Chapter 1342: An Important Interview!

On Tuesday, Executive Vice Provincial Governor Fu Yagang made a special trip to Xiyang City to inspect and provide guidance on the work.

Discerning people clearly understood that Fu Yagang's move was intended to show support for Jiang Jing.

From this, it is evident how deep Jiang Jing's connections are within the province.

Upon returning to the Provincial Party Committee, Fu Yagang went to Building No. 1 as required to report on the trip to Secretary Wen Zhengming.

"Secretary Wen, I would like to report to you on the economic situation in Xiyang."

Wen Zhengming nodded, "Please go ahead."

Fu Yagang said, "Last year, Xiyang completed its economic structural transformation, finalized its layout in the high-end manufacturing sector, and simultaneously pushed forward and completed all tasks for the first phase of the Yechuan Eastward Strategy.

Although major problems occurred in Wenyang City, they did not have a significant impact on the overall development trend of the entire city."

Wen Zhengming nodded slowly, "As Mayor, Comrade Jiang Jing has indeed played his due role and demonstrated his own value."

He suddenly paused and asked, "Do you think Comrade Jiang Jing has the ability to take over the position of Municipal Party Secretary?"

Fu Yagang smiled, "Secretary Wen, I think this should be asked of the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department. Their opinion would be more of a reference."

Wen Zhengming laughed in spite of himself, "Jiang Jing is a cadre you pay close attention to; you know him best."

Fu Yagang was silent for a few seconds, "During his tenure at the Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, Comrade Jiang Jing was principled and had a solid work style. He has served successively as Executive Vice Mayor, Mayor, and other positions; his only shortcoming is a lack of experience in party-mass work."

Wen Zhengming looked at Fu Yagang in surprise, "You actually disagree?"

Fu Yagang smiled, "It is not that I disagree, but rather that I am sincerely stating his shortcomings. However, the country advocates for the rejuvenation of cadres, and I think we should give young cadres opportunities."

Wen Zhengming waved his hand, "I know your opinion. If Jiang Jing serves as Municipal Party Secretary, another comrade will be needed to serve as Mayor. Do you have any suggestions?"

Fu Yagang said, "I think we could select a cadre from the province."

Wen Zhengming frowned, "The current situation in Xiyang City is not suitable for major changes; it still requires a local cadre to stabilize the situation. Comrade Gong Weimin recommended Comrade Gao Qidong; what do you think of this person?"

Fu Yagang secretly thought that since Wen Zhengming said this, he must have considered the overall situation.

"Such an arrangement is a suitable choice. I have no objections."

After Fu Yagang left, Wen Zhengming called Cheng Guodong and invited him to the office to discuss the adjustments to the Xiyang leadership team.

Cheng Guodong expressed his approval of Jiang Jing serving as Municipal Party Secretary.

As for Gao Qidong serving as Mayor, although he had different views, he knew that from the standpoint of the Provincial Party Secretary, one must balance all sides, so he did not raise any objections.

"This is the investigation team's report, take a look!" Wen Zhengming handed the document to Cheng Guodong.

Cheng Guodong read it quickly and said in surprise, "The Yechuan County Public Security Bureau showed extremely strong keenness and execution in this special operation."

Wen Zhengming secretly thought that Cheng Guodong's focus was the same as his own, "Although Tang Ye is young, his thinking is clear and his planning is strong; he is a good seedling with great potential. The Provincial Party Committee Organization Department should give more attention and opportunities to such comrades with development potential."

Cheng Guodong nodded, "Please rest assured, Secretary Wen, Tang Ye has always been a key object of cultivation by the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department."

……

The Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection formed a joint investigation team to conduct a comprehensive and thorough investigation of Wenyang City.

Subsequently, the Provincial Party Committee decided to remove Tan Zonghe from his positions as Deputy Secretary of the Wenyang Municipal Party Committee and Mayor.

Jiang Jing received a notice from the Provincial Party Committee that Provincial Party Secretary Wen Zhengming wanted to meet with him.

Secretary Lu Tianming accompanied Jiang Jing to Building No. 1 of the Provincial Party Committee Compound; his mood was even more nervous than Jiang Jing's.

Today's meeting was an important interview.

It would determine whether Jiang Jing could take a crucial step forward.

Jiang Jing walked into the reception hall.

Wen Zhengming sat down and said to Jiang Jing with a smile, "Please sit."

Jiang Jing sat down gracefully, "Thank you, Secretary Wen."

