Morning.
Party Committee Compound.
There were still more than ten minutes before work time. Everyone came to the unit, chatting and greeting each other.
Suddenly, a black Land Rover drove in.
"Eh? It's a Land Rover!"
"Huh? Whose car is that?"
"You still don't know?"
"Know what? I didn't hear about it. "
"That's Mayor Dong's car!"
"Ah? He bought it himself? How much does it cost? "
Everyone turned to look at him. Almost everyone's eyes were on him.
Yesterday's wedding was attended by most of the county's officials. Even those who did not attend had heard about the scene. The collision between the Land Rover and the Lexus, the tit-for-tat between Deputy Mayor Dong and Deputy Secretary Zhang, and the change of attitude of the second and second leaders of the Ministry of Finance, as well as the statement of Secretary Pu of the Commission for Discipline Inspection. This was undoubtedly a day that could affect the county's political situation. So, those who did not attend the wedding had also heard about it. This matter had been discussed many times last night, and only a small portion of people had not heard about it.
The Land Rover parked in front of the County Government Office Building, and Dong Xuebing alighted after changing his clothes.
"Mayor Dong."
"Mayor Dong."
"Good morning."
Dong Xuebing nodded to a few County Government staff members who greeted him and entered the office building under everyone's stares.
After Dong Xuebing left, everyone started whispering among themselves.
"Mayor Dong is in the limelight this time."
"That's right. Why did he drive his Land Rover to work?"
"He is not afraid of being investigated. I think his family is rich."
"But Mayor Dong had offended Party Secretary Meng."
"That's right. I wonder what will happen at the Party Committee meeting later."
… …
10 am.
Small meeting room.
The County's Party Committee meeting had started, and all 11 County's Party Committee members had arrived.
But the atmosphere in the meeting is a little weird. Although no one said a word, it can be seen from the looks on the members' faces. Dong Xuebing is still the center of attention. When he entered the meeting room, Deputy Party Secretary Zhang Wanshui and Publicity Department Head Cheng Fuguang looked at him, especially Zhang Wanshui. Zhang Wanshui did not show any hostility on his face, but his eyes are filled with hostility.
But Dong Xuebing did not mind and sat down. He even waved to Zhang Wanshui and a few other leaders from the Mongolian faction.
Zhang Wanshui ignored him.
Cheng Fuguang nodded at Dong Xuebing to brush him off.
Secretary Meng and Mayor Jiang were the last to arrive.
Meng Rui sat down and knocked on the table. "Alright, let's begin."
Everyone looked at Secretary Meng and waited for him to speak.
Meng Rui asked his secretary, Zhang Feng, to distribute the documents. After the members of the Standing Committee received the documents, Secretary Meng's face turned ugly. "Take a look. This is our County's financial situation. I thought we could survive this month, but it seems we won't be able to survive until the end of this month."
The few leaders from the Mongolian faction glanced at Dong Xuebing.
Secretary Meng is trying to warn Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing is in charge of the Finance Department, and he is also the one who asked the Central Government for funds. But there is still no news from him. Meng Rui asked. "Mayor Dong, I had given you a week's time, and you had promised everyone. Why is the funds still not in? You and the officials from the Finance Department have spent a small amount of money on the plane tickets and accommodation in the county. You've been busy for a week and there's still no news? I want to ask! Why did you go to the capital? "
Here it comes!
He was already starting to use the knife!
Dong Xuebing was not surprised. He knew he had offended Zhang Wanshui and the Mongolian Faction's staff.
Dong Xuebing did not say anything and lit a cigarette. He acted like he did not hear what the County's Party Secretary said and did not criticize him.
This fellow's shamelessness made Pu An happy in his heart.
The Head of the Organization Department, Liao Haiwei, frowned and looked at Dong Xuebing. "The Organization Department had delayed their salaries for more than half a month. Many of our staff are from poor families, and they are complaining. If this carries on, something bad will happen!"
Cheng Fuguang said slowly: "It's the same for the Publicity Department. Everyone is very emotional."
Deputy Mayor Ci Boyang nodded. "That's right. We cannot delay this any longer. We must solve the financial problems. Mayor Dong, is there any news from the Central Finance Ministry?"
Everyone is pointing at Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing was still smoking calmly and looking down at the ground.
Zhang Wanshui banged the table. "Mayor Dong!"
Dong Xuebing looked up. "Ah? Secretary Zhang, are you calling me? "
Zhang Wanshui replied angrily. "I am talking to you. Didn't you hear me?"
Dong Xuebing laughed. "I heard you. I am thinking about what to say."
