Chapter 371: with translation of chapter title

By mid-January, the Provincial Statistics Bureau's economic indicator analysis report had been preliminarily formed, but it was not published, for leaders' reference. The specific statistical communiqué still had to await accurate figures fed back by the National Statistics Bureau.

Li Mingzhou came to the Provincial Party Committee for a meeting; after reading the analysis report, he felt delighted—Ganshui's GDP had astonishingly reached 268 billion yuan, leaping into the province's top ten counties and ranking sixth, which greatly pleased Lu Fangu.

After a moment's thought, Li Mingzhou took the report to Hong Tao's office to seek benefits for Lu Fan.

Seeing several Municipal Party Secretaries, State-owned Assets Commission directors, and Development and Reform Commission directors queuing at the door, Li Mingzhou felt deeply moved—this is what a political strongman looks like; Hong Tao's dominance in Qinchuan Province is already established, and no matter who becomes Provincial Party Secretary, they cannot match him!

After pushing open the door, Yinzhou Municipal Party Secretary Li Guoquan was reporting work to Hong Tao; he hurriedly rose to make his exit, yielding the seat to Li Mingzhou under the standing committee priority rule.

Hong Tao personally brewed tea, smiling and saying, "Secretary Li Mingzhou, I've just returned from Minister Jiazhong's office—congratulations!"

Li Mingzhou smiled and said, "It's all revolutionary work; it's the same wherever you go."

Hong Tao said, "Under your leadership, Yingjiang has developed very rapidly over the past few years; this year it is expected to break into the province's top five—congratulations!"

Li Mingzhou humbly said, "It's all thanks to the foundation you laid; Zhenbei District, Ningyang Xian, and Xincheng District all hold pivotal positions."

Hong Tao said, "Don't forget Ganshui County—what a fine partner; this year Lu Fan leapt straight into the top ten, something I never expected!"

"I was about to tell you this; I want to establish advanced models, raise a banner, motivate many, gather exemplary strength, in Yingjiang forge a personnel orientation that venerates pragmatic work and create a striving atmosphere of genuine effort! Therefore, today I have come to contend for honor for Lu Fan, strongly recommending him for selection as next year's National Outstanding County Party Secretary."

"Secretary Li cares about Yingjiang; Lu Fan has indeed done outstanding work these past two years. Mayor Ruifang speaks highly of him, and just a few days ago she came to me requesting personnel, wanting Lu Fan to go to the City Government to assist her—I happen to be seeking your opinion on this."

"Cadres are like bricks for the organization—moved wherever needed. It's rare that Mayor Ruifang thinks highly of him; which department do you want to send Lu Fan to?"

Hong Tao laughed and said, "City Government Secretary-General! I think this deserves careful consideration: first, the post is relatively important and can hone Lu Fan's overall coordination skills; second, it allows Lu Fan to train in multiple leadership posts. The organization has an unwritten rule that promotion to deputy division-level cadre requires prior experience in two section-level posts. Earlier I discussed this with Lu Fan, intending to send him next to the Organization Department or the Discipline Inspection Committee; now I think, actually, the City Government Secretary-General suits him better!"

"This is about overall absorption and taking full charge!" Li Mingzhou pondered, then said, "Cultivating cadres is a long-term process, not something achieved overnight; my main consideration is how to nurture Lu Fan going forward."

Hong Tao understandingly said, "The key to governance lies in employing people. Qinchuan's development stands at a historical starting point; we need to establish a positive mechanism for cadre growth and motivation, cultivating a steady stream of excellent young cadres, selecting and employing those with good public reputation and high recognition, thereby guiding the broad body of young cadres to the frontline of mass work, practicing pragmatic service and taking responsibility. For cadres like Lu Fan who have risen from the grassroots, the Provincial Party Committee will surely strongly promote and employ them, placing them in suitable posts at the right time to achieve person-post fit, person-affairs suitability, and full utilization of talent."

Upon hearing Hong Tao's promise, Li Mingzhou set his mind at ease, smiling and said, "Then let him go—let him learn the ropes of bureaucratic work; the City Government is no easy place, and it truly hones people."

Hong Tao shifted the topic, saying, "Secretary Li Mingzhou, your upcoming responsibilities are not light; you must continually pay attention to our Qinchuan Province's work. Regarding the Yingjiang Municipal Party Secretary, I would like to solicit your opinion."

Li Mingzhou naturally wanted to return the favor, replying, "When the Central Organization Department seeks my opinion, I intend to strongly recommend Mayor Ruifang. This comrade is strong in principle, has a tough style, is decisive and efficient, and has no issues in seniority; I believe she will certainly lead Yingjiang to even more glorious achievements."

Hong Tao nodded in satisfaction and said, "I agree with Secretary Li Mingzhou's view; tailoring to the individual is needed to make full use of talent. Comrade Ruifang has trained in multiple important leadership posts, meeting the new era's standard of loyal, clean, and responsible cadres. We must firmly prevent political 'two-faced' people, stop those who are keen on self-promotion and opportunistic maneuvering from entering the leadership cadre ranks, and ensure those we select are politically steadfast."

