At noon, he had dinner with his parents. In the afternoon, Chen Xing went to the Municipal Finance Bureau. Before he came, he had already made an appointment with He Ming, the director of the Municipal Finance Bureau. When Chen Xing arrived, He Ming was already waiting in the office.
Brother Chen Xing, I haven't seen you for a few months. Are you too comfortable being the county magistrate that you've forgotten about me? As soon as Chen Xing entered He Ming's office, the other party's enthusiasm was beyond imagination. Faced with He Ming, who came out from behind the desk, Chen Xing even felt a little flattered. He Ming, the director of the Municipal Finance Bureau, was undoubtedly the most fawned over among the many departments in Haicheng City. Whether it was the units in the city or the district or county leaders, they all had to be courteous when they saw He Ming. He Ming's status as the director of the Municipal Finance Bureau was also somewhat superior.
Brother He, I can forget anyone but you, the God of Fortune. This year, our county's financial aid will depend on your generosity. Chen Xing took a step forward and enthusiastically shook He Ming's hand. The other party called him brother Chen Xing, so Chen Xing also changed the way he addressed him.
Brother Chen Xing, look, I knew you wouldn't be so kind as to visit me. You must have come to see me because of money. He Ming's face turned serious and he pretended to be angry.
It's my fault. I'll treat you tonight and apologize to you, Brother He. What do you think, Brother He?
That's great. I haven't entertained in a long time. It's not easy to meet Brother Chen Xing, so I won't be polite tonight. He Ming didn't even think about it and smiled.
If it was said that He Ming didn't entertain, Chen Xing wouldn't believe it even if he was beaten to death. Just from the fact that He Ming was in charge of the money bag, people who wanted to treat He Ming to a meal would have to queue up for god knows how long. When He Ming said this, Chen Xing knew that He Ming was deliberately giving him face. To be more precise, it was because of Zhou Mingfang.
Brother Chen Xing, you're here today for the financial aid for the shanty town renovation, right? He Ming smiled and invited Chen Xing to sit down. He also sat down beside him.
Elder Brother He is right. I don't come to your treasury for no reason. Other than money, there's nothing else I want. Chen Xing nodded with a smile.
The approval from the city has been issued. The state has relevant regulations on the proportion of financial assistance for the transformation of Shanty Town. The money that should be allocated to you will not be less than a penny. He Ming waved his hand and said straightforwardly.
Chen Xing thanked him with a smile, but his heart was filled with emotion. No wonder people say that it's easy to get things done in the court. If it weren't for his relationship with Zhou Mingfang, He Ming would not be so polite to him. This time, the listed finance department came to ask for money, and He Ming agreed so straightforwardly. Chen Xing once again had a deep understanding of the importance of relationships in his heart.
The two sides made an appointment to have dinner together in the evening. Chen Xing did not stay at He Ming's place for a long time. After leaving He Ming's place, Chen Xing came to the Organization Department of the Municipal Party Committee according to the previous arrangement, ready to visit the Organization Minister, Yuan Jiang. This time, when he came to Hai City, Chen Xing planned to visit several main leaders who were originally part of the core camp of the Zhou Family.
After arriving at the Organization Department of the Municipal Party Committee and reporting, Chen Xing met Yuan Jiang smoothly. However, when he saw Yuan Jiang's appearance, Chen Xing was slightly surprised. He hadn't seen Yuan Jiang for a while, but there was a lot of white hair on Yuan Jiang's head, and he looked a little older. Chen Xing vaguely remembered that when he returned to Hai City last time, Yuan Jiang was still in good spirits. Today, when he saw him, he faintly felt that although Yuan Jiang was still in good spirits on the surface, there seemed to be fatigue in his bones. The spirit on the surface seemed to be faked.
Minister Yuan, what happened to you? Chen Xing looked at him with concern.
