Today, Lu Yiwei was still driving the Jiangdong Municipal Party Committee's car. He had planned to return it, but considering that it was inconvenient to move around before the docking, Bao Shuming insisted on letting him drive it for a while longer. According to him, he wanted to let others see that the car was from the provincial capital and that he was representing the Jiangdong Municipal Party Committee. At least, it would be intuitively intimidating. He didn't care about these superficial things, but these details were very important to some officials. They couldn't even break the rules.
The two men stood on the side of the road, wanting to stop him but not daring to. They kept staring at the car, and their bodies involuntarily moved forward. Lu Yiwei didn't know the two men, so he could just ignore them and drive past them. But considering the future work, he hesitated for a few seconds and said, "Pull over."
The car slowly stopped in front of the two men. The two men immediately smiled, rubbed their palms, leaned in front of the car, and bowed slightly, but didn't dare to open the door.
Lu Yiwei opened the door and got out of the car. The short man immediately came over and almost straightened his body to cover his head, afraid that he would knock his head. No one was a fool. Who would knock their head when getting out of the car? It was also a detail in the officialdom, and a subtle action could show one's sincerity and attitude.
After Lu Yiwei stood up straight, the tall man excitedly reached out his hand and said, "Secretary Lu, I'm He Qisen, the Publicity Minister of Long 'an County. I'm very excited to know that you're coming to Long' an County. It's a blessing for the 800,000 people of Long 'an."
Lu Yiwei straightened his back and smiled. "Oh, it's Minister He. I've heard of you for a long time. You're overpraising me."
The short man immediately came forward and shook his hand. "Secretary Lu, we talked on the phone earlier. I'm Jiang Zhentao, the Director of the County party committee."
Lu Yiwei remembered. He nodded and asked, "Why are you here?"
The two of them looked at each other. Jiang Zhentao hurriedly said, "Thinking that this is the first time Secretary Lu has come to Long'an County in an official capacity, it would be inappropriate for no one to receive you. So, Minister He and I discussed it and decided to wait for you here."
Lu Yiwei was quite satisfied with their goodwill, but he couldn't show it before he understood the situation. "Although the appointment document has been issued, it hasn't been reported to the Organization Department of the Municipal Party Committee. Strictly speaking, I'm not the Secretary of the Long 'an County party committee yet. You guys are putting me in a passive position."
The two looked at each other awkwardly, and Jiang Zhentao took the initiative to say, "Actually, this is a matter of procedure. We have long regarded you as the County party committee secretary, hehe."
Lu Yiwei's face darkened. "Chief Jiang, as the director of the County party committee, you should understand the importance of procedures."
Jiang Zhentao was taken aback. He exchanged glances and left in a hurry, choosing to remain silent.
Facing two subordinates who were older than him, Lu Yiwei was not the slightest bit afraid. He used this method to give them a show of strength, to prevent them from guessing his thoughts, and to prevent them from leading him around in the future. He smiled and said, "Let's go back first. See you in Long'an."
Seeing Lu Yiwei smile, the two of them also smiled and nodded. "See you in Long'an."
After Lu Yiwei got in the car, the two of them waved and watched him leave. After the car went far away, the smile on He Qisen's face instantly disappeared. He turned around and glared at Lu Yiwei. "Zhentao, your flattery has gone too far. It's all your rotten idea."
Jiang Zhentao said disapprovingly, "Didn't you see him smiling at us? At least I feel that it's very useful. It's just that he doesn't want to show it."
He Qisen nodded his head thoughtfully. "Secretary Lu might look young, but he's very shrewd. As expected of someone from the provincial capital."
Jiang Zhentao nodded his head. "I've never met him before, but I know his situation. This person has a deep background, and he's good at governing. He's not to be underestimated, and he will surely turn Long'an's officialdom upside down. "
He Qisen sighed, "Let's hope so. The Long'an's officialdom really needs someone to stand up and fix it. Hmph!"
After driving into the highway, Lu Yiwei lit up a cigarette and took out the basic situation of Long'an County, as well as the four sets of leaders' information. Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win a hundred battles without preparation. For the past two days, he had basically gained a preliminary understanding of Long'an County through various channels. He had also obtained relevant work summaries and leaders' speeches. From the lines, he could get a glimpse of the local officials' governing philosophy. He was also thinking about how to start the first fire after he took office.
"Hu Peng, tell me what you've learned in the past two days."
After Lu Yiwei received the order from the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department, Hu Peng went to Long'an County alone and stayed there for three days. Through listening and watching, he had a preliminary impression of Long'an County. He said, "I'll tell you about my intuition. First, the location is remote and inconvenient. Long'an County is southwest of Nanzhou City. It's a two-hour drive from the city center to the county. Not to mention that the roads are narrow and badly damaged. Some of them are even dirt roads. There are other ways to get there, but it's a long detour.
"Second, the county is quite run-down. It's not as well-built as a town in Jiangdong City. There are almost no high-rise buildings, but there are a few that were newly developed in the last two years. The County party committee's compound is quite beautiful. It's said that it was built not long ago by the previous secretary. Problems arose within three months of living there. Most of the residents are self-built. Only the new district has a small second floor. The rest of the places are still made of mud bricks from the sixties and seventies.
"Third, the people are simple and honest, and the political atmosphere is strong. Because of the local terrain, surrounded by mountains, there is little contact with the outside world. This causes the local people to be conservative and backward. However, the people are simple and honest. The few people I've met are honest. They are angry with the local officials, but dare not speak up. They are willing to submit to adversity. In addition, the local economy is not developed, but the political atmosphere is strong. It's obvious that the officials have a strong influence on the local area. That's all I know for now. "
After listening, Lu Yiwei nodded. "Not bad. You have a comprehensive understanding. If you were to become the County party committee's secretary, what would you do? "
Hu Peng was shocked. He quickly said, "Uncle Lu, don't joke around."
Lu Yiwei smiled. "There's only the two of us in the car. Those who speak are not guilty. Speak your mind."
Hu Peng knew his identity. No matter how close he was to Lu Yiwei, he did not dare to guess what the latter was thinking. Moreover, before he came, his father, Hu Zhixiong, had repeatedly told him to speak less, listen less, and do more. He also told him not to get involved in politics or form cliques. He told him to know his place and not to talk nonsense or be arrogant. He scratched his head and said, "I'm not as smart as you are. I can't think of anything."
Lu Yiwei was satisfied with his answer. It was the answer he wanted. If he talked big and talked big, it would be unwise to keep him around. In fact, after three years of getting along, the two had reached a high level of tacit understanding. He knew what to do with just one look and one action. A smart person like him was not easy to find. That was why he was reluctant to let him leave.
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