October Chapter 17.

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Xiong Dawei said on the phone: "Secretary Ning Yue of Shazhou is coming to Lingxi for dinner. If Weidong has time, come and sit together." His voice was quite hoarse on the phone, which was a bit different from the enthusiasm he usually spoke at the venue.

"Secretary Ning is coming, where is it?"

Xiong Dawei said: "It's still an old place, the top floor of Venus, at six o'clock."

Hou Weidong looked back at Xiong Dawei who was still sitting on the rostrum, nodded slightly, and said, "I'll come here on time."

He served as deputy secretary-general of the Lingxi Provincial Government, which was a staff member. Although this position lacked the right to decide on major issues, he was in a central position after all. He knew the province's dynamics very well and gradually gained an understanding of the province's connections. One of the channels came from secretary Yan Chunping.

Secretary Yan Chunping had been in the agency for a long time and became familiar with the situation of all parties. He gradually revealed the cunning gene of Lingxi peasant-like people who were very reasonable. He had a good relationship with the secretary of the first and second places. He had to gather around from time to time, and also heard a lot of news from the dining table and bar. He accidentally retelled the news to Hou Weidong as a joke.

Although half of Hou Weidong's information about the people and affairs of the provincial government agencies came from Yan Chunping, the higher-level news was learned by Hou Weidong from the date of Zhou Changquan, Zhao Dong and others.

At the senior management of the Lingxi Provincial Government, take Xiong Dawei, member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, as for example, the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Xiong Dawei, Mayor of Lingxi, and Zhu Jianguo, are not very harmonious. This is a semi-public secret in the provincial government, and Xiong Dawei has a close relationship with Qian Guoliang, the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and this matter was revealed intentionally or unintentionally by Zhao Dong.

Ning Yue used to be a member of the Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department. However, she still couldn't get into the eyes of the provincial leaders. She has been going smoothly in recent years, thanks to the former provincial party secretary Meng Haofang. After Meng Haofang left, she carefully dealt with Zhu Jianguo and Qian Guoliang, trying to maintain a balance among the two provincial leaders.

When he returned to his office, Hou Weidong called Ning Yue and said, "Secretary Ning. Are you in Lingxi? I ​​just had a meeting with Mayor Xiong. Mayor Xiong arranged for dinner at the Venus Restaurant in the evening."

Ning Yue was holding a symposium with several successful people from Shazhou with Venus Hotel. She lowered her voice and said, "At 5:30 p.m., we will meet at the top floor in advance. Have tea and chat."

At five o'clock, Zhang Hong, executive vice minister of the Organization Department of Maoyun Municipal Party Committee, and Zheng Hongmei, director of the office, came to the office. Zhang Hong was a long-time minister of the Organization Department. During the Zhu Yan era, he flew to Hainan to report to Zhu Yan's work, and he was also an old acquaintance with Hou Weidong.

Hou Weidong listened patiently to Zhang Hong's report on work for a while, but in a blink of an eye it was five or three, and Zhang Hong seemed to be unable to finish it for a while. Hou Weidong interrupted politely: "Minister Zhang. I'm really sorry, I'm going to meet with Secretary Ning Yue of Shazhou at five or three. Next time I have a chance, we will talk."

He said that Yan Chunping called over and said, "Chunping, this is Minister Zhang, the Organization Minister of Maoyun Municipal Party Committee. You can have dinner with them tonight."

Zhang Hong came to visit Hou Weidong and also came to the dock in advance. He met this afternoon. The meaning was conveyed, and the specific work was not important. He said: "Don't bother Secretary Yan. Let's make arrangements for ourselves."

Hou Weidong stood up and shook hands with Zhang Hong, saying, "Why bother with trouble? This is a visitor. The visitor is a guest. Let Xiaoyan accompany you to taste the home-cooked dishes I remember in Shazhou."

At half past five, Hou Weidong arrived at the Jinxing Restaurant on time and went upstairs. Ning Yue was already waiting in the tea room.

Ning Yue took the initiative to stretch out her slender hand, slimly shook Hou Weidong, and said, "I just came back from Beijing. Congratulations to Weidong on becoming the youngest department-level mayor. When will he take office in Maoyun?"

When Hou Weidong was working in Shazhou, he cooperated well with Ning Yue. He smiled and said, "The Provincial Party Committee Organization Department has already talked to me and should be in Maoyun soon."

"The election will be held before the Spring Festival next year. You have to be the acting mayor for a period of time. The People's Congress will be held next year before the word "deal" is removed." Ning Yue immediately said bluntly: "Maoyun's officialdom is quite famous throughout Lingxi Province. There was a major official earthquake in the previous term, and except for Zheming, the rest of the army was wiped out. I remember that there was a similar official earthquake in the 1980s. Maoyun's comrades have a heavy local thought, so you should pay attention to some things first."

Hou Weidongdao: "There must be a road before the car arrives. The general will block the water and the soil. With the support of the provincial party committee and government, and with the foundation laid by Secretary Zhu, I believe that I can do a good job in Maoyun."

This is both an official voice and a true word. Ning Yue laughed and said, "I heard that Maoyun still lacks a municipal party committee organization minister. This person must be chosen well. If there is no one, I have one, who is a director of the Provincial Spiritual Civilization Office."