"Hehe, you have a lot of white hair, don't you?" Yuan Jiang glanced at Chen Xing and smiled casually. He had white hair before, but he usually went to dye it on time. This time, he was too lazy to do it. If it was white, then let it be. No matter how black it was dyed, it was not his own. Sooner or later, it would turn white. There was a saying that went, "Things that don't belong to you can't be kept. In the future, let it take its course, so as not to mess around with it."
Chen Xing smiled in agreement. He felt a little strange in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face. At this moment, he didn't feel anything wrong with Yuan Jiang, but Chen Xing just thought so subconsciously.
Let's not talk about this. Yuan Jiang didn't seem to want to talk about this issue. He looked at Chen Xing and asked, "How is the work in Ximen County? Is it going well?
Fortunately, I haven't been there for long, and I'm still familiarizing myself with many jobs. " Chen Xing straightened his face and said seriously. He quietly glanced at Yuan Jiang. At this time, Chen Xing suddenly thought of the position of the County Public Security Director of Ximen County, which was still vacant. Chen Xing wanted to promote Lu Ming to the position, but there was still Rong Peng, the Executive Deputy Director, in front of Lu Ming. According to Lu Ming, Rong Peng was in cahoots with the former Director, Han Dong. However, this was, after all, Lu Ming's one-sided statement, so Chen Xing didn't take it too seriously. The key was that Chen Xing realized that without his own people, he would only suffer losses in the future. The fact that Han Dong, the Director of the Public Security Bureau, dared to disobey him was the most obvious example. However, Chen Xing had decided to draw some cadres to his side. If he wanted to help Lu Ming to the position, he might need Yuan Jiang's help in the future. Although Huang Ping, the Secretary of the Municipal Political and Legal Committee and the Director of the Public Security Bureau, had more say in this appointment, if Yuan Jiang came forward, Huang Ping would probably give him some face. Chen Xing thought to himself.
Yuan Jiang did not know what was on Chen Xing's mind. Following Chen Xing's words, Yuan Jiang said, "When working in a new place, it is very important to get used to the local cadres. As an outsider, it is not easy to integrate into the local political environment. If you do not get along well with the surrounding cadres, it is easy to be isolated."
"Thank you for your advice, Minister Yuan. I will keep it in mind." Chen Xing nodded modestly. He felt a little grateful. Chen Xing could hear that Yuan Jiang's words were indeed giving him advice.
Raising his head to look at Yuan Jiang, Chen Xing found that Yuan Jiang was staring at him in a daze. Chen Xing's expression froze. He thought that there was something strange about him, but Yuan Jiang suddenly sighed and said, "It's good to be young. Chen Xing, I really envy you. If one day, our science and technology are really developed to the point where we can travel through time, I will definitely choose to go back to the past and enjoy the life of a young man."
"Minister Yuan, you are not old at all. I think you are even younger than many young people." Chen Xing looked at Yuan Jiang in surprise. He had a strange feeling in his heart. Some of Yuan Jiang's words today were really strange.
"Chen Xing, don't flatter me. I am already half a step into the coffin. How can I be compared with young people like you?" Yuan Jiang smiled with emotion. "You are still the best. You are young, energetic, and full of vigor. Your future is also bright. This is something that no one can be envious of."
"Minister Yuan, you flatter me. I am now in the position of Deputy Head of the County, but I am afraid that I can't do well. I dare not think about the future. Besides, I still need to rely on Minister Yuan's advice."
"If there is a chance in the future, it is needless to say." Yuan Jiang smiled faintly and stood up. Chen Xing, the fact that you came to see me means that you have the heart. I'm very happy. However, I'm afraid that I won't have time to chat with you this afternoon. I still have many things to attend to. Let's have a good chat another day.
"Okay, then I will not disturb your work. I will come to see you next time." Chen Xing smiled and nodded. He did not think much about Yuan Jiang's manner of seeing him off. After all, Yuan Jiang was the Minister of the Organization. It was normal for him to be busy. Moreover, he had come to visit suddenly. Yuan Jiang had already given him a lot of face by taking the time to see him.
