree too."
Before Jiang Aihua could say anything, Hu Jiao burst out laughing. "Well... Secretary-General Hu just arrived. Can I introduce Wang Haixing first?"
Hu Weiliang said with a smile, "No, no, I have seen him before. He came to Longtong with you. I have no objection. Let him try first."
Hu Jiao was a little stunned. Today's matter was full of mystery. Unexpectedly, Mayor Zhou, who had been silent, nodded and said, "I think it's okay. Secretary Zhao, what do you think?"
Zhao Mingfang smiled. "We have hit the jackpot by accident. I have no objection. It seems that we have been doing useless work. Old Jiang, first appoint Comrade Wang Haixing as the acting director of the Education Bureau, and let him serve as the deputy secretary-general of the government. Secretary Hu can't do without him for the time being."
Hey, today's Standing Committee meeting was interesting. The regular army didn't make it in time, but the Eighth Route Army broke out of the encirclement.
Is it possible that Fatty Wang is really a lucky man?
Looking at Zhao Mingfang again, the other party smiled back at him in good faith. Hu Jiao suddenly understood. Damn, it turned out that it was the old fox who was doing him a favor. He went through so much trouble. This was the benefit of recruiting him.
Yao Qisheng had a strange look on his face. He looked at Hu Jiao, then at Zhou Shengling, then raised his teacup and took a sip.
In this way, Wang Haixing followed Longtong from Sanmei and achieved a triple jump in less than three months. However, most of the others were deputies enjoying the treatment of full-time employees, but he was a full-time employee enjoying the treatment of deputy employees.
The official appointment document states that after research and decision by the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee, Comrade Wang Haixing will serve as acting director of the Longtong Municipal Education Bureau (deputy division level).
Therefore, Wang Haixing’s official position is acting director of the Longtong Municipal Education Bureau and deputy secretary-general of the Longtong Municipal Government.
After the meeting that day, the fat man got the news and ran to Hu Jiao's office. He moved the fat on his face, rubbed his chubby hands, and kept grinning at Hu Jiao, "Secretary, how can I express my feelings? It would be so nice if I were a girl."
Hu Jiao couldn't help vomiting, "I say, Fatty, you were called here reluctantly, and you were sneaky and cunning after you came. Now you're reaping the benefits? People say that Fatty is kind, honest, and kind-hearted. Why don't I see these good qualities in you? I've never seen a fat guy as mercenary as you."
"How could that be possible? Brother Hu, how can you say that? I have always been upright and honest. Since I came to Longtong with you, I have been facing the sun. You are the sun. Unfortunately, I have lost two kilograms recently! Brother Hu, can you imagine how much two kilograms of fat would pile up on the table?"
Looking at Wang Haixing's greasy white flesh, Hu Jiao gritted his teeth and said, "You are indeed a red star. Don't think I don't know that you have two plans. You said you lost weight, right? I really don't know how much meat you can get after cutting off two kilograms of meat. Come on, cut it off and let's see!"
"No, lunch is not here yet..."
Seeing Hu Jiao getting angry, Wang Haixing quickly turned around and rushed out.
The fat guy got the advantage and still acted like a good kid, but this is exactly where Wang Haixing's cleverness lies. He pretends to be stupid and foolish, and seems to be confused in front of Hu Jiao, but in fact he is smarter than a ghost.
If anyone tells Hu Jiao that fat people are stupid, he will get angry with that person.
Wang Haixing's way of dealing with the world and being an official comes from his father. As the old saying goes, there is no constant position for soldiers and no constant shape for water. This is very appropriate when it comes to the interactions between cadres.
When water is in a cup, it takes the shape of a cup; when it is in a basin, it takes the shape of a basin; when it is in a bottle, it takes the shape of a bottle. When it seeps into the soil, the water becomes soil.
Of course, people should behave in a certain way according to their position. But we should not just go with the flow to adapt to the environment. We should know that dripping water can wear away stone, which means that it can also change the surrounding environment.
Water rises due to momentum and seems weak and harmless, but once it erupts, its destructive power can cause mountains to collapse and the earth to split.
There is also a famous statement in history by Emperor Taizong of Tang: Water can carry a boat, but red can capsize it.
When you are weak, you can follow the trend and change at will. When the time comes, you can take advantage of the trend and rush forward.
So what is Wang Haixing's power?
Hu Jiao.
This was what Wang's father repeatedly reminded him before leaving Sanmei. From now on, he should follow Hu Jiao closely, and they would prosper together and suffer together.
In three months, his father's point of view has been fully confirmed, and Wang Haixing is deeply impressed by it.
