Chapter 2363: Zheng

This time, the head of the Provincial Organization Department's research team was Vice Minister Bian Junhao, a loyal subordinate of Zheng Yanjun; Zheng Yanjun had assigned him to lead this team, a high-level arrangement that signaled his serious attention to this research.

This research focused on organizational work—the domain overseen by the county committee—so Su Xinghui, Deputy County Party Secretary Liu Yanqi, and Organization Minister Chen Shiqun attended the welcome banquet for the research team.

Bian Junhao was a cadre around fifty years old, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, refined and cultured, embodying the typical demeanor of an organizational cadre; he smiled at everyone, exuding warmth.

Upon seeing Su Xinghui, Bian Junhao warmly extended his right hand and said, "Comrade Xinghui, hello!"

Before coming here, Zheng Yanjun had instructed Bian Junhao to treat Su Xinghui with courtesy; naturally, he phrased it delicately, saying local cadres deserved respect—but Bian Junhao knew full well that Su Xinghui's status was extraordinary, and even Zheng Yanjun could not underestimate him.

Bian Junhao also understood Zheng Yanjun could not say it outright, so he spoke indirectly; Bian Junhao naturally would not expose this, and he assured Zheng Yanjun he would show proper respect to local cadres.

Thus, when he met Su Xinghui, he was especially courteous, and Su Xinghui did not offend him—he firmly shook Bian Junhao's hand and said, "Minister Bian, welcome to Chongjin County for your research!"

Bian Junhao gripped Su Xinghui's hand and shook it vigorously several times before letting go, then shook hands with Liu Yanqi and Chen Shiqun—but this time he was noticeably more reserved; at his rank, there was no need to be overly polite, just to maintain basic courtesy.

In the past two years, too many senior cadres had come to Chongjin County for inspections, but this was the first time the Organization Department had sent a research team—so Liu Yanqi and Chen Shiqun were both thrilled.

They finally believed Su Xinghui's claim that this would become a political achievement—not empty words—after all, the Provincial Organization Department had sent a research team, led by a vice minister, a high enough level to prove the Provincial Committee's serious attention to this cadre evaluation system.

At the welcome banquet, Liu Yanqi and Chen Shiqun repeatedly toasted Bian Junhao and the research team members; Bian Junhao, in high spirits, revealed some insider information: if the implementation of this cadre evaluation system proved truly effective, it might be rolled out across the entire province.

This made Liu Yanqi and Chen Shiqun even more excited; although this cadre evaluation system was proposed by Su Xinghui, and his credit could not be taken away, they were the direct implementers, and their execution had been thorough—so their contributions could not be ignored.

Liu Yanqi and Chen Shiqun toasted even more frequently, their eagerness plainly visible on their faces; Su Xinghui watched from the side, amused, but he naturally said nothing—the more eager they were, the better it was; Su Xinghui no longer pursued personal credit or achievements—he had too many already, enough to secure his promotion; now it was just a matter of waiting out his seniority.

Su Xinghui wanted this evaluation system extended across the province—for the benefit of the country and the people.

Of course, it also benefited him, because until now Su Xinghui had primarily held government positions; while he was indeed skilled in economic development, he had yet to prove equal competence in Party work.

With this cadre evaluation system, he proved he was equally capable in Party and mass organization work—this comprehensive ability greatly enhanced his image in leaders' eyes and laid a solid foundation for future higher leadership roles.

Su Xinghui also drank a toast with Bian Junhao, who asked, "Comrade Xinghui, I heard you personally designed this cadre evaluation system?"

Su Xinghui replied, "That's not entirely accurate—I only drafted a general framework; many specific details were worked out by Comrade Yanqi and Secretary Shiqun."

Hearing Su Xinghui's words, Liu Yanqi and Chen Shiqun were deeply moved; they looked expectantly at Bian Junhao—they had never expected Su Xinghui to say this; they knew well that the evaluation system Su Xinghui had originally written was already highly refined, and their revisions were minimal.

Su Xinghui said this to encourage Liu Yanqi and Chen Shiqun's enthusiasm, prompting them to actively implement the cadre evaluation system and embed it deeply in Chongjin County.

Bian Junhao, hearing this, smiled at Liu Yanqi and Chen Shiqun—this was, out of respect for Su Xinghui, giving them face; his smile made Liu Yanqi and Chen Shiqun even more excited.

After smiling, Bian Junhao turned back to Su Xinghui and said, "Comrade Xinghui, could you write a theoretical article based on this cadre evaluation system for publication in the Provincial Committee's internal reference?"

Bian Junhao's suggestion made Su Xinghui pause, then he nodded and said, "Fine, thank you, Minister Bian!"

Bian Junhao waved his hand. "Comrade Xinghui, don't thank me—it's Deputy Secretary Zheng's suggestion. He said your cadre evaluation system is excellent, reasonable, and highly operational, capable of promoting truly outstanding cadres, worthy of study by all organizational cadres across the province. If you write this article yourself, it will surely help them understand."

Su Xinghui nodded. "Alright, I'll write this article as soon as possible."

For a leading cadre, achievements in theoretical writing are also important; practical ability alone, without theoretical depth, does not make a qualified cadre—this is the "Three Immortalities" of establishing virtue, merit, and words.

Thus, many contemporary leading cadres value publishing theoretical articles; some may lack the ability to write eloquently themselves, so they maintain dedicated secretarial teams to draft articles under their names.

Su Xinghui, however, is a rare cadre who possesses both practical ability and theoretical depth, and is also highly skilled in writing; so far, he has published articles in many newspapers and internal references, generating significant reactions.

Now, if he publishes a substantial article on organizational work, the benefits to him are obvious—it will prove his comprehensive capabilities.

In truth, for Su Xinghui, a theoretical article in an internal reference meant little—he could publish in any newspaper, even the Central Committee's internal reference, without difficulty; but Zheng Yanjun's move was a gesture of goodwill, and Su Xinghui accepted it.

Su Xinghui held no ill will toward Zheng Yanjun; his son Zheng Hanchao had clashed with Su Xinghui several times, and each time Zheng Hanchao came out worse off—Su Xinghui suffered no loss, so he naturally did not dwell on it.

Besides, Zheng Yanjun was now cooperating well with Ke Zhifang; Su Xinghui felt no psychological burden accepting his goodwill.

Bian Junhao raised his cup with a smile. "Let me toast you all—thank you for your warm hospitality!"