In officialdom: After she left, I rose rapidly through the ranks!

Secretary Zhao glanced at Li Feitu, his brows furrowing slightly. He seemed surprised that Li Feitu had rushed over so urgently just to talk to him about this matter.

After picking up the documents and glancing at them, Secretary Zhao smiled and said, "Is drinking alcohol during working hours strictly prohibited for public officials in Linchuan County?"

"Comrade Feitu, your information is indeed not new. The county has implemented it before. It's not that there are many obstacles, but rather that some aspects were not quite appropriate."

"The issue of drinking alcohol at lunchtime on weekdays certainly deserves further emphasis, but isn't it a bit excessive to regulate even the rest time on weekday evenings?"

Secretary Zhao didn't look at the document carefully; he just glanced at it twice and then placed it on the table.

Li Feitu looked at the documents on the table and said in a deep voice, "Secretary Zhao, I know that once this ban is issued, it will offend cadres of all ranks in Linchuan County. However, based on my observation, it is already commonplace for public officials in Linchuan County to drink alcohol at noon on weekdays."

"This even caused delays in the afternoon's work, and those who did go to work were all drunk, which has long been a source of resentment among the people."

"Therefore, this matter has reached the point where rectification is imperative."

"Also, on weekday evenings, there wasn't a blanket ban, but rather roll call. Apart from the shift supervisors, on-duty personnel, and those on standby for special departments, everyone else was unaffected."

"Secretary Zhao, please take a close look at this document. I believe it can be implemented and must be implemented. This is a powerful document that can change the official atmosphere in Linchuan County and regain the people's recognition of us."

Upon hearing this, Secretary Zhao's face immediately darkened.

Upon seeing this, Director Sun immediately smiled and said, "County Chief Li, isn't that a bit of an exaggeration?"

"How did the officialdom in Linchuan County get to such a deplorable state, as you describe?"

"I think you might be exaggerating a bit."

"I think the cadres in Linchuan County are all very good. Of course, the original intention of your document is also very good. However, it is indeed difficult to implement. After all, as you know, the cadres in Linchuan County not only have their own work, but also have to deal with visits from their superiors at any time, and there may be various reception tasks at any time."

"You know, when the leaders come, sometimes it's just not right not to have a meal and a few drinks."

"As for the issue of staff working after drinking at noon, I think it's fine to reiterate that it's okay, but let's forget about the ban."

However, if Li Feitu agreed with Director Sun's words, he wouldn't be standing here today.

Looking at Director Sun, Li Feitu said in a deep voice, "Director Sun, I know your concerns and your thoughts, but I still maintain that this ban must be issued. The officialdom in Linchuan County has reached a point where it absolutely must be changed!"

"Therefore, I am not here to discuss this matter, but to obtain Secretary Zhao's consent."

After speaking, Li Feitu looked at Secretary Zhao.

"Secretary Zhao, this ban will only benefit the people of Linchuan County and the officialdom of Linchuan County. I hope to get your support."

However, Secretary Zhao's face had already turned somewhat gloomy.

Li Feitu didn't really care about these things, but he kept talking about changing the officialdom in Linchuan County and complaining about the people's grievances. Who was he talking about?

Is this to stand up for the people?

Is this an insult directed at public officials?

This is clearly a slap in the face to Zhao.

After all, Zhao was the top official in Linchuan County. He had served as the county head and the county party secretary for several years. He had been in Linchuan County for a full eight years, and everything in Linchuan County during those eight years was inseparable from him.

Now Li Feitu has directly described the officialdom of Linchuan County in this way. If this isn't an insult to him, what is it?

Looking at Li Feitu, Secretary Zhao sneered, "County Chief Li, I think you don't have a problem with the officialdom in Linchuan County, you have a problem with me."

"What's wrong with the officialdom in Linchuan County? Is it as serious as you say? Is it as bad as you describe?"

"Are you saying that I, Zhao, am the culprit who caused all this during my years in Linchuan County?"

"Li Feitu, I know what you're trying to do, but you're still too young and too impulsive."

"Take this injunction back; I won't sign it."

Secretary Zhao explicitly rejected Li Feitu.

However, Li Feitu said in a deep voice, "Secretary Zhao, everyone knows about your contributions to Linchuan County."

"This injunction is not meant to be a veiled criticism, but rather to state a fact."

"It is indeed time for the officialdom in Linchuan County to change."

"Doesn't Secretary Zhao know how many complaints the people have about all sorts of things?"

"I know that this situation exists in other places as well. However, I can't control other places, but since I've become the county magistrate of Linchuan County, I need to do my job to the best of my ability."

"Secretary Zhao, approving this ban will only bring benefits and no harm. Even if it offends some disgruntled officials, what does it matter? Isn't the reputation of the 800,000 people of Linchuan County more important?"

"Therefore, Secretary Zhao, I hope you can support this ban."

Secretary Zhao did not speak, but gave Li Feitu a deep look before saying indifferently, "County Chief Li, I will not support this ban."

"Take it back."

"When you become the county party secretary, you can implement this policy, but right now I am the county party secretary of Linchuan County. I don't want this ban to cause unrest in the people of Linchuan County, which is a great success."

"Is there anything else?"

"If there's nothing else, you can go back now. We can talk about it after I start working."

Secretary Zhao immediately issued an order to leave.

I don't want to say another word to Li Feitu.

The refusal was direct, extremely direct.

However, Li Feitu did not get up, but said calmly, "Secretary Zhao, I'm here today to discuss the implementation of this matter with you."

"If you agree, that would be the best outcome, everyone would be happy."

"However, if you, Secretary Zhao, disagree, I will still forcefully push through this ban."

"To tell you the truth, before I came to see you, I had already arranged for Director Gao of the government office to prepare to convene a county mayor's office meeting."

"Today, after I walk out of this door, I will have a special discussion on this topic at the county mayor's office meeting!"

"After the county mayor's office reaches a consensus, I will request a meeting of the Standing Committee to issue this ban in the name of the county government, requiring the county party committee and government to jointly issue it."

"If my proposal fails to pass the Standing Committee meeting, then I will issue this injunction separately in the name of the Linchuan County Government!"

"Secretary Zhao, if this is the outcome you wanted, then I don't mind leaving now!"