When he first met Hu Jiao in Sanmei, he was the deputy director of political research, at the deputy section level. Later, he was promoted to the section level and followed Hu Jiao to Longtong, where he naturally got the treatment of a deputy director.
You have to know that if the promotion from section chief to deputy director is like the middle school entrance examination , then the promotion from deputy director to section chief is like a huge army rushing to take the college entrance examination.
Although the issue of getting a full director's salary has not been fully resolved yet, as the acting director of education, barring any unexpected events, he should be able to be promoted smoothly after a year at most.
While Wang Haixing is confident about this, he is also treading on thin ice. It is better to be safe than sorry. At this Standing Committee meeting, the position of Director of Education was fought over fiercely among the three major factions.
Wang Haixing, who was not even nominated originally, suddenly emerged as a dark horse. It seems that he is a chess piece manipulated by Secretary Zhao of the Municipal Party Committee, one to attack Mayor Zhou and Secretary Yao's faction, and the other to win over Hu Jiao, the new member of the Standing Committee.
Let’s not talk about the fact that Wang Haixing was blessed with a bun falling from the sky and was grinning from ear to ear, but over there, the city’s police chief found Zhao Mingfang to report on his work.
It was called reporting work, but in fact he was just unable to figure things out and was feeling resentful, so he came to vent his anger on his old leader.
"Secretary, I have followed you for more than ten years. Not to mention anything else, in the public security field, I have been the director for six years. Although I have not made any major achievements, I have never made any mistakes. I have always followed the steps of the Municipal Party Committee and served the overall situation." Quan Deyou was angry, but he did not dare to be presumptuous in front of Zhao Mingfang.
Zhao Mingfang nodded. "Deyou, you have done a very solid job. I have seen it all over the years and I have kept it in mind. The public security department depends entirely on you. With you in charge, the municipal party committee is very relieved. For five years, you have made no contributions but have worked hard. It's not that we didn't take you into consideration when adjusting the standing committee this time. It's just that there are some unexpected situations."
Quan Deyou's eyes were filled with grievance and unwillingness. "Secretary, you know me well. I never talk big. Work is not achieved by boasting, but by solid work. I just can't understand how Hu Jiao, who hasn't even grown all his hair, can be qualified..."
Quan Deyou suddenly stopped talking. Zhao Mingfang looked at him sternly. Seeing that Quan Deyou didn't dare to continue, he asked coldly, "Why don't you continue? Director-General, I understand your emotions and you can raise your opinions. Secretary Hu is now the leader of the municipal party committee. He hasn't grown up yet. Is this what you should say? Not to mention that he is your direct leader now, just his identity as deputy mayor is not your turn to throw dirty water!"
Quan Deyou hastily admitted his mistake, "The Secretary is right! I was wrong just now. But... how can I carry out my work in the future? In terms of politics and law, I don't doubt Secretary Hu's leadership level, he is a doctor of law. What about actual work experience? Secretary Zhao, you know that although Longtong has been calm on the surface in the past few years and has been doing well overall, there are still many problems."
Zhao Mingfang nodded. "Even if you didn't come today, I would have asked you to come. I want to talk to you. We have been friends for more than ten years. I can't watch you make mistakes. Let me put it this way, Deyou, you are in your early forties now, don't worry about the gains and losses of the moment. Having a good relationship with Secretary Hu Jiao is far better than the friendship between us."
After saying this, Zhao Mingfang quietly observed Quan Deyou's reaction. If he still couldn't react, he didn't want to say anything else.
Quan Deyou narrowed his eyes and thought seriously. Zhao Mingfang was the secretary of the old provincial party secretary. Now he has a good relationship with the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee Li Minzhu and the organization minister Shen Yifu.
Secretary Zhao said that following Hu Jiao closely is completely better than being able to defeat him. What does this mean?
"Secretary, do you mean to say that Secretary Hu has someone above him? Could it be Secretary Chen?"
Zhao Mingfang remained silent, with a smile hidden in the corner of his mouth. "Find out for yourself. I'm going to tell you a second bottom line. I hope you will cooperate with Secretary Hu Jiao's work wholeheartedly in the future. Don't pretend to obey but secretly disobey him. If anything goes wrong, I will be the first one to not let you go!"
Quan Deyou was shocked. When he looked at Zhao Mingfang, there was confusion, fear, and sadness in his eyes.
Zhao Mingfang shook his head. "Yes, Deyou. There are some things that you can't see clearly unless you reach the corresponding level. You also said at the beginning that we have known each other for more than ten years... thirteen years, right? Throughout this period, we have never had a quarrel. I cherish it very much."
