"I have an ideal candidate. Chang Ming said loudly.

Once again, he was the center of attention, attracting everyone's attention, and everyone was waiting for him to say what he said was the ideal candidate.

Chang Ming paused for a moment and fell his gaze on Deputy County Magistrate Cong, who had not spoken, "I propose that Deputy County Magistrate Cong take over the position of Deputy County Magistrate Li." ”

As soon as this remark came out, the audience was in an uproar, including Deputy County Magistrate Cong himself, who also felt incredible about County Magistrate Chang's proposal. Although Deputy County Magistrate Cong often follows several other deputy county magistrates, in the eyes of the outside world, they belong to the same camp, in fact, Deputy County Magistrate Cong is with them only because they are all fellow villagers in Ningzhou County, he himself belongs to the neutral faction, and he does not have much ambition, and he does his job with peace of mind, and Chang Ming takes a fancy to him.

Director He, Zhang and Wang, the two deputy county magistrates, looked at Deputy County Magistrate Cong who was sitting at the end at the same time, and their faces were full of anger and disappointment after being deceived and playing. Deputy County Magistrate Cong was at a loss, he never thought that he would be nominated to take over the work of Deputy County Magistrate Li, and he was nominated by Deputy County Magistrate Li's nemesis, County Magistrate Chang, which was difficult not to misunderstand their people.

Deputy County Magistrate Cong was shocked, but also a little flattered, he pushed the black-rimmed glasses on his nose, wanted to say something flattering, think about it or forget it, speaking at this time, it will be more hostile to them, and Secretary Chen has not spoken yet, everything is still unknown, so he deliberately suppressed the surprise in his heart, put on a very serious expression, and continued to remain silent.

But Director He and Deputy County Magistrates Zhang and Wang couldn't sit still, and if they had no other opinions, then the position of the first deputy county magistrate would have to be handed over to the most inconspicuous Deputy County Magistrate Cong.

Director He then expressed his opinion: "I don't agree, it's not that Deputy County Magistrate Cong is not good, but I think Deputy County Magistrate Zhang is a more suitable candidate, Deputy County Magistrate Zhang and Deputy County Magistrate Li are familiar with each other and have strong ability, I believe he can take over the work of Deputy County Magistrate Li very smoothly." ”

"Actually, I think that Director He is more suitable than me, and Director He's ability naturally goes without saying, everyone sees it, including the work of County Magistrate Chang, and he has also assisted in handling it many times. And for so many years, Director He has not been promoted to deputy county magistrate, so I think this is an opportunity for him. Deputy County Magistrate Zhang modestly praised Director He, and the two of them praised each other, showing their ambitions to the fullest.

Deputy County Magistrate Wang on the side felt that he had been left out, his face was unhappy, his hands moved unconsciously, he also had his own ideals to pursue, he and Deputy County Magistrate Li together, nothing more than to use their strength to achieve their political goals, so he was very unwilling to the current situation, he brewed his emotions and suddenly said: " I think that all of you here have certain opportunities, ability, I think we have all done well in our positions, the ability is about the same, the key is who is more suitable, not who needs more sympathy, many details need to be taken into account. ”

Deputy County Magistrate Wang neither clearly proposed his candidate, nor did he oppose the candidate they proposed above, but the information revealed in his words was nothing more than to fight for himself a chance.

After Chang Ming listened to everyone's proposal, he couldn't help but smile bitterly, these people were still impassionedly defending Deputy County Magistrate Li just now, and in the blink of an eye, they were actively dividing up his political resources, which is really ironic and ridiculous when I think about it, in front of politics, there will always be only interests, and the so-called friendship is not even a fart.

Chang Ming pursed his lips lightly and smiled, turned to Secretary Chen and asked, "Secretary Chen, what do you think?"

After he finished writing, he raised his head and looked around, sighed and said seriously: "I just listened to everyone's opinions, each has its own reason, ah, I am very happy to see everyone speak enthusiastically, and actively make efforts for the follow-up work." As for the candidates, I will seriously consider the people recommended by everyone. ”

Secretary Chen did not announce the final candidate at the meeting, but deliberately left a suspense, which did not have much impact on Chang Ming, but for Director He, Deputy County Magistrate Zhang, and Deputy County Magistrate Wang, it was like a timed **, I don't know when it will explode, I don't know when it will kill their political dreams.

After the meeting was dismissed, Director He and a few of them, with a blushing face, walked out of the conference room without saying a word, and they didn't even speak to each other, and Deputy County Magistrate Cong became a "traitor" in their eyes because he was nominated by Chang Ming, and they agreed that Deputy County Magistrate Cong had a deal with Chang Ming in private, so he would nominate him.

Chang Ming and Secretary Chen walked at the end, walked out of the conference room, and came to the corridor, Secretary Chen called out to Chang Ming, took him to a corner, took out a cigarette and handed it to Chang Ming.

