The pursuit of a position in officialdom

"Mayor Changgong, I share your concerns. During this survey, I heard reports from many units about staff shortages. Regarding this issue, I suggest a two-step approach. For some key positions and clearly identified cadres, We can make assessment arrangements as soon as possible; for other positions, we can find a group of politically loyal, responsible, and development-oriented cadres who can be placed in suitable positions after the education rectification has achieved certain results. Secretary Qiao communicated that our organization can give opportunities for correction to some cadres who have minor crimes and are willing to correct themselves, and cannot beat all cadres to death with a stick. "

"Secretary Li, I support the two-step approach you mentioned. However, I think it is more appropriate for you to do the work of Secretary Qiao of the Discipline Inspection Commission."

Li Wujiang saw that Song Changgong had hidden meaning and said nothing more. "Well, Mayor Changgong said there is a second thing. Then you can tell me."

"The second thing is for economic development. I arranged the National Development and Reform Commission, the Planning Bureau, the Land and Resources Bureau and other units to carry out detailed planning for Bianzhou City. This is the planning map I brought." As he said this, Song Changgong laid out something on the table. Opened the plan. "Secretary Wujiang, look. We have divided the urban area of ​​Bianzhou into four functional areas. The east of the city is dominated by the residential area, commercial district, and financial district. The west of the city is dominated by the high-tech industrial area. The north of the city is dominated by leisure and health care. , culture is the main body, and the south of the city is mainly industrial manufacturing.”

"Mayor Changgong, I can see that everyone has put great thought into this plan. The overall planning and layout are good. But I think the pattern can be bigger, the city's framework can be stretched wider, and we can surround it Qingfeng County, Hualai County, and Jianchang County are all integrated. If Bianzhou wants to develop, it must have a way to expand."

Song Changgong didn't expect Li Wujiang's ambition to be so big. They have already expanded the capacity based on Bianzhou's long-term development needs. They did not expect Li Wujiang to carry out a second expansion. However, the expansion is not simply to expand the city's scale, but to keep up with the city's industry, urban population, and urban services. "Secretary Wujiang, your ambition amazes me, but with Bianzhou's current economic size and population size, I'm worried that such a large-scale expansion is in vain."

Li Wujiang is someone who has been here, and of course he has seen a longer term than Song Changgong, so he patiently explained, "Mayor Changgong, you don't have to worry. After ten or twenty years, you will find that our plans today are still far away." Far from enough. The development of modern and modern developed countries has followed the same path, which is urbanization. The urbanization rate in developed countries has reached 70%, but the urbanization rate in Bianzhou is less than 20%. In another twenty years, our city will face millions or tens of millions of people moving into the city, and Bianzhou will soon become a big city with a population of over 10 million, so we need to plan in advance.”

"Secretary Wujiang, is what you said possible?"

"It is definitely possible. Jiangzhou is a typical example. It was a small fishing village in the past and has now become an international city. Huayuan Province has the largest population in the country. Therefore, we must take precautions and plan in advance in this regard. In addition, Bianzhou, as the provincial capital city, must To play a leading role, we are connected to Shangzhou to the east, Fengzhou to the west, and Changping to the south. In the future, we must not only consider the development of Bianzhou, but also to realize the revitalization of Bianzhou and the rise of Huayuan, we need to establish a coordinated development mechanism , to build an urban agglomeration centered on Bianzhou.”

Chapter 733 Li Wujiang’s height breaks through the limitations of development

Li Wujiang's height deeply shocked Song Changgong. This new secretary was not only the secretary of the municipal party committee in Bianzhou, but also a member of the Standing Committee of the provincial party committee in Huayuan. His ambition was not only in Bianzhou, but also pointed at the entire Huayuan. "Secretary Wujiang, these are all long-term plans you mentioned. I will ask the Planning Bureau and other units to make adjustments to these. But how can we break through the limitations of development now?"

"When you mention this, I just have two things to communicate with you. The first is that the first marathon in Bianzhou City and the birthplace ceremony of the Yellow Emperor must be launched as soon as possible. The significance of these two activities, I I believe Mayor Changgong can definitely see it.”

"Secretary Wujiang, if we hold these two activities in the Taiping Year, they will have a great effect on improving the city image of Bianzhou. However, our financial pressure in Bianzhou is very high, and now we have no money to cook. Next Paying everyone’s wages every month has become a problem.”

