Chapter Twenty Everyone Agreed

  Everyone returned to their seats and continued the meeting. Regarding Ye Pingyu's appointment as Director of the Party and Government Office, some people expressed different opinions. Guo Minghai said: "This young Ye has just started working, how can he be promoted to a member of the party committee and director of the party and government office all at once? Isn't this a bit too hasty?"

  Zhang Mingshun immediately explained: "Although Xiaoye has not been working for a long time, we must analyze specific problems specifically. Xiaoye is an undergraduate student at Anning Economic College, with a high degree of education, and voluntarily went to work in the township grassroots. Just this point is very remarkable. Which young person can do this now? Not to mention undergraduates, even specialized secondary school graduates want to go to county cities or higher-level places after graduation. Are there any officials with undergraduate degrees among the ten or so townships in the county? Director Yang has the right to speak on this matter, he knows the actual situation. This is secondary, the reason why the Organization Department wants to promote Xiaoye as the director of the Party and Government Office this time is mainly due to his work performance. Although he has not been working for a long time, he has done something big. The rice harvest in Caolingzi Township was good, but it encountered sales difficulties. Comrade Xiaoye solved the problem through his own efforts. Let the grain and oil company's manager Han Yuanqing come to our place to purchase rice, solving a major problem for the masses and doing a great deed for them. Everyone says that such an official is excellent or not? Should he be promoted?"

  The standing committee members present lit up as soon as they heard the three words "Han Yuanqing" and learned that he had personally come to Cao Lingzi Township to purchase rice, and that Comrade Xiao Ye had made contact with him. They couldn't help but wonder if Xiao Ye was related to Han Yuanqing, otherwise how could he have gotten in touch with him to collect the rice?

  Everyone is a seasoned official, and everyone's imagination is also very rich. Zhang Ming-shun strongly advocates for the promotion of this little Ye, making it clear that there is content in this matter. If everyone can't see the content clearly and says something they shouldn't say, they will offend people without knowing how they offended them.

  As soon as Zhang Mingshun finished speaking, Zhao Linjun suddenly shouted out of the blue: "Isn't it just promoting a young man? What's there to quarrel about? I think this young fellow is not bad, he has done practical things for the ordinary people. Now that the organization department advocates for cadres to be younger and more knowledgeable, Comrade Ye fully meets the requirements, I agree with the opinion of the organization department!"

  Zhao Linjun usually doesn't express his opinions, but today he suddenly said this, which shocked everyone. They thought he might have smoked too much and gotten high, discovering some new continent.

  After Zhao Linjun finished speaking, he sat there, continuing to smoke with a poker face. Every time the Standing Committee studied personnel issues, they would quarrel for half a day. He, who had always been straightforward in character, couldn't stand it and actually came out to nag at this time.

  It turned out that this nagging was effective, and Guo Minghai hastily expressed his attitude: "Director Yang didn't introduce it clearly just now, I didn't expect there to be such a situation. In that case, I agree with Comrade Lin Jun's words. What we need now is young and knowledgeable cadres. This Xiao Ye comrade graduated from undergraduate studies, took root at the grassroots level, had outstanding abilities, and achieved remarkable results. Although he has not been working for a long time, he fully meets the conditions for promotion and reuse. I agree with the recommendation of the Grass Ridge Township Party Committee and the Organization Department's opinion to appoint Comrade Xiao Ye as the Director of the Grass Ridge Township Party and Government Office!"

  Guo Minghai immediately changed his stance, not because Zhao Linjun sarcastically disagreed with him, but because he was more familiar with Han Yuanqing than Zhang Mingxun, and knew that Han Yuanqing was a red man in front of the leadership in the region. Since Ye Pingyu might have such a relationship, why would he offend Han Yuanqing for a small position as the director of a rural party committee?

  When Guo Minghai suddenly changed his stance, Tong Qing teased him and said: "Secretary Minghai, you agreed so quickly that we didn't have a chance to speak. Now I'll just say something personal. In my opinion, the younger cadres are more vigorous in their work. I'm not saying this because I'm young myself, but because I think the grassroots work in the towns is very hard. Comrade Ye Pingyu can take the initiative to go to the grassroots level and achieve results, which is truly remarkable. Such young and capable cadres are really hard to find, especially with such high academic qualifications. The Organization Department has a keen eye for talent, promoting him is a wise decision. In the future, we should promote more young and capable cadres like this!

  Guo Minghai couldn't say anything and just sat there with a dry smile. Fuji Qing was young and of high status, so Guo Minghai didn't dare offend her. Fuji Qing expressed such an opinion because she felt that Ye Pingyu was as young as she was, and it wasn't easy for young cadres to grow up - she knew this herself. Earlier, in her conversation with Yang Long, she had also considered this issue and thought it would be better to support the progress of young people. On the other hand, she felt that some of the standing committee members present were too selfish, while she was the one who truly supported Ye Pingyu as the director of the Grass Ridge Township Party and Government Office. She wanted to express her attitude and let the county party committee know that they should use and promote more young people in the future, so that this young county party cadre wouldn't feel too isolated.

  Everyone supports Ye Pingyu as the director of the party and government office, so Gui Qixiang will not object. He said: "After everyone's discussion, the position of director of the party committee's party and government office in Cao Lingzi Township has been taken by Comrade Ye. The area also attaches great importance to the selection of young cadres. Our modernization construction cannot be separated from the growth of young cadres. Comrade Tong Qing's suggestion just now is very good, Director Yang, you must listen carefully to Comrade Tong Qing's opinions, and we must promote and reuse a batch of backbone forces while paying attention to the cultivation of young cadres, achieving a combination of old, middle-aged and young people, and reasonable matching. Only in this way can our cadre structure be reasonable!"

  Kui Xiang expressed an attitude along with Teng Qing's words, which was to give Teng Qing a face and also to show his attitude of valuing young cadres. When he served as deputy section-level cadre, he was only around the age of Ye Pingyu, and after coming to Donglin County, he also promoted some people without following seniority. If it weren't for Guo Minghai and Chen Qili's explicit opposition, he would probably have promoted Wu Zhenquan.

  After studying the personnel appointments, Gui Qixiang led everyone to study the spirit of several documents in the region, one of which was an important document to strengthen agricultural development and promote farmers' income growth. After finishing the study, the meeting was adjourned.

  After the meeting, Zhang Ming-shun returned to his office and called Cao Da-fu to inform him of the results of the Standing Committee. Cao Da-fu was overjoyed as soon as he heard the news, finally achieving his goal of becoming the township party secretary. However, upon hearing that Zhao Yuan-gong had become the township head, he wasn't too pleased, as Zhao now had the capital to rival him. Moreover, Old Zheng hadn't become the deputy party secretary, so Cao wouldn't be able to grasp power in this secretary office meeting.

  However, Zhang Ming Shun said to him: "Dafu, Ye Pingyu this chess piece, you must be good at using it well. As long as you can make use of this chess piece, you don't have to worry about Zhao Yuangong's affairs. Guo Minghai also agrees with Xiao Ye taking the position of Party and Government Office Director, do you understand what to do now?"

  Cao Dafu didn't quite understand, but he couldn't say that in front of Zhang Mingshun, so he pretended to understand and promised to handle his relationship with Ye Pingyu properly.

  On this side, Zhang Mingshun called Cao Dafu, and on the other side, Guo Minghai also made a call to Zhao Yuangong, telling him the result. Upon hearing it, Zhao was naturally very delighted, knowing that his position as village head had been uncertain, now he could finally get what he wanted, and he indeed felt very excited.

  After talking to him about this matter, Guo Minghai told him that he must not underestimate Comrade Ye Pingyu, and let him handle the relationship with Ye Pingyu seriously. Don't easily get into conflict with him, and if anything happens, be sure to tell him at the first time.

  When Zhao Yuangong heard Guo Minghai's words, he was still somewhat unclear. Guo Minghai then mentioned the matter of Han Yuanqing. As soon as he heard that it was this matter, Zhao Yuangong immediately understood what was going on and repeatedly agreed to handle the problem well.

  After finishing the phone call with Zhao Yuangong, Guo Minghai thought of calling Han Yuanqing. The two were still relatively familiar with each other and wanted to use this matter to probe a bit.

  After receiving Guo Minghai's phone call, Han Yuanqing still felt a bit strange. He had only eaten with Guo Minghai a few times and although they were familiar with each other, they didn't keep in touch often, so he didn't know what business Guo had calling him about.

  After hanging up the phone, Guo Minghai smiled and chatted with him for a while. Han Yuanqing responded perfunctorily. After a while, Guo Minghai deliberately said: "Manager Han, I heard that you went to Cao Lingzi Township to collect grain some time ago?"

  Han Yuanqing smiled and said: "Not bad, there is a rice in Jinhu Village on the other side that is not bad, the area leaders like to eat it very much, so I went to collect some. How did you know about this?"

  Guo Minghai laughed and said, "I just heard today that we had a standing committee meeting to discuss several personnel appointments, and I heard about this matter, so I called you. When you came to our county, you didn't even tell us, if I knew, I would definitely rush over to see your brother!"

  Han Yuanqing smiled and said: "You are holding a Standing Committee meeting to study personnel issues, how did you still mention me?"

  Guo Minghai just laughed and said, "Isn't this because it involves the appointment of a comrade named Ye Pingyu? Some people expressed opposition, but when the organization department told everyone about his achievements, no one had any opinions anymore. With such achievements, who can oppose him? So I knew you came to Caolingzi Township, isn't that a coincidence? Haha!"

  As soon as Guo Minghai mentioned Ye Pingyu, Han Yuanqing immediately knew what was going on. He didn't expect Caolingzi to really reuse Ye Pingyu, but he didn't know what position they appointed Ye Pingyu to.

  Han Yuanqing smiled and said: "So that's how it is. What position did you appoint Xiao Ye to?"

  Guo Minghai was overjoyed and said: "We will appoint him as the director of Caolingzi Township Party and Government Office!"