Chapter 2 2. Bole
Ding Nengtong slept until ten o'clock in the morning, and was awakened by a rush of phone calls. He sleepily picked up the phone on the bedside table, and when he heard the other party's voice, he immediately regained his energy.
"Director Ding, I am Long Xiaobo, Mayor Xia's secretary. Mayor Xia invites you to come to his office."
Before Long Xiaobo became Xia Wentian's secretary, he was the deputy director of the General Office of the Municipal Government. When Ding Nengtong was Xiao Honglin's secretary, Long Xiaobo was the chief staff member of the General Office, so the two knew each other very well.
"Xiao Bo, can you tell me what Mayor Xia asked me to talk about?"
Ding Nengtong was very puzzled, why the mayor Xia Wentian suddenly came to him. The person who represented the organization should be the secretary of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection or the head of the Organization Department of the Municipal Party Committee. Regarding the mistakes he made, it should not be the mayor who talked to him on behalf of the organization. He couldn't figure it out.
"I'm sorry, Director Ding, I don't know what Mayor Xia wants to talk to you about. Anyway, I want you to come here immediately."
Ding Nengtong put down the phone and smiled wryly. He thought to himself that he was born as the secretary of the mayor, and keeping confidentiality is the most basic duty. He simply didn't think about anything, got up and washed quickly, didn't eat anything, put on his coat and went out.
Ding Nengtong walked out of the corridor and glanced at the sky. There were a few white clouds scattered in the sky, which looked like white sails on the blue sea. In an instant, Ding Nengtong felt that the world was really like the white clouds in the sky, coming and going without trace, curling freely. Uncertain, and I don't know what the former Dongzhou giants like Xiao Honglin, Jia Chaoxuan, and Yuan Xifan are in prison at this time. Presumably, the case is about to be sentenced, and Qian Xueli, the former nemesis, may be sentenced to death or reprieve. , It can be said that life is hanging by a thread!
Ding Neng got out of the taxi and walked into the gate of the city government anxiously. He had never dealt with Xia Wentian before. He wondered whether the young mayor of a large industrial city could steer the stranded ship of Dongzhou.Xiao Honglin, Jia Chaoxuan and others have been corrupted, and what is left to the new leadership team is a team of cadres who are disorganized. The economic construction of the city and even Qingjiang Province has brought huge losses and seriously damaged the lofty prestige of the party among the people. It should be said that Xia Wentian is facing an unprecedented test.
When Ding Nengtong walked into Long Xiaobo's office, Long Xiaobo was arranging documents. When he saw Ding Nengtong walk in, he shook hands with Ding Nengtong enthusiastically.
"Director Ding, please wait for a while, Mayor Xia and Mayor Lin are talking."
Ding Nengtong sat on the sofa, and Long Xiaobo poured Ding Nengtong a glass of water on the water dispenser.Ding Nengtong had never met Lin Dake since the "Xiao Jia case" happened. He didn't expect Lin Dake to be promoted so quickly, replacing Jia Chaoxuan and becoming a member of the Standing Committee of the Dongzhou Municipal Party Committee and the executive deputy mayor. Materials!
"Xiao Bo, I haven't heard much about me these past few months. Do you know the whereabouts of Zheng Weiguo and Gu Huaiyuan?"
Ding Nengtong only knew that Zheng Weiguo and Gu Huaiyuan were under shuanggui along with Xiao Honglin and Jia Chaoxuan. Later, he heard that Zheng Weiguo had performed meritorious service, and Gu Huaiyuan found no violation of discipline. People are most afraid of following the wrong person. Once you follow the wrong person, your political career will be terminated.Ding Nengtong felt that even if Zheng Weiguo and Gu Huaiyuan were not fired, they would have nothing to do in the officialdom. Moreover, these two people are not fuel-efficient, and they will definitely find a way to make a comeback.
"Zheng Weiguo has performed great meritorious service, so he was exempted from prosecution. He was expelled from the party and public office. I heard that he was hired by the Lin Group as the general manager with a high salary." Long Xiaobo handed Ding Nengtong a cigarette, and lit him again.
"Lin Group? Why have you never heard of it?" Ding Nengtong asked, frowning.
"The Lin Group only rose in the last six months, and the boss is Yuan Xifan's divorced wife, Lin Juanjuan."
Ding Nengtong suddenly realized: "Xiao Bo, where has Gu Huaiyuan gone?"
