Chapter 1009: Stars Shift, Worlds Turn?

Everyone's gaze is now fixed on Zhang Jiangbo's face. Zhang Jiangbo had previously, intentionally or not, revealed some of his background, but a person like him knows that his explanation cannot be given all at once; leaving a bit of mystery is more effective.

But he didn't expect—didn't expect that Su Yang's move would indeed display all the information he had been trying to showcase these days.

But the problem is, this boomerang kept darting around and finally struck him; he almost wanted to pounce and bite Su Yang twice.

He enjoys the crowd's flattery; he is also pleased with their high recognition of him. But sending him to Jingcheng to demand policies and resources would be like putting him on the fire.

One must know that anyone who wants to obtain policies and resources from Jingcheng must offer commensurate benefits in exchange; there is no free lunch in this world.

Their family is not a great clan, nor do they have deep foundations or connections; who would grant him this favor?

Jia Guolong will grant him this favor, but that is also to deal with Su Yang. With his status, he has no standing in the eyes of the Jingcheng aristocrats.

Others just treat him as Jia Guolong's sidekick.

He said with a stiff face, "Comrades, I understand your feelings, but we have to eat our meal bite by bite; let's first get the highway project settled."

"You all know how many provinces, cities, and counties there are in the National Level. If everyone followed what Su Yang just said and rushed to Jingcheng to demand funds and projects, the leaders of the Jingcheng ministries wouldn't have to work; they'd be busy dealing with these matters all day, and that would be enough."

"But putting that aside, I give you all a promise: from now on, whenever the state issues relevant policies, I will actively fight to secure them for everyone."

"Also, winning a project is one thing; implementing it on the ground is another, so everyone must stay tightly united."

At this point, he paused. The meaning was clear: it's fine for me to demand policies, but you all must listen to me and gather around me.

At this moment, someone needed to step forward to take up the thread and give strong support.

Sure enough, Qi Guohui impatiently leapt forward: "Secretary Zhang is right! If we secure the policies but fail to implement them fully, that would embarrass Secretary Zhang, and how could he continue to obtain policies for us?"

"Therefore, I state my stance here: from now on I will personally stay close to Secretary Zhang, resolutely carrying out all of his directives!"

Zhang Jiangbo finally breathed a sigh of relief. The long speech he just gave was, first, to find a mouthpiece to block the boomerang Su Yang had thrown back at him; second, to establish some personal authority, which would be even better.

Previously, he had always regarded Qi Guohui as a useless person, but at this moment he suddenly thought the man did have some use; even cannon fodder has its advantages.

Yet he still said, "Secretary Qi, your words are inappropriate. You are not supposed to surround me personally, but to surround the Cultivation Organization, to heed the Party's words, follow the Party, and do the work of the Organization's allocations."

Su Yang almost laughed: "Is it really necessary to stress and emphasize that? Aren't you the Organization, and isn't the Organization you?"

Although it sounds like a different concept, in practice the top leader of each locality is the absolute authority. The County Party Secretary, let alone being equal to the Organization, even surpasses the Organization; that's a commonplace occurrence.

However, Chen Bo does not give others the chance to continue flattery and loyalty; he said with a smile, "Since that's the case, we are the same, so there's no need to say more. Whoever does not unite around the Organization and implement its policy guidelines is derelict, a neglect of one's own duties."

"But turning back, our county has its own advantages; Secretary Zhang's uniquely privileged connections are not available elsewhere. Take the highway construction, for example—leaders of other counties probably don't even qualify to enter the Jingcheng ministry doors."

"Since we have this advantage, we should maximize it. As County Magistrate Su just said, Secretary Zhang made the call in front of everyone, which gave everyone present a clear picture and more motivation."

"After all, the projects and funds we can secure from the Jingcheng ministries give us all prospects, don't we?"

At this moment, those who hadn't yet expressed loyalty were forced to swallow their words again. Zhang Jiangbo's face turned black.

He thought to himself: "That woman really has a silver tongue! Several times he almost had Su Yang under his control, but this woman's words sent him back."

He truly doesn't know what charm Su Yang has to make this woman follow him so devotedly; could the two be having an affair?

His strong background is already out in the open, yet this woman still dares to jump out, making him suspect.

He will definitely find a chance to transfer this woman elsewhere, even as Deputy Secretary, or even further.

If that doesn't work, he could place her as Deputy Department Head in the Municipal Party Committee's Organization Department. Otherwise, keeping her here is useless and becomes his biggest obstacle; he's extremely disgusted.

Su Yang felt elated; previously he always fought personally, but now with Chen Bo there, he can remain unmoved like a mountain.

That's the effect he wants; since you want to gather hearts by this, to attract a small circle, you should first make the call.

This topic has already been raised twice; Zhang Jiangbo can no longer find excuses, since everyone is a person of status, not a petty pest that babbles like fart.

He glared fiercely at Chen Bo, then reluctantly made the call to Jia Guolong.

At this moment, Su Yang said beside him: "Secretary Zhang, could you put it on speaker? Let everyone hear, so they'll feel more assured and work more solidly and energetically."

"Also so you don't have to convey it to me alone; then I know who to approach after I go, and which documents to submit."

Zhang Jiangbo at this moment felt like cursing his mother, but he held it in, furrowed his brows and pressed the speaker button, consoling himself: "I am a top leader; I must be tolerant, uphold integrity, otherwise if you see how I deal with you, it's over."

The phone rang several times before Jia Guolong answered: "What's up with the call? You aren't telling me what trouble has arisen again, are you?"

"If you really can't handle it, then as we said before, bring up the highway project and tell my uncle; as long as he comes, not only will we get the funds, but we'll also directly intervene in the Provincial Transportation Department's project approval."