He could only say helplessly: "Director Mo, I will arrange for people to continue to observe Fang Zhicheng's every move. If there is any movement, I will inform you as soon as possible."
Mo Jin sighed and said, "Besides that, you have to properly resolve the issues in the industrial park and the urban village."
Jiao Zhengcai asked doubtfully, "Do you think Fang Zhicheng will take measures to break through the problems of the industrial park and the urban village?"
Mo Jin nodded and said, "In the past two years, the industrial park has been unable to attract investment, and the initial government investment has all gone to waste. Before Fang Zhicheng came to Xiaguang, his main achievement in Dongtai City was attracting investment. I think he will use the industrial park as an opportunity to launch a counterattack. As for the village in the city, I always feel a little uneasy."
Jiao Zhengcai reported: "The accounts of the infrastructure construction of the industrial park were sorted out as early as last year. Even if Fang Zhicheng wanted to find fault, he couldn't find any loopholes. Moreover, the industrial park was also the stall left by the old district chief. Could it be that Fang Zhicheng still wants to pursue old accounts? I'm afraid the old district chief will be the first one who won't agree, right?"
Mo Jin pondered for a while and said, "Now he is in the dark and we are in the light. No one knows what tricks he will play."
Jiao Zhengcai whispered, "I will go to District Chief Ma's home tonight to see how he responds."
The two discussed for a while before Jiao Zheng left the office. Mo Jin touched the teacup and took a sip of tea. After the former district chief left Xiaguang District, he originally thought that he would take over the position of district chief, but things went against his wishes and Fang Zhicheng popped up.
Both Jiao Zhengcai and I had followed the lead of the old district chief. Although the old district chief had retired due to age, there were still some things that still required the old district chief's instructions, and I knew how to do them.
As for the district party secretary Deng Shaoqun, Mo Jin knew that he could not get any substantial help from him. Although the old district chief got along well with Deng Shaoqun, they were from different factions after all. If there really was a conflict of interest, Deng Shaoqun would only regard Mo Jin as a pawn.
After dinner, Jiao Zhengcai brought two boxes of high-quality tea to the home of the former district chief. Ma Zhendong is a legendary figure in Hanzhou, the longest-serving leader in the position of district chief. He has been the district chief of Xiaguang District for more than ten years and has dealt with three or four district party secretaries. Each of them praised him and respected him highly, but he was still a director-level cadre until his retirement.
Some people said that Ma Zhendong had offended a senior leader; others said that Ma Zhendong had enough qualifications to move up several levels, but he was only willing to serve as the district chief of Xiaguang District. There were many different opinions, and no one knew why Ma Zhendong stayed in the position of district chief.
The year before last, Ma Zhendong reached the age of retiring, but he stayed in the position for two years. A person worked in a position for so many years, so the Xiaguang District government system left traces of Ma Zhendong. The reason why Deng Shaoqun was supported by many members of the Standing Committee was because Ma Zhendong never sang a different tune and gave strong support.
If Ma Zhendong wanted to compete for power with Deng Shaoqun, Deng Shaoqun would not have much to do.
After ringing the doorbell, Ma Zhendong's wife Huang Meiying opened the door. She was very familiar with Jiao Zhengcai and said with a smile, "Secretary Jiao, you're here?" Jiao Zhengcai used to be Ma Zhendong's secretary. Although Jiao Zhengcai has been the office director in recent years, she still called him like that, which seemed cordial.
Jiao Zhengcai smiled and said, "I have something to ask District Chief Ma..."
Seeing Jiao Zhengcai holding a gift, Huang Meiying did not refuse, which also indirectly showed that she was very familiar with Jiao Zhengcai and did not treat him as an outsider. Huang Meiying took the gift and shouted, "Old Ma, Secretary Jiao is here."
Ma Zhendong shouted in the study: "Come in, just come in. I just wrote a piece of calligraphy, let him see if my kung fu has improved."
Entering the study, I saw Ma Zhendong picking up the pen and writing a heavy stroke. Ma Zhendong liked calligraphy when he was the district head. Sometimes when he was stuck in thinking about a problem, writing a piece of calligraphy would often make him suddenly enlightened.
Jiao Zhengcai leaned over and took a closer look. He saw that the calligraphy was like a dragon swimming out of the sea, carefree and relaxed, with a domineering air. He couldn't help but say, "Great calligraphy!"
