The pursuit of a position in officialdom

"Hubby, you've had a very fulfilling three years in Guangyuan. You've only been home a few times in these three years."

Looking at Fang Shuxin's complaining face, Li Wujiang hugged her and said, "Wife, I need to study in Beijing for three months this time. I'll spend these three months with my son." Li Wujiang also felt that he owed Fang Shuxin and the child too much over the years, and he felt guilty in his heart.

"You've been training for these three months, not taking a vacation to stay at home with us." Fang Shuxin said with a pout.

"Haha, you're overthinking this. I'm very happy that I can rest peacefully for three or five days. But this training life is not very stressful. I can use my spare time to accompany you and the children around."

"Wujiang, you have been working in Guangyuan City for three years. Can you consider transferring back?"

"Although I have such an idea, the organization has its own arrangements. These are not something you and I can decide. Well, don't think too much. There is no training these two days, so I will take you and the children out for a stroll."

The three months of training at the cadre academy were the most relaxing period for Li Wujiang. He almost didn't ask about the affairs of Guangyuan City, and completely handed it over to Zheng Guangming. Even so, Zheng Guangming still asked him for instructions when he encountered a big thing.

During the training, Li Wujiang learned that there was a collapse of corruption in Bianzhou City, Huayuan Province, and the municipal party secretary and mayor were all taken away. Some old comrades and old subordinates in Huayuan Province also reported the situation in Huayuan to Li Wujiang. Huayuan has fallen behind in recent years, especially the provincial capital Bianzhou City. During the training, when he chatted with Huayuan cadres in Beijing, everyone welcomed him to return to Huayuan and lead Huayuan to regain its glory. Li Wujiang just smiled and said nothing.

The three-month training time was over in a flash. Li Wujiang originally planned to return to work, but received a call from Mu Liancheng. Although Mu Liancheng didn't say anything on the phone, he had a feeling that this might be related to his future work.

"Wujiang, I asked the leaders to put you in Bianzhou." Mu Liancheng got straight to the point when he saw Li Wujiang. "Bianzhou is in a state of crisis now, and Huayuan is also in the same situation as Bianzhou. You and I are both from Huayuan, and I am about to retire to the second line. At the last moment, I hope you can go to Huayuan and make new contributions to the development of Huayuan. I hope Huayuan will not fall behind in the future development process."

Li Wujiang knew the importance of Huayuan Province in Mu Liancheng's mind. When he learned that Mu Liancheng asked him to return to Huayuan, he did not hesitate at all. Mu Liancheng had taken good care of him for so many years and treated him like a father and son. Whether from the perspective of repaying him or wanting to revitalize Huayuan, he was determined to make a big effort in Huayuan.

Soon, the Beijing Organization Department issued an appointment and removal notice to remove Li Wujiang from the positions of Vice Governor of Donghai Province and Secretary of the Guangyuan Municipal Party Committee.

Li Wujiang finally returned to Donghai Province to complete the handover work. After all, he had been in Donghai for three years and he still had feelings for it.

In Guangyuan, he talked a lot with Zheng Guangming, and he only talked about other cadres. There was reluctance and expectation in the process of parting. Finally, he also said goodbye to Liu Wanquan.

Goodbye, Guangyuan. Goodbye, Donghai.

Li Wujiang didn't expect that he would return to Huayuan Province after many twists and turns, but his identity had completely changed. This time he returned to Huayuan as a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Bianzhou Municipal Party Committee.

Li Wujiang was too familiar with the land of Bianzhou. His first place of work was in Bianzhou. However, he has always worked in the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government, and has never worked in the Bianzhou Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government. When he was the director of the Huayuan Provincial Project Office, he had a lot of dealings with the leaders of the Bianzhou Municipal Party Committee, and even brought down Luo Yonghua, the former deputy mayor of the Bianzhou Municipal Government. However, more than ten years have passed. Now the personnel of the Huayuan Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government, and the Bianzhou Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government have already undergone major changes.

