Chapter 707: Splashed in the Face with Slop!

Jiang Anbang stroked his chin and thought to himself, four million is certainly not a small sum!

Jin Chunping had been running around for the dormitory and salary issues, and had made many trips to the city, so it could be considered that there was finally a result.

Tang Ye had solved a significant problem for the government.

However.

What Qiao Lin said next took Jiang Anbang quite by surprise.

"County Magistrate Jiang, according to Tang Ye's intentions, that previously misappropriated fund must still be recovered and used for the construction of the Dayu Women's High School. The four million in donations is extra."

Jiang Anbang frowned tightly, reached out to pick up a cigarette and lit it, took two puffs, but remained silent throughout.

Qiao Lin had always considered issues from Jiang Anbang's perspective.

Tang Ye was the Executive Deputy County Magistrate, and Jiang Anbang was the County Magistrate.

In Qiao Lin's view, even if Tang Ye had outstanding ability and a deep background, the person he should focus on maintaining the best relationship with right now was still Jiang Anbang.

"Dai Kainan approached Tang Ye to ask for the outstanding payments for the City Square, but was politely refused by Tang Ye. There are thirty million in the account now; why not let the Finance Bureau approve the money for Dai Kainan first? This money has been owed for many years."

Jiang Anbang looked at Qiao Lin calmly, "Thirty million, you know how it came about. Without Tang Ye's approval, using this money casually will invite no small amount of controversy."

Qiao Lin probed cautiously, "I will communicate well with Dai Kainan and have him find a way to start with Tang Ye."

Jiang Anbang reminded Qiao Lin, "Although I haven't been with Tang Ye for long, I understand the character of this type of person very well. He has firm political goals and will not be tempted by low-level interests. Tell Dai Kainan to mind his limits and not touch the red line."

Qiao Lin nodded hurriedly.

After returning to the office, Qiao Lin sighed inwardly.

Jiang Anbang's attitude toward Tang Ye had changed significantly.

Analyzing it carefully, it must be the Anthracite Project that made Jiang Anbang view Tang Ye with newfound respect.

The signing photo was placed in a very prominent position by Jiang Anbang.

The next day's newspaper was also carefully treasured by him.

Tang Ye had not only gained the support of Ou Xiye, but even deep down, County Magistrate Jiang also approved of him.

With the support of the number one and number two leaders, Tang Ye had basically gained a firm foothold in Dayu County.

One must know, Tang Ye had only been in Dayu for a mere month.

In the morning, just as Tang Ye walked into his office, Ma Ran pushed the door open to report: "County Magistrate Tang, Director of the County Education Bureau Chen Dongan would like to see you."

Tang Ye knew clearly that Chen Dongan coming to see him at this time was most likely for the donation that the Dayu Women's High School had received, and he said immediately: "Please invite him in!"

After Chen Dongan entered the room, he spoke with a smile plastered on his face: "County Magistrate Tang, I heard you went to the Dayu Women's High School. I was at a meeting in the city and couldn't accompany you in time, so I came specifically to report my work to you."

Tang Ye looked at Chen Dongan and smiled faintly: "Director Chen, you coming here today is probably not just as simple as reporting work, right?"

A bitter expression appeared at the corners of Chen Dongan's mouth, and he admitted frankly: "County Magistrate Tang, I won't beat around the bush with you. I heard you secured four million in donation funds for the Dayu Women's High School, and I am especially happy."

At the same time, I want to explain the situation to you. The Education Bureau is currently facing many difficulties. We are not only short of funds but also short of manpower, and I sincerely hope you can provide help."

Tang Ye took a document out of the drawer and placed it in front of Chen Dongan:

"Director Chen, you came at just the right time.

I happen to be looking at the poverty alleviation fund report for Dayu County recently.

Education funding has always been an important expenditure item for poverty alleviation work, and a lot of money is spent every year, yet the Education Bureau always says it is short of money, and the whereabouts of quite a lot of funds are not written clearly in the report at all. I would like to understand the specific situation from you."

Chen Dongan was stunned upon hearing this.

He had originally intended to complain to Tang Ye properly.

Tang Ye did not intend to give him that opportunity...