January 20, the National Statistics Bureau released the 2018 national economic operation situation; the major anticipated targets for economic and social development were basically met, people's livelihood continued to improve, the national economy operated within a reasonable range, and the overall steady progress with improvement trend persisted.

After receiving the feedback figures, Qinchuan Province immediately launched the provincial target responsibility assessment, with eight inspection teams distributed among the cities and provincial-level organs.

Lu Fan immediately obtained Ganshui's various economic indicators; through horizontal and vertical comparison, he basically confirmed there was no doubt—Ganshui County would certainly break into the province's top ten counties and the western top hundred counties, vying for advancement is a foregone conclusion; Ganshui leapt a full seventy-two places, absolutely first.

After the municipal feedback figures came down, Ganshui promptly issued its annual work summary and made it public to society.

Good wine fears a deep alley; achievements must be vigorously publicized.

Provincial Party Committee

Annual crude oil production is expected to reach 230,000 tons, up 9.52% year-on-year. Natural gas development: annual natural gas output is projected at 460 million cubic meters, up 163% year-on-year; the annual output value of natural gas is expected to be 8.05 billion yuan, up 171% year-on-year.

Over the year, Ganshui County kept pace with the times, pursued reform and innovation, and faced challenges head-on—using pioneers to foster entrepreneurship confidence, driving industrial upgrading through technological improvement, and continuously enhancing people's livelihood through welfare projects, firmly seizing all favorable opportunities to boost high-quality development. Gross domestic product reached 268 billion yuan, with growth rate ranking first in the province and total volume sixth! Fixed-asset investment amounted to 379 billion yuan, with growth rate second in the province and first in the city……

Ten people-benefiting measures warm hearts: the industrial economy is steadily improving, and high-quality development holds promise;

City Government Secretary-General

County Discipline Inspection Committee Deputy Secretary

The transportation network shows a new look, happy life has quality, with an investment of 850 million yuan over 68 kilometers;

National Outstanding County Party Secretary

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Livable and conducive to business further improved, urban and rural appearance renewed, the three shantytown renovation projects involved acquisition of 2750 households, with disbursed funds of 11 hundred million yuan;

Education development yielded results, concepts continuously optimized, quality steadily improved, launched the "Urban-Rural Community—Leading Teacher Initiative", achieving free education, free provision of school uniforms, free supply of three meals a day, and college entrance examination scores reached historic highs;

Medical standards steadily improved, people's livelihood and welfare enhanced, three county-level medical institutions continued to deepen and expand targeted assistance and technical cooperation with Xijing Hospital, successively over 100 experts came to our county to conduct resident consultations, free clinics, and teaching lectures, among them 21 experts resident in Ganshui;

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Upon release of the National Development Bulletin, it immediately caused a city-wide uproar; the data and information in the bulletin left people shocked.

The counties of Yingjiang City began to acknowledge the tremendous achievements Ganshui has made over the past two years; whether in economic growth, social welfare, or infrastructure construction, Ganshui displayed astonishing strength and potential.

County Party Secretary Lu Fan naturally gained great fame; with his outstanding leadership abilities and pragmatic work style, he earned the praise and affection of the people of Ganshui.

At the end of January, Lu Yao went to Grassland Province for a temporary post to gain experience, went to a county at the grassroots level, and served as Deputy Secretary of the County Discipline Inspection Committee.

Originally Lu Yao had already prepared to resign, Li Siwei had already found her a position in the company, responsible for the company's western region photovoltaic business, with salary self-determined, but Secretary Chen Deming's words rekindled her fighting spirit.

Sitting on the speeding train, Lu Yao had no mind to admire the scenery of the vast grassland outside the window; in her mind still echoed Secretary Chen's earnest teachings.

"Lu Yao, is this your resignation letter? Do you want to become the first deserter after I joined the Discipline Inspection Committee?"

Lu Yao said shamefacedly: "Secretary Chen, I have brought disgrace to the Discipline Inspection Committee; I have no face to stay here any longer!"

Chen Deming solemnly said: "The principle of the Discipline Inspection Committee's work is: where there are rules, they must be followed; enforcement must be strict; violations must be investigated. No matter who is involved, any mistake or error in work should be punished or dealt with; the organization will treat every comrade fairly and justly!"

Punishing cadres is for "learning from past mistakes to avoid future ones, curing the sickness to save the person"; making mistakes is not frightening, as long as she does not conceal illness and avoid treatment, does not stubbornly cling to errors to the point of being beyond remedy, but instead is honest, truly willing to heal and correct, the organization will welcome her, cure her shortcomings, and make her a good comrade.

Lu Yao, overcome with shame, fought back tears and said: "Secretary Chen, I am sorry for the organization's cultivation. Because of my willfulness and reckless actions, I have plunged the unit's work into great passivity and also implicated Team Leader Guo Dajin and two colleagues, who are innocent. Secretary Chen, I am willing to bear all responsibility, accept any disciplinary action from the organization, only asking not to implicate my comrades."