After Liang Jian left, Zhu Mingtang sat on the sofa for a while, then stood up and walked to the desk, picked up the landline phone, and pressed a few numbers quickly.
Outside, after Liang Jian entered the elevator, he was the only one in the elevator. He called Jiang Shihuan and asked him about He Jianhua.
When Jiang Shihuan heard the name, he asked in surprise: "Minister Zhu mentioned this person to you?"
When Liang Jian heard Jiang Shihuan's words, he immediately felt that there should be some information behind Jiang Shihuan's words. There was no need for Liang Jian and Jiang Shihuan to be polite, and they immediately asked, "Is there something I don't know?"
Jiang Shihuan laughed and said: "Actually, it's nothing. This He Jianhua came here twice in the past few days. At that time, this person also came to my office to sit for a while. But did Minister Zhu mention him to you?
"
"Yes." Liang Jian replied.
Jiang Shihuan did not speak immediately. After a few seconds of silence on the phone, his voice came: "He Jianhua is talented, but he is also a bit aloof and ambitious. It is a double-edged sword. If it is not used well, it may
You will hurt yourself.”
Liang Jian hummed and said, "I'll think about it carefully." As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Shihuan heard a voice from Jiang Shihuan's side. Soon, Jiang Shihuan said, "I won't tell you anymore. Minister Zhu is looking for me."
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"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. As he walked, he asked, "Why is the minister so anxious to find me?"
"I don't know, he didn't say." Xiao Qin replied softly.
Jiang Shihuan stopped asking.
As soon as he entered the door, Zhu Mingtang asked 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 you
I have a good personal relationship with Secretary-General Liang, so I would like to ask you to do me a favor. I wonder if you are willing?"
Jiang Shihuan was startled for a moment and then immediately smiled and said: "If you have anything to do, minister, just tell me directly. If you can help me, I will definitely help." At this point, he paused, then smiled slightly, and continued: "
However, Liang Jian is now the Secretary-General, and his status is different from before, so I don’t dare to vouch for it.”
Zhu Mingtang chuckled and said: "Secretary-General Liang is very affectionate and righteous. I believe that as long as you open your mouth, there will be no problem."
Jiang Shihuan's face looked slightly unnatural, but he still asked him: "You haven't said what is going on yet!"
"Actually, it's not a big deal. I think you should know that Liang Jian came to me just now to talk about the vacant deputy director position in the general office." Zhu Mingtang looked at Jiang Shihuan and said.
"Well, Liang Jian did mention this matter to me." Jiang Shihuan replied, his eyes slightly lowered, looking at the steaming cup of tea in front of him, with an attitude of not being able to cope with any changes.
Zhu Mingtang smiled and said: "The work of the Municipal Party Committee General Office is crucial to the operation of the entire Municipal Party Committee, so it is also very important to choose the right person for the position of deputy director. Secretary-General Liang has just arrived at the General Office.
I’m not familiar with it yet, but we who are doing organizational work have an unshirkable responsibility and obligation to do a good job in this matter. Comrade Shi Huan, do you think this is true?"
Jiang Shihuan calmly echoed: "You are right. We are in charge of organizational work, and it is our responsibility to ensure that all cadres can be appropriately reused!"
Zhu Mingtang stared at him for a while, then smiled and said: "Old Jiang, don't talk to me like a bureaucracy. I have been with your superiors and subordinates for so many years. Don't I know you well? I know that you are the most
As a matter of friendship, you won’t help me with 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 to make things difficult for me? You have also talked with Secretary-General Liang, so you must also know him well.
Secretary-General Liang, it is very difficult to change the things he decides."
Jiang Shihuan told the truth, but Zhu Mingtang was not angry at all. He still smiled and said in a friendly voice: "Shihuan, you are 49 this year, right?"
"48." Jiang Shihuan answered with a strange look 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 severed, right?"
Jiang Shihuan's expression suddenly darkened, he pursed his lips and did not answer.
Zhu Mingtang continued: "I went for a physical checkup some time ago, and the doctor said that my health was not very good. When I was young, I worked day and night. Not only was my body damaged, but I also didn't spend time with my family.
.As people get older, the concept of family becomes more important. Therefore, I have also recently been thinking about whether I should retire early, enjoy life, take care of my grandchildren, and spend time with my wife."
When Jiang Shihuan heard this, his face was shocked. He was about to say something, but Zhu Mingtang got there first: "You have been in the position of deputy minister for many years. To be honest, I feel aggrieved for you.
.You have the ability to work. Not only do you have it, but your achievements are also outstanding. Over the years, I have also noticed that the position of deputy minister is really wronging you!"