Chapter 711: Accepting the Order in a Time of Crisis, Returning to Huayuan

This time he was ordered back in a time of crisis. The Bianzhou Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government had experienced a collapse of corruption. The former member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee Li Jianshe, Mayor E Mohe, Executive Vice Mayor Liu Luanxiong, and Vice Mayor Wang Quanan were all dismissed. At the critical moment of development, Bianzhou City faced a huge crisis. Originally, Huayuan Province nominated the Secretary of the Bianzhou Municipal Party Committee, but was rejected by Beijing. Li Wujiang still remembered the conversation between Mu Liancheng and him when he left Beijing.

In recent years, since Lv Donghui and Huang Weimin left one after another, the development of Huayuan Province has been declining. Although Chu Donglai is willing to develop Huayuan, the dispute between the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government has led to a serious lag in Huayuan's economic development. It was originally in the leading position in the central region, but now it ranks fourth among the six central provinces, and the gap with the first three provinces is getting bigger and bigger. Beijing was furious and adjusted the members of the Huayuan Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government. The current Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Cai Zhenxiang was transferred from Zhejiang and Hu Province, and the Governor Luo Yituan was transferred from the Beijing Industry and Commerce Bureau. The two leaders have been transferred here for more than a year. Beijing originally thought that one Beijing faction and one coastal faction would definitely be able to lead Huayuan out of the quagmire, but it was unexpected that the two leaders now have different ideas. Cai Zhenxiang advocates bold reform and bold opening up, and insists on economic construction. Luo Yituan advocates that we should develop characteristic industries in accordance with the actual situation of Huayuan Province and avoid high-pollution industries.

To be honest, both of them are for development, but there are some deviations in the development pattern and thinking. Although there is no direct conflict between the two sides, it takes a while to get along with each other in this year, and the thinking is not unified. In addition, such a big case happened in the provincial capital Bianzhou, which lasted for nearly two or three months. The economy of Bianzhou accounts for a quarter of Huayuan Province. The incident in Bianzhou has a great impact on Huayuan.

To put it bluntly, Li Wujiang came to Huayuan and Bianzhou to put out the fire. The cadres in Beijing and Huayuan Province have great expectations for him. Li Wujiang is full of confidence in other cities, but for Huayuan Province, Li Wujiang has a feeling of being more timid when he is close to his hometown. He is under pressure in his heart. Ten years have passed in the blink of an eye. What can he bring to Huayuan when he returns to Huayuan? This is what Li Wujiang must consider now.

At present, the whole world is in a wave of great development. How to make Huayuan rise is what Li Wujiang needs to consider. If Huayuan wants to rise, Bianzhou must rise first. Only by giving full play to the leading role of Bianzhou can the overall rise of Huayuan be driven. Thinking about these things, Li Wujiang had a headache. This time when he returned to Huayuan to take up his post, he did not alarm any department or old colleagues, but flew back to the courtyard in Bianzhou from Beijing alone.

This courtyard in Bianzhou has too many memories. He, Li Na and Xia Ruohan went through the initial stage of their lives here. This is where their dreams began. More than ten years have passed. Li Na, Xia Ruohan and Mu Nianwan have all gone their separate ways. No one has moved into this courtyard for a long time. However, Li Na still arranged a housekeeping company to clean the courtyard regularly. The courtyard looks pretty clean. Lying in the boss chair, Li Wujiang fell into deep thought.

Just as Li Wujiang was thinking, the phone rang. Li Wujiang picked it up and saw that it was Feng Yun's phone. This is his old subordinate. When he started in Huayuan, Feng Yun followed him. Although they have not been together for so many years, the two sides still maintain a good relationship.

"Director Feng, why did you think of calling me?" Li Wujiang said with a smile.

"Old leader, we all miss you very much. We are looking forward to hearing that you are coming back. Welcome to Huayuan. We are going to welcome you back." Feng Yun heard that Li Wujiang was going to return to Huayuan, and she jumped up like a little girl.

"I am also very happy. Back to Huayuan, we will have the opportunity to fight in the same trench again. I also miss the time when I worked with you all." Li Wujiang said happily.

"Old leader, when will you arrive in Huayuan? We will pick you up at the airport in person."

"No need to pick you up at the airport, I'm already back."