Chapter 0455 Spring Love Rain Falls
Ma Zhendong brewed a pot of good tea. Jiao Zhengcai took a sip and sighed, "Old District Chief, to be honest, I came here today because I have something to report."
Ma Zhendong waved his hand and said calmly, "I have already retired. If you have anything to say, go and talk to Secretary Deng. Besides, isn't there a new district head? You are the director of the district government office. If there is anything, you should report it to him immediately. If you report it to me, I can't do anything."
Seeing that Ma Zhendong was calm and indifferent, Jiao Zhengcai smiled bitterly and said, "Old District Chief, you can't just abandon us. No matter where you go, we are your soldiers."
Ma Zhendong took a deep breath and asked, "What's going on? Isn't the new district chief very young?"
Jiao Zhengcai said in a deep voice: "Although this district chief is young, he has a bad temper. He gave Lao Mo a warning on his first day."
Ma Zhendong said: "Young people are full of vigor, it's natural."
Jiao Zhengcai added: "It's been a week since I started working, and there's been no news... His words and actions don't match up, so Lao Mo and I both think he's secretly brewing a storm."
"Storm?" Ma Zhendong laughed. "Xiaguang District is such a small place, where does the storm come from?"
Jiao Zhengcai sighed and said, "Old District Chief, the infrastructure construction of the Economic Development Zone and the construction of urban villages are both dangerous."
Ma Zhendong frowned suddenly and said unhappily, "Xiao Jiao, don't panic. What are the dangers of those two places? Haven't they been audited and documented?"
Seeing Ma Zhendong's attitude, Jiao Zhengcai didn't dare to continue talking and said in a deep voice: "Old District Chief, I'm just reminding you."
Ma Zhendong waved his hand and said in a cold voice, "Don't worry about it. Just do your job well and don't let your imagination run wild. At the same time, tell Mo Jin to be more restrained. Although he is the local boss of Xiaguang District, don't forget that the new district chief is a cadre sent by the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee. He should be tactful and know how to flatter."
Jiao Zhengcai nodded. Although he was a little disappointed with Ma Zhendong's reaction, he could only express his respect. Ma Zhendong was not only his old leader, but also the backbone of many cadres in the Xiaguang District Government.
After leaving Ma Zhendong's house, Jiao Zhengcai called Mo Jin. After listening to Jiao Zhengcai's words, Mo Jin pondered for a moment and sighed, "The old district chief is still the same temper, too cautious, so he has never been promoted in Xiaguang District for so many years. According to Fang Zhicheng's personality, he is not a person who likes to play by the rules. I think he must have some conspiracy."
Jiao Zhengcai whispered: "Then what should we do?"
Mo Jin said: "The old district chief has retired to the second line, so he doesn't like to get involved, but we can't be afraid of trouble. We should take advantage of the fact that Fang Zhicheng has just arrived in Xiaguang District and has not yet established a firm foothold, and force him to leave."
Jiao Zhengcai realized that Mo Jin had his own selfish motives. Fang Zhicheng's position was unstable, so wouldn't he, as the executive deputy district chief, have a chance to become a permanent official
However, Jiao Zhengcai also knew that he did not have many choices now. Fang Zhicheng could not trust him, and it would be very difficult for a district office director who was not trusted by the district mayor to have any great development prospects.
Jiao Zhengcai felt a little regretful. Before the old district chief retired, he had wanted him to be the top leader of a subordinate township, but he had refused. Now he felt caught in a dilemma.
Jiao Zhengcai said: "Director Mo, please rest assured that I will always be on the same side with you. If you need anything, please just let me know."
Mo Jin pondered for a moment, "Continue to help me keep an eye on Fang Zhicheng, and tell me immediately if there is any movement. Also, contact the people related to the industrial park and the urban village, and ask them to keep their mouths shut and not cause any complications."
Jiao Zhengcai knew why Mo Jin was so worried. The industrial park and the urban village were two important political projects proposed by the old district chief and promoted by Mo Jin. Mo Jin's ability to become the executive deputy district chief was also related to these two projects. Jiao Zhengcai, as the link between the old district chief and Mo Jin, knew a lot of inside information. The industrial park and the urban village must not be thoroughly investigated, otherwise many people would be in trouble.
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After entering spring, Hanzhou has been raining a lot. It has been raining for several days since Monday. Fang Zhicheng sat in the Volvo XC60, turned down the volume of the stereo, and called Tong Siqing. Tong Siqing whispered, "I don't know where I am. I've already got off the highway."