Chapter 1016: County Magistrate Jiang

Jiang Anbang walked out of Shi Yao's office and went straight to Tang Ye's office.

Hearing the knock, Tang Ye looked up and found Jiang Anbang standing at the door with a face full of smiles; he hurriedly stood up and said with a smile, "County Magistrate Jiang, what brings you here?"

Jiang Anbang sat directly on the sofa, and Tang Ye poured him a cup of tea; Jiang Anbang took the teacup and took a slow sip, "I just came from Secretary Shi's office and heard some news, and my mood right now is particularly complicated. I heard you are leaving Dayu County, and while I am full of reluctance, I also know that you are an Exchange Cadre and possess a much broader future; this place is not where you should stay for long."

Tang Ye knew that although the official document had not yet been issued, the news of his departure had already spread.

"County Magistrate Jiang, thank you for your congratulations and recognition. I also only received the news not long ago, and nothing is set in stone yet, so I haven't told everyone. Although I haven't been in Dayu County for long, I have deep feelings for this place, and I really am reluctant to leave so suddenly."

Jiang Anbang was also moved, "Although you have only been in Dayu County for a little over a year, you have brought many projects to Dayu County, and more importantly, through your own words and deeds, you have brought about a brand-new change to the cadre team of Dayu County, the most notable being the two comrades Xing Zhijun and Shen Yuping. As for the cadre team, it has also undergone a rejuvenation adjustment; now, our Dayu County's paperless office implementation is the most thorough, and everyone knows how to use computers for work, which is very rare in Yanzhou's county-level departments."

Tang Ye hurriedly complimented him, "This is all thanks to County Magistrate Jiang's support. Actually, implementing these reforms seemed like a natural progression, but in reality, I know that I had to have your support to make it happen."

Jiang Anbang was silent for a few seconds, then said candidly, "I did have some resistance to some of your ideas at the beginning. However, you used your own practical actions to earn my recognition."

Tang Ye laughed, "County Magistrate Jiang, not everyone has your breadth of mind to tolerate me and understand me. I believe that you will surely cooperate with Secretary Shi more and more tacitly in the future. Although I haven't been in contact with Secretary Shi for long, her ability is stronger than mine, so under her leadership, Dayu County will surely be able to achieve even more results."

Jiang Anbang knew that Tang Ye was reminding him.

After he left, the buffer layer would be gone, and if he had any friction with Shi Yao, there would be no room for mediation.

"I will keep these words of yours in mind."

Tang Ye did not want his departure to cause an impact on Dayu County.

He let out a sigh of relief, "No matter where I go, Dayu County will always be my second hometown."

Jiang Anbang laughed, "In the story of Dayu County's poverty alleviation and prosperity, you will always be the most important character."

Tang Ye and Jiang Anbang then chatted for a while longer.

Although the two had known each other for over a year, they had never actually been close, yet Jiang Anbang spoke many heartfelt words today.

Tang Ye mused to himself, it really is true that only after leaving behind interests can people become friends.

After Jiang Anbang left, Ma Ran walked in, holding a document to hand to Tang Ye for review.

Tang Ye finished signing it and let Ma Ran sit down.

"Xiao Ma, you have been working with me for a while now. Your growth and progress have made me very gratified. Do you have any thoughts about going to the grassroots to gain some experience?"

Ma Ran looked at Tang Ye in surprise; he knew that Tang Ye had only been in Dayu County for two years.

But, he wouldn't be leaving until next year.

He estimated that it would be another half a year before Tang Ye would ask him about this idea.

"Secretary Tang, is there something I haven't done well enough?"

"No, you make me feel very at ease with your work." Tang Ye stopped holding back, "If there are no accidents, my transfer order will come down soon, and I want to arrange your follow-up work before that. If you are unwilling to go to the grassroots, I can apply to the Municipal Organization Department to arrange for you to gain experience in the city."

Whether going to the city or the grassroots, for Ma Ran, both were good choices.

Going to the city would allow him to meet higher-level people, and his career ceiling would also be raised.

Going to the grassroots would allow him to hold real power, take it one step at a time, accumulate political achievements, and provide sufficient momentum for his future development.

Ma Ran suddenly felt a rush of heat in his head, and he looked at Tang Ye with burning eyes.

"Secretary Tang, I have a request."

"Go ahead!"

"I want to follow you."

"Hmm?" Tang Ye looked at Ma Ran in surprise, "Are you willing to leave Shaan Province, leave Yanzhou, and leave Dayu?"

Ma Ran nodded firmly, "Secretary Tang, you are my benefactor; my fate has undergone a heaven-and-earth change because I met you. I sincerely want to follow you because every day is very fulfilling, and I can experience all kinds of things."

Tang Ye nodded slightly, "I will consider your request. However, you need to be mentally prepared; if you are unable to come with me, what do you plan to do?"

Ma Ran nodded at Tang Ye, "Okay, I will think it over carefully."

Ma Ran knew Tang Ye's character; he had strong principles and would stick to his bottom line, but he generally wouldn't easily refuse those around him.

The reason Ma Ran had this request was not an impulsive choice made in a moment of heat.

In the short term, Tang Ye had made arrangements for him, and Ma Ran would certainly have very good development in Dayu County within three to five years.

But in the long term, Ma Ran's official career ceiling would at most be a County-Division Level Official.

However, if he followed Tang Ye, it would be different.

Tang Ye being transferred back to Shaan Province this time would certainly resolve his rank barrier.

To be promoted to a Division Level at thirty-one years old, no matter which city he was placed in, was an extremely dazzling existence.

The key was that Tang Ye possessed intelligence, emotional intelligence, and political acumen—all three were online.

Jiang Anbang was notoriously petty and Machiavellian, yet in the year he spent with Tang Ye, he had never once turned red-faced with Tang Ye.

Tang Ye's transfer this time was earlier than the scheduled time, which proved Tang Ye's ability.

It was the same nature as taking an exam; top students always finish the paper early and leave the exam room early.

However, Ma Ran still felt a bit anxious in his heart, because he knew his status in the County Party Committee Compound was just "borrowing the tiger's prestige."

People only gave him some face because they thought he was Tang Ye's Liaison Officer.

"By the way, I have a discovery." Ma Ran suddenly remembered something.

Tang Ye laughed, "What discovery?"

Ma Ran said in a low voice, "I just observed County Magistrate Jiang; his leg is no longer limping."

Tang Ye chuckled, "It seems that the news of my departure is a miracle medicine for County Magistrate Jiang!"

The outside world had been suspecting that Jiang Anbang's limp was faked.

Now it seemed it was true.

Jiang Anbang had used his hospitalization and his leg injury to effectively conceal his sharpness.

Hiding one's light is a good strategy in officialdom.

Jiang Anbang could use this as an excuse to avoid clashing with Tang Ye.

The outside world would not think that Jiang Anbang had been suppressed by Tang Ye, an outsider Exchange Cadre.

And, Tang Ye also had more room to display his methods.

As for Jiang Anbang, there was no need to spend too much effort; his political achievements would come naturally!

Ginger is indeed spicier when it's old!

Tang Ye had learned a trick from him.

After Ma Ran left the office.

The desk phone rang.

Tang Ye took a glance and saw it was a call from Shi Yao.

It rang three times before he picked it up.

"Secretary Shi, hello."

"Please come to my office for a moment."