Chapter 248: Heart-to-heart

In the evening, Xu Shaojie entered Ding Yuan's home and unexpectedly found that the house was very quiet. Obviously no one had come today. The desk lamp in the living room was on and the light was not very bright. After Ding Yuan opened the door, he didn't say anything and turned back to sit on the sofa. Ding Yuan's home was still in the old decoration. Xu Shaojie saw that Ding Yuan had not made tea yet. Maybe he had just returned. He was familiar with everything here, turned on the water heater, then took out the tea, found Ding Yuan's cup, and washed it in the kitchen. After doing all this, the water boiled. Xu Shaojie made the tea, but did not forget to make a cup for himself. There were very few tea leaves, and it was already evening. Drinking strong tea was not conducive to sleep.

Ding Yuan took the teacup and said nothing. He was obviously thinking. Xu Shaojie didn't say anything and sat on the sofa next to him. The living room was very quiet.

"Shaojie, Mayor Wu found Shalong County and took away 50 million yuan. You haven't called me."

"Ding***, I don't want to cause trouble for you. I think that the municipal government needs money and must have asked you for instructions."

"I knew you would think so. I was very relieved that you didn't call me."

Ding Yuan was silent again, Xu Shaojie didn't say anything, quietly accompanied Ding Yuan***.

"Shaojie, when I saw you now, I thought of my youth. In a blink of an eye, I am almost 50 years old, and I know my destiny. I envy you a little. I am very happy to see your calmness now."

Ding Yuan was a little moved, and Xu Shaojie rarely saw Ding Yuan like this.

"When I was the deputy secretary-general of the provincial government, you were still a student of Xilin University. Zhang Shaocai often mentioned you in front of me. Although I paid some attention to you, I wouldn't care too much. What really made me pay attention to you was your experience. Our experience was somewhat similar. I also lost my father at a very young age. I came from an ordinary family. I never thought that one day I could become the deputy secretary-general of the provincial government, or even the Huaiyang Municipal Party Committee. After hearing your experience, I felt a natural sense of intimacy, and even forgot your age. I regarded you as a microcosm of my past."

Ding Yuan's tone was a little bleak, and Xu Shaojie didn't know why.

"Shaojie, your experience has been bumpy, and you have seen through many things, and formed a steady and independent personality. It is very suitable for fighting in the officialdom. You value family affection and came from an ordinary family. You know the sufferings of the people below, so you will not forget your roots. However, compared with the children from a bureaucratic family, you are still somewhat deficient. You cannot make up your mind in terms of scheming and cruelty. Mr. Lu Xun said that you should beat the dogs in the water and don't give them a chance to turn over. You may not be able to do this, but this is not a bad thing. People are kind-hearted and always good."

Xu Shaojie recognized Ding Yuan's evaluation. After all, Ding Yuan is knowledgeable and has unique advantages in analyzing and judging problems and looking at people.

"Shaojie, you love to analyze. This is an advantage. In the future, you must persist and grasp it carefully. Think more about things when encountering them, and don't be impulsive. The passionate deeds described in many literary works are just the needs of literary expression. You graduated from the Chinese department and understand such a path. Doing things requires rationality. After all, life is harsh and officialdom is ruthless."

Xu Shaojie has already felt that what Ding Yuan said today is very important, and may be a guide for his future political engagement, allowing him to avoid many detours.

"There is one thing I have never done. I guess you are a little anxious. It is the matter of Zhao Deli being the deputy county magistrate reported by Shalong County Party Committee that Zhao Deli was the deputy county magistrate. It was not a big deal. If it were in the past, I would have done it long ago, but now, I have suppressed it, you may not understand it. All of this is laying the groundwork for you."

Xu Shaojie was in a heavy mood, and Ding Yuan would not say it casually. Saying this only means that Ding Yuan was considering a big thing, and this big thing must be related to him.

"Ding***, if Zhao Deli is in a dilemma, just slow down. I have no opinion."

Ding Yuan looked at Xu Shaojie and smiled.

"Don't say that there is no opinion, Zhao Deli followed you from Yudu Township. How could you have no idea? If the cadres you value cannot be promoted, it will naturally have an impact on you."

