The pursuit of a position in officialdom

"Director Ma, I agree with what you always say. Our powers are given by the people, and our duty is to serve the people. If you are an official and do not make decisions for the people, it is better to go home and plant sweet potatoes."

Ma Jinran heard Li Wujiang agree with his idea and showed some excitement on his face. As soon as he was happy, he asked Li Wujiang and called the director, "Director Li, what do you mean we should investigate this matter?"

"Now how much does our inspection office know specifically about these situations in Baoquan City? Is there any evidence?"

Ma Jinran looked a little embarrassed when asked, "Director Li, the leaders have suppressed the investigation of matters involving Baoquan in recent years, so currently we only have some evidence submitted by the whistleblower, and other evidence Haven’t mastered it yet.”

Li Wujiang thought for a while and said, "Director Ma, the problems in Baoquan City have a complicated history and are too involved. You may know the underlying reasons better than me. We want to find out what happened in Baoquan City. It's difficult. Relatively large. But difficulties cannot scare us. We cannot give up our power for the people just because of difficulties. The responsibility of our Inspection Office is to supervise localities to complete the tasks assigned by the provincial committees, implement the decisions of the national and provincial committees, and supervise the resolution of people’s complaints. It’s an urgent problem that needs to be solved. It’s the job of the public security organs to investigate illegal crimes, and it’s the job of comrades of the Discipline Inspection Commission to investigate and deal with violations of discipline and law. We can’t overstep our authority, don’t we, Director Ma?”

Ma Jinran was very excited and planned to go to Baoquan City to conduct a large-scale investigation, but Li Wujiang poured cold water on him, and he was a little unhappy, thinking that Li Wujiang was quarreling with the lawsuit. He said with a bit of temper, "Comrade Wujiang, do you want us to leave this matter alone?"

"Director Ma, I don't mean that. I think our Inspection Office can supervise Baoquan City from the perspective of its own responsibilities, from the perspective of people's livelihood and case handling, and adopt multiple channels of investigation, including open inspections and undercover visits. Understand the issues behind the matter.”

Ma Jinran's eyes lit up and he thought Li Wujiang was brilliant. It is indeed not the responsibility of their supervisory office to investigate cases and investigators, but it is their scope of work to carry out supervision. This is the so-called plank road built openly and secretly. Li Wujiang has great hands and is a rare talent at a young age. "Director Li, I understand what you mean."

Looking at Ma Jinran with a knowing smile, Li Wujiang was afraid that Ma Jinran would be too excited and do his work too recklessly, so he said a few more words, "Director Ma, I have three suggestions to carry out this work. I hope you will consider it. First. , we cannot investigate openly now, we need to use the name of supervision to collect and relevant evidence, and this work is only my authorization and has nothing to do with Secretary Li. Second, we must select good soldiers and generals to carry out this work. , especially comrades who have a strong sense of confidentiality and strong political qualities. Third, no matter what the outcome of the investigation is, we must communicate with each other at all times and cannot handle it on our own."

Ma Jinran was also an old official. After listening to Li Wujiang's three suggestions, he knew that Li Wujiang was too powerful and he immediately grasped the crux of the problem. However, Li Wujiang agreed, and Ma Jinran's trip was considered worthwhile.

Chapter 362 Understanding the Official Way in the Tea Ceremony

Watching Ma Jinran leave, Li Wujiang was still a little frightened, worried that Ma Jinran would mess up the matter, but he was not afraid of anything but causing trouble to Li Weiguo.

Li Weiguo had a foreign affairs event in the afternoon, and Li Wujiang did not go to accompany him, so he had time to chat with Yao Honglan and Ma Jinran. Li Wujiang thought for a while but still wanted to tell Li Weiguo about this matter in time, because this matter involved a wide range of areas, and if he was not careful, he would lose everything.

