Zhu Mingtang's office.

After Liang Jian left, Zhu Mingtang sat in the sofa for a while, then stood up and walked to the desk, picked up the landline, and quickly pressed a few numbers.

Outside, after Liang Jian entered the elevator, he was alone in the elevator, so he called Jiang Shihuan and asked him about He Jianhua.

When Jiang Shihuan heard this name, he asked in surprise: "Minister Zhu mentioned this person to you?"

Liang Jian heard Jiang Shihuan's words, and immediately felt that there should be some information behind Jiang Shihuan's words. Liang Jian and Jiang Shihuan didn't need to be polite, and immediately asked, "Is there anything I don't know?"

Jiang Shihuan smiled and said, "Actually, it's nothing, a few days ago, this He Jianhua came twice." At that time, this person came to my office and sat down for a while. However, did Minister Zhu mention him to you?"

"Yes. Liang Jian replied.

Jiang Shihuan didn't speak immediately, and after a few seconds of silence on the phone, his voice came: "He Jianhua is a talented person, but he is also a little high-minded, and his ambition is not small, it is a double-edged sword, if it is not used well, it may hurt himself." ”

Liang Jian snorted and said, "I'll think about it carefully." As soon as the words fell, Jiang Shihuan's voice suddenly came, and soon, Jiang Shihuan said: "I won't tell you first, Minister Zhu is looking for me." ”

"Okay, then you get busy first. After Liang Jian finished speaking, Jiang Shihuan hung up the phone.

At the door, Minister Zhu's secretary was waiting. Jiang Shihuan hung up the phone and followed him out, and as he walked, he tentatively asked: "What is the minister looking for me in such a hurry?"

"I don't know, he didn't say. Xiao Qin replied softly.

Jiang Shihuan didn't ask anymore.

As soon as he entered the door, Zhu Mingtang instructed Xiao Qin to make tea for Jiang Shihuan. After the tea was delivered to Jiang Shihuan, Xiao Qin went out. As soon as the door closed, Zhu Mingtang looked at Jiang Shihuan and asked with a smile: "Comrade Shihuan, I know that your personal relationship with Secretary-General Liang is good, so I want to ask you to do me a favor, I don't know if you are willing?"

Jiang Shihuan was slightly stunned for a moment and immediately smiled: "Minister, if you have anything, you can directly order it, and I will definitely help if you can help it." Speaking of this, he paused, then put away his smile slightly, and continued: "However, Liang Jian is now the secretary general, and his identity is different from the past, so I don't dare to pack a ticket." ”

Zhu Mingtang smiled and said, "Secretary General Liang is still very affectionate, I believe that as long as you speak, it will be no problem." ”

Jiang Shihuan's face was slightly unnatural, but he still asked him: "You haven't said what the hell is going on!"

"Actually, it's not a big deal, I think you should also know that Liang Jian came to me just now to talk about the position of the vacant deputy director in the general office. Zhu Mingtang looked at Jiang Shihuan and said.

"Well, Liang Jian did mention this to me. Jiang Shihuan replied, his eyes lowered slightly, looking at the steaming cup of tea in front of him, with a posture of not moving in response to all changes.

Zhu Mingtang smiled and said: "The work of the General Office of the Municipal Party Committee is very important to the operation of the entire Municipal Party Committee, so whether the position of deputy director can be selected is also very important. Secretary-General Liang has just arrived at the General Office, and he is not familiar with it, and we who are engaged in organizational work have an unshirkable responsibility and obligation in this matter, and we must do a good job in this matter. Comrade Shi Huan, do you think this is the reason?"

Jiang Shihuan calmly agreed: "You are right. It is our responsibility to ensure that all cadres can be properly reused!"

Zhu Mingtang stared at him for a while, and then said with a smile: "Old Jiang, don't be an official with me, I've been getting along with your superiors and subordinates for so many years, don't I still know you! I know that you are the most affectionate person, and you will not help this matter easily!"

Jiang Shihuan's face changed, he hesitated for a while, looked up at Zhu Mingtang, smiled bitterly, and said, "Since the minister understands me, why bother me? You have also talked to Secretary General Liang, so you must know his thoughts. Secretary-General Liang, the things he decides, are very difficult to change. ”

Jiang Shihuan told the truth, but Zhu Mingtang was not angry, still smiling, and said in a harmonious voice: "Shihuan, you are also 49 this year." ”

“48。 Jiang Shihuan replied, and a strange look flashed in his eyes.

Zhu Mingtang looked at him, sighed, and said, "Since your father-in-law passed away, some of the previous relationships have been almost broken, right?"

Jiang Shihuan's expression suddenly darkened, pursed his mouth, and did not answer.

Zhu Mingtang continued: "I went to check my body some time ago, and the doctor said that I was not in good health. When I was young, I worked day and night, not to mention that my body was damaged, and I didn't spend time with my family. People, as we get older, the concept of family becomes heavier. So, I've been thinking about whether I should retire early, enjoy life, bring my grandchildren, and spend time with my wife. ”

Jiang Shihuan was shocked when he heard this. He was just about to say something, but Zhu Mingtang took the lead: "You have also been in the position of deputy minister for many years. To be honest, I feel wronged for you. Ability to work, you have. Not only that, but the results are outstanding. Over the years, I have also seen it in my eyes, and the position of deputy minister is really wronged by you!"