Li Wujiang had no specific understanding of Bianzhou City's finances and did not expect that Bianzhou's financial crisis would reach this level. "Mayor Changgong, let's talk one thing at a time. These two activities will not only increase Bianzhou's popularity, but also attract the attention of superiors. We have no reason to give up halfway. The most important thing is that I hope to use these two activities to Realize that sports and culture will set the stage and the economy will perform.”

When Song Changgong heard that Li Wujiang was going to use these two activities to carry out investment promotion activities, his eyes suddenly lit up, "Secretary Wujiang, since you said so, I also support the development of these two activities. However, the development of these two activities requires a lot of effort. A sum of funds is definitely not possible given our current situation in Bianzhou.”

"We can reconsider the issue of budget. The Huangdi Birthplace Ceremony will take some time. We will start and plan it first. The funds needed in the early stage are not much. A part of the funds for the national marathon competition can be allocated, and most of it can be met through corporate sponsorship. You don't have to worry about the funds for these two activities. I will find a way. However, regarding the financial crisis you just mentioned, I suggest that the Finance Bureau find out the details as soon as possible and see what the financial situation of Bianzhou is. Don't force it until we find a way. Okay, let me continue to talk about another thing, which is also economic development. I only talk about ideas. The specific operation is up to your municipal government. Through this investigation, I found that most counties and districts in Bianzhou have unclear positioning, chaotic industrial development, and do not know what their leading industries are. I suggest that the municipal government require all counties and districts to clarify the development of leading industries based on the actual conditions of each place. In this regard, Chengxi District has done a better job, clarifying that photovoltaic new energy industry and automobile complete vehicle industry are the leading industries."

"It is a bit difficult for Xicheng District to develop the automobile complete vehicle industry." Song Changgong heard about the planning of Xicheng District, but it is very difficult.

"I'm not afraid of difficulties, but I'm afraid of not having the courage. I know several complete vehicle companies in Jining and Guangyuan City, and I have introduced them to Chengxi District. Mayor Changgong, you can use this as a breakthrough point to urge Chengxi District to act as soon as possible." Li Wujiang decided to give Song Changgong some sweetness. Only when he tasted the sweetness, he could work more vigorously.

As expected, Song Changgong's eyes lit up when he heard it. "Okay, Secretary Wujiang knows whether it works or not as soon as he makes a move. The automobile complete vehicle industry is a big project, and one project can drive the development of an entire area. I will personally take charge of this matter."

Song Changgong left Li Wujiang's office in high spirits. Before leaving, Li Wujiang stuffed him a pack of Panda cigarettes, and Song Changgong's face was full of joy.

It has only been more than a week since he arrived in Bianzhou City, and Li Wujiang feels very tired. All kinds of problems with cadres, economy, finance, and people's livelihood have been exposed, making him unable to take care of both ends. It seems that he needs to get started as soon as possible.

Not only Li Wujiang was busy, Qiao Wenzhi, the head of the Organization Department of the Bianzhou Municipal Party Committee, was also bombarded with calls recently. All the counties, districts, and municipal units were asking him for people.

"Minister Qiao, I arranged for the comrades of the Organization Department to survey the situation of cadres in the city. As of now, our Bianzhou City has more than 70 vacancies for deputy division-level positions and above, including 15 vacancies for division-level positions. Some counties and districts have been absent from key positions for three months. Such a political ecology is abnormal." Fang Jianping, deputy head of the Organization Department, said.

"During this period, my phone has been bombarded with calls. All the counties and districts are reaching out to me for people, asking when the personnel in Bianzhou City can be unfrozen. If this continues, there will be no one to work at the grassroots level." Qiao Wenzhi was also very angry. This time in Bianzhou, a deputy minister and two section chiefs of the organization were also implicated in the corruption. Some people also pointed their swords at the Organization Department. Fortunately, he did not degenerate in this matter. Many leaders have great opinions about the Organization Department. On various occasions, it is said that there are problems with the selection and employment of personnel in the Organization Department.

"Yes, Minister Qiao, I have also encountered this situation recently. Secretary Sun of the Commission for Discipline Inspection and others are still arresting people everywhere. The more they do this, the bigger the hole will be. Why don't you report to Secretary Li and try to arrange a group of people first to fill the key positions first." Fang Jianping suggested.

"I originally thought so, but Secretary Li is ready to carry out the theme education. I am worried that he will wait until the theme education is over before moving people."

