At noon, Lu Yiwei 'personally' cooked a sumptuous meal from his hometown. When everyone was at the table, they held their breaths and let Tan Lao taste it first. Only when they saw a smile on his face did they heave a sigh of relief.
"Not bad!" Tan Lao rubbed his hands happily and said, "Who hasn't enjoyed eating at home? But it's much better than those cooks, haha."
Guo Jinzhu said as he picked up some food, "Of course it's different. We eat the water from the upper reaches of the Yellow River, and here we drink the water from Laoshan Mountain. But the water is soft and contains less minerals, so the taste is completely different. "
Tan Lao put down his chopsticks and said with some emotion, "It's said that different places raise different people. If we trace back, my father is not a native of Xijiang, but a native of Yongzhou, Hunan. That year, he followed the liberation army all the way to the north, and after liberation, he was stationed there for construction. I followed my mother to the north later, and I still have relatives in my hometown. Sigh! Although I'm from Hunan, I've completely integrated into the customs of Xijiang. If you ask me to go back and eat rice and bacon now, I really can't get used to it! "
"Haha!" Bai Yuxin added, "You're used to listening to Xin Tianyou's rough Qin Opera, and listening to the Huagu Opera is also a different flavor. But Tan Lao, you still have the spicy character of the Hunan people, so we're all carved from the same mold as you. "
At this point, Zhang Zhiyuan also couldn't help but say, "Yuxin is right. Look at Secretary Guo, Yuxin, and me, we're all similar to you, impatient and straightforward, including Yiwei. It's said that people don't go through the same door if they're not family. It seems like we were family 500 years ago. "
Tan Lao was a high official at the provincial level, and he was once the head of the Provincial Party Committee. He had nurtured and promoted countless officials, and his students were everywhere. When he was in office, his door was like a market, and he was surrounded by stars. After his retirement, his door was deserted, and there were few visitors. Only these few people in front of him didn't mind him as a 'useless person', and still followed him around. When he thought of Hou Yongzhi, who had died a step earlier than him, he felt heart-wrenching and regretful. "Other than Yongzhi, everyone in our family is here!"
At the mention of Hou Yongzhi, everyone remained silent. Especially Guo Jinzhu. His facial expression changed, and he clenched his fists tightly.
"Alright, let's not talk about it anymore!" Tan Lao's eyes were red. He raised his hand and said, "Since everyone is here, I will take this opportunity to say a few words. From today onwards, I will completely retire from politics. I will no longer concern myself with the political situation, nor will I interfere at will. Your future path will all depend on your own efforts! "
Listening to these words, everyone felt as if they were bidding farewell. Their hearts were exceptionally heavy, but they did not have the heart to interrupt Tan Lao. They lowered their heads in silence and gazed at a certain place. Lu Yiwei didn't seem to have anything to do with it. However, he didn't feel good either, so he remained silent as well.
Tan Lao raised his cup and said to Guo Jinzhu: "Jinzhu, come, let's have a drink first."
Guo Jinzhu raised his cup with both hands, lowered it, and clinked it lightly. He then tilted his head back and drank.
Tan Lao opened his mouth wide and exhaled. He put down his cup and said, "Jinzhu, this time I had a big fight with Huang Jiyang over your issue. Do you know why?"
Guo Jinzhu shook his head.
"Huang Jiyang found out about you during the investigation of Tian Chunqiu." Tan Lao said bluntly, "Huang Jiyang especially knew about some of the matters between you and Ding Changhua. I don't need to say it, but you should know. When Secretary Huang found out about it, he flew into a rage. He scolded the Northern Province's officialdom for being corrupt. He wanted to clean up the mess and reappoint a new team. Naturally, I didn't agree. Although I've retired, I still have the right to participate in politics. After all, I'm in charge of the entire province's organization and personnel. I know who's who and what's going on. I asked Secretary Huang if you continued to investigate like this, you would only be pulling out the radish and bringing the mud along with it. It might even shake the foundation. I used my reputation and qualifications to protect you in front of him. In the end, he compromised.
"That's why I said that it wasn't easy for you to become the mayor of Xi Zhou City. When you're in office, you must be upright and clean. Do something earth-shattering for me so that my expectations of you will not be in vain. However, I have to warn you. After you go up the stairs, no one will help you clear the way. The rest will depend on your hard work. I'm old, and no one listens to me anymore. There's nothing I can do! "
Guo Jinzhu choked with sobs as he pulled Elder Tan's arm and said, "Elder Tan, I'll definitely engrave your teachings in my heart and not let you down!"
"Good, good, good!" Tan Lao patted the back of Guo Jinzhu's hand and said, "Among you guys, you're the oldest, have a high position, and have the most experience. I have high hopes for you."
After speaking to Guo Jinzhu, Tan Lao turned to Zhang Zhiyuan, raised his cup and said, "Come, let's have a toast."