"Xiaojun, did you come from the capital with Secretary Li?" Li Wujiang had already rushed to Jining Hotel and was staying with Li Weiguo's driver Liu Dajun.

"Director Li, yes, I came from the capital."

"Xiaojun, you are younger than me, just call me Brother Li. We all followed Secretary Li from the capital. From now on, we will take care of each other in Jining." Li Wujiang saw that Liu Dajun was a soldier, and Li Weiguo When arriving in Jining, the first thing to do is to protect your own safety. The driver is very important.

"Thank you, Brother Li." Liu Dajun said very few words.

After Li Weiguo came out of Jining Hotel, he was a little surprised to see Li Wujiang waiting outside. He didn't take Li Wujiang with him today, and he didn't expect that Li Wujiang would follow him.

Li Wujiang took the initiative to open the door, Li Weiguo sat in the back, and Li Wujiang sat in the passenger seat.

"Wujiang, aren't you arranged to handle work in the office today?"

"Secretary Li, the work that needs to be handled has been completed. There are still some things that need to be reported to you."

"You kid, don't be so anxious. Just report anything tomorrow." Li Weiguo didn't ask anything. Although Liu Dajun is one of his own, he has no habit of discussing work in front of the driver.

It was also the first time for Li Wujiang to visit the Provincial Party Committee compound, which was guarded by armed police. This is Li Wujiang's first time here. After saying hello, it will be convenient for him to come to the provincial party committee compound in the future.

Li Weiguo now comes to Jining Province alone, without any family members. There was a nanny in the family building of the Provincial Party Committee of Nuo University. Li Wujiang originally thought it was an old woman, but he didn't expect it was a young and beautiful girl. This surprised Li Wujiang.

"Xiaohua, this is Wujiang, one of our own. Wujiang can come over at any time in the future."

Xiaohua also said hello to Li Wujiang. Li Wujiang also responded politely. In his mind, he thought whether Li Weiguo, the young nanny, had been found by himself or arranged by the Provincial Party Committee General Office.

"Let's go, Wujiang, to the study to talk."

Li Wujiang took the initiative to pick up the teapot and brew tea. Li Wujiang is now considered a master of tea ceremony, and he is also good at making tea.

"Wujiang, if you don't want to be an official in the future, you can be a tea-maker. Then many people will come to taste it." Li Weiguo said with a smile.

"Secretary Li, I also have this idea. When one day I can no longer work in the officialdom, I will run the tea ceremony. Recently, I have some insights into the tea ceremony. Tasting a pot of good tea is like tasting life. There is fragrance in the bitterness, and there is fragrance in the fragrance. "Sweet, the tea is bitter at first, and the bitterness goes away and the sweetness comes." Li Wujiang's words also have profound meaning. Both Li Weiguo and Li Wujiang are new to Jining, and Li Weiguo needs to clean up the mess in Jining. , then you must experience bitterness. Only by experiencing bitterness can you enjoy sweetness.

"Your kid is now fully enlightened. Yes, you can preach and explain the scriptures."

"Secretary Li, I don't dare to preach on scriptures. Today I need to admit my mistake to you." Li Wujiang told Li Weiguo about the tablet positions on the table and admitted his mistake.

"Wujiang, these things are all trivial. Don't take them to heart. But this also reminds you that you are not only serving me, but also responsible for other aspects of work. Therefore, you must take care of all aspects of your future work. Use your people wisely.”

Seeing that Li Weiguo was not unhappy about this matter, Li Wujiang continued with a grimace, "Secretary Li, there is one more thing. I made the decision on my own."

Li Wujiang will arrange for Ma Jinran to investigate the people's complaints about Wan Baobao in the name of supervising Baoquan City.

Li Wujiang looked at Li Weiguo's serious face and hurriedly explained, "Secretary Li, this is what I thought. When Director Ma reported to me, I thought this might be a breakthrough in Jining's officialdom. I specifically asked him to Perform duties without exceeding authority, pay attention to confidentiality, and communicate and report in a timely manner.”