Pu An looked at Dong Xuebing and said. "You cannot blame Mayor Dong. Mayor Dong had just taken office, and our County's financial problems had been there for many years. This is not something that can be solved in a short time. Furthermore, we had applied for funds from the Central Government many times in the past, but none of us had gotten it back." Pu An, who had always been a centrist, did not try to smooth things over. He supported Dong Xuebing. If Pu An had only expressed his stance at the wedding yesterday, what he said today will show that he is siding with Dong Xuebing.
Pu An's old friend, the United Front Work Department's Head Jian Xiangrong, sighed and said. "I agree with Secretary Pu. Mayor Dong is not to blame."
Jiang Fangfang sipped her tea and did not seem surprised.
Jian Xiangrong is also siding with Dong Xuebing?
Did Secretary Pu bring his old friend over? Or did Jiang Fangfang pull Minister Jian to his side?
Or Jian Xiangrong is the only centrist on the Standing Committee, and he knew the situation and had no choice but to side with the Jiang Faction?
Meng Rui narrowed his eyes and did not have any reaction.
Zhang Wanshui and the rest of the Mongolian Faction's leaders frowned.
The atmosphere became more tense.
But no matter what, the Jiang Faction will become stronger. In the past, there was only Jiang Fangfang in the 11 County's Party Committee members. Now, Dong Xuebing, Pu An, and Jian Xiangrong have four votes. Although it is still a far cry from the Mongolian Faction, this is a warning sign.
Zhang Wanshui couldn't help but say, "Back then, it was Mayor Dong who volunteered to go to the central government to ask for the money, right?"
Pu An looked at Zhang Wanshui coldly. "Secretary Zhang, I remember you had also asked the Central Government for funds in the past. What happened in the end? You also did not get the funds. Secretary Zhang, if you are to be held accountable, how should you be held accountable? "
Zhang Wanshui's face changed.
Dong Xuebing and Zhang Wanshui started arguing.
The Party Committee meeting had just started, and the atmosphere was tense.
Dong Xuebing, on the other hand, did not say anything. He stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray and sipped his tea like Mayor Jiang.
Jiang Fangfang was the same, very calm.
"Enough!" Meng Rui was annoyed to see them arguing and banged on the table. But when Meng Rui was about to point his finger at Dong Xuebing, Dong Xuebing's phone rang. During meetings, everyone will switch off their phones when they enter the meeting room. Unless it is a special occasion, Party Secretary Meng or Mayor Jiang, no one is an exception. That's why Meng Rui's face changed when Dong Xuebing's phone rang. "Mayor Dong! I'm in a meeting! "
Dong Xuebing replied. "It's urgent, and I am waiting for your call."
Dong Xuebing ignored everyone's stares and answered the phone. "Hello?"
"Is this Mayor Dong?"
"Yes. Who are you?"
"I am from the Ministry of Finance."
"Oh, nice to meet you."
"I am calling to inform you all that Zhen Shui County's funds had been allocated. It should be arriving at the Provincial Government today."
"Ok. Thank you."
"You're welcome. If there's nothing else, I will hang up."
After hanging up, Dong Xuebing calmed down. The funds are finally here! He finally had the confidence to back it up!
Dong Xuebing raised his head and looked at everyone. "I had received a call from the Ministry of Finance. The Central Government's funds had been allocated."
"What?"
"Funds?"
"The Ministry of Finance?"
Other than Jiang Fangfang, everyone was stunned.
Dong Xuebing nodded. "It should be here today."
Meng Rui opened his eyes wide. "How much?"
Dong Xuebing replied shockingly. "50 million RMB."
Everyone looked at each other and sucked in a cold breath. Even Secretary Meng couldn't help but be moved.
50 million?
50 million RMB?
When Dong Xuebing said he will go to the Central Government to get the funds, no one believed he could get it back. This was because this had happened many times in the past. Even if Dong Xuebing could get it back, 1 to 2 million RMB was the most he could get. But who would expect Dong Xuebing to ask for 50 million RMB?
Meng Rui looked at Dong Xuebing. "Why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Dong Xuebing thought to himself. If I had told you earlier, I will not make things difficult for you all. But he replied. "The funds are not in yet, and I dare not guarantee anything. That's why I did not tell you."
The few leaders from the Meng Party looked at each other.
5 million RMB was enough to save Zhen Shui County, let alone 50 million. If the funds were really in, then Zhen Shui County will be rich. They can even use this money to start a lot of projects!
Dong Xuebing! How could he hide so much?
Dong Xuebing had been keeping quiet all this while, and he was very confident!
But that was 50 million RMB, and it was from the Ministry of Finance? How did this Dong Xuebing get the funds?
Meng Rui looked at Dong Xuebing and nodded. "Good job! Mayor Dong! Thank you for your hard work! "
Dong Xuebing laughed. "It's my duty."
The rest of the Party Committee meetings, no one from the Meng Party tried to stab Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing had helped the County to get the funds!
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