In Ximen County, Chen Xing was in Hai City. Lu Ming, the Deputy Director of the County Public Security Bureau, personally presided over a large-scale renovation of the public security environment around the Entertainment City in the county. After receiving a call from his secretary, He Qi, Chen Xing could not help but smile. Lu Ming was using practical actions to reply to him. It could be said that Chen Xing's intention to support Lu Ming was not in vain.
In the evening, Chen Xing invited He Ming to the hotel owned by Huang Ming. "Brother He, this hotel is owned by my friend. Please take good care of it in the future." Chen Xing smiled and introduced the hotel to He Ming. Then, he pointed to Huang Ming and introduced him to He Ming. As soon as Chen Xing's voice fell, Huang Ming hurriedly stepped forward and greeted him. "Hello, Director He."
He Ming nodded slightly at Huang Ming as a form of greeting. Compared to the enthusiasm he displayed in front of Chen Xing, He Ming naturally exuded the aura of the Municipal Finance Bureau Director in front of others. He Ming wasn't putting on airs on purpose, but he was indeed qualified to do so. Regardless of whether it was the cadres of other agencies or the leaders from the counties and cities who came to ask for money, it wasn't easy for them to ask He Ming out for a meal. Chen Xing, a Deputy County Head of a poor county, was an exception to He Ming's enthusiasm.
Huang Ming toasted He Ming in the private room and left. Only He Ming and Chen Xing were left in the private room. "Brother He, do you have something urgent tonight?" Chen Xing saw He Ming looking at the time from time to time, so he couldn't help but ask.
"I have a meal with Brother Chen Xing. No matter how urgent it is, I have to put it aside first." He Ming smiled faintly and told him the whole story. "I have an appointment with Secretary General Qi tonight. I don't know if he will come."
Secretary General Qi? Chen Xing was stunned for a moment, but then he realized that it was Secretary General Qi Yixuan of the Municipal Government. He used to be the Deputy Secretary General of the Municipal Party Committee. Among the several Deputy Secretaries General, his ranking was relatively low. Qi Yixuan was able to become the Secretary General of the Municipal Government because Zhou Mingfang took over the former Secretary General of the Municipal Government, Zhan Lin, and supported him. Speaking of which, Qi Yixuan was also labeled as a person under the Zhou Family.
Secretary General Qi is so busy. Can he find time to come? Chen Xing was slightly happy. It was not bad to be able to have more contact with Qi Yixuan, the Head Butler of the Municipal Government.
"That's not necessarily true. Secretary General Qi is not as busy as we think." He Ming shook his head, and a trace of bitterness flashed in his eyes. Chen Xing had been paying attention to He Ming's expression, so he happened to see the subtle changes on He Ming's face. Chen Xing was stunned. "Did something happen?"
"I don't know if Secretary General Qi will come. Brother Chen Xing, let's not wait for him." He Ming raised his hand to look at the time again. Finally, he didn't want to wait any longer.
Director He, it's not nice of you to eat it first. I rushed over here in a hurry. The door was pushed open from the outside, and it was Qi Yixuan. Although Chen Xing wasn't familiar with him, they had met several times. As soon as Qi Yixuan came in, Chen Xing stood up to welcome him.
Chen Xing's action made Qi Yixuan smile. He smiled and nodded to Chen Xing. "Secretary Chen, I should call you Mayor Chen of County Chen now."
"Secretary General Qi, you can call me Little Chen."
"If I call you Little Chen, people will think that I'm taking advantage of my seniority. I'd better learn from Director He and call you Brother Chen Xing." Qi Yixuan heard He Ming's voice outside the door just now, so he also learned from He Ming how to address Chen Xing.
"Secretary General Qi, Brother Chen Xing, don't just stand there. If you have something to say, sit down and talk." He Ming stood in the middle and pulled the two of them to sit down.
