Chapter 854: An Arm Cannot Twist a Thigh!

He walked out of the County Party Secretary's office.

Xing Zhijun suddenly felt that the concentration of negative oxygen ions in the air had increased significantly.

Refreshing!

He headed straight to Tang Ye's office.

Xing Zhijun walked in without knocking.

Tang Ye was somewhat surprised!

Xing Zhijun gave Tang Ye a bear hug right away.

Tang Ye was caught off guard...

"Lao Xing, has something happened?"

Xing Zhijun excitedly patted Tang Ye's shoulder.

"I just came out of Secretary Ou's office. Sigh, I didn't expect it, but he actually told me to prepare myself mentally to take over Gao Zijian's position as Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission!"

Although Tang Ye knew that Xing Zhijun had hopes of being promoted, he was still somewhat surprised by Ou Xiye's arrangement.

Promoting Xing Zhijun from an ordinary Deputy County Magistrate to Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission!

This was the County Party Secretary exercising his absolute power!

"Where is Gao Zijian going?"

Xing Zhijun said, "To the Municipal CPPCC to retire! Gao Zijian likes to treat a chicken feather as a token of authority! Hmph, he's finally getting the boot!"

Tang Ye understood the conflict between Xing Zhijun and Gao Zijian.

Because he concurrently served as the Director of the Public Security Bureau, Xing Zhijun usually had to deal with the public security, procuratorate, and court systems, so as a Standing Committee Member of the County Party Committee, Gao Zijian also had jurisdiction over him.

"Do you have an impression of Xiao Chen?"

"I do!" Tang Ye was quite surprised, "He followed Hasan and secured key clues."

Xing Zhijun said angrily, "Because he got into a physical altercation with a criminal suspect while investigating the case, a passerby filmed it and put it on the internet, causing public opinion to ferment. To quell the impact of the incident, Gao Zijian demanded that he be kicked off the team. I tried to reason with him, but he wouldn't give me any face at all."

Tang Ye frowned and said, "Lao Gao is indeed somewhat heartless."

"Hmph, I hope Secretary Ou keeps his word so I won't have to look at his face anymore."

Tang Ye paused for a moment, thinking to himself that it was no wonder Xing Zhijun held such deep resentment toward Gao Zijian.

"It can only be confirmed once the official document is issued. However, since Secretary Ou has already communicated with you, he will certainly honor it."

He left Tang Ye's office.

Xing Zhijun could not hide his excitement.

When he returned home in the evening and saw Yao Lan cooking in the kitchen, he snuck over and hugged her from behind.

It startled Yao Lan, throwing her into a panic.

When Yao Lan saw clearly that it was Xing Zhijun, she regained her composure and gave his chest a playful slap, "What are you doing? You scared me."

Xing Zhijun laughed, "I'm in a good mood today, so I wanted to give you a surprise."

Yao Lan said, "Has Xiao Chen's matter been resolved?"

Xing Zhijun smiled faintly, "Not yet, but it will be soon."

Yao Lan brought the dishes to the table. Seeing Xing Zhijun looking a bit dazed, she took two wine glasses from the wine cabinet, "I knew you must have encountered something good today. I'll have a drink with you; there's still half a bottle of Moutai at home, I'll go find it in a moment."

Xing Zhijun said in surprise, "I always remembered we had Moutai at home, so it was you who hid it."

After three rounds of drinks.

Xing Zhijun felt a bit tipsy, and his eyes suddenly turned red.

Yao Lan placed her hand over the back of Xing Zhijun's hand, "Lao Xing, what exactly is wrong?"

Xing Zhijun lowered his voice and said hoarsely, "Secretary Ou found me today and said he wants me to be the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission. Gao Zijian is getting the boot!"

Yao Lan suddenly realized, "This is a great thing to be proud of, why are you suddenly feeling sentimental?"

Xing Zhijun wiped away his tears and said with a smile, "That's right, it is indeed a good thing, why am I crying! Wife, for so many years, I have been working hard, trying to prove myself and tell others that you didn't marry the wrong person."

Yao Lan said with emotion, "I don't need you to prove yourself. In my heart, you are always the best!"

Xing Zhijun was happy.

However.

Gao Zijian was not happy.

After Ou Xiye had communicated with Xing Zhijun, he called Gao Zijian into his office.

