Chapter Ninety-Five: Huang Guangming's Adjustment

  After everything was on the right track, Xu Shaojie began to consider Huang Guangming's request. Of course, it couldn't be said that there were no other things to do, such as the vegetable greenhouse project, which was now at a critical moment. Huaguang Village was building large greenhouses on a large scale, and Hu DeYi guarded Huaguang Village every day. There were also tobacco procurement, agricultural taxes, and the collection of three supplies and five unified items, all of which were indispensable. However, Xu Shaojie and Liu Zhihua had distinctly different attitudes. Most of the daily work was specifically taken care of by Zhang Shiqiu, especially routine work such as tobacco procurement. Although it involved the district's financial income, Xu Shaojie would discuss with Zhang Shiqiu and then have Zhang Shiqiu implement it.

  The head of the tobacco station had been adjusted, and Xu Shaojie and Zhang Shiqiu specifically went to the municipal tobacco company, clearly requiring a change in the head. Otherwise, the district town would no longer support the work of the tobacco station. The municipal tobacco company understood that since Liu Zhihua's incident, they had been considering changing the head of the station.

  The main leader of the tobacco company thought it was an internal matter and could be resolved by the company itself. The leaders of the district committee and government came to coerce them, but the company disagreed with changing the head. What this manager did not expect was that Xu Shaojie smiled and said that the tobacco company also relied on purchasing tobacco leaves to gain huge profits. If the tobacco company didn't care about Yudou District, then Yudou District wouldn't need to ask for their help either. From now on, the tobacco company could mobilize farmers to grow tobacco in the district by themselves.

  Just as things were about to get out of hand, other leaders of the tobacco company rushed out to mediate and avoid further deterioration of the situation. Later, Zhang Shiqiu was worried that the situation would worsen, but Xu Shaojie was not concerned at all. He told Zhang Shiqiu that the tobacco company didn't dare to act recklessly because it mainly relied on tobacco leaves to make a lot of money by buying them at low prices and selling them at high prices. If Huai'an City stopped growing tobacco, the tobacco company would lose its value.

  As a result, the tobacco company quickly changed the head of the station, and the manager personally sent the new head to take office. He and Xu Shaojie drank together with all their might. Their relationship actually became quite good, and Zhang Shiqiu admired him extremely, saying that this was what they called "not fighting, not knowing each other".

  Xu Shaojie thought that Huang Guangming's arrival in Yudu District would bring great benefits. Huang had worked in the municipal party committee office for many years, building relationships and developing top-notch abilities. However, if Huang were to come to Yudu, he must be appointed as the deputy secretary in charge of organizational work, essentially becoming the district's third-in-command. This way, he could play a more significant role. Sun Jianbo would have no choice but to accept it, even if it meant swallowing his pride. Moreover, the leadership team in Yudu was getting old, and people like Zhao Deli, Dong Guihua, and Liu Mu were ready to be promoted into the team. With this framework in place, they wouldn't have to worry about the future anymore.

  What Xu Shaojie found most troublesome was the reception work. After becoming the district party secretary, there were countless receptions, which not only wasted time but also damaged his stomach from excessive drinking. When leaders from the municipal party committee and government came, it was necessary to receive them, and there was no room for argument. However, when responsible persons from directly affiliated units of the municipality came, Xu Shaojie had to show up to receive them as well. He was very particular about this, not thinking that just because he received the municipal party committee and government leaders well, everything would be fine. The responsible persons from directly affiliated units were also important, and who knew how things would develop in the future? Directly affiliated units were responsible for implementing specific work, and if the reception was not done properly, Yudu District might suffer. It was a bitter experience that could not be expressed. Moreover, in official circles, level and treatment were emphasized, so when the main leaders of directly affiliated units came, the main leaders of the district party committee and government had to show up to receive them, which was an equal exchange. The relationship was very important, and so was the reputation.

  Xu Shaojie directly entered Xu Yunfei's office. This was his first time in Xu Yunfei's office.

  "Hehe, Little Xu, this is your first time coming to my office, isn't it?"

  "Mayor Xu, you're very busy, I usually don't dare disturb you."

  "This is what I'm saying, Little Xu, you're doing a great job. The changes in Yudu District are huge now, the spirit and appearance of cadres and staff are very good, and the district government has money to spend too. One cement plant solved the financial revenue problem, one vegetable greenhouse let farmers find a way to make money, Secretary Zhao and I have high hopes for Yudu District."

  "Mayor Xu, this is all due to the leadership of the municipal party committee and government. We are just following their instructions and implementing specific tasks."

  "Xiao Xu, you're very humble, good, good."

  "Mayor Xu, I've come to see you today because I have a favor to ask of you."