"The general office of the municipal government has reserved a position for him as the director of the Second General Division."
"Isn't that serving Mayor Lin?"
"Exactly, but this kid doesn't want to do it, he insists on resigning. I heard that he is bored at home writing novels."
"It seems that Gu Huaiyuan has seen through the officialdom, and wants to become famous and become a family through writing books!" Ding Nengtong sighed.
"Writing a book is a hard job, can this kid stand loneliness?" Long Xiaobo asked puzzled.
"Xiao Bo, you don't know Gu Huaiyuan. Huaiyuan is a very scheming person. With his experience, talent and writing style, as long as he can endure loneliness, he will surely succeed."
While the two were talking, Lin Dake's hearty laughter came from Xia Wentian's office in the back room, and then the door opened, and Lin Dake and Xia Wentian came out together, and it seemed that the two had a very positive conversation.
The mayor and the executive deputy mayor are a pair of contradictions. The previous relationship was very delicate. At first, they cooperated tacitly, but as time went by, the contradictions were gradually exposed.The mayor will feel that the executive deputy mayor is taking power, is not in the right position, and has ambitions; the executive deputy mayor will feel that the chief executive is small-minded, unqualified, suspicious by nature, and should have stepped aside long ago.As a result, the relationship became more and more subtle, from loosening on the outside and tightening on the inside to screaming openly, and finally the two tigers fought against each other, and both sides suffered losses.
Ding Nengtong watched Xiao Honglin and Jia Chaoxuan go from a secret fight to an open fight, and finally both corrupted and fell. Will the relationship between Xia Wentian and Lin Dake become more and more subtle now?
Lin Dake saw Ding Nengtong first, and he shouted heartily like before: "Oh, Nengtong, why are you here?"
Ding Nengtong quickly got up from the sofa, smiled shyly and said, "Mayor Xia is looking for me."
"Hey, you are Comrade Ding Nengtong?"
Xia Wentian took the initiative to shake hands with Ding Nengtong while saying hello. At the moment of shaking hands, Ding Nengtong felt that Xia Wentian asked him to come here in good faith, maybe it was an opportunity, because he felt a kind of leadership care from Xia Wentian's gentle tone .
Taking advantage of the opportunity of shaking hands, Ding Nengtong took a good look at Xia Wentian. Xia Wentian was tall and slender, fair and clean, with neat parted hair, a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, a straight nose and a wide mouth. With an intellectual gaze and a neat suit, he looks very capable and knowledgeable.
"Mayor Xia, it seems that you are not familiar with it yet. Ding Nengtong is a special talent of our Dongzhou Municipal Government. He is active in Beijing, and we can save a lot of worry about many things!"
Lin Dake's praise made Ding Nengtong see a glimmer of light again.
"Yes, this time I invite Comrade Ding Nengtong to talk about the work of the Beijing Office."
Xia Wentian's words made Ding Nengtong's eyes light up, and he thought, Mayor Xia's tone seemed to be talking to him on behalf of the organization, but Ding Nengtong couldn't figure out why the mayor talked to himself instead of the organization department or discipline inspection department.If the standard is higher, it should be the deputy secretary of the municipal party committee.Of course, it's just about work, and I can report directly to the mayor, but according to the division of labor of the mayor, it should be the executive deputy mayor who is in charge of the Beijing office. When reporting work, he should also report to Lin Dake first.
Ding Nengtong didn't speak, just looked at the two leaders with a smile.
"Okay, Mayor Xia, let's talk. If you can get through, after talking with Mayor Xia, sit in my office and I have something to tell you."
After Lin Dake finished speaking, he left in a hurry.
Xia Wentian enthusiastically let Ding Nengtong into his office, and Long Xiaobo followed him in, remade tea for Ding Nengtong, and refilled Xia Wentian's stainless steel cup with water.Then back out, gently closing the door.
"Comrade Nengtong." Xia Wentian handed Ding Nengtong one of his cigarettes, and Ding Nengtong quickly took out his lighter to light it up for Xia Wentian, and he also lit one and took a puff quietly.
"I came to you this time to have a good talk with you. Yesterday, the municipal committee held a standing committee. At my suggestion, I discussed your problem. The leaders of the organization department or the discipline inspection committee should have talked to you, but I am also the municipal committee member. Deputy Secretary, I have done everything in my power at the Standing Committee."
