Chapter 751: A Fire Set in the Rear!

The temple is small but the demonic winds are strong; the pond is shallow but there are many turtles.

Although Dayu County is a National-level Poverty-stricken County, its annual GDP for the entire county doesn't even exceed that of Pinghu Town.

However.

The level of complexity is even greater!

The reason Tang Ye wants to use the County Education Bureau as the entry point for reform is precisely because the teacher staffing structure in Dayu County is severely imbalanced.

In rural areas and remote townships where conditions are harsh, no teachers are willing to go;

yet in the county seat, where conditions are slightly better, there is a sign of teachers clustering together.

Moreover.

The interpersonal relationships of teachers in the county seat are even more tangled and complex.

Which teacher doesn't have a few relatives or connections working in the Government?

Therefore, Tang Ye's proposal to adjust the teacher staffing structure undoubtedly touched the interests of certain privileged classes.

Jiang Anbang promised to support the education reform on the surface, but secretly, he posed a significant problem for Tang Ye.

For teachers with established positions, one cannot simply use a "one-size-fits-all" approach.

Even if adjustments are to be made, pacification work must be done well, otherwise, it will inevitably trigger unrest.

This four million is the compensation for those teachers who are about to be cleared out!

Tang Ye did not kick the ball away.

"Understood, I will call County Magistrate Jiang later. I will handle this matter well."

Guo Wenhai breathed a sigh of relief: "Alright, then I will wait for your news."

Tang Ye then dialed Jiang Anbang's number.

Jiang Anbang was also waiting for Tang Ye.

"County Magistrate Tang, did the meeting in the city go smoothly?"

"It went quite smoothly."

Tang Ye replied very politely.

Yet he was quite annoyed inside.

It is rare to be out for a trip, yet you set a fire in the rear!

Isn't this intentionally tripping me up?

"Calling so late, is there something the matter?" Jiang Anbang deliberately feigned ignorance.

"I just received a call from Guo Wenhai; you assigned him a task of four million."

"That's right, did Guo Wenhai look for you? I told him that we would think of a way together after you returned; I didn't expect him to be so impatient."

"He is a serious and responsible person, and he wouldn't dare to be careless with your instructions," Tang Ye said softly. "County Magistrate Jiang, letting the Finance Bureau bear this entire sum of money is truly too heavy a burden."

Jiang Anbang sighed helplessly and said in a grave tone:

"The County Party Committee has already made a decision to screen the teaching staff of the entire county and comprehensively promote the adjustment of the teacher staffing structure.

My phone has been blown up these past few days; colleagues and old leaders alike have all come to inquire about this matter.

I support your idea of carrying out a drastic overhaul of the education system, but reform has costs and prices, and requires capital investment; we must plan ahead."

Tang Ye immediately heard the subtext in Jiang Anbang's words.

This was criticizing him for being too radical and not considering the consequences thoroughly before pushing for reform.

"County Magistrate Jiang, your reminder is correct, and I am mentally prepared."

Jiang Anbang said in a deep voice:

"It's not just about being mentally prepared; you must also come up with concrete measures.

If the funds are not in place, the teacher staffing structure adjustment must absolutely not be started rashly.

As far as I know, some old teachers have already started to stir; they are not only writing complaint letters to the city but have even contacted Reporters.

You are a cadre who transferred here, and your contribution to Dayu County is obvious to all.

Once public opinion ferments and the situation worsens, it will have a very bad impact on you personally.

The propaganda department is also under great pressure now; Department Head Gao complained to me quite a bit today.

But don't worry, since you have the idea for reform, I will do my best to help you withstand the pressure."

How could Tang Ye not hear the threatening tone in Jiang Anbang's words?

"Many thanks for your concern, County Magistrate Jiang; you certainly consider problems thoroughly.

How about this: after I return to Dayu County, I will find time to communicate with you properly and look for a suitable solution."

Jiang Anbang heard the compromise and felt somewhat smug, responding: "Mm, the problems in the education system are deep-seated, chronic ailments; they truly should be pondered carefully and considered in the long term."

Tang Ye did not agree with Jiang Anbang's point of view.

Without the courage to cut off one's wrist to survive, and blindly proceeding slowly, how can Dayu County welcome a huge change?

However, this expense for clearing out teachers must indeed be raised somehow.

If there is truly no other way, then he can only use the thirty million in funds remaining from the previous Anthracite Project.

But, he would definitely encounter obstruction then!

After all, these funds are earmarked for specific purposes!

Although Tang Ye was the one who brought the money in, how the money is used requires discussion by the Standing Committee!

Therefore, using this money is the worst possible strategy!

After hanging up on Tang Ye.

Jiang Anbang could not help but shake his head and sigh.

This Tang Ye certainly has ability, but he is too young and his ideas are too idealistic, so he lacks some work experience.

How could reform be that easy?

Throughout history, of all those who have pushed for reform, how many have had a good ending!

The teachers in the county are dissatisfied with the policy, so naturally they will make a scene, argue, and go to "defend their rights";

Television media certainly won't let go of news material that has heat.

Once a bad influence is created, it will easily affect his official career at that time.

Jiang Anbang lit a cigarette.

His wife, Chen Huihui, walked into the study holding a glass of milk.

"Old Jiang, my niece just called me and said the County Education Bureau is going to clear out a batch of teachers. Is there such a thing?"

Jiang Anbang nodded slightly: "There is such a thing, but it hasn't been finalized yet."

Chen Huihui frowned: "Back then, in order to get you to help their family, they treated you to meals and gave you gifts, all for the sake of a stable teaching job. I didn't expect that teachers could be laid off now! Is your County Government going bankrupt?"

Jiang Anbang gave her an annoyed glare: "I don't like hearing you say that! The Government represents the country. Now that our country's development momentum is so good, as long as the country exists, the Government will never fall!"

Chen Huihui walked behind Jiang Anbang, placed her hands on his shoulders, gently pounded and massaged them, and said softly: "Old Jiang, no matter what the final policy is, you must protect my niece's job."

Jiang Anbang replied: "No one can say for sure about this matter. Don't make any guarantees to her."

Chen Huihui looked surprised: "You are the County Magistrate, yet you can't even protect one teacher's job?"

Jiang Anbang said somewhat impatiently: "It is precisely because I am the County Magistrate that I must set an example!"

Chen Huihui couldn't help but give him a push: "I think you just value your official position too much! If my niece is on the clearance list, I will go find Secretary Ou to plead for mercy myself!"

Jiang Anbang gave her another annoyed glare, a cold expression curling the corners of his mouth:

"Secretary Ou is having a headache right now. His brother-in-law is an old teacher who is long past retirement age and is also within the scope of the clearance policy."

A look of surprise appeared in Chen Huihui's eyes: "According to what you say, Secretary Ou actually doesn't support this education reform either?"

Jiang Anbang was silent for a moment, then shook his head with a bitter smile: "During this period, Secretary Ou has changed a lot, and I find it increasingly difficult to see through his thoughts..."