  "Heh heh, speak up, what's the matter? But I must emphasize that if it's about money, don't even mention it. We'll consider everything at the end of the year. And by the way, I need to give you a heads up - this year, the city government probably won't be considering Yudu District's budget issues. The cement factory's profits should be enough to cover your daily expenses."

  "Mayor Xu, this is like whipping a fast cow, we can't accept it. The cement plant has just started production and its future development is uncertain. The main benefit of the greenhouse vegetables is to increase farmers' income, not to bring benefits to the district's finances. In the end, you will still need to consider the difficulties of Yudu District."

  Hearing Xu Shaojie's answer, Xu Yunfei burst out laughing. At least he knew that Xu Shaojie wasn't there to ask for money.

  "Mayor Xu, I am here on behalf of the Yudu District team. Currently, Yudu District does not have a deputy secretary of the district party committee in charge of organizational work. If this situation continues for a long time, it will have some impact on our work. Therefore, we think it is better to assign someone as soon as possible."

  "Little Xu, matters of team allocation should be dealt with at the municipal committee level. Why have you come to find me?"

  "Mayor Xu, I'm most familiar with you, so of course I thought of looking for you. As long as you can speak on our behalf, there will definitely be no problem."

  "Hehe, Little Xu, what's on your mind? Speak up."

  "Mayor Xu, I think Huang Guangming, the section chief of the municipal party committee office, is very good."

  Xu Shaojie made a detailed report on the investigation of Huang Guangming. When Xu Shaojie mentioned Huang Guangming's name, Xu Yunfei's heart skipped a beat. How did Huang Guangming submit his report and then Xu Shaojie came to speak for him? Was it because Huang Guangming was thinking of promoting Yudu District? However, as Xu Shaojie made a detailed report on Huang Guangming's investigation process, Xu Yunfei nodded frequently. This Huang Guangming is actually not bad at work.

  "Hmm, what you said makes sense. For the development of Yudu District, the municipal party committee and government will definitely support it. By the way, Huang Guangming wrote an investigation report, do you know that?"

  "We know that Director Huang came to Yuda District for an investigation and will definitely write a report, but what's written in the report, we don't know, nor did we ask. Did Director Huang give us any opinions or suggestions?"

  "Haha, you little Xu, really impatient. The report is here, take a copy with you later. The municipal party committee and government have high expectations for Yudu District, hoping you all work hard and achieve results as soon as possible."

  Although Xu Yunfei did not express his attitude, Xu Shaojie knew that the matter had been successful. The deputy position in Yudu District does not require the main leader to appear, and the municipal party committee secretary can confirm it. Now that Xu Yunfei mentioned this matter, he is 90% sure. Xu Shaojie was originally prepared, if Xu Yunfei's attitude was unclear, Xu Shaojie would bite his teeth and go directly to Municipal Party Committee Secretary Zhao Deliang. Every time he thought of Zhao Deliang, Xu Shaojie would think of Zhao Deli, and judging from their names, people would definitely think they were biological brothers.

  Xu Shaojie did not tell Huang Guangming about this matter. The thing didn't work out, and there's no need to stimulate other people's nerves. If the thing is settled, Huang Guangming will naturally understand its meaning. Xu Shaojie knows that Huang Guangming will also think of a way to find the relevant leaders, the head of the comprehensive department of the municipal party committee office, although he doesn't have a high rank, but being always by the leader's side still has some influence.

  Xu Shaojie carefully read the survey report and inwardly acknowledged Huang Guangming's ability.

  A week later, the deputy director of the municipal party committee organization department brought Huang Guangming to Yudu District.

  When the appointment decision was announced, Zhang Shiqiu was surprised that after such a short investigation, Huang Guangming had already started working in Yudu District. The vacant deputy secretary in charge of organizational work had also been settled. Zhang Shiqiu read Huang Guangming's investigation report and was very impressed. Not only did it mention the cement plant and vegetable greenhouse in Yudu District, but it also analyzed the future direction and development prospects, listing specific and convincing reasons. This showed that Huang Guangming was capable and had a keen eye for problems. With someone like him coming to work in Yudu District, Zhang Shiqiu was naturally delighted. However, Zhang Shiqui also had some reservations in his heart. Xu Shaojie had initially been the deputy secretary in charge of organizational work and had suddenly become the district party committee secretary. Wouldn't Huang Guangming follow a similar path? Xu Shaojie was sent by the Huaiyang Municipal Party Committee Office and wouldn't be working for long.

  Huang Guangming's appointment was a blow to Sun Jianbo.

  Sun Jianbo's smile was somewhat forced, but he couldn't say anything else. Huang Guangming's qualifications were there for all to see, and his appointment as the deputy secretary in charge of organizational work in Yudu District was not a problem at all. Now, thinking about taking on the role of deputy secretary in charge of organizational work himself seemed hopeless.