"Wujiang, I have heard about Baoquan for a long time, but I haven't done anything yet. Firstly, there is not enough evidence, and secondly, the forces behind it are very powerful. If you want to move, you must hit it with one hit, otherwise all your efforts will be wasted, and even the city gate will be on fire and Chiyu will be affected. "Li Weiguo knew that Li Wujiang was brave, but he didn't expect that this guy would dare to take action just after he arrived. Such courage is not possessed by any cadre. If you succeed, you will find a way out; if you fail, your blood will flow eastward.

"Secretary Li, what you said is absolutely true. You think more comprehensively. I also considered this at the time, but recently many people have petitioned to report that Wan Baobao raped many women and caused others to die. This incident caused great controversy in the local area. It will have a bad impact. I think our Supervisory Office can take this opportunity to go through the motions. In fact, we can investigate the whole story through unannounced visits and other methods, and when the time is right, we can prepare for our subsequent handling." Li Wujiang. Speak your true thoughts.

"Wujiang, you have a very good idea. You use Sun Tzu's Art of War very well to use your strength to attack and secretly attack Chen Cang. Since the masses have reported it, it is also your duty to supervise the case, but you must control this degree. You cannot cross the line or cross the line. Offside, don't alert others, and don't leave people with words. I suggest that since you have to do it, you can catch it yourself. You should also make good use of Ma Jinran, be careful of problems with these people. "

"Secretary Li, your reminder was very timely. I will take care of this matter personally, and I will report to you in time if there is any situation."

"Okay, I'm relieved about you, kid. Provincial committee affairs involve relationships at all levels, up and down, and are not as simple as city and county matters. You have to be cautious and cautious in everything you do."

Li Wujiang walked out of Li Weiguo's house very late, and Liu Dajun was still waiting for him outside the house. Li Wujiang said that he lived not far away and could go back alone. Liu Dajun said that he was on his way, and Li Wujiang saw that Liu Dajun also had good intentions, so he expressed his thanks and did not refuse.

When he got downstairs, Li Wujiang was not sleepy at all, so he walked outside alone. Walking to the roadside, he saw that there was a small restaurant that was not closed. Li Wujiang was a little hungry at this time, so he walked in and ordered a soup noodle and a bottle of wine. Hearing that there were people chatting and drinking in the bakery inside, Li Wujiang missed the days of Huayuan. I miss friends like Li Na, Xia Ruohan, Du Youfa, Zhang Zhiqiang, Gu Tingyan, Ma Tianyu, and Song Xiyang.

Chapter 363: It’s just a little effort, why bother?

While Li Wujiang was drinking alone, a girl patted Li Wujiang on the shoulder. Li Wujiang took a closer look and saw that it was the girl in red who had snatched a taxi with him when he first came to Jining.

"You kid, I've been looking for you for a long time, and I finally met you here today." The girl in red grabbed Li Wujiang.

The girl in red's friends thought she was being bullied by Li Wujiang, so they gathered around her. A strong boy said to Li Wujiang, "Why are you bullying Yingying? I think you don't want to hang out in Jining anymore."

Li Wujiang ignored them and kept eating and drinking alone.

"You kid, what's going on? Why are you pretending to be deaf and dumb when Young Master Cheng talks to you?" A boy with a tattoo said angrily to Li Wujiang.

"What's wrong with you? This is my savior. Without him, I wouldn't be able to come back, and I wouldn't be able to see you all." The girl in red explained immediately when she saw that her group was making things difficult for Li Wujiang.

At this time, everyone realized that something had happened. It turned out that this guy was Chen Yingying's savior, not an enemy.

"Hello, let me introduce myself. My name is Chen Yingying. Thank you for your help last time." Chen Yingying stretched out her hand to shake Li Wujiang's hand.