Quan Deyou nodded slowly, "Thank you, Secretary! Thank you for your instructions! If it weren't for your criticism, I would have really made up my mind to trip up Secretary Hu Jiao. I am 42 years old this year. I have been the director for several years thanks to your support. I have indeed developed a sense of pride and complacency. I need to review my previous mistakes and assure you that I will obey Secretary Hu's leadership and fully cooperate with your work."
Zhao Mingfang nodded, "Deyou, I'm very happy that you have such awareness, and I understand your feelings! Everyone hopes to make continuous progress. The party trains and selects cadres. Qualifications and abilities are one aspect, but more importantly, personal qualities. Top leaders must have a broad mind, middle-level cadres must have vision, and low-level cadres must have ability. You are capable, but unfortunately you lack vision. As for your mind, take your time, learn more, and think more. Deyou, you are someone I have high hopes for."
After Quan Deyou left the secretary's office, the cold sweat on his back had not yet dried, and he couldn't help but shiver several times in succession. Fortunately, although he rashly came to Secretary Zhao to complain today, the effect was undoubtedly greater than expected.
He was now thinking about Hu Jiao's background. Who was he? Even Zhao Mingfang, who was always strong-handed, was afraid of him? Judging from Zhao Mingfang's performance, he was not only afraid, but also admired him.
What does it feel like?
Suddenly, Quan Deyou had an idea in his mind: train a successor!
Could it be that Hu Jiao's background was so strong that he could make such a plan in advance? Unfortunately, Zhao Mingfang was too tight-lipped and didn't reveal anything.
Quan De had made up his mind. He had no doubt about Zhao Mingfang's intention. Although he was the chief of the Public Security Bureau, in Zhao Mingfang's eyes, if he wanted to deal with him, he didn't need to be polite or worry too much.
Since he told it so frankly, it showed that Zhao Mingfang had no intention of harming him.
She didn't harm him, but hinted at something, and followed his words to mention the thirteen years of their relationship.
So after Quan Deyou got on the car, he immediately made up his mind to listen to Secretary Zhao and follow Hu Jiao from then on.
When Hu Jiao heard Jiang Yifan's request that Public Security Bureau Chief Quan Deyou come to report on his work, he was stunned. Since it was announced that he would become a member of the Standing Committee and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, Hu Jiao had not moved out of his original deputy mayor's office.
Instead, he stayed in the municipal government, intending to observe quietly and see how the heads of the public security, procuratorial and judicial departments would face him, the new Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission.
I never expected that the first person to come and report on his work would be the most powerful police chief.
Hu Jiao expected that after a period of waiting, the first person to report on his work should be Wu Lixin, the director of the Justice Bureau. Hu Jiao got a preliminary understanding of Wu Lixin from Jiang Yifan.
A scholar-type cadre, he taught at Longtong Education College with his wife before entering politics. Eleven years ago, Wu Lixin transferred to the Procuratorate and has since served as deputy section-level prosecutor of the District Procuratorate, deputy director and director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, and deputy procurator general. He was later transferred to the Municipal Public Security Bureau, where he served as deputy director and deputy secretary of the Party Committee. Five years ago, he lost the competition with Quan De for the position of director and was transferred to the Justice Bureau until now.
Wu Lixin is a well-known talent in the Longtong political and legal system. He graduated from Southwest University of Political Science and Law. After working, he obtained a diploma in inkstone. He was known as the pioneer of discipline inspection in the procuratorate. He handled several major cases that made a sensation .
Unfortunately, since being transferred to the Justice Bureau, due to changes in the scope and content of his work, he has dispersed his energy to judicial publicity and legal education. In recent years, he has paid more attention to family relationships and gradually faded out of people's attention.
In the judicial sector, the public security department is the most important department, and Quande has this native cadre, who has long been branded with the name of Zhao Mingfang.
Hu Jiao was a little uneasy when he heard that such a heavyweight director would come to report on his work the next day. He had never been so conceited that his personal charm was enough to change other people's attitude towards him.
After Jiang Yifan finished his report, he saw Hu Jiao frowning in thought, and he reminded him softly, "Secretary Hu, I heard that the director of the bureau went to the Municipal Party Committee to report to Secretary Zhao this morning."
Hu Jiao nodded. If that was the case, then it was understandable. Zhao Mingfang's recent closeness had already shown that the old fox had grasped his situation, so this proactive show of goodwill was also reasonable.
I sighed in my heart, even if I left Nanzhao, I still couldn’t get out of my uncle’s circle.
"Well, please come in, Mr.
Jiang Yifan looked at the time, "Secretary, it's almost time for dinner, do you want to book a table?"