Speaking of which, Xia Wentian took a sip of tea from a stainless steel cup, and then continued unhurriedly: "It should be said that the organization is satisfied with the organization and principle you have shown in the face of big right and wrong, especially in the 'Xiao Actively cooperating with the organization played an important role in the case of Jia Da. Of course, some comrades think that you failed to resist pornography and committed serious violations of discipline. In the complicated anti-corruption struggle, you, Ding Nengtong, have basically withstood the test. I believe that after the baptism of this anti-corruption struggle, you will always keep a clear head in your future work, and you will become more mature and more able to withstand money. The test of Guan, Power Guan and Beauty Pass. I think that people like you who have passed the test of the anti-corruption struggle should be employed in the organization and should not be abandoned! At the Standing Committee, everyone basically agreed with my point of view, but punishment still needs to be punished On the one hand, it is to let you remember this lesson, and on the other hand, it also reminds others to remember that party discipline is a high-tension line that cannot be touched."
"Mayor Xia, no matter what punishment is given to me, I can accept it. I am grateful to the organization for not abandoning me!"
Ding Neng thought to himself, no matter what punishment is given to me, I finally have a conclusion, which is better than guessing riddles about my future every day.
"The organization decided to remove you from the position of deputy secretary-general of the municipal government and give you a one-year probation in the party. Do you have any opinions?" Xia Wentian suddenly put away his smile and asked seriously. "I have no objection, I accept the organization's punishment."
The mystery was revealed, and the atmosphere eased a lot.
"About your work arrangement, my opinion is that you still go back to Beijing to work. Comrade Wenshan also has the same opinion. He said at the Standing Committee: 'Let Ding Nengtong go back to the Beijing Office. Only Ding Nengtong can understand the Forbidden City. , Besides, there is still a lot of shit left in the Beijing garden. If he doesn’t wipe it, who will wipe it for him?” Secretary Hong’s words are a bit rough, but they make sense. I understand that your work in Beijing is still very good, but It should be admitted that the reason for the prosperity of the Beijing Office is that the central ministries and commissions have too much power to allocate resources, and the financial transfer payment procedures are not transparent. This involves a re-examination of the relationship between the central government and the local government. The characteristics of the activities are ambiguous and the figure is gray. My opinion is that after you take office again this time, do a good job of research to see how the Beijing Office should rectify and make more positive effects. I tend to remove all The Beijing Office of the counties and districts will transfer all their functions to the Beijing Office of the Municipality. In the future, when the counties and districts encounter difficulties in handling affairs in Beijing, they will all go to the Beijing Office of the Municipality. The burden of the Municipal Office in Beijing will become heavier and heavier. I hope you will pay close attention to research after arriving in Beijing, and strive to come up with a rectification plan as soon as possible."
Xia Wentian's words were not only pertinent, but also earnest. Ding Nengtong was really relieved, and he was secretly glad that he was worried that he would be expelled from the party in the organization, and staying in the party for probation for a year was the best result. Now it seems that Xia Wentian appreciates that he is not here. The "Xiao Jia case" is deeply involved. Mayor Xia is a very discerning person. He believes that only those who have passed the test of wind and waves will not fall into the whirlpool. Xia Wentian is undoubtedly his bole and bosom friend!
Ding Nengtong was moved. He felt that he was so lucky. At the most difficult time in his life, he met a good leader. Ding Nengtong secretly made up his mind to make Mayor Xia's face even better!
Xia Wentian seemed to see what Ding Nengtong was thinking, and smiled and handed Ding Nengtong another cigarette. Ding Nengtong wanted to express his determination, but his thoughts were confused due to excitement.
Ding Nengtong took a few puffs of cigarettes to control his excitement and said, "Mayor Xia, thank you for your trust in me. I will definitely live up to your expectations. However, it is not easy to rectify the Beijing Office, because the Beijing Office Functions are created by the existing system. Central ministries, commissions, offices and bureaus always like to manage some things that should be handed over to the market. The more the government manages, the more powerful the "money from running the department" will be. Authority is produced in a mysterious atmosphere. The typical manifestations are the black-box operation of decision-making and the monopoly of high-level administrative public information. This is the background of the birth of the Beijing Office. At present, due to the unclear division of powers and financial powers between the central and local governments, it is still impossible to completely break the financial transfer. The non-transparent and non-standard state of payment is an important reason why the functions of the Beijing Office cannot be changed. Even if it is withdrawn, it will be re-established in various forms. Mayor Xia, I can take the plan. However, the general background and environment remain unchanged, and if Dongzhou is the one city that rectifies the Beijing Office, it may suffer from competition with other cities, and you must be mentally prepared for this!"
