116: Chapter 116 What the superiors do, the inferiors follow (Part Two)

Secretary Wan Xiaohan nodded; he understood.

Minister Ma Fuqiang hadn't named anyone, but the direction was already clearly defined.

A young cadre from the political and legal sector, at the section chief level, who needed the experience of serving as a township Party Committee secretary.

In Changyuan County, there was only one person who met these criteria.

"Secretary Wan, you are a veteran of the organization system; there are some things I don't need to elaborate on."

Executive Deputy Minister Zhou Xin set down his teacup, his tone becoming a bit more relaxed.

"Minister Ma Fuqiang's intention is that this matter must follow the formal organizational procedures."

"Nominations, vetting, Standing Committee discussions—not a single step can be skipped. The appointment of cadres must both reflect the organization's intentions and stand up to scrutiny."

"Please rest assured regarding that, Executive Deputy Minister Zhou."

Secretary Wan Xiaohan said solemnly, "The Lujiang Municipal Committee will certainly act in accordance with organizational principles."

"We will consider the cultivation and appointment of young cadres comprehensively, placing the most suitable cadre in the most suitable position."

Executive Deputy Minister Zhou Xin nodded and said nothing more.

The two chatted for a while longer about the recent situation in the province and some work-related matters, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed.

Around four o'clock, Executive Deputy Minister Zhou Xin stood up to leave. Secretary Wan Xiaohan walked him downstairs, and they shook hands to say goodbye.

Returning to his office, Secretary Wan Xiaohan stood by the window for a while, picked up the phone, and dialed Secretary Lin Juncai's number.

"Comrade Juncai, do you have a moment? Come by my office and sit for a while."

Secretary Lin Juncai arrived within ten minutes. He was a mayor who had worked his way up step by step from the county level, and in the few years he had been working with Secretary Wan Xiaohan, they had collaborated well.

Although the two sometimes had differing opinions, they were able to reach a consensus on the general direction.

Secretary Wan Xiaohan recounted the matter of Executive Deputy Minister Zhou Xin's visit to Lvjiang City, without adding any embellishments, simply relaying Minister Ma Fuqiang's line of thinking exactly as it was.

After listening, Secretary Lin Juncai was silent for a moment.

"Minister Ma Fuqiang's meaning is very clear."

Secretary Lin Juncai spoke, his tone steady.

"Young cadre, political and legal sector, section chief level, township Party Committee secretary... putting these four conditions together, the implication is already very obvious."

"That is how I understand it as well."

Secretary Wan Xiaohan nodded and said, "Comrade Weidong has done well at the Public Security Bureau, but staying in the political and legal system for too long will indeed limit his perspective."

"Going down to serve a term as a township Party Committee secretary will be beneficial for him."

Secretary Lin Juncai glanced at Secretary Wan Xiaohan and asked, "How do you plan to handle this?"

"Follow the formal procedures."

Secretary Wan Xiaohan said with a determined tone, "First, have the Municipal Party Committee Organization Department communicate with Changyuan County and have the county come up with a plan for personnel adjustments."

"Comrade Weidong's nomination must be discussed and approved at the County Party Committee Standing Committee meeting."

"If the procedures are followed thoroughly, it will stand up to scrutiny."

Secretary Lin Juncai nodded and said, "That approach is correct."

"Comrade Weidong is good material, but we cannot make exceptions just because he is good material."

"The necessary procedures cannot be skipped, and not a single required step can be missing."

"This is also better for him personally—it makes it legitimate and gives him a firm footing."

"Then it is settled."

Secretary Wan Xiaohan picked up the phone on his desk and said, "Have Minister Sun Ping come over."

Upon entering the office and seeing both Secretary Wan Xiaohan and Secretary Lin Juncai present, Minister Sun Ping understood a little bit of what was going on.

"Comrade Sun Ping, please sit."

Secretary Wan Xiaohan gestured for him to sit and recounted the matter of Executive Deputy Minister Zhou Xin's visit to Lvjiang City once more.