Chen Dongan gave a sheepish smile.

"County Magistrate Tang, no matter how poor we are, we cannot be poor in education. Although Dayu County is a National-level Poverty-stricken County, the education system has always focused on the development of the educational cause. We invest a large amount of funds into the educational cause every year. Last year, we built forty-six new schools and solved the education problem for out-of-school children..."

Tang Ye mused that Chen Dongan was taking all the credit for himself.

However, among these, could they really be considered achievements?

"The Education Bureau has indeed invested a lot of funds. Last year, at Dayu No. 1 High School, two new teaching buildings were built and a sports field was constructed, with an investment reaching 120 million, and there are tens of millions in loans from the bank."

Chen Dongan hurriedly explained, "The results of Dayu No. 1 High School are also obvious to all. Last year, the school's undergraduate graduation rate ranked among the best in the city."

Tang Ye was well-prepared and took out a list.

"The college entrance examination results of Dayu No. 1 High School look very good on the surface.

In order to reward graduates with excellent studies, the Education Bureau even provided funds to reward these students with outstanding college entrance examination results.

However, I investigated the family situations of these students, which makes me feel very strange.

They only have files at Dayu No. 1 High School; do they have any direct relationship with our Dayu County's education?"

Upon hearing Tang Ye say this, cold sweat instantly broke out from Chen Dongan's back.

He had originally intended to ask Tang Ye for money.

But he did not expect Tang Ye to dig up the black accounts.

Chen Dongan tried hard to calm himself down.

"County Magistrate Tang, although these students are only affiliated with the No. 1 High School, they eventually achieved good results, which can indeed bring benefits to the County No. 1 High School. The school's source of students will improve in the future, and it can also play an encouraging role for our county's educational cause."

Chen Dongan actually said something so pretentious. Compared to Jin Chunping.

It was simply like heaven and earth!

Tang Ye did not let his disdain show, his tone calm, "Director Chen, you have been rooted in Dayu County's education work for many years, so you should be very familiar with the situation in Dayu County.

For so many years, Dayu County has nominally sent away many graduates to Yanjing University and Shuimu University, but you should know clearly in your heart where these people come from.

They are not children of Dayu; they only came because of the benefits. Apart from sounding a bit better, they have no value for Dayu's economic development or poverty alleviation."

Chen Dongan did not expect to be severely criticized by Tang Ye, and suddenly felt some regret.

He shouldn't have come to find Tang Ye!

He had originally intended to get some benefits!

As a result, he had a face full of slop splashed on him!

Chen Dongan argued, "County Magistrate Tang, you can't put it that way; your viewpoint is too extreme. The achievements of County No. 1 Middle School are plain for all to see; you cannot condemn them all with one stroke!"

You haven't been in Dayu for long and don't understand our situation here; education is the only way out for the children.

If you deny the achievements of County No. 1 Middle School, it will affect the children's motivation to study."

Tang Ye secretly thought that Chen Dongan was quite good at sophistry.

"Comrade Dongan, I am not denying the significance of education. Otherwise, I wouldn't have fought for charitable donations for the Dayu Women's High School.

It is just that Dayu County's philosophy on educational investment is not pure enough; it carries too much of a utilitarian mindset."

Being continuously belittled by Tang Ye, a flame of anger finally rose in Chen Dongan's heart, "County Magistrate Tang, the achievements of Dayu Women's High School cannot be compared to those of County No. 1 Middle School at all. Not to mention the prestigious school status, the college entrance rate is a huge gap behind. To be honest, no matter how much is invested, it's just throwing money into the water!"

Seeing that Chen Dongan was still playing these empty, pretentious games with him!

Tang Ye saw no need to continue arguing with him.

"As far as I know, Dayu Women's High School had a sum of funds intended for building a new dormitory, over three million, which you diverted to County No. 1 Middle School.

You must use this funding in the correct place.

Furthermore, the wages for Dayu Women's High School must also be paid as soon as possible.

As far as I know, the teachers' wages at County No. 1 Middle School have never been in arrears.

This is a dead order!

If this matter is not handled well!

The future fiscal funds for the education system will all be strictly controlled!"