A man in Handong: living off Zhong Xiaoai

"I have found that Yang Qingsheng, the deputy director of the Provincial Administration of Work Safety, is a responsible and dedicated comrade. He works hard and has a strong sense of the big picture. I think Governor Qi should consider promoting Yang Qingsheng to the position of director of the Provincial Administration of Work Safety."

After speaking, Zhang Baoming smiled, as if he were simply giving a normal report to Qi Tongwei and discussing a very normal cadre issue.

He Dongfeng, standing next to Zhang Baoming, was completely dumbfounded by Zhang Baoming's actions. He was already nervous, wondering what Qi Tongwei would say about him when he gave his work report.

But to my surprise, Zhang Baoming popped up before me.

He Dongfeng was surprised. Was there something wrong with this vice governor in charge of work safety? Why is it that every new vice governor seems to have some kind of problem?

The first one, Sun Huashan, is now in jail, and the second one, Zheng Jindong, goes without saying; he's already gone mad inside.

What? This third one has only been here a few days? And she's already this vigorous?

They haven't even figured out their work procedures yet, and they're already asking Qi Tongwei to transfer cadres?

1.7 Although I had teamed up with Zheng Jindong before, it didn't really work out. Compared to these people, I was just a nobody. They were really fierce.

Qi Tongwei smiled after hearing Zhang Baoming's words.

"Comrade Baoming, I remember you mentioned Yang Qingsheng, who is already 59 years old this year, right? Shouldn't he retire after the Spring Festival at the end of this year?"

As he spoke, Qi Tongwei looked at the others present.

"Is he here to retire at 59? You're giving him the title of deputy director of the provincial safety supervision bureau, a position equivalent to a bureau-level official? I think we need to reconsider whether he's capable of that. You're directly appointing someone nearing retirement to head a provincial bureau? What does that mean? Is the Handong Provincial Safety Supervision Bureau a retirement home?"

Chapter 427 Focus on Your Primary Responsibilities

Zhang Baoming was visibly surprised when he heard Qi Tongwei's words. He felt that he had only made a reasonable suggestion regarding the use of cadres, so why did Qi Tongwei seem angry?

Furthermore, Lü Jingmin wielded considerable influence within the Handong Provincial Administration of Work Safety. He noticed this during his research visits to the departments under his supervision, which is why he considered how to reorganize the leadership of the Provincial Administration of Work Safety.

Furthermore, he discovered that Yang Qingsheng had been largely inactive for a long time, having served as the deputy director of the provincial safety supervision bureau for over 10 years.

Zhang Baoming believed that if he gave such cadres, who had been suppressed for a long time and had lost their morale, an opportunity, they would definitely be very loyal to him in the future.

Indeed, Zhang Baoming, who had just arrived in Handong Province, had already begun recruiting soldiers and horses in the province, thinking of establishing his own "Zhang Family Gang".

"Governor Qi, I just feel..."

Zhang Baoming originally thought that explaining things to Qi Tongwei wouldn't be a big deal.

To everyone's surprise, Qi Tongwei interrupted Zhang Baoming before he could finish speaking.

“The Provincial Safety Supervision Bureau is not a retirement home. Lü Jingmin has served in that position at the Handong Provincial Safety Supervision Bureau for many years and has earned the recognition of many leaders. This matter doesn't need to be considered; Comrade Yang Qingsheng is not suitable.”

Upon hearing Qi Tongwei's words, Zhang Baoming was immediately taken aback.

What did Qi Tongwei just say? Did he directly reject it?

When I worked in the Emergency Management Department of Xia State, cadre issues could be discussed in meetings.

I've never seen such a domineering leader before. How can he just say no and that's it? I'm from Kyoto, and I've never seen such a domineering person there either.

Qi Tongwei looked at Zhang Baoming and continued speaking with a serious expression.

"As for the vacancy in the Provincial Coal Mine Safety Supervision Bureau that Comrade Baoming just mentioned, I actually saw it a long time ago. I was originally planning to wait for a while and issue a document to appoint people for vacancies in other departments. Since Comrade Baoming brought it up, in order not to affect the work under Comrade Baoming's supervision, let Guan Hongyu, the former deputy director of the Handong Provincial Police Department, take over the position."

After speaking, Qi Tongwei looked at the other people in the conference room.

"Are there any cadre issues that need to be discussed now?"

After hearing Qi Tongwei's words, everyone lowered their heads and looked at the notebooks in their hands, as if it had nothing to do with them.

Zhang Baoming had already felt that Qi Tongwei was too domineering, but now he was even more shocked. Did Qi Tongwei consider his words sufficient?

As the supervisor in charge, shouldn't they ask for my opinion?

“Governor Qi, Guan Hongyu used to work for the Police Department of Handong Province. I think he might not be familiar with the work of the Handong Provincial Coal Mine Safety Supervision Bureau. If you think Comrade Yang Qingsheng is not suitable for the position of Director of the Provincial Safety Supervision Bureau, it is also possible to arrange for him to be the Director of the Provincial Coal Mine Safety Supervision Bureau.”

