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Zhao Lichun is 50 years old this year. At his age, he is not considered a high-ranking official at the provincial or ministerial level, and there is still room for advancement.
After listening to his daughter's words, Secretary Zhao wiped his hands with a handkerchief and then spoke.
What do you think my purpose is in doing this?
"What is it?"
"If you don't believe me, you can go out and ask around. Apart from Governor Jin, who is currently not in the country, none of the other members of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee would accept gifts."
"why?"
"The reason is simple: Secretary Gong is going back to Jingzhou. At such a critical time, anyone who accepts a gift is a real fool."
Zhao Lichun's second daughter is the one with the highest political awareness and is quite politically sensitive among his children.
After her father mentioned it, Zhao Xiaohui immediately spoke up.
"Dad, I understand what you mean. You mean all the Standing Committee members are waiting for Secretary Gong's attitude?"
"That's for sure. Secretary Gong was just transferred from the western border. He lacks sufficient connections in Handong, so he can't recommend his own people for promotion, and he doesn't have anyone he can recommend."
"So he used the bait of being the Party Secretary of Lincheng City to lure everyone in, but whoever wanted the position had to align themselves with him?"
"Ruzi can be taught."
A smile appeared on Zhao Lichun's face.
He was quite satisfied with his second daughter, but alas, she was a girl.
In China's officialdom, female leaders are actually at a disadvantage; it is very difficult for them to rise to higher positions.
They even have to put in more effort than men if they want to reach higher positions.
Therefore, it was difficult for his second daughter to enter politics.
However, Zhao Lichun never intended for his second daughter to enter the system and help the Zhao family with some behind-the-scenes work.
As for his only son, Zhao Lichun was really troubled. He didn't want to take care of this unfilial son if he weren't his only son.
But after all, Zhao Lichun only has one son in the Zhao family, so how could he not take care of him?
Fortunately, I have a younger brother, so I can further support and nurture him in the future.
"Dad, do you think Fourth Uncle will be able to do it this time?"
"Don't even think about your fourth uncle. He's not high enough. He's only been the county party secretary for a year. What makes him qualified?"
Zhao Xiaohui gave an awkward smile.
"Dad, you're right, but do you think we could push someone forward this time? Like Minister Yang?"
The Minister Yang that Zhao Xiaohui mentioned refers to Yang Qitong, the Executive Deputy Minister of the Publicity Department of the Handong Provincial Party Committee.
Yang Qitong is also a department-level cadre. In terms of rank, he is fully qualified to serve as the secretary of the Lincheng Municipal Party Committee.
Most importantly, his transfer from the position of Executive Deputy Director of the Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department to Secretary of the Lincheng Municipal Party Committee is actually a promotion and an important appointment.
Zhao Lichun shook his head.
"The current situation is unclear. My idea is that we should not make any rash moves on our side. Let others make their moves first, and then we will see how things develop."
"Dad, what do you think? Should we try to get closer to Secretary Gong?"
“Secretary Gong has a lot of connections at the higher levels. If I could get close to him, I would naturally want to. But there are some things that you can’t just do because you want to, and people won’t necessarily accept them.”
Zhao Xiaohui asked, somewhat incredulously.
"Dad, you're a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee and the Secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee!"
"There are more than ten provincial standing committee members like me in the province. Do you think I'm important?"
Zhao Lichun's words were somewhat poignant. The higher one's official rank, the more one realizes that one is nothing in the grand scheme of things.
He was a big shot in Handong Province as the Party Secretary of Jingzhou City, but in Beijing, there were plenty of leaders of his rank!
Therefore, Zhao Lichun is very ambitious; he wants to go even higher.
"Xiao Hui, there's one more thing you shouldn't forget. Back in Jinshan, we also have disagreements with Secretary Gong."
Zhao Xiaohui immediately thought of Li Dakang's matter.
This secretary of the father is someone the Zhao family cannot give up, which is why Zhao Lichun stood up for Li Dakang.
Chapter 168 The Clash of the Provincial Party Committee
Secretary Gong has returned to Jingzhou.
His return immediately stirred up the entire officialdom of Handong.
The already turbulent situation in Jingzhou has become even more complicated now.
First of all, the people who were supposed to give gifts suddenly all disappeared.
Secondly, the members of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee were all waiting for Secretary Gong to raise the matter of the Lincheng Municipal Party Committee Secretary at the regular meeting of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee.
The clashes at the provincial party committee meeting are the most important thing going forward.
However, after returning to Jingzhou, Secretary Gong chose to remain inactive, though Pang Bochuan, the Organization Minister of the Handong Provincial Party Committee, did mention it briefly.
However, according to Secretary Gong's instructions, this matter should not be arranged in a hurry. Although Governor Jin of the Provincial Party Committee is far away in Europe, Secretary Yan of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection is still in Lincheng and has not yet returned.
Therefore, Secretary Gong requested that this matter be discussed only after Secretary Yan Gangfeng of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection returned to Jingzhou.
Secretary Gong was anxious, but not too anxious.
With Secretary Gong's push, the members of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, though somewhat anxious, all displayed remarkable composure and maintained a calm demeanor.
Secretary Yan, still in Lincheng, was unaware that the members of the Standing Committee of the Handong Provincial Party Committee were all eagerly awaiting his return. With Secretary Gong's push, he ended up taking the blame for this huge mess.
When Secretary Yan returned to Jingzhou and heard the news, he couldn't help but smile bitterly.
However, he also noticed that Secretary Gong was very shrewd in his political maneuvering, and it wouldn't be so easy for the provincial standing committee members to take over the position of secretary of the Lincheng Municipal Party Committee.
After Secretary Yan returned, Organization Minister Pang Bochuan found another opportunity to come to Secretary Gong's office.
