Chapter 733: Did You Take Money?

Thursday morning.

Inside the County Government conference room, the regular County Magistrate meeting was held.

As the Executive Deputy County Magistrate, Tang Ye presided over this meeting.

Although he had not been in Dayu County for long, he had completely adapted to the work rhythm here and understood all matters thoroughly.

Therefore, he could preside over this meeting with ease.

After finishing the preceding routine procedures.

Tang Ye proposed the suggestion to promote paperless office work in Dayu County:

"Comrades, although Dayu County is a national poverty-stricken county, the various types of support provided by the state have never been interrupted.

Nowadays, our County Government has basically achieved a one-to-one ratio of personnel to computers, yet many computers are either treated as decorations or as tools for leisure and entertainment.

Therefore, starting this week, the whole county must carry out paperless office training, starting with Party and government cadres, to let everyone become familiar with computer operations, master office software, come into contact with internet thinking, and further broaden their work horizons."

In fact, before the meeting, Tang Ye had already communicated with Jiang Anbang about this matter.

Jiang Anbang felt that this was merely formalism and would not stir up any waves, so he casually expressed his support.

After Tang Ye finished stating his decision, Jiang Anbang picked up the microphone and said softly: "Comrades, County Magistrate Tang has been working in our Dayu for a while now, and the changes he has brought to our county are obvious to all.

We must have foresight in our conduct and work; do not be a frog at the bottom of a well. Many people feel that computers are difficult to learn, but the more difficult one feels it is, the more one must take the initiative to change."

These words from Jiang Anbang already indicated his stance.

He suddenly glanced at Tang Ye and changed the subject: "By the way, regarding the Model Standard-Bearer Selection activity being carried out in the education system, to what extent has it progressed now?"

Tang Ye pondered to himself, assuming that Chen Dongan must have reported this matter to Jiang Anbang privately.

He answered truthfully: "This activity was requested by County Party Secretary Ou. I have already submitted the list to County Party Secretary Ou; he has questions about the list, and it has not been finalized yet."

Hearing Tang Ye use Ou Xiye as a shield, Jiang Anbang said calmly:

"County Magistrate Tang, this activity is very valuable and meaningful; there is no need to drag it out for too long.

I have also carefully looked at the list of selected personnel and the relevant materials, and there are no major problems.

Just make appropriate adjustments to a few candidates and announce the results as soon as possible. This is definitely a good thing for our county's education system to boost morale."

Tang Ye said: "The biggest problem now is that the list requires a large scope of adjustments; it cannot be solved by simply changing a few people."

Jiang Anbang was stunned for a moment: "Oh? How so? Tell me about it."

Tang Ye said bluntly: "The vast majority of this list submitted by the Education Bureau does not meet the recommendation standards."

Jiang Anbang's expression instantly became quite ugly.

According to the rules, the County Party Secretary manages personnel, and the County Magistrate manages the economy.

The County Education Bureau is under the management of the County Government.

There exists a gray area of power within this.

The list submitted by the Education Bureau represented Jiang Anbang's attitude.

Now, being told by Tang Ye, using Ou Xiye as an excuse, that it needed "large-scale adjustments."

It meant that his right to speak had been challenged.

Jiang Anbang said in a deep voice: "The County Education Bureau has been very diligent in this activity and has also done sufficient research and screening work. Their suggestions should be fully respected."

Tang Ye sighed helplessly: "County Magistrate, this matter really needs to be considered in the long run. Many problems are not convenient to speak about openly at the meeting; I suggest we communicate privately after the meeting ends."

Jiang Anbang stared at Tang Ye with heavy eyes, having a brand-new understanding of him in his heart.

This kid not only had a knack for political achievements.

He also displayed extremely strong combat effectiveness in power games.

Without realizing it, he had been dragged into a game of chess.

"Let's move on to the next topic!"

Jiang Anbang had no confidence in his heart at this moment because he did not know what trump cards Tang Ye held; for now, he would take a step back.

However, this subtle move, falling into the eyes of everyone, became an unexpected signal.

One must know that Jiang Anbang had always been dictatorial and arbitrary in the County Government; from today on, the situation was likely to change.

Tang Ye's right to speak had, silently and quietly, gained the upper hand!

Returning to his office, Jiang Anbang silently finished a cigarette and dialed Chen Dongan's phone number.

"Come to my office."

A moment later, Chen Dongan pushed the door and entered.

"County Magistrate Jiang, is there something you need from me?"

Jiang Anbang slapped a list in front of Chen Dongan and tapped his finger on the table: "Confess honestly, which people on the list are connected?"

Chen Dongan laughed sheepishly: "County Magistrate Jiang, where are you getting this from? This application was strictly in accordance with the requirements and absolutely meets all regulations."

Jiang Anbang stood up, somewhat angry, and said with displeasure:

"I know you have opinions about Tang Ye, but there is no need to go head-to-head with him.

He wants to focus on recommending Jin Chunping and Wu Chunming; you could have just reported them according to his opinion.

There are eight other spots; you could have arranged them freely, so why did you insist on not recommending these two?"

Chen Dongan spread his hands:

"The deeds of Jin Chunping and Wu Chunming are very moving, but they don't have solid materials in hand—no papers, no honors.

You can't just break the evaluation standards because they were on the news, right?

That would be too unfair to other teachers struggling at the grassroots level."

Seeing Chen Dongan still quibbling and trying to justify himself, Jiang Anbang was so angry that he was furious!

He slammed the table in anger and roared: "Hurry up and add these two people's names to the list for me; as for the other candidates, they must also be re-examined! This is an order!"

Chen Dongan had originally thought Jiang Anbang would speak up for him, but at this moment, he felt a complex mix of emotions: "County Magistrate Jiang, the list was finalized long ago; making adjustments now will surely cause problems!"

Jiang Anbang was taken aback, his tone suddenly turning cold: "Confess honestly, did you take money?"

Chen Dongan hurriedly defended himself: "How could I! The people on the list are all capable veteran teachers. They have worked at the grassroots level for so many years, are full of confidence for this event, and have put in a lot of hard work. If they aren't selected in the end, there will definitely be complaints."

Jiang Anbang knew Chen Dongan's intentions all too well.

He pointed at Chen Dongan's nose and warned him sternly: "You had better not be pulling any tricks in this event. Recently, Ou Xiye has criticized you by name multiple times. If you overreach, even I won't be able to protect you."

After being reprimanded by Jiang Anbang like this, a fine layer of sweat instantly broke out on Chen Dongan's back!

……

Returning to the office.

The more Chen Dongan thought about it, the more aggrieved he felt!

This newly arrived Executive Deputy County Magistrate kept targeting him, making him feel a strong sense of suffocation!

The landline on the desk rang.

It was a call from Qiao Lin.

"Just got news, Ma Ran has been taken away by people from the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection!"

Chen Dongan heard this news.

He sat there on his desk, completely stunned.

Ma Ran had been taken away!

Could it be related to the 70,000 he had given him?

Chen Dongan had originally intended to use that money as a bargaining chip to blackmail Ma Ran.

Now!

Ma Ran had been arrested!

Would it implicate him?

……