Chapter 1257: So He Was the Sales Champion!

Work before the Spring Festival is not particularly busy, but there are always endless meetings to attend.

Furthermore, there is an important task at hand, which is to pay visits to leaders.

Tang Ye previously held a deputy position, so he did not have this concept.

However, now that he is County Magistrate, there are some necessary interpersonal relationships that must be maintained.

Tang Ye made a phone call to Qian Rui to first report on the progress of the Incubation Base.

"Qian, the Incubation Base changes almost every day now. After the Spring Festival, work will start immediately; you don't need to worry about the progress."

Qian said, "I certainly trust your execution."

Tang Ye immediately stated his intention, "By the way, the New Year is coming soon. I plan to go to Yanjing to move around and pay visits to the various leaders."

Qian Rui reacted immediately, "You are welcome. I can help you contact Department Head Jin. However, I am not sure about Director Qi; I can only help you sound him out."

Tang Ye let out a sigh of relief, "Then I am very grateful to you, Qian."

Qian Rui laughed, "Why be so polite with me! There is no need for us to be so formal."

This matter came to a temporary pause, and Tang Ye did not take it too much to heart.

This year, the economic development momentum of Yechuan County is good, showing significant growth compared to last year, so at the Government work meeting, Tang Ye took the initiative to propose giving all County Government staff a large red envelope to reward everyone for their hard work over the past year.

After the meeting ended, the atmosphere within the County Government Compound became significantly more relaxed and cheerful.

Not long after Ma Ran sat down in his office, someone snuck over to scout for information.

"Director Ma, I heard that year-end bonuses will be issued this year. Will they be issued before or after the New Year?"

Ma Ran feigned ignorance and said, "How would I know? But I guess they will definitely be issued before the New Year. That way, everyone can have a prosperous Spring Festival."

The other party grasped Ma Ran's meaning and continued to probe, "Then how much will be issued? There is a rumor that one month's salary will be issued. Is there really that much?"

Ma Ran shook his head slightly, "I don't know the specific amount; this is a unified arrangement by the county. But then again, having something is better than having nothing, don't you think?"

"Yes, yes, yes, that is for sure!"

After the person left, Ma Ran got up to go to the restroom. While passing other offices, he deliberately slowed his pace to quietly eavesdrop on everyone's discussion.

As the Liaison Officer for County Magistrate Tang, Ma Ran has a clear self-positioning.

He is not only the arms and legs of County Magistrate Tang, but also his ears and eyes.

"I just asked Director Ma. If there are no surprises this year, they will issue a thirteenth-month salary!"

"Really? Can it be issued before the New Year?"

"It shouldn't be a problem. Director Ma practically spelled it out!"

"This year, our Yechuan County has indeed undergone many changes. If you think about it carefully, the changes brought to our county after County Magistrate Tang's arrival are truly great."

"Who cares if the changes are big or not? As long as we can make a living, and as long as our wages can rise and benefits can increase, they are a good leader!"

A smile appeared on the corner of Ma Ran's mouth, thinking to himself that most comrades are still objective.

Although Tang Ye's arrival increased everyone's work intensity, the overall evaluation of Tang Ye by everyone is positive.

Around two in the afternoon, Ma Ran received an order from Tang Ye.

"Ma Ran, book me a plane ticket to the Capital. I have to leave early tomorrow morning."

Ma Ran asked softly, "Should I book a return ticket?"

Tang Ye thought for a moment, "Don't book the return ticket for now."

Tang Ye had just received a call from Qian Rui.

It was confirmed that Department Head Jin would meet with him.

As for Director Qi, he still had to wait for news.

However, just having the opportunity to meet Director Qi once was not easy.

After Ma Ran booked the ticket, Tang Ye found Han Zhengyi.

"Secretary Han, I am going to Yanjing tomorrow; I have already contacted Qian."

Han Zhengyi nodded, "Go ahead, you don't need to worry about things at home. By the way, I will contact the Municipal Office in Beijing immediately."

"Okay, sorry to trouble you, Secretary Han."

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Once upon a time, Beijing Liaison Offices were widely distributed throughout the Capital.

Beijing Liaison Offices were initially established to strengthen regional cooperation and promote local economic and social development.

Because a large number of project approval rights and fund allocation rights were concentrated in various ministries and commissions of the Central Committee, local governments gradually regarded the Beijing Liaison Office as a convenient bridge to communicate with ministries and commissions, hoping to use them to secure more projects and funds.

The concept that "the child who cries gets the milk" prevailed, prompting the number of Beijing Liaison Offices to increase continuously.

However, in the process of development, the drawbacks of the Beijing Liaison Offices were gradually exposed and became increasingly serious.

First is the serious waste of fiscal funds.

The amount of fiscal funds consumed by some Beijing Liaison Offices each year is staggering, ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions.

Daily operating expenses are high, and reception costs account for an extremely high proportion.

The main work of many Beijing Liaison Offices turned into unbridled reception, and the phenomenon of wining and dining with public funds became common.

At the end of 2008, the Yechuan County Beijing Liaison Office was abolished,

but the Xiyang City Office in Beijing and the Huai Province Office in Beijing were still retained.

Tang Ye arrived in Yanjing, and the Xiyang City Office in Beijing arranged a vehicle to pick him up at the airport.

On the way, Tang Ye learned that Gong Weimin and Jiang Jing were both in Yanjing these past few days.

Compared to the top two leaders of Xiyang City, Tang Ye's treatment was naturally much worse.

Deputy Director Li Hang of the Beijing Liaison Office received Tang Ye.

"County Magistrate Tang, welcome to Yanjing!"

"Director Li, sorry to bother you!"

Li Hang waved his hand, "Don't say that at all. The mission of the Beijing Liaison Office is to provide logistical support services. Mayor Jiang specifically instructed that after you arrived in Yanjing, we must make the appropriate arrangements. If you have any needs, you must speak up."

Tang Ye smiled, "Mayor Jiang is so thoughtful."

Li Hang pointed to a woman beside him and introduced, "This is Chang Hong. If you have any needs, you can have her take care of them."

Tang Ye said, "Director Li, you are too attentive."

Chang Hong took out her business card and handed it to Tang Ye, taking the initiative to say, "County Magistrate Tang, this is my contact information. I have already saved your contact information."

Tang Ye put the business card into his card holder, "Very well."

He left the room.

Li Hang pulled Chang Hong to one side and instructed her very seriously, "You must take extra care of County Magistrate Tang over these next few days."

Chang Hong looked at Li Hang with some surprise, "Understood. Does this County Magistrate Tang have some special background?"

Li Hang knew the connections in Xiyang City like the back of his hand, "Don't look at County Magistrate Tang as being very young; his background is unfathomable. He is a favorite of Mayor Jiang. Most crucially, when he came to the Capital to run for projects before, he bypassed our Beijing Liaison Office. Speaking of which, our work had a certain degree of dereliction of duty."

Chang Hong's eyes lit up as she realized, "Was that National Level Project from the National Development and Reform Commission run down by him?"

Li Hang nodded slightly, "This is the most important project our Xiyang City has run down in so many years. Sigh, to think that it was just... anyway, better late than never; we must provide him with the best service."

A look of determination appeared in Chang Hong's eyes, "Director Li, please rest assured, I will make arrangements in every aspect."

After parting ways with Li Hang, Chang Hong muttered to herself, "No wonder they arranged a reception standard for a Deputy Department-level Official for a Division Level cadre; so he is the 'top salesperson'!"