The shops on both sides of the street had begun to put up Spring Festival couplets, and red lanterns could be seen from time to time. The most important annual traditional festival, the Spring Festival, had arrived, and everywhere was filled with a festive atmosphere. Chen Xing stayed in his office, quietly listening to the faint sound of firecrackers coming from outside. It was forbidden to set off fireworks and firecrackers in the urban area, but some people would secretly set off firecrackers on such a festive occasion. If no one reported it, no one would take it seriously.
The east wind blew the green mountains, and the spring rain sprinkled everything new. A new year should be a new beginning, and people should welcome the arrival of the New Year with a new look and mood. On the occasion of the Spring Festival, Chen Xing was not happy. Zhang Wanzheng was still the Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of Wangshan City, but it was confirmed that he would be transferred. At present, only he knew about this matter. Ge Jian-ming had called him to tell him the result. Chen Xing was extremely disappointed, but he could not stop this result from happening.
The problems reported by Zhang Wanzheng were found to be true after an investigation. Although it wasn't Zhang Wanzheng's problem, he couldn't escape the responsibility of his family's actions. After all, his family had used his power to amass wealth. Zhang Wanzheng said that he didn't know anything, but his words became the most unconvincing words. Perhaps only his own family would know whether he knew anything about the internal affairs of a family. The word 'person' had two strokes, one to the left and the other to the right. Who would know if he was telling the truth or not?
Chen Xing chose to believe Zhang Wanzheng. Although the time they worked together could not be shorter, this matter did not change his subjective will. Zhang Wanzheng's son accepted a lot of money, and also used Zhang Wanzheng's connections to help others escape legal responsibility, and later received remuneration. During the short period of two months when Zhang Wanzheng was transferred to Wangshan, Zhang Wanzheng's son even accepted bribes from local businessmen in Wangshan City. This made Chen Xing speechless even if he wanted to say something for Zhang Wanzheng.
Looking at the scenery in the distance, Chen Xing could not help smiling bitterly when he encountered such news during the Spring Festival.
Secretary, Secretary Zhang wants to see you. Huang Jianghua knocked on the door and walked in.
Oh? Chen Xing raised his eyebrows and said, "Invite him in quickly."
He turned around and walked to the sofa. When Chen Xing saw Zhang Wanzheng walking in, he smiled. Comrade Wanzheng is here. Please take a seat.
Secretary Chen, I hope I didn't bother you. Zhang Wanzheng looked at Chen Xing, and his tone sounded distant.
Comrade Wan Zheng treated me as an outsider. Chen Xing glanced at Zhang Wanzheng with a smile. Zhang Wanzheng's mentality seemed to have changed a little. Chen Xing vaguely knew the reason, but he could only sigh helplessly. Zhang Wanzheng might think that there was something wrong with him, so his mentality became a little unbalanced.
Comrade Wan Zheng, please take a seat. Don't stand there. You don't have to stand on ceremony when you're here. You're still the same as you were in the past. Chen Xing said with a smile.
Hearing Chen Xing's words, Zhang Wanzheng's expression changed. Feeling Chen Xing's kind comfort, Zhang Wanzheng smiled bitterly, and finally sat down. In silence, he said, "Secretary Chen, I'm here today to say goodbye to you in advance."
Say goodbye in advance? Chen Xing stared at Zhang Wanzheng. Zhang Wanzheng's transfer had not been issued in an official document, but according to Ge Jian-ming, he would choose to transfer Zhang Wanzheng away at the end of the year, when the public's attention was less focused. It could be considered a protection strategy.
According to Secretary Ge, the appointment document will be issued in a few days. After I hand over the work, I will go back to Nanzhou directly and won't come to see you, Secretary Chen. Zhang Wanzheng said.
Won't you say goodbye to other cadres in the city? Chen Xing glanced at Zhang Wanzheng.
No, I came here quietly, so I'll leave quietly as well. I won't disturb anyone else. Zhang Wanzheng shook his head and smiled. He was not familiar with other leaders in the city. To be exact, he had offended a lot of people. If they knew he was leaving, they would only celebrate and wish him to leave as soon as possible. Zhang Wanzheng didn't want to make trouble for himself.
All right. Chen Xing nodded and was silent for a moment. Tell me when you're leaving, I'll see you off.
Secretary Chen, there's no need for that. You're busy with work, so there's no need to waste time. Zhang Wanzheng shook his head.
It was the end of the year, so he wasn't that busy. Chen Xing smiled. It would be a lie to say that he was not busy, but it was not that he didn't have time to see Zhang Wanzheng off.
Zhang Wanzheng didn't say anything. Chen Xing's attitude warmed his heart. In this day and age, it was easy to add flowers to brocade, but difficult to provide coal in snowy weather. This time, he had a big fall. Even if he was transferred back to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, he could only serve as a deputy inspector. Inspector was a non-leading position in the civil service. This time, he had completely fallen from his leading position, and it would be almost impossible for him to climb back up in the future. Besides, with his son's problem, Zhang Wanzheng also knew that his official career was basically at the deputy level. This time, if it weren't for Ge Jian-ming, he might not even be able to keep his non-leading position. In order to comfort him, Ge Jian-ming also told him that he would not let him have nothing to do when he went back. He asked him to be in charge of the Publicity and Investigation Office. Although it was a department with no real power, at least he had something to do.
