Zhou Nan took the flight back to the mainland.

At noon, Qiu Gang, deputy secretary general of the county political axe, took the driver sent by the county political axe to pick up Zhou Nan at the airport.

Looking at Qiu Gang's faintly excited expression, Zhou Nan couldn't help but feel a little excited in his heart. In any case, being able to be appointed county magistrate this time is a major advance in his officialdom career and is of great significance.

From now on, he can advance his policy strategy without any restraint as the head of the administration, and although there is a county party secretary above, it involves specific economic and administrative work, and Sun Xiang, the secretary of the county party committee, will not interfere too much in his decrees.

What Sun Xiang wants is the right to manage and appoint cadres in the county, while Zhou Nan wants more of the right to work affairs, one wants personal power, the other wants management power, and there will not be much conflict between the two. And later facts also proved that although Zhou Nan and Sun Xiang did not work together for a long time, the overall atmosphere was quite friendly and harmonious.

"Leader, do you think you want to return to the county or ......" Qiu Gang calmed down, turned back from the co-pilot seat and smiled respectfully at Zhou Nan.

Zhou Nan pondered for a moment, smiled and waved his hand, "Old Qiu, I have to go to the city first...... First go and report to Secretary Feng of the Municipal Party Committee and Mayor Ma, hehe. In addition, the Municipal Party Committee Office also informed me that Minister Zhou of the Organization Department of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee wanted to talk to me on behalf of the Municipal Party Committee. ”

"Okay, leader, then I'll accompany the leader to eat something first, and then let's go directly to the city." Qiu Gang said with a smile.

"I've eaten on the plane, if you're not too hungry, then let's go straight to the city and don't waste time on the road." Zhou Nan shook his head.

"By the way, what's going on in the county? Are there any new trends? Zhou Nan asked with a smile.

Qiu Gang hesitated, but decided to tell the truth, as a person around Zhou Nan, if he didn't have this awareness, he would obviously be a little incompetent.

"Leader, there is nothing changing in the county. If there is any movement, it is that not long ago there was a sudden news in the county that you were going to be transferred to Mengjiawan to go to the secretary of the county party committee of Ganguang County, hehe, they are all rumors, and there are always some people who are full of food and take a walk behind their backs......"

Zhou Nan smiled when he heard this, "Old Qiu, does anyone in the county believe it?" What do county leaders think? ”

Qiu Gang smiled respectfully, "The other leaders didn't say anything. However, Secretary Sun seems to be somewhat convinced...... I remember saying a few things to me at that time, saying that no matter what, my personal political future is the most important......"

Zhou Nan sighed.

"That's right. Two days ago, I met Secretary Ye from Mengjiawan, and he half-jokingly asked me if I was willing to work in Mengjiawan, and I didn't pay much attention to it at the time, so I laughed it off...... Who knew that this matter was so outrageous in the county. ”

"The secretary of the county party committee...... Lao Qiu, you have also been in the agency for so many years, I have never been a county magistrate, and I have directly served as the secretary of the county party committee, how is this possible? Secretary Ye of Mengjiawan is just a joke, these people spread rumors without any basis, and they don't have long brains! ”

Zhou Nan smiled and explained a few words to Qiu Gang intentionally or unintentionally. He knew that the main leaders of the municipal party committee would definitely not take the initiative to mention this matter again, and Sun Xiang and others in the county would not ask him face-to-face, but he had to give an "answer" to prove his attitude - this time he talked to Qiu Gang a few words, even if it was through Qiu Gang's mouth.

With Qiu Gang's "scheming", he naturally understood why Zhou Nan took the initiative to tell him this. After returning to the county, he will definitely "spread" Zhou Nan's words.

"By the way, leader, Gong Xiangyang has been promoted to deputy county magistrate, do you know?" Qiu Gang suddenly whispered again.

Zhou Nan was stunned, "Did you mention it?" This time? With me and Secretary Sun's appointment? Hehe...... Comrade Xiang Yang has worked hard for so many years, and it is time to mention it. ”

Zhou Nan knew that Gong Xiangyang wanted to be the deputy county magistrate, and when Zhang Qiang, secretary of the county party committee, recommended Gong Xiangyang to the city, he also asked Zhou Nan's opinion. However, Zhou Nan didn't expect it to be so soon.

From this point of view, it seems that Gong Xiangyang also has a backstage in the city. Otherwise, the promotion would not have gone so smoothly. Zhou Nan said secretly in his heart, but he didn't say it. With his identity and status, such words can only be flashed in his heart.

