Living like a salted fish in the end times

Chapter 336

As soon as he got back to the governor's mansion, Zhang Hao couldn't wait to run over to visit his little padded jacket.

"Mom, we're back."

"Zhang Hao, didn't you say it would take a whole day? Why did you come back so early?" Kuang Wenhui asked in surprise.

Zhang Hao took his daughter from his mother-in-law, and explained casually: "The conditions are tough now, and there are few entertainments, so I can relax at night."

The actual situation is that he just turned down an internal meeting of the Ministry of Energy on the pretext of being tired. The Ministry of Energy is now cooking oil, and it is better to mix it in less. Everything will be discussed after the round-the-world inspection.

"Since you're at home, I'll call Huaqing's brother later and ask him to come over and talk to you about work." Kuang Wenhui couldn't stay any longer.

"Mom, brother-in-law hasn't made up his mind yet?"

Zhang Hao asked casually.

Before, he talked to his brother-in-law about work, but the other party neither agreed nor refused, saying that he wanted to go back and think about it.

"He is a man who looks forward and backward in his work. You work hard, and you can persuade him later when you help mom."

Kuang Wenhui pleaded.

"Cough..." Zhang Hao coughed softly, and then tried to persuade him: "Mom, in fact, the job of a university teacher is not bad. It guarantees income during drought and flood, and the job is easy. If my brother-in-law is not willing to change jobs, why don't you let him go!"

He really didn't want to get involved in the affairs of his mother-in-law's family.

Kuang Wenhui quickly waved her hand: "It's not about work. Even if he becomes a wandering painter, your father and I have no objection, but we just have to get married."

"Maybe the fate hasn't arrived yet?"

Zhang Hao dryly persuaded him.

"There are so many female students in the university, he didn't even think about finding one, and it's useless to stay any longer. If he hadn't had a girlfriend during college, we even suspected that he was..."

Zhang Hao quickly interrupted: "Mom, although I don't have much contact with Haoxuan, I can assure you that he is definitely one of the elders."

"Then help me persuade him, he will be thirty soon, and he doesn't even have a girlfriend. Zhang Hao, when you were his age, you had three children." Kuang Wenhui couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"Young people today are different from us at that time." Zhang Hao said old-fashionedly.

In fact, starting from their generation, the birth rate plummeted by two-thirds. In addition, the Yellowstone Volcano eruption, which was rare in hundreds of thousands of years, made the birth rate even worse.

"Okay, I'll go to the kitchen to have a look, you remember to persuade him more for me." Kuang Wenhui waved his hand.

"Mom, I'll take care of things, don't worry."

Zhang Hao quickly agreed.

……

Before his brother-in-law arrived, Zhang Hao took the time to meet Xia Congwen, Chief of Staff, and then focused on telling him about the upgrade plan of Lingding New District.

After hearing this, Xia Congwen gave a thumbs up on the spot: "Wonderful, Consul, this trick of yours kills two birds with one stone."

"I also had an idea."

Zhang Hao said modestly.

In fact, this was not a plan he could think of, but something that actually happened in the dream, and he just copied it.

Xia Congwen couldn't help but look at him with admiration: "Consul, your achievements in business are unparalleled. I didn't expect you to have such outstanding talent in politics. I began to believe that there are really all-powerful people in this world."

"Thank you, I'm an amateur in politics, and I still have a lot to learn." Zhang Hao waved his hands with a smile, followed the conversation, and said softly, "Lao Xia, in your opinion, Consul Ji will agree to this." plan?"

"Why don't you agree?"

Xia Congwen said without hesitation.

"Oh? I'd like to hear about it."

"Consul, your plan is the most beneficial to the central government, whether it is public or private, Elder Ji will not object."

Zhang Hao pretended to breathe a sigh of relief: "It's good that Mr. Ji doesn't object. I boasted a lot in front of Mayor Cao and others today. If the plan is dirty, then I really have no face to see them again."

"No, you are the consul, and you represent the entire Federation. No matter what decision you make, the people below can only obey."

Xia Congwen hinted nakedly.

Ever since Ji Zhangqiu intended to make Fan Zhenxiang the head of the administration, he knew that he could no longer treat the person in front of him as a puppet, and the performance of the other party today made him more determined to rely on him.

Otherwise, a chief of staff who is not his own will never last long and will be replaced sooner or later.

It is estimated that this is what the old leader himself meant.

Although Zhang Hao said that he didn't dare to take it seriously, he was extremely satisfied in his heart: "Lao Xia, I will start a global inspection next month, please help me keep an eye on this matter."

"Consul, won't you take me with you?"

Xia Congwen said nervously.