Feng Yun was a little surprised. She didn't expect Li Wujiang to come back. Now Li Wujiang is a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee. When Li Wujiang comes back, at least the comrades from the Provincial Party Committee Office and the Bianzhou Municipal Party Committee Office will go to the airport to pick him up. She is very concerned about Li Wujiang's whereabouts and has been asking about it, but she didn't hear about Li Wujiang's return. Then she thought of calling Li Wujiang, but she didn't expect Li Wujiang to come back. "Old leader, are you in the provincial capital? Is it convenient for me to visit you now?" Feng Yun is now more careful in speaking, after all, the distance between him and Li Wujiang is getting farther and farther.

"Okay, I'm still in this small courtyard, and you are familiar with this place." Li Wujiang did not refuse Feng Yun's visit. Feng Yun has been working in the General Office of the Provincial Party Committee for nearly ten years. She has a good understanding of the situation of the Huayuan Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government. He needs to learn more about the current situation of Huayuan through her, which will facilitate his future work.

Feng Yun quickly rushed to the small courtyard where Li Wujiang lived. She had been to this small courtyard several times in the past, so she was not unfamiliar with this place.

Li Wujiang did not put on airs when he saw Feng Yun, but took the initiative to stand up and hugged Feng Yun, which was also a kind of respect for old friends.

"Feng Yun, I haven't seen you for a few years. You are getting more and more stable, younger and more beautiful." Li Wujiang said with a smile. He looked at Feng Yun carefully. After so many years, Feng Yun seemed to have become slimmer, and there was no trace of time at all.

"Secretary Li, you are making fun of me. More than a decade has passed, and I have gone from thirty to forty. I am almost a yellow-faced woman." Because she has a good relationship with Li Wujiang, Feng Yun speaks more casually and without so much restraint.

"Well, don't be modest. After years of baptism, many people are left with vicissitudes, but you are left with temperament. It seems that you have grown a lot in Huayuan for so many years." Li Wujiang has also been paying attention to these partners who work together. To be honest, although Feng Yun is a deputy department-level cadre, her growth in recent years has not been very fast. Since Li Wujiang left Huayuan, Feng Yun has been moving around in the position of a department-level cadre of the Huayuan Provincial Party Committee. It was not until two years ago that Li Wujiang called Chu Donglai, and Feng Yun was promoted to a department-level cadre position. This is the officialdom. For a female comrade who has no one to rely on and is unwilling to submit, it is conceivable how difficult it is to move up one step.

Chapter 712 Officialdom requires standing in line

"Secretary Li, you are a towering tree, and we are small saplings that need to grow under your protection. Thanks to your shelter over the years, we have been able to weather the storm and thrive."

"Okay, let's not use these flattering words between us. You have also worked in the provincial party committee for ten years. How do you feel about working in the provincial party committee for ten years?"

"It's hard to explain." Feng Yun did not hide in front of Li Wujiang. "Others see me, a female comrade, working in the provincial party committee for ten years, and even promoted to a department-level cadre position, but who knows the difficulties of a female comrade working in the provincial party committee. Secretary Li, you know that the provincial party committee is a place where power is concentrated, and how to deal with these powers has become a necessary rule for our survival. But in the power field, either the east wind presses the west, or the south wind presses the north wind. If you are not careful and stand on the wrong team, you can only blame yourself for your bad luck."

"You don't have to be so pessimistic. I think you have done a good job in the provincial party committee office over the years. Many leaders have left, but you are still sitting on the Diaoyutai. This shows that you have matured."

"Secretary Li, I have to thank you for your teachings. At the beginning, you told me a sentence: No matter how the east, west, south, north winds blow, I will remain unmoved. I deeply understand the essence of your words. No matter how the power clashes, I just need to concentrate on doing my job well."

