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Chapter 1028 - Chapter 1028 Chapter 984 Personnel Adjustments

Chapter 1028: Chapter 984 Personnel Adjustments Chapter 1028: Chapter 984 Personnel Adjustments It’s undoubtedly a grand gift, and Wen Baogui had already made a clear judgment and conclusion in his heart. He was very clear about this.

This matter, Secretary Nie handing it over to him, was definitely a huge favor. At present, he had just assumed the position of Governor. With the Tourism Expo as a foundation and Secretary Nie’s support, he would be able to establish absolute authority in Hongjiang Province and within the provincial government at the fastest speed possible.

Furthermore, once the Tourism Expo was a success and it attracted capital, it would be a significant political achievement for him. With this thought in mind, Wen Baogui stood up.

If not, Wen Baogui felt he absolutely could not express his sincere attitude and earnestness. After a pause, Wen Baogui then spoke, “Secretary, please rest assured, I will resolutely carry out the decisions of the provincial party committee. After I return, I will immediately start setting up a dedicated leadership team. I’ll be meticulous and uncompromising in preparing for the Tourism Expo, to perfectly promote the brand of Hongjiang.”

Nie Zhenbang nodded. At this level, a nod, a glance, a gesture, was basically enough. Wen Baogui’s attitude and thoughts were undoubtedly shown. In front of himself, just like an elementary student, it was clear everything had been laid out.

After reflecting for a moment, Nie Zhenbang said, “Comrade Baogui, I am relieved to hand over the matter of the Tourism Expo to you. Regarding this area of work, the whole province and the party committee will give support. Rest assured, this is the most important event for Hongjiang Province this year. Every person and every unit must make way for the Expo.”

Nie Zhenbang’s words were filled with a steely resolve; the underlying message was clear–if anyone dared to hinder this, Nie Zhenbang would show no mercy.

Wen Baogui’s expression was also very serious. He nodded and said to Nie Zhenbang, “Secretary Nie, there are a few other matters I’d like to communicate and report about.”

Seeing that Nie Zhenbang was looking at him and not speaking, Wen Baogui continued, “Secretary, after the new team in the province has taken office, the leaders of several departments and bureaus under the provincial government are also reaching the appropriate age. In this regard, my thought is, should we make some corresponding adjustments?”

While speaking, Wen Baogui also paid attention to the changes in Secretary Nie’s expression. Noticing that Nie Zhenbang did not have much reaction, Wen Baogui went on, “For instance, Sheng Dezhang of the Finance Department will be turning sixty after the New Year. According to regulations on the management of party and government leading cadres, he has reached the age for retirement. What do you think…?”

The words of Wen Baogui also caused Nie Zhenbang to ponder, his gaze serene as he glanced at Wen Baogui. Nie Zhenbang was clear about Wen Baogui’s mindset. Within the system, there were only a few things that could demonstrate leadership authority.

The first was the fight against corruption. It was a trump card that should not be played lightly without solid evidence.

The second was personnel adjustments. To those within the system, what mattered most and was most coveted was the official hat–promotions, personnel changes–undoubtedly a great opportunity to establish authority.

As Governor, Wen Baogui was the head in the provincial government. However, with the strong presence of He Yusheng beside him, Wen Baogui’s situation had not fully opened up yet. Therefore, leveraging this personnel adjustment to establish authority in the province was completely understandable–Nie Zhenbang would naturally do the same.

However, the position at the Finance Department was extremely important. As the saying goes, with money comes confidence. Though power was ultimately the most prized within the system, for Nie Zhenbang, not having financial power in his own hands meant not only the loss of an important bargaining chip but also potential restrictions on any actions he wished to take.

Looking at Wen Baogui, Nie Zhenbang could be certain that for now, Wen Baogui probably did not have that level of ambition. Yet sometimes, giving complete freedom not only fails to inspire gratitude, but might also make others think you are vulnerable, and one should never let down their guard against others.

Nie Zhenbang shifted his sitting position, took a cigarette from the ashtray on the coffee table, lit it, and after taking a puff, he smiled and said, “Comrade Baogui, do you have any specific thoughts?”

Wen Baogui felt somewhat surprised at this moment, as if he was imposing his own petty calculations onto someone with nobler intentions. Nie Zhenbang’s forthright attitude was not what Wen Baogui had expected. The proposal for personnel adjustment was just a probe by Wen Baogui, wanting to gauge Nie Zhenbang’s stance and tone. In truth, Wen Baogui had no real plans for this personnel change.