After hearing Zhang Baoming's words, Qi Tongwei found Zhang Baoming quite interesting.

Qi Tongwei realized that Zhang Baoming had just taken office and came to him to promote his people, wanting to organize his own "Zhang Family Gang".

Not only do they speak with conviction, but they also dare to insist on their opinions even when they disagree.

"Well then, since Comrade Yang Qingsheng is in such a hurry, let's not wait until next year. I will notify the organization department to immediately begin the retirement process for Comrade Yang Qingsheng. About a week..."

At this point, Qi Tongwei seemed to be thinking about something, glancing at Zhang Baoming as he did so.

“In less than a week, within three days, Comrade Yang Qingsheng will be able to complete his retirement procedures and leave his post smoothly.”

Zhang Baoming's mouth dropped open; he found it utterly unbelievable. He had clearly intended for Yang Qingsheng to take the lead, so how could Qi Tongwei allow Yang Qingsheng to retire early?

Seeing Zhang Baoming's expression, Wang Shenhao knew very well that Qi Tongwei was giving Zhang Baoming a warning, telling him not to interfere in the cadre issues of Handong Province and to just focus on managing his own job.

Wang Shenhao felt that this might be an opportunity for him to show off in front of Qi Tongwei, so he said with a smile.

"Governor Qi, I think this arrangement is perfect! Comrade Guan Hongyu was an outstanding cadre in our provincial police department and also Governor Qi's former secretary. He has always shone brightly in law enforcement. Now, being assigned to the Provincial Coal Mine Safety Supervision Bureau means he can continue to contribute to law enforcement in our province! This is a prime example of Governor Qi's effective use of talent, and it also demonstrates his emphasis on the supervision of the coal industry in our province. Sending such an outstanding comrade as Guan Hongyu to lead a team at the Provincial Coal Mine Safety Supervision Bureau is a very meaningful decision!"

As Wang Shenhao spoke, he glanced at the others around him, and everyone nodded in agreement.

Zhang Baoming frowned, thinking that Wang Shenhao was just flattering him, so why was he making excuses?

Qi Tongwei clearly disrespected his own opinions and arbitrarily adjusted the positions of his subordinates.

Besides, is doing law enforcement work in the provincial police department the same as doing law enforcement work in the provincial coal mine safety supervision bureau?

In fact, what Wang Shenhao just said was not only flattering Qi Tongwei, but also implying to Zhang Baoming that Guan Hongyu was Qi Tongwei's secretary, and that he should not say too much since he was new and did not know the situation.

Seeing that Zhang Baoming still looked puzzled, Wang Shenhao smiled slightly and continued.

"As for allowing Comrade Yang Qingsheng to retire early, this further demonstrates Governor Qi's care for the vast number of cadres in Handong Province. Some comrades have worked hard all their lives, without any personal time for a long time, working overtime and enduring great hardship. Governor Qi's move allows Comrade Yang Qingsheng to rest in peace and not have to worry about work anymore. I am truly happy for Comrade Yang Qingsheng!"

At this point, Wang Shenhao paused slightly again before continuing.

"The issue of cadre appointments is not within the scope of our provincial leadership meeting. Moreover, Governor Qi will make the most reasonable adjustments to the personnel arrangements in our province at the appropriate time. As vice governors in charge of a specific area, we should focus on our primary responsibilities and do our specific work well, instead of thinking about cadre adjustments that have nothing to do with us every day."

Wang Shenhao's statement made it very clear: the personnel adjustments were Qi Tongwei's business, and this matter should not be brought up at the provincial leadership meeting, let alone focus on these arrangements and adjustments within Qi Tongwei's authority.

Chapter 428 We must establish our power in Handong

As soon as Wang Shenhao finished speaking, Zhang Yongxian, who was standing next to him, immediately nodded and said with a smile:

"Although I am not in charge of work safety in Handong Province, but rather education, I never care who the heads and deputy heads of my departments are. I focus more on doing my job well. If I have any suggestions for personnel adjustments, I will write a report and send it to Governor Qi, explaining the necessity of the adjustments and the advantages of the personnel to be adjusted. As for whether these personnel will ultimately be adjusted, we don't care at all. We are just offering our opinions. The final decision-making power is in Governor Qi's hands."

Zhang Yongxian's words were immediately met with approval from everyone present, and they began to express their opinions.

Li Hui, the vice governor in charge of agriculture in Handong Province, smiled and said:

"When Governor Qi was the vice governor and deputy secretary of the Handong Provincial Party Committee, he was always in charge of cadre issues. Governor Qi has always had unique experience in cadre adjustment, and he is always right in selecting and appointing cadres. I have never thought about the cadre issues of the departments under my supervision. I just do my job well."

