The car arrived at the downtown area. Chen Xing sent Zhong Ling to the hotel and then went to the Civil Affairs Bureau.
Time passed. In the Civil Affairs Bureau, Chen Ming, who was standing at the door of the Finance Department like a door god, began to feel anxious. Zhang Zhaoquan just walked aside to make a phone call. Chen Ming guessed that Zhang Zhaoquan was calling Chen Xing. Seeing that Zhang Zhaoquan didn't argue with him verbally and just stood there waiting quietly, Chen Ming felt that his guess was right. He became more and more uneasy. If Chen Xing really came in person, he couldn't block the door anymore. He could stop Zhang Zhaoquan, but he couldn't stop Chen Xing. Chen Ming wouldn't dare to embarrass Chen Xing in public no matter how bold he was.
It didn't take long for Chen Ming's worry to come true. Ten minutes after Zhang Zhaoquan's phone call, Chen Xing appeared in the Civil Affairs Bureau. Seeing Chen Xing coming over, Chen Ming's face changed.
What, what's going on? Chen Xing glanced at Zhang Zhaoquan and fell on Chen Ming. He stared at Chen Ming and a cold light flashed in his eyes. If he didn't take down Chen Ming this time, he would lose his prestige as the head of the county.
County Chen, Director Chen doesn't cooperate with us. There's nothing we can do. Zhang Zhaoquan spread out his hands helplessly.
Really? Is that so? Chen Xing asked while knowing the answer. He looked at Chen Ming. Chen Ming, you are also a leader. You should have a better sense of the overall situation. If the Audit Bureau wants to do a random inspection, you should cooperate. What do you want by showing such an attitude?
Chen Xing said and gave an order. Director Zhang, let's see who dares to stop your people.
Okay. Zhang Zhaoquan nodded solemnly, glanced at Chen Ming mockingly, and waved his hand to the back. Several staff members behind him immediately walked towards the Finance Department. Chen Ming, who was standing at the door of the Finance Department, moved his feet slightly, but he seemed to be unwilling to give up. He still stood there and seemed to have no intention of moving away. Several staff members of the Audit Office also stopped in front of him and looked back at Chen Xing. It was not convenient for them to push Chen Ming away directly, so they waited for his final instruction.
Chen Xing stared at Chen Ming. His eyes became colder and colder. Chen Ming's eyes collided with Chen Xing's. In the end, Chen Ming gritted his teeth, moved two steps and walked away from the door. His slightly lowered face was full of resentment.
After standing there for a while, Chen Xing whispered a few words to Zhang Zhaoquan when he saw that the people of the Audit Office had already entered the Finance Department. Then, he turned around and left. From the beginning to the end, he didn't talk much with Chen Ming. Chen Xing's actions had clearly expressed his attitude.
As Chen Xing's car disappeared from the parking lot, many people finally appeared by the windows of the five-story Civil Affairs Bureau. These people were hiding by the windows and peeping. They only dared to poke their heads out when they saw Chen Xing's car leaving. The whole Civil Affairs Bureau was also shrouded in a dark cloud at this moment. Although the doors and windows of each department were closed, they almost guessed what had happened. After Chen Xing left, no one dared to talk about it, for fear that it would reach the ears of Director Chen Ming. However, there was no doubt that many people had begun to be pessimistic about whether Chen Ming could continue to be the director. Some middle and senior cadres who didn't get along well with Chen Ming couldn't help but gloat.
The capable auditors brought by Zhang Zhaoquan sealed the Finance Department of the Civil Affairs Bureau. Except for the auditors, no one from the Civil Affairs Bureau was allowed to enter.
In the director's office, Chen Ming cursed with a livid face. Listening carefully, the main character of his words was basically Chen Xing, and Zhang Zhaoquan was mentioned more or less. The two became the targets of Chen Ming's curses to vent his anger. Standing opposite Chen Ming, Deputy Director Huang Bin was also silent out of fear and didn't dare to make a sound. Yesterday, Chen Ming was still complacent in this office because he had caused trouble for Chen Xing. He looked down on Chen Xing, the young acting county magistrate. However, today, Chen Ming couldn't smile anymore. Apart from curses that were useless, there was no longer any complacent expression on his face.
There were three deputy directors in the Civil Affairs Bureau. He was the one who had the closest relationship with Chen Ming, and was also the one with the most power. The other two deputy directors were basically empty shells. They had the title of deputy director, but they didn't have the power to be deputy director. Chen Ming was headstrong and self-opinionated, and he was very suspicious of others. His grip on power was very serious, and the other two deputy directors were almost like decorations. The reason why Huang Bin could get some power was because he was close to Chen Ming and tried his best to curry favor with him. Huang Bin really regretted it. He had benefited from Chen Ming, but this time, he was afraid that he would be dragged down by Chen Ming. At this time, Huang Bin had no choice but to think for himself.