Li Wujiang smiled bitterly in his heart. This is why Feng Yun has been circling in the provincial party committee office for so many years. Officialdom needs to take sides, and of course there are skills to take sides. One must take the position of serving the people, rather than wavering with a certain leader. Of course, taking the position of serving the people requires great courage and determination. "Okay, I have seen your efforts over the years. You have done a good job in the Provincial Party Committee Office, but you have worked too long, and it is time to change places." When Li Wujiang was appointed, he was thinking about how he would work in Bianzhou. If he wanted to work in Bianzhou, he must have candidates who share the same ideals as him. Feng Yun, Wang Gang, Liu Yu, and Xie Fei have all entered his vision. However, Wang Gang has served as the secretary of the Luchuan County Party Committee of Fengzhou City, Liu Yu is now the secretary of Jia Guowang, the deputy secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Xie Fei is now the deputy mayor of Nandu City. After picking and choosing these people, only Feng Yun is more suitable. Although she works in the General Office of the Provincial Party Committee, it is a nominal position, and the level is also equivalent. It is a good choice to transfer her to Bianzhou to cooperate with him.

Feng Yun was not a fool. She understood Li Wujiang's meaning immediately. Knowing that Li Wujiang wanted her to follow him, she said without hesitation, "Secretary Li, don't worry. I will definitely work hard with you in the future."

"Okay, that's all for later. Now tell me about the specific situation of Huayuan and Bianzhou." After the greetings, Li Wujiang got to the point.

When Feng Yun heard that Li Wujiang wanted to hear a report, she began to concentrate on reporting the current political situation in Huayuan to Li Wujiang.

Li Wujiang frowned from time to time while listening. After Feng Yun finished his report, he asked, "You said that Secretary Jia and Director Wang have a close relationship?" The Secretary Jia mentioned by Li Wujiang refers to Jia Guowang, the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee. Jia Guowang was the secretary-general during Chu Donglai's period. After Chu Donglai left, he jumped to the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee in one step. Wang Jianwei, who was once the mayor of Bianzhou City, is also an old acquaintance of Li Wujiang. The two have dealt with each other many times because of project construction issues. Unexpectedly, after so many years, Wang Jianwei has transformed into the director of the Provincial People's Congress.

"Yes, Director Wang and Secretary Jia are from the same hometown and have a good relationship. This time, the officialdom in Bianzhou collapsed, and those who were close to Director Wang were all safe and sound." Feng Yun deliberately led the topic to Bianzhou City. He knew that Li Wujiang, as the future leader of Bianzhou, must be very concerned about this matter, after all, who is trustworthy and who is not trustworthy.

"Oh, what is the key reason for the outbreak of such a large amount of corruption in Bianzhou this time?" Li Wujiang knew that corruption was not a disaster that happened overnight, but was gradually formed.

"I heard that it was because of a woman that the anti-corruption curtain in Bianzhou was unveiled. Shen Xiuwen, general manager of Huayuan Province Greenland Group, took the initiative to expose the corruption and bribery of the secretary and mayor of Bianzhou City. The most important thing is that this woman and these two leaders have maintained an improper sexual relationship for a long time. Some people say that it was because of jealousy between the two, and some people say that the two threatened Shen Xiuwen, which led to Shen Xiuwen reporting the two people to the Beijing Discipline Inspection Commission, which triggered the earthquake in Bianzhou." Feng Yun said slowly.

"So what happened to this woman now?"

"This is Shen Xiuwen's strength, because she is a businessman, she attributed everything to being coerced, and was eventually released on bail pending trial, and now she is still Director Wang's guest of honor."

When Li Wujiang heard Feng Yun say this, he was stunned for a moment. How could Shen Xiuwen and Wang Jianwei be involved again? He knew that Feng Yun mentioned Wang Jianwei again for a reason.

Li Wujiang stared at Feng Yun, and Feng Yun knew that Li Wujiang wanted to ask about the next step. Then Feng Yun continued, "You also know that the General Office of the Provincial Party Committee is a news transfer station, and there are all kinds of news. According to rumors, Shen Xiuwen made her fortune in Fengzhou in her early years. At that time, Director Wang worked in Fengzhou. Later, after Director Wang went to work in Bianzhou, Shen Xiuwen also went to Bianzhou. However, this woman is greedy. In addition to holding Director Wang's thigh, she also held the thighs of other leaders, and became a socialite in the officialdom of Bianzhou. Everyone said that after Director Wang found out, he was furious and triggered this officialdom earthquake all of a sudden."