It should be said that Ding Nengtong's attitude is sincere. He does not want the young mayor who is not as old as him to run into trouble as soon as he takes office, and he cherishes this courageous young mayor who dares to appoint himself, a cadre who has made mistakes. of great political courage.
It’s not that Xia Wentian didn’t think about these issues, or it’s because he had thought about the issues raised by Ding Nengtong that he made up his mind to rectify the Beijing Office of the Dongzhou Municipal Government, because the purpose of his rectification was not to weaken the Beijing Office The function is precisely to be strengthened, and the Beijing Office in each county is to be withdrawn. The purpose is also to concentrate the main human, material and financial resources to strengthen the functions of the Municipal Office in Beijing.
Not long after Xia Wentian took office, he learned through research that more than half of the central transfer payments to the government have not been included in the local budget, and have completely escaped the supervision of the National People’s Congress, and some have even escaped the supervision of the government. In the road of rent-seeking, the greater the free capacity of the power holder, the greater the space for power rent-seeking.This is an indisputable fact. As long as the standards and procedures for resource allocation and project approval of various ministries and commissions are not open and transparent, the Beijing Office will not be able to withdraw.
"Comrade Nengtong, I have considered your concerns. Reform requires the courage to cross the river by feeling the stones. Your task is to figure out the stones."
While Xia Wentian was talking, Long Xiaobo opened the door and came in: "Mayor Xia, Governor Zhao Changzheng's secretary is calling. Please go to Governor Zhao's office at 1:30 in the afternoon."
"Did he reveal what Governor Zhao wanted from me?"
"It seems to be talking about the Dongzhou subway."
"Comrade Nengtong, you see that the Dongzhou subway project has not been approved for a long time. Your Beijing office should play a more role!"
Seeing that Xia Wentian was very busy, Ding Nengtong quickly got up and said goodbye: "Mayor Xia, then I'll be leaving first."
"Alright, I think you take the time to take up the post, and communicate with us at any time if you have any difficulties."
Ding Nengtong walked out of Xia Wentian's office and heaved a long sigh of relief. A stone that had been blocking his chest fell to the ground. He went straight to the elevator and suddenly remembered that Lin Dake asked him to sit in his office. Lin Dake was the city resident. The mayor in charge of the Beijing Office almost forgot, Ding Nengtong shook his head, turned around and went to Lin Dake's office.
When Ding Nengtong walked into Lin Dake's office, Lin Dake was fiddling with more than a dozen strings of rosary beads when he saw Ding Nengtong walk in and warmly make tea for him.
"Yes, how is the talk with Mayor Xia?" Lin Dake asked with concern.
"Very good, Mayor Lin, the Beijing Office is under your leadership, you should take care of my brother!" Ding Nengtong's office in Lin Dake was obviously not as tense as in Xia Wentian's office.
"Don't worry, if you survive a catastrophe, you will have future blessings. If you can, I heard from Xiaomei that you are very familiar with Master Zhishan from Fayuan Temple in Beijing. I have something to ask for your help!" Mr. Lin Honestly.
"Mayor Lin, you are too polite. Zhishan and I do have friendship, but I don't know how I can help?" Ding Nengtong looked at the rosary on Lin Dake's desk and asked in wonder, thinking, could it be you, Lin Dake Put aside communism and convert to Buddhism?
"Since my father died on the battlefield to resist US aggression and aid Korea, my mother cried and went blind. She was a widow all her life, and she worked hard to bring me and my younger brother into adulthood. She survived all her life by having a Buddha in her heart. The old man believed in Buddhism, so she I like Buddhist rosary beads. I bring rosary beads to her no matter where I go on business trips, but I have never consecrated them. The old man hopes that I will find a virtuous monk to consecrate them. Since you have friendship with Master Zhishan, this matter Please!"
Ding Nengtong was very grateful for Lin Dake's trust: "Mayor Lin, this matter is easy to handle. I will go to Fayuan Temple after I return to Beijing, and I will definitely make the old man fulfill his wish!"
"Okay, I can understand. The old man is over seventy years old. I just want to make my mother happy and do my filial piety!"