Wen Liang also felt that it was a bit tricky. Insufficient abilities could be slowly made up for, shallow relationships could be slowly communicated, and differences in work could be gradually reconciled. But once the leader had an opinion of your character, it would be a devastating blow to a person who aspires to a career in politics. Unless there are major changes, it would generally be difficult to reverse the situation.
Especially since Yao Shang was in the county party committee office, Jiao Lin would definitely kick her out as soon as he took office. There would be no time to make amends, communicate and get along. At first glance, it seemed like a dead end.
However, Wen Liang was best at surviving death and winning in defeat. He thought for a moment and said, "Who will take over as county magistrate? Is there any news?"
"If nothing unexpected happens, it will be Deputy Secretary Gao Chengwu."
"Gao Chengwu? I have no impression of him. Where does he come from?"
Yao Shang briefly talked about the power structure and factional relations in Wujiang County, and Wen Liang finally had a clear outline in his mind. Gao Chengwu was the deputy secretary in charge of the Party and the masses, the third in command of Wujiang County, and he had always worked well with Fu Minzhi, and was considered Fu's die-hard supporter. His succession to Jiao Lin was also the result of Fu Minzhi's strong recommendation.
Of course, according to the rotation system, the first and second oldest have made progress, so it is time for the third oldest to take the position. In addition, there is another consideration. Jiao Lin’s appointment as secretary is the result of coordination between the upper and lower levels, which is a semi-consolation. He should be promoted before he reaches the age limit so that he can rest assured and wait for retirement. However, this old man is not interested in the quantitative reforms implemented by the province. In order to avoid causing trouble for the city, it is natural to let Gao Chengwu, who is knowledgeable and interesting, be the head of the government.
And this is Yao Shang’s turning point!
"Since Jiao Lin is unreliable, I can't stay in the county committee any more. I might as well change my environment."
Yao Shang was a little stunned. If he planned to leave Wujiang, why would he ask you for help
Wen Liang smiled and said, "Don't get me wrong. Changing the environment doesn't mean you have to change places. Wujiang has four teams. Let's put the CPPCC and the People's Congress aside for now. If the county committee doesn't keep anyone, don't we still have the county government..."
Yao Shang shook her head and said, "It's useless. Jiao Lin has been the county magistrate for many years and has a great influence on the government. Going there is no different from staying in the county committee. It might backfire and make him hate it even more."
"The previous county magistrate was Jiao Lin, and the current county magistrate is Gao Chengwu. This is the biggest difference."
"It's not that I haven't thought about this," Yao Shang sighed, "but Gao Chengwu has his own confidants and circles. Even if I go to him, it will be difficult to gain his trust for a while. Moreover, he has just entered the government and has limited say. The departments he can intervene in will definitely give priority to his own people..."
Wen Liang understood Yao Shang's concerns. She was now the director of the county party committee office. Her position was not high but it was definitely not low. If she went to the government, her status would be awkward and it would be difficult for her to find a suitable position. If she was randomly assigned to a department, it would actually be no different from staying in the county party committee and being marginalized by Jiao Lin.
"Director Yao, the reason you are in a dilemma is that you have positioned yourself as a follower. From Fu Minzhi, Jiao Lin, to Gao Chengwu, you always think from the perspective of a subordinate. Have you ever thought that maybe you can take advantage of this opportunity to change from a pure follower to a collaborator of someone?"
Yao Shang couldn't quite follow Wen Liang's train of thought and asked in confusion, "Collaborator?"
"Yes, collaborator!" Wen Liang's voice floated away with the breeze from Taihu Lake, saying, "Fu Minzhi has left. Jiao Lin and Gao Chengwu are not able to completely control the situation in Wujiang. In the coming period, there will definitely be a fight between the snipe and the clam. This is a great opportunity for you."
Yao Shang was also very smart. She understood what he meant immediately. Her eyes lit up, but soon dimmed again. She said with self-mockery, "I can barely protect myself now. How can I be qualified to discuss cooperation with others?"
"So, the first step is to find a position that is not so conspicuous but has a certain presence!" Wen Liang smiled slightly and said, "For example, the deputy county magistrate in charge of agriculture..."
Agriculture has never been a pillar industry in coastal provinces. Even in a major tea-producing county like Wujiang, the proportion of agricultural and sideline products in GDP is relatively small. Therefore, the deputy county magistrate in charge of agriculture, not to mention being unable to become a member of the Standing Committee, is also ranked quite low among deputy government positions, and can be said to be very inconspicuous.
However, because of the previous events, the Biluochun Tea Cooperative was regarded as a benchmark for the quantitative reform of Suhai. For Wujiang, the political significance is far greater than the economic significance, so it has a certain presence besides being inconspicuous. If Yao Shang can successfully get promoted through this personnel change, not only will he no longer have to rely on the likes and dislikes of outsiders, but if he handles it well, it may become the starting point for his career to take off.
Yao Shang was completely stunned. Her biggest hope in coming to Wen Liang this time was to see if he could deal with Jiao Lin and keep his position as director of the county party committee office. If that didn't work, she could settle for the next best thing and be sent to a township to serve as a township head or secretary, away from Jiao Lin's sight, and then make other plans.
But she never imagined that, faced with such an unfavorable situation, Wen Liang would actually let her rise to the challenge and take advantage of the situation.
"I, can I?"
Yao Shang couldn't be blamed for hesitating. She had been the director of the county party committee office for less than a year, so it was unlikely that she would be promoted to the next level. However, the power structure of Wujiang County was temporarily in chaos because of Fu Minzhi's promotion. Jiao Lin didn't want to be worshipped as a statue for five years, and Gao Chengwu didn't want to be a puppet who only responded but didn't do anything. A fierce battle was bound to break out.
Where there is struggle, there is opportunity!
As I said, the officialdom is a field of carrots, with each carrot in a hole. When a hole becomes vacant, the other carrots have to move one by one. But the good holes are always reserved for capable people. Yao Shang may not be very capable, but with Wen Liang, he is completely different.
First, Fu Minzhi knows Yao Shang's background. He was promoted, not resigned. He still has a certain say in Wujiang. It should be no problem for him to speak for Yao Shang in the city. Secondly, Gao Chengwu is Fu Minzhi's old partner. Let Fu Minzhi mediate. He will not be resistant to Yao Shang's promotion and may even be happy to see it happen. In addition, the deputy mayor in charge of agriculture, Yuan Changhe, has a very good relationship with An Baoqing. He is the man of Liu Guang, a senior official in the city, and they are the counterparts. It is reasonable for him to endorse Yao Shang. There are some other miscellaneous relationships that can be used, but these are not enough. Yao Shang's age, qualifications and experience are all flaws, and it is easy to be criticized. In order to ensure that there is no risk, we must find another strong supporter.
Apart from Wei Qiwen, where else can Su Hai find such a strong support
A name immediately popped up in Wen Liang's mind, but he also had his own concerns. After hesitating for a while, he said, "Director Yao, do you remember the group of people who stepped on Ruyang's finger?"
Yao Shang nodded and looked at Wen Liang in confusion, not knowing what he meant.
"I told you that they were from a very important background, but I didn't tell you how important their background was..."
Wen Liang briefly talked about Yan Qixiu's background, which left Yao Shang dumbfounded. She could hardly imagine that she had such close contact with a figure from the red family whose anecdotes she could only hear from legends.
"If you don't care about Ruyang's affairs, I can introduce you to one of the women in charge, but this person is difficult to deal with, and I can't say whether it is good or bad to have a relationship with her. You have to make up your mind."
Yao Shang is a woman, not a saint, and she has a deep sisterly relationship with Shi Ruyang. How could she forget her brother's screams as he rolled on the ground that day, and the humiliation she suffered? But Shi Ruyang began to change for the better because of this blow. It is really difficult to define right and wrong.
Under the gentle gaze, Yao Shang was silent for a long time, and finally made a decision. She raised her head and said, "If Ruyang changes her ways because of this, I will thank them in no time, so why would I care about this? But the Yan family tends to be conservative. If I get close to them, will it make Secretary Wei unhappy?"
The Yan faction is the backbone of the conservatives, while Suhai, headed by Wei Qiwen, is the forefront of the reformists. The two are incompatible and the last time they made a big fuss because of the quantitative reform. This is no secret in the officialdom.
However, Yao Shang was able to decisively put aside personal grudges, and keenly perceived the hidden crisis, which made Wen Liang look at him with new eyes. He smiled and said, "You can take it and let it go. Director Yao makes many men feel ashamed. As for Secretary Wei, you can rest assured. If Secretary Wei had not turned a blind eye, Yan Qixiu would not have been able to develop to this extent in Su Hai. In fact, if you think about it, Secretary Wei might be happy to see you get closer to them."
It is true that Wei Qiwen is a reformist, but reformists are not necessarily stubborn. The current situation is extremely dangerous. The leftists may make a comeback one day. Smart people always have to leave a way out for themselves. Yan Qixiu had a falling out with the Yan family for some reason, and she did not want to get involved in official career. Keeping her in Su Hai would not arouse suspicion within the family. When it comes to life and death, she can play a role.
Unexpected effect.
"Then," Yao Shang took a deep breath, her lips trembling a little, and said, "Please, Mr. Wen!"
Just as Wen Liang was about to answer, his cell phone rang. He couldn't help laughing when he saw the number and said, "Speak of the devil, and he will appear."
After answering the phone, Yan Huangyan's crisp laughter came: "Mr. Wen, you said yesterday that you must let me play the role of host when you come to Suhai. Since you are here today, why didn't you notify me? Are you still angry with Huang Yan?"
Although he decided to let Yao Shang take advantage of the situation to break through, Wen Liang couldn't help but feel a pain in his head when he heard Yan Huangyan's voice. He said, "I came to Wujiang to do some small things. I will return to Qingzhou tonight. How about next time..."
Yan Huangyan said teasingly, "Are you in such a hurry to leave? You should at least stay for one night, or you might get angry with the lady next to you..."
Wen Liang's heart trembled. Yan Huangyan not only knew that he came to Su Hai, but also knew that Yao Shang was with him. His well-informed information was frightening. Before he could say anything, there was another chuckle, saying, "Songhe Tower, I have arranged to wait for Young Master Wen. If you can't bear to leave your beauty, just bring her here. After all, we are old friends, so let's reminisce together."
(Thanks to the Spring of Lion Rock 1888 for the reward, and thanks to all other students who gave rewards and monthly tickets) (To be continued)