Wen Zhengming took a sip of tea, "How old are you this year?"

Jiang Jing replied, "I am forty-eight years old this year."

Wen Zhengming nodded slightly and sighed with emotion, "When I was forty-seven, I was promoted to Municipal Party Secretary; at the time, many people said I was too young. However, I held my breath; the more they looked down on me, the more I had to achieve results to prove myself."

"Secretary Wen, the development miracle you created back then is still a model that many people chase and learn from today," Jiang Jing said hurriedly.

Wen Zhengming waved his hand and laughed, "I'm old; I don't have the courage of those years anymore.

The future must be handed over to you young cadres.

At first, when Comrade Yagang recommended you to go to Xiyang City to put out the fire, I actually still had doubts.

But your performance was good, and you completed the tasks assigned to you by the organization.

Comrade Gong Weimin is about to be transferred to work in the province, and the position of Xiyang Municipal Party Secretary needs a suitable person to fill it.

We Standing Committee Members sat down and talked, and your support rate is very high.

Of course, we must also respect your personal wishes."

Jiang Jing immediately sat up straight and said in a firm tone, "Secretary Wen, I unconditionally obey the arrangements of the organization."

Wen Zhengming nodded with satisfaction, then immediately raised his concerns, "Wenyang is now experiencing major problems; how do you plan to handle it!"

Jiang Jing had long since prepared a contingency plan, "The main problem in Wenyang lies in the stability of the leadership team. Municipal Party Secretary Comrade Chen Kang still has deterrent power; if we arrange a capable and persuasive deputy for him, we can control the situation."

Wen Zhengming continued to ask, "Do you have a suitable candidate?"

Jiang Jing said, "I think Comrade Han Zhengyi is quite good. He is an iron-blooded cadre who dares to act. He is currently serving in the Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department; we could transfer him to Wenyang."

The reason for choosing Han Zhengyi was that Tang Ye had previously mentioned the relevant situation to him—Han Zhengyi had once been discarded by Gong Weimin; if he could be re-employed now, Han Zhengyi would surely be loyal and devoted to him.

Wen Zhengming also had a good impression of Han Zhengyi.

He had opposed the Jinhua Century City settling in Yechuan, which was why Gong Weimin had him transferred away from Yechuan.

Now, with the passage of time, it has instead proven that Han Zhengyi is a principled and trustworthy cadre.

"Your suggestion is very good! I hope you can stabilize the situation as soon as possible and let Xiyang City continue to maintain a good momentum of development," Wen Zhengming exhorted earnestly.

Jiang Jing's eyes were firm, "Please rest assured, Secretary Wen, I will definitely not fail the mission!"

……

Returned to Xiyang City.

Jiang Jing convened an emergency Standing Committee meeting.

As soon as the meeting began, Jiang Jing took the lead in expressing her firm support and endorsement of the Provincial Party Committee's resolution.

She stated that they must use the two major corrupt officials, Tan Zonghe and Geng Cong, as negative examples to carry out a deep-seated rectification campaign of work style throughout the city, and resolutely put an end to the breeding and spread of individual and collective corruption.

"Comrades, during this trip to the Provincial Party Committee, I was severely criticized by Secretary Wen!"

"What exactly has happened to Xiyang City?"

"Why has it rotted to this extent?"

"Besides Tan Zonghe and Geng Cong, are there any other fish that slipped through the net?"

Jiang Jing looked furious and slammed the table heavily, "We hold Democratic Life Meetings every year, but now it seems that these Democratic Life Meetings have been completely ineffective."

"I believe that all City Leaders must undergo a comprehensive and thorough investigation by the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection."

"First, everyone must conduct self-examination and self-correction; those with issues should voluntarily confess. The organization will be lenient."

"The self-examination phase will last for one month. Once this deadline passes, any economic issues discovered will be strictly investigated and held accountable, and the individuals will be sent directly to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection for handling."

"Those who agree to accept a thorough investigation by the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, please raise your hands."

Jiang Jing looked around the room...

The Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, the Executive Vice Mayor, the Head of the Municipal Organization Department, and other Standing Committee Members raised their hands one after another.

Jiang Jing nodded with satisfaction and glanced at the Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary, "Secretary Lei, I hope that within one month, you will clarify the sources of income, household expenditures, and other economic-related matters for all the comrades present."

"As for you, I will personally review you; you have no objections, right?"

Lei Jialiang nodded and said solemnly, "No problem!"