The car is speeding away. On the way, Zhou Nan didn't speak again, and Qiu Gang didn't dare to say anything more, just sat there silently.

Zhou Nan can actually understand Qiu Gang's mood now, as the deputy director of the county government office and the confidant of the new county magistrate, Qiu Gang has enough "confidence" to take over Gong Xiangyang's class and serve as the secretary general of the county government axe to see the director of the county government office.

The director and secretary general of the county government office is actually the "big secretary" who serves the county magistrate, and must be a confidant official who is absolutely trusted by the county magistrate. In this position, as long as Zhou Nan says a word, Qiu Gang can immediately take office.

Seeing that the car was about to drive into the urban area of Ningnan, Zhou Nan suddenly said with a smile, "Lao Qiu, since Gong Xiangyang has mentioned it, the next step, the work of the county government, you will catch it first." You've been working at the county government for a while, so you should be familiar with the work. ”

For Zhou Nan, being able to say such things is equivalent to a very obvious hint. If Qiu Gang still can't understand, he is a fool. Although Qiu Gang is also a little sure in his heart, because Zhou Nan has always been a leader who attaches importance to and considers the growth and progress of his subordinates, but now he is still very excited and happy when he hears Zhou Nan's personal promise.

You must know that being able to sit in the position of secretary general of the county government is very important for his future development. As long as Zhou Nan takes one step further in the future, he may cross the threshold of the deputy county level and become a leading cadre at the county level, or even further.

As long as he can always share the work pressure for Zhou Nan and always gain Zhou Nan's trust, with Zhou Nan's gradual promotion, his future will be greatly guaranteed.

"Thank you leader, thank you for your care and cultivation of me, I will definitely ......" Qiu was just about to express his position and say a few kind words, but Zhou Nan waved his hand and smiled, "Okay, I believe that your old Qiu can do a good job." By the way, you will be sure to send it to the municipal party committee in a while, you can buy something for me, and then come back to pick me up. ”

Qiu Gang hurriedly asked respectfully, "Okay, what does the leader want to buy?" ”

"Just buy some cigarettes and alcohol or something, I want to go see Mayor Zhang." Zhou Nan said with a smile.

Qiu Gang immediately understood that Zhou Nan was going to visit Zhang Qiang, the former secretary of the county party committee who had just become the deputy mayor of Ningnan City, so he didn't say anything more.

As soon as Qiu sent Zhou Nan to the compound of the municipal party committee, he took the driver to the supermarket mall in Ningnan to buy gifts. Zhou Nan walked up to the office building with light steps, and met Zhen Jun, the head of the first section of the cadre section of the Organization Department, on the stairs.

Zhen Jun suddenly saw Zhou Nan in the agency building, and couldn't help but smile and took the initiative to greet him, "County Magistrate Zhou, you are here...... Oh, it's Minister Zhou who wants to organize a conversation with you, right? ”

"Hello, Section Chief Zhen. Yes, I am here to report to the leaders of the municipal party committee. Minister Zhou is not there? Zhou Nan smiled and shook hands with Zhen Jun.

Zhen Jun pointed to the third floor, which was the floor where all the Standing Committee leaders of the Municipal Party Committee concentrated their offices, and said with a smile, "The leaders are here." Minister Zhou is also here, so there shouldn't be any guests here. ”

"Okay, I'll report to Minister Zhou, you're busy." Zhou Nan smiled and walked upstairs.

Zhen Jun turned his head to look at the back of Zhou Nan walking upstairs, and a trace of envy flashed in his eyes. The person in front of him is so young, he has become the head of a county, his work ability is outstanding, and the background energy is so strong, the future development can be imagined.

An ordinary clerk in the organization department who followed Zhen Jun downstairs smiled and lowered his voice, "Section Chief Zhen, I heard that Meng Jiawan is going to get him over to be the secretary of the county party committee...... As a result, before they had time to do it, Secretary Feng started in advance......"

Zhen Jun glared at the man and said in a deep voice, "Don't talk nonsense, the matter of leadership is not something we can discuss." Shut your mouth in the future......"

However, although he reprimanded his subordinates for a few words, as the head of the cadre section of the Organization Department, Zhen Jun knows better than anyone what is going on with the municipal party committee's appointment of Zhou Nan. After all, the organizational appointment of this special task was personally made by him, the head of the cadre section.

