Climbing the Career Ladder

Chapter 29

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Ma Xiangnan waved his hand and sighed, "No need for condolences. I want to ask you to do me a favor..."

"What's the matter?" Xiao Shan raised his eyebrows.

Ma Xiangnan sneered and said, "Catch Xu Peng, the leader of the trouble today, and teach him a lesson."

Xiao Shan was slightly startled, and said softly: "He hit someone, so we have reason to detain him. Don't worry, I will help you vent your anger."

"Thank you very much. I'll treat you to a drink after I'm discharged from the hospital." Seeing that Xiao Shan was very loyal, Ma Xiangnan felt much happier.

The mayor's office was filled with smoke.

Xia Xiang put out the cigarette butt in the ashtray, a strange smile appeared on his face, and he said, "I didn't expect Ma Xiangnan to suffer such a big loss."

"This is good news for us. Ma Xiangnan is not a concern, but he has the secret support of that old man behind him. If that old man gets angry, Song Wendi might not be able to bear it." Executive Vice Mayor Deng Boyu said proudly.

Xia Xiang nodded and frowned, saying, "Although Yinzhou Heavy Machinery has been losing money for many years, the government's financial allocation has never stopped, because the provincial and municipal leaders have given the old man some face. The reason why I didn't touch Yinzhou Heavy Machinery is because the old man takes good care of Ma Xiangnan. This time Song Wendi kicked a piece of iron plate. Although Ma Xiangnan was beaten, it was not necessarily instructed by Song Wendi, but with Ma Xiangnan's personality, he will definitely make a big deal, and then the old man will definitely come forward. Although Song Wendi has a strong relationship in the provincial party committee, how can he compare with the old man's means?"

Deng Boyu asked softly: "Then should we just go with the flow?"

Xia Xiang waved his hand and said mysteriously: "Let's just sit back and watch the fight between the tigers. After all, Ma Xiangnan is not a good guy. If Song Wendi can defeat this tiger, it will be beneficial to us."

Deng Boyu was slightly startled, thinking that he was still not as calm as Xia Xiang, and smiled awkwardly: "Mayor Xia is still thinking far ahead."

Xia Xiang sat down at his desk, tapping his fingers gently on the tabletop, and said softly, "We must now focus our energy on the Yuhu Ecological Zone. Just now, we received news from the Development and Reform Commission that Song Wendi plans to transform the Yuhu Ecological Zone."

"Oh?" Deng Boyu's eyebrows jumped and he said unhappily, "Such a big thing, why didn't you inform the government in advance?"

Xia Xiang sneered and said, "Song Wendi hasn't put himself in the right position yet. He's stretched his hand too far. He knows that if he tells us, he will definitely be resisted, so he contacted the Development and Reform Commission first. This is also a test to see how we react."

"So what should we do now?" Deng Boyu always obeyed Xia Xiang's words, knowing that Xia Xiang probably already had a plan in mind.

Xia Xiang knocked heavily on the table twice and said in a deep voice: "Song Wendi's biggest weakness right now is the Standing Committee. You should keep in step with me in the near future. Doesn't he want to add more Standing Committee members and adjust the division of labor among the Standing Committee members? We naturally have to give him a warning."

Deng Boyu realized that Xia Xiang was finally going to use the Standing Committee to deal a heavy blow to Song Wendi, and nodded quickly, "Mayor Xia, please rest assured that the development of our Yinzhou will not be allowed to be dictated by an outsider."

The phenomenon of xenophobia in Yinzhou's officialdom has always been very serious. The Quan'an Gang originally occupied eight seats in the Standing Committee. It is still very difficult for Song Wendi to control the Standing Committee.

After returning to the office, Fang Zhicheng prepared some materials and was ready to report to Song Wendi on the afternoon's investigation. At this time, Wei Min came in from outside. Fang Zhicheng greeted him, knocked on the door and reported, and then Wei Min went into the inner room.

About half an hour later, Wei Min came out of the office. From his expression, he looked very serious. It seemed that the original plan had undergone a major change.

Fang Zhicheng went in and made a cup of tea for Song Wendi. Seeing that Song Wendi was frowning, he suddenly asked, "Boss, is there a problem with Ma Xiangnan?"