Xu Shaojie felt a little embarrassed, Ding Yuan's eyes were like torches, and he could see through everything.

"The situation in Huaiyang City is a bit bad. After Mayor Wu arrived in Huaiyang City, he focused on improving the welfare benefits of cadres and employees, and received unanimous praise. It is a good method. After he came to Beijing, this is the best and fastest way to gain people's hearts. You should know that after Mayor Wu came to Huaiyang City, it is rumored that I will leave Huaiyang City. During this period in Huaiyang City, it was just to make Mayor Wu familiar with the situation in Huaiyang City."

"Ding***, I don't believe these rumors."

"No, you have to believe these words, it's not groundless."

It’s not that Xu Shaojie doesn’t believe it, but that he doesn’t want or wants such a situation to happen.

"Shaojie, what should come is always coming. If you come, you will bear it. There is no big deal. I know what you think. Recently, my mood is not very good, mainly because of Lu Yunfeng. As for Huang Haitao, I haven't taken it too seriously. Lu Yunfeng is very capable. You and I know his identity. You and I have a strong background. I have outstanding abilities. It seems that you have possessed everything. Such a person is very scary. If you can't find his shortcomings, you will not be able to defeat him. I have a worry, Shaojie, one day, you have to find a way to get close to Lu***. I don't know why you have such an idea, but I think you are from an ordinary family and cannot be unified with Lu Yunfeng in many understandings. Although the status of you and Lu Yunfeng is very different, I believe that within 10 years, you will have an extraordinary collision."

"Ding***, my current status is too low and I can't match Lu***."

"Shaojie, don't have such an idea. Maybe there will be something between you and Lu Yunfeng for a while, but there will be contact between you and the Wu Shengjun soon. Do you know that the Wu Shengjun is currently the spokesperson for Lu Yunfeng. When he was about to find Shalong County, I acquiesced, because the Wu Shengjun owed something after doing this. In the future, when I leave Huaiyang City, I will always have room for maneuver."

Xu Shaojie couldn't speak anymore. Ding Yuan's consideration was too far-reaching, far from what he could have thought of.

"Shaojie, there are some words that I shouldn't have said when I got to my position, but I have to remind you, there is a saying, "There is no party within the party, the emperor's thoughts, the party has no faction, all kinds of strange things, you should understand the meaning of it. After I graduated from university, I was assigned to the provincial government. It's not that I have anything to do with it. First, there were very few college students in that era, and second, I have some luck, but do you know, I worked in the provincial government for 10 years and was a deputy director-level officer.

Cadres, at the provincial government, are at the bottom of the bottom. Later, I was lucky enough to be attracted by Director Xu Guangkun. It took only 7 years to be promoted from deputy director to director level to director level. What is this? Through my own experience, I understand that in the officialdom, if you have no background or no appreciation from leaders, you want to be promoted step by step and show your ambitions, there is basically no possibility. Even if you are a thousand-mile horse and have no mentor, you will still be buried."

Ding Yuan seemed a little excited.

"Shaojie, your current conditions are much better than me. At 27 years old, he is the county magistrate. When I was 27 years old, I was still a deputy section chief in the provincial government. However, the difficulties you face were much greater than mine at that time. I originally thought to create a good environment for you, but things went against my wishes. It was a mistake to ask you to go to Shalon County. Huang Haitao has the ability, but his energy is too small and cannot become a big climate. He must not tolerate you, because you are in Shalon County, which shakes his foundation. He Xuxiong's various actions are instructed by Huang Haitao."

Ding Yuan's eyes were filled with a hint of apology.

"Ding***, don't say that. My position today is all based on you. As for what happened in Sharon County, whoever goes to it, it will be the same. I think this is something I should go through. Maybe it is a good thing. It has tempered my ability to bear and allowed me to deal with all setbacks more calmly in the future."

"Haha, Shaojie, I really want to thank your parents for raising you. With your age, you have such an understanding. Among your peers, you can be considered one in a million. Many times, I have forgotten your age. It's really good to have a poor child."

"Ding***, I have a few words that I thought of, maybe I am immature."

"Tell me what you think of."

