It turned out that Liu Zhengwen was also a native of Beishan, and he had served as the head of the county party committee, Li Zheng, Zhong Yin and others knew him very well, and knew that he liked to play some uncolored poker in his spare time, such as "throwing bombs", playing "tractors", etc., and sticking notes on both sides of his lips when he lost, commonly known as "hanging beard".

In Liu's own words, it is a "healthy and fun" pastime, so he is quite interested in this poker game. The leaders of all counties and districts in Min'an City knew about his hobby, so those who wanted to curry favor with him were proud to be able to accompany him to "throw bombs" or "tractors".

In his mind, Ye Ming had just arrived, even if he didn't know how to play poker, he should politely accompany him to sit in this luxurious suite, even if he went to the sofa to drink tea, but he didn't expect him to say that he was going to the Orchid Garden Hotel to accompany his guests, how could he not be annoyed?

So, he asked with a gloomy face: "Secretary Ye, what kind of important guest are you?" I came here from Min'an today to organize this small meeting, the purpose of which is to introduce you to County Magistrate Yu, Director Li, Chairman Ai, Secretary Zhong and others, exchange ideas with each other, and lay the foundation for everyone to cooperate and work together in the future. Speaking of which, you are the protagonist of today, how can you say that you can go? Everyone sacrificed their rest time to welcome you, and if you do this, I am afraid that it will chill the colleagues present! ”

Ye Ming didn't expect him to be so up-and-coming, so he had to patiently explain: "Minister Liu, you took the trouble to arrange this meeting for me, and I am very grateful to all my colleagues for sacrificing their rest time to meet me." However, my guest came from the provincial capital and was in a hurry to find me. I will meet with him now, have a brief talk, and come back to accompany you immediately, not all the time, I hope Minister Liu and all colleagues understand! ”

At this time, Yu Heguang also stood up, and said angrily: "Minister Liu, you know that I don't know how to play cards, it just so happens that I still have a few documents to read, I will say goodbye first, go to the office, and wait to come over to accompany Secretary Ye to dinner." ”

Liu Zhengwen didn't want to say anything, just nodded, and then turned his head and began to draw cards.

Ye Ming followed Yu Heguang out of the luxurious suite, he wanted to go downstairs side by side with him, and say a few words to him alone, but he didn't expect that he didn't mean to wait for him to go with him at all, and walked to the elevator without looking back, just when the elevator door opened, he stepped in, and didn't wait for Ye Ming, let the elevator door close automatically, and went downstairs first.

Ye Ming shook his head with a wry smile, thinking to himself that this county magistrate Yu seemed to be preoccupied, with a bitter and hateful appearance, did he have an opinion about himself, or was he tired by his mother's illness? It seems that he still has a long way to go before he can get the support and cooperation of this second-in-command......

About ten minutes later, Ye Ming took a taxi to the Orchid Garden Hotel, and after entering the lobby, he saw Xu Lizhong sitting in the guest rest area, and when he caught a glimpse of Ye Ming's figure, he immediately got up from the sofa and walked over to Ye Ming.

"Brother Xu, it's hard work. Let's go to my room and take a rest, it's not very convenient to talk here. ”

Xu Lizhong nodded, followed Ye Ming up to the 12th floor, and after entering the room, he immediately asked Ye Ming, "How was the situation just now?" They didn't embarrass you! ”

Ye Ming didn't want Xu Lizhong to worry about himself, so he said vaguely: "It's okay!" There were two small unpleasantness on the way, but the main responsibility lies with me, and I can't blame them, but no one deliberately embarrassed me. ”

Xu Lizhong knew that Ye Ming was a person who liked to hide evil and promote good, so he didn't ask, frowned and said: "Minister Chang told me in detail about the situation in Beishan, saying that it is more complicated here, and the local officials are very powerful, and they like to hold together. The original secretary was relatively strong, suppressed them, and established authority, but at the same time, he also emptied the county magistrate, making him an ornament. It is precisely for this reason that the Min'an Municipal Party Committee feels that this county magistrate has no courage and it is difficult to control those local officials, so the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee parachuted you to Beishan County as a secretary.

"I estimate that because you are young, you will definitely be despised and ostracized by those local officials, and you will also be dissatisfied and even hated by the original county magistrate. If they unite to make things difficult for you, the difficulties and obstacles you encounter will be great. Therefore, after I received a call from Minister Chang, I decided to come and see you, and then call Wang Xuewen, deputy secretary of the Min'an Municipal Party Committee, to at least let you have a leader in the municipal party committee who firmly defends you and supports you. Otherwise, your work will be difficult. ”

Ye Ming hurriedly thanked him.

Xu Lizhong is a person who doesn't like to talk too much, and he doesn't talk much about anything with Ye Ming, so he picked up his mobile phone and dialed Wang Xuewen's number.

As soon as the phone was connected, Wang Xuewen shouted in surprise over there: "Director Xu, hello, hello!" ”

Because he didn't achieve his goal by inviting Xu Lizhong to dinner last time, Wang Xuewen has always felt regretful, and now he suddenly received a call from Xu Lizhong who took the initiative, and his voice changed a little with excitement.

Xu Lizhong said in his usual calm tone: "Secretary Wang, do you have time now?" I'm in Beishan County at the moment, and I want to invite you over for a light meal, and by the way, introduce a good friend of mine to meet you. ”

When Wang Xuewen heard Xu Lizhong say that he was going to invite him to Beishan for dinner, he was so happy that he almost jumped up, and hurriedly responded: "There is time, of course there is time!" It is such an honor to be invited by Director Xu, even if there is a big event, I have to rush to Beishan first! Hahaha! ”

Then, he paused, and then tried to ask probingly: "Director Xu, do you want me to call the Beishan County Party Committee Office and let them make good arrangements?" ”

"No, I'm here in a private capacity this time, just to invite you and my friend to dinner, don't alarm anyone else, including your Min'an Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government and the local leaders of Beishan County."

When Wang Xuewen heard that he was inviting himself and his friends to dinner alone, he couldn't help but be flattered, and his lips trembled a little with excitement: "Okay, I understand what Director Xu meant, and I will definitely not tell anyone about this." I'll set off right now, and I'll be there in half an hour. By the way, where am I going to meet you? ”

"I am now living in room 1216 of the Orchid Garden Hotel, you can come to the room directly to find me!"

After Xu Lizhong hung up the phone, Ye Ming said a little embarrassed: "Brother Xu, Minister Liu of the Organization Department of the Municipal Party Committee, and the main persons in charge of the County People's Congress and the CPPCC are all waiting for me at the Beishan Hotel, and it is estimated that they will pull me to eat with them." If I come here to eat, I'm afraid it won't be right! ”

Xu Lizhong raised his eyebrows and said categorically: "What's wrong?" Brother, you have to recognize your current identity: you are now the leader of Beishan County and the squad leader of the Beishan leadership team. On this turf, you're up to the shots. If you give face, you will accompany them to have a meal, and if you don't give face, you can do what you want. You must have the notion that it is time for someone else to accommodate you, not for you to cater to them! ”