95: Chapter 95 What's there to fight over?

At the end of January, the chill was intense in Lvjiang City.

The Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee had just concluded. The first thing Secretary Wan Xiaohan did upon returning to his office was to call Secretary Yang Wei, the Party Secretary of Changyuan County.

The phone rang once before it was answered on the other end.

"Secretary Wan."

"Yang Wei."

Secretary Wan Xiaohan leaned back in his chair and said casually, "The Standing Committee just finished. There's something I need to tell you."

"Comrade Liu Qingfeng is being promoted to Deputy County Mayor of Changyuan County and a member of the County Party Committee Standing Committee."

"The position of Director of the Public Security Bureau will be temporarily vacant, and Comrade Xu Weidong will oversee daily operations."

Secretary Yang Wei's heart skipped a beat. Secretary Liu Qingfeng promoted, the Director position vacant, and Comrade Xu Weidong in charge of daily operations.

Taken together, the meaning couldn't be clearer.

However, he didn't respond, just listened intently.

Secretary Wan Xiaohan paused, then continued, "You need to have a plan for the work after the New Year."

"The promotion and appointment of Comrade Xu Weidong should be put on the agenda."

The words were spoken lightly, but Secretary Yang Wei could hear the weight behind them.

"Rest assured, Secretary Wan."

Secretary Yang Wei said in a calm tone, "Comrade Xu Weidong's performance since arriving in Changyuan County has been evident to all."

"During last year's special anti-trafficking operation, the Provincial Department recommended him for a First-Class Merit, and the county bureau received a Collective Second-Class Merit."

"For such a comrade, it is only right that the organization utilizes him. I have a plan for the position of Public Security Bureau Director."

Secretary Wan Xiaohan grunted in acknowledgement, said nothing more, and hung up.

Secretary Yang Wei held his phone, stood in his office for a moment, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

He had come out of the Municipal Committee Office to take his post in Changyuan County, all thanks to Secretary Wan Xiaohan's promotion.

He knew the leader's intentions better than anyone.

Secretary Yang Wei had long since figured out Xu Weidong's background.

Although no one in the county knew exactly what his background was, could someone who was highly regarded by both the city and the county be an ordinary person?

The fact that Secretary Wan Xiaohan called personally to give instructions made it even clearer.

As for the vacancy of the Public Security Bureau Director... it was clearly reserved for Xu Weidong.

Secretary Yang Wei walked to the window, looked at the townscape outside, and began to calculate the personnel arrangements for after the New Year.

Just then, his phone rang again.

He glanced at the caller ID; it was Secretary Wei Kuan.

Secretary Yang Wei raised an eyebrow, answered, and said politely, "Secretary Wei Kuan."

"Secretary Yang."

Secretary Wei Kuan's voice held a smile as he said, "I just received a call from Mayor Lin, and I wanted to touch base with you."

Secretary Yang Wei also laughed, "What a coincidence, I just received a call from Secretary Wan."

The two were silent for a second, then laughed simultaneously.

"That makes things easy."

Secretary Wei Kuan said, "Mayor Lin's intention is very clear: one of the important tasks after the New Year is to push Comrade Xu Weidong into the position of Public Security Bureau Director."

"This is a political task, an unquestionable political task for our city."

Secretary Yang Wei nodded and said, "Secretary Wan has the same intention."

"It seems like our Changyuan County is going to have some major changes after the New Year."

Secretary Wei Kuan suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Secretary Yang, Mayor Lin also gave instructions regarding one more thing."

"Oh?"

"Mayor Lin said this matter can be used to go fishing."

Secretary Wei Kuan's tone was filled with hidden meaning as he said slowly, "To see if there are any people with ulterior motives coveting that position."

Secretary Yang Wei narrowed his eyes. Fishing.

That's a well-chosen term!

Xu Weidong is to be promoted, and the position of Public Security Bureau Director is to be vacant.

This matter hasn't been finalized publicly yet, so there will always be some people who get ideas.

Whoever gets ideas is dissatisfied with Xu Weidong and has opinions about the Municipal Party Committee's intentions.

Secretary Yang Wei also laughed, "Secretary Wei Kuan, Mayor Lin's idea is brilliant."

"It's good that you understand, Secretary Yang."