"The theme education rectification activity has not started yet. It will take half a year to finish. Our organizational work can't wait until then. We can't just let the grassroots work without giving it to the grassroots personnel. Why don't you report the basic situation of Bianzhou City to Minister Li." Fang Jianping knew that Qiao Wenzhi had a good relationship with Li Yiyang, the Minister of Organization of the Provincial Party Committee, so he encouraged Qiao Wenzhi to report to the higher authorities.

"Okay, I'll call Minister Li now." Qiao Wenzhi called Li Yiyang in front of Fang Jianping.

Fang Jianping had been observing Qiao Wenzhi's expression. He found that Qiao Wenzhi was originally happy, but his expression gradually became ugly. Qiao Wenzhi hung up the phone in about five minutes.

"Minister Qiao, what did Minister Li say?"

"Minister Li said that Secretary Li has arrived at the work, and if there is anything, he needs to report to Secretary Li."

"Minister Qiao, since Minister Li has spoken, you can report the specific situation directly to Secretary Li."

Li Wujiang received a call from Chang Yafei and wanted to report to Li Wujiang about his work. These days, Li Wujiang has received many calls from old subordinates and old colleagues in Huayuan, all of whom want to find Li Wujiang to report on their work. Although Li Wujiang is already a deputy ministerial-level senior official, he is still quite enthusiastic about his old colleagues, saying that after this period of busyness is over, he will personally take time to organize everyone to get together. This time, Chang Yafei called first, and then Tong Mingquan, secretary of the Nandu Municipal Party Committee, also called Li Wujiang, wanting to report to him about the 9th Liuhe Economic and Trade Fair.

Chapter 734 Conflict, first meeting with Mr. Chen

Chang Yafei is his old subordinate, and he can explain. But he must give face to Tong Mingquan, after all, this is the parent official of his hometown.

Tong Mingquan, secretary of the Nandu Municipal Party Committee, Xie Fei, head of the Organization Department, and Chang Yafei, member of the Municipal Party Committee and member of the Liuhe County Party Committee, had already been at the entrance of the Oriental Hotel to welcome Li Wujiang.

"Secretary Li, welcome, welcome." Tong Mingquan came over from afar, stretched out his hands, and shook Li Wujiang's hands tightly.

"Secretary Tong, you are too polite. You are the parent official of my hometown. I should arrange for you when you come to the provincial capital." Li Wujiang said with a smile.

"Secretary Li, you are a famous person in Nandu City. The development of Nandu City cannot be separated from your efforts. As the leader of Nandu City, coming to visit you is what we should do."

Li Wujiang felt that Tong Mingquan was very good at talking. "Okay, in that case, we are all from Nandu tonight. Xie Fei, Yafei, you are here too. You have made a lot of progress over the years." Li Wujiang looked at his two most capable generals, Xie Fei and Chang Yafei. , and now he has taken a deputy department-level position, which makes him very relieved.

"Secretary Li, I would like to thank you and Secretary Tong for their care and support for us over the years. Yafei and I would like to toast you tonight." Xie Fei knew that Li Wujiang had returned to Huayuan, and he had an impulse in his heart. Li Wujiang works beside him. But she also knew that Li Wujiang had just come back and everything was not yet mature.

"Yes, the current achievements of Liuhe's economy are still based on the foundation laid by Secretary Li. The people of Liuhe County still miss you and hope you can return to your hometown." Chang Yafei has a deep affection for Li Wujiang, so he spoke very nakedly, Without Li Wujiang's support, he would not have been promoted to deputy department cadre in his thirties. Although he is far behind Li Wujiang, he has made the fastest progress among his peers and the same batch. .

"Okay, Secretary Li, I know you old friends are getting together, but let's not chat in front of the hotel. Let's go in and have a drink. Director Li, let's go together." When Tong Mingquan left, he did not forget to take care of Li Haitao's mood.

"Come, Secretary Li, let me toast you on behalf of the 10 million people of Nandu City. Thank you for your contribution to Nandu City."

Tong Mingquan tried his best to persuade Li Wujiang to drink. Only then did Li Wujiang realize that Tong Mingquan's drinking capacity was really large. The toast is not made from a small wine cup, but from a disposable wine. After three cups, it was already six or seven taels. This is when the drinking officially begins.

"Secretary Li, Liuhe County will hold the 9th Economic and Trade Fair. The people of Liuhe County and the people of Nandu City hope that Secretary Li can attend the opening ceremony to encourage and cheer for the development of our Nandu City."

