Chapter 342 [Persistence] (Part 2)

Song Huaiming pursed his lips. What Gu Yunzhi said was not only the way of stone, but also the way of official. Song Huaiming said: "Old Qiao is a person who likes to play with stones. When I went to his house, I saw his hidden stones, which were a lot, very rich!"

Gu Yunzhi smiled and said, "I like nature. Natural things are the most beautiful. Things that belong to nature. If you take them to the courtyard, you will definitely lose your original taste. I don't understand stones, but I know that when the stone is the most beautiful, it is when it is still in nature. Once you put it on a tray, even if it attracts attention, it will lose its original spiritual energy."

Song Huaiming smiled and said, "Secretary Gu's words made me suddenly realize. I think the beauty of stone lies in its tenacity. It keeps its original position. No matter how wind and rain hit it, it will never change its quality!"

Gu Yunzhi picked up the wine glass and said, "Cheers! For the sake of Pinghai!"

Song Huaiming smiled and said, "I suddenly realized that we are a little similar!"

After Gu Yunzhi got this glass of wine, Song Huaiming also drank all the wine in the glass: "It's all like stones!"

Gu Yunzhi laughed: "Storm and rain can change my shape, but cannot change my heart!"

After Gu Yunzhi left, Song Huaiming sat alone on the balcony, looking at the bright moon in the night sky, and always recalling what Gu Yunzhi said just now. He was smooth sailing in his career. He was able to reach his current position at his current age, not only relying on luck and background, but his ability played a great role in it. Old Qiao never concealed his appreciation for him. It can be said that he has his current position, and Old Qiao's support played a considerable role.

Since the relationship between his daughter and Zhang Yang was confirmed, he and the Wen family were getting closer and closer through this link. Song Huaiming knew that this sensitive relationship would definitely cause others to have certain ideas, which were very likely to affect the attitude of some people, so he has been deliberately downplaying this relationship. However, China has the largest system in the world and also has the world's number one network of relationships. Any disturbances will spread quickly, and some things cannot be hidden.

Song Huaiming remembered that during the Chinese New Year, he had visited Mr. Qiao. Mr. Qiao encouraged him to work hard in Pinghai. Song Huaiming closed his eyes and his political views were somewhat the same as Gu Yunzhi. Although many people classified him as the Qiao faction and later classified him as the Vice Premier Wen faction, Song Huaiming always adhered to the principle of doing his own well. He felt a sense of resistance to the faction from the bottom of his heart, but he eventually became a member of the Vice Premier Wen faction in Mr. Qiao's heart.

When she confirmed from Wen Guoquan that she was not able to replace Gu Yunzhi, Song Huaiming did feel a short time of melancholy, but it didn't last long. There were too many things in this world, but it was not inevitable. What's more, Qiao Zhenliang, who came to Pinghai, was the Secretary of the Yun'an Provincial Party Committee in the past, and his qualifications and background and political experience were much deeper than himself.

Song Huaiming is not a person who likes fantasy. He is very pragmatic. Such people often accept reality quickly. He has been relieved from the initial frustration. Now he is considering the future running-in between himself and Qiao Zhenliang. He has a certain understanding of Qiao Zhenliang. He knows that Qiao Zhenliang is harmonious on the surface, but in fact he is extremely tough. This person is round on the outside and square on the inside. When Yun'an was the secretary of the provincial party committee, he was famous for his tough style, which made all the governors and deputy secretaries around him become decorations. At this point, Gu Yunzhi gets along better than Qiao Zhenliang. At least Gu Yunzhi's control of power is not as strong as Qiao Zhenliang.

The reason why Song Huaiming was appreciated by Mr. Qiao was precisely because he was decisive in his work and the rule of law first, and was named the new Legalist. Qiao Zhenliang's emphasis on legal system and stability was stronger than him. Two people with tough and decisive styles were not the best team. Although Qiao Zhenliang had not come yet, Song Huaiming had already had a premonition that there would definitely be no less friction between them in the future.

Qiao Zhenliang's private visit, the armed fight in Qingtaishan, and the recent series of events made Song Huaiming very unhappy. Qiao Zhenliang, the future secretary of Pinghai Provincial Party Committee, must have known about this appointment for a long time. Before he officially took office, he began to penetrate his influence into Pinghai quietly. Although Song Huaiming was not sure what happened in Jiangcheng, he could infer that a group of Standing Committee members jumped out to attack the Municipal Party Committee Secretary Du Tianye must have relied on, and this relied on Qiao Zhenliang!

