Fang Zhicheng waved his hand, his face became serious, and he said solemnly: "Sister Hui, I did this not without a purpose. I just hope that you can be my strong backing at any time."
Li Hui gazed into Fang Zhicheng's eyes which were full of sunshine and righteousness, nodded without hesitation and promised, "Director Fang, you have worked with me for a year and you should know me well. I am an emotional person. You have given so much to me, I will never betray you." After saying that, Li Hui stretched out her index and middle fingers and made a very vicious oath.
Fang Zhicheng did not interrupt Li Hui. He observed everything silently. After all, he could not easily give the China Merchants Group, a large business, to one person. Only when he was sure that Li Hui was loyal enough, would Fang Zhicheng let her go.
He nodded, stretched out his hand, gently pulled down Li Hui's raised wrist, and said with a smile: "Sister Hui, I believe you. From now on, as long as I, Fang Zhicheng, can rise step by step, I will never forget what you said today, Sister Hui."
Li Hui felt the warmth coming from Fang Zhicheng's palm. For some reason, her heart beat faster. She felt like her cheeks were burning. She quickly retracted her hands and lowered her head.
Fang Zhicheng was a little surprised. He didn't know why Li Hui acted like a little woman, but he didn't think much about it. He said softly, "Sister Hui, get ready. I will hand over the work to you gradually in the next few days. The future of China Merchants Group will be in your hands."
Li Hui hummed, quickly stood up, and left the director's office a little bit inappropriately.
Fang Zhicheng looked at Li Hui's slim back, was slightly startled, suddenly realized something, and quickly shook his head to dispel the wild thoughts in his mind.
Next, Fang Zhicheng made several phone calls, mainly to explain the corresponding arrangements after he left China Merchants. Now, except for Xiong Dechao, the other three people in China Merchants are all from his camp. As for the vacancies in the existing establishment after he left, Fang Zhicheng had already thought about it, which was reserved for Li Hui. The few calls he made were to several people hidden in the dark. These people were all recruited by Fang Zhicheng himself to China Merchants. Now they are just ordinary clerks, but the spark he left in China Merchants will be of great use in two years or even a few years.
Since he had left China Merchants Group, Fang Zhicheng no longer needed to do everything himself. Leaving Li Hui enough space was the correct way of management. As long as he could keep track of Li Hui's movements at all times, he could mobilize the trend of the entire China Merchants Group. Knowing people and making good use of them was the essence of management.
After sorting out everything, Fang Zhicheng received a call from Zhong Yang.
"Zhao Heping is dead!" Zhong Yang sighed, a little regretful. Because Zhao Heping was the key figure in connecting the underground money houses and the Yinzhou officialdom, if Zhao Heping could be found, it would be of great help in completely eliminating the termites in the Yinzhou officialdom. Once Zhao Heping died, the chain was broken. Because Fan Xin'an had been in contact with Zhao Heping, he admitted that there would be a lot of extra funds from Zhao Heping every year, but he didn't know where the funds came from.
Therefore, Zhong Yang judged that Zhao Heping’s death was a bit strange!
Fang Zhicheng was silent for a long time, and said in a deep voice: "Don't disclose Zhao Heping's death for the time being. There are already many rumors in Dongtai. If they spread out, people will be even more panicked. It is better to handle it in a low-key manner. As for Zhao Heping's family, I will go to express my condolences and try my best to win a good reputation for Zhao Heping. This is also the utmost I can do."
Zhong Yang sighed, tasting the implication of Fang Zhicheng's words, and was also surprised by his decision, because it coincided with the instructions from above. The problem of underground banks should stop here, and should not be magnified. After all, it is not easy to achieve the current results. If you continue to dig deeper, then the forces of that party will not be so passive, and may even incite the masses to launch large-scale mass incidents - this is the overall situation!
After hanging up the phone with Zhong Yang, Fang Zhicheng walked to the window. A strong wind was blowing outside, and the branches with scattered yellow leaves were shaking. The sky was covered with a layer of haze, and there was a faint sign of snow and wind.
Volume 3: Tenglong, the county government!
Chapter 0313: Step Up and Become a Supporting Role
Many people couldn't understand why Fang Zhicheng chose to stay in Dongtai County when he could have been transferred to the city. People go to higher places, and water flows to lower places. Many people thought that Fang Zhicheng was too naive and gave up a bright future without careful consideration.
Although county officials have more real power, they are at a lower level after all. Now that he has accumulated enough grassroots experience, he can return to the city and choose a powerful department to gain experience. This is far wiser than staying in Dongtai.
Wang Ke, deputy secretary-general of the municipal party committee and director of the office, made a long phone call to Fang Zhicheng about this.
"Zhicheng, you are too impulsive this time. The Municipal Party Committee Office has already reserved a position for you, the director of the First Secretary Department, at the level of deputy director. This is a position that many people are vying for, but you plan to stay in Dongtai. Isn't this just giving it to others for nothing?" Wang Ke has a good relationship with Fang Zhicheng, so he spoke more directly. When Fang Zhicheng first entered the Municipal Party Committee Office, he studied under Wang Ke, so Wang Ke could be considered half of Fang Zhicheng's teacher.
