The banquet was held in Jin Wanshenghao, the most luxurious in the Qin and Tang Dynasties.

The main persons in charge of the four sets of teams of the Municipal Party Committee, the Municipal People's Congress, the Municipal Government, and the CPPCC, as well as all the members of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, all gathered together and were very lively to welcome the visit of Vice Governor Tan and Deputy Director Lu.

Jin Wanshenghao Hotel is the designated hotel of the Municipal Party Committee, and all major receptions and important VIPs are arranged in Jinwanshenghao. It is also a customary rule, after Xia Xiang took office, Jin Wan's boss Jin Wan invited him to dinner many times, but he politely refused, he knew that Jin Wan was worried that he would hand over the major reception tasks of the municipal party committee to other hotels in the future.

Xia Xiang has one of the biggest advantages is that he doesn't see small in his eyes. In fact, don't underestimate some of the small things in the municipal party committee's designated hotels, guidance and hospitality, and other aspects, which are the most important ways to reflect the will to power and reap benefits. If Xia wants to hint at it, it is not less than a few million yuan just to receive gifts every year, especially in Qintang and Tang Dynasties, which is an economically developed city, as the "book" of the municipal party committee, he will raise his hand slightly in the promotion of cadres and adjust personnel, and then occasionally be hospitalized to recuperate a few times, taking the opportunity to collect money, and easily get tens of millions a year.

Xia Xiang is not short of money, nor is he a person who loves money like his life, he is very weak about money, and he is as innocent as paper on economic issues, which is why he has not been caught by his opponents in the officialdom. At Xia Xiang's level, the only thing that can knock him down is economic problems, but he has a strong style on economic issues, not to mention having a handle, and no one can find fault at all, so all the officials who have worked with him are sincerely admired.

The reception was also arranged in Jin Wanshenghao, which made Jin Wan's heart fall into place, and also made him take a look at Xia Shuji's personality.

After sitting down in order, Xia wanted to give a welcome speech as usual.

In addition to Lu Guoyuan, deputy director of the Provincial People's Congress, Tan Guorui was also accompanied by his secretary and deputy secretary general of the provincial government, and members of the Standing Committee of the Qintang Municipal Party Committee would definitely not be able to sit away, so he named several major party and government leaders, in addition to Xia Xiang and Zhang Guowei, Liu Jiehui, Fan Jin, Chang Gongzhi and Zhou Minghong.

After Xia Xiang gave a welcome speech, Tan Guorui delivered a speech. Tan Guorui was very interested today, first praised the good progress of Qin and Tang's work in all aspects, and affirmed Qin Tang's team, and praised Xia Xiang's leading role as a squad leader, but Xia Xiang's praise was only passing, but it took nearly two minutes to praise the work of the municipal government under the leadership of Zhang Guowei, "pointing out that Zhang Guowei has made great contributions to the economic development of Qin and Tang."

Generally speaking, whether it is a superior or a subordinate, when affirming Qin Tang's work, the role of the team will be highlighted, and even if the individual is highlighted, the number one will also be highlighted. What is the concept of a number one? It is that he is the first person in charge of the overall work of the entire Qin and Tang Dynasties, and it is the complete trust of the provincial party committee in him personally.

But Tan Guorui deliberately snubbed Xia Xiang and exalted Zhang Guowei, and everyone present smelled an unusual atmosphere.

Xia Xiang sat still, his face calm, "seems to accept all reality."

Lu Guoyuan smiled and nodded frequently, seemingly completely agreeing with Tan Guorui's statement.

A group of people from the Qintang Municipal Party Committee, Zhang Guowei had a modest smile on his face, but his eyes were full of joy, and he waved his hand while holding his fist.

Fan Jin seemed to be smiling, but in fact there was no smile, his eyes were clearly looking at Tan Guorui, but in fact, the focus did not fall on Tan Guorui.

Chang Gongzhi no longer stroked his stomach as usual" but put both hands on the table, and was also laughing, but the smile was very meaningful, and he nodded slightly, as if he was agreeing with Tan Guorui's words, and seemed to just nod unconsciously.

Zhou Minghong smiled brightly, "His eyes still slid over Tan Guorui and Lu Guoyuan's faces from time to time, as if they were looking for some intriguing hints." He also inadvertently glanced at Xia Xiang, and felt that something was wrong, so he hurriedly withdrew his gaze again, trying to make himself behave normally.

On the contrary, Liu Jiehui is more normal than anyone else, "sitting upright, not squinting, and posing in a formal style of listening to the leader's speech, which makes people secretly feel funny, but they dare not laugh."

"I am very moved by Comrade Guowei's support for the cause of education, and I solemnly announce that the provincial government will award Comrade Zhang Guowei a new car!" Tan Guorui ended his lengthy speech by rewarding new cars. Although he may think that he is brilliant and eloquent, he is really a bunch of clichés and nonsense.

Of course, there are also many extraneous meanings, all of them are old people in the officialdom, and they all know it in their hearts, and it is clear that Governor Tan is deliberately exalting Zhang Guowei and snubbing Xia Xiang.

After Tan Guorui finished speaking, Xia Xiang took the lead in applauding.

The applause rose, Zhang Guowei stood up, clenched his fists, tears flashed in his eyes, his face moved, and he said movingly: "Thank you for the care of the provincial party committee and the provincial government, thank you Governor Tan for your love, I just did my part, and I deserve to let Governor Tan lift me up like this." ”

The corners of Fan Jin's mouth grinned, and his mouth moved, as if he had said something, but no one heard clearly, and only he knew what he wanted to say.