"Secretary Tong, I have feelings for Nandu City. I am very happy and relieved that you can invite me to participate in Nandu City's activities. It shows that the cadres and masses of Nandu City have not forgotten me. I have not returned to Nandu for so many years. This time I will go to Nandu to visit and learn, which can also be used to learn from the development of Bianzhou City.”

Seeing that Li Wujiang agreed immediately, Tong Mingquan was very happy, which showed that Li Wujiang gave him face. He encouraged Xie Fei and Chang Yafei to toast Li Wujiang and express their gratitude.

"Xie Fei, Yafei, Secretary Tong is a good leader. You must follow Secretary Tong and work hard to bring Nandu City's economy to a higher level and make the people of Nandu City live richer and better lives."

"Secretary Li, Nandu City's economy has also been improving rapidly in the past two years. In the next step of development, it will keep pace with Bianzhou City." Chang Yafei originally regarded Li Wujiang as one of his own and was joking. But as soon as he said the words, he knew that he had said the wrong thing. After all, Bianzhou is the provincial capital city, which puts Nandu City and Bianzhou City on par. That is the face of Li Wujiang.

Chang Yafei's expressions changed when he saw Tong Mingquan and Xie Fei. He immediately explained, "Secretary Li, that's not what I meant."

"Okay, Yafei, you don't need to explain so much. You don't need to be so arrogant. Today we are sitting here with no leaders, only friends. Whether it is Nandu City or Fengzhou City, whichever city develops well, I will I’m very happy. The development of Huayuan does not depend on a single flourishing, but requires the flourishing of a hundred flowers. Only when all cities develop can Huayuan’s economy become more dynamic.”

"Yafei, look at Secretary Li who is worthy of being the leader of the Provincial Party Committee. He has a large structure and a high position. Everything is considered from the province's perspective. Bianzhou City has welcomed Secretary Li. I believe that Bianzhou City will have a bright future It will soon enter the rapid development channel." Tong Mingquan still managed to smooth things over and immediately elevated Li Wujiang's position.

"Secretary Tong, I'm not afraid of your jokes. Bianzhou is indeed in a low period of development now. Investment promotion is not enough and the economic growth is slowing down. However, the situation in Bianzhou is only temporary. I have confidence and determination to make Bianzhou The state will rise again." Li Wujiang said a few more words with the help of wine.

At this time, two people suddenly came in from the outside, and said loudly with a smile, "Secretary Li said, our Bianzhou is better than their Nandu. As long as Secretary Li gives the order, our Bianzhou enterprises will definitely charge forward."

These words completely woke up Li Wujiang and Tong Quanming. Especially Tong Quanming was shocked. They were hosting a banquet for Li Wujiang at the Oriental Hotel. If something happened, he couldn't run away.

Li Wujiang looked like a man, about 27 or 28 years old. He was drunk and smelled of alcohol. Li Wujiang looked and didn't recognize the person.

At this time, the hotel manager next to him was a good person. He quickly said to Li Wujiang and Tong Quanming, "Secretary Li, Secretary Tong, I'm really sorry. This is Mr. Chen, the general manager of our hotel. He knew that the two leaders were dining in our hotel, so he wanted to come over." A toast to the two leaders, but Mr. Chen drank a little too much, so I’m sorry.”

"Xiao Ding, who did you say drank too much? Did I drink too much? Will I drink too much? Secretary Li came to our hotel for dinner, why didn't you tell me earlier. He is our parent officer in Bianzhou, and any of us who meet him will You should be respectful." Chen Fangyong said dazedly.

Li Wujiang didn't say anything. At this time, he thought of the four major groups mentioned by Du Youfa. If he guessed correctly, this person was Chen Fangyong, the general manager of Jinchuan Group, and the son of Chen Xuezhou, the secretary of the Dongcheng District Committee. He held his breath in his heart and wanted to see how this guy wanted to perform.

Li Wujiang was not in a hurry, but Tong Quanming and Chang Yafei were very anxious. Chang Yafei said, "Mr. Chen, right? We are having dinner now. I hope you can go out."

"Who are you? We are talking here, how can you speak?" Chen Fangyong didn't take Chang Yafei's words seriously at all.

Chapter 735 Dilemma is also an opportunity

If Chang Yafei hadn't been hindered by his status, he would have taken action directly. At this time, Li Wujiang said, "Oh, Mr. Chen, who do you think is qualified to talk to you?" Li Wujiang sneered.