"Secretary Ou, are there any important instructions?" Gao Zijian was dressed very sharply today, his slicked-back hair shiny and smooth.

"Nothing special, just wanted to chat with you about work arrangements." Ou Xiye picked up a recommendation form and placed it by Gao Zijian's hand.

Gao Zijian glanced at the recommendation form, a look of surprise appearing on his face, "Secretary Ou, what does this mean?"

Ou Xiye said with a smile, "There is a Division-Level position at the Municipal CPPCC, and I helped you vie for it. You have worked in Dayu County for many years, and your performance has been commendable, but your rank has never gone up, and I feel quite bad about that."

Gao Zijian was also an old hand in the officialdom; how could he not understand the ins and outs of this?

"Isn't Secretary Wu about to be transferred? I was actually going to ask for your help to recommend me for that position."

The Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission is generally the alternate candidate for Deputy County Party Secretary.

It turned out Gao Zijian thought that since Wu Guoyang was leaving, it was finally his turn.

But he didn't expect that Ou Xiye would not give him this opportunity, and even wanted to transfer him away.

Although the Deputy Secretary of the County Political and Legal Affairs Commission is a Deputy Division Level official, they hold power over organs like the public security, procuratorate, and court, making it a position with real power.

The Municipal CPPCC is a Department Level unit with plenty of Division Level cadres; if he were transferred there, it would certainly be a vacant position.

Therefore, Gao Zijian had to fight for himself.

"Lao Gao, the City Leaders have already considered the position of Deputy County Party Secretary. You aren't young anymore; at most, you have one more term left. Now that your rank issue has been resolved, you might even reach the Deputy Department-level Official rank by the time you retire. This is an opportunity for you!"

Seeing that Gao Zijian was even coveting the position of Deputy County Party Secretary, Ou Xiye felt somewhat dissatisfied.

Upon hearing this, Gao Zijian's heart skipped a beat. "I don't know who the Municipal Party Committee plans to appoint as Deputy Secretary. If they have more advantages than I do, I will certainly respect the Municipal Party Committee's decision. But if it isn't convincing, I will definitely demand an explanation."

Ou Xiye could not help but frown.

In government agencies, there are no shortage of people like Gao Zijian who rely on their seniority to act presumptuously.

"The Municipal Party Committee recommends Tang Ye for the position of Deputy Secretary. Although Tang Ye is an Exchange Cadre, everyone has seen the contributions he has made since coming to Dayu."

Gao Zijian did not expect it to be Tang Ye. He said in a fit of pique, "Tang Ye has been in Dayu County for less than half a year; this does not comply with the regulations on cadre appointments. I have worked in Dayu County for so many years, working conscientiously—could it be that the contributions I have made cannot compare to his superficial gestures? If you do this, it will chill the hearts of all the cadres!"

Ou Xiye took a deep breath.

"You have worked in the Dayu County political and legal system for so many years; indeed, even if there is no merit, there is still hard work. But when it comes to contributions, you truly cannot compare to Tang Ye!"

Tang Ye has brought us the hope of poverty alleviation and prosperity.

And you? Aside from day-after-day mediocrity, what changes have you brought to Dayu County?

Lao Gao, you must understand the organization's intentions and make room for young cadres."

Gao Zijian was left red-faced and speechless by Ou Xiye's words.

"Secretary Ou, I do not accept this arrangement. If you insist on adjusting my position, I will go to the city to demand an explanation."

"Then go to the city and demand your explanation!"

Seeing that Gao Zijian did not know what was good for him, Ou Xiye sneered inwardly; he really was a candle that wouldn't light unless poked!

He couldn't be bothered to waste any more breath on him!

However, it would be hard for any normal person to accept this fact!

Being transferred from Secretary of the County Political and Legal Affairs Commission to the Municipal CPPCC looks like a promotion, but in reality, it is being thrown into the cold palace.

In the afternoon.

Gao Zijian went to the Municipal Organization Department to express his dissent regarding his job placement.

The Municipal Organization Department arranged for a young staff member to receive him.

After he finished complaining, this young staff member stated that the Municipal Party Committee supports Ou Xiye's decision.

Gao Zijian was left feeling very disheartened, knowing that if he continued to make a scene, it would do him no good.

His Division Level position might even fly away.

The arm cannot twist the thigh!

With no other choice, he could only resign himself to his fate!