After drinking, Tan Lao said, "I don't have much to say to you. I did not help you get the position of County party committee secretary. Jin Zhu also did not help you. You got it all by yourself. I just told Jin Zhu to do something spectacular, and you've done it! Not only did you get Huang Jiyang's approval, but you also won a good reputation. This is rare, and I see you in a different light. Jin Zhu and Yuxin should learn from you. "
Being flattered by Tan Lao, Zhang Zhiyuan felt uncomfortable and said, "Tan Lao, you're overpraising me …"
"No!" Tan Lao said firmly, "I'm not flattering you. I'm just describing my feelings and feelings. You did a good job with the restructuring. Huang Jiyang had mentioned Nanyang County in many meetings. Do you think the other counties are so lucky? No! Now that you're in a new position, I will not say too much. I will only remind you. Your Achilles heel is being soft-hearted. This is far worse than you, Jin Zhu. The first thing you have to do after taking office is to kill one to warn the others. First, build up your prestige, and then fully use the power in your hands to control the overall situation. You can't let the power fall to someone else, and you can't let anyone be above you. You have to know that Yang Derong is not a good person. "
"Tan Lao is right. I will remember your teachings and will not disappoint you!" Zhang Zhiyuan promised.
"Good! I'll drink with you again for your attitude! "
After chatting with Zhang Zhiyuan, Tan Lao looked at Bai Yuxin. When Old Tan saw the traffic officer who had been with him since he was young, he had mixed feelings. He actually bent over the table and wailed. He said repeatedly, "Yuxin, it's all my fault. I've held you back."
Bai Yuxin didn't feel any better either. He supported Senior Tan and consoled, "Senior Tan, please don't say that. It's all my fault for making you angry. I deserve it, and I don't have any complaints about you."
Tan Lao blamed himself and said, "I should not have neglected you for so many years. If not, you would be like Zhiyuan today. I will reflect on myself. I have my reasons for letting you be the department head of Gu Chuan County. I also hope that you can grasp the power in your hands. You can attack and defend, but you must not show off. Keep a low profile. After the transition period is over, everything will be the same. Do you understand? "
Bai Yuxin's face was still full of tears, and she kept nodding.
His gaze finally stopped on Lu Yiwei, and Old Tan revealed an irresistible smile on his face. He said, "Yiwei, although I have only known you for a short time, I have a good impression of you. You are clean and decisive. Staying by Zhiyuan's side as his assistant will definitely complement each other's strengths. I heard that you are now the deputy department head of the organization. Zhiyuan's arrangement is very thoughtful and thoughtful. If you work hard, you will have a bright future. Also, you have entered the list of young cadres in the province. This will definitely help your future! "
Lu Yiwei was flattered. He quickly got up and said, "Tan Lao, I don't know how to thank you …"
"You don't have to thank me. You deserve it." After Tan Lao finished, he said to everyone, "I have said what I need to say. I don't expect much from you, but I sincerely hope that all of you will have a smooth sailing life. Before I die, I will be satisfied to see all of you with your heads held high. Come, let's do this together. "
The food was cold, but Tan Lao did not calm down. He said, "Although I will not be directly involved in politics, I will not let them step on my head and do whatever they want. If you have any urgent matters in the future, you can come to me. As for other matters, I will not ask about them. Take care. "
The meal was extremely depressing. During Tan Lao and Guo Jinzhu's lunch break, Zhang Zhiyuan and Bai Yuxin were lying on the deck chairs on the balcony, basking in the sun and the sea breeze. They smoked and drank tea while talking about the situation in Bei Zhou.
"Yuxin, did Tan Lao say who will be the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee in Bei Zhou?" Zhang Zhiyuan asked curiously.
Bai Yuxin shook her head. "He didn't say. I don't think Tan Lao knows either! But one thing is for sure. This time, it will be the same as the previous times. It's very likely to be an empty position. "
Zhang Zhiyuan's heart was at ease. "An empty position is good. It's better than Lin Haifeng's success. Who do you think it will be? "
Bai Yuxin snorted and said, "I really can't guess that. It's said that Secretary Huang of the Provincial Party Committee doesn't play by the rules. Who knows what he's going to do? Who cares! "
Zhang Zhiyuan sat up and asked softly, "Yuxin, I heard from Tan Lao that Secretary Huang is going to make a move against Tian Chunqiu? Is that so? "
"Maybe." Bai Yuxin said nonchalantly, "But Li Hugang, who was implicated because of Hou Yongzhi, won't be able to escape this time. I heard that he has been secretly arrested."
"Really?" Zhang Zhiyuan slammed the table and sat up. Bai Yuxin quickly said, "Keep your voice down. Don't disturb Tan Lao's sleep." Then she said, "Exactly. I heard that many things were dug out from Li Hugang. Tian Chunqiu, Mayor Lin Haifeng, and even the deputy governor of Qiu Yuanhang are involved. That's interesting. At this time, it's not a matter of luck, but a matter of who has strong connections. At this time, it's not a matter of luck, but who has strong connections. But the grasshoppers on this rope are starting to fight among themselves. Haha, interesting! "
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