  As soon as the announcement of the appointment decision was made, Sun Jianbo began to think about the reasons behind it. The last time Huang Guangming came to Yudu District to investigate the cement factory and vegetable greenhouses, he had been lavish with his praise. At that time, Huang Guangming must have already had ideas in mind.

  Huang Guangming worked in the municipal party committee office, always by the leader's side. "Near water tower first gets moon," Sun Jianbo thought of Xu Shaojie's attitude. Over the past few months, Sun Jianbo had been finding opportunities to report his thoughts to Xu Shaojie, but each time, after listening, Xu Shaojie would not say anything else.

  Sun Jianbo's heart sank a little. Although Xu Shaojie had only just taken office, he had already firmly controlled the situation in Yudu District and seemed more stable than Liu Zhihua before him. The heads of the various departments had hardly been adjusted at all; only the tobacco station had changed personnel. Sun Jianbo also heard that the new head of the tobacco station was someone Xu Shaojie had brought with him from the municipal tobacco company, where he had gotten into a dispute with the company manager and ultimately forced the company to back down.

  Sun Jianbo thought of changing his strategy for the first time. After working in Yudu District for so long, he suddenly wanted to leave. Sun Jianbo was a bit reluctant, but considering the current situation, he had to think about this aspect. Huang Guangming came to Yudu District and was definitely responsible for the district committee's daily work. Now it's different from before. What Huang Guangming said has taken effect. Tian Lixin focused on the cement plant, Hu Deyang focused on the vegetable greenhouse, Yi Xiangyang was concerned about the financial revenue situation at all times, and only he had nothing much to do. It seemed a bit aimless. The cadres of the district government were not fools, of course, they understood the meaning behind it. At the end of the year, it's usually the time for adjusting cadres, and there wasn't much time left. Sun Jianbo wouldn't do things like burning incense and rushing to hold Buddha's feet.

  Sun Jianbo was very worried, he didn't have any solid connections. When Liu Zhihua was the district party secretary, most of the members of the team below him didn't have any solid connections either. Everything was decided by Liu Zhihua, and the team members had no power or money to establish relationships. Liu Zhihua had slightly better relations with the leaders of the municipal political and legal committee and the public security bureau, but when it came to personnel adjustments, Sun Jianbo knew that as the secretary of the political and legal committee, although he was a member of the municipal party committee, his ranking was last, and his voice in personnel matters was very weak. After thinking about it, Sun Jianbo made up his mind to look for Xu Shaojie. He didn't ask for promotion, but wanted to leave Yudou District and be transferred to a municipal unit to work. It wasn't a particularly difficult thing to do, the good or bad of the unit didn't matter, as long as he could get into the city.

  Three days after Huang Guangming took office, Sun Jianbo found Xu Shaojie.

  "Secretary Xu, I have a personal request and I hope Secretary Xu can help me."

  "Director Sun, what are your requirements? Just say it directly. We've been working together for so long, as long as it's something that can be done, I'll definitely do my best."

  "Secretary Xu, I have been working in Yudu District for so long, with no achievements but only hardships. So, I am thinking of going to work in a municipal agency. I don't care about the unit's good or bad reputation, even if it means not being appointed to a position. I know it's difficult to get into Huai'an City's workforce, and I have been working at the district and township levels without any connections. After thinking about it again and again, I still want to ask for your help."

  "Oh, Secretary Sun has such an idea, which is normal. The conditions and benefits of a municipal unit are good, but this matter, I said it may not count. Let me think about it, the adjustment of cadres will be at the end of the year or early next year. I remember what you said, and I'll definitely help you try your best. But you also need to think of ways yourself. The current situation is that many people working in districts and towns want to enter Huai'an City to work. Don't think it's impossible, boldly go find the leaders, having worked in districts and towns for half a lifetime, making contributions, asking to work in a municipal unit is not an unreasonable request."

  "Secretary Xu, then I'll trouble you with this. Don't worry, I will definitely work hard on the tasks assigned to me."

  "I believe you, old leader of the district committee."

  Xu Shaojie did not expect that Sun Jianbo would take the initiative to make such a request. After Huang Guangming took office, Xu Shaojie was worried that Sun Jianbo would respond negatively and even thought about how to deal with it. However, Sun Jianbo actually wanted to leave Yudu District, which seemed too quick to surrender and didn't match Sun Jianbo's character. Xu Shaojie did not expect that although Sun Jianbo had ideas of promotion, everything was based on strength. Sun Jianbo was good at judging the situation and clearly understood his own strength and circumstances. In a disadvantageous position, Sun Jianbo would not crash into a stone with an egg in hand.