Chapter 813: Collective Unity Around Su Yang

Hou Junlai and Zhou Yanru could tell that this was a protest on behalf of Su Yang.

The two of them immediately fell in step.

"Exactly, the higher Organization Department's personnel decisions, I think, lack some consideration."

"I've been doing organization work for so many years; shouldn't we prioritize promoting locally? Shouldn't we prioritize those who have made outstanding contributions in the county?"

"This time the situation in our county is rather extreme; according to organizational principles, some cadres will be parachuted in, but we also need to promote locally those cadres who have principles, conviction, ideals, resolve and ability."

"Even a small step forward—could it be that they have never fought for anything?"

Hou Junlai, eyes wide, said, "When the higher department does this, it leaves us disheartened."

"If everyone only thinks of reaping benefits, of picking fruit, while the truly outstanding cadres who have contributed and worked hard receive no recognition or promotion, what belief will those people have to stay grounded and put work first?"

Chen Bo said, "Most of the personnel appointments this time were not decided by the Municipal Party Committee's Organization Department; many were drafted directly by the province. The Municipal Party Committee's Organization Department only went through a procedure, and they lack the ability to object."

"Moreover, at this critical moment, everyone in the Municipal Party Committee's Organization Department is nervous; no one wants to create trouble for themselves now. The Organization Department Head's issues have already been settled, and some people fear they might be implicated."

"Now, doing the job well is not acceptable, doing it badly is even worse, not doing it at all is also unacceptable; I truly don't know how to proceed."

Su Yang knew what they meant, especially the internal matters of the Organization Department that Chen Bo mentioned; he understood them even more clearly.

Now is Minister Lu's critical moment to advance; not only is he truly powerless regarding this matter, even if he had a way, it would probably not be appropriate to act now.

Some people in the province saw this opportunity, so they have been aggressively placing their own people down.

What he hadn't expected was that this group arrived so quickly.

Weren't they previously agreed not to come within a short time? It seems they came as soon as they heard the wind.

These past two days his thoughts have been focused on work, and he hasn't paid much attention to these people's affairs.

But now, hearing that they will arrive before the New Year, he indeed feels a bit upset.

Could it be that his work has been too aggressive? Do these people think they won't achieve any results later?

However, in front of everyone, even though he feels dissatisfied, if it harms future unity, he still cannot speak up.

"Alright, regarding this matter, I've heard a bit; the county's situation is indeed severely detrimental, so many personnel decisions were directly intervened and finalized by the province."

"In the city, having one or two slots would be good enough."

"Personally, it's already quite good; this time the matter wasn't slapped with a board, wasn't implicated, so I thank heaven and earth."

"We cadres are just a brick of the organization; we move wherever needed."

"The organization placed me in this post, indicating my ability, seniority, and resume; I can only work in this post."

"Everyone must trust the organization's decision; regardless of who comes, regardless of when they come, we must unite and do the existing work well."

"As for me, I rose from the Township Party Committee Secretary position; it hasn't been long, and now I can only say I've adapted to the current work."

"How could one violate promotion rules at this critical moment?"

"So, I understand everyone's intentions, and I also express gratitude for everyone's goodwill."

"But we need not dwell on this any longer; as the saying goes, just trust the organization."

There were things Su Yang didn't say; when these people arrive, early or late, he really doesn't need to care.

Even Zhang Jiangbo's arrival didn't worry him much.

Hou Junlai said, "No matter what, regardless of how the county's situation changes, I think we comrades who have experienced this upheaval together and have pulled the county's work back onto track must unite tightly together."

"To contribute greater strength to Lieshan County's future development, we must not become fickle and abandon our ideals and original aspirations just because some high‑ranking officials have arrived."

Zhou Yanru said, "Of course, we came together through wind and rain; we must be in the same boat."

"Moreover, it must be clear: Su Yang must be the core, we must resolutely support Su Yang's vision, develop Lieshan County's economy, and provide the common people of Lieshan County with concrete beneficial policies."

"We don't need a few leaders there just shouting slogans, holding meetings, organizing study sessions, and achieving nothing."

"If it truly reaches that point, it would be irresponsible to the common people of Lieshan County and a betrayal of the organization."

Chen Bo, upon seeing the two, thought to himself: "You two are so lofty, you think you're something?"

I started the ball, but I haven't spoken yet; I originally wanted to be subtle, then proceed gradually, and finally pour out my heart directly.

As a result, you two beat me to it, but I can't fall behind.

He said, "If something is detrimental to unity, we must not speak; if something is detrimental to the organization, we must not do it."

"But the right things must be upheld; the work done for the people's interests and the common folk must withstand pressure."

In the current team there are just the four of us; any matter is easy to discuss, there is no dissent.

"But if we wait until the Secretary and the County Magistrate arrive, some situations might get out of control if not handled properly."

"After all, the County Party Standing Committee isn't just the four of us; it has eleven members."

"But here I will state my stance: in the future, regardless of who comes, whether they shout slogans or hold those meaningless study meetings, I will give them face."

"However, when it comes to key issues of the whole county's development that conflict with County Magistrate Su's development ideas, even the Secretary or County Magistrate cannot sway me here."

"All these years I've worked in the Organization Department; I've seen all sorts of cadres, especially those who just shout slogans, which make up 80%."

"It is precisely these people who delay local development, and often they are the ones who, because their superficial work looks good, can still get promoted."

"Someone like County Magistrate Su, who does real work, ends up becoming a scapegoat taking the blame for them."

"From now on, regardless of what happens or what difficulties arise, I will definitely carry out work under County Magistrate Su's correct leadership."

His words became even more blunt; after all, he is the Organization Department Head, and compared with Su Yang, the standing‑committee vice county magistrate, he has more say in the team.

Yet he lowered his own status, vigorously championing Su Yang, letting Su Yang bear the banner.

Hou Junlai and Zhou Yanru couldn't help but exclaim internally, "Whoa, okay, he's younger than us, his mind is more agile, his scope is broad, yet he handles it so precisely."

Su Yang said, "Minister Chen's words are beyond my capacity; the few of us present should unite under Secretary Zhou's leadership, firmly do our work, and fulfill the mission bestowed upon us by the times and the people."

"By the way, who are the ones coming? Do we have concrete information now?"