Family connections: From special recruitment by the county committee to the pinnacle of power

Previously, Xu Changqing was wondering why he hadn't heard anything from his letter of complaint, which had been sent out almost half a month ago.

As it turns out, Feng Mingshan was waiting to come back with Qi Hongchang.

Thinking of this, Xu Changqing felt incredibly relieved.

Xu Hansheng's good days are finally over.

Immediately, Xu Changqing beckoned to a clerk from the logistics department and whispered, "Go and keep an eye on what Secretary Qi and Director Feng have called into their offices, then come back and report to me."

"OK!"

The clerk responded and quickly walked out.

On the other side, Qi Hongchang led Feng Mingshan to his office. After they sat down side by side on the sofa, he instructed his secretary to serve tea.

While sipping his tea, Qi Hongchang said to Feng Mingshan, "Director Feng, I actually had the same suspicion before, but as you saw, there was no answer to that test question."

"That's why I suggested that the provincial Party committee's organization department carefully verify the information again, or even directly question the person in question. Many things can't be faked, especially issues like this. Once you delve into it, the truth will be immediately apparent."

Feng Mingshan nodded with a smile and said, "I understand what Secretary Qi means. You can rest assured that the organization will never wrong any comrade."

"How about this, after lunch break, let's call up that young comrade Xu Hansheng and have a brief chat. Secretary Qi, is that alright?"

Qi Hongchang nodded repeatedly and said, "We will definitely cooperate fully with the work of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department."

After finishing his sentence, Qi Hongchang chatted with Feng Mingshan about Lin Hanlong.

Feng Mingshan said thoughtfully, "The Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department's opinion on the handling of Comrade Lin Hanlong has been conveyed to Qingshan City."

"The Discipline Inspection Commission is currently investigating and collecting evidence. Based on the existing evidence, it is confirmed that Comrade Lin Hanlong did commit serious disciplinary violations, but the specific amount has not yet been received by the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department."

"But Qingshan City has already recommended a new county head. Soon, the Qingshan City Organization Department will submit the relevant documents to the province. In the meantime, we can only ask Secretary Qi for help."

Qi Hongchang sighed softly and said, "To be honest, Lao Lin and I have worked together quite well these past two years. How could he be so muddle-headed?"

"Oh, what a pity!"

Upon hearing this, Feng Mingshan said with a serious expression, "Secretary Qi, such thinking is unacceptable. Lin Hanlong's questioning of the Party's leadership is a serious political issue."

"As a veteran member of the Communist Party, doesn't he even understand this basic principle?"

"This is not the time to talk about feelings."

Qi Hongchang nodded with a wry smile.

Feng Mingshan then changed the subject.

That noon, Qi Hongchang gave Feng Mingshan a grand reception at the county party committee guesthouse.

Only after the welcoming banquet ended did Qi Hongchang say to his secretary, "Go and inform Tan Zhifei to bring Xu Hansheng to my office at 1:30 this afternoon."

"OK!"

The secretary responded and quickly walked away.

As Qi Hongchang and Feng Mingshan walked back, Qi Hongchang talked to Feng Mingshan about the two projects in Yutong County that had recently been discussed.

As Feng Mingshan listened, he turned to Qi Hongchang and said, "Secretary Qi, this county-level ranch project is truly a stroke of genius."

"Your proposal aligns perfectly with the province's overall policy of revitalizing the rural economy, and Governor Gao has given it high praise."

"This project must be done well. Secretary Tan of the Provincial Party Committee is also very optimistic about this pilot project. If it can be made into a model project for the province and promoted throughout the province, then Secretary Qi's two years in Yutong County will not have been in vain."

Logically, Qi Hongchang could have left Yutong County after a three-year term, but he had no notable achievements, so he decided to complete his full term there.

If your foundation isn't solid, no matter how high you rise, it's useless.

On the other hand, Qi Hongchang knew that without outstanding achievements, it would be extremely difficult for him to reach a new level. If he was only transferred to a lateral position, it would be better not to transfer at all.

But to his utter surprise, this time, when he went to the province to apply for assistance funds and submitted the report to the provincial government, it quickly attracted the attention of the provincial leaders.

This is why he stayed in the province for nearly half a month, not only giving high praise to the cattle breeding project, but also giving special commendation to Yutong County for applying for environmental protection equipment.

It is truly commendable that the country has not forgotten to protect the environment while developing industry and revitalizing the rural economy.

Therefore, Qi Hongchang can be considered to have returned with honors this time.

That's why, after learning that someone had reported Xu Hansheng for cheating in the interview, they went to great lengths to report to the provincial authorities that Xu Hansheng absolutely did not cheat, and that the provincial Party Committee Organization Department personally reviewed his application several times!

After Qi Hongchang's strenuous efforts, the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department reluctantly agreed to his proposal.

The two had been walking back to Qi Hongchang's office for a short while when there was a knock on the door.

"Come in!"

Qi Hongchang said it casually.

As soon as the office door opened, Xu Hansheng stepped in.

"Secretary Qi, were you calling me?"

As he spoke, Xu Hansheng glanced at Feng Mingshan out of the corner of his eye.

Qi Hongchang nodded with a serious expression and said, "Comrade Xu Hansheng, the comrades from the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department have a few questions for you. Please wait here for a moment."

As he spoke, Qi Hongchang stood up, picked up the landline phone, and made a call to the Organization Department of the County Party Committee.

Before long, Wang Yonglin, deputy director of the Organization Department of the County Party Committee, personally entered Qi Hongchang's office with a notebook in hand.

"Secretary Qi, is it alright if I take the notes?"

As Wang Yonglin spoke, he glanced at Feng Mingshan again.

Feng Mingshan nodded, indicating that Wang Yonglin should find a place to sit.

Wang Yonglin pulled out a chair, occupied a small corner in front of Qi Hongchang's desk, opened the notebook, and then nodded to Chuang Mingshan and Qi Hongchang.

Qi Hongchang then turned to Xu Hansheng and said, "Comrade Xu Hansheng, next, Director Feng from the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department will question you."

After saying that, Qi Hongchang turned to look at Feng Mingshan.

Feng Mingshan then put down his water glass, walked to his desk, sat down, and looked Xu Hansheng up and down, saying, "Comrade Xu Hansheng, on behalf of the organization, I have to ask you very seriously: in the talent recruitment interview two months ago, did you cheat?"

Xu Hansheng stood ramrod straight, looking directly into Feng Mingshan's eyes, and said, "Director Feng, I swear on my Party membership and personal integrity that I have never cheated."

Feng Mingshan took a document out of his briefcase, unfolded it, glanced at it, and then said to Xu Hansheng, "Comrade Xu Hansheng, do you still remember what that test question was?"

Xu Hansheng said solemnly, "I remember the consequences of the lack of autonomy among grassroots cadres, and the methods for improvement."

Feng Mingshan nodded and said, "Okay, now, could you answer this question again?"