Chapter 395: Organizational Inspection

Finally, Wang Hongtao said, "From the past to the present, the strategic nature of the rejuvenation of the cadre team has not wavered. This is a good policy to prevent the cadre team from being disconnected and to ensure successors. The fundamental reason is to choose the right, good, and strong ones. The so-called 'if the youth are strong, the country is strong; if the youth are rich, the country is rich; if the youth progress, society progresses!'

The essence of the rejuvenation of the cadre team lies in respecting knowledge and talent, and the ability-based standard of employing people based on merit, rather than the age-based theory that gets hung up on age. What people question is the speed of rising to the top, not the practice of selecting talent without sticking to one pattern. As long as one has the ability to govern for the people, why ask where a hero comes from, and why get hung up on age when promoting officials? We don't need to worry about the sky falling!"

After the Deputy Secretary, Organization Minister, and Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary expressed their opinions, Wang Hongtao said, "Since the comrades have no objections, then arrange for the Organization Department to go down and inspect. The position of Yingjiang Municipal Party Committee Secretary-General has been vacant for a long time; let's equip it as soon as possible!"

On February 4, the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department inspection team arrived in Yingjiang. After the team leader exchanged opinions with Secretary Li Ruifang, the inspection procedure for Municipal Party Committee Deputy Secretary-General Lu Fan was launched.

When the inspection announcement was posted on the Municipal Party Committee building, it did not cause a stir among the cadres because Lu Fan's promotion was already expected by Yingjiang cadres. Half a year ago, everyone knew that the Municipal Party Committee Secretary-General position was left vacant for Lu Fan.

Facing the organizational talk, Lu Fan was filled with emotion. He finally waited for this day. He calmed the waves in his heart and said calmly, "Looking back on my work experience over the past few years, there has been growth, harvest, and achievements. I have realized that youth asks no questions of east or west; struggle itself becomes the beauty! In life and work, I have tried my best to do: truly believe, truly learn, and truly understand, and build a solid ideological foundation with the enterprising spirit of 'climbing to the top of a hundred-foot pole, making further progress'; look more, listen more, and do more, and do every job well with the drive that 'nothing in the world is difficult for those who are diligent'; fulfill duties and do my best, and serve the people well with the sense of responsibility of 'putting everything on my heart'..."

Here, I thank the organization for its trust. On the new journey, I will definitely suffer before enjoying, be selfless, and make more contributions. With firm ideals and beliefs and an unremitting struggle posture, I will practice the purpose of serving the people wholeheartedly with practical actions, be worthy of today's mission, live up to tomorrow's great dreams, always keep my original intention, not forget the road I came from, forge ahead on the new journey, be loyal to the people, be dedicated and responsible, forge ahead with determination, and be a new era public servant with ideals, skills, and responsibility!"

After the talk ended, Lu Fan returned to his office with light steps. He felt that the cadres in the Municipal Party Committee Office seemed even more excited than him. Their faces were flushed, and they couldn't wait to congratulate Lu Fan, their words filled with joy and expectation.

In fact, this is easy to understand. In officialdom, everyone longs for a powerful backing. If the backer rises step by step, the future will be bright!

Before long, Municipal Party Committee Deputy Secretary Guo Zhitao came to Lu Fan's office and said with a smile, "Just finished talking with the inspection team. Lu Fan, congratulations on climbing to the top of a hundred-foot pole!"

Lu Fan replied with a smile, "I have to thank the organization for its trust and cultivation, and also thank you for your support and help in my work and life. Actually, there is no change; I am still doing the same work."

"A world of difference! Now you can legitimately exercise the powers of a standing committee member and Secretary-General. From now on, we must communicate with each other frequently in our work. I have completely handed over the Municipal Party Committee Office to you!"

Lu Fan said with a smile, "Secretary, you can't just let go and not care. You have to control the general direction for me and don't let me go astray!"

Just as they were speaking, Organization Minister Zhang Ziqiang pushed the door and entered, laughing, "Just finished talking. I saw the Mayor also came out. Lu Fan, congratulations on your promotion. You must take care of me in the future!"

"You, a big Minister, are you embarrassed to say that? Only by following the Organization Department can one make progress year after year!"

Subsequently, Municipal Political and Legal Committee Secretary Chen Zijun, Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary Wu Xiaohua, Municipal Party Committee United Front Work Department Minister Yang Shaokai, and Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department Minister Wang Yuxin came to Lu Fan's office one after another to congratulate Lu Fan on his promotion.

From their words, one could feel the importance they attached to Lu Fan; they had already begun to treat him as an equal! Especially Propaganda Department Minister Wang Yuxin; this was her first time coming to Lu Fan's office.

After these standing committee members of the Municipal Party Committee left, several Vice Mayors of the Municipal Government followed closely behind and entered the door, as if they had discussed it.

Vice Mayor Bian Jide said with a smile, "Now you have become my leader; don't give me a hard time in the future!"

"Old leader, how dare I! Besides, I really don't dare to accept the title of 'leader'; old leader, don't bully me!"

Executive Vice Mayor Zhang Rongqiuh said with a smile, "The Municipal Party Committee's chief steward has finally returned to his position as wished. It is gratifying and congratulatory; a big meal is definitely indispensable!"

Lu Fan hurriedly said, "Wait for a while, let the leaders set the place. I'll save up two months' salary; I must be low-key now!"

Standing Vice Mayor Zhang Shibin said with a smile, "Lu Fan, everyone is sincerely happy for you. As long as our Yingjiang cadres are twisted into a rope, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome!"

