Rebirth of the Rising Sun

The small change of title from County Chief Feng to Sizhe also proved Jia Bin's current mentality. Feng Sizhe fully felt this change, and there was a little more smile on his face, "Old Jia, you are wrong to think like this. Yes, the competition for the deputy secretary of the county party committee is a big deal. Even now I can't say that I can definitely make you the deputy secretary, but even if you don't make it, your name will leave an impression in the minds of some leaders of the municipal party committee. This is a good thing no matter how you look at it. Besides, in terms of qualifications and experience, you are no worse than others. If you choose to give up at this time, won't others look down on you? How do you know that you can't do something if you don't fight for it?"

The meaning of Feng Sizhe's words was very clear. He was telling Jia Bin that he was not just saying this casually, but he really wanted to help him. However, the matter was serious and he could not guarantee it.

Knowing that Feng Sizhe didn't just bring up his name to disrupt the situation, Jia Bin nodded with great satisfaction. "Okay, with Sizhe's attitude, I know what to do next, but isn't it a little late to do some work now?"

Jia Bin also went over the names of the county party committee standing committee members in his mind. He suddenly realized that because he had not taken sides for a long time, he had no allies among the standing committee members. This made him feel a little embarrassed. Even if he wanted to fight for it now, it would be useless if no one was willing to speak for him and no one voted for him.

"Haha, you don't have to worry about the specific work, I will do it." Feng Sizhe waved his hand. Jia Bin has been playing a neutral role in the county party committee over the years. Now things have happened suddenly. It is not so easy for you to ask him to find allies suddenly. What's more, this also involves the attitudes of the secretary and the county magistrate. Who will agree easily?

Jia Bin still left Feng Sizhe's room with some worry. Before he came in, he was worried about whether Feng Sizhe wanted to say something about this matter, but after knowing the answer, he was now worried about whether he could compete for this position.

After watching Jia Bin leave, Feng Sizhe sat down again and began to consider the current situation of the county party committee in his mind.

Needless to say, Niu Daxin's supporters must be Yang Chao and Qi Hengsan. He Zhuhua's supporters should be Fang Xianzhi and the Minister of Armed Forces Li Wanli, these three people are usually very close. Jia Bin has relatively more supporters, including himself, Wu Guangrong and Lin Jianli.

In this case, the comparison between the three people is 3:3:4. Now the key issue is the remaining two people, the county party secretary Sun Shizhe and the director of the county party office Li Yige.

With the current friendship between Feng Sizhe and Li Yige, he had every reason to believe that as long as he opened his mouth, Li Yige would support Jia Bin. But was it worth it now? If he completely offended Secretary Sun and County Magistrate Fang just for the sake of a deputy secretary of the county party committee, it was conceivable that he would face the joint suppression of the two leaders, which would be extremely detrimental to his future work. Those who do big things must have a long-term vision. If he fights to the death just because of the gains and losses of a city or a place, it is obvious that he is not a qualified politician, but a politician.

After thinking for a while, Feng Sizhe picked up the office phone on the table and dialed a number. He decided to consult some people about this matter. Although he had incomparable experience of living two lives, there were some things he needed to discuss with others. After all, he had not been in politics for a long time, and it was inevitable that some things would be overlooked or led to misunderstandings.

The call went through, and Feng Sizhe immediately gave his name, "Hello, Mayor Chang, I am Feng Sizhe from Dahu County."

"Oh, Sizhe, you are the same. Lao Jin told me that you would come to the city to see us first, but why did you go back to Dahu County in such a hurry?" When Chang Ning heard that the call was from Feng Sizhe, his tone was extremely intimate.

"Haha, the county is holding a temporary meeting to discuss the position of deputy secretary of the county party committee. I rushed back to attend the meeting, so I didn't stay in the city. I hope the mayor can understand." Feng Sizhe was thinking about how to make it formal when Chang Ning asked about it. Of course he had to take advantage of the situation to bring it up.

"Oh? So that's how it is." Chang Ning said with a chuckle when he heard the reason. But he soon realized, "Boy, this call is not just to say hello to the leader, right? Do you have any other ideas?"

"The leader is really wise." Seeing that Chang Ning had seen through his intention of calling, Feng Sizhe quickly flattered him.