Seeing the situation, Zhang Hao smiled and comforted him: "As the saying goes, having an old man is like having a treasure, and your Lao Xia is not young anymore, so I dare not let you get tired.

Besides, this trip is at best a formality, without other tasks, you will not be able to play much role if you follow me, it is better to stay and help me take charge of the overall situation. "

Generally speaking, the duties and powers of the chief of staff of the consul will vary from term to term.

Its main job is to supervise the work of all the consul's staff, arrange the consul's schedule and meeting activities, provide advice on the consul's policies, and convene the consul's office meeting.

Because of his important responsibilities, the Chief of Staff to the Consul is often referred to as the "Gatekeeper" and "Second Consul".

That's why Zhang Hao made this decision.

In short, during the two years he was on tour, he couldn't hand over all the power to Fan Zhenxiang. It was easy to give up power, but it was extremely difficult to get it back.

"This this……"

Xia Congwen was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect the new leader to trust and value him so much. If he was young, he might have the urge to die for his confidant.

Zhang Hao reached out and patted the other party's shoulder: "Old Xia, you know my situation. Basically, I have no foundation at all. Apart from you, I can never find another person who can trust me unconditionally."

His words are absolutely not false.

Xia Congwen needs experience, experience, and ability. Although he is Ji Zhangqiu's person, it doesn't mean he can't use it for himself.

After all, in a sense, he and Ji Zhangqiu are allies.

"Consul, thank you for your trust in me."

"This is out of line. You are my chief of staff. If I don't trust you, who else can I trust? Do you think this is the truth?"

Xia Congwen immediately expressed his loyalty: "Consul, I can't guarantee anything else. As long as I'm here, I guarantee that Fan Zhenxiang will not make progress."

"No need, Dean Fan is more experienced than I am. This big business depends entirely on him. During my absence, as long as you don't go too far, you should try your best to cooperate with his work." Zhang Hao hurriedly urged.

He didn't want the Federation to fall into a tragic internal struggle because of himself, which seriously violated his original intention.

"I understand."

Xia Congwen admired each other even more.

This kind of person has a big picture, and this is the person who really does great things.

……

At lunch time, Yang Haoxuan arrived as scheduled.

Yang Huaqing greeted quickly: "You came just in time, wash your hands quickly, dinner will be served soon."

"Sister, what delicious food did you cook?"

Yang Haoxuan lifted the cover on the dining table casually.

"I disappointed you, it's all home-cooked food."

Yang Huaqing said unhappily.

"Isn't this too simple?" Yang Haoxuan frowned subconsciously: "I said sister, your family is not unconditional, why should you wrong yourself?"

Zhang Hao just came over with a pot of loofah and egg soup, and replied, "Your brother-in-law and I are now the consul, and I have to take the lead."

"Don't listen to your brother-in-law talking nonsense, he wants to lose weight, so he eats so lightly."

Yang Huaqing directly exposed her husband's truth.

"Losing weight?" Yang Haoxuan was puzzled.

"Hey, right now most of the people are as thin as hemp sticks, and I want to share weal and woe with the people."

Zhang Hao explained casually.

In recent years, due to staying at home often, not going out much, and lack of exercise, his weight has skyrocketed, almost exceeding .

Yang Haoxuan shook his head: "Brother-in-law, I don't think it's necessary. Everyone knows that you are a rich man. You usually eat well, so you should gain weight."

"Don't try to persuade your brother-in-law. Actually, it's better to lose weight. It's healthier to be thinner." Yang Huaqing waved her hand.

"Your sister is right, it's better to be thinner."

Zhang Hao followed closely and echoed.

Whether it is due to health considerations or personal image, he, the consul, should not be fat.

On Kuang Wenhui's side, she came out with her granddaughter in her arms, and quickly waved to her son: "Son, come and see Guoguo."

"Guoguo, do you still recognize uncle?"

Yang Haoxuan stepped forward to tease the little niece.

"You see Guoguo is so cute, don't you want to have one too?" Kuang Wenhui repeated the old saying.

Yang Haoxuan suddenly smiled bitterly and said, "Mom, why is your old man here again?"

"Okay, I won't talk anymore. Your brother-in-law has something to do with you. Let's talk about it later."

Kuang Wenhui said angrily.

After lunch, Zhang Hao called his brother-in-law into the office. After the chat, he still had several documents to read, and he probably had to wait until he left office if he wanted to relax.

"Do you want to try the throne of the consul?"

Zhang Hao patted the back of the chair.

Yang Haoxuan shook his head: "Forget it, brother-in-law, you are busy with work, let's get down to business!"

If he could take a photo and post it on Moments, he wouldn't mind sitting around, otherwise it would be too boring.

"How are you thinking about work?"

Zhang Hao didn't want to waste time either.

"I haven't thought about it yet." Yang Haoxuan shook his head.

"Hurry up, I'm going to start a round-the-world survey next month. If you're willing to come and help me, I'm going to take you with me." Zhang Hao cut to the chase.

"Take me?"

Zhang Hao nodded: "Father-in-law and mother-in-law want me to show you the world, don't keep shrinking in the school, the school circle is too small, it's better to go out for a walk when you have the opportunity.

Your brother-in-law and I spent several years traveling around the world when I was young. I have told many people that this experience has benefited me a lot to this day. "

Yang Haoxuan's heart was moved immediately. Although he is not young anymore, his heart yearning for freedom has never changed: "Brother-in-law, when are you going to leave?"

"The departure time is probably before No. 20 next month. According to the plan, first go north to Yandu, then turn around and go south to Shencheng. From Shencheng, take a boat to Nissan Island, and then cross the Pacific Ocean to reach the other side."

Zhang Hao briefly introduced the itinerary.

The focus of this inspection is outside, not inside, so the time spent in the local area is not much. Ji Zhangqiu has almost traveled all over the local area since he took office.

"Since it's a global inspection, why don't you go to the Koli Peninsula?" Yang Haoxuan couldn't help asking curiously.

"The Koryo Peninsula has been a place of bitter cold since ancient times. There is nothing you want. The living conditions are even worse than those in the Northeast. Almost all the people there are running away, so I won't go there."

Zhang Hao explained patiently.

"Nanisan Island?"

It stands to reason that before Nissan Island was a volcano and an earthquake, it should be worse than the Koryo Peninsula.

"It is estimated that there are not many people on Nissan Island, but there are several large scientific research stations built there. This time, I will stop by to express my condolences."

"Research station? Research or something?"

Yang Haoxuan asked along the way.

Zhang Hao took a sip of tea: "It must be related to earthquakes and volcanoes. It is said that some people also study ocean currents. In short, those scientific research stations are very important and cannot be absent."

"Brother-in-law, I'm really interested after hearing what you said." Yang Haoxuan chuckled.

"Manly man, don't do things like mother-in-law and mother-in-law, will you go or not? Tell me now."

Zhang Hao urged.

Yang Haoxuan gritted his teeth: "I'm going."

There is also the factor of parents urging marriage every day. As long as you go overseas, you don't have to worry about it anymore.

"Just go, a good man has ambitions everywhere." Zhang Hao stretched out his hand and patted the other party's shoulder, and then began to draw big cakes: "If you are interested in politics, pay more attention and work hard. When I leave office, Maybe you can also become the mayor of Dangdang."

"Brother-in-law, thank you for your kindness, but I'm not interested in politics. When I come back from the inspection, I still want to go back to the university as a counselor."

Yang Haoxuan declined on the spot.

Zhang Hao didn't force it: "As long as it's not illegal, you can do whatever you want. I respect your choice."

"Thank you brother-in-law!"

Yang Haoxuan breathed a sigh of relief.

In their family, brother-in-law's speech is more effective than his parents, not to mention the blessing of the status of consul, let alone.

"Why are you being polite as a family? Go through the resignation procedures as soon as possible in the past few days, and then assume the status of an aide with me, and return to school later. This is also a rare qualification, which will be of great help to your future promotion."

Zhang Hao ordered.

"Well, I see."

Yang Haoxuan nodded solemnly.

Zhang Hao smiled and waved his hands: "Okay, it's okay, you can go to rest quickly! Your sister has cleaned up the room for you, and I still have a little finishing work to do here."

"Then brother-in-law, you are busy, so I won't bother you."

After Yang Haoxuan finished speaking, he left the room.

Zhang Hao looked at a document, then guessed that the time was almost up, and picked up the phone immediately.

"Uncle Ji, it's me, Zhang Hao."

Ji Zhangqiu's hearty laughter came from the phone: "Haha, it's you, Lao Zhang. I said why this number is so familiar, but I just can't remember whose call it is."

"You are always called black under the light. Just like me, you often look for your mobile phone with your mobile phone."

Ji Zhangqiu said a few polite words, and then got straight to the point: "Old Zhang, it's so late, what can you do if you call me?"

"Uncle Ji, did you disturb your rest? The main reason is that I can't make up my mind about something, and I want to hear your advice."

Zhang Hao cooperated.

"Don't bother, I'm prone to insomnia when I'm old, tell me, what's the matter?"

Ji Zhangqiu asked knowingly.

Zhang Hao talked about the Lingding New District.

As Xia Congwen expected, Ji Zhangqiu expressed his support for the upgrade of Lingding New District.

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(End of this chapter)