"Although Lu*** is capable, he cannot cover up the sky with one hand. After all, he is the deputy, and there are also the provincial party committee and the governor. I feel that Governor Zhao Haiyang seems to have a good impression of you. Mr. Xu will not let Lu*** do whatever he wants. After all, if Lu*** is nepotism, it will not be good for him."

Ding Yuan smiled, smiling a little helplessly.

"Shaojie, you are still young, and you are accusing people based on merit and nepotism. How do you judge? Leaders promote people around you, including your own secretary. Can you say that you are accusing people? The cadres of the organization department will get the moon first. Can you say that you are accusing people? The experiences of Lu Yunfeng and Wu Shengjun are very telling. Also, you, the 27-year-old county magistrate, outsiders, also belong to the category of nepotism. The reality is not like this. You must treat them rationally. If some rules and conventions in the officialdom have become, don't put forward different opinions. In that case, you will face a huge bureaucratic group that you can't handle."

Xu Shaojie's face was a little red.

"Shaojie, it's not surprising that you have such an idea. We often read the stories of ancient honest officials. There is a kind wish in the subconscious. The above is always good, and if you suffer unfair things and wrongs, there is always a master Qingtian who also takes the initiative to eradicate all unfair things. But if you are a person in the system, you can't have such a naive idea. It's good for the people to have such a wish. Maybe one day, you will be their master Qingtian."

Xu Shaojie was completely convinced.

"Shaojie, you have to understand your own shortcomings. In the officialdom, because of factional problems, individuals are often branded. For example, you, almost all the cadres in Huaiyang City know that I support you and appreciate you. You are my person. So, once I lose power, you will be in trouble. You must avoid this situation. Of course, I am not worried about you. The meaning of my words is to let you know that you have your own confidant. In the officialdom, it is impossible to support you. Once you see the right person, you must try your best to protect him. It is not advisable to lose your car to protect your handsome man. In the end, you may lose everything. Connections in the officialdom are very important. Of course, you must grasp it well and identify the person."

After saying so much, Ding Yuan seemed a little tired and closed his eyes. Xu Shaojie sat down without moving. Ding Yuan did not ask him to leave, but he had something to say. Sure enough, Ding Yuan opened his eyes again.

"Shaojie, do you remember Governor Zhao Haiyang? Governor Zhao also came from Beijing, but Governor Zhao is very different from Lu Yunfeng and Wu Shengjun. Governor Zhao's experience is somewhat similar to mine. The leaders of the central government appreciate him. I guess that after Jiang *** left Xishan Province, the next provincial party committee must be Governor Zhao. You must pay attention to getting close to Governor Zhao. It is not embarrassing to find a backer. You are so young, Governor Zhao is your elder, so there is no shame."

There was bitterness on Xu Shaojie's face. He also thought that the key was that he could not reach the top.

"Shaojie, I know it's difficult, but Governor Zhao has a good impression of you. Also, Governor Zhao and Director Xu have a good relationship. I have told you to Director Xu and beg Director Xu to recommend you more in front of Governor Zhao. Tomorrow, Director Xu is going to Shalong County to see you. Director Xu was angry a lot when he went to Shalong County last time. This time it depends on your performance. Director Xu went to Shalong County, which was what I asked."

Xu Shaojie became nervous.

"Ding***, I will go back to the county to make arrangements tonight."

"No, just arrange Chen's target, Li Ming and Dong Taiping prepare, so you can. Director Xu likes to grasp the actual situation below, and doesn't like to listen to reports. When I was in the provincial party committee, I listened too much to report, so you know how to arrange it. Tomorrow morning, you will accompany Director Xu to Shalong County and see more about the situation in the countryside along the way."

"What should He*** do? It's inconvenient for him to be in the county."

"You forgot that the county and city will have a meeting tomorrow. The municipal party committee took this opportunity to arrange some work, and the meeting will be held for one day."

Xu Shaojie nodded vigorously.

When he left Ding Yuan***'s house, the moon was starchy, and Xu Shaojie did not go home immediately. After calling, he left the municipal party committee dormitory and walked outside alone. It was almost 12 a.m. Xu Shaojie wanted to digest Ding Yuan's words well.
Chapter completed!