Chapter 783

Su Yang was also straightforward; he said: "We already drafted a list earlier; we're just waiting for the department head to take office, then we'll bring it up for discussion at the meeting."

Chen Bo said with a smile: "Actually, everyone supports you like this. Once you settle the matter yourself, just go through the meeting process. At least for now, everyone definitely has no objections; even if someone does, they'd probably wait until other team members take office before speaking."

Lu Zhi Xin also said: "Yes, Su Yang, although you're mainly focused on economic development now, you still need to pay attention to personnel work. After all, work depends on people; as long as you hold personnel authority, everything can be discussed."

"Since you're back, I'll return to the city tomorrow; the development of Lieshan Xian will entirely rely on you. Not only are we in the city watching, but the province is also keeping an eye on you, hoping you'll deliver satisfactory results."

Su Yang said: "Our county's first investment promotion project is the agricultural trade market; it opens tomorrow. I sincerely invite you to attend the opening ceremony to give the comrades some encouragement."

Lu Zhi Xin said: "Su Yang, under normal circumstances, if all members of your team were present and you led this project, my presence on stage would help you. But now you're presiding over the county's work, and this project was also initiated by you; attending the opening ceremony will, to some extent, further establish your prestige."

"So I won't go. Also, you should quickly resolve the matter of your winery; it will be a bright spot on your resume later. If you truly can't find a suitable investor, then follow the method I mentioned earlier and let the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission take over."

Su Yang said with a smile: "Thank you, Department Head Lu, for your concern. We will resolve this matter as soon as possible. In future work, please continue to look after us, Department Head Lu."

Afterwards, he said to Chen Bo: "Regarding personnel adjustments in our county, they are indeed urgent. However, all personnel adjustments are collectively deliberated and decided, not based on any one person's will. So, Department Head Chen, please take these two days to look for suitable candidates to recommend; if you find any, submit them together."

Chen Bo couldn't help but shudder slightly upon hearing that. Logically, as the newly appointed Organization Department Head in charge of personnel, even if benefits were distributed evenly in Lieshan Xian's situation, he wouldn't get a share.

First, he just arrived and has no idea what those people were like before; second, everything is now presided over by Su Yang, and the remaining few standing committee members of the County Party Committee leadership, including the Deputy Secretary, all strongly support Su Yang, leaving others with hardly any say.

Of course, if the standing committee were healthy, his voice as Organization Department Head would carry great weight, and his vote would be crucial within the team; even the top leader would actively extend an olive branch to him. Nevertheless, even in this situation, Su Yang still has to give him a quota, which forces him to view Su Yang differently.

To be frank, at their level, everyone knows that the heavier the personnel authority one holds, the more stable one's position in the county. Otherwise, why would newly appointed officials often visit veteran cadres and leaders? The fundamental reason lies here.

He said: "Thank you, County Magistrate Su, for the opportunity, but I probably don't have any suitable candidates to recommend; if I do, I will submit them following organizational procedures."

After finishing at the barbecue stall, Su Yang and Chen Bo together sent Lu Zhi Xin to the Lieshan Grand Hotel. Su Yang himself returned to the County Party Committee guesthouse; Chen Bo, having just arrived today, was temporarily arranged to stay at the Lieshan Grand Hotel as well, and later will basically be the same, staying at the County Party Committee guesthouse.

The next afternoon, Su Yang attended the opening ceremony of the agricultural trade market. Because of this special period, the ceremony's significance was especially profound. Nearly all leading cadres of Lieshan Xian attended, which could be said to have given Liu Zixuan full face.

Liu Zixuan also made a guarantee before everyone, stating he would adhere to the principle of low margins and high volume, good quality and low prices, fully securing the livelihood consumption of Lieshan Xian.

Of course, Su Yang also had to show his stance; he publicly pledged not to raise the rent for the land used by the agricultural trade market for at least ten years, and also granted certain tax reductions.

Even so, Liu Zixuan pouted, looking displeased, and muttered: "You're pretending everything's fine while giving us benefits here; actually, if we did this in another county, they'd give us a plot of land. You're being hypocritically generous, but it's really nothing. Besides, I've already contacted Tian Xiaofei about taking over the winery, and you're really not being sincere."

Su Yang asked: "When will Tian Xiaofei and his group arrive? The issue of the Shuanggou Daqu winery can't be dragged on any longer; it must be resolved."

Liu Zixuan said: "Wasn't he supposed to come in these two days? Could Tian Xiaofei have stood us up? That shouldn't happen; even if he could do such a thing, his family wouldn't allow it."

While they were talking, Su Yang's phone rang; he picked up and saw an unfamiliar number. He stepped to a quieter spot and answered: "This is Su Yang, may I ask who's speaking?"

From the other end came his very familiar voice: "Hello, County Magistrate Su, I'm Tian Xiaofei. I previously promised to take over your winery; I've already contacted an investor. We'll rush to your county tonight and bring the people, but whether we can reach an agreement is not my concern."

This is very much in line with Tian Xiaofei's modus operandi; to him, it's just a task—get it done.

Su Yang didn't care either; as long as Tian Xiaofei agrees, the deal will certainly be made; otherwise, there wouldn't be this matter at all—it's just Tian Xiaofei putting on airs to try to manipulate him.

He also wasn't indulging Tian Xiaofei: "Oh, is that so? If you really mean that, then Tian Shao had better not come; otherwise, letting you make a wasted trip wouldn't be appropriate. Although Lieshan Xian's situation isn't easy, our winery indeed needs restructuring, but we don't necessarily need you to solve it. With no guarantees at all, what's there to discuss? I represent the County Party Committee and County Government—understand?"

Tian Xiaofei's face literally turned green with anger; this investment will definitely happen, and he will certainly act as the white knight, but he's still unhappy inside, wanting to use this opportunity to manipulate Su Yang, then deliberately make things difficult for Su Yang at the negotiation table.

As it turned out, no one expected that as soon as he opened his mouth, Su Yang would shut him down. If he were a normal investor, he'd surely turn and leave, but he doesn't dare; even if Su Yang were to curse his ancestors eighteen generations over, he'd still have to grit his teeth and go take over.

"Fine, Su Yang, you're something—don't think I'm really afraid of you; you'll find out when the time comes!"