Hou Weidong naturally would not say what Zhu Xiaoyong was doing, and said with a smile: "This is the responsibility of the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department, and I have no say." He said to himself: "I think he doesn't have enough understanding of the complexity of Maoyun cadres. It is best if Zhu Xiaoyong comes to serve. He is very knowledgeable and has a deep background. He should be the Minister of Organization and should have a curb effect on Maoyun's local cadres."

After chatting for a few words, Hou Weidong changed the topic and said, "Secretary Ning, I'll come back from Shazhou this morning."

Ning Yue did not know Li Yongguo. She just heard that Zhou Changquan had participated in Li Yongguo's funeral in person, so she asked Yang Liu to ask for information. Only then did she have a preliminary understanding of Li Yongguo's production, but she did not say it in front of Hou Weidong, nodded, and said with emotion: "Old Li left like this, he is an admirable old man."

Hou Weidong did not expect that Ning Yue had never met Li Yongguo and said, "The older generation is so noble that he is even stubborn. None of his three sons, Li, work by his side. I feel ashamed of his character."

Ning Yue has a different view, saying: "Every generation has their own historical tasks. Due to the different historical tasks, they are given their own personalities. Too stubborn personality is actually not conducive to economic life. Economic activities emphasize win-win situations, and win-win situations must be compromised."

She subconsciously stroked her hair, saw Hou Weidong listening attentively, and then said: "The older generation has a quality that is worth learning forever. This is a valuable quality left over from the war years. It is to seek truth from facts. If you cannot seek truth from facts, you cannot defeat the enemy in a difficult war environment. However, in peaceful times, seeking truth from facts is not a particularly needed quality. Exaggeration and numbers are used to produce no cadres, and you do not seek merit but do not seek mistakes. These ideas are even easier to win the competition."

It was not surprising that a municipal party secretary said this, but Hou Weidong looked at him very much. He looked at Ning Yue, who looked very refreshed with short hair and ears, and said intimately: "Ning Yue is treating things with a pragmatic attitude. This is not easy for a woman. No wonder she can be the secretary of the listed party committee."

Hou Weidongdao: "There are various theories in China at present, but for economically backward areas like Lingxi, development is still the first priority. Only when the economy develops, can the conditions for improving people's lives."

Hou Weidong's words have nothing to do with the topic just now. He was speaking with Ning Yue's thoughts. Now that society has developed to a certain level, it is already a period of prominent contradictions. As the deputy secretary-general of the provincial government, he has seen many reports from groups. Ning Yue's words aroused his feelings.

He said something that made Ning Yue think back for a long time: "In real society, seeking truth from facts also comes at a price. Perhaps, superiors will not like you, the masses will not understand you, and the media will distort you."

The two were drinking tea and sitting in the Venus Hotel. The sky gradually became darker and the lights were lit one by one. The two were very excited. Ning Yue even secretly hoped that Xiong Dawei would not appear.

Just as she remembered Xiong Dawei, the greeting of "Hello Mayor Xiong" sounded outside the door. Xiong Dawei walked in quickly, walked to Ning Yue, shook hands enthusiastically, and said, "Secretary Ning is tired of traveling, and I will welcome you today."

Ning Yue pursed her lips and smiled: "I took a plane back to Lingxi, so I really can't say I'm having a hard time on the journey."

Xiong Dawei shook hands with Hou Weidong again and said, "Weidong, it's a pity that you've arrived in Maoyun this time."

Hou Weidong was a little surprised: "Mayor Xiong, what do you mean? Why is it a pity?"

Xiong Dawei said: "I have heard that Brother Weidong is a general. During this period, I have thought that you will bring you to Lingxi City and you will take over the construction of Lingxi City. This work is under great pressure and it is difficult to promote it. Secretary Guoliang and I conducted a special study with me. He hoped that Lingxi City can become a highland, and that becoming a highland must have corresponding carrying capacity. One big problem in Lingxi City is the urban village renovation project. Compared with other provinces, the Lingxi problem is more prominent. I need a career like Brother Weidong to help me charge in the future. Unfortunately, you have arrived in Maoyun."

Hou Weidong flattered and said, "Mayor Xiong is a talented and stubborn. You are at the helm. There is nothing difficult in the world."

Ning Yue said on the side: "Weidong is indeed a talented person. He is in charge of industry in Lingxi and has solved a big mess without leaving any sequelae."

Hou Weidong smiled and said, "Don't praise me, the higher I praise me, the more painful it will fall."

The three leaders sat around, and the driver, secretary and others were in another room.

After drinking a few sips of tea, Xiong Dawei suddenly said: "Weidong, the candidate for the Organization Minister of Maoyun Municipal Party Committee has been confirmed. Secretary Guoliang attaches great importance to Maoyun's work and sent a young mayor who dares to fight and fight to Maoyun, and personally ordered a smart organization minister."

Generally speaking, the Municipal Party Committee Organization Department is nominated and recommended by the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department, and there is no need for the Provincial Party Committee Secretary to come to some generals. Ning Yue was surprised and said, "Is it the Municipal Party Committee Organization Department's personal decision made by Secretary Qian?"
Chapter completed!