Chang Ming was surprised for a while, then shook his head and declined: "Secretary Chen, I don't smoke now, I've quit, hehe." ”

"Today is special, make an exception, take it, I'm going to talk to you about something. Secretary Chen pursed his mouth and forced the cigarette to Chang Ming.

Chang Ming had no choice but to take the cigarette, because he quit smoking, and he didn't have a lighter with him, so Secretary Chen lit it for him.

He took a hard puff, hadn't smoked in a long time, and now he didn't enjoy the sensation of passing through his throat.

"Secretary Chen, do you want to tell me something important?" Chang Ming held the cigarette in his hand and shook it gently.

Secretary Chen looked into the distance, the smoke gradually filled his old face, his lips were slightly open, and he seemed to have a lot to say, but he didn't know where to start.

Chang Ming waited while smoking a cigarette, looking into the distance with the same eyes.

I don't know how long it took, Secretary Chen spoke: "Xiao Chang, do you think it's stressful to be a county magistrate?"

"Big, very big, but it is precisely because of these pressures that I am more motivated to take off the hat of a poor county for Ningzhou County!" Chang Ming replied with a firm expression.

As the head of a county, he dared to carry the burden of responsibility on his shoulders, Secretary Chen seemed to see the shadow of his youth in Chang Ming's body, he was full of joy, but there was a trace of worry.

Secretary Chen has been to many counties, and has also worked with young and promising people like Chang Ming, many of whom have the same lofty words, but in the end they were lost in the officialdom and lost their ideals and beliefs. He was worried that Chang Ming would follow in the footsteps of these people, after all, officialdom is too sinister, and many things are often involuntarily, and a misstep will become a hatred for eternity

There is also a very real problem, Ningzhou County belongs to the national poverty county, few people are willing to stay here for a long time, especially those young people with great prospects, so after several county magistrates, the policy goals have changed several times, the development of Ningzhou County is still in the same place, Secretary Chen is worried that the young Chang Ming will be like them, and he will leave soon.

Secretary Chen smiled, patted Chang Ming's shoulder with anticipation, and encouraged: "Young man, rush forward bravely, don't be afraid of making mistakes, don't be afraid of anyone, for the people of Ningzhou County, your burden is very heavy, rest assured, I will escort you." ”

Secretary Chen's words moved Chang Ming, he didn't expect the old secretary to have such high hopes for himself, although in his usual work, he asked the old secretary for advice many times, but it was limited to work, and there was very little intersection outside of work. He came to Ningzhou County as a county magistrate, and most of the time he worked hard by himself, without a camp or a group.

Chang Ming was almost in tears, his eyes were red, and he agreed affectionately: "Secretary Chen, don't worry, I will definitely let Ningzhou County get rid of the hat of a national-level poor county, and let the people of Ningzhou County live a good life." I assure you that Ningzhou County has not been lifted out of poverty for a day, and I will not leave for a day!"

Chang Ming's words just dispelled the worries in Secretary Chen's heart, once it stabilized, he believed that Ningzhou County would definitely take off the hat of a poor county that had been pressed for decades under the leadership of Chang Ming.

"Good, good, good!" Secretary Chen said three good words in a row, and tears crawled out of his eyes unconsciously.

Chang Ming was surprised when he saw this: "Secretary Chen, what's wrong with you?"

Secretary Chen reacted, quickly wiped the corners of his eyes with his hand, and said with a smile: "I saw the hope of Ningzhou County, and I sighed for a while, haha, for a while. ”

Chang Ming actually understands Secretary Chen's inner emotions, Secretary Chen has been mixed in officialdom all his life, and the county *** is his apex, but it is said that he originally had the opportunity to go to the city to be a leader, but he gave up this opportunity, he said that he was born as a farmer, and he has a deeper understanding and experience of the lives of the people at the bottom, so he has always insisted on being an official at the county level and seeking benefits for the lives of the people.

This is very rare in the officialdom where everyone wants to be promoted and make a fortune nowadays, and he really regards improving the living standards of the people as his mission!

Now that Secretary Chen has reached the age of retirement, looking back on this life, Ningzhou County may be his last stop, and it is inevitable that he can meet a person who has a common sense of mission with him to jointly build Ningzhou County.

Secretary Chen suddenly thought of something again, and asked with a casual smile: "Xiao Chang, I don't know if I can ask about a private matter." ”

"Yes, Secretary Chen, you ask, it's okay. ”

"Eh~ How is your relationship status?"

Chang Ming was asked by Secretary Chen all of a sudden, he didn't think about this matter, he fell in love in college, and he has been single since graduation, especially when he participated in the work, he was so busy every day that he didn't even have time to find a partner.

Chang Ming smiled awkwardly: "Hehe, I'm still alone, I don't have time, hehe, I haven't met anyone." ”

I haven't met the right person, and Chang Ming is still unwilling to compromise on feelings, otherwise with his political future, many girls and children will take the initiative to approach him, and they will be married a long time ago.