Chapter 1340: A Municipal Party Secretary as a Backer!

After Han Hu left, Tang Ye received a call from Han Zhengyi.

"Minister Han, is there something you need?"

Han Zhengyi laughed as he stated his purpose, "I have come to congratulate you."

Tang Ye feigned ignorance, "What is there to congratulate me for?"

Han Zhengyi laughed, "Mayor Jiang is presiding over the comprehensive work of the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government; is this not a happy occasion?"

Tang Ye was speechless and laughed, "So that is what you meant! It is indeed good news!"

Han Zhengyi exclaimed, "I never expected that because of the Old City Renovation Project, you would follow the vine to find the melon and expose the Zhang Family Three Brothers. I just received news that Gong suddenly went to the province, and the Provincial Party Committee has asked Mayor Jiang to temporarily preside over the comprehensive work of the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government. This matter is very favorable for Mayor Jiang."

Tang Ye had also not expected things to develop this way.

Originally, everyone thought Gong Weimin went to the province only to report on his work, but no one expected him to stay there directly.

This released a signal of personnel reshuffling.

Many people keenly captured this signal.

Han Zhengyi had come to probe for information.

Tang Ye said with a smile, "Minister Han, I am not very clear on the details. Although Mayor Jiang has only been in Xiyang for two years, he is steady in his work, and the provincial leaders still recognize him. Now that the Provincial Party Committee has made such an arrangement, I think the Provincial Party Committee must have thought it through carefully. As for us, we should just perform our respective duties and do our own jobs well."

Han Zhengyi nodded, "County Magistrate Tang, you are right. I must learn from you and maintain a peaceful state of mind."

After hanging up on Han Zhengyi, Tang Ye pondered the intent of his call.

This call from Han Zhengyi,

on one hand, was to probe Tang Ye about the dynamics of the Municipal Party Committee.

On the other hand, it was also to express his own attitude and stance.

Han Zhengyi was originally a County Party Secretary, but because he did not act according to Gong Weimin's wishes, he was transferred to the Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department.

As long as Gong Weimin was still in Xiyang as Municipal Party Secretary, it would be very difficult for him to advance any further.

However, with Gong Weimin leaving Xiyang City, he now had an opportunity.

Tang Ye was a confidant of Jiang Jing, so Han Zhengyi was laying the groundwork with Tang Ye in advance.

Tang Ye rubbed his chin; Han Zhengyi indeed had an opportunity now.

Tan Zonghe had run into serious trouble, and now Wenyang City was a mess, needing someone with seniority and prestige who could shoulder the responsibilities to go to Wenyang City.

Han Zhengyi was a good candidate.

Tang Ye was well-informed about the dynamics of the Municipal Party Committee; even though he had not called Jiang Jing, news still flowed into his ears continuously.

Tang Ye was satisfied with this situation.

It could even be said that it far exceeded his expectations.

He had originally intended to use this matter to expose Tan Zonghe completely.

He had not expected it to indirectly affect personnel changes at the Municipal Party Committee level.

He understood Jiang Jing very well.

Jiang Jing would definitely exert influence in secret regarding this matter...

Jiang Jing's connections in the province were deeper than imagined.

By leveraging the fact that Tan Zonghe was harboring bandits to increase his own importance, a critical blow could be dealt to Gong Weimin...

Jiang Jing had arrived in Xiyang City nearly two years ago.

At this time, with Gong Weimin stepping down as Municipal Party Secretary, Jiang Jing had a great opportunity.

For Tang Ye, if he had the Municipal Party Secretary as his backer,

then in the future, carrying out work in Yechuan would surely be like a fish in water, making things even more smooth and handy!

Some are happy, some are sad.

Ding Zhen returned to his residence and sat on the sofa in silence.

His wife walked over, and seeing that his mood was off, she asked with concern in a low voice, "What is it again? You look so unhappy."

Ding Zhen sighed, "It's nothing."

His wife sat down next to Ding Zhen and asked softly, "I heard that Gong is leaving Xiyang. Is this true?"

Ding Zhen nodded helplessly, "There is no smoke without fire; this matter is true nine times out of ten. Tan Zonghe was too arrogant; this time, he not only got himself into trouble but also implicated Gong."

His wife knew that Ding Zhen's biggest backer was Gong Weimin.

Now that Gong Weimin was leaving, he had lost an important pillar of support.

The Standing Committee, which was already not in their favor, would become even more passive.

"After Gong leaves, who will be the Municipal Party Secretary? Will the province parachute someone in?"

Ding Zhen shook his head, "The Provincial Party Committee has already issued a notice that Jiang Jing is responsible for the comprehensive work of the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government. According to standard practice, he will be the next Municipal Party Secretary."

His wife was startled, "Then won't Tang Ye look down on you even more in the future!"

Ding Zhen was stunned for a moment and gave his wife an annoyed look,

"With Jiang Jing serving as Municipal Party Secretary, the position of Mayor will most likely be taken by Gao Qidong.

Gao Qidong is a cadre heavily cultivated by Gong Weimin, and my relationship with him is good, so I still have connections in the city.

Gao Qidong needs me to check Tang Ye, so he will definitely not ignore me."

His wife nodded slightly, "That's good then."

Ding Zhen said in a deep voice, "Tell Ding that during this recent period, he should sort out his economic relationships. Those shares under his name should be transferred as soon as possible."

His wife said in surprise, "The companies he invested in are all operating quite well right now."

Ding Zhen frowned and explained patiently, "It is precisely because they are operating so well that there is a problem. Why were the Zhang Family Three Brothers arrested? Isn't it because they earned too much and made people jealous? The money he has earned over these years is enough; there is no need to be too greedy. Otherwise, it is easy to run into trouble."

His wife said with displeasure, "Aren't you being too cautious? Our son only holds shares; he didn't participate in the actual operations."

Ding Zhen widened his eyes, "Why would I get dividends without operating? Isn't it just because I'm his father? Are you trying to get me killed?"

His wife soothed him, "Don't get excited. I'll call our son in a moment and convey what you mean."

The wife ran to the bedroom to call her son, thinking to herself that Lao Ding's temper was getting worse and worse; he didn't use to lose his temper at her so much before.

The call connected, and noisy sounds came from the mobile phone.

"Where are you? Why is it so noisy!"

"Mom, what's the matter? I'm eating with friends!" The son was sitting in a bar booth, his arm around a beautiful woman with a graceful figure and sexy attire.

"Find a quiet place immediately."

"Alright, wait for me. I'll call you back later."

Ding Tai walked out of the bar and dialed his mother's number.

"Mom, what is it? You can say it now."

"Your dad just asked me to tell you to clear out all the businesses you've invested in under your name recently."

Ding Tai was stunned for a moment, "Mom, is he senile?"

Ding Zhen's wife said in a very serious tone,

"Your dad is doing this for your own good. The Municipal Party Secretary is about to be transferred.

If you are clean, his position will be stable.

If you aren't clean and he isn't stable, your life will be ruined too."

Ding Tai sighed helplessly and said impatiently, "I know, I know! I'll handle it!"

After hanging up on his mother, Ding Tai let out a long, depressed sigh!

He had originally thought that with his dad becoming the top leader in Yechuan, he would follow along and rise to success.

Who would have thought!

His father is becoming more and more timid!

And he himself is becoming more and more restricted!