"Old Huang, call Deng Quan in." Chen Ming seemed to have scolded to his heart's content, and then turned to talk to Huang Bin.
Huang Bin agreed and quickly walked out of Chen Ming's office. Deng Quan was the section chief of the finance department, and Huang Bin could probably guess why Chen Ming looked for him so quickly. Chen Ming probably wanted to push out one or two scapegoats from the finance department.
Huang Bin's guess was right, Chen Ming was indeed planning that. In the closed office, Chen Ming didn't know how long he talked with Deng Quan for before he saw Deng Quan come out of Chen Ming's office. At the same time, Chen Ming also hurriedly came out of the office with his briefcase, went downstairs, and quickly got into the car, and ordered the driver to go to Haicheng.
Chen Ming was preparing to go to Haicheng to look for his old leader. After the former County Party Secretary Song Ming retired, he became the Vice Chairman of the Municipal People's Political Consultative Conference. Although he didn't have any real power, he was still an out-and-out deputy department cadre. Most importantly, Song Ming had good connections in Haicheng, and had a good personal relationship with some cadres in the city. Therefore, Song Ming was also Chen Ming's biggest support. Back then, he was able to become the bureau chief because Song Ming arranged for him before he retired. Chen Ming had been Song Ming's secretary for a few years, serving him everywhere. In the end, he had obtained the position of bureau chief. Chen Ming was quite satisfied, but there wasn't much money to be made in the Civil Affairs Bureau, and he didn't have much power in his hands. This was the only thing that Chen Ming was dissatisfied with. Fortunately, he was still young, and Chen Ming also hoped that his career could go further, so he still had to rely on Song Ming to speak for him.
Now that Chen Xing wanted to take him down, Chen Ming could only make two preparations. Not only did he have to push out one or two scapegoats, but he also had to use Song Ming's strength to overcome this hurdle.
Drive faster. Chen Ming raised his hand to look at the time and urged the driver. He frowned. "Chen Xing is too ruthless, too ruthless." Chen Ming thought to himself. He clenched his fists and secretly swore in his heart, "Chen Xing, if you don't let me have an easy time, I won't let you have an easy time either."
In the Jianhua District on Changxing Road in Hai City, Song Ming, the vice chairman of the Municipal People's Political Consultative Conference, lived there. Chen Ming rushed to Hai City and went straight to Changxing Road. He arrived at the door of Song Ming's house with familiarity. It was lunchtime. Chen Ming didn't call in advance before coming. He knew that Song Ming would definitely go home for lunch at noon and then take a half-hour nap. He was not afraid that he wouldn't be able to find him. After working for Song Ming for several years, Chen Ming was very familiar with Song Ming's work and rest schedule. Moreover, there was basically nothing to do in the Municipal People's Political Consultative Conference, so Song Ming's work and rest schedule was very regular nowadays.
The person who opened the door was an old nanny of Song Ming's house. Seeing Chen Ming outside the door, the old nanny recognized him and opened the door without hesitation. It could be seen that Chen Ming often visited Song Ming's house.
"Hey, Little Chen is here. Have you eaten?" Song Ming's wife, Wang Sui, saw Song Ming and greeted him warmly.
"Auntie Wang, I really haven't eaten yet. It's better to come at the right time than to come early. It seems that I'm just in time." The smile on Chen Ming's face was extremely bright. If Chen Ming's subordinates or friends who were more familiar with him saw Chen Ming's attitude, they would definitely be surprised. This was completely different from the arrogant and domineering style that Chen Ming usually showed.
"Since you haven't eaten yet, let's just eat something. Now it's just me and Old Song. It's very quiet. I didn't cook any big fish or meat. Just make do with it." Wang Sui smiled and waved at Chen Ming, completely treating Chen Ming as a junior. Song Ming, who was beside her, was also used to this. The closeness of Chen Ming with his old leader's family was even more surprising.
The relationship between Chen Ming and the old leader also became closer after Song Ming retired. When Song Ming was still the secretary of the county committee in Xi Men and Chen Ming was Song Ming's secretary, Chen Ming didn't have the courage to be so close and natural with the leader. In the officialdom, there was a difference between the superiors and subordinates. How could he dare to go to the leader's house like he was going to his own house? It was only after Song Ming retired that their relationship developed by leaps and bounds. After Song Ming retired to the second line, Chen Ming still specially came to Hai City from Xi Men every few days to visit. Not only did he often buy gifts and supplements, but whenever Song Ming's children encountered something, as long as Chen Ming heard about it, he would often help them immediately. In the eyes of the Song family, Chen Ming's behavior undoubtedly made them feel that he was a reliable person who didn't forget his roots and was trustworthy. Therefore, Chen Ming was basically not an outsider in the Song family.
