Zhou Wen's father-in-law is not an ordinary person. In his early years, he was the deputy secretary of the party committee of Chenguang Machinery Factory. Although retired cadres of the company are not valuable, they have experienced ups and downs in the officialdom. After retirement, he still keeps watching the news network every day and subscribes to "Reference News"
They have a good habit of paying close attention to the international situation and domestic politics. The father-in-law and father-in-law don't meet often, but every time they meet, they talk about official matters...
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When Zhou Wen was transferred to the mayor's secretary last time, his old father-in-law called his son-in-law to Chun Chun's house to teach him a lesson. Now Zhou Wen has become a dark horse in the political arena, and he was suddenly promoted from township party committee secretary to county magistrate. Although the old man appears calm and calm on the surface,
Qing, in fact, he is already very pregnant. He has been stuck at the deputy director level in his life. He is not able to live up to the expectations of having a son. He is almost thirty years old and has not yet managed to show off his personality. Unexpectedly, the son-in-law who was originally not optimistic about him has been repeatedly upset.
He became the county magistrate at the age of thirty. His unfulfilled dream was actually realized by his son-in-law.
Zhou Wen knew that his father-in-law had something in his heart, so he quickly sat down and asked for advice: "Dad, it's still early, so you always give me a few words on what I should pay attention to."
The old man coughed dryly and said to his wife arrogantly: "Get a plate of peanuts, fry them to make them smelly, and then buy a bottle of wine. I want good wine."
In the past, if an old man suffering from various geriatric diseases made these requests, Liu Xiaojing would have been scolded by her mother. But today is different. The mother-in-law also knew that the old man was about to start teaching by words and deeds, so she quickly fried peanuts and fried them to make them smell so good.
There are ready-made ones. When Zhou Wen was the secretary to the mayor, he was given Wuliangye as a gift, but he never wanted to drink it. Today, he took it out as a gift to Zhou Wen to celebrate his promotion.
"The story of a blessing in disguise, I told you, right?" The old man took a sip of wine and said earnestly. Zhou Wen picked up the wine bottle and filled it for his father-in-law, and said humbly: "Dad, I heard what you said.
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The old man took a piece of peanut and chewed it for a long time before saying: "Your current situation is between good and bad. It seems like you have endless glory, but in fact you are already on the edge of an abyss."
Zhou Wen said solemnly: "How to say it?"
"I don’t need to say more about what kind of place Nantai County is. It is a national-level poverty-stricken county, with poor mountains and rivers, shrews and unruly people. Since ancient times, unruly people and cruel officials have been twin brothers. The cadres of Nantai are good at working in groups, and we in Jiangbei City
The officialdom has been controlled by the Nantai Gang for a long time. You have worked in the city government, so you must be aware of this."
Zhou Wen nodded in agreement.
"Most of the cadres in Nantai are locals who are born and raised, and their relationships are intricately linked. It is difficult for outsiders to break into this small circle. But as an airborne cadre with no foundation, you are even the Secretary of the Party Committee of the Township Director of Tourism. You are the only one in Nantai County.
How long have you been here? You have become the county magistrate with an unknown person. What do the eleven deputy county magistrates think? I tell you, they have the heart to eat you alive!"
As he said that, the old man put down his chopsticks heavily to show the seriousness of the matter, and Zhou Wen repeatedly said yes.
The son-in-law's humble attitude made the old man very satisfied. If he becomes the county magistrate, he still has to listen to my lessons. He took a sip of wine and called to Zhou Wen: "You can drink too."
Zhou Wen picked up the cup and drank with his father-in-law, then filled it up and asked, "Dad, what should I do now?"
"Don't panic, just listen to me." The old man picked up a deep-fried stinky jerky and ate it. He praised, "Old lady, the stinky jerky was fried well today. It's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Great!"
My wife and Liu Xiaojing were afraid of disturbing the conversation between the two men, so they made some rice in the kitchen and mixed it with the vegetables and ate it. When Liu Xiaojing's mother heard the old man's compliment, Liu Xiaojing's mother pursed her lips and smiled: "Damn old man, look at how embarrassed you are."
The old man continued to speak: "We have to look at the problem dialectically. Although the Nantai Gang is powerful, it is declining. Li Zhian, the former secretary of the municipal party committee, is the leader of the Nantai Gang, and is now being investigated by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. Zhang Kejie, the former secretary of the county party committee,
A general of the Nantai Gang was sentenced to ten years in prison by the Provincial High Court. Tang Chu'an, the former magistrate of Nantai County and a rising star of the Nantai Gang, is now under judicial investigation. The downfall of these people heralds the demise of the Nantai Gang."
Zhou Wen said with admiration: "Dad, your information is really well-informed."
The old man waved his hand: "These are all in the news. You will know if you pay attention to them. The important thing is to analyze the truth behind these surface news. I think the Nantai Gang is getting angry, and someone in the province wants to deal with them."
Zhou Wen said: "It makes sense. Among the eleven deputy county magistrates, there are many experienced and young people. However, the province appointed me as the county magistrate just to disturb them."
The old man shook his head: "There is nothing to do. If a few key figures go down and the remaining minions are gone, the province will not take a fancy to you and help you to the position. It is entirely because the provincial party committee secretary appreciates you, but this
It just puts you in a dangerous situation. From the moment you become the county magistrate, you are the public enemy of everyone in the Nantai Gang. You should not expect the provincial party committee secretary to protect you. It is beyond the reach of a young person like you.
I don’t know how many cadres there are in the province. If something happens, Secretary Zheng will only think that you, a comrade, are not ready enough."
