Chapter 3 third chapter

It was already twelve o'clock in the evening when Cheng returned home drunk all the way.A group of pen writers in the Political Research Office played their best today, and all of them seemed to have practiced the magic of drinking, and their drinking capacity increased greatly. Even the dialect, which is the worst drinking in normal times, poured wine into their mouths one cup after another.Cheng Yiyi was naturally drunk, and the Secretary-General invited the Political Research Office to dinner. This was the first time in the history of Nanzhou.He made a start. At the same time, Wang Chuanzhu, the deputy secretary-general of the municipal party committee, was a teetotaler, and he was allergic when he drank, so he could only sit and sit.Cheng did not refuse anyone who came all the way, and showed the pride of drinking in the army back then.No matter how big a hero is, he can't survive a stalker.When singing at the ends of the earth, he was drunk.But he still sang several songs, all military songs.Because of drinking alcohol, his voice often sang high notes and became silent.Some people applauded even when there was no sound, and the applause was enthusiastic, which was even better than when real singers sang on TV.

Zhang Xiaoyu almost helped Cheng to sit on the sofa all the way, and while taking off his shoes for him, he muttered, "I don't even know how old I am, and I still drink with a group of young people. Are you drunk?" Laughing all the way, he put his hands on her shoulders and said, "I'm not drunk, just a little too much. How much do I drink? You don't know. Back then... back then, I drank a ball and it was... all... fine." Zhang Xiaoyu patted Cheng Yiyi's face with his hand, and said: "A good man doesn't talk about being brave in the past, it was then, and now is now."

Cheng Yiyi's head was a little dizzy, leaning on the sofa, the room turned upside down.He knew that he had drunk too much and was drunk.He has a bad habit, the more drunk he is, the less he can sleep, and he can only lie down with his eyes open.As soon as you close your eyes, the sky and the earth will keep spinning.The stomach is also turbulent.In the army before, he was the head of the regiment, and the whole division was famous for drinking.After arriving at the place, when it was dry, he was often drunk.After becoming the secretary-general of the Municipal Party Committee, I became less drunk.Every time I drink, I follow behind the secretary, usually meaning it, and others don't force it; if he is the guest of honor, I drink less alcohol. Now at the wine table, the leader's drinking standard is set by himself.The standards of other people are set by the leaders.As the leader of the municipal party committee, he only needs to touch his lips lightly, which is very face-saving. It is impossible for others to only drink half a glass.

Of course Zhang Xiaoyu knew about Cheng Yilu's problem after drinking, so she sat on the side and scalded a towel with hot water and put it on his forehead.Cheng Yiyi felt a little more comfortable.Zhang Xiaoyu said: "Drink so much with the people in the political research office? You really are." Cheng Yiyi smiled and said: "You don't know that. Only by drinking with them can I drink too much. They are all playing with pens, saying I don’t feel a good word, but a bad word about you will have the most impact.” "Then you don't need to drink like this. You are still afraid of what they will do to you. It's not bad if they don't ask you."

Cheng took down the towel all the way, and Zhang Xiaoyu changed it again.Zhang Xiaoyu is considered virtuous among women, and she works as a nurse in the city hospital.The hospital tried to transfer her to an administrative position several times, but she declined.Her reason is that she still does her own professional work.Zhang Xiaoyu picked up the washbasin and went to change the basin of hot water.When he came back, he said to Cheng Yiyi: "If you are free these two days, let's go to the province." Cheng Yiyi knew what Zhang Xiaoyu meant and wanted to visit her uncle Zhang Minzhao.Zhang Minzhao was the secretary of the Nanzhou Municipal Party Committee in the previous term. When the province changed, he went to the province to become the deputy governor.Originally, Qiancheng planned to visit Zhang Minzhao all the way, but he was too busy; and Zhang Xiaoyu disagreed, saying that they are all a family, and don't run around like some people before the year and make a mess.Cheng Yiyi thinks so too.For so many years, he has maintained a relationship with Zhang Minzhao.He didn't want others to feel anything about him because of Governor Zhang Minzhao.In officialdom, he came step by step.He relies on strength and hard work.However, for Governor Zhang Minzhao, he had to go.It's not suitable for emotion and reason.He raised his head and asked Zhang Xiaoyu: "If not, how about tomorrow?"

Zhang Xiaoyu said: "Tomorrow is not good. Tomorrow is Man's Day. Not good. The day after tomorrow?" Cheng Yiyi said: "I'm afraid it won't work the day after tomorrow. I have to go to work the day after tomorrow. Either postpone it a little longer. Anyway, it's close to the provincial capital. I'll go there anytime I'm free, as long as it's within the fifteenth day." Zhang Xiaoyu didn't say anything, and Cheng Yiyi said: "I really want to find Governor Zhang, and there will be a new term in the second half of the year. I want to move."

"Tell him about this." Zhang Xiaoyu said as if remembering something, took out an envelope in the study, and said, "A person came tonight, I don't know, I have to leave this when I leave. I don't It's easy to push, take a look." He said and handed over the envelope.Cheng knew what was in the envelope without looking all the way, but he opened it anyway.Inside was a VIP card with a figure of 10,000 yuan.Zhang Xiaoyu looked at it, and said in shock: "These people are really daring, they have so much money at once. All the way, I can't ask for this money."

Cheng Yiyi said: "Of course not. I have always insisted on not taking any money. A cigarette bottle and wine are regarded as etiquette, and giving money is bribery." He looked at the envelope again, and there was indeed a small piece of paper inside, writing He wrote a few lines: