At the pinnacle of power: parachuted into your hometown as a leader right from the start!

"In the early stages, we will not expand on a large scale, but rather focus on an area of ​​around 100,000 or 200,000 mu, which will reduce the financial burden."

"It will reduce the pressure on sales, and it will also make it more profitable for many companies, which will encourage them to invest."

Upon hearing this, Gao Yuqiang pondered for a moment before replying.

"Yes, you've considered things very carefully and haven't been too aggressive, which will reduce the financial pressure a lot."

"However, you still need to apply for funding from the provincial and municipal levels. Otherwise, we don't know which county or city will receive this money. It would be better to leave it to your county, which can produce good results."

Jiang Feng smiled and said.

"Dad, don't worry about that. We'll definitely process the application. Every little bit helps!"

"Wouldn't it be great to use the remaining money for infrastructure or poverty alleviation?"

Gao Yuqiang smiled and glanced at Jiang Feng.

"You've got a good idea, kid. Okay, when the time comes, you guys submit an application, and I'll let the people below know."

Jiang Feng smiled and agreed.

"But Dad, how much funding will the city approve?"

Gao Yuqiang pondered for a moment and then gave a range.

"It's between eight hundred and one thousand. The main reason is that other counties and districts also need funds. It's impossible to give all the funds to Yuanchang County."

Jiang Feng naturally wouldn't complain about the amount; for an agricultural sector in a county, this was definitely not a small sum.

"Dad, it's settled then, ten million. We'll be counting on you for our application!"

Gao Yuqiang glanced at Jiang Feng and said irritably.

"Why do you only see ten million here, and not eight million?"

Jiang Feng chuckled sheepishly.

"Dad, what are you saying? Do you think you can get even the lowest standard of living for Yuanchang County, or for your son-in-law, while you're here?"

Gao Yuqiang shook his head and chuckled.

"You little rascal, you're really slippery. You're married now and still not mature at all."

Jiang Feng looked at Gao Yuqiang with a smile.

"Dad, with elders like you and my teacher taking care of me, why would I need to be so composed? I just need to do my job well under your protection."

Gao Yuqiang pointed at Jiang Feng and shook his head helplessly.

"Do you think we can protect you forever?"

Jiang Feng's eyes were full of surprise.

"Can't I?"

Seeing Jiang Feng's feigned innocence, Gao Yuqiang rolled his eyes in annoyance.

"Alright, stop pretending with me. Don't you know that yourself?"

Jiang Feng smiled, then his expression turned serious.

He told Gao Yuqiang about the problems he had encountered a couple of days ago.

"Dad, there are only so many positions available. How do you balance all these factors?"

Gao Yuqiang's expression also became serious. Every leader's political career is accompanied by this issue.

Each leader handles it differently.

"Xiaofeng, it's a good thing that you realized this problem so quickly. As you rise higher in the future, this contradiction will become more prominent."

"There are only so many positions available, and many people want them—your own subordinates, other leaders' people, and even higher-ups are getting involved."

"With so many problems gathered together, it becomes very complicated. There is no fixed formula, and you need to be flexible and adaptable."

"For example, there's the position of deputy mayor. Secretary Song wants it, and the deputy secretary also wants to get involved, plus the cadres who follow me."

"This is not the time to be calm. You have to fight for your own people. If you succeed, you've made a profit. If you fail, there's nothing you can do even if you've tried your best."

"Of course, this is the simplest situation. The most difficult situation is when you want something, and several of your subordinates are watching you, but the top two leaders in your county are also watching you."

"At this point, it's not just you who will compete; your subordinates will also mobilize their resources to compete."

"You need to balance the people under you first. For example, select a leader, agree with his ideas, and concentrate all your efforts on this person..."

After listening, Jiang Feng's face showed a thoughtful expression.

"But Dad, what if I elect one cadre and the others are dissatisfied?"

Gao Yuqiang smiled helplessly and said to Jiang Feng.

"There's nothing we can do if they're not satisfied. They can either wait for the next opportunity or switch sides. Xiaofeng, there's very little that's perfect in this world."

"Especially for people like us, we meet many people along the way. Some of them will stay by your side, like family, but many others come and go. They may have followed you at the beginning, but they gradually drifted apart later."

As Jiang Feng listened to his father-in-law's words, he gradually began to have some ideas.

"Dad, I think I understand now. Some things and some people's comings and goings are beyond our control. If they want to leave, we can't stop them no matter how hard we try."

Gao Yuqiang nodded slightly.

"That's the idea. So when you're balancing internal interests, you need to consider not only the other party's capabilities but also their intentions."

Jiang Feng disagreed with these words, believing that ability was more important.

The heart is important, but for him, ability comes first.

After all, no one can know what the other person is really thinking, but their abilities can be clearly seen.

Judging by appearances alone, what if a capable person who was originally unwavering suddenly parted ways after this setback?

"Dad, I still think ability is more important."

Gao Yuqiang waved his hand slightly.

"Hehe, everyone has their own way of doing things. If you think ability is more important, then just do it this way from now on. There is no absolute right or wrong in this kind of thing."

However, Gao Yuqiang's expression turned serious when he said the next sentence.

"However, as your elder, Xiaofeng, I can offer you a piece of advice: in crucial positions, heart is more important than ability!"

Jiang Feng pondered for a moment, then nodded.

"Dad, I understand."

Seeing this, Gao Yuqiang smiled and said nothing more. Some things should be experienced by the child himself so that he will remember this lesson.

"Okay, just remember that. No matter how much we explain, you won't understand until you've encountered it yourself. You'll only understand when you hit a wall."

Jiang Feng looked serious; he was genuinely considering Gao Yuqiang's words.

"Dad, I actually think there's another way. We can choose someone who is both capable and kind-hearted, and that would solve the problem!"

Gao Yuqiang nodded with a smile.

"That would certainly be better, but as I said before, nothing is perfect."

The two talked for a long time, mostly Gao Yuqiang sharing his experiences with Jiang Feng.

Meanwhile, in the provincial party committee's residential compound, Yu Shuming was deep in thought in his study.

"With the recent transfer of the Party Secretary of Jinshi, we could try transferring Xiao Gao there to be the top leader."