Zhou Nan went up to the third floor, stood at the top of the stairs and hesitated, not knowing whether to go to Zhou Lie, the head of the organization department, Feng Botao, the secretary of the municipal party committee, and Ma Liguo, the mayor.

After hesitating for a long time, he decided to go to the office first - to accept the organizational talk of the organization minister. He strode to the door of Zhou Jilie's office, and was about to knock on the door, when the door opened, Zhou Jilie's secretary walked out, and was very surprised to see Zhou Nan, and couldn't help laughing, "County Magistrate Zhou...... Looking for Minister Zhou? Well, Minister Zhou is here. ”

As he spoke, the secretary returned to Zhou Jilie's office and said with a smile, "Minister Zhou, the county magistrate of Ningshan County is here......

Zhou Jilie raised his head suddenly, nodded with a serious face, "Let Comrade Zhou Nan come in." ”

Zhou Nan walked in with a smile and greeted respectfully, "Minister Zhou, I'm disturbing the leader's work." ”

At this time, the secretary quietly closed the door for Zhou Jilie.

The seriousness on Zhou Jilie's face instantly turned into a gentle smile, and he bowed and said, "Comrade Zhou Nan, I've been waiting for you for a long time...... Sit down, please sit. ”

"You Bodhisattva, it's not good, please. Secretary Feng arranged a job for me, and asked me to organize a conversation with you, and before the organization appointment was issued, I wanted to talk about it. However, I have never been able to contact you...... I told Secretary Feng, and Secretary Feng said that he would announce the appointment first-I believe that Comrade Zhou Nan would not be unwilling to be the magistrate of Ningshan County, right? Yes? ”

Zhou Nan sweated for a while, and smiled awkwardly, "Let the leader bother." I was in Hong Kong, and my phone suddenly had a problem and it never got fixed, so I ...... I was expecting to be back in a few days, but I didn't expect ......"

"Hehe, it's good to come back, it's good to come back. If you don't come back, the gossip will spread to the sky. Zhou Jilie's meaningful words came to an abrupt end, and he could say that he would not go any further on this scale.

Actually, this conversation is just a formality. I hope that after the talk, Comrade Zhou Nan can go and report to Secretary Feng and Mayor Ma...... The two main leaders have put a lot of effort into your business this time. ”

Zhou Jilie laughed, and reminded Zhou Nan intentionally or unintentionally. In fact, he knew very well in his heart that the reason why Feng Botao asked him to talk to Zhou Nan was because he wanted Zhou Nan to come to the city to see him, and he wanted to "beat" Zhou Nan in person.

Sure enough, Zhou Nan left Zhou Jilie and went to the office of Feng Botao, secretary of the municipal party committee. Feng Botao had someone reporting there, and Zhou Nan waited in the secretary's office for more than half an hour.

After the secretary of a district party committee who reported on the work left, Zhou Nan knocked on the door and walked into Feng Botao's office.

Although Feng Botao did not say it explicitly, he still expressed the attitude of the municipal party committee and his own personal attitude in a roundabout way. Zhou Nan hurriedly thanked him repeatedly, and talked with Feng Botao in a cordial and friendly atmosphere for more than half an hour.

In the middle, Mayor Ma Liguo came to visit, and when he saw Zhou Nan, he naturally "beaten".

Leaving from the secretary of the municipal party committee and the mayor, it was already past four o'clock in the afternoon. Zhou Nan took the car to the living quarters of the city, where the new deputy mayor Zhang Qiang's new home was located.

Knocking on the door and walking into Zhang's house, Zhang Qiang, the deputy mayor who had just heard that Zhou Nan was coming back in advance, opened the door and saw Zhou Nan and Qiu Gang standing at the door with large bags of things, and couldn't help laughing, "I said Zhou Da County Magistrate, you brought so many things to my house, this is to make me make a mistake, ah?" ”

Zhou Nan smiled, "It's just a few bottles of wine, what else can I do?" I came to the city to see the old leader, brought wine to the door to eat, can this turn into bribery? ”

"Hehe, please come in, please come in." Zhang Qiang naturally wouldn't be polite to Zhou Nan, what he said just now was nothing more than a joke. While letting the two of them in, he lowered his voice and said, "You kid, it's okay, if the person is not in the county, the appointment of the city will be ...... In my impression, this is the first time in the city, and it is not necessarily the last, it is certainly unprecedented. It can be seen that the main leaders of the municipal party committee attach importance to you! ”

"Thank you for the concern of the city leaders, and thank you Mayor Zhang for your concern." Zhou Nan put things in the living room of Zhang's house, Zhang Qiang's wife was busy in the kitchen, and when she saw Zhou Nan coming, she also poked her head out of the kitchen with a smile and greeted, "Comrade Zhou Nan is here, please sit down, Lao Zhang, make tea!" You drink tea first, I'll cook the dish right away, and the three of you have a few drinks. ”

"I'm sorry to trouble my sister-in-law." Zhou Nan smiled.

