Chapter 1892

Chongjin County was a county belonging to Chengshui City in the north of Jiangyou Province. It was located at the northernmost end of Chengshui City, bordering the Yangtze River to the north and Yanglan Lake to the south. Within its borders, rivers and lakes crisscrossed, so it was indeed the place "nestled between the river and the lake" that Yu Junchu spoke of.

The northwestern part of Chongjin County was a hilly area, while other areas were alluvial plains. In this respect, the natural conditions were indeed similar to Shangjun County.

To the northwest of Chongjin County, across the river, was Xiangjia County in Hudong Province, and to its northeast, across the river, was Xizhuang County in Wannan Province. Therefore, Chongjin County could be considered a thoroughfare for three provinces. Since ancient times, it had been a busy ferry crossing, and because "ferry" is "jin," Chongjin County got its name from this.

Su Xinghui chose Chongjin County naturally because the climate was similar to Shangjun County and Jiangcheng, making it easier for Lu Xiaoya and the child to adapt. As for it being easier to achieve political results there, he hadn't thought about that; for him, work was the same everywhere.

Of course, the most important reason was that it was nestled between the river and the lake, which was exactly the place most prone to flooding. He remembered that in his past life, the Yangtze River main embankment in Chongjin County had also breached, causing severe disaster. Su Xinghui hoped that by going to Chongjin County, he could change history and prevent the embankment from breaching again.

If he couldn't change history, what would be the meaning of his rebirth?

Ke Zhifang also thought for a moment. Clearly, he was thinking about where Chongjin County was. Although he was now the Governor of Jiangyou Province, he had only been there for about a week, and he wasn't as familiar with the situation in Jiangyou Province as Yu Junchu, so he had to sort it out in his mind.

After thinking for a while, Ke Zhifang remembered where Chongjin County was. He nodded and said, "Alright, then you go to Chongjin County and be a County Magistrate first. Actually, I was hoping you could be the County Party Committee Secretary directly, but you were only promoted to Executive Deputy County Magistrate this year. If you suddenly become the County Party Committee Secretary, I estimate there will be some public criticism. It's better to be a County Magistrate first. As long as you achieve results, I will let you become the County Party Committee Secretary immediately."

It was indeed the case. Su Xinghui was only twenty-six years old and had only been promoted to Executive Deputy County Magistrate this year. If he were to become the County Party Committee Secretary directly, it would indeed be shocking, and quite a few people would certainly oppose it. Even if Ke Zhifang were a Governor, it wouldn't be easy to force it through, so it was very appropriate for Su Xinghui to be a County Magistrate now.

Su Xinghui would go to Chongjin County to be the County Magistrate this year, and after achieving results next year, by the time next year was over, he would have been a County Magistrate for two years. His political achievements and qualifications would be sufficient, and it would be logical to promote him to County Party Committee Secretary then.

Actually, if possible, Ke Zhifang wanted Su Xinghui to become the County Party Committee Secretary directly more than anyone else, so that he could truly take charge on his own. The power of a County Party Committee Secretary was much greater than that of a County Magistrate.

Su Xinghui nodded and said, "No problem, I'll be the County Magistrate first."

Ke Zhifang frowned again and said, "But the economic foundation of Chongjin County can't compare to your Shangjun County, and it's still a long way behind Changshan County now. Do you want to find a county with a better economy?"

Su Xinghui smiled and said, "No matter how poor Chongjin County's economy is, could it be worse than Changshan County two years ago?"

Ke Zhifang laughed. "You're not wrong about that. Chongjin County's annual GDP is probably about 500 to 600 million, which is still stronger than Changshan two years ago. I hope that after you go there, you will have immediate results. Can you do it?"

Su Xinghui couldn't help but think of the great flood next year. With this great flood, it would probably be very difficult for Chongjin County's GDP to have immediate growth. His main energy would now have to be placed on flood prevention and resistance, and I'm afraid he wouldn't have much energy left for the economy.