Song Huaiming believed that the armed fight in Taishan in Qing Dynasty and subsequent events had nothing to do with Qiao Zhenliang. Such things were disdainful in their position, but it was difficult to protect some people below. Any disturbances from the upper level might cause local storms. What's more, this time it was a change of Pinghai's highest power, and local shaking was inevitable. Every earthquake was the result of energy release from the movement of the earth's crust, and it was also the beginning of collision combination between plates. The same was true in politics. Qiao Zhenliang's arrival would inevitably cause an earthquake in the Pinghai political arena that had been peaceful for a long time, and the political forces in Pinghai officialdom would also regroup in this earthquake. Regardless of whether Song Huaiming and Qiao Zhenliang were willing or not, this earthquake would occur without being diverted by their will.

Du Tianye didn't expect Su Yuanyuan to call on the initiative. Su Yuanyuan's voice was very soft, but Du Tianye still easily heard the guilt.

"Secretary Du, I'm sorry..."

Du Tianye showed a bitter smile on his lips. Su Yuanyuan, a girl he once trusted, betrayed herself at the most critical moment. Du Tianye could forgive Su Yuanyuan for betraying herself, but could not forgive her for almost resigning her father to a desperate situation. Du Tianye said calmly: "It doesn't matter, everyone has the right to say what they want to say!"

On the other end of the phone, Su Yuanyuan fell into silence for a long time.

"Is there anything else?" Du Tianye still maintained a humble demeanor.

"fine……"

Du Tianye hung up the phone, walked out of the building, looked up at the bright moon in the night sky with his hands behind his back. The storm that happened in Jiangcheng made him realize his own shortcomings. As the highest leader of Jiangcheng, he lacked the quality of being calm in the face of danger and even lacked the working methods of dealing with grassroots. If Zhang Yang had not come back to help him solve his problems, I don’t know when the storm caused by this incident would have subsided.

This time, the Minister of Publicity Yang Qingsheng was kicked out of the Standing Committee, in order to give a warning to the old members led by Zhao Yanglin. Du Tianye had reported this decision to Gu Yunzhi and Song Huaiming before, and also received the tacit approval of the two. Du Tianye understood that the operation of Yang Qingsheng this time might not have an ideal deterrent effect. The old members led by Zhao Yanglin, the director of the National People's Congress, were definitely prepared. There was some uncertain news in the capital in the past two days. There was another candidate for the future secretary of the Pinghai Provincial Party Committee. This person would never be governor Song Huaiming. This news made Du Tianye's heart turmoil. He finally understood the reason why Zhao Yanglin and his group of people openly challenged their authority. Some people should have learned the inside story long ago, and they were very likely to find this new backer to have the confidence to challenge themselves.

The change in Pinghai's supreme power will inevitably affect the Jiangcheng system. As the secretary of the Jiangcheng Party Committee, Du Tianye first considered how to maintain the stability of Jiangcheng. Although the Qingtaishan armed battle has calmed down, Zhang Yang revealed the incident of Zhu Heng, secretary of the Chunyang County Party Committee, embezzling special funds for tourism development. Under the supervision of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection began an investigation and obtained the evidence.

When Du Tianye first came to Jiangcheng to take office, he thought that as long as he did a good job, worked diligently to seek welfare for the people, and was worthy of the country and the party, he realized that it was not enough to do himself well. At the peak of the Jiangcheng system, he had to withstand wind and rain from all aspects. He wanted to control the overall situation of Jiangcheng, maintain the stability of the entire system, and let the system run steadily.

Officials should have been lonely. Du Tianye closed his eyes and suddenly remembered the scene of Wen Ling snuggling together in the past. He felt a faint pain in his heart. For him, feelings were really luxurious.

Zhang Yang went to meet Governor Song Huaiming the next day. In the office of Governor Song Huaiming, he met the mayor of Lanshan City, Chang Song who came to report on his work. Chang Song and Zhang Yang were also old acquaintances. Zhang Yang called Governor Song and nodded to Chang Song with a smile: "Hello Mayor Chang, what wind has blown you to Dongjiang?"