Li Wujiang thought that what Feng Yun said was a bit exaggerated. The struggle in the officialdom would not collapse on such a large scale just because of a woman. There must be a pair of invisible hands driving this change. The earthquake in the Bianzhou officialdom involved all major officialdoms in Huayuan Province. To put it bluntly, this was a purge of the Huayuan officialdom, and the old Huayuan cadres gradually declined. "Okay, that's all we're talking about today. It's getting late. Let's go out to have something to eat together. Feng Yun, after your divorce, you didn't plan to start a family again?"

"Secretary Li, why do you care about my personal life?" Feng Yun said embarrassedly.

"Family life is related to the work of cadres, and good family relationships are conducive to promoting the work of cadres. You are still young, and finding a like-minded person will also be conducive to your future work."

"Secretary Li, I have been very disappointed in my marriage in this life. From now on, I will devote all my energy to work. Fulfilling work is my future pursuit."

Chapter 713 Meeting Cai Zhenxiang for the first time, everything starts from scratch

When Li Wujiang saw what Feng Yun said, he didn't ask any more questions. After all, this was someone's private life. As a leader or a friend, it was enough to remind him.

A bowl of noodles and two side dishes, Li Wujiang ate very comfortably. After dinner, Li Wujiang strolled along Binhe Avenue in Bianzhou City. Although it is called an avenue, the infrastructure is still relatively backward. The width of the road and the greening and lighting projects are relatively backward. Li Wujiang feels that the development of Bianzhou City is still a few years ago, which is a huge gap from the image of Bianzhou City as a capital city and a metropolis.

"It seems that the development gap between Bianzhou and the eastern coastal cities is getting wider and wider." Li Wujiang sighed.

"Yes, there have been many real estate development projects in Bianzhou City in recent years, but infrastructure construction has not kept up, which has resulted in a situation where people are dissatisfied."

Li Wujiang was discussing the future development of Bianzhou City with Feng Yun, but he did not expect that a fight would occur not far away. Li Wujiang had long passed the age of being a hero in everything. He did not rush forward directly, but asked Feng Yun to call the police.

It took about ten minutes for the police from the police station to arrive at the scene. Li Wujiang and Feng Yun saw the police arriving at the scene and then left.

Li Wujiang did not expect to be stopped when he entered the courtyard of the Huayuan Provincial Party Committee. Just when he was about to call Feng Yun, Wang Nan, an old classmate who joined the company, happened to pass by. He immediately went forward to say hello to Li Wujiang and explained to the security guard. Li Wujiang’s identity.

"Wang Nan, thank you for your help." Li Wujiang found that although his old classmate was not very old, he was much older. It seemed that he had stories after so many years.

"Secretary Li, you are so polite. Welcome Secretary Li back to Huayuan." Wang Nan looked at his old classmate, who had been promoted to deputy ministerial level cadre at a young age, while he was still a small division-level cadre. The gap was getting bigger and bigger. The bigger. "Secretary Li, I still have things to do, so I won't disturb you anymore." After saying that, Wang Nan left.

Li Wujiang found it really interesting. Under normal circumstances, when meeting a capable old classmate, he would have to say a few words, but this Wang Nan actually wanted to avoid him. However, Li Wujiang didn't think too much and went directly to the office of Cai Zhenxiang, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee. He came today to report to Cai Zhenxiang.

Yang Wenyuan is the secretary of Cai Zhenxiang, secretary of the Provincial Party Committee. He came from the prefecture-level city after Li Wujiang left Huayuan. He is not familiar with Li Wujiang. When Li Wujiang said he wanted to see Cai Zhenxiang, he was a little funny. How did this person get to the provincial party committee? Can the secretary of the provincial party committee be able to see anyone?

"Who are you? Do you have an appointment?" Yang Wenyuan spoke in a somewhat arrogant tone.

But Li Wujiang didn't care too much. After so many years in the officialdom, he had never seen anyone. Yang Wenyuan's attitude proved that he still had a lot to improve, so why should he care about him? "I'm Li Wujiang, here to report to Secretary Cai."

