Chapter 1362: Two Against Three, Falling into a Disadvantage!

"County Magistrate Tang, we are just waiting for your final word!"

Ding Zhen looked at Tang Ye with a smile that wasn't quite a smile.

He had waited several months for this day!

He had been looking forward to this current situation all along.

To make Tang Ye fall into a disadvantageous position!

In order to shatter the alliance between Tang Ye and Shi Guangrong, he had set a trap for Shi Jun;

In order to make Tang Ye lose his say in the core decision-making of the County Party Committee, he made a huge fuss over this list of Section-level Cadres!

Over the past few days, Yu Jing had sought out Dong Zhangan, Cheng Xin, and Zhao Shuli, and had done ideological work on all of them.

In officialdom, there are only eternal interests, no eternal friends.

Under Yu Jing's clever maneuvering, Tang Ye had ultimately fallen into a state of isolation and passivity.

If he did not agree to this list, it would be seen as a lack of unity, which could then be elevated to the level of violating Party spirit.

If Tang Ye agreed, then the four of them—Ding Zhen, Yu Jing, Cheng Xin, and Zhao Shuli—would become an interest group.

With this successful cooperation as a foundation, their relationship would break the ice.

Shi Guangrong had gone to the County CPPCC, creating a vacuum in power and resources, and everyone wanted a piece of the cake.

Especially Dong Zhangan.

At this moment, he still felt some shame and annoyance in his heart.

Because he knew that if Tang Ye hadn't given him a push back then, it would have been very difficult for him to reach this point.

But he was also unable to act according to his own will!

As he moved one step further up, the group of people below who supported him were waiting to be fed.

He had to fight for the interests of those who followed him.

Mainly, in the Five-Person Group Meeting, Cheng Xin and Ding Zhen were in the same camp.

Zhao Shuli was now leaning toward the other side.

Even if he stood on Tang Ye's side.

Three votes against two meant he was in a weak position.

Tang Ye was silent for a few seconds, then a smile appeared on his face, "Since everyone feels there is no problem with this list, then let's settle it this way."

Hearing Tang Ye say this, Ding Zhen could not hide his excitement; he tried hard to control his emotions and said unhurriedly, "The Standing Committee Meeting next week will vote on this list. After the vote is finished, the County Party Committee Organization Department will begin the procedures."

Cheng Xin nodded slightly, "Very well, Secretary Ding!"

Ding Zhen waved his hand with a smile, "Everyone is very busy, especially County Magistrate Tang; since there is a result, let's adjourn the meeting."

Tang Ye said nothing and walked out of the office.

Ding Zhen called out to Cheng Xin, "Minister Cheng, stay behind, I have something else to discuss with you."

Only the two of them were left in the room.

Cheng Xin said with a smile, "County Magistrate Tang usually talks quite a lot, but today he is being very sparing with his words; it seems he won't be in a good mood for a few days."

Ding Zhen handed Cheng Xin a cigarette.

Cheng Xin bowed to accept the cigarette, took out a lighter, and lit it for Ding Zhen.

Ding Zhen puffed on it a few times, leisurely exhaled a smoke ring, and said with a smile, "Tang Ye's reaction is still extremely fast; to recognize reality in such a short time, to be able to bend and stretch—that is how one achieves great things."

Cheng Xin shook his head and said disdainfully, "Secretary Ding, you are the County Party Secretary, and he is the County Magistrate. He doesn't know his place and is overstepping his authority; sooner or later, he will run into big trouble."

Ding Zhen was satisfied with Cheng Xin's stance, "Although you haven't been the Organization Department Minister for long, you have adapted very quickly. Your arrival in Yechuan has been a great help to me. Yechuan has huge potential for development now; as long as you are willing to contribute, you will surely have a promising future."

Cheng Xin said ingratiatingly, "Secretary Ding, thank you for your encouragement; I will definitely resolve your worries and difficulties for you."