Song Wendi slowly raised his head, glanced at Fang Zhicheng indifferently, and said softly: "The old leader came forward and just now on the phone, hoping that I would show mercy to Yinzhou Heavy Machinery."

Fang Zhicheng was slightly startled. Although he had not been in Yinzhou officialdom for long, he had naturally heard of the deeds of the old leader. He sighed softly, "No wonder Ma Xiangnan is so arrogant. It turns out that there is such a great god behind him."

Song Wendi sneered and said unhappily: "The old leader has been retired for so many years, but he still controls Yinzhou in his hands. This is a bit too much."

Fang Zhicheng didn't expect that Song Wendi's rebellious psychology towards the old leader was so serious. He guessed that the tone of the old leader's personal call to Song Wendi might not be very good.

Fang Zhicheng advised softly: "Boss, Yinzhou Heavy Machinery has always had serious problems. There is a common reason why many people ignore it. You need to calm down."

Song Wendi reached for the cigarette box, and Fang Zhicheng took out a lighter from his pocket and lit it for him.

Song Wendi exhaled a puff of smoke, a sharp light flashed in his eyes, and he asked softly: "Xiao Fang, how do you think we should do this?"

Fang Zhicheng said in a deep voice: "If you want to break up the Quan'an Gang, this is a good opportunity. The Quan'an Gang is divided into two camps. One camp is the direct lineage of the old leader, represented by Ma Xiangnan and Liu Qiangdong, and the other camp is the new force headed by Xia Xiang. They seem to be a whole, but there are many conflicts between them. Boss, you can take advantage of the conflict between the two and reap the benefits."

Seeing that Fang Zhicheng's analysis made sense, Song Wendi couldn't help but stare at him, thinking that this kid had some talent, and then said, "Then how do we take advantage of the conflict between them?"

Fang Zhicheng smiled and said, "Ma Xiangnan has been in control of Yinzhou Heavy Machinery for many years. If the Commission for Discipline Inspection investigates him, he will definitely be in trouble. If Ma Xiangnan is trapped in a deadly situation, the other faction will definitely beat him up, and the contradictions within the Quan'an Gang will intensify. Boss, aren't you going to add a standing committee and adjust the division of labor among the standing committee members? If their contradictions intensify, won't you get what you want?"

Song Wendi's brows relaxed, and he pointed at Fang Zhicheng and said with a smile: "I was wrong. I didn't expect you to have so many bad intentions."

Fang Zhicheng scratched his head and smiled awkwardly: "Boss, how can you say that? Am I not thinking about you?"

"It's a good idea, but it's not that easy to execute. We need to have a backup plan." Song Wendi's expression eased, he laughed twice, and suddenly he was startled again: "No matter what the final result is, Ma Xiangnan must be dealt with. I can't tolerate such a termite."

Fang Zhicheng thought to himself that Song Wendi was upright, and secretly felt lucky. He was even more determined to follow Song Wendi closely, because if a secretary followed a leader with an unrighteous style, he might be implicated one day and fall to the bottom. Only by following a leader with integrity can one guarantee a future that can withstand the storm.

In fact, most officials who can reach the level of municipal party secretary already have certain spiritual pursuits. They do not demand too much in terms of material things and pay more attention to self-cultivation.

Fang Zhicheng suddenly came up with another plan and said, "Boss, I have a key person now who may be able to leave Ma Xiangnan no room for maneuver."

"Oh?" Song Wendi's eyes revealed a hint of anticipation.

Chapter 0022 A brief balance of interests

In a remote interrogation room at the Guomahe Street Police Station in Jinqiao District.

Xu Peng's cheeks were red and swollen, but his eyes were unusually bright. Sitting opposite him was a burly police officer. Seeing that Xu Peng still refused to give in, he was somewhat impressed and said in a deep voice: "You are a real man, but you have caused a big trouble today. If you don't explain in detail, I'm afraid you will have to suffer more. Otherwise, just admit it!"

"Bah!" Xu Peng spat on the ground with some blood in the spit. He sneered, "What do you want me to admit to that is made up?" Xu Peng was very alert. He realized that the two police officers opposite him were trying to induce him to confess. He was very clear-headed and knew that if he confessed, the consequences would be disastrous, as the blame would be directed at an important leader.