Chen Ming changed his shoes at the door. As he walked in, he said with a smile, "Auntie Wang, you are now full of children and grandchildren. How can it be lonely? Daming and Zifang often bring their children here to visit you two." Chen Ming's face was full of smiles. The Song Daming and Song Zifang he mentioned were the son and daughter of Song Ming and Wang Sui. Chen Ming was also very familiar with the two of them and had helped them with many private matters.
They all had their own families. How could they come and go as they pleased? Wang Sui smiled and shook her head.
The old nanny added a pair of bowl and chopsticks for Chen Ming. Chen Ming looked like a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey. He ate a few mouthfuls of rice in big mouthfuls and did not forget to say, "Auntie Wang, every time I come to your house to eat, I feel it is very delicious. I really want to stay here and don't want to leave."
"The food in our house is also made of five grains. There is nothing special. Little Chen, your mouth is still so good at talking." Wang Sui said with a smile. With one more person at the table, the atmosphere was a little livelier. The old man seemed to be very happy. His children all had their own houses outside. Usually, the old couple was together. Suddenly, the old man was very happy.
Song Ming looked at Chen Ming wolfing down a few mouthfuls and smiled. "Little Chen, what are you doing in Hai City this time?"
"Nothing. I just want to eat the food in your house, Secretary, so I came here eagerly." Chen Ming said with a smile. According to his understanding of Song Ming, Song Ming would habitually ask about the Xi Men later. At that time, it was time for him to show off. Chen Ming's cleverness was that he knew how to use his understanding of Song Ming to not make Song Ming feel disgusted. This was also an important reason why he was appreciated by Song Ming.
After eating for more than ten minutes, Song Ming walked to the sofa in the living room to make tea. Chen Ming also followed and sat down beside Song Ming. "Old Secretary, let me do it. I'll let you check if my tea skills have improved."
Chen Ming was busy making tea, but his ears were pricked up. He was waiting for Song Ming to suddenly ask. His former leader did not let him down. Song Ming watched the noon news of the Central Television and casually asked how the new County Head Chen was doing in the Xi Men.
Song Ming's habits could be said to be the habits of all officials. After retirement, he would always pay attention to the place where he had worked from time to time. Song Ming was no exception. He used to be the head of the Xi Men, so he naturally paid extra attention to the Xi Men, even though he was no longer in charge of anything.
Chen Ming said in his heart that the opportunity had come. He did not show any eagerness on his face. He was very patient as he brewed the tea and said. County Head Chen was a very bold leader. Young people had the advantages of young people. They were very aggressive and bold in doing things. Maybe the Xi Men could really rise in his hands.
Chen Ming said while carefully observing Song Ming's expression. The flash of disapproval on Song Ming's face was particularly obvious. Chen Ming was happy to see it. Seeing that Song Ming did not intend to speak, Chen Ming continued. County Head Chen promoted the progress of the Shanty Town reconstruction project as soon as he came. He went to the city and the province to ask for special funds. The Shanty Town reconstruction project could start so smoothly because of County Head Chen's contribution. Otherwise, he did not know how long it would take.
"Well, go on, let's see what good things our new county head has done." Song Ming nodded with a smile, but what he was thinking in his heart was another matter.
Chen Ming's understanding of the old leader was probably more thorough than Song Ming's understanding of himself. No one would look directly at their own shortcomings, and Song Ming was no exception. Chen Ming knew this very well. Song Ming had been the county head for five years and the secretary for seven years. He had been in charge of the Xi Men for a total of twelve years, but there had not been any substantial changes in the Xi Men. It was still so backward and ranked at the bottom of Haicheng City. This could more or less explain Song Ming's incompetence or incompetence. If the Xi Men really changed in a short time under Chen Xing's hands, wouldn't it prove more and more that Song Ming was incompetent when he was in charge of the Xi Men?
Chen Ming's heart was as clear as a mirror. His face did not change, and he continued to smile. County Head Chen had recently made a very bold decision to build a large tourist area in the Xi Men. County Head Chen had made a bold statement that within five years, the Xi Men's tourism industry would become one of the pillars of Haicheng City's tourism industry. Chen Ming sang praises for Chen Xing's achievements, and there was no lack of praise and admiration in his tone. However, Chen Ming's tone suddenly changed. However, in order to build this tourist area, County Head Chen had also caused great indignation and resentment.
"Why? This young county head is so capable. What else is there to be dissatisfied with?" Song Min seemed to be in high spirits all of a sudden and asked with interest.