Secretary Wei Kuan also laughed, "Then let's cooperate and play our parts well in this performance."

After hanging up, Secretary Yang Wei paced the office a few times, having already made his plans.

Over at the Public Security Bureau, Xu Weidong overseeing daily operations is the public-facing arrangement.

But will those deputy directors in the bureau have any thoughts?

And in other departments of the county, will there be anyone who thinks they are qualified to compete for it?

He picked up the phone and dialed a number.

"Hello, Old Zhou? Are you free tonight? Let's meet up, I have something to discuss with you..."

Meanwhile, Secretary Wei Kuan was also on the phone.

"Right, don't spread the news yet, but you can appropriately leak some rumors."

"See who jumps the highest."

He put down the phone, leaned back in his chair, and took a sip from his teacup.

Secretary Lin Juncai's idea is truly brilliant.

Xu Weidong's promotion is a done deal.

But if anyone doesn't know better and jumps out at this critical juncture, then they shouldn't blame the organization for being merciless.

It's a perfect opportunity to clear out those who are disobedient and can't read the situation.

Thinking this, Secretary Wei Kuan's mouth curled into a smile.

At this very moment, at the County Public Security Bureau.

Xu Weidong was in a meeting in the conference room, completely unaware that his name had become the focus of several leaders in the city and county.

After the meeting, he returned to his office, and as soon as he sat down, his phone rang.

It was a message from Mu Ruxue: "I heard Secretary Liu Qingfeng is getting promoted?"

Xu Weidong raised an eyebrow and said, "News travels fast."

Mu Ruxue sent a smug emoji and said, "Of course, the Youth League Committee has the best information. You're getting promoted too, right?"

Xu Weidong smiled and replied, "It's not finalized yet, don't talk nonsense."

"Psh, stop it."

Mu Ruxue sent an eye-rolling emoji, then replied, "I've already heard. Letting you oversee daily operations, it's obvious."

"Brother Weidong, you're going to be the Director!"

Xu Weidong looked at the words 'Brother Weidong' on the screen, and his mouth curled up involuntarily.

He was just about to reply when his phone rang again.

This time it was a call, and the caller ID was Director Ye Mingzhu.

Xu Weidong raised an eyebrow and answered the call.

"Director Xu, congratulations."

Director Ye Mingzhu's voice held a smile as she said, "I heard Secretary Liu Qingfeng is getting a promotion; will I have to call you Director Xu from now on?"

Xu Weidong smiled and said, "Director Ye, your news is also quite fast."

"Of course."

Director Ye Mingzhu paused, then said, "But Director Xu, I didn't just call to congratulate you."

"There's something else I want to tell you."

"Please go ahead."

"Secretary Du Qing came to see me today."

Director Ye Mingzhu's tone held a hint of amusement as she said, "He asked me about the Public Security Bureau, inquiring who would take over the Director position after Secretary Liu Qingfeng's promotion."

"I didn't answer directly, but the implication was that he seemed quite interested."

Xu Weidong's eyes shifted. Secretary Du Qing?

That Secretary Du Qing whose father is the Vice Governor of Heishui Province and who was almost liquidated last year?

He is interested in the Public Security Bureau Director position?

"I understand."

Xu Weidong said in a calm tone, "Thank you for the reminder, Director Ye."

"You're welcome."

Director Ye Mingzhu smiled and said, "Director Xu, we will have plenty of opportunities to deal with each other in the future."

"It's just a small matter, it's only right."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Weidong leaned back in his chair and stared at the ceiling.

Secretary Du Qing... this person, he hadn't paid much attention to him before.

Secretary of the Youth League Committee, Section Chief level, father is a Vice Governor, but in Heishui Province, he has no connection to Fengtian.

A while ago, he was pursuing Mu Ruxue, and after being blocked by him, he turned to pursue Director Ye Mingzhu.

Now he's interested in the Public Security Bureau Director position?

What is he trying to do?

Xu Weidong narrowed his eyes, picked up his phone, and sent a message to Minister Sun Ping.

"Uncle Sun, are you busy? Are you free to meet up tonight?"

Minister Sun Ping replied instantly, "Free, I'm free! I'll pick the place!"

Xu Weidong smiled and then had someone prepare the car.