After a pause, Wen Baogui finally said, “Secretary, here’s what I’m thinking. After Comrade Sheng Dezhang’s retirement from the Finance Department, I believe that the current Deputy Director Li Qinghe is quite suitable. On one hand, Li Qinghe is familiar with financial work, being the deputy director of the Finance Department, and there would be no obstacles for him to take over. On the other hand, Comrade Li Qinghe’s age and various other aspects are quite suitable, aligning with the central government’s intention to vigorously promote younger cadres…”

Nie Zhenbang was very clear on the routines within the system; personnel adjustments in choosing staff were extremely complex issues that involved many considerations. As for the so-called qualifications, that was entirely a matter of subjective opinion.

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Isn’t there a common saying among the people? If the leader says you are capable, you are capable; if the leader says you’re not, you’re not. Although the words are a bit rough, the principle is exactly that.

As for Li Qinghe, Nie Zhenbang did not have much influence over him. As the top official of the provincial committee, even ordinary department-level officials might not necessarily fare well with Secretary Nie, let alone a deputy department-level official.

However, since the finance department was of great importance, Nie Zhenbang was not going to let go easily. After Wen Baogui finished speaking, Nie Zhenbang pondered for a moment before saying, “Regarding personnel matters, my view is that we still need to be cautious, consider various aspects, and weigh things comprehensively. In this regard, Comrade Baogui, you have previously been in charge of organizational and personnel work and have experience. I think you can discuss it with Comrade Wei Ran. Later, come up with a draft. I’ll have a look then.”

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There are not many secrets in the officialdom.

This saying does not mean that the leaders in officialdom are incapable of keeping secrets. One should know that the party’s confidentiality regulations are very strict, and every leading official must learn them. The real issue is not the inability to keep secrets, but rather the overinterpretation of the leaders’ speeches and actions.

Speculating on the intentions of those above is also a great pleasure within the system. Seeing the true picture from subtle clues and being a step ahead of others brings a feeling of prescience. Many people within the system enjoy doing this, and they revel in it.

On one hand, Nie Zhenbang and Wen Baogui had just roughly discussed some ideas and plans for personnel adjustments in Hongjiang Province. On the other hand, as soon as Wen Baogui had met with Li Wei, the officials of Hongjiang Province were all stirred up.

It was certain that Governor Wen, the new official, would stoke the fire upon taking office. If not, how could he demonstrate his completely new image? That was one point.

Secondly, who was Li Wei? The head of the provincial committee’s organization department, the real person in charge of official titles. As for Qin Guanghan, this former heavyweight in the organization department, after being promoted to become the full-time deputy secretary of the provincial committee, essentially followed in Wen Baogui’s old footsteps. This indeed affirmed the old saying: Others’ yesterdays become one’s todays. Previously, Qin Guanghan overshadowed Wen Baogui, and now it was his turn to be overshadowed.

The meeting between Governor Wen and Minister Li naturally sparked a lot of imagination. Of course, it was not going to be hidden from those with ulterior motives and those who liked to speculate. In their view, this was a signal, a signal for adjustment.

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In the office of the executive deputy governor, He Yusheng sat on the sofa, half-reclining with his eyes closed, pinching the bridge of his nose as if to soothe his emotions.

Next to him, a young man sat by, watching He Yusheng’s demeanor, the young man seemed anxious and said, “Dad!”

At this moment, He Yusheng opened his eyes and looked indifferently at the young man, asking, “How are things going with you and Qing Qing?”

The young man was He Yusheng’s son, He Miao. Upon hearing He Yusheng’s words, a shadow flashed across He Miao’s face, and he said somewhat dejectedly, “It’s not going well. Qing Qing is preparing to go abroad soon to study in England.”

This statement caused He Yusheng’s eyebrows to twitch. Qin Guanghan’s attitude was now clearly revealed. Qin Qing could have gone later or earlier, but she chose precisely this moment, indicating that Qin Guanghan was inclined to separate. It was just that, considering their respective statuses, a way was chosen that allowed face-saving for both parties.

When the wall falls, everybody pushes, right? He Yusheng’s face darkened, he let out a cold laugh, and said to his son He Miao, “You need to rein in your own mess too, whether in business or life, you have to be proper. Only that way can you last. Understand?”

Having said this, He Yusheng stood up and said, “Alright, I have work to do, you go back first.”

After sending off his son, He Yusheng’s expression relaxed slightly, a trace of weariness flashed between his brows. One step wrong and everything is lost. He Yusheng had misjudged the situation in Hongjiang and Nie Zhenbang’s power. Initially, He Yusheng believed that even if Liu Yong didn’t have the power to contend with Nie Zhenbang, at least he could protect the most basic things. But now it seemed that this optimistic misjudgment had led to the current passive situation. After a long silence, He Yusheng stood up, murmured, “It’s time to make a decision.” He walked to the desk, picked up the phone, and dialed a number. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (NovelFire.net) to cast recommendation votes and monthly votes, your support is my greatest motivation.)

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