"What's polite to your sister-in-law?" The polite and enthusiastic voice of Zhang Qiang's wife came from the kitchen.

Qiu Gang, who had been standing aside with a smile and a smile, saw that Zhang Qiang, who had become the deputy mayor, was still as close to Zhou Nan as in the past, and there were not many shelves, so he couldn't help but secretly say, "Zhang Qiang is still a good person." ”

In fact, Zhang Qiang is now a legitimate deputy mayor, not the same as the secretary of the county party committee in the past, how can a deputy department-level leader not have a little shelf! It's just that Zhang Qiang's shelf can't be put out in front of Zhou Nan, although Zhou Nan's level is not as low as him, but judging from Zhou Nan's background and energy, his future future will match or even surpass Zhang Qiang, and it won't be too long.

Moreover, Zhang Qiang can have today, in fact, Zhou Nan has contributed a lot. If it weren't for the "magnificent" investment promotion promoted by Zhou Nan, Zhang Qiang's political achievements would not be so dazzling, and his promotion would not have come so quickly. Therefore, Zhang Qiang actually has some potential gratitude to Zhou Nan in his heart.

Therefore, Zhang Qiang took the initiative to lower his figure and use an "equal" attitude to communicate with Zhou Nan. Otherwise, he would not have rushed home in advance to receive Zhou Nan, and he also called his wife back to prepare the meal.

After a few glasses of wine, Zhang Qiang, who had a hearty surname, couldn't help but ask Zhou Nan if the news from Mengjiawan not long ago was true. Zhou Nan was noncommittal, neither nodded nor denied, just said that it was just a joke and pulled the topic over.

"You kid is not simple, I remember that Chen Yan, deputy secretary of the municipal party committee, did not have a good impression of you...... But I heard that at the last Standing Committee meeting, Chen Yan helped you say a lot of things. Tell me how you managed to break through this woman's strong fortress? Qiu Gang accompanied the two of them to drink two glasses and then said goodbye and went downstairs to wait, because he knew that the two leaders were communicating together, and it was really inconvenient for him to sit there.

After Qiu Gang left, with a little bit of alcohol, Zhang Qiang's words became a lot more "presumptuous".

"Hehe, I don't know, who knows." Zhou Nan also smiled.

"By the way, we are not outsiders, since you came to see me today, I will tell you a few words from my heart. I have worked in Ningshan for so many years, and I can say that I am very familiar with every grass and tree and every cadre in the county......"

"I'll give you a few heads-up. Among these leaders in the county, the most mentally retarded is Chen Dong, don't look at him thinking that he has a few brushes; Ma Zhi'an, secretary of the most scheming Commission for Discipline Inspection. This person is very deep in the city, he never leaks when he talks and acts, and he is also very low-key, you should pay more attention to him in the future. ”

"This kind of person, either you have to suppress him completely, or you have to befriend him and not offend him...... This man is very vindictive and narrow-minded. ”

………… Zhang Qiang used the strength of wine to comment on the county leaders in the county one by one, of course, out of goodwill. Zhou Nan basically agrees with his evaluation, but Zhou Nan has different views on Ma Zhi'an.

Ma Zhi'an is certainly scheming, but this is not necessarily a shortcoming. This kind of person is the kind of person who is cautious and is unlikely to do anything too out of the ordinary.

Finally, let's talk about Sun Xiang. Sun Xiang is a typical old fritter, advocating the golden mean, never showing his head, his position is very correct, and his mentality is also very plain. But he has one of the biggest flaws, that is, he is too hypocritical and flashy. Do you see how many image projects he has done as the director of the construction committee over the years? ”

"Now that he is the secretary of the county party committee, he will definitely make a move...... You pay attention, the two of you work as a team, and the relationship should be better. I suggest, Brother Zhou Nan, in some inconsequential matters, as long as it doesn't involve the issue of the principle surname, let's give in to what should be compromised......"

Zhang Qiang smiled meaningfully and patted Zhou Nan's shoulder.

(To be continued)