Chapter 1383: Respect is Earned by Oneself!

The banquet began.

Ding Zhen picked up his wine glass and said with a smile, "Today's theme is to see off County Magistrate Tang! This opportunity for County Magistrate Tang to go to the Central Party School for study is rare. I hope his studies go smoothly, and after he returns from his advanced training, he can share his insights with us so we can all improve and progress together. County Magistrate Tang, you are the guest of honor, please say a few words!"

Tang Ye picked up his wine glass, stood up directly, looked around the room, and said with a smile,

"Thank you all for coming today to see me off. In my view, everyone present here is a guest of honor; your decisions affect the food, clothing, housing, and transportation of the common people in Yechuan County.

The fact that Yechuan County has such a good development situation is also due to everyone's hard work and dedication. I will certainly make good use of this opportunity to study at the Party School on behalf of Yechuan.

Because this opportunity was given to me by the people of Yechuan, and it was also created for me by everyone present.

I will absolutely not let you down!"

After saying this, Tang Ye picked up his wine glass and drained it in one gulp.

The crowd raised their glasses one after another and finished the wine in their cups.

Subsequently, Tang Ye picked up a bottle of wine and began to go around the table to toast everyone!

Although the Standing Committee Members all knew that Tang Ye had an astonishing capacity for alcohol, very few had witnessed it firsthand, so they all had the intention of testing him.

As a result, after Tang Ye finished the round and finished the bottle of wine, he was as if nothing had happened, and everyone knew that Tang Ye's drinking capacity was well-deserved.

The next day, Tang Ye still got up early for his morning exercise.

Because he was about to leave for the Party School to study, the department heads all rushed to the County Magistrate's office to make time; there were some matters that Tang Ye had to sign off on and finalize before they could push them forward...

The entire morning's schedule was packed, and because Ma Ran had gone to the townships, missing a reliable helper, Tang Ye was busy until his head was spinning.

He met with the heads of four departments and squeezed in a symposium.

At noon, he also attended an investment promotion seminar in the city and accompanied them for a meal.

By the evening, Tang Ye chatted with Li Yongan about the progress of the Eastward Strategy before he finally had some free time.

At this moment, he received a call from Xia Hong.

"County Magistrate Tang, you are to report to the Organization Department tomorrow. Minister Cheng is going to Yanjing in a few days to attend a meeting; you will depart for Yanjing with him."

Tang Ye was somewhat surprised, "Very well, I will depart early tomorrow morning."

After hanging up Xia Hong's call, Tang Ye felt somewhat surprised and also somewhat flattered.

The next day, at nine in the morning, Tang Ye arrived at the Provincial Party Committee, and Xia Hong arranged for a Secretary to lead him into the office building.

He waited in Xia Hong's office for half an hour before he saw Cheng Guodong.

It had been nearly two years since they last met.

The impression Cheng Guodong gave Tang Ye was that he had aged a lot.

Originally, he had little white hair and mostly black hair, but now it was almost entirely white.

"Little Tang, this time you are going to the Central Committee for half a year of training; you must seize the opportunity and not waste your time!"

Tang Ye nodded vigorously, "Minister Cheng, I know this opportunity was secured for me by you. Please rest assured, I will definitely not let you down."

Cheng Guodong smiled and let Tang Ye sit on the sofa, nodding slightly, "Your performance in Yechuan has exceeded many people's expectations.

Secretary Wen has praised you more than once.

In the final analysis, this opportunity was secured by your own strength.

I submitted your name, and the Central Committee also needed to screen candidates; this process is like thousands of troops crossing a single-plank bridge. That you could enter the final list is a result of your achievements.

If I had reported someone else and they were screened out, that would have wasted a precious quota."

A grave look appeared in Tang Ye's eyes, "Minister Cheng, when you put it that way, the pressure on me is even greater."

Cheng Guodong smiled faintly, "Pressure is a good thing. Entering the Central Party School for study this time is a very important opportunity for you. You can come into contact with the most outstanding young cadres of the same level from all over the country. Being with them will put pressure on you, and of course, they will also be the most precious political resources in your future career."

Tang Ye nodded quickly, "I will keep your words in my heart."

Cheng Guodong subsequently shared some of his own life insights and political philosophy with Tang Ye.

He smiled slightly and adjusted his glasses, "Politics is the art of struggle and compromise; one must pay attention to strategy and methodology.

Young people are prone to impulsiveness when doing things, which is understandable.

But once you reach a certain position, you must consider problems from the overall situation and also be careful everywhere.

The so-called 'it is cold at the heights'—that is the principle."

Tang Ye pondered the deep meaning in Cheng Guodong's words.

It was likely an allusion to his previous act of exposing false political achievements.

He humbly accepted the instruction and said, "Minister Cheng, I am not yet very mature in politics; it is mainly because the road ahead has been too smooth, and my views on some things have been too presumptuous."

Cheng Guodong waved his hand, "You don't need to belittle yourself. At the County-Division Level position, others might not necessarily be any better than you, and many people put their minds into fighting for power and profit; there are not many who can truly do practical work. In this regard, your advantage is quite prominent. You must believe in your own ability, but in a complex environment, if you want to master the situation, you still need to master some skills of being adept and flexible."

Cheng Guodong opened up today and chatted with Tang Ye for nearly an hour.

It was not until the Secretary urged him that there was an important meeting he needed to attend.

Cheng Guodong seemed to end this meeting with some lingering interest.

Tang Ye felt that this meeting with Cheng Guodong was quite pleasant.

However, he knew that this was Cheng Guodong deliberately showing goodwill.

When out in the world, one's reputation is earned by oneself.

If he had not achieved results in Yechuan County, Cheng Guodong would not have looked at him with new eyes.

If it were not for so many outstanding political achievements as a foundation, he would not have entered the Strongest Division-Level Class for training amidst the layers of screening at the Central Party School.

For Cheng Guodong, he might seem to be in charge of the promotion and transfer of cadres throughout the province, but most of the time, his focus falls on cadres at the Department Level and above.

Previously, Cheng Guodong favored him mainly because of Cheng Lin.

Now, Cheng Guodong fully recognized Tang Ye's strength.

For Cheng Guodong, the Organization Department exists to cultivate talent for the country, and being able to cultivate a good seedling like Tang Ye also counts as part of his political achievements.

Tang Ye returned to Xia Hong's office.

Xia Hong smiled and said, "Minister Cheng is in high spirits!"

Tang Ye nodded, "Minister Cheng gave me many suggestions, and I have benefited greatly."

Xia Hong said with satisfaction, "Minister Cheng, in order to secure this spot for you, quite a bit of effort was spent."

Tang Ye smiled, "I sincerely thank Minister Cheng, and at the same time, I must also thank you. If it weren't for your care and support, how would I have so many opportunities?"

Xia Hong smiled, "Many people are given opportunities, but they cannot grasp them. You not only grasped the opportunity but also performed excellently; that is the most crucial thing. By the way, I have arranged a hotel for you. Rest for the night, and tomorrow you will set off together with Minister Cheng."

He checked into the hotel at the Provincial Party Committee Reception House.

Tang Ye took a shower.

Just as he walked out of the bathroom, his cell phone rang.

He glanced at the number; it was a call from his old classmate Xiao Hui...