Chen Ming had been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. At the moment, he said without hesitation, "Old Secretary, you also know the situation in our county. We are poor, so poor that we don't even have extra money. Every year, we don't know how many people can't pay their salaries. However, in order to build this tourist area, County Head Chen intercepted a part of the financial allocation from various units to raise funds for the construction of the tourist area. Originally, every unit was poor. After County Head Chen intercepted a part of the allocation, many units couldn't feed themselves."
Chen Ming looked at Song Ming's eyes and continued to speak without blushing or skipping a beat. "Take our bureau as an example. The expenses of the Civil Affairs Bureau are not so high that we can't feed ourselves. However, this year, there is no money to pay the subsidies to the families of the martyrs and the three old people. Now, when those families and the three old people heard that this year's subsidies couldn't be paid on time, they were all anxious.
They ran to the County Head Chen to complain about this matter. He wanted the Civil Affairs Bureau to pay the subsidies on time, but the Civil Affairs Bureau didn't have the money. Because of this matter, I was also worried to death. I wanted to ask County Head Chen to give us the allocation, but County Head Chen refused and asked us to find a way ourselves. Old Secretary, tell me, isn't this making things difficult for us? This is the situation in Ximen, where can we find the money? "Song Ming listened to Chen Ming's eloquent narration in silence.
Song Ming silently listened to Chen Ming's eloquent narration. Chen Ming had been promoted by him and used to play the role of his confidant. Song Ming naturally chose to believe Chen Ming's words at this moment. In fact, there was nothing wrong with what Chen Ming said. It was just that he had appropriately concealed some things. In addition, Chen Ming's words were biased. His impression of Chen Xing immediately worsened. He shook his head and said, "He's a young man. It's good to have the drive of a young man, but he's inexperienced and not good at listening to different opinions. It's easy for him to make mistakes. I think this new County Magistrate Chen is just like that. Hehe, but you can't blame him. He's young and successful, and he's appreciated by his superiors. Naturally, he dares to think and act."
"Yes, old Secretary, after hearing what you said, I also envy him. At such a young age, County Head Chen has reached a height that many people can't reach in their lifetime. How many people are envious of him? Alas, there are so many people in the system, but how many people can have such good luck? In another 20 years, I don't know whether I can reach County Head Chen's current position." Chen Ming secretly glanced at Song Ming and smiled bitterly.
There was no comparison between people. Some people were born with a golden spoon in their mouths and were destined to live a life of wealth and honor. Some people were born in a poor family and had to suffer since they were young. In the future, they might not be able to change their fate. Therefore, people's fate was different. This was not something that could be envied. If there was really a King of Hell in this world, he could help him be reincarnated into a good family. Song Ming smiled.
Chen Ming nodded with a smile. He naturally wouldn't refute Song Ming's words. Following Song Ming's words, Chen Ming said, "County Head Chen blamed the Civil Affairs Bureau for not distributing the subsidies in time, which caused those people to go to the county government. Today, he sent the people from the Audit Bureau to trouble us. They moved the account books of our finance department and wanted to find trouble with us. Alas, County Head Chen is high and mighty. I can't afford to offend him, but I can at least hide from him. I don't want to deal with those troublesome things. I just want to have a meal at your house and relax.
The Civil Affairs Bureau isn't the only one responsible for not distributing the subsidies. What's the point of asking the Audit Bureau to audit your finance? Besides, these are two different things. What he is doing is simply reckless. " Song Ming frowned.
"Old Secretary, you can say this at home now. You can't say this outside. If it reaches the ears of County Head Chen, I'm afraid that County Head Chen will be furious again." Chen Ming turned pale with fright as he stared at Song Ming in horror.
"What? I can't even say a word? Is this still the world of our party? "
"Our party promotes freedom of speech. He's just a small county head. He can't control everyone's mouth. Today, I said these words here, and I will say them outside. I can't stand people who have different opinions. I'd like to see what he can do to me. Also, Little Chen, I don't want to criticize you, but why are you getting more and more timid? You are now a middle-level leader, so you should have your own persistence and principles." Seeing Chen Ming's frightened look, Song Ming was very angry and slammed the table, causing his wife Wang Sui to poke her head out of the bedroom to have a look.
"Old Secretary, calm down. Don't get angry. Your blood pressure is already on the high side. Don't get angry because of this kind of thing." Chen Ming looked at Song Ming with concern and said helplessly with a bitter smile, "County Head Chen is now the head of a county, and I'm just a small director. How can I dare to challenge him? Besides, Old Secretary, it's not like you don't know that what the leader does, no matter whether it's right or wrong, can only be right in the eyes of subordinates like us. County Head Chen thinks that our Civil Affairs Bureau didn't distribute the subsidies in time, and it's me who secretly hindered him. So he wants the Audit Bureau to audit our finance. Sigh, I'm really more wronged than Dou E.
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