After a preliminary exchange with Cheng Hao, Fang Zhicheng returned to the office and looked up the list of candidates for the position of deputy district mayor. Judging from the existing list of four people, it was mainly based on Deng Shaoqun's will. Three of them were originally township party committee secretaries, and the other was a deputy section-level cadre in the district-level agency. This should be the candidate strongly recommended by Mo Jin.
Fang Zhicheng held his chin and thought for a while, then added Zhang Xiaoliang's name in the blank space on the list with a fountain pen. Zhang Xiaoliang and Cheng Hao were completely different in style. Cheng Hao was unruly, while Zhang Xiaoliang was smooth and flexible. If these two could help him and complement each other, they should be able to provide him with some help.
Fang Zhicheng thought about it, called Shang Yan to come in, then put the list in an empty envelope and handed it to her, saying, "Send this material to Minister Wan of the Municipal Party Committee. Be careful not to leak the news. Send it to his home when you get off work."
Shang Yan knew the seriousness of the matter, nodded cautiously, and said: "I guarantee to complete the task!"
Chapter 0482: Conquering the Second Chess Piece
After Wan Heng returned home, he found someone in the house. He was surprised to see a pretty girl chatting with his wife. He knew his wife's character very well and rarely brought guests home. When his wife saw Wan Heng push the door open, she hurriedly greeted him, "Old Wan, you are finally back. Xiao Shang has been waiting for you for a long time."
"Xiao Shang?" Wan Heng searched his mind for a while and finally recognized Shang Yan. He asked with a smile, "Come to see me tonight. What can I do for you?"
Shang Yan quickly stood up, took out the envelope from her bag, and handed it to Wan Heng. Wan Heng took out the list directly from it, read it briefly, and said with a smile: "Go back and tell District Chief Fang that it's not difficult to do, I will help him solve it."
Seeing that he had successfully completed the task, Shang Yan said goodbye and left. After Shang Yan left, his wife said to Wan Heng: "This girl is really enthusiastic. I was coming back from the vegetable market with a bunch of things. It was a coincidence that we chatted for a while and found out that she was looking for you."
Wan Heng shook his head and smiled bitterly, thinking that things couldn't be that simple. The girl surnamed Shang must have known that she was his wife, so she offered to help. However, he didn't point it out, and said, "Is dinner ready? It's not ready yet, is it?"
The wife glared at Wan Heng and said, "Of course I did. I also cooked your favorite braised pork. Go to the bathroom and wash your hands."
Wan Heng walked into the bathroom with a smile on his face. He was actually thinking about the list in his mind. It was not too difficult for the Municipal Party Committee Organization Minister to arrange a deputy district chief position, but the position of Xiaguang District was indeed a bit troublesome. After all, a big incident had just happened in Xiaguang District. Although it was forcibly suppressed, the aftermath was still there. Secretary Xia's eyes were always on that place. Who would be the substitute might still need Secretary Xia's approval.
After Wan Heng came out of the bathroom, the food was already served. He ate two bites and felt that he had no appetite. Then he went into the study, took out the phone book, and started to make calls. The first person was the Organization Minister of the Xiaguang District Committee. He was his direct subordinate. If he called him, he should be able to take it seriously. The second person was the District Committee Secretary Deng Shaoqun. In order to replace that position, he must give him some sweet treats. After making these two calls, Wan Heng breathed a sigh of relief, and at the same time he looked at Fang Zhicheng differently.
Wan Heng took the initiative to secure the position of deputy district chief for Zhang Xiaoliang, which was probably beyond Deng Shaoqun's expectation. Deng Shaoqun could not imagine that Zhang Xiaoliang was actually arranged by Fang Zhicheng, mainly because Zhang Xiaoliang was too inconspicuous. The probability of the director of the Statistics Bureau being promoted to deputy district chief was very small. According to the normal process, Zhang Xiaoliang's career path should first be transferred to the finance, industry and commerce and other more powerful agencies of the same level to serve as the top leader, and then take a step up.
Deng Shaoqun might think that Zhang Xiaoliang is from Wanheng's camp, and that using the position of deputy district chief to do a favor for the Municipal Party Committee Organization Department Minister does not seem to be a loss. Moreover, Wanheng also promised to allocate more places to Xiaguang District in this period of the Municipal Party School's scientific and technological training class.
After thinking everything through, Wan Heng called Fang Zhicheng. Fang Zhicheng had been waiting for this call, but this call could only be made by Wan Heng, and he could not urge him. After all, he needed Wan Heng's help in this matter.
"I have solved the difficult problem you gave me. Deng Shaoqun has agreed to let Zhang Xiaoliang serve as deputy district mayor. However, I am a little curious why you chose him? When I mentioned him, Deng Shaoqun was obviously stunned. He had almost no impression of Zhang Xiaoliang." Wan Heng said with a wry smile.
Fang Zhicheng had just arrived in Xiaguang District not long ago, and Wan Heng would not think that Zhang Xiaoliang was a chess piece that Fang Zhicheng had planted in Xiaguang District a long time ago.
Fang Zhicheng said softly: "It is precisely because Zhang Xiaoliang is unknown and has no obvious camp that I chose to promote him."