"Miss Chen, it's just a small favor, not worth mentioning. You can eat if you want to, and drink if you want to." Li Wujiang saw that they were a group of young men, and he didn't want to pay attention to them. He was unfamiliar with the land of Jining, and it would be troublesome if he provoked someone he shouldn't.

"I, Chen Yingying, am a person who repays favors. How can I leave when you haven't told me your name yet?" Chen Yingying was drunk, and she was bold. The girl took advantage of her drunkenness and insisted on arguing with Li Wujiang.

Li Wujiang thought that if he told her name, the girl would let go. Unexpectedly, after telling her name, Chen Yingying took Li Wujiang to the private room to drink. "Brother Li, you are my lifesaver. If it weren't for you, that taxi driver would be greedy for the beauty of a young and beautiful girl like me, and the consequences would be unbearable to think about."

Li Wujiang looked helpless. This girl really talked nonsense when she opened her mouth. Li Wujiang was dragged into the private room by the little girl Chen Yingying.

"Brother Li, let me introduce you. This is Cheng Yaojin Chenggongzi." Li Wujiang was stunned when he heard Cheng Yaojin. Chen Yingying saw that Li Wujiang had misunderstood and immediately said, "It's not Cheng Yaojin of the Tang Dynasty, but Cheng for success, and Cheng for gold." Chen Yingying pointed to the strong man just now and said.

Li Wujiang nodded and said nothing. When the surname Cheng was mentioned, Li Wujiang thought of Cheng Haifa, the secretary of the Political and Legal Committee. Li Wujiang felt that it would not be such a coincidence. However, there are indeed not many people with the surname Cheng in Jining Province.

Then, Chen Yingying introduced several other friends, including Wang Jiani, He Dayong and others.

"Brother Li, let me toast you a glass to express my gratitude to you." Chen Yingying picked up the glass and was about to drink with Li Wujiang.

It was not until Li Wujiang arrived in Jining that he realized that women in the Northeast could drink. After one or two glasses, nothing happened.

"Yingying, Brother Li just paid for your taxi fare, there's no need to be so polite. Dayong, return the money Yingying owes to Brother Li. Come, let's each toast Brother Li to express our gratitude." Cheng Yaojin saw that Chen Yingying was too enthusiastic about Li Wujiang, and he felt very uncomfortable, so he came up with a crooked way. Four or five people in a circle wanted to toast Li Wujiang, and Li Wujiang would definitely be drunk.

However, Li Wujiang didn't care at first, and he drank the wine Cheng Yaojin poured. But this group of people took turns to toast, and Li Wujiang was a little overwhelmed. Li Wujiang saw that this was not a solution, so he poured a glass and proposed to raise a glass with everyone. "Dear gentlemen and ladies, I am very happy to meet you today. Here I propose a glass to express my gratitude to everyone. Let's stop drinking today."

"Brother Li, you are not giving face to us, Young Master Cheng. We haven't finished drinking with you yet, why are you ending it here?" He Yong looked at Cheng Yaojin's face and insisted on drinking with Li Wujiang.

If someone respects me one foot, I respect him one foot; if someone offends me, I must offend him. Li Wujiang gave all the face he should give, and seeing that this group of guys was too chaotic and unreasonable, he decided not to play with them. "Everyone, my alcohol tolerance is limited. Today I will drink a glass here to apologize to everyone. Everyone continue to play, and I will leave first." Li Wujiang drank it all, then stood up and left.

He Yong and others stood up to stop Li Wujiang, but Li Wujiang shook his hand away.

"Mr. Li, give Miss Chen face and call you brother. If you don't give you face, you are nothing. Young Master Cheng invites you to drink, that's giving you face." He Yong said a little arrogantly.

"Oh, sorry, if you don't want to give it, just give it. I don't need you to give me face. I earned my face myself."

"I think you are not willing to drink the wine. If you don't finish this bottle of wine today, you can't go anywhere." Cheng Yaojin was a little angry.

