Chapter 340: Tampering with the election?

Jin Taihe only had two daughters, both of whom were already married, so it was quite spacious for the couple to live there.

At this time, Jin Taihe's wife had already finished cooking and placed the dishes on the table. She herself did not sit at the table but took her bowl and some food and went outside to eat. This made it clear that Jin Taihe had something to say to Su Xinghui.

Jin Taihe opened a bottle of wine and poured some for Su Xinghui, then poured a glass for himself. He raised his glass and said, "Come, Township Head Su, if there were any unpleasantries between us in the past, I hope you won't take them to heart."

Su Xinghui clinked glasses with Jin Taihe and said, "I don't think there were any unpleasantries between us."

Although this was a bit hypocritical, at this moment, Su Xinghui could only say so. In fact, there really wasn't any direct conflict between him and Jin Taihe. Jin Taihe himself wasn't inherently evil; it was just that his nephew was a bit disappointing, and he was a bit protective of his own.

Jin Taihe laughed heartily, "That's because Township Head Su is broad-minded."

Su Xinghui smiled slightly. He knew Jin Taihe must have other things to say, but of course, he wouldn't ask directly. He just drank with Jin Taihe, waiting for him to speak for himself.

Sure enough, after three rounds of drinks, Jin Taihe lowered his voice and said, "Township Head Su, there is one thing I must tell you."

Su Xinghui said, "What is it?"

Jin Taihe whispered, "Someone from the county found me and told me to do something about this election so that you wouldn't be elected as Township Head."

Jin Taihe had expected Su Xinghui to be shocked, but observing Su Xinghui's expression, he was disappointed. Su Xinghui just said faintly, "Oh?"

Tampering with an election was a big deal. If such a thing really happened, it would be a major event in Shangjun County, having a very unfavorable impact on Chen Hongfu, Su Xinghui, and even others.

For Chen Hongfu, if he couldn't realize the intentions of the County Party Committee in the election and Su Xinghui was voted out, he would definitely be seen by the County Party Committee as unable to control the situation and unsuitable to be the top leader. Giving leaders such an impression, what kind of future could he talk about?

For Su Xinghui, if he were voted out in the election, he would become a laughingstock. How could he carry out his work? What prestige would he have left? His best outcome would be to be transferred elsewhere. In that case, the agricultural industrialization of Meng Hu Ling, without him presiding over it, would likely die in the cradle.

This would leave a very bad impression on Lu Zhenghong, and his future would likely be very bleak.

Even for the Deputy Township Head who was elected through the competitive election, it might not be a good thing. As the biggest beneficiary, he would naturally be considered to have done the tampering himself. What kind of behavior is this? This is an act of sabotaging the election, an act of open bribery!

Of course, for this result, the higher authorities, in order to maintain their image, would likely swallow their pride and accept it, but his career as Deputy Township Head would likely be over.

For Su Xinghui, this was likely the biggest political crisis he had encountered since his rebirth. Jin Taihe had expected Su Xinghui to be shocked, or at least moved, but he didn't expect him to be so calm.

Jin Taihe thought Su Xinghui didn't know the seriousness of the matter and added, "These people want to harm you beyond redemption! Aren't you afraid?"

Su Xinghui nodded and said, "I know. If I let them succeed, I'm afraid I'll never be able to hold my head up again. But when things are upon you, what's the use of being afraid?"

Jin Taihe then realized that Su Xinghui didn't lack awareness of the seriousness of the matter; he was simply very confident. This ability to remain calm even when Mount Tai collapses before him made Jin Taihe admire him.

What he didn't know was that Su Xinghui's confidence came from his faith in himself. With what he had done in Meng Hu Ling, he still had the support of the people. And most of the township's People's Congress representatives were village cadres and villager representatives. Even if someone tampered with things, would they vote for someone else?

Su Xinghui felt this was unlikely. People have hearts. Even considering it from the perspective of interests, Su Xinghui being elected Deputy Township Head could lead them to poverty alleviation and prosperity. Did anyone else have this ability? He believed these representatives could see the pros and cons clearly.

Of course, if the vast majority of these villager representatives were blinded by greed and really did vote Su Xinghui out, Su Xinghui would accept it. Then he would never manage Meng Hu Ling's affairs again. He believed that with the more than 20 years of insight he gained from his rebirth, where couldn't he achieve a career?

This mentality was not mature. A truly mature politician would not pin his hopes on others; he would immediately deploy means to nip all buds of danger in the cradle. But Su Xinghui still had a heart full of boiling hot blood. He hoped to use this incident to see his weight in the hearts of the people.

Jin Taihe became a bit anxious and said, "Township Head Su, don't take this lightly. Those people didn't just talk to me; they must have found others. If they start acting, your election will be in danger."

Su Xinghui said, "Who are the people who found you?" ===== CHAPTER 342 =====