"Nothing wronged. As a person from the countryside, I can have such a height as I am today, which is already the favor of the organization, and I am very grateful. Jiang Shihuan said. He had already roughly guessed what Zhu Mingtang would say next, although his answer was not a lie, but he couldn't help but feel a little fluctuating in his heart.

He has been in the position of deputy minister for so many years, and it stands to reason that he will be able to take his turn no matter what, but organizationally he will not be given a chance. He understands that this is the reality. He had long been accustomed to it and saw through it. But now Zhu Mingtang suddenly gave him a glimmer of hope, although this glimmer of hope must come at a price, Jiang Shihuan couldn't help but feel moved in his heart.

His slightest heartbeat was immediately caught by Zhu Mingtang. Zhu Mingtang struck while the iron was hot and said it all: "I went to visit an old chief yesterday and mentioned you to the old chief. This old chief has some impressions of you, and also feels that with your ability, it is really aggrieved to be in the position of this deputy minister all the time. He also agreed, and when the time comes, he will definitely say a word or two for you. ”

Jiang Shihuan tried his best to suppress the excitement in his heart, and replied as calmly as possible: "Thank you, minister, for your love." Just ......"

"Don't just do it!" Zhu Mingtang interrupted him: "You should understand that this is your last chance." If you don't catch it this time, it's basically impossible to do it in the future. Are you willing to keep a subword on your head all your life?"

Jiang Shihuan replied in his heart, but if he was to use the friendship between him and Liang Jian for the sake of this subword, Jiang Shihuan would not be able to do it.

Career is important, and friends are also important. Even, friends are more important.

Jiang Shihuan fell silent and did not speak.

Zhu Mingtang didn't force him, smiled, and said, "It's okay, you don't have to rush to give me an answer, just go back and think about it before replying to me." ”

Jiang Shihuan hesitated for a moment, and said very solemnly: "No matter what, thank you." ”

"You and I have been colleagues for so many years, so there is no need for this thank you. If you really want to thank me, help me this time. I, Zhu Mingtang, have never begged anyone in my life, and this is the first time. I just don't know if you can give me this face, old Jiang!" Zhu Mingtang looked at him with a smile, and quietly pressed a stone on him.

Jiang Shihuan felt very heavy, hesitated for a moment, then suddenly got up, and said, "I know what you mean, let me go back and think about it before replying to you." ”

"Go ahead, but not too long. Secretary-General Liang's incident can't wait long. Zhu Mingtang said. Jiang Shihuan nodded, then turned around and walked out.

Zhu Mingtang leaned back on the sofa and looked at him with a smile until the door closed. A banging sound came, and the smile on Zhu Mingtang's face suddenly dissipated, and even became a little gloomy.

He squinted, sat for a moment, then pulled out his phone and dialed a person's number. After a while, the phone rang, and Zhu Mingtang said in a deep voice: "I have already paved the road for you, as for whether you can walk over in the end, it is not my business." It's up to you!"

I don't know what the other side said, and a few seconds later, Zhu Mingtang suddenly shouted angrily: "I warn you, it's best not to have these thoughts, otherwise something will happen at that time, don't think I'll protect you!"

After speaking, Zhu Mingtang immediately hung up the phone. The phone was slammed onto the coffee table by him, and then leaned back on the sofa, angry. It took a while for him to calm down.

After Jiang Shihuan went out of Zhu Mingtang's office, he returned to his office and sat down and began to be in a daze. I have to say that Zhu Mingtang's condition is too tempting. This is a very fatal temptation for a person who has been in a position for many years and has not improved. However, Liang Jian is one of the few friends he can make friends with over the years, and he is also very reluctant to sell this friendship for his future.

Jiang Shihuan's heart is struggling, on the one hand, the future, on the other hand, friends, how can such a dilemma suddenly come to the fore? Jiang Shihuan has never made such a difficult choice in his life!

Let's go back to Liang Jian's side.

After Liang Jian returned to his office, he thought about it and felt that Zhu Mingtang should not just mention He Jianhua to himself, he would probably have further actions. For example, looking for Cai Gen. Although Cai Gen said that Sun Haiming's position was determined by him, Zhu Mingtang was the head of the organization department, and he had been doing organizational work for many years, and his foundation in the city was relatively solid. And Cai Gen has just taken office as the secretary of the municipal party committee, it is the time to lay the foundation, and at such a time, it is difficult to guarantee that Zhu Mingtang will not move Cai Gen.

And that He Jianhua, Liang Jian doesn't know much about him. According to what Jiang Shihuan said on the phone before, this person is not an easy person to match. With his current roots in the office, it was obviously not a wise choice to have such a restless person by his side.

Thinking about it this way, Liang Jian suddenly felt that there were great variables in this matter, and it was better for him to be prepared with both hands.