Chapter 3217

Moreover, Liang Pu does not just read books to death or read dead books; he frequently reads reports in newspapers and is able to combine the economic theories he has learned with economic cases to conduct analysis, which is even more commendable.

What surprised Su Xinghui even more was that Liang Pu was very clear about his governing experiences in Shangjun, Changshan, and Chongjin, knowing them like the back of his hand, and he would often use these to cite examples to verify some of his own viewpoints.

Su Xinghui said with a smile, "Liang Pu, it seems you know me quite well."

Liang Pu said with some embarrassment, "Mayor Su, I do indeed frequently read reports about your deeds."

Wan Ronghua exchanged a glance with Su Xinghui again. The meaning in Wan Ronghua's eyes was very clear: it seems this Liang Pu is still a fan of Su Xinghui; perhaps he came to apply because he was influenced by Su Xinghui.

Wan Ronghua said to Liang Pu, "You said you want to do some concrete things, so if you are accepted, where do you hope to work?"

Liang Pu said without hesitation, "I want to go to the most arduous grassroots level to work; the most remote township would be fine."

Wan Ronghua said with some surprise, "The conditions in such places are very arduous; do you think you can handle it?"

Liang Pu said, "I know. Mayor Su went to work in the most remote township in his county right after graduating from university. I also come from a rural background, so there is nothing I cannot handle."

Wan Ronghua and Su Xinghui asked a few more questions and then gave Liang Pu a test paper with some essay questions and several topics for argumentative essays; Liang Pu could choose any one of the topics to write an argumentative essay.

Liang Pu began to work earnestly as soon as he received the paper. Wan Ronghua and Su Xinghui left the conference room, letting Liang Pu take the test alone inside so that he could be more relaxed.

Wan Ronghua took out a cigarette case and handed it to Su Xinghui. Su Xinghui shook his head, so Wan Ronghua lit a cigarette for himself and started smoking. He was an old smoker; he hadn't smoked at all while talking to Liang Pu just now, and now he could finally satisfy his craving.

After taking a deep drag of his cigarette, Wan Ronghua said, "Mayor Su, it seems this Liang Pu really admires you!"

Su Xinghui said, "Sigh, I am ashamed."

Wan Ronghua laughed, "What is there to be ashamed of? It's a good thing to be admired by someone; it's a pity that not many people admire me."

Su Xinghui laughed out loud.

Wan Ronghua said, "What do you think of him?"

Su Xinghui said, "I think his theoretical knowledge is quite solid. Let's see how his essay is written. Of course, whether he can handle the position given to him will still have to be tested in practice."

Wan Ronghua said, "Then if he really has ability, shall we really put him in a remote township?"

Su Xinghui said, "If he wants to go to a remote township, let him go. Such places are very good for tempering people. When I first started working, didn't I also go to work in a remote township?"

Wan Ronghua nodded and said, "I also think townships are very tempering, but isn't it a waste of talent to let a master's graduate from Beijing University like him work in a township?"

Su Xinghui said, "That doesn't matter. Actually, if he can do a good job in the township, then we can transfer him up and let him go to a more important work post."

Su Xinghui had another implication he didn't say out loud, but Wan Ronghua could hear it: if he couldn't even do a good job in a township, how could he do a good job in an important post? Practice is the only criterion for testing truth, after all.

Wan Ronghua said, "You are right. Alright, let's let him work in the township for a period of time first. I'm just afraid that if we put him in a township, other applicants will think our treatment isn't good. If no one comes to apply in the future, that would be a loss."

Su Xinghui said, "When we attract talent, we want to attract people who are willing to do things and can do things. If we attract people who only seek pleasure, then there is no need to introduce them. Isn't someone like Liang Pu willing to go to the most arduous places to work?"

Wan Ronghua nodded and said, "You are right. People who really want to achieve a career are actually willing to go to those remote and arduous places to work. However, we still have to employ people according to their talents; we cannot force someone suitable for working in government organs to go down to the townships."