This time, he was more concise, focusing on Minister Ma Fuqiang's directive regarding the diversified deployment of young cadres and the strengthening of township leadership.

After listening, Minister Sun Ping was silent for a few seconds.

He had worked in the organization system for half his life; he had heard this kind of talk too often.

When a leader says "we can consider it," it means "it must be done."

When a leader says "we can study it," it means "get it done quickly."

When a leader says "diversified deployment," it means "reassign to a new position for promotion."

When a leader says "strengthen township leadership," it means "place them in the top position of a township."

"Secretary Wan, Mayor Lin."

Minister Sun Ping spoke, his tone solemn, "I have fully grasped Minister Ma Fuqiang's directive."

"The Municipal Party Committee Organization Department will certainly carry out this directive to the end."

"Regarding the appointment of cadres, we will lean towards the diversified cultivation of young cadres, placing those comrades with potential and a track record of performance in suitable positions."

Secretary Wan Xiaohan nodded and said, "Tell me specifically."

Minister Sun Ping weighed his words and said, "My idea is to start with Changyuan County and create a preliminary plan for personnel adjustments."

"Comrade Weidong's performance at the Public Security Bureau has been outstanding; the Crackdown on Organized Crime, the dismantling of the Sihai Group, and the handling of the barbecue restaurant case—every single one is a solid, hard-earned achievement."

"For such a cadre, it is normal organizational logic to place more responsibility on them and provide them with more platforms."

"We can consider placing him in a suitable township, allowing him to fully engage with grassroots work, enrich his resume, and broaden his horizons."

Secretary Lin Juncai interjected, "How about Hukuang Township? Comrade Weidong has conducted research there before and has some understanding of the situation there."

"That township's economy ranks in the lower-middle tier of the county; it has coal mines, the management is quite chaotic, and the volume of letters and visits is not small."

"A place like this is the best for training someone."

Minister Sun Ping nodded and said, "Hukuang Township is indeed a suitable choice."

"It has a foundation, it has problems, and there is work to be done."

"If Comrade Weidong can turn the situation around in Hukuang Township, it will be of great help to his growth."

Secretary Wan Xiaohan looked at Minister Sun Ping and asked, "Regarding the procedures, what are your thoughts?"

Minister Sun Ping knew this was the key; if the organizational procedures were followed thoroughly, this matter would be seen as normal cadre cultivation.

If they were not followed thoroughly, people would gossip.

"My idea is to first let the Changyuan County Party Committee Organization Department come up with a plan."

He stated clearly, "Changyuan County has several township leadership teams that need adjustment in the near future, and the position of Hukuang Township Party Committee secretary happens to have a vacancy."

"The County Party Committee Organization Department will make the nomination, the County Party Committee Standing Committee will discuss and approve it, and it will be reported to the Municipal Party Committee Organization Department for the record."

"We will follow the formal procedures throughout the entire process, leaving a trail for every step. This will both reflect the organization's intentions and stand up to scrutiny from all sides."

Secretary Wan Xiaohan and Secretary Lin Juncai exchanged a glance and both nodded.

"Then let's proceed with this line of thinking."

Secretary Wan Xiaohan made the final decision, "Communicate with Comrade Yang Wei of Changyuan County and convey Minister Ma Fuqiang's directive."

"Pay attention to the manner and method; don't be too explicit, but ensure they understand the weight of this matter."

Minister Sun Ping stood up and said, "Secretary Wan, Mayor Lin, rest assured, I will handle it immediately."

After exiting the Municipal Committee building, Minister Sun Ping got into his car.

The car drove out of the city and onto the provincial road leading to Changyuan County.

Minister Sun Ping leaned back in his seat, took out his phone, flipped to Secretary Yang Wei's number, and dialed it.

"Comrade Yang Wei, this is Sun Ping. I will be going to Changyuan tomorrow morning; there is a matter I want to discuss with you."

On the other end of the line, Secretary Yang Wei's voice immediately became respectful.

"Minister Sun, welcome, welcome. I will wait for you in my office tomorrow."

Minister Sun Ping hung up the phone and gazed at the fields passing by outside the car window.