Chapter 526: Taking Over the Old City Mess!

After Tang Ye arrived at work, he was summoned to the office by Han Guangyao.

Tang Ye noticed that Han Guangyao had undergone significant changes.

There was a lot more gray hair on his head.

Tang Ye knew he had gray hair before, but he would dye it every so often.

Recently, he had no time to attend to it, so the gray hair was particularly noticeable.

Han Haoyang getting into trouble had made Han Guangyao quite anxious.

Han Guangyao had originally intended for Han Haoyang to study hard, pass the civil service or public institution exam in the future, secure an iron rice bowl, and live a stable life.

But this time, Han Haoyang was used by others and nearly went astray.

This made Han Guangyao doubt his own way of educating him.

Every family has its own difficult scripture to recite.

Although Han Guangyao was already the County Party Secretary and the "local emperor" of Suiyuan, he still had many worries.

"Yesterday, I received a notice from the Municipal Organization Department. Following the recommendation of the Municipal Standing Committee, you have obtained the qualification as a candidate for Executive Deputy County Magistrate. Next is the process; you must prepare yourself mentally to meet greater challenges."

Tang Ye had been busy running to banks in the province yesterday and was unaware of this news. He immediately responded: "Secretary Han, please rest assured, I will certainly not fail the mission entrusted to me by the organization and will handle the subsequent work well."

Han Guangyao slowly stood up and sighed: "During his tenure, Nie Kai did many things that violated laws and discipline, especially regarding finance, leaving behind a riddled mess."

Tang Ye said softly: "The financial issues are not only related to Nie Kai, but also inseparable from Yang Guoliang."

Han Guangyao understood what Tang Ye meant.

This was expressing an opinion about County Finance Bureau Director Yang Guoliang.

"Once the Executive Deputy County Magistrate position is finalized, we will then proceed to rectify the problems in the Finance Bureau."

Han Guangyao gave a clear signal of support.

Tang Ye could feel Han Guangyao's obvious transformation.

Although the two had some differences before, after this incident, Han Guangyao clearly understood: who could be trusted and who needed to be kept at a distance.

If it weren't for Tang Ye taking precautions and arranging the "Lock Dragon Array" against Xiao Zi'an in advance, Han Guangyao would likely have been dragged into the water by Chen Chu and his own son long ago.

"In addition, there is the issue of the Old City Commercial Reform. Anyu Group has already gone bankrupt, and now everyone is in a state of panic."

"Secretary Han, I have communicated with Secretary Cheng Lin about this matter. She has contacted several companies interested in the project, but I suggest not releasing the news for now and pushing forward with the demolition work first."

Han Guangyao instantly grasped Tang Ye's intention: "County Magistrate Tang, regarding the Old City Commercial Reform, as long as it is not explicitly prohibited and not illegal, as long as you dare to do it, I will support you! Now it's up to you."

Tang Ye mused that Han Guangyao was determined to fight to the end with the Old City Project.

Originally, Tang Ye did not want to wade into these muddy waters.

But now that Nie Kai had run into trouble and the Old City Project had stalled, he had no choice but to take on the role of the one to storm the city and capture the stronghold.

He could only say helplessly: "I will try!"

Not long after returning to his office, Lin Heng walked in carrying a thermos, his face full of smiles: "County Magistrate Tang, I'm here to make tea for you."

Tang Ye glanced at Lin Heng: "You look like you're in a good mood. What good thing happened?"

Lin Heng smiled and replied: "I heard you are going to be promoted to Executive Deputy County Magistrate, and I'm happy for you!"

Tang Ye laughed irritably: "This matter hasn't been finalized yet, don't be too ostentatious."

Lin Heng put away his smile and said earnestly: "The position of Executive is yours alone; no one else in Suiyuan County is qualified to sit in this seat right now."

Tang Ye looked at Lin Heng calmly.

The word "sycophant" was clearly written on this kid's face.

No wonder ancient monarchs often had sycophants in power around them!

The feeling of being flattered was indeed gratifying.

Tang Ye remained calm and instructed Lin Heng: "Contact Jiulong Town; I'm going to conduct research on the Old City Project later."

Lin Heng nodded quickly: "I'll go arrange it right away."

The Old City Project was located in Jiulong Town.

Tang Ye arrived at Jiulong Town.

Town Party Committee Secretary Sha Ping led his team to welcome him at the entrance.

Tang Ye shook hands with Sha Ping, and under Sha Ping's introduction, met the team members, silently memorizing their names and divisions of labor.

They walked into the conference room.

Sha Ping picked up the microphone and introduced him to everyone: "Let me introduce to everyone, this is County Standing Committee Member and Deputy County Magistrate Tang Ye. Welcome his arrival."

Tang Ye raised his hand and pressed it in the air.

The applause ceased.

"Comrades, first I will explain why I came here to conduct research. Everyone knows that Comrade Nie Kai has run into trouble. I actually don't want to interfere with the Old City Project, as my work focus is on the West City. But since Secretary Han has ideas about the Old City, I will still follow his instructions and take on this mess.

As for how far this project can be pushed? Secretary Han did not give me clear instructions, and I do not have a clear goal.

So everyone should not have too high expectations that my arrival will be able to turn the tide!"

As soon as Tang Ye's voice fell.

Everyone was stunned.

"What does he mean? What does he mean by a mess, and what does he mean by not having too high expectations?"

"Tang Ye has been doing great things in the West City; as long as he does the project there well, it's enough for him to rise rapidly."

"To put it bluntly, the Old City Project might be abandoned!"

Tang Ye's intention was to lower everyone's expectations for the Old City.

Do not think that the county will necessarily invest a large amount of funds into the renovation of the Old City.

Only in this way will they recognize their position.

The meeting hall was suddenly filled with murmurs.

Sha Ping pounded the table desperately before the meeting hall finally quieted down.

"County Magistrate Tang, your abilities are so strong; you were able to make high-rise buildings sprout from such barren land in the West City. The Old City has such a good location advantage, you must have a way to bring vitality here."

Tang Ye's gaze swept across the faces of the team members one by one, finally landing on a dark-faced man.

"Director Yan, you are responsible for the demolition; this is the key to whether the project can continue to be retained. If you do not complete the land acquisition and demolition tasks, even if I have heaven-reaching means, I cannot cook a meal without rice."

Yan Chao said awkwardly, "Director Tang, it is not that we do not want to work, but that we lack the motivation to do so. Previously, County Magistrate Nie required us to advance the project steadily and absolutely must not cause disputes or conflicts."

Tang Ye thought to himself, Nie Kai did that to delay the project's timeline and give Xiao Zi'an's company enough room to bleed it dry!

Tang Ye did not give Yan Chao much of a chance to complain.

"Comrades on the front line must be able to get things done and get them done well; they must be bold yet meticulous. The principles of demolition required by superiors are not problematic.

However, I give you my promise here: as long as your hands are clean, I can cover for everyone even if mistakes are made for the sake of official business. But if you put money into your own pockets and damage the Government's image and the development plans of hundreds of thousands of common people for personal gain, do not blame me, Tang Ye, for turning hostile and not recognizing you."

Tang Ye had served as a Deputy Town Mayor and as a Secretary to an Executive Vice Mayor; he possessed both grassroots experience and the background of a municipal-level agency.

He was not old, yet his experience was extremely rich.

In front of everyone in Jiulong Town, Tang Ye spoke with great confidence.