Wan Heng nodded and said, "That's a good reason." It was precisely because Zhang Xiaoliang had not done anything outstanding before that Deng Shaoqun agreed so easily to let Zhang Xiaoliang serve as deputy district chief. If Deng Shaoqun knew that Zhang Xiaoliang was promoted by Fang Zhicheng, how could he agree to help Fang Zhicheng gain a foothold and lend a helping hand
Fang Zhicheng is now the acting district chief. One day he will be promoted to the official position and become the real head of the government. He will challenge Deng Shaoqun at that time. Deng Shaoqun may turn a blind eye to it now, but he will never let him become more powerful, especially if he adds a confidant of his to the government. He will not allow this.
When Fang Zhicheng promoted Zhang Xiaoliang, he used a strategy to conceal the truth, which was quite clever.
Of course, since Wan Heng had done so much for Fang Zhicheng, it was impossible for Fang Zhicheng to not express his gratitude to him. After all, Wan Heng and Fang Zhicheng did not have a deep relationship as a foundation before, and there was only a temporary alliance between factions. This alliance was actually not stable and was still based on interests.
Fang Zhicheng knew what Wan Heng needed, so he took the initiative to say, "Secretary Wendi has already learned about it. There will be an opportunity in the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department in the near future. We just need to wait for the right time."
Wan Heng secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Fang Zhicheng say this. The reason why he temporarily showed goodwill to Song Wendi was because there was a vacancy for the third-ranked deputy minister of the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department. The Organization Department had a high status and was a good springboard. If he continued to be promoted to the Minister of Organization, according to his age, it was not impossible for him to eventually become a provincial official.
As a second best option, even if one cannot go further, if he is sent to a local level, he will be an important official of the ruling party.
Wan Heng said "hmm" and said no more. Fang Zhicheng didn't care. This was Wan Heng's character, a little arrogant. He had given himself enough face by using him to conceal the truth. Although Fang Zhicheng and Wan Heng were only one step apart in administrative level, they were far apart in terms of control of power.
Three days later, the district government issued a personnel appointment and dismissal notice, appointing Zhang Xiaoliang as deputy district mayor with a one-year probation period. Once this news was released, it surprised many people, because no one expected Zhang Xiaoliang to stand out. After all, he was originally just the director of the Statistics Bureau, which was a completely unemployed position.
Zhang Xiaoliang had learned the news before the notice was issued. He had been brewing emotions. When he saw the appointment and dismissal notice with his own eyes, he couldn't help but shake his fist fiercely a few times. At the same time, he felt fortunate for his wise move. He did not choose the wrong person. Fang Zhicheng really promoted him as he expected.
Zhang Xiaoliang tried his best to suppress his emotions, but his fingers still trembled, so he dialed the wrong number several times when calling his wife. "Wife, I have good news for you. I succeeded. The district's personnel appointment and dismissal notice is in my hands. I have been promoted to deputy district chief."
Lu Xiaofen was slightly stunned, thinking she had heard wrongly, "Are you sure? We only went to District Chief Fang's house, and he didn't even confiscate our things!"
"Of course I'm not wrong! I'll bring the document back to you tonight..." Zhang Xiaoliang said excitedly.
Lu Xiaofen was still a little skeptical and said, "If District Chief Fang recommended you, I really don't believe it. After all, his attitude towards you that night..."
Zhang Xiaoliang laughed and said, "I was just scolded by him a few times, what's the big deal? Just as I guessed, he hit me with a stick first and then gave me a candy. This was to let me know clearly that he is my leader."
When Lu Xiaofen heard Zhang Xiaoliang say this, she realized that it was not a lie, and she felt relieved. She smiled and said, "If that's the case, why don't we go to District Chief Fang's house again tonight? After all, he helped us so much. He didn't accept the gift last time, so we might as well give him a heavier gift this time."
Zhang Xiaoliang pondered for a long time and said, "No need for gifts, but I still need to go to his house tonight."
Lu Xiaofen said puzzledly: "Since we are going to visit him, it would be impolite to leave empty-handed, right?"
Zhang Xiaoliang smiled mysteriously and said, "You still don't understand District Chief Fang. He doesn't want a gift, he wants something more expensive."
"What valuable things?" Lu Xiaofen frowned.
"Loyalty!" Zhang Xiaoliang said word by word.
As Fang Zhicheng expected, Zhang Xiaoliang came to visit him again on the night when the personnel notice was issued. Fang Zhicheng got off work a little late and returned home at 9:30. As soon as he entered the community, he saw Zhang Xiaoliang squatting under a tree smoking.
"Old Zhang, why are you here?" Fang Zhicheng asked deliberately.
Zhang Xiaoliang chuckled twice and said, "District Chief Fang, I came here to thank you."
"Why are you thanking me?" Fang Zhicheng suddenly patted his forehead, pretending to be enlightened. "Are you talking about the deputy district chief? It wasn't really my help in this matter. It seems that a leader in the city recommended you."
Seeing Fang Zhicheng pretending to be stupid, Zhang Xiaoliang smiled bitterly and said, "District Chief Fang, don't be so modest. I don't have any connections in the city. For this position, I only looked for you from beginning to end."