Facing Cheng Xin's almost blatant flattery, Ding Zhen felt very pleased, "Minister Cheng, you are the people's Organization Department Minister; your primary duty is to resolve worries and difficulties for the common people and to select excellent cadres for the development of Yechuan."

Cheng Xin patted his own forehead, "Secretary Ding's awareness is indeed higher; it is my lack of understanding and narrow perspective. From now on, I will definitely strengthen my studies and strive to improve myself!!"

Tang Ye returned to his office.

Deputy County Party Secretary Dong Zhangan soon came to knock on the door.

"County Magistrate Tang, we were caught off guard at the Five-Person Group Meeting just now. They were clearly prepared."

Compared to Shi Guangrong, Dong Zhangan still lacked some boldness.

Tang Ye suddenly missed the time when Shi Guangrong was still around; he definitely would have rushed out at the Five-Person Group Meeting just now and argued based on reason.

Tang Ye smiled, "I understand your difficulties. Most of the personnel on that list are elites carefully selected from their respective posts. I have no objections."

Seeing that Tang Ye had no intention of complaining, Dong Zhangan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "County Magistrate Tang, Director Yu has been very active lately; in private, he has met with quite a few cadres. He is helping Ding Zhen form cliques and small groups."

Tang Ye said, "The atmosphere in Yechuan's officialdom today indeed has many problems.

Many people put their minds into things outside of work, engaging in power struggles and infighting; this will corrupt the atmosphere and bury hidden dangers for Yechuan's development. We must take this seriously.

Don't take today's matter to heart; temporary gains and losses don't count for much."

Dong Zhangan breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank you for your understanding. If there is any situation, I will communicate with you early."

After Dong Zhangan left, Tang Ye rubbed his temples.

He had not interfered too much with this adjustment list of Section-level Cadres for the whole county, mainly because he wanted to focus his energy on government work.

He thought Ding Zhen would know how to exercise restraint and consider this list thoroughly.

But he did not expect Ding Zhen to use this list as an opportunity to provoke him.

Tang Ye sorted out his thoughts and dialed Li Yongan's phone number.

"Come to my office for a moment."

Li Yongan said, "Very well, I will be there right away."

Li Yongan arrived at Tang Ye's office very quickly.

Tang Ye personally poured a cup of tea for Li Yongan, "How is the progress and what are the results of the township economic indicator assessment over these past few days?"

Li Yongan took out the materials and handed them to Tang Ye, "These are the preliminary assessment data. A few townships have scored very high on economic indicators."

Tang Ye took the materials and browsed through them, "I remember Chenxin Town was second to last in last year's economic indicator assessment; it has suddenly surged to the front this year. Could there be a problem?"

Li Yongan nodded slightly, "Yes, I am also suspicious; the data for Chenxin Town needs to be verified. Therefore, next, I will focus on conducting a re-examination of Chenxin Town."

A grave look appeared in Tang Ye's eyes, "Our assessment of the townships is to urge them on, not to encourage them to engage in fraud. If there is any phenomenon of fraud, it must be investigated; we cannot let such evil winds grow."

Li Yongan nodded and said, "Understood, I will handle this matter well."

After Li Yongan left, Tang Ye took out that list.

He circled Gao Guangquan's name and drew a big question mark!

Gao Guangquan is the Party Committee Secretary of Chenxin Town.

On this list, Gao Guangquan is slated to be transferred to the County Party Committee Organization Department to serve as the Executive Deputy Minister.

Around eight o'clock in the evening, Gao Guangquan arrived at Yu Jing's residence.

Yu Jing is Gao Guangquan's former leader.

Gao Guangquan planned to fish for information from Yu Jing.

The doorbell rang, and Yu Jing's wife walked over to open the door.

"Oh, Xiao Gao, why have you come?"

"Auntie, I've come to see Director Yu!"

"Why bring things along? You're being too much of a stranger."

Gao Guangquan smiled and handed over the gifts, "Just a small token of my appreciation, please accept it."