Chapter 58 Discussion (Seeking Recommendations and Favorites)

  As Ye Lao returned to the residential area, Ye Zhenran unexpectedly saw Zhang Liping waiting at his dormitory door and couldn't help but exclaim with joy: "Lipeng, you've been discharged? Is your body all better?" As he spoke, he opened the door and invited him in.

  Zhang Liren flexed his right arm, and with a slight exertion, his biceps bulged out. He made a gesture in front of Ye Ziran and said, "Let's not mention 'two Lis' or 'two Zhangs' anymore."

  After entering the room, Ye Zhenran turned on both the air conditioner and the fan at the same time. The two of them sat down on the sofa, and then Ye Zhenran asked: "Where's Liu Bing? How is he?"

  "Also discharged from hospital, and will attend the commendation meeting of the Municipal Public Security Bureau on the 7th together."

  "This time you two can share the credit, right?" Ye Zhenran asked.

  The city public security bureau and the municipal propaganda department will hold a grand commendation meeting, and it is necessary to award relevant personnel. Zhang Liping and Liu Bing are police officers in the public security system, and they will definitely be awarded for their meritorious service, and it is very likely that they will be promoted. As for him and Huang Rucheng, they should be able to receive awards for "bravery" and also be commended. Of course, he is a government official, and the effect of being commended is different, so he cannot be promoted because of this, but at least this achievement will remain on his resume forever.

  Zhang Liren smiled and replied: "Ye Chang, today the county public security bureau chief found me to talk, I may be transferred to the county bureau criminal investigation department as head."

  "Ah," Ye Ziran exclaimed, immediately offering his congratulations: "That's great, Liren! This is your dream of many years, it's worth celebrating."

  Zhang Liren burst out laughing and said: "After the announcement, Director Shang asked me for recommendations for the new police station chief, I recommended Liu Bing."

  Ye Ziran nodded repeatedly and said: "It's only right, this time you've made such a great achievement, it's expected that you'll be promoted."

  Zhang Liren sighed and said, "To say that this time we not only saved a life but also gained great merit, all thanks to you. But I met Secretary Qin at dinner today and heard that you are going to be suspended from work because you offended the leader of the Provincial Planning Commission, what's going on?"

  Ye Ziran finally understood why Zhang Liren came to his dormitory as soon as he left the hospital, and simply told him what had happened.

  Zhang Liren listened and said with a huff: "What kind of thing is this? Does being a subordinate mean you can only take a beating and not fight back? Wouldn't that mean every cadre has to practice qigong first? Besides, what you said makes sense. He actually fainted because he couldn't argue with you and felt embarrassed, who knows if it's real or fake."

  In front of Zhang Liren, Ye Ziran was straightforward and let out a sigh, saying: "Both Yins are surnamed Cao! Their purpose in coming to Chang Jia this time is to prop up the smaller 'Yin'. This year is an election year, they're anxious."

  Zhang Liren nodded and said, "That's also true. On the one hand, Xiao Di lost his influence in the county committee; on the other hand, Secretary Tang has just taken office in the county and theoretically won't be transferred immediately. His term as county magistrate is about to expire, so he must stir up trouble in order to have a chance to get ahead."

  Ye Ziran nodded and said: "That's how it is."

  Zhang Liren anxiously asked: "Ye Chang, is it still possible to reverse the suspension of work for inspection?"

  Ye Zhenran shook his head and said calmly, "The vice mayor has spoken, I won't be able to escape. But I believe the county committee will handle this matter correctly, they can't just beat me to death with one stick, at least give me a chance to revive."

  Zhang Liren kindly reminded him: "Their province, city and county have already formed a line of three levels. You must be careful not to give them any more handles."

  "Alright, don't worry about me, I'll learn from my mistakes. It's late, you go back home, don't let your wife worry, I'm fine."

  Zhang Liren's purpose was to understand the situation and persuade Ye Zhenran. Now that his goals had been achieved, he nodded and said, "Alright, if there's anything I can do, just let me know."

  Ye Ziran responded with a "yes" and saw Zhang Lirong out the door. After he left, Ye thought to himself: Things have already come to this point, what's the use of being afraid? Might as well just sleep with my head covered, after all Cao can't cover the whole sky with one hand!

  The next afternoon, all standing committee members of Changja County Committee convened a meeting under the call of Tang Guoqiang to discuss the "Ye Zhenran Incident".

  Good things don't go out the door, bad things spread for a thousand miles. The deputy director of the Provincial Planning Commission fainted in the economic district, and the executive vice mayor ordered Ye Zhenran to be suspended for investigation, everyone has heard about it. It is also said that the two leaders did not give Tang Secretary face, without even saying goodbye, they left Changsha. Now, let's see if Tang Guoqiang will shift his anger to his disciple Ye Zhenran, after all, this matter made him lose face.

  County head Yin Mingquan is likely to take advantage of this event to turn around the previous defeat!

  As expected, unlike County Party Secretary Tang Guoqiang's stern face when entering the conference room, County Mayor Yin Mingquan regained his former demeanor of taking the initiative in county committee meetings and smiled continuously as he greeted others upon entering the conference room. Propaganda Department Head Wu Xiaoping stood up with a meaningful expression and shook hands with County Mayor Yin.

  "Hmm? Shaking hands? Does that mean they've made up? This wavering guy is as usual! Looks like there's a show to watch today! Everyone looks at Yin Mingquan's smiling face, then at Tang Guoqiang's fierce face, and waits quietly."