"Little Jin, what are you doing? I invited Brother Li to drink, what does it have to do with you? If you keep making things difficult for Brother Li, we won't be friends anymore."

Li Wujiang took advantage of Chen Yingying's teaching the group of people a lesson, walked out of the room, paid the boss, and left. Chen Yingying caught up with him not long after he walked away.

"Brother Li, I'm sorry, I was going to thank you, but I didn't expect it to turn out like this." Chen Yingying was drunk and staggered while talking.

Li Wujiang was afraid that the young girl would fall, so he supported her. "Miss Chen, it's nothing, just a little thing, don't keep it in mind. It's getting late, you and your friends should go back early."

"What kind of bullshit friends are they? Who wants to be friends with them? They come to me for dinner every other day. I have no choice but to agree." Chen Yingying said as she climbed onto Li Wujiang's shoulder.

Li Wujiang felt that this girl was too reckless. He looked around and found that Cheng Yaojin and others didn't catch up with him. This was a bit troublesome. This girl is so drunk, how can we let her go back alone.

"Mr. Cheng, Miss Chen is missing." He Yong hurriedly said to Cheng Yaojin.

Everyone knows that Cheng Yaojin likes Chen Yingying. But Chen Yingying doesn't like him very much. This time he finally invited Chen Yingying out for dinner, but he didn't expect that Li Wujiang would make trouble, so he transferred his hatred to Li Wujiang. "If you can't find it, find it quickly, don't let that Li Wujiang take advantage of it."

"Miss Chen, where do you live? I'll take you back." Chen Yingying was blown by the wind, and the alcohol came up, and she was dizzy and couldn't stand. Li Wujiang hurriedly touched her and accidentally touched her buttocks. Although this girl is thin, she is as plump as others.

Chapter 364 The struggle between the bosses

At this time, Chen Yingying was so dizzy that she couldn't speak or stand, and she lay in Li Wujiang's arms. Li Wujiang couldn't wake her up no matter how he called. Li Wujiang looked around and had no choice but to pick him up. Fortunately, it was not far from where he lived.

Li Wujiang was already panting when he carried Chen Yingying back to the room. Seeing that the girl was sleeping soundly, he felt that the girls nowadays were really brave. They couldn't drink much, but they dared to drink. In the end, they were taken away by a strange man. If she met a bad guy, she would be doomed.

When Chen Yingying woke up, she found herself lying in a strange room and screamed in fear. She quickly looked at her clothes and found that they were not taken off, so she was relieved. At this time, she found a note on the bedside, which read "I have bought breakfast and put it on the table. Go back early after eating, don't let your parents worry."

Chen Yingying looked at the breakfast on the table and suddenly felt that Li Wujiang was quite warm and a good man, so she ate breakfast happily.

Li Weiguo has been in Jining for more than two months, but he has not yet visited various places for research. Generally, after a new leader takes office, he will go to various places for inspection, meet with the city leaders of various regions, and master the first-hand information of various cities.

"Wujiang, you should contact Secretary Miao and ask him to arrange for the recent investigation and inspection."

"Secretary Li, what are your requirements for this investigation?"

"I have two requirements. First, try to visit as many places as possible, especially remote and backward places. We must go there; second, we should travel light. The provincial party committee only needs to arrange two Coasters, and there should not be too many people. Let the heads of the Agricultural Bureau, Water Conservancy Bureau, Transportation Bureau and other units follow. Local officials should not welcome them. They should keep it simple and should not disturb the people." Li Weiguo said these two points. It seems simple, but it is not easy. As a provincial party secretary, it is very difficult to go down for a few days of investigation. With the visits of superiors and emergencies, it is difficult for a provincial party secretary to concentrate on investigation and inspection. In addition, welcoming and seeing off was a courtesy at that time, especially in order to show respect for the new provincial party secretary, the prefecture-level cities would do it as grandly as possible. How could they keep it simple?