He Ming and Qi Yixuan chatted, while Chen Xing sat aside and listened to their conversation. Chen Xing was a little confused. He didn't know whether He Ming and Qi Yixuan were familiar with each other before, but he remembered that He Ming should be quite familiar with Li Baojin, the Secretary General of the Municipal Party Committee, and Yuan Jiang, the Minister of Organization. After all, the three of them were people that Zhou Mingfang trusted. According to his observation today, it seemed that after Zhou Mingfang left, He Ming, Li Baojin, and Yuan Jiang rarely talked to each other.
"I visited Minister Yuan Jiang this afternoon. I'm calling him now. I don't know if he will come." Chen Xing said with a smile.
"There's no need to call. Lao Yuan definitely won't come. I know him well. I don't know what he has been doing recently. He basically doesn't come out to socialize." He Ming waved his hand.
Chen Xing paused and put the phone back. Since He Ming said so, there was no need for him to call him again. However, from the way He Ming addressed Yuan Jiang, their relationship should be quite good. His guess just now was a little off. When he saw Minister Yuan Jiang in the afternoon, he felt that Minister Yuan Jiang's health didn't seem to be as good as before. He had more white hair and his mental state was a little poor.
"Really?" He Ming was slightly stunned and then shook his head. "I haven't seen him for a while. But then again, he's been strange recently. He's not the same as before. I don't know what he's doing."
He Ming's words undoubtedly confirmed the feeling Chen Xing had when he saw Yuan Jiang in the afternoon. He could subtly feel that Yuan Jiang's speech was a little different, but he couldn't tell what was wrong.
Chen Xing didn't have time to think too much at this time. He Ming and Qi Yixuan were talking to him from time to time. Both sides asked about Zhou Mingfang. In fact, during the days when Chen Xing was in Xi Men, he hadn't contacted the old leader Zhou Mingfang. He could only smile and reply.
After three rounds of drinking, Qi Yixuan and He Ming had a toast. It seemed that they weren't satisfied. He drank a small glass of white wine in one gulp and suddenly said, "A new emperor brings his own ministers. As subordinates, it's really not easy for us."
"Alas, isn't it? A new official makes three changes. I just don't know when the fire will burn on our heads." He Ming echoed Qi Yixuan's words. There was some bitterness on his face. It was exactly the same as what Chen Xing had seen before.
"If it weren't for Secretary Zhou's prestige, I'm afraid that Secretary Kunming can't wait to make a move on me." He Ming glanced at Chen Xing. In front of Chen Xing, he didn't hide anything. It was more like he said it deliberately.
Bureau Chief He, you are still considered lucky. At least Secretary Kunming did not touch you. If you, the God of Wealth, were smarter, you might be able to hold on to your position. I, as the Secretary General of the Municipal Government, am the one who is useless. Secretary Zhou promoted me to this position, but he transferred me away so quickly. My position in the Municipal Government is very awkward. Mayor Zhang doesn't like me at all. Now that Secretary Zhou has been transferred away, Mayor Zhang has no one to worry about. I think I will be removed from this position soon. Zhan Lin was transferred to an idle position, and I think my fate will be similar to his. Qi Yixuan smiled bitterly.
At first, when Chen Xing heard their words, he didn't react. After hearing their words, Chen Xing suddenly understood. It was because Zhou Mingfang had been transferred away and the new Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee had been transferred in. He Ming and the other core members of the Zhou faction were now having a hard time.
Looking at Qi Yixuan and He Ming, who were complaining to each other, Chen Xing was silent for a moment. A new emperor brought his own courtiers. This saying had never changed since ancient times. When Huang Kunming took office in Hai City, as the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, he wanted to consolidate his position. Naturally, he wouldn't let go of these two important departments. However, He Ming was now able to sit safely in the position of the Director of Finance. It must be because Huang Kunming was worried about Zhou Mingfang. After all, Zhou Mingfang didn't retire but was promoted. Ever since Huang Kunming came to Hai City, he hadn't made any personnel changes. It could be vaguely seen that Huang Kunming seemed to be restraining himself.
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