Zhou Wen frowned and said: "What should we do? What are the ways to deal with it?"
"Hide your capabilities, bide your time, and make a difference!" The old man said decisively in eight words.
"You are too young, and you suddenly ascended to a big position. I don't know how many people are jealous and jealous, and they are trying to stumble you overtly or covertly. Your words, deeds, and movements are all being watched. Which female cadre do you want to talk to?
If you say anything, someone will compile some black material and send it to the Commission for Discipline Inspection. They know you are honest, so they will start with the issue of style. After all, you are young and a promising young political star, and women will naturally throw themselves at you, so you must pay attention to it.
Self-discipline means walking on thin ice."
"Dad, I wrote it down." Zhou Wen said solemnly.
The old man nodded and called his daughter over again: "Jingjing, daddy has something to tell you."
Liu Xiaojing came out of the kitchen and said with a smile: "Dad, you also want to teach me lessons."
"Be serious, what I say now is related to Zhou Wen's political life and the future of your family. You must bear in mind every word I say!"
Seeing her father taking matters so seriously, Liu Xiaojing had no choice but to become serious as well: "Dad, I'm listening."
"After Zhou Wen becomes the county magistrate, you will be the county magistrate's wife. Don't be as crazy and silly as before when you talk and do things. You must be decent in everything you do. Pay attention to what you receive and send to your family. Pay attention to the proportions and accept what should be received.
There must be a record of what should be accepted and what should not be seen. The most important point is to be calm. Let me ask you, if one day you receive a call saying that Zhou Wen is having sex with women outside, how will you deal with it?
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Liu Xiaojing raised her eyebrows: "I will go to the county government immediately to find Zhou Wen to explain!"
The old man slapped the table: "You fell into a trap, haven't you? This is the most common trick in political struggles. It's to pull the plug. You, a wife, don't trust him. How can you let the masses trust him? Anonymous letters and anonymous phone calls are all the enemy's conspiracy."
The trick is to spend eight cents and let you investigate for half a year. The cost is low and the results are quick. The masses like this kind of gossip, so quietly, you must remember it and never fall into the trap of the enemy."
Liu Xiaojing muttered: "It's not a war if the enemy is not an enemy."
"Childish!" The old man slapped the table: "Political struggle is more cruel and cold-blooded than a real battlefield. If you are not careful, you will be doomed. Zhou Wen is only thirty years old, and there is still a long way to go. The first thing to do now is to protect him.
Only by yourself can you seek development."
"So what do you mean... hibernate for a while first?" Zhou Wen asked tentatively.
"Didn't I say it before? Keep a low profile and bide your time. From tomorrow on, all your actions must be low-key. No matter how low-key you are, don't offend anyone. Be careful and sail the ship for thousands of years. As long as you have no faults, you will have merit. Of course, if there is a chance,
, if you have the right opportunity, you can give it a try, which is called making a difference."
"Dad, I understand." Zhou Wen nodded and said.
"That's roughly what it means. Please introduce the eleven deputy county heads of your county government to me one by one, and I will help you analyze them."
So Zhou Wen explained the current political situation in Nantai County to his old father-in-law. The old man used his years of experience in political struggles to help him make a detailed analysis, which one could be won over, which one could be borrowed, and which one should be resolutely suppressed...
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Unknowingly, we chatted until late at night and drank all the bottle of wine. The old man was still in high spirits. Zhou Wen looked at the clock on the wall but became anxious: "It's broken. The long-distance bus back is gone. I will be in the countryside early tomorrow morning."
The party committee is waiting."
The old father-in-law said: "It's okay, let your brother drive you back." The Chery A3 that Zhou Wen bought before was driven by his brother-in-law since he became the assistant to the county magistrate. Now it is reasonable to let his brother-in-law drive the car overnight.
So Liu Xiaojing called her brother. After a few ums, she put down the phone and said, "Xiao Zheng said the car crashed and is still being repaired in the repair shop."
The old father-in-law yelled angrily: "This useless guy!"
"It's okay, I'll take a taxi back." Zhou Wen said.
"How can that be done? Dahe Township is so far away, and the round trip cannot cost hundreds of people." Liu Xiaojing immediately raised objections.
"Then what do you think we should do?" Zhou Wen asked.
"Let Liu Ziguang arrange a car to take you there. His business is booming now and he has hundreds of people under him," Liu Xiaojing said.
"It's already ten o'clock at night, I'm sorry to bother you."
"What's the point of being embarrassed? When you become the county magistrate, it's too late for him to curry favor with you. If you don't fight, I will fight." After saying this, Liu Xiaojing picked up the phone.
After a conversation, Liu Xiaojing put down the phone and said proudly: "The car will be here soon."
"Look at you, you've learned how to order people before you even become an official wife. This has a very bad influence."
"Hmph, you learned how to speak in an official manner when you became the county magistrate, and it didn't have a good impact."
The couple chatted happily, and the father-in-law and mother-in-law over there had already put on their coats and were ready to leave.
"Zhou Wen, you must keep my words in mind and never forget them." The old father-in-law burped and patted his son-in-law on the shoulder.
"Dad, I remember." The couple sent the old man and old lady downstairs. Looking at their retreating figures, Zhou Wen sighed and said, "The road to officialdom is dangerous."
Suddenly, two dazzling beams of light came towards him. The headlights were very high. Zhou Wenzheng was wondering why a truck entered the community. He saw the car stopped in front of him. The tall and powerful body seemed to have been seen in a movie.
He exclaimed: "Hummer!"
The car door opened, Liu Ziguang got out of the car and said with a smile: "I will personally see Magistrate Zhou take office."