Two ironic words: "Actor!" ”

After Zhang Guowei's generous performance, he raised his glass again: "On behalf of the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, I salute Governor Tan with a glass." ”

As soon as these words came out, all the people present, except for Xia Xiang, were slightly moved.

In the case that Xia Shuji did not toast, Zhang Fengchang's preemptive toast was a great disrespect to Xia Shuji, and when Xia Shuji was present, he claimed to represent the municipal party committee and government, and he did not even mention the name of Xia Shuji, which was very arrogant.

Tan Guorui didn't seem to notice anything wrong, he happily accepted the toast, and clinked glasses with Zhang Guowei, and drank it all: "I want to drink Guowei's toast, and I have to drink it dry, just because Guowei is a doer and a good mayor who does practical things." ”

Many people can see it more clearly now, Mayor Zhang and Governor Tan sang and harmonized, making it clear that they were the face of the Xia Shuji, hitting the prestige of the Xia Shuji, and they also regarded the other members of the Qin and Tang teams as if they were nothing, which made many people here feel cold, and others were okay to say, and the anger on Fan Jin's face was even more obvious.

Although Zhang Guowei took the lead everywhere, the rules of officialdom are indispensable, Xia Xiang still stood up and toasted Tan Guorui: "I also toast Governor Tan." Governor Tan has always been very concerned about Qin Tang's work and has always supported my work, and I would like to thank Governor Tan on behalf of the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government. ”

Tan Guorui picked up his wine glass: "Comrade Xia Xiang, I can't drink as much as young people, I want to discuss with you, you drink dry, I'll drink half, okay?" ”

The tone is cordial, but there is an unquestionable authority in it.

The governor spoke, and if he didn't want to, he had to listen. But the problem is not that Governor Tan drinks too much and too little, but that Governor Tan toasted with Zhang Guowei first, but not with Xia Xiang, which is very obvious favoritism.

Xia Xiang's face was as usual, and he was not dissatisfied at all: "Okay, just follow the spirit of Governor Tan's instructions." ”

"Hehe......" Tan Guorui smiled with satisfaction, "Comrade Xia Xiang, what do you want to do after a drink, don't be too formal, sit together today, everyone is casual." ”

Some leaders are dignified, and when they sit together to eat, they just laugh and laugh on official business, so the people accompanying them will be very uncomfortable, and they will not be able to sit well if they don't eat well. Some leaders are more easy-going and talkative, so the atmosphere will be much warmer, and the accompanying people will be able to let go.

Tan Guorui seems to be easy-going, but in fact, there are deliberate traces in his every move, especially the interaction between him and Zhang Guowei several times, which has obvious intention of suppressing Xia Xiang, and the concubines present are not without eyes. It is seen in the eyes and imprinted in the heart, so although Tan Guorui said it well, it seems that there is no shelf, but everyone is cautious and cautious, and they are a little restrained.

Yes, Governor Tan deliberately separated the distance between the book and the mayor, and the atmosphere was subtle and awkward. said a lot, it seems to be the same as Governor Tan's united front and the record of Xia's book.

said less, and snubbed Governor Tan and his party, and it also seemed that the Qintang Municipal Party Committee team did not respect the superior leaders enough, so it was difficult to grasp the degree.

Even if someone wants to befriend Governor Tan, they don't dare to act too urgently, Governor Tan can leave with a pat on the ass, and he still has to work under the leadership of Xia Shuji, no one is stupid, and he will not do stupid things that overstep his performance.

Mayor Zhang is another matter, Mayor Zhang has qualifications and confidence, and his qualifications in Qin and Tang are much older than Xia's book, and he can openly argue with Xia's book, but others cannot. Mayor Zhang's call is bold, and others are not enough.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little cold, Lu Guoyuan was a little unhappy: "Jie Hui, I heard you say that the work of the people's congress in Qin and Tang is not very easy to carry out, what is the situation?" ”

If Tan Guorui and Zhang Guowei sing and act in front of people, it doesn't matter, Tan Guorui is a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee after all, and he is a provincial leader who is really powerful, and he always has to give three points of face, Lu Guoyuan, as the deputy director of the Provincial People's Congress, well, can be regarded as a provincial leader, but he also has to guide the work on occasions and at different times.

The work of the Qin and Tang People's Congresses is not easy to carry out, and Liu Jiehui found it himself! Xia Xiang couldn't help but be angry, and subconsciously glanced at Fan Jin.

Fan Jin is even more angry, Zhang Guowei behaved too much today, even if he listens to Lu Guoyuan's meaning, Liu Jiehui instead sued the wicked first and pushed the responsibility to the municipal party committee? As soon as he looked up, he happened to see Xia Xiang's gaze, although Xia Xiang's gaze was very casual, but it was like an opportunity, which reminded him of the materials in Chang Gongzhi's hand, so he stood up and raised his glass to Tan Guorui: "Governor Tan, I toast you." ”

Tan Guorui smiled and nodded: "Comrade Fan Jin, I'm free, you did it." "It's still an unquestionable tone.

They all thought that Fan Jin would definitely drink it dry in one gulp, but he didn't drink it, but smiled: "Governor Tan, if you say something offensive, you really have to have this drink with me!" ”！。