Chapter 1057: Do You Have Any Suggestions for Personnel Arrangements?

Zhaikai's voice sounded somewhat heavy: "Su Yang, you must have already seen the outcome of this handling. In fact, whether it's me, Mayor Huaizhong, or Minister Lu, we are all wondering whether we can give you a Commendation this time? After all, the lid that was sealed for so long was opened by you alone."

"But this time, as far as I know, it's not only the Provincial Party Committee that intervened, there is also pressure from other quarters. Honestly, your ability is strong and everyone sees it; you have indeed made many contributions."

"Just securing funding from the Ministry of Transport and getting the highway operational ahead of schedule is already dazzling; this is a definite achievement not only in the county but also for the Municipal Party Committee."

"However, as a leader Within the System, most don't like you, that's a fact. Because you are indeed too troublesome."

"No one wants to see the places they govern plagued by incident after incident, because the overwhelming majority are conservatives; they'd rather do nothing than cause trouble, just hoping to finish a term safely and then look for a promotion or transfer."

"This time, your notorious reputation as a 'political arena assassin' is indeed confirmed. Others seized on this leverage, believing that someone like you would never unite comrades, cannot be placed in a primary leadership role, so they removed you."

"That's not something I can comment on at my level; even if I could, I would be at a loss for words, because what they say is, after all, factual."

"But speaking objectively, I feel guilty toward you about this. Because if this issue doesn't explode now, it will eventually; when that bomb detonates, not only will all the county officials be wiped out, but I will also be affected."

"In other words, it's entirely because you shielded us from a disaster."

"In the end, aside from those who deserved punishment, everyone else was freed because of this, and only you are being kept in mind. Moreover, regarding your part, we have no say at all in the city."

Su Yang chuckled and said, "Secretary Zhaikai, your words are better than anything. Moreover, I should thank you for your tolerance; if this were elsewhere, the leadership would have already kicked down the door to find me."

"For the benefit of the Common People and in fighting these corrupt elements, I have no regrets. As for being removed from office, it's not my first time; every six months, if I'm not removed, I would feel a bit unaccustomed."

Zhaikai sighed and said, "Then do you have any suggestions for the personnel in your county? After all, the original team was almost completely wiped out, and those who have persisted until now and share your mind, I think there are probably none left."

Su Yang knew Lao Zhao was looking out for him; it's an undeniable fact that he felt a bit aggrieved.

He didn't hold back, and climbed the pole: "Secretary Zhaikai, you know the situation in our county. We are moving from the previous single, stagnant, falsely prosperous economic model to a diversified, parallel new era; investment attraction has achieved results beyond expectations, and most factories are now built and entering the production phase."

"Our original Twin Ditch Large Koji Winery has also undergone restructuring and reform, getting back on track."

"But compared to that, the planting and breeding bases we incubated ourselves and the soon-to-launch dairy plant are the future pillars."

"All of these concretely bring benefits to the Common People; if we maintain this pace and model, within at most three years, our county's economy can definitely vie for a top ten spot in the city and even the province."

"But to keep this model going, I think only our current head of the Organization Department, Comrade Chen Bo, can help implement it."

"Ideally we would have absolute say in the county; otherwise you know our current situation. There's a Municipal Party Committee Deputy Secretary standing there; if you have any proposals, others will find it hard to obey."

Zhaikai caught the meaning in Su Yang's words and laughed, "You kid are famously slick! Rest assured, Zhang Jiangbo, because of this incident, keeping his current position is already a blessing. Even if he isn't reassigned elsewhere, he won't interfere much in the county; I'll discuss that with him personally."

"As for Comrade Chen Bo you mentioned, I am familiar with him. He has always been a leader in the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department, has good connections, and is highly recognized by the Organization Department leadership. I think appointing him as County Magistrate first shouldn't be a big issue; later, it depends on his own effort."

Su Yang's heart suddenly trembled: Chen Bo's background is indeed unfathomable. Previously he vaguely thought there might be a link with Minister Lu, but he never imagined his roots lie in the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department.

The next step should be to directly succeed Zhao Nanxing's position, likely no problem. According to earlier statements, Zhang Jiangbo may serve until the end of the year; so if that's the case, after Chen Bo takes over Zhao Nanxing's role, there will still be half a year of sprint time.

Compared to himself, Chen Bo has almost no shortcomings; his resume is indeed solid across the board. Given the county's situation, his chances of becoming County Party Committee Secretary later are high.

As long as Chen Bo can become County Party Committee Secretary, the county's affairs will truly be worry‑free; he will also handle all personnel arrangements impeccably.

After hanging up, his mission in Lieshan Xian seemed completed, and he felt considerably lighter.

He thought, since he's already been removed, he'll find a place to wander and look around, or else go home to spend more time with Zhou Ruohan. As for Old Zhou's matter, indeed it's not something he can get involved in, nor can he ask about it.

At that level, every move can be called a political decision; a grassroots junior official can only wait and watch the news.

Reflecting on the roughly year‑plus he's endured, he's truly been through a lot, from Huatian Town to Xiushui Xiang, then to Lieshan Xian; almost every place's chief official has been taken down by his meddling. Looking back, his reputation as a 'political arena assassin' is now cemented.

But he doesn't care; as the saying goes, one must not forget the original intention to achieve the end.

Even if he offends some unscrupulous officials today, even if he sends them to 'have a meal', even if they keep him in mind, retaliate, or curse him maliciously, as long as the Common People can give a thumbs‑up and speak his praises, he is satisfied.

He was thinking that when the hospital room door was knocked again. A head poked in: "May I ask if County Magistrate Su is here?"

Su Yang hummed, thinking to himself what was happening, who had come, and why they were so polite.

When the visitor entered, Su Yang smiled; it was his old colleague from Huatian Town, Li Chunsheng. However, Li Chunsheng did not go straight to the bedside, but stood at the doorway waiting.

Su Yang looked closely and saw that it was Deputy Secretary Gao Fengmin of Jincheng County, accompanied by several comrades who previously worked in Huatian Town and Xiushui Xiang.