Chapter 528: Wan Ming is Getting a Promotion Too!

Tang Ye returned to his residence and heard Du Xiaofeng's laughter.

After changing his shoes, he took the initiative to greet her: "Aunt, it's been a long time, hasn't it?"

Du Xiaofeng walked over enthusiastically, her face full of smiles as she said, "I heard you're getting a promotion, so I came specially to congratulate you."

Tang Ye chuckled: "It's not even a sure thing yet."

Du Xiaofeng said seriously: "Don't be so modest. With your father-in-law's help, it's a sure bet! To be an Executive Deputy County Magistrate before thirty, you'll definitely be a County Party Secretary by forty. You might even surpass my brother in the future! I knew you had potential, but I didn't expect you to be so promising. You didn't let everyone down, and you didn't let your father-in-law's efforts go to waste."

Tang Ye naturally understood the subtext of Du Xiaofeng's words; she was reminding him not to forget his roots.

In Du Xiaofeng's world, Tang Ye had only climbed the ladder so smoothly because of Du Chengfeng.

Tang Ye knew Du Xiaofeng was just a bit worldly and snobbish, but not bad at heart, so he couldn't be bothered to hold it against her.

"Thank you for the reminder, Aunt. I will work hard."

Watching Tang Ye's spirited appearance, Du Xiaofeng felt quite conflicted: first, there was jealousy—she was clearly the person closest to Du Chengfeng, yet it was Tang Ye, an outsider, who benefited the most; second, there was relief—Tang Ye had helped her family a lot, and if he rose to prominence, he wouldn't forget to pull her along!

Du Chengfeng returned, and Xiao Qin said happily: "Dinner is ready."

Du Chengfeng frowned and said to Du Xiaofeng: "Why do you keep running to my house? Haven't I told you many times? Don't come over to visit so often."

Du Xiaofeng said aggrievedly: "Brother, didn't I hear the news that Tang Ye has been promoted? We are family, so of course we should get together and celebrate properly."

Tang Ye quickly reminded her: "It's not a sure thing yet! I'm just a candidate."

Du Chengfeng sighed helplessly.

Xiao Qin helped Du Xiaofeng out of the awkward situation: "Old Du, everyone is quite happy today. Xiao Feng didn't come empty-handed; the ribs and free-range chicken on the table were brought by her."

Du Chengfeng gave an "mm," secretly marveling that Xiao Qin truly had class and was reasonable. If it were anyone else, they would have long since despised Du Xiaofeng, this younger sister-in-law.

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After dinner, Tang Ye followed Du Chengfeng into the study.

Tang Ye knew Du Chengfeng must have important matters to discuss with him.

Du Chengfeng spoke about Secretary Zhou's recent movements, then immediately touched upon Suiyuan: "I heard the West City Development in Suiyuan is already taking shape? Secretary Zhou Chengwu has decided to take time to visit West City for research."

Tang Ye knew this was a matter of vital importance for Suiyuan.

Now that it was the end of the year, every move by Zhou Chengwu signaled the focus of work for the next year or two.

If Zhou Chengwu made a trip to Suiyuan, it meant Suiyuan would receive significant policy and financial support.

"That's great. I will definitely prepare in advance and strive to ensure Secretary Zhou's research trip is fruitful," Tang Ye smiled.

Du Chengfeng nodded slightly: "Do you remember what we talked about when you first went to Suiyuan?"

Tang Ye said solemnly: "We talked about the issue of the 'alpha wolf'."

Du Chengfeng reminded him: "Now is the critical moment to compete for the alpha wolf qualification. After Nie Kai was investigated, it not only cleared the position of Executive Deputy County Magistrate for you but also vacated a seat on the Standing Committee of the County Party Committee."

A look of surprise appeared in Tang Ye's eyes: "You mean, to compete for another seat on the County Party Standing Committee for our side?"

Du Chengfeng said: "The baseline is a seat on the County Party Standing Committee; at the very least, we must secure a Deputy Division Level position."

Tang Ye actually already had a plan in mind.