He happened to see Qi Tongwei.
When Qi Tongwei saw Minister Pang arrive, he quickly jogged over and asked with a smile.
"Minister Pang, are you here to see the Party Secretary?"
This was the first time Pang Bochuan had met Qi Tongwei. He had missed seeing him the last time he came to see Secretary Gong, but this wasn't the first time he had heard of him.
Pang Bochuan had heard of this legendary chief secretary of the provincial party committee.
He took the initiative to extend his hand to Qi Tongwei, and the two clasped hands tightly. Pang Bochuan said with a smile.
"Qi Mi, I've heard your name more than once these past few days! I was planning to meet you last time, but you weren't here."
"Thank you for your concern, leader. Thank you for your concern, leader."
Facing Pang Bochuan, Qi Tongwei's attitude was very humble, and no one could find fault with him.
"Is Secretary Gong busy right now?"
Qi Tongwei subtly withdrew his hand and spoke to Pang Bochuan.
"The Party Secretary was just on the phone. If Minister Pang is in a hurry, shall I go in and take a look?"
"Then I'll have to trouble Secretary Qi?"
How could Pang Bochuan not be anxious?
As the Minister of Organization, one of his most important tasks was dealing with personnel appointments and dismissals.
However, he could not make the decision directly on this matter; he needed to consult Gong Kaichen first.
"Minister Pang, please wait a moment!"
Qi Tongwei poured Pang Bochuan a cup of tea, then went to the inner office.
Secretary Gong's office is divided into two rooms: the inner room is the office space, and the outer room is the reception room.
Pang Bochuan sat on the sofa and waited.
After a while, the door to the inner room opened, and Qi Tongwei came out and said.
"Minister Pang, the Party Secretary has finished his call and now has some time."
Pang Bochuan stood up from the sofa, straightened his shirt, nodded to Qi Tongwei, and then walked into the inner office.
As for Qi Tongwei, it wouldn't be appropriate for him to stay inside.
After Pang Bochuan entered the office, Secretary Gong stood up from his chair.
"Comrade Bochuan is here?"
"Secretary Gong, I have some things I'd like to report to you about during this visit."
After Pang Bochuan sat down, Secretary Gong asked.
"what's the matter?"
“Secretary Gong, although Qiao Ning has been expelled from the Party and dismissed from public office, the position of Party Secretary of Lincheng cannot remain vacant. Do you think we should find a time to discuss this at the Standing Committee meeting?”
Secretary Gong leaned back in his chair, paused for a moment, and then spoke.
"Does the Organization Department have any candidates they are considering?"
"There are indeed a few."
"Tell me."
"The Organization Department has investigated three people: Yang Qitong, Executive Deputy Director of the Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department; Xu Zuchang, Secretary-General of the Provincial Government; and Zhu Wangjie, Deputy Director of the Provincial Department of Finance."
Upon hearing the names of these three people, Secretary Gong gently tapped his hand on the desk and slowly spoke.
“I have just taken office in Handong and do not know much about these three comrades. The Organization Department can show me their resumes.”
"As for the candidate for the Party Secretary of Lincheng, your view is correct. We must be responsible to the people of Lincheng, and the candidate for the Party Secretary should indeed be decided as soon as possible."
"Actually, my original intention was to hold the regular meeting of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee after Governor Jin returned from his inspection tour in Europe. But as things stand now, we really can't wait any longer."
"Alright then! The provincial party committee standing committee's regular meeting is scheduled for the day after tomorrow. At the meeting, not only the secretary of the Lincheng Municipal Party Committee, but also several other positions need to be discussed. The organization department will determine the candidates for investigation."
"Yes, Secretary."
Pang Bochuan has left. Secretary Gong cannot make a definitive judgment on this organization minister at the moment. Whether he is on the same side as himself is still a question mark.
Secretary Gong still needs to get to know the candidates being investigated by the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department, but not just by looking at their resumes. Gong Kaichen also has his own people on his side.
After Qi Tongwei came in, Secretary Gong immediately spoke.
"Tongwei, go and call Chief Prosecutor Wu of the Provincial Procuratorate and ask him to come to my office. I have some things I'd like to discuss with him."
"understood."
Qi Tongwei was very efficient. Half an hour later, Wu Shuqi, the chief prosecutor of the Handong Provincial Procuratorate, arrived at Secretary Gong's office.
Qi Tongwei had been waiting outside for a while, and as soon as Wu Shuqi arrived, he immediately went to greet him.
"Prosecutor Wu, the Party Secretary is already waiting."
"I'm sorry to have kept the secretary waiting. I had some things to take care of at the procuratorate, but I came to the provincial party committee as soon as I finished."
Qi Tongwei smiled, opened the door for Wu Shuqi, poured tea, and then left.
Only Wu Shuqi and Gong Kaichen remained in the secretary's office.
In front of Wu Shuqi, Secretary Gong became even more approachable, his smile widening and his demeanor becoming even more friendly.
"Comrade Shuqi, it's been several years since we last met, hasn't it?"
"Yes, Secretary, it's been four or five years."
"I came to Handong this time because I was in a hurry to conduct research, and I didn't have time to talk to you. But something happened this time, so let's catch up and discuss work-related matters as well."
Upon hearing this, Wu Shuqi's attitude became even more respectful.
"Secretary, you can ask me any questions you have. As long as it's something I know, I will answer it to the best of my ability."
"Yes! This is Wu Shuqi, whom I met back then. You've heard about what happened in Lincheng, right?"
"I heard something."
"Qiao Ning has been removed, but the position of Party Secretary of Lincheng City cannot remain vacant. The Organization Department has provided several candidates for consideration: Yang Qitong from the Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department, Xu Zuchang from the Provincial Government, and Zhu Wangjie from the Finance Department. Tell me what you know about them."