Upon hearing Li Hui's words, Sun Jian, the vice governor in charge of medical affairs, nodded repeatedly:

"The director of the provincial health bureau under me just retired, and I've never considered who would be suitable to take over the position. Is that something I should be thinking about? At most, I'm just hoping that Governor Qi can send someone to me as soon as possible so that the Handong Provincial Health Bureau can operate normally. But who to send, and when to send them, is that something I should be thinking about? You're kidding! That's overstepping my bounds; that's Governor Qi's business. We should just focus on doing our own jobs well!"

At this moment, another vice governor, Yun Jing'an, also began to speak:

"I am Yun Jing'an, the Vice Governor in charge of urban construction in Handong. To be honest, the province has placed a heavy burden on me. I am always on edge while working, afraid that I might make a slight mistake and fail to handle the work well, thus betraying the trust the province has placed in me! So I simply don't have time to think about the issues of cadres, because all my time is spent thinking about my own work, and there's not enough time left!"

As Qi Tongwei watched the vice governors speak enthusiastically and listened to their heartfelt words on his side, he suddenly had the illusion that these people were all members of his Qi family faction.

Qi Tongwei knew very well that there were very few people in Handong Province who dared to directly challenge him now.

People like Zhang Baoming are practically nonexistent nowadays.

This is also a problem and shortcoming caused by the cadres sent from outside the region by the higher authorities.

If Zhong Xiaoai really did agree with Zhong Lao that she would recommend candidates for vice governors under her in the future, then people like Zhang Baoming would become much rarer.

Although these vice governors were all speaking passionately here, it was as if each of them had privately reported to themselves and recommended cadres.

Their impassioned remarks are nothing more than words spoken to Zhang Baoming.

Among these vice governors, the only one who hadn't asked him to recommend cadres was He Dongfeng, who had once stood against him and wanted to fight him to the death.

Perhaps he knew that their relationship wasn't good and that she wouldn't agree, so he gave up.

Listening to everyone's remarks, He Dongfeng knew that after Zhang Baoming went over, it would be his turn to report on his work.

This was the first time Qi Tongwei had heard a work report since taking office as the governor of Handong Province.

He Dongfeng was still very nervous; he could feel his palms getting cold.

Zheng Jindong has been down for some time now, and He Dongfeng doesn't understand why Qi Tongwei hasn't taken care of himself yet.

He Dongfeng didn't know what Qi Tongwei was thinking, and he didn't know if this meant he still had a chance.

Back then, Sun Huashan's empire collapsed in an instant.

Hoping for a stroke of luck, He Dongfeng decided to give it a try. He glanced at Zhang Baoming beside him and decided to kick him while he was down, to see if he could get Qi Tongwei's forgiveness.

Thinking of this, He Dongfeng coughed and began to speak:

"Since Governor Qi took charge of the cadres in Handong Province, the cadres in Handong Province have become better and better, the quality of the team has been rising, and their professional skills have also improved by leaps and bounds. This is all due to Governor Qi's superb ability in selecting and appointing people, which is something that all of us have witnessed."

At this point, He Dongfeng tilted his head and looked at Zhang Baoming beside him:

"Comrade Baoming may have only recently arrived in Handong and is not yet familiar with the actual situation in our Handong Province. I think Comrade Zhang Baoming should learn from everyone and shouldn't always be thinking about how to appoint cadres. I have no ill intentions in this regard, but I feel I should offer you criticism!"

After speaking, He Dongfeng smiled, as if he were truly addressing the issue, not the person, and was merely offering Zhang Baoming a suggestion.

Upon hearing He Dongfeng's words, everyone present fell silent. No one expected that He Dongfeng, who had stood beside Zheng Jindong just two days ago as if he were going to fight Qi Tongwei to the death, would now become Qi Tongwei's loyal follower.

Wang Shenhao curled his lip. He thought He Dongfeng was shameless for changing tactics at the last minute, and what he said was more explicit than anyone else's.

Everyone was just talking about Qi Tongwei's use of cadres, and about Wang Dezhao and Zhang Baoming raising the issue; no one directly named Zhang Baoming.

He Dongfeng just now directly mentioned Zhang Baoming's name, just like he did back then when he resolutely chose to stand with Zheng Jindong. However, this time he stood with Qi Tongwei.

Zhang Baoming found the words of the crowd particularly grating.

These people were acting as if they were holding their own denunciation meeting, especially He Dongfeng, who practically wanted to reveal his ID number.

Zhang Baoming took a deep breath. He knew that things were complicated in Handong, and that his idea of ​​settling down there might have to be done slowly.

He knew very well that it would be difficult for him to build up his Zhang family gang in Handong in a short period of time.

However, he would not give up; he was determined to bring the Zhang family gang back to power in Handong.

Chapter 429 Sha Ruijin Attends the Meeting

Zhang Baoming didn't believe that Handong Province could really be so airtight that not even a needle could be inserted.

Thinking of this, Zhang Baoming glanced at He Dongfeng beside him. Among those who had attacked him, He Dongfeng's words had been the most vehement.

Upon closer inspection, He Dongfeng was clearly Qi Tongwei's most trusted confidant; he knew he had to be wary of him from now on.

Qi Tongwei glanced around and, seeing that no one was speaking, casually remarked: