Near the end of the meeting, Wan Heng revealed a piece of news that excited Fang Zhicheng, "If nothing unexpected happens, Deng Shaoqun will be adjusted next month."
Fang Zhicheng pretended to be surprised and asked regretfully, "Where is he going?"
Wan Heng thought to himself that Fang Zhicheng was quite good at pretending, and smiled faintly, "Doesn't the province arrange for county and department cadres to transfer to other posts for training every quarter? The municipal party committee has already discussed it, and if nothing unexpected happens, he will be on the list."
Fang Zhicheng sighed and said, "This is a big deal for Xiaguang District!"
Wan Heng smiled and patted Fang Zhicheng on the shoulder twice, saying, "Now that Deng Shaoqun has left Xiaguang, the burden will fall on you. You must make some achievements."
Fang Zhicheng rejected Wan Heng's words, thinking to himself that there was another meaning behind this. "The burden falls on me." Could it be that he wants to promote himself? If Deng Shaoqun participates in the job training of the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department, then he may still take this opportunity to impact the position of district party secretary. However, after all, he has only been in Xiaguang District for more than half a year. If the Municipal Party Committee promotes him so quickly, it seems to violate the cadre selection regulations. His promotion speed is too rapid!
It seems that it is only one step from district mayor to district party secretary, but normally it takes at least three to four years to take this step.
Chapter 0588: Absurd Agreement with Corrupt Officials
Wan Heng revealed this news to Fang Zhicheng in order to make him remember the favor. Wan Heng was the head of the Municipal Party Committee's Organization Department. Although he had limited power over personnel, the source of the news would not be too wrong.
Since Fang Zhicheng took office, Xiaguang District has been in turmoil and has been in the news from time to time, but at the same time it has also shown great potential. First, the China Merchants Group has set up several offices, which has brought new breakthroughs in attracting investment. Secondly, the official launch of the Qiong-Han integration project will make Xiaguang District an important engine for Hanzhou's economic development in the next five years.
Wan Heng saw all this, as did many members of the Municipal Party Committee. There was no doubt that it was Fang Zhicheng's fresh blood that brought unexpected results. So it would make sense to promote Fang Zhicheng.
Of course, many people also believe that Fang Zhicheng just happened to be standing at the right time, and Hanzhou’s opportunity had come. Anyone standing in his position would have achieved so many results.
There are other reasons for promoting Fang Zhicheng. Now the whole province is emphasizing the rejuvenation of cadres, and each city must put forward a role model. Fang Zhicheng was originally an outstanding reserve cadre of the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department. If Hanzhou City pays special attention to him and adds more responsibilities to him, it can also be used to complete the work assigned by the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone!
Fang Zhicheng left Wan Heng's office, found Lao Guo's car, and sat in the passenger seat. He began to wonder, if this news was true, how would he deal with the change in his identity and role
Fang Zhicheng is experienced and has strategies and tactics, but he has never taken on the position of squad leader. Especially in terms of party building, Fang Zhicheng must admit that he is still very weak.
The district party secretary is not only responsible for the economic development of the entire district, but also has to manage the party members and cadres of the entire district. The new role requires Fang Zhicheng to have more abilities.
The next day, two rumors spread in the district committee compound. The first was that Deng Shaoqun was leaving and his next stop was to be the county party secretary of a county in Huaibei. In the eyes of normal people, this was tantamount to being exiled in disguise. The second was that Fang Zhicheng would be the district party secretary, becoming the youngest district party secretary since Xiaguang was established.
Putting the two pieces of news together, the answer is self-evident. The confrontation between Deng Shaoqun and Fang Zhicheng ended with Fang Zhicheng's victory.
In the evening, Zhang Xiaoliang's home welcomed a guest. Lu Xiaofen prepared a table of dishes and took out a bottle of Moutai liquor that she had hidden at some unknown time.
Zhang Xiaoliang filled the guest's glass with wine and said with a smile, "Secretary Chen, I didn't expect you to visit me suddenly today. I'm really surprised."
The guest was none other than Deng Shaoqun's secretary Chen Chao. He smiled awkwardly and said, "Isn't that a bit abrupt?"
Zhang Xiaoliang waved his hands quickly and said, "We are all colleagues, what's the big deal? Besides, I have to thank you. Normally at home, my wife wouldn't take out such good wine."
Chen Chao was still somewhat touched. They drank Maotai at the family dinner, and Zhang Xiaoliang treated him well enough.
The two chatted while eating. Lu Xiaofen was very considerate and did not sit at the table. After the dishes were ready, she ate casually in the kitchen. Then she smiled and said to Chen Chao, "Secretary Chen, you guys take your time eating. I have something to do outside."
So Zhang Xiaoliang and Chen Chao were the only ones left at home, and their conversation became much more casual.
Zhang Xiaoliang took the initiative to toast Chen Chao and said, "Secretary Chen, I have to thank you for what happened last time. If you hadn't revealed the matter of Site 17 in advance, I'm afraid we would still be kept in the dark."
Chen Chao waved his hand and said with a smile: "That's nothing, it's just a piece of cake!"
Deng Shaoqun originally wanted to do a secret operation on the cooperation between Site No. 17 and Intime Group, but the news eventually leaked out, and the key point was Chen Chao.
Zhang Xiaoliang knew why Chen Chao came here today. Deng Shaoqun was about to leave Xiaguang District, and Chen Chao was also facing a choice: whether to leave Xiaguang or stay in Xiaguang.
After three rounds of drinks, Zhang Xiaoliang finally opened the topic and said, "Brother Chen, I know what you are worried about now. Deng Shaoqun is about to leave Xiaguang. According to his character, I am afraid he will definitely take you away. Otherwise, he will not leave a good position for you in Xiaguang."
Chen Chao nodded and smiled bitterly, "So it is crucial to follow a good leader. I got on the wrong boat and chose a selfish leader like Deng Shaoqun. He only cares about himself and doesn't think too much about his subordinates. I have gotten used to his style of doing things over the years."
Zhang Xiaoliang pushed his glass aside and laughed softly, "Brother Chen, you now have a chance to get back on board. It depends on whether you dare to burn your boats first!"
Chen Chao was slightly startled, and then a complex expression appeared in his eyes. He smiled bitterly and said, "Brother Zhang, I know what you mean, but this goes against my principles!"
Zhang Xiaoliang sneered and said, "We both know how many bad things Deng Shaoqun has done in Xiaguang District in recent years. There is an idiom called sacrificing one's life for the sake of righteousness! Secretary Chen, I know this plan does violate the professional ethics of a secretary, but from a long-term perspective, it will be beneficial to you."
There was a complicated look in Chen Chao's eyes, but Zhang Xiaoliang did not force him and filled his glass.
Chen Chao's will was wavering. Deng Shaoqun's recent behavior was really chilling. When he learned that he was leaving Xiaguang, he didn't even help him arrange a way out. It was obvious that he was trying to force him to go to the new position. Chen Chao had been a secretary for many years and had long wanted to go solo, but Deng Shaoqun had never given him the opportunity.
More importantly, if I move to a new environment, my current living habits will inevitably be disrupted. Will my wife be willing to wander around with me
Chen Chao was a little glad that he had left a way out for himself. He often revealed some important information to Zhang Xiaoliang seemingly unintentionally. In fact, he had anticipated such a day and started paving the way for himself in advance.
Zhang Xiaoliang looked at Chen Chao calmly and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He did not disappoint Fang Zhicheng. He had been keeping an eye on Chen Chao for three or four months and had been deliberately getting close to him during this time. The quantitative change led to a qualitative change and it finally worked. If he could make Chen Chao turn against him, Deng Shaoqun would probably go completely crazy.
At the beginning, Fang Zhicheng, Zhang Xiaoliang and Cheng Hao discussed privately and analyzed Deng Shaoqun. In the end, the key point fell on Chen Chao. Chen Chao's role in Deng Shaoqun is like Chen Gong to Lu Bu. He is Deng Shaoqun's core think tank. Deng Shaoqun has been able to go smoothly for so many years. Many things are planned by Chen Chao behind the scenes. However, Chen Chao got too little. People have a scale in their hearts. If they don't get enough rewards, even the most loyal people will be shaken by sugar-coated bullets.
Chen Chao was very smart. He realized Fang Zhicheng was plotting against him the day Zhang Xiaoliang approached him on purpose. Analyzing the situation at the time, Chen Chao realized that Deng Shaoqun would eventually be defeated, so he took advantage of the situation and slowly approached Zhang Xiaoliang.
Since both parties have revealed their cards, Chen Chao has nothing to hide and deliberately revealed a few clues to Zhang Xiaoliang:
During his tenure, Deng Shaoqun did not commit many economic problems, but he had two principled problems. First, he had a bad temper and was stubborn. He had a fight over a disagreement at work, which injured and disabled a colleague. In the end, he suppressed the matter by force, and later transferred the disabled colleague to work in Qingshui Yamen. Deng Shaoqun's fighting style has always been violent and bloody. Second, he provided shelter to his relatives. His younger brother Deng Shaoan was an example. In order to exonerate Deng Shaoan, Deng Shaoqun even used his special relationship. In addition to Deng Shaoan, he had several relatives who were also bullies in Xiaguang District and always acted recklessly.
Zhang Xiaoliang had heard of these things before, and said with a hint of disappointment: "Secretary Chen, these clues are too weak."
Chen Chao knew that if he wanted to completely bring down Deng Shaoqun, these two issues alone would not be enough to kill him. "In the beginning, the reason why Deng Shaoqun and Ma Zhencai got along well was mainly because Ma Zhencai made room for him."