Chapter 829: It turns out to be Governor Zhao

Regarding this matter, Su Yang also wanted to know; originally he also wanted to ask Bai Zhantang about it today.

Eh? Weren't these people all supposed to take office after the New Year? How come they're all suddenly popping up now?

Bai Zhantang lit a cigarette, leaned back, half‑squinting his eyes, and said: "This person is the Deputy Director of the Education Department of the Education Bureau, named Zhao Nanxing."

This person has always been in the education system, over forty years old, and is relatively steady; this is the main reason the province decided to let him go down to serve as county magistrate.

But I've heard that although he looks steady, he has quite a few shady dealings behind the scenes, and his relationships with several female comrades in the office are ambiguous.

Originally he thought he would keep rising from the Education Bureau, but this matter of his was exposed, leaving him no choice but to be sent to your county.

Su Yang couldn't help frowning: "Isn't this kind of person essentially a sick promotion? Isn't his relationship with the office women unclear?"

If that's the case, then he surely also has relations with other women.

Under normal circumstances, shouldn't he be kept unmoving in his current position?

Bai Zhantang said: "How should I put this? Within the system, things aren't black and white; although this person's work style isn't great, he does have work ability."

What he's best at is using the rules to catch others' loopholes and launch sharp counterattacks.

Anyone he sets his sights on basically ends up badly; at the mildest, they get a serious warning.

Moreover, he has leadership recommendations from the Organization Department, and even Governor Zhao's side has nodded in approval.

So this matter was settled just like that; not a single member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee would quibble over a county‑division‑level appointment.

Logically speaking, besides the County Party Secretary, even the county magistrate wouldn't need to go through the province.

But who made your situation special?

With that said, Su Yang fully understood—actually, Zhao Nanxing had latched onto Governor Zhao's connection.

But whether he truly latched onto Governor Zhao or just his secretary is another matter.

But no matter what, anyone who gets Governor Zhao's nod absolutely cannot stand on the same side as him.

As for the reason, it's completely out in the open.

Moreover, from what's been said, Zhao Nanxing is clearly aimed at him.

At first hearing, it sounds a bit hard to grasp his meaning.

Bai Zhantang could see what Su Yang was thinking, and he said: "Actually, you don't need to worry too much; just do your work well, and someone will always notice."

Your disadvantage lies in your seniority—you've only been deputy county magistrate for a little over half a year since being a town mayor.

Otherwise, this time you should be able to move forward a bit.

There have even been rumors circulating that you'd be appointed executive vice county magistrate, but because Governor Zhao's side had a different opinion, it came to nothing.

Otherwise, you'd definitely be able to step forward half a pace this time.

Now it's just a regret, but given your ability, I think at most in a year and a half you'll definitely get a move.

After this batch of people goes down, the pressure on you will be enormous.

First, they themselves feel they're parachuted in, putting them half a step above others; add Zhao Nanxing, and your days will be rough.

But anyway, Zhao Nanxing's side probably won't target you in the short term; as for the reason, I think you can figure it out.

Besides, there's that deputy secretary sent down from Jingcheng who also serves as the County Party Secretary; as long as you manage your relationship with him well, even if Zhao Nanxing later wants to target you, he'll have to weigh it.

Su Yang felt bitter inside; from Bai Zhantang's perspective, understanding that he bears the label of the Old Zhou Family, getting along well with that person sent down from Jingcheng should not be a big problem.

As long as the relationship is handled properly, he can still face things calmly.

If that were really the case, Zhao Nanxing wouldn't even be worth looking at, but the problem is fundamentally not like that.

As for his saying that Zhao Nanxing at least won't target you for now, that's because the province's leadership is very dissatisfied with what's happened in Ganzhou Sheng over the past half year, and they'll definitely bring down punishment.

Under normal logic, it would definitely fall on the top person in charge of personnel, but now it sounds like it's not that.

That's why Tian Xiaofei is so timid.

But if the punishment really lands on Governor Zhao's head, then Zhao Nanxing would probably go berserk and strike at him.

In the dark, who knows how many people are watching him?

But he also felt embarrassed to explain things too clearly to Bai Zhantang, so he could only smile and say: "No matter who comes, as long as they can serve the people and handle affairs for the common folk, I'm happy."

When they arrive, my burden actually becomes lighter; as for the so‑called achievements, let them take them if they want.

To be honest, I really look forward to their early arrival; with my status, presiding over the whole county's work is totally in name only.

I've been barely holding on this period, already out of breath; if they don't come soon, I'm afraid I'll collapse.

Bai Zhantang hehe‑laughed and said: "Alright, stop saying one thing and meaning another; power is like poison—once you touch it, nobody can quit."

I never doubt your original intention and determination to work for the common people, the masses, and the county's economic development.

But I also don't believe you truly want to relinquish power or welcome someone above pressing down on you.

Now, anything you folks in the county want to do is basically your own wish, while those few people are fully supporting you.

At least up to now you haven't yet felt that sense of helplessness on the County Party Standing Committee.

Wait until they all arrive, then take a look at whether the few people surrounding you will still be the same as now.

I don't know whether they'll follow Zhao Nanxing's side, but a deputy secretary who holds the city‑wide cadre personnel power—even the city's cadres flock to him.

As for the county's cadres, that goes without saying—so you still need to have a mental preparation.

Many things should be compromised when compromise is called for, conceded when concession is called for; even if what you insist on is right, don't cling to it rigidly.

From the time you became town mayor onward, you've offended how many people and sent how many off to drink tea; you probably know the count in your heart.

In Lieshan Xian, although this term's team isn't entirely because of you, it's also because after you arrived you got them brought in.

Now you've already gained a notorious reputation; the nickname 'official‑field killer' has at least spread throughout Ganzhou Sheng.

If this time, once your new team's members are all present, the same thing as before happens again, even if you're right, your future could also be ruined.

So you must be extremely careful about this; based on your connections, I think if you really run into some rough patch, you can completely be transferred out of Lieshan Xian.

Today, borrowing the liquor's courage, this counts as a little reminder from me to you, though I hope you won't need it.