"There is no grievance. I came from a rural area, and to be able to reach such a height today is already a favor given to me by the organization. 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, he still couldn't help but feel a slight fluctuation in his heart.
He has been in the position of deputy minister for so many years. It stands to reason that it will be his turn no matter what, but the organization refuses to give him a chance. He understands that this is the reality. He has long been used to it and has seen 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 a little excited in his heart.
The trace of his heartbeat was immediately caught by Zhu Mingtang. Zhu Mingtang struck while the iron was hot and made it clear: "I visited an old chief yesterday and mentioned you to the old chief. The old chief said to you
I have the impression that given your ability, it is really aggrieved that you have been relegated to the position of deputy minister. He also agreed that when the time comes, he will definitely say a word or two on your behalf."
Jiang Shihuan tried his best to suppress the excitement in his heart and replied as calmly as possible: "Thank you, Minister, for your kindness. It's just..."
"Stop it!" Zhu Mingtang interrupted him: "You should understand that this is your last chance. If you don't seize it this time, it will basically be impossible in the future. Are you willing to spend the rest of your life?
Just keep having the word "sub" on your head?"
Of course he was unwilling to do so! Jiang Shihuan answered in his heart, but if he was asked to take advantage of the friendship between him and Liang Jian for this subtitle, Jiang Shihuan couldn't do it.
Career is important, but so are friends. Friends are even more important.
Jiang Shihuan fell silent and did not speak.
Zhu Mingtang didn't push him, he smiled and said: "It's okay, you don't have to rush to answer me. You can think it over when you go back and then answer me."
Jiang Shihuan hesitated for a moment and then said very solemnly: "No matter what, thank you."
"You and I have been colleagues for so many years, so there is no need to say thank you. If you really want to thank me, just help me this time. I, Zhu Mingtang, have never begged anyone in my life. This is the first time. I just don't know you, Lao Jiang.
Why don't you give me this face?" Zhu Mingtang looked at him with a smile and calmly pressed a stone on him.
Jiang Shihuan felt very heavy. He hesitated for a moment, then stood up suddenly and said: "I understand what you mean. Let me go back and think about it before I reply to you."
"Go, but don't take too long. Secretary-General Liang's matter can't wait too long," Zhu Mingtang said. Jiang Shihuan nodded, then turned and walked out.
Zhu Mingtang leaned on the sofa and kept looking at him with a smile until the door closed. A banging sound was heard, and the smile on Zhu Mingtang's face suddenly disappeared and even became a little gloomy.
He squinted his eyes and sat for a while, then took out his mobile phone and dialed someone's number. After a while, the call was connected, and Zhu Mingtang said in a deep voice: "I have paved the road for you. As for whether you can do it in the end?"
If you go over there, it's none of my business. It's up to you!"
The other person didn’t know what was said. A few seconds later, Zhu Mingtang suddenly shouted angrily: “I’m warning you, you’d better not have any of these thoughts, otherwise if something happens then, don’t expect me to protect you!”
After saying that, Zhu Mingtang immediately hung up the phone. He threw the phone on the coffee table with a bang, and then leaned on the sofa, furious. After a while, he calmed down.
After Jiang Shihuan left Zhu Mingtang's office, he returned to his own office and sat down in a daze. I have to say that Zhu Mingtang's offer was too tempting. For a person who has stayed in his position for many years and has not made any progress, this
It was a very fatal temptation. However, Liang Jian was one of the few close friends he had over the years, and he was also very unwilling to betray this friendship for his own future.
Jiang Shihuan was struggling in his heart. On the one hand, he had a future, and on the other hand, he was friends. Why did such a dilemma suddenly come before him? Jiang Shihuan had never made such a difficult decision in his life!
Back to Liang Jian.
After Liang Jian returned to his office, after much deliberation, he felt that Zhu Mingtang should not only mention He Jianhua to him, but he might also take further actions, such as looking for Cai Gen. Although Cai Gen said
Now, Sun Haiming’s position is up to him, but Zhu Mingtang is the Organization Minister and has done organizational work for many years, so his foundation in the city is relatively solid. And Cai Gen just took office as the Municipal Party Committee Secretary, which is when the foundation was laid.
Given the opportunity, there is no guarantee that Zhu Mingtang will not persuade Cai Gen.
As for He Jianhua, Liang Jian didn't know much about him. And according to what Jiang Shihuan said on the phone before, this person is not an easy person to deal with. With his current foundation in the office, having such a restless person by his side,
Obviously not a wise choice.
Thinking of this, Liang Jian suddenly felt that there were great variables in this matter, so it was better for him to be prepared.