  "Comrades, today's emergency meeting of the Standing Committee is to discuss the incident that occurred yesterday in the Mashizhen Economic Zone. I believe everyone is already aware of the situation. Yesterday afternoon, when Director Yin from the Provincial Planning Commission and Mayor Yu were inspecting the economic zone, Vice Township Head Ye Ziran and Director Yin were discussing policies on private enterprises. Ye's tone was not respectful! He actually made Director Yin furious on the spot. Although this was just a normal theoretical discussion, the outcome can only be attributed to Comrade Ye being too young and arrogant, and lacking humility! I must raise serious criticism."

  Tang Guoqiang's expression turned very serious as he spoke, and his tone was completely critical. Everyone listened to this speech, but they all looked at Yin Mingquan with their eyes. They saw that Yin Mingquan's previously smiling face slowly solidified and became less lovable.

  It's interesting! Tang Guoqiang is indeed a leader from the municipal party committee, just listen to his level of speaking. This incident was completely caused by normal theoretical discussions! The reason is that Ye Zhenran is too young and doesn't understand things, lacking humility. And between the lines, Director Yin's anger seems to be somewhat because he's being too impulsive with young people!

  Is Tang Guoqiang's criticism of Ye Ziren a bit evasive?

  Yin Mingquan opened his mouth, wanting to refute him, but thinking that he was Director Yin's nephew, if he rushed forward, others might laugh at him for being partial.

  Tang Guoqiang observed Yin Mingquan's reaction with the corner of his eye and continued without changing his tone: "Regarding Comrade Ye Zhenran's wrong attitude, we must make serious criticism. Mayor Yu also gave instructions on the spot, requiring Comrade Ye Zhenran to suspend work for inspection, I think it is very necessary! Comrades, Changjia County Party Committee must resolutely implement Mayor Yu's instructions, I suggest suspending Ye Zhenran for a week, see if anyone has any opinions."

  "Awesome!" Everyone silently said to themselves, this is leadership art! It seems that County Mayor Yin and Secretary Tang are quite different. Everyone sat quietly without speaking, waiting to see how County Mayor Yin would react.

  Yin Mingquan spoke angrily, saying: "This Ye Zhenran is not a young or old problem, it's completely blind arrogance! In front of the provincial planning commission leaders, he talked about supporting private enterprises, what are private enterprises? They are private economies, which contradict our country's socialist system! I think Ye Zhenran has been influenced by capitalism too deeply, always preparing to promote their market economy methods. Moreover, Mayor Yu instructed on the spot to let him stop work for inspection, and he cannot pass if it's not thorough!"

  Tang Guoqiang looked at others calmly and said, "Everyone has spoken, let's talk."

  According to the ranking, it's now the turn of County Party Committee Deputy Secretary Yu Junbiao. He and Yin Mingquan have always been on the same path, so he naturally speaks up for him: "I agree with County Head Yin's opinion, we can't let Ye Zhenran off so easily, suspending him for a week is too little." After finishing speaking, he calmly takes a sip of tea, thinking to himself that Tang Guoqiang is too cunning, on the surface severely criticizing Ye Zhenran while repeatedly emphasizing his determination to implement Mayor Yu's instructions, truly making it impossible for anyone to find fault with his words.

  Then, the deputy secretary of the county party committee and the secretary of the discipline inspection commission, Lin Beihua, cleared his throat and stated: "Director Yin is a leader of the provincial planning commission. He can come to our Changsha for an inspection, which shows that he has feelings for us! The people of Changsha welcome him. Comrade Ye Zhenran's mistake lies in not enthusiastically expressing his welcoming attitude, and because he is young, he insists on his own point of view. This must be criticized. With the attitude of loving care towards young comrades, I agree with Secretary Tang's opinion to suspend Ye Zhenran for a week and let him reflect on his mistakes. Comrades, Mayor Yu's instructions are very timely!"

  Everyone is not a fool, Lin Beihai raised the stick high and put it down gently. It makes sense! Listening to his words, how consistent with Secretary Tang.

  It was the turn of Propaganda Department Minister Wu Xiaoping to speak, she said: "Comrades, I think Ye Zhenran's mistake is not small, on the spot and provincial planning commission leaders' confrontation, this is not a good atmosphere, must be resolutely stopped. Mayor Yu's instruction to let him stop work for inspection is very correct, we should resolutely implement it, as for Ye Zhenran's suspension time I think longer is better, of course, one week is not short either." These words are equivalent to nothing, and have no difference with abstaining.

  Minister Huang Wen Zhong knew that each member of the county's standing committee had a background in the city, and that Mayor Yu would definitely have a way to understand the discussion about Ye Zhen Ran's case. The way Tang Guo Qiang handled it, raising his instructions high but lightly putting them down, would not satisfy Mayor Yu. He had a close relationship with Tang Guo Qiang, so he naturally had to consider his words carefully. Although Vice Director Yin was a leader from the province, he couldn't control Tang Guo Qiang, unlike Mayor Yu, who was a member of the municipal standing committee and had a say in personnel appointments. Once he understood this point, his speech became targeted: "Mayor Yu's instructions must be executed without compromise. Our county party committee, under Secretary Tang's leadership, has no objections to resolutely implementing Mayor Yu's instructions. Mayor Yu's request to suspend Ye Zhen Ran for investigation is also a way of showing care and help for him. I remember that when Mayor Yu first arrived in Changsha, he praised Ye Zhen Ran's heroic actions, and on September 7th, the municipal party committee's propaganda department and public security bureau will jointly hold a grand ceremony to commend Ye Zhen Ran and several other comrades. In this situation, our decision to suspend Ye Zhen Ran for one week shows that we fully respect Mayor Yu's instructions and are resolutely implementing them. I agree with Secretary Tang's proposal."