Chang Song said, "I'll come to Governor Song to report on his work!" Although Chang Song was calling for wind and rain in Lanshan, he had to restrain himself in the office where he sent Huai Ming. He smiled and said, "I have to hurry to do something and contact me again!"

After Chang Song left, Song Huaiming pointed to the chair opposite and signaled Zhang Yang to come to him and sit down.

Zhang Yang said: "I came here today to report my work to Governor Song!"

Song Huaiming smiled and said, "No need to report, Comrade Liu Yanhong has reported to me very carefully. It is very good and worthy of praise!"

Zhang Yang said: "That... praise cannot be limited to verbal words!"

Song Huaiming said: "Your specific work should be arranged by Jiangcheng City? If I ask, people will definitely say that you will take the upper level route, which will erase your work achievements!"

Zhang Yang came to see Song Huaiming not only to report on his work, nor to ask for an official position. He went to Song Huaiming's house last night to mainly disclose information to Song Huaiming, but because Gu Yunzhi was also present, some words were not convenient to say.

Song Huaiming knew he had something to say, so he said slowly: "Secretary Liu of the Commission for Discipline Inspection admires you very much. Should you consider it and transfer it to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection to work?"

Zhang Yang said: "What are you doing? Become the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission? My improvement is a bit too big!"

Song Huaiming smiled and said, "You think! How can you reach the sky in this world be a step forward?"

Zhang Yang said: "Then I'd better stay in Jiangcheng honestly. At least I can have a department management and have some say. How can I say something? I'd rather be the head of a chicken than the queen of a cow!"

Song Huaiming did not agree with Zhang Yang's words, but he just said it on purpose. With Zhang Yang's style of dealing with things, he didn't know how much trouble he would cause when he came to the province. It would be better for young people to train at the grassroots level for a few more years. Song Huaiming said: "It seems that Jiangcheng is a place with many things. I have never been calm since I came to Pinghai!"

Zhang Yang smiled and said, "Actually, Jiangcheng has never been calm before you came. Li Guozheng, Xu Changde, and Hong Weiji, none of them are fuel-efficient lamps!"

Song Huaiming coughed. He didn't like Zhang Yang to openly comment on these cadres in Jiangcheng. Although these people have made mistakes of one kind or another, it is still a taboo in the officialdom to comment on his leadership as subordinates.

Zhang Yang said: "Uncle Song! There are a group of reporters behind the trouble caused by Zhu Xiaoqiao Village this time. They are all from Southeast Daily. The leader is a reporter named Liu Xiwen. I thought of some solutions and gave them some trouble. The kid finally admitted it and said that it was Li Tongyu, Southeast Daily, who asked them to do this!"

Song Huaiming couldn't help frowning when he heard Li Tongyu's name. Li Tongyu was not unfamiliar with him. It can even be said that Li Tongyu was once his friend. Song Huaiming's fingers gently knocked on the table. Speaking of which, his acquaintance with his wife Chu Jingzhi was through Li Tongyu. Li Tongyu pursued Chu Jingzhi, but Chu Jingzhi had no feelings for Li Tongyu. By chance, Chu Jingzhi met Song Huaiming through Li Tongyu, and his heart was tied to Song Huaiming. Since then, there have been cracks in the friendship between Li Tongyu and Song Huaiming. Chu Jingzhi died in an earthquake. Li Tongyu also reported in the disaster area at that time. He rushed to the collapsed building like Song Huaiming, and both of them were hugged by rescuers.

"Song Huaiming! You are cold-blooded and ruthless beast! You only value your career, you killed Jingzhi!" Li Tongyu's voice sounded in Song Huaiming's ears. Song Huaiming shivered for no reason, and only then did he remember that Zhang Yang was still by his side.

Zhang Yang looked at Song Huaiming in confusion, and Song Huaiming's forehead was covered with cold sweat: "Uncle Song, are you okay?"

Song Huaiming shook his head, took out a tissue to wipe away the cold sweat from his forehead, and smiled reluctantly: "Maybe because he didn't eat breakfast, his stomach hurts a little!"

"I'll help you with your pulse!"

Song Huaiming was just making excuses. He smiled and said, "No need!"