Lu Fan smiled in response, but he did not agree with the internal friction of the Municipal Government. Only unity can produce cohesion, fighting strength, and productivity, and can also produce cadres. If the general and the prime minister are not in harmony, no one will benefit in the end.

Now the areas under the Vice Mayors' charge have almost become their own territory, an "independent kingdom" where needles cannot be inserted and water cannot be splashed. Secretary Li Ruifang has also begun to be dissatisfied with the situation of the Municipal Government.

By the afternoon, Lu Fan's phone hadn't stopped for a moment. He simply set his phone to silent, threw it on his desk, and ignored it. His ears were starting to hurt.

The next day, the inspection team adopted a series of procedures such as democratic appraisal, special investigation, and on-site inspection to conduct a comprehensive inspection of Lu Fan.

On the third day, the cadre pre-appointment announcement was posted in the Municipal Party Committee compound!

In order to further expand democracy in the selection and appointment of cadres, widely listen to the opinions of the masses, and select cadres well and accurately, according to the provisions of the "Regulations on the Selection and Appointment of Party and Government Leading Cadres," the following proposed candidates are now announced:

Lu Fan, male, Han ethnicity, born in April 1989, graduate degree, Party member, currently serving as Deputy Secretary-General of the Yingjiang Municipal Party Committee and Director of the Municipal Party Committee Office, proposed to serve as a member of the Standing Committee of the Yingjiang Municipal Party Committee and Secretary-General of the Municipal Party Committee.

If there is any situation that needs to be reflected, please report it orally, in writing, or through the reporting website to the Cadre Supervision Division (Reporting Center) of the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department from February 6, 2020, to February 11, 2020.

High-spirited in youth, fresh clothes and angry horses like brocade, forgetting all the flowers in Chang'an overnight, singing and walking calmly!

Sitting in his office, facing a milestone breakthrough in his official career, Lu Fan's mood could not be calm for a long time.

Looking back on the fourteen-year path of officialdom, it carried his youth. Along the way, there were bumps, insights, growth, harvests, and gratitude. He had seen all the states of the world, looked down on the warmth and coldness of the world, and had both bitterness and regrets. Only he knew what he had experienced. All the hardships had become good medicine for ripening, allowing Lu Fan to learn to be strong.

That stubborn and headstrong teenager had become flexible, sophisticated, cautious, and full of defenses. He no longer forced, no longer obsessed, learned to do his best, look down, strive, and follow fate, found a better state, and became a better self.

Everyone has their own path to walk and their own robbery to cross. Time will not look back. In the next ten years, it will no longer be the hot twenty-something. Setting sail for dreams, just caring about the journey through wind and rain, rushing to the next mountain and sea, not living up to it, not wasting it! The mountainside is too crowded, so climb to the top to see!

Returning home at night, Du Wenlong brought two plates of braised food and a bottle of wine.

After entering the door, he said with a smile, "Brother Fan, in this situation, shouldn't we have two drinks to match the scene?"

Lu Fan laughed, "Having a small drink at home, even if the Heavenly King comes, it can be justified!"

After two consecutive drinks, Du Wenlong said, "Good things come in pairs. Congratulations, Brother Fan, for getting what you want and rising step by step!"

Lu Fan sighed, "It's not easy to get to where I am today. We must cherish it and know how to be grateful! Ugly, our wishes have been fulfilled. From now on, put our minds on work, do some practical things, live up to our youth, live up to our dreams, and don't waste this life!"

"My ambition is to catch a few more corrupt elements. I am very grateful to have this opportunity. Brother Fan, thank you!"

"Between brothers, don't say this. Unknowingly, we have all passed the age of thirty. Time is really a pig-killing knife. There is no more truth in youth. A cup of turbid wine to the rest of my life! Come, brother, clink a glass!"

As they chatted, Lu Fan brought up Du Wenlong's marriage, saying, "You are the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission, and you can't even find a partner? Your mother has told me several times. I'll give you a death order: you must solve the marriage problem this year!"

Du Wenlong smiled bitterly, "I've been doing discipline inspection work for too long, my aggressiveness is too strong, and I don't know how to fall in love. Besides, I don't have time. Last time I just met a female comrade, the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission transferred me to handle a case, and I went out for more than a month, forgetting her completely. Before I came back, it blew up!"

Lu Fan shook his head and said, "No time, no sweet talk, it's really become a difficult problem. I'll find one for you."

"Don't, I'll find a way myself, I guarantee I'll get married this year!"

"Ugly, I think you still have to find a way to transfer to the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission. In our Qinchuan Province, there is no precedent for a Deputy Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission to be promoted to Secretary. You can't be a deputy for your whole life, right?"

"It's all difficult. The Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission also has one radish for one hole. Going to the province to be a deputy division chief is meaningless, not as happy as my Deputy Secretary! Brother Fan, I have compiled a list of fifty or sixty corrupt elements, all division-level cadres. You take it as a reference, don't be deceived."

Lu Fan took the list, looked at it carefully, and asked, "Why don't you investigate?"

Du Wenlong smiled bitterly, "The leader has no instructions, and there are not so many people. I have five cases in my hands now. In addition, there is a lot of special work. This year, there are style rectifications in eight areas. Everyone is busy, where is the time to handle cases? Sigh, for corrupt elements, we only investigate when there are instructions and needs!" ===== CHAPTER 396 =====