Zhang Wanzheng was grateful to Ge Jian-ming, but he was also unwilling to accept it. This time, he felt that someone was playing tricks on him, but he had nothing to say. His son's problem was iron-clad evidence, which made him speechless. Even if he thought that someone deliberately led his son to do those things, what could he do? It was the fault of the father for not teaching his son well. It was reasonable for him to bear part of the responsibility for his son.
Comrade Wanzheng, I have a question, but I don't know if I should ask it. Chen Xing hesitated.
Secretary Chen, please ask it. Zhang Wanzheng calmed down and said.
I've heard a little about your son from Secretary Jianming. As Chen Xing spoke, he looked at Zhang Wanzheng. Zhang Wanzheng was in a bad mood now. He didn't want to mention his son, but there was always a question in his heart, which made Chen Xing feel uncomfortable if he didn't ask it.
What? Zhang Wanzheng looked at Chen Xing and motioned for Chen Xing to continue.
"Your son also received money from people in Mountain Gaze. I've always been confused about this. You've only been transferred to Mountain Gaze for a short time. Even you haven't integrated into the local circle so quickly. How did your son get involved with people in Mountain Gaze? Chen Xing was confused.
"I've asked him about this. Putting aside what he did before, since I was transferred to Mountain Gaze, he met a friend and did many things with the help of that friend. For example, he received 100,000 yuan from the boss of a private enterprise in Mountain Gaze, which was also introduced by that friend. He said that the friend asked him to do something for him. In fact, the so-called thing was just a trivial matter." Zhang Wanzheng shook his head. "There's something strange about this. I've analyzed it carefully. What makes people more suspicious is what happened after I arrived in Mountain Gaze."
"Really?" Chen Xing frowned.
"Alas, whether it's strange or not, before I was transferred to Mountain Gaze, that b * stard did a lot of things behind my back. He used my name to help people and received some money. This is an undeniable fact. It's not unjust for me this time." Zhang Wanzheng smiled bitterly. After thinking for a while, Zhang Wanzheng still said, "However, I still have to remind Secretary Chen that the water in Mountain Gaze is too deep. Maybe it's far beyond our imagination. The enemy hiding behind the scenes is unscrupulous and unscrupulous. They may be more terrible than we think. Secretary Chen, if you want to clean up the administration of officials, develop the economy, and get rid of the malignant tumors in officialdom and business circles, you should be more careful. Secretary Chen and Secretary Jianming both felt that there was something suspicious about Comrade Li Yanpei's car accident. Maybe this matter was really premeditated by someone crazy, so Chen Xing, you should also be more careful.
"Okay, thank you for reminding me." Chen Xing nodded. Although he said that to Zhang Wanzheng, Chen Xing actually didn't take it too seriously. He didn't believe that anyone would dare to lay a hand on him, the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee. If that happened, it would be a declaration of war against the entire national machine. He believed that the other party wouldn't have the guts to do that.
"By the way, these cases that are being handled now will also have to be handed over. I don't know who the new Secretary of the Commission for Discipline Inspection will be. Until now, I haven't heard Secretary Jianming mention it. It's really strange." Zhang Wanzheng asked curiously.
"I'll call Secretary Jianming later to find out more." Chen Xing frowned slightly. The new Secretary of the Commission for Discipline Inspection was obviously very important to him. It was related to his current layout. If the person who came was uncooperative, it meant that all his previous efforts would be in vain.
"If there is no candidate in the province and Secretary Chen has no one available, I have a candidate, but I don't know if I should recommend him or not." Zhang Wanzheng suddenly said.
"Oh, who is it?" Chen Xing's interest was aroused.
"Liao Zhongyuan, Deputy Secretary of the Commission for Discipline Inspection." Zhang Wanzheng said.
"Liao Zhongyuan?" Chen Xing murmured to himself. He had some impression of Liao Zhongyuan. Before Zhang Wanzheng took office, the work of the Commission for Discipline Inspection was temporarily handled by Liao Zhongyuan. At that time, the mysterious box of money at the entrance of the hostel was asked by Liao Zhongyuan to deal with it. "Yes, it's him.
I've been carefully observing Liao Zhongyuan for more than a month. His performance is not bad, but the only thing I'm worried about is that he's a local cadre. I'm afraid that he might be involved with other people. After all, you may know a person's face but not his heart. I have to consider it carefully. If I can eliminate this possibility, Liao Zhongyuan is a good candidate. " Zhang Wanzheng said.