"Secretary Li, of course you are qualified. Come on, Secretary Li, I'll toast you a glass, I'll drink it first." After that, Chen Fangyong picked up the glass and drank it all. At this time, he looked at Li Wujiang, waiting for Li Wujiang to drink. But he waited for a long time, but Li Wujiang didn't bring the wine. Chen Fangyong said angrily, "Secretary Li, don't you give me face?"

"Is your face valuable? Why should I give you face?" For such a person who disrespects his elders, Li Wujiang certainly won't give him face. Giving him face is to encourage his arrogance.

"You, I give you face. But you don't give me face. Don't think you are the boss in Bianzhou just because you are the secretary of the municipal party committee. In Bianzhou, your words don't count."

Tong Quanming saw that Chen Fangyong was getting more and more unreasonable, and immediately scolded, "Mr. Chen, don't pretend to be the boss here. You should apologize to Secretary Li quickly, otherwise the consequences are not something you can bear."

"Apologize, the person who can make me, Chen Fangyong, apologize has not been born yet. If you don't give me face today, no one can leave here." As he said that, this guy took a wine glass from the table and threw it on the ground. After falling, he was dizzy and couldn't stand up straight. He wanted to fall down. At this time, the hotel manager next to him hurriedly supported him and was about to take him out. But he was making a fuss and couldn't leave.

At this time, Li Wujiang's driver Afeng heard the noise inside and rushed over.

Tong Quanming was worried that this would have a bad impact on Li Wujiang, so he said to Li Wujiang, "Secretary Li, I'm really sorry. This meal was unexpectedly a spoiler. We will apologize to you when we return to Nandu another day."

"Okay Secretary Tong, this matter has nothing to do with you. This shows that the environment in Bianzhou under my governance is worrying. Let's go, let's go first." Li Wujiang took the lead and prepared to leave the private room.

At this time, Chen Fangyong wanted to come over to stop Li Wujiang, but was thrown to the ground by Afeng, and he rolled over in pain. Li Wujiang, Tong Quanming and his party left.

"Secretary Li, I'm really sorry. We didn't do enough." After coming out, Tong Quanming continued to apologize to Li Wujiang.

"Okay, Secretary Tong, this is just a small episode. I will treat you to a banquet next time in Bianzhou. I believe that the environment in Bianzhou will definitely change."

Tong Quanming saw Li Wujiang so calm and guessed that some cadres in Bianzhou would suffer.

Xie Fei took Li Wujiang's car to send Li Wujiang away. Halfway through the journey, Li Wujiang asked to get off the car and walk around.

Seeing Li Wujiang silent, Xie Fei wanted to take the initiative to comfort him, but didn't know where to start. Everyone knows that Li Wujiang has become a big leader at a young age, but they don't know how much this young cadre has endured. Xie Fei knows that Li Wujiang has walked out step by step from the project office to Liuhe County, and then to Nandu City.

"Xie Fei, I'm sorry to make you laugh tonight." Li Wujiang said self-deprecatingly.

"Secretary Li, what are you talking about? The situation in Bianzhou can only reflect the past. Since the organization sent you to Bianzhou, it must have seen these problems. The leaders believe that you can solve the problems in Bianzhou. I also believe that only you can help Bianzhou get rid of its current predicament."

"You are so comforting. It seems that you have grown a lot in Nandu City over the years." Li Wujiang said with a smile facing the wind.

"You gave me all this. Without your teaching, I would not be where I am now. Think about how time flies. It has been more than ten years since Secretary Li and I met. Time really makes people grow old. Secretary Li, I want to work by your side." Li Wujiang expressed his determination and attitude.

"Xie Fei, you are now a deputy department-level cadre. If I want to move you, I need to go through the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee. Besides, your current position is good. You can take the opportunity to move to a higher position. There is no need to be by my side. Now that I am back in Huayuan, we will definitely have more opportunities to deal with each other in the future."

"Secretary Li, Bianzhou has just experienced a great chaos and is now facing various crises. I hope to be by your side and do something for you."

"Didn't you just say that you believe in me? How come you have lost confidence in me so quickly? You must understand that the greatest help may not be internal. Maybe you are outside and will provide me with help in the future. Well, it's getting late. I'll ask the driver to take you back to rest early."

Before leaving, Li Wujiang and Xie Fei hugged each other. Xie Fei, who was in her forties, suddenly felt like she was electrocuted when Li Wujiang hugged her like this, and her face instantly turned red. Fortunately, it was late, and Li Wujiang could not see her changes.

Overnight, the news that Li Wujiang encountered Chen Fangyong's challenge at the Oriental Hotel spread like wildfire in the Municipal Party Committee compound.