However, since Ke Zhifang had placed such high expectations on him, he certainly couldn't lose heart. He nodded and said, "Uncle Ke, don't worry!"

Hearing Su Xinghui say this, Ke Zhifang felt relieved. He asked again, "By the way, your child is still young. Now that you're transferring to Chongjin County, won't it have any impact on him?"

Su Xinghui said, "The problem shouldn't be big, but I still have to go home and discuss it with the child's mother. So, I can only confirm the transfer to Jiangyou Province after the child's mother agrees."

Ke Zhifang nodded and said, "This is a matter of reason. Although we must do our work well, we cannot ignore our families. The family is our backing! Only when the family is harmonious can our careers flourish. Go back and do a good job with your wife. If you need me to do any work, just give me a call."

Ke Zhifang was now thirsty for talent, and he didn't even hesitate to personally do work for Lu Xiaoya for Su Xinghui's sake. But this was also normal; Su Xinghui was not an ordinary talent. With his ability to stir things up, and the fact that he would have immediate results wherever he went, he alone was worth a million soldiers!

How could Ke Zhifang let such a great general, or even a commander, slip away?

Su Xinghui nodded, and Ke Zhifang said again, "By the way, I will personally call your father-in-law and Secretary Gu to explain."

Lu Zhenghong was Su Xinghui's father-in-law. If Ke Zhifang wanted to transfer Su Xinghui, he naturally had to greet Lu Zhenghong. As for Gu Shanmin, when they met in the capital last time, Gu Shanmin had told Ke Zhifang with great regret that he wanted Su Xinghui to work in the capital, but Su Xinghui had refused. Therefore, Ke Zhifang also needed to explain to Gu Shanmin.

Otherwise, Gu Shanmin would inevitably have some thoughts about Su Xinghui: "I asked you to come to the capital, and you didn't come, but when Ke Zhifang asked you to go to Jiangyou Province, you went. What does this mean?"

Of course, with Gu Shanmin's character and bearing, he wouldn't be so petty, but it was still very necessary for Ke Zhifang to explain in advance. This was a matter of etiquette and respect.

Su Xinghui nodded and said, "Alright."

Ke Zhifang still looked overjoyed. "With you coming to help me, this is much better!"

Yu Junchu said, "Uncle Ke, you have to thank me. If I hadn't helped speak for you, Xinghui probably wouldn't have agreed."

Ke Zhifang glared at him and said, "You still have the nerve to say that? The effect of your speaking for me wasn't very good."

The three of them looked at each other and laughed out loud together.

Su Xinghui stood up and said, "Uncle Ke, then I'll go out first. Otherwise, the people outside will probably be anxious."

Ke Zhifang looked at the watch on his wrist. Sure enough, their long talk had already lasted more than an hour. The county and city leaders outside were probably already anxious. Although he didn't care much about those people's opinions, necessary etiquette still had to be observed.

He nodded and said, "Alright, get some rest early. Tomorrow you go back and discuss it with your wife."

Su Xinghui and Yu Junchu went out together. Yu Junchu came to Su Xinghui's room, and the two sat opposite each other. Su Xinghui smiled and said, "Brother Junchu, you tricked me into coming to Jiangyou. What exactly is your intention?"

Yu Junchu said, "Let's work together in Jiangyou Province to accomplish a great cause and wash away the old, filthy winds of Jiangyou Province. Wouldn't that be delightful?"

Su Xinghui looked at Yu Junchu's passionate appearance, and the passion in his own heart couldn't help but be stirred up. He laughed and said, "Alright, with Brother Junchu, even if this Jiangyou Province is a dragon's den or a tiger's lair, we will break into it and turn this place upside down."

Yu Junchu laughed out loud. "Good, good, good! When you arrive in Jiangyou Province, we'll drink a few more cups of wine!"

Su Xinghui shook his head and said, "I'm afraid there won't be much time to drink now. When I go to Chongjin, I have to stand firm."

Yu Junchu nodded and said, "Then when you've planted the peach trees well enough, we'll drink a few more cups of wine!"