"Okay, you can tell me later whether you are wise or not. But if you are calling me to tell me that I am going to be the deputy secretary, then I will answer you with three words: inappropriate." Chang Ning expressed his opinion and attitude without hesitation or pause.

Obviously, he also thought that Feng Sizhe's purpose of calling was to test the possibility of becoming the deputy secretary. Come to think of it, facing the vacancy of the deputy secretary of the county party committee, it is impossible to say that Feng Sizhe had no idea.

Most people would be tempted by such a promotion, not to mention that Feng Sizhe's recent work was indeed outstanding, and he had connections in the city and even the province. Under such circumstances, it was reasonable for him to strive for the position of deputy secretary of the county party committee. However, the only thing he lacked was the qualification. A young man of only 23 years old, who had only been in Dahu County for three months, was promoted from deputy county magistrate to deputy secretary. It was really too fast, and it was inevitable that others would be dissatisfied.

Besides, Feng Sizhe is now in the period of laying the foundation, and there is no benefit in climbing too fast. In the officialdom, if you are promoted too quickly, you will always be envied by some people. As the saying goes, the first bird to stick its head out will be shot, and being too ostentatious is not a good thing.

Chang Ning knew these principles, and Feng Sizhe naturally knew them too. Moreover, for him, this small promotion to deputy secretary was meaningless. Moreover, if he was really promoted to deputy secretary, it would be considered as overstepping his authority if he interfered in economic affairs, which would become a disadvantage for him. After all, Pengfei Company had no benefits at present, and the agricultural reform in Chengguan Town had not yet reached the harvest period.

Chang Ning's words "inappropriate" struck Feng Sizhe's ears, which made him feel refreshed. He then got to know Chang Ning more clearly. It seemed that Chang Ning really treated him as his own. He spoke so frankly, without any intention of stopping at a certain point as was common in official circles.

"Well, the mayor is right. I am indeed not suitable, so I have never thought about the deputy secretary." Since Chang Ning has spoken frankly, Feng Sizhe has no need to pretend to be confused. It is better to speak out his doubts and intentions directly. "I called this phone to ask the mayor, do you think it is possible for Comrade Jia Bin, the head of the United Front Work Department of our county party committee, to be the deputy secretary? He is the main person responsible for the flood control in Dahu County this time."

Hearing Feng Sizhe say that he didn't mean that, Chang Ning couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Even though he said Feng Sizhe wasn't suitable, if he really meant that and didn't listen to his advice, then he wouldn't be able to do anything about it. Not only would he not be able to stop him, but he would even have to work harder to make Feng Sizhe get what he wanted. After all, the situation he had opened up in Yongyang City was mostly due to his help. But now, Feng Sizhe took the initiative to withdraw, which made Chang Ning feel a little happier. Now that he heard that he was going to recommend Jia Bin as deputy secretary, he had to think about it carefully.

"Well, what is your county's attitude towards Jia Bin being the deputy secretary? How many people support him?" Chang Ning was not very familiar with Jia Bin, but since Feng Sizhe had strongly recommended him, it at least showed that this man had some ability and had a good relationship with County Magistrate Feng.

"Now the county secretary and the county governor each nominate one person, and I nominate Jia Bin. If the Standing Committee must vote, I still have some advantages, and it is not impossible for me to win. However, this will likely cause disharmony in the relationship of the county party committee, and factions may even become clearer." Feng Sizhe told Chang Ning about the current situation in Dahu County without any intention of concealing anything.

Chang Ning is also a seasoned official. When he heard Feng Sizhe say this, he understood a little. It seems that the lover has hidden something behind the scenes. If so, then either the secretary or the county magistrate has someone close to Feng Sizhe, but he really doesn't want to expose the person he ambushed too early because of this incident. It seems that this young man is very measured in doing things and has a good grasp of the timing.

"Well, if what you said is true, then it would be inappropriate to reveal all your cards just for the sake of a deputy secretary. And if you look at it from a long-term perspective, it seems to be an unfair gain and loss. You have to know that the deputy secretary position must be selected from the county party committee standing committee, and the position of the person who is selected will be vacated. In this case, this is a series of good positions. Do you understand what I mean?"

Chang Ning's words touched Feng Sizhe's heart. It was because he had a long-term vision that he saw other positions besides the deputy secretary. Now when he heard that Chang Ning also thought so, he immediately said excitedly on the other end of the phone, "Thank you, Mayor. I think I know what to do."