Wang Ke was also sincere to Fang Zhicheng. If Fang Zhicheng had not become the secretary of the municipal party committee and had not spoken well of him in front of Song Wendi, how could he have his current position? Hearing that Fang Zhicheng was unwilling to return to the city and wanted to stay in Dongtai for a while, Wang Ke was inevitably a little angry.
Wang Ke pondered that no matter how great the potential of Dongtai was, it was after all just a subordinate county of Yinzhou. If he kept himself in such a small space, it would be like a frog in a well looking at the sky, which was too closed.
Fang Zhicheng could guess what Wang Ke meant. With the Qi Group project and the Golden Street project, he had already gained enough capital for his political achievements in Dongtai. If he returned to the city while the iron was hot, he would definitely be valued. If he stayed in Dongtai now and waited for the heat of his political achievements to cool down, it would not have the same effect as it does now.
Moreover, news came from the province that after the end of this municipal party committee, Song Wendi would most likely be transferred elsewhere. A new emperor chooses new ministers, and Fang Zhicheng would no longer have any support in the city. It would not be so easy for him to return to the city.
Others thought that Fang Zhicheng had some special identity that allowed him to move up so quickly in such a short period of time. However, Wang Ke knew Fang Zhicheng inside and out and understood that Fang Zhicheng had reached his current position step by step, relying entirely on his own strength and luck, which was not easy.
More importantly, Fang Zhicheng has his current status thanks to Song Wendi. If Song Wendi leaves Yinzhou, Fang Zhicheng will be nothing.
Fang Zhicheng sighed and smiled, "Director Wang, the reason why I stayed in the county is because I deeply feel that I can learn a lot at this level. Now I may be able to find a good position if I return to the city, but I can gain more practical experience in Dongtai County. I feel that I have many shortcomings and need to go through a lot of hardships to make myself more fulfilled."
Wang Ke smiled helplessly and said, "I know you have your own ideas. Well, you are still young, and it won't be a big deal to stay in the county for another year or two. However, I have to remind you to keep up with Secretary Song's footsteps."
Fang Zhicheng smiled, thinking that Wang Ke had changed a lot now. He saw things more clearly than two years ago, and his pedantry had been removed. He said softly, "I know what's going on. By the way, I heard recently that there's a lot of support for you to be elected as the secretary general of the municipal party committee."
Wang Ke sighed and said in a deep voice: "From what I know, my chances of winning are slim."
"Oh?" Fang Zhicheng raised his eyebrows and asked in confusion, "You are the deputy secretary-general of the municipal party committee. It is only natural for you to become the secretary-general of the municipal party committee. What is the variable here?"
Wang Ke said in a deep voice: "It's hard to explain. Secretary Song talked to me a few days ago and took out a complaint material of mine, which listed many false charges against me. Not only did Secretary Song receive these materials, but almost all the Standing Committee members also had a copy. Even if those materials were groundless, the opponent's tactics were too ruthless, so they would definitely hold back."
Fang Zhicheng could understand Wang Ke's current situation. There were many similar cases in the officialdom. When competing for the same position, opponents would use all their tricks to snipe at each other. Although Wang Ke was a little more experienced, how could he be a match for those wily and calculating people
Fang Zhicheng comforted him, "You don't have to think too much. Secretary Song is a leader who knows what's going on. He will definitely give you justice."
Fang Zhicheng did not ask who Wang Ke's main competitor was. After all, he was not strong enough in the confrontation at the deputy department level. The secretary general of the municipal party committee was the chief steward of the government and held an important position. After Ding Nengren was dismissed, a replacement was promoted from a subordinate county, but he could not adapt to the position of secretary general and was eventually transferred away.
Now there is a great opportunity in front of Wang Ke. Once successful, Wang Ke will be promoted to deputy department level and truly become an important figure in Yinzhou. But Fang Zhicheng analyzed that Song Wendi would not easily give this position to Wang Ke, not because of his lack of ability, but because of his lack of qualifications and courage.
The secretary-general of the municipal party committee needs to coordinate the work among the standing committee members. Wang Ke was only promoted in the past two years and lacks experience. He needs another five or six years to build a solid foundation before he can make further progress.
Fang Zhicheng did not say these words explicitly. Wang Ke was in the bureau and he could not see the situation clearly. Once he calmed down, he would definitely figure everything out.
According to his understanding of Song Wendi, even if the complaint was partially true, if Song Wendi was determined to help Wang Ke get promoted, he could help him resist it. After all, Song Wendi now had absolute control over Yinzhou. The reason why he communicated with Wang Ke was to tactfully indicate that Wang Ke needed to calm down and not to act too hastily.
After chatting with Wang Ke for a long time, Fang Zhicheng hung up the phone. He took out a cigarette box from his pocket, lit it, put it in his mouth, and looked around.
Although it is still in a large compound, this office is now four or five square meters larger than the original office of the director of investment promotion.
It has been half a month since Fang Zhicheng moved from the Investment Promotion Bureau to the county government office building. He asked himself honestly and felt that he had not yet adapted to the change in his status.
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