Since Du Chengfeng brought it up himself, there was no need to hide anything.

"Dad, regarding the County Party Standing Committee, I have a very good candidate. Deputy County Magistrate Wu Yang is very close to me, and he played a key role in the process of bringing down Nie Kai. Although he is a local of Suiyuan, he can represent the group of people who are unwilling to compromise with the Suiyuan Gang. His character is impeccable, and his political awareness is very high. When Li Yongbo was killed, it was Wu Yang who stood up and campaigned for him."

Du Chengfeng said: "Bring his file to me."

A member of the County Party Standing Committee is not an ordinary Deputy Division Level official; it requires discussion by the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee to form a list of recommendations.

Tang Ye continued: "Additionally, regarding the position of Deputy County Magistrate, I think Wan Ming is a good choice. He has served as the Director of the Suiyuan County Public Security Bureau for some time, has repeatedly solved strange cases, and has repeatedly performed meritorious services. He can be promoted to Deputy County Magistrate while concurrently serving as the Director of the Public Security Bureau."

According to the "Decision on Further Strengthening and Improving Public Security Organs" issued by the Central Committee in November 2003.

From that time on, the Director of the County Public Security Bureau could be ranked at the Deputy Division Level.

Initially, there were two forms: first, concurrently held by the Secretary of the County Political and Legal Affairs Commission; second, concurrently held by a Deputy County Magistrate.

Because the President of the Court and the Chief Procurator of the Procuratorate are usually at the Deputy Division Level, after the Public Security Bureau Chief is ranked higher, it can ensure that the three units have equal status in judicial cooperation.

In the handling of criminal cases, a Deputy Division Level Public Security Bureau Chief can more easily form a synergy when communicating with the heads of the court and the procuratorate.

A higher rank can grant the Director greater command authority, such as directly coordinating armed police, fire departments, and other forces when dealing with mass incidents.

However, the model of the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission concurrently serving as the Public Security Bureau Chief has always been controversial.

From the perspective of the system and mechanism, the court and the procuratorate are the supervisory organs of the Public Security Bureau, but the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission is the leader of the public security, procuratorial, and judicial organs. This leads to the Public Security Bureau being the supervised party, while its leader (the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission) is actually the superior of the supervisors.

Some litigation cases become so-called "ironclad cases" under the "guidance" and "coordination" of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, making judicial independence almost empty talk.

Therefore, after 2010, the model of the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission concurrently serving as the County Public Security Bureau Chief exited the stage, shifting to being concurrently held by a Deputy County Magistrate of a higher rank.

Tang Ye recommended Wan Ming, and Du Chengfeng would definitely agree!

Wan Ming was a cadre who came out of Tianling, and Du Chengfeng trusted him very much.

Du Chengfeng nodded slightly: "Wan Ming's issue is relatively easy to solve. In fact, in many places, the Public Security Bureau Chief is ranked higher. Arranging him in Suiyuan initially was to solve his position issue first, and then slowly resolve the administrative rank issue. This time, he successfully struck a blow against a transnational criminal group, which has attracted high attention throughout the province; it is a good opportunity."

Tang Ye breathed a sigh of relief; to resolve Wan Ming's administrative rank, it must be done through the operation of connections at the Municipal Party Committee level.

Wan Ming's performance in Suiyuan was remarkable, so the chance for promotion this time was very high.

After Tang Ye left Yunhu Courtyard, Du Chengfeng dialed Wan Ming's phone.

"Secretary-General Du, do you have any instructions for me?"

"Come to the Municipal Party Committee next Monday. Remember to bring your personal materials. I will give them to Secretary Zhou, and we will discuss it together."

Wan Ming was very surprised to hear this news!

Was this a hint, a sign of promoting him?

"Okay, I will be there early Monday morning!"

Hanging up Du Chengfeng's call,

Wan Ming hurriedly opened his computer and pulled up his personnel file.

In the achievements column, he updated his "report card"!

— "In October 2007, successfully dismantled a transnational criminal syndicate headed by Xu Zongchao, with the amount involved in the case exceeding 500 million."