In the past two days, the provincial party committee has been talking about Li Wujiang's return to Huayuan, and Yang Wenyuan also heard about it. Li Wujiang is a legend in China. Many years ago, Li Wujiang once created brilliance, turning a poor county in Nandu City into the county with the best economic development in Huayuan Province. It can be said that he has created a lot of brilliance. However, Yang Wenyuan did not think that this was all due to Li Wujiang, so he did not pay much attention to this provincial leader who was two years younger than himself. He said to Li Wujiang, "Secretary Li, hello. Secretary Cai is meeting guests in the office. You have to wait for a while."

"Okay, it's okay. I'll just wait here for a while." Li Wujiang found a seat by himself and sat down. If it were another smart secretary, he would have taken the initiative to pour water for Li Wujiang and report to Cai Zhenxiang, but Yang Wenyuan did not go. Li Wujiang shook his head and said nothing, and just sat there with his eyes closed to relax.

The wait lasted for about ten minutes until the Fengzhou Municipal Party Committee Secretary came out. Although Feng Min had not dealt with Li Wujiang, he knew Li Wujiang. In the selection of secretary of the Bianzhou Municipal Party Committee, he was the candidate recommended by Cai Zhenxiang. Unfortunately, Li Wujiang was cut off halfway. So he also studied Li Wujiang specifically after that. He was a little angry at Li Wujiang's interception, but there was nothing he could do about it. But he was also a human spirit, and he took the initiative to say hello to Li Wujiang when he saw him.

"Secretary Li, hello, I am a citizen of Fengzhou City. I have heard Secretary Li's name for a long time, and when I meet him today, he is really young and promising, and a role model for our generation." The citizen spoke more cheerfully, and his voice was loud when he smiled. Li Wujiang's youth still shocked him. The person he was about to reach fifty years old had not yet joined the Standing Committee. This young man in his thirties was already a provincial and ministerial leader.

"Secretary Feng, you're welcome. I've also paid attention to Fengzhou. Under your leadership, Fengzhou has achieved good results in the past two years, which is gratifying."

"This is all achieved by the unity and hard work of Fengzhou cadres. However, Bianzhou is the big brother. I heard that Secretary Li also has a set of methods for developing the economy. We Fengzhou will learn from Bianzhou in the future, and we also welcome Secretary Li to Fengzhou to guide and inspect the work." Speaking of the economy, Fengmin is still quite proud. In recent years, Fengzhou has made great progress in his hands. The economic scale is close to that of Bianzhou, and it is possible to surpass Bianzhou at any time. This is his advantage in competing for the secretary of the Bianzhou Municipal Party Committee.

Li Wujiang clearly heard that Fengmin meant to provoke, but now he is not only the secretary of the Bianzhou Municipal Party Committee, but also a member of the Provincial Party Committee. He still has a pattern and will not argue with Fengmin on this issue. Moreover, he also knows that the rise of Fengzhou may hurt all the cadres in Bianzhou more. If the big brother loses his leading position, it will be a joke. He now needs all the cadres in Bianzhou to move forward with shame. "Okay, I will take the Bianzhou City political and business delegation to Fengzhou for study and visit in a while. Secretary Feng should not hide anything."

While Li Wujiang and Feng Min were chatting, Yang Wenyuan went in to report to Cai Zhenxiang.

"Wenyuan, who is talking outside?" Cai Zhenxiang asked proactively.

"Secretary Cai, Secretary Li Wujiang is here to report to you. He is talking to Secretary Feng now."

Cai Zhenxiang was a little surprised to hear that Li Wujiang had come. Although the capital had already issued an order, Li Wujiang should have been adjusted for a few days before he took office. He did not expect that this young member of the Standing Committee would be so impatient to take office. "When did Secretary Li come?"

"Secretary Li has been here for more than ten minutes."

Cai Zhenxiang's face changed instantly after hearing this, and he said, "Wenyuan, you have to pay attention in the future. When Secretary Li comes again, you have to take the initiative to report to me. How can you let Secretary Li wait outside all the time? Hurry up and invite Secretary Wujiang in."