"You've pointed out his biggest congenital defect. Do you think I can still consider him?" Chen Xing shook his head and smiled. If he had a candidate in mind, he could recommend him to the provincial government. But it was a pity that Liao Zhongyuan was a local, and no one knew if he had any business dealings with other people. This was something Chen Xing had to bring up. That was why he had never considered promoting Liao Zhongyuan on the spot. Instead, he was more inclined to get someone from the provincial government.
"That's right. Then I can't give you any advice, Secretary Chen." Zhang Wanzheng shook his head and smiled.
The two chatted for a long time. Finally, Zhang Wanzheng said goodbye and left. Chen Xing walked him to the door. The news that Zhang Wanzheng was going to be transferred was still confidential. However, when the news spread in two days, Chen Xing could imagine the criticism it would cause.
After seeing Zhang Wanzheng off, Chen Xing walked back to his office. Sitting alone on the sofa, Chen Xing frowned. He looked at the time and took out his phone to call Ge Jian-ming. He had asked about this matter from Ge Jian-ming a few days ago after he learned that Zhang Wanzheng had to be transferred. However, at that time, Ge Jian-ming didn't give him a definite answer. He said that the candidate hadn't been formally considered. Now that he called and asked, Chen Xing also hoped to get an answer.
The call went through. It was Ge Jian-ming's secretary who answered, saying that the other party was in a meeting in the province. Hearing this, Chen Xing could only give up and hang up.
Near noon, Ge Jian-ming called back. Chen Xing asked about the candidate to replace Zhang Wanzheng. This time, Ge Jian-ming gave Chen Xing an answer. The preliminary candidate had been decided. If there was no accident, Huang Jincheng, the deputy director of the Provincial Supervision Office and the director of the Law Enforcement Supervision Office, would be transferred to Wangshan and serve as the secretary of the Wangshan Discipline Inspection Commission.
Secretary Jian Ming, what do you think of Huang Jincheng? As soon as Chen Xing heard the candidate, he asked quickly.
I can't give you a definite evaluation. I don't know much about him. To tell you the truth, he was recommended by Song Weishan, the director of the Supervision Office. Ge Jian-ming said.
Oh, I see. Chen Xing frowned slightly. Since Ge Jian-ming had said so, he couldn't ask any more questions.
The two chatted for a while and then hung up. Chen Xing thought for a while and finally shook his head. Ge Jian-ming couldn't give him a definite evaluation. He hadn't met Huang Jincheng yet, so it was useless to think too much about it now.
On New Year's Eve, at the entrance of the Wangshan Expressway, a car coming out of the city slowed down. Zhang Wanzheng rolled down the window and turned to look at the green grass and trees in front of him. He felt a little nostalgic and emotional. This was the beautiful mountain city, Wangshan. Lush green grass and trees could be seen everywhere. It was not as prosperous and noisy as Nanzhou, but it had the comfort and peace of a small mountain city.
After leaving this time, Zhang Wanzheng knew that he would rarely set foot in Wangshan again. The short work in Wangshan for less than two months would become the shortest memory in his memory, but it would be an unforgettable memory.
"Secretary, can we go?" The driver asked Zhang Wanzheng.
"Let's go." Zhang Wanzheng rolled down the window and sighed. No matter how reluctant he was, they had to part ways. Was he reluctant to part with Wangshan or the power he once had? His emotional voice drifted away in the wind. Only he knew the answer in his heart.
In the quiet office of the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, Chen Xing picked up clothes from the hanger. On the last day of the year, most people were preparing for a big reunion. In the evening, they would sit together with their families and have a New Year's Eve dinner. However, he had to go out for an inspection today. He would go to the organs directly under the municipal government and send his condolences to the comrades at the grass-roots level who also needed to be on duty on New Year's Eve. In the evening, he had to be on duty in the Municipal Party Committee.
Before the schedule of the leaders on duty during the Spring Festival was determined, it had been reviewed by Chen Xing. Chen Xing had taken the initiative to be on duty on New Year's Eve. On the one hand, he wanted to set up a good image for himself. On the other hand, Chen Xing had to go back to Sea City on the first day of the New Year.
"Secretary, Secretary Zhang has left. He just called and asked me to pass the message to you." Huang Jianghua came in.
Had he left? Chen Xing stood still and was slightly stunned.
Yes, he had just left. Huang Jianghua nodded.
Chen Xing stood in silence. Zhang Wanzheng had left in such a silent way. This was a disgraceful page in Zhang Wanzheng's official career. Whether it was planned by others or not, he had to bear the responsibility for his son's mistake. This was Zhang Wanzheng's helplessness and also Zhang Wanzheng's sorrow.
But was this also Chen Xing's failure? Chen Xing stood in silence. He wanted to see Zhang Wanzheng off, but Zhang Wanzheng chose to leave quietly. Chen Xing could understand Zhang Wanzheng's feelings. Deep in his heart, he was also depressed. Zhang Wanzheng's departure seemed to have nothing to do with him, but Chen Xing knew that he had actually lost in the chess game in Wangshan City.
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