After the third-level cadre meeting in the city was convened, the county immediately called a meeting to convey the spirit of the higher-level meeting; then, the township also held a meeting.
This time there were more officials present, but it was obvious that Guo Huaijie and Le Jianjun were absent, and the spirits of the other attendees were not particularly high.
Now, without any discussion of adjustments in Huancheng Township, everyone had no choice but to grit their teeth and attend the meeting.
Ji Yang had noticed that many officials who used to visit their area were now seldom seen.
Similarly, not many people came to his location, and the township officials were all shrewdly non-committal, biding their time and watching.
Thinking about it, he could understand everyone’s mindset; given the various rumors, the possibilities of these leaders getting out unscathed seemed very slim.
After the cadre meeting, Ji Yang continued to immerse himself in work, feeling quite at ease since he believed he wouldn’t be implicated in any issues, and that doing his job well was sufficient.
One day, while Ji Yang was inspecting Wu Mi’s project, he received a phone call from the Organization Department of the County Party Committee, requesting him to visit the department immediately.
Upon receiving this call, Ji Yang knew something was about to happen.
He quickly made his way to the Organization Department.
After arriving, he was taken to an office where, besides the head of the Organization Department, there sat an unfamiliar middle-aged man.
"You must be Mr. Ji Yang?" The man showed a smile upon seeing Ji Yang enter and proactively extended a handshake in greeting.
"I am Lin Guoping from the provincial Organization Department."
"Mr. Ji Yang, this is Director Lin from the Cadre Division of the Provincial Organization Department; he would like to discuss a matter with you."
After introducing Lin Guoping, the Organization Department head respectfully excused himself, saying to Lin, "Director Lin, I’ll leave you to your discussion."
"Please, Mr. Ji Yang, take a seat to talk."
Ji Yang sat down, puzzled.
"Mr. Ji Yang, it’s —you’re an official who came from Heshan County, so you should be quite familiar with the situation there, right?"
"I am from Nanping City, and I work in Qingyuan Village. I’m more familiar with the affairs of Qingyuan Village."
Lin Guoping smiled and said, "We understand your situation. I don’t know if you’ve heard, but the situation in Heshan County isn’t very good; a number of problems have arisen."
Ji Yang responded, "I’ve heard some about it."
"Yes, after Qingyuan Village was upgraded to a vice-county-level town, it became a large development area, but, with its development, many problems have emerged, especially issues relating to the triad of drugs, gambling, and prostitution."
As he spoke, he looked at Ji Yang.
Ji Yang thought to himself that it sure was this issue.
Right now, Ji Yang didn’t say more, just looked at Lin Guoping, waiting for him to continue.
Seeing Ji Yang’s demeanor, Lin Guoping nodded internally, commending the young man for his composure.
"With the problems in Qingyuan Village coming to light, the investigation revealed that many officials from the county and city were implicated in collective corruption, which caught the attention of the provincial authorities, demanding resolution. However, since the officials there have more or less certain issues, we are currently investigating, and not to disrupt normal work, the organization has decided to reassign officials from various places to take charge in Heshan County."
"The organization’s intention?"
"Yes, the department has sent me here to have this conversation with you. The plan is for you to go work in Heshan County, specifically to take the positions of Deputy County Head and concurrently serve as the Secretary of the Qingyuan Village Party Committee, as well as becoming a member of the County Party Standing Committee."
Ji Yang had been pondering the role he might be assigned, and now it was clear.
He wasn’t to be the Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission, but rather, to join the County Standing Committee as a Deputy County Head.
This promotion seemed more reliable, moving from Village Chief to Deputy County Head—a rise that was hard to criticize, and in addition, he would also be in charge of Qingyuan Village.
At this point, Lin Guoping looked at Ji Yang and asked, "What do you have to say about this appointment?"
"I submit to the organization’s arrangement."
Lin Guoping smiled and said, "That’s good. Your main task after getting there will be the work of Qingyuan Village. The whole situation there is not too well, with many problems."
Ji Yang nodded slightly, "I understand." ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ ⓝovelFire.net
Lin Guoping continued, "Hand over your work here. If you wish to take some people with you, you may bring a few, as the situation in Heshan County is not good, and we need some external officials."
"I’ll make arrangements for the work after I return."
"Okay, the new team in Heshan County will also be assembled quickly. Once you get there, you must offer many suggestions and come up with solutions, as most of the officials are outsiders and not very familiar with the local conditions."
"Alright, the organization will handle the transfer orders and give you two days to wrap up your current affairs."
As Ji Yang left the office, the gazes of others around him were filled with confusion, completely unaware of what the provincial leadership wanted to discuss with Ji Yang.
Naturally, Ji Yang would not disclose these matters and quickly headed back to the township.