Zhang Yang inferred from Song Huaiming's abnormal behavior that Song Huaiming knew Li Tongyu in almost every ten years, but he had no way to guess the relationship between them.

Song Huaiming stabilized his emotions and said, "Continue to talk!"

Zhang Yang said: "I'll tell me what I think about this incident, don't laugh at me!"

Song Huaiming smiled and encouraged, "Tell me!"

Zhang Yang said: "From the current situation I have, Du Tianye was involved in this fight, and it was even more unexpected that Chen Chongshan fired a gun. Pinghai died of fighting every year, but this incident was so big that someone pushed it behind the scenes. These Southeast Daily reporters came in time. If they had not provided advice, the people of Zhu Xiaoqiao Village would not have organized so closely and planned so carefully, and their goals were clear. They did not point directly at the municipal party committee secretary Du Tianye, but gathered on Chen Chongshan. Someone reported to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection that Chen Chongshan was Du Tianye's biological father. Their goal was to involve Du Tianye."

Song Huaiming picked up the teacup and took a sip: "There is something I think I should let you know. Du Tianye has taken the initiative to confess to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection that Chen Chongshan is his biological father!"

Zhang Yang was a little surprised, but then he was happy for Du Tianye. Du Tianye would take this step sooner or later. To be honest, although outsiders would have various statements in a short period of time, in the long run, it can prevent others from using their father-son relationship to create trouble, which is also his advice to Du Tianye. Zhang Yang said: "The people who are causing trouble behind must be well aware of the inside story, and they have even known this secret for a long time. Chen Chongshan shot Zhu Hongwei, and there were two witnesses. The old Taoist Li Xinyi was his old friend for many years. His testimony was not strong. Another witness, Su Yuanyuan, suddenly changed the evidence at a critical moment. She and Chen Chongshan had no hatred and hatred. Why did she do this? The intention was not to put Du Tianye in trouble. She was just a waiter at a municipal government guesthouse. Du Tianye has always been good to her. The reason why she could do this was driven by interests and pressure!"

Song Huaiming nodded, Zhang Yang's analysis was very clear.

Zhang Yang said again: "Du Tianye is the secretary of the Jiang City Committee and the most powerful person in Jiangcheng. It can make Su Yuanyuan feel pressured and he will not hesitate to turn his confession against Du Tianye. This person's power may be greater than that of Du Tianye!"

Song Huaiming smiled. He did not agree with Zhang Yang's words. There may not be only power in this world to threaten others to surrender. There are many ways.

Zhang Yang said: "After the Qingtaishan armed fighting incident, a very disharmonious scene occurred among the Standing Committee of Jiangcheng. Several Standing Committee members, led by Zhao Yanglin, the director of the National People's Congress, openly attacked the secretary of the municipal party committee."

Song Huaiming said: "There are different voices allowed at work, and even leaders should be humbly accepting reasonable suggestions and criticisms."

Zhang Yang said: "I just feel that there is a connection behind these incidents. Not to mention anything else, just these old members of the Standing Committee have worked hard in the system for many years, each of them is full of old fry, and they all hold the idea of ​​not being concerned about their own affairs. But now suddenly the old hens turn into ducks, and they are all murderous intent. They must have something to rely on. Is these things related to Secretary Gu's about to retire?" Zhang Yang tactfully implied Song Huaiming that someone else would choose the position of the provincial party secretary.

Song Huaiming smiled. Of course, he understood what Zhang Yang meant. How could he not see clearly even Zhang Yang?

When Zhang Yang saw Song Huaiming smile, he felt embarrassed and said, "Why... Uncle Song, I'm all analyzing. Don't forget to think about it in your heart, don't laugh at me, I..."

Song Huaiming said: "How could I laugh at you, Zhang Yang! Work with peace of mind. Only when each of us focuses on our current work can our career develop and progress! There is inevitably adaptation and running-in in politics, but the internal struggles that are not conducive to the great cause of reform should be kept away. Do you understand what I mean?"

Zhang Yang looked at Song Huaiming with ignorance: "But if you don't fight with others, they try every means to fight with you. What should I do? Should I take a step back and the sky be wide open, or if someone offends me, I will offend others?"

Song Huaiming said: "There should only be another belief in the hearts of Communist Party members, that is, to contribute their lives and strength to the Party and the people. A qualified party member can tolerate slander and attacks on us by others, and tolerate all kinds of injustice against us, but he must never tolerate anyone damaging the interests of the country and the interests of the people. This is our bottom line!"

Zhang Yang was solemn and he understood the great truth, but after careful consideration, what Governor Song said meant was that political struggles were inevitable. People in the system were all in the dark, who would be stupid in the light? From what Song Huaiming said just now, he was reminding himself to do the work in front of him down-to-earth. Does this mean that Governor Song has basically no chance to become Secretary Song?

When Song Huaiming saw the boy's eyes rumbling around, he obviously wanted to ask something. Song Huaiming said: "If you want to ask, just ask directly. Don't beat around the bush, my time is very precious!"

Zhang Yang bit his lip and he whispered indirectly: "Well... I heard that Yun'an Provincial Party Secretary Qiao Zhenliang is coming to take over Secretary Gu's work. I wonder if this matter is true or false?" In fact, no news about this matter was spread. Zhang Yang made a bold inference and made a move to get in front of Song Huaiming.

Song Huaiming did not hide it on this issue. He smiled and said, "Your news is very informative! Okay, this is not something you are worried about. Don't talk nonsense when you go out!"

Zhang Yang's heart skipped a beat. Song Huaiming's words confirmed his speculation. The ownership of the provincial party secretary has basically been settled. He is Qiao Mengyuan's father, Qiao Lao's son Qiao Zhenliang, not his future father-in-law Song Huaiming. No wonder Shi Wei said such words after getting drunk.

When Zhang Yang left the governor's office, he sighed from the bottom of his heart that the sky in Pinghai seemed to be changing, but thinking about Qiao Zhenliang's appearance as a loyal and honest elder, Comrade Qiao should not be the kind of person who engages in conspiracy. But then he thought about it, it was not his turn to ask about the affairs of the senior management. With his current status, he was not qualified to intervene. The soldiers came to block the water and soil. Faced with this political change, Song Huaiming naturally had his way of dealing with it, and he didn't have to worry too much.

As a temporary secondment staff member of the Discipline Inspection Commission, Zhang Yang came to Dongjiang and said hello to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. Although he has been to Dongjiang countless times, this is the first time the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection has come here. Zhang Yang came to the office of Liu Yanhong, deputy secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.

When Liu Yanhong saw Zhang Yang coming, she couldn't help but smile and said, "Our great hero is here!"

Zhang Yang said: "I came here today to ask Secretary Liu to reward him according to his merits!"

Liu Yanhong said: "Don't worry, the credit book has been recorded for you a long time ago, but this time you have to be an unknown hero!"

"Why! I am not afraid of becoming famous!"

Liu Yanhong said: "Then I will spread the story of you reporting to Zhu Heng, Secretary of Chunyang County Party Committee!"

Only then did the official Zhang realize that it was said that what he was talking about was another matter. It seemed that the bigger the official was, the stronger the ability to fight others. Zhang Yang had more dealing with these provincial and ministerial cadres, and he also had a clue in his heart. He was still scheming with others, but he was still not in a bad mood. The best way to deal with these leaders is to pretend to be stupid and straightforward. Zhang Yang said: "Has Zhu Heng's matter been a result?"

Liu Yanhong asked the secretary to make a cup of tea for Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang said: "I just came over to have tea from Governor Song's office!"

Liu Yanhong smiled and said, "You two son-in-law get along very well!"

Zhang Daguan Ren said: "When I was working, I didn't recognize my relatives!"

"Yoho! Such a personality is very suitable for the work of the Discipline Inspection Commission. Consider it and transfer it here!" Liu Yanhong sincerely invited me. From the handling of the Qingtaishan armed battle incident, she saw that Zhang Yang was not the rumored impulsive and reckless young man who was often beaten. This kid is brave and resourceful. If he could come to the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission, he would definitely become his right-hand assistant.

Zhang Yang said: "This Discipline Inspection Commission's work is a bit like the Jinyiwei. I always feel a little shameful, and I feel it's resistant!"

Liu Yanhong glared at him: "The first time I heard someone say this to us!"

"You guys have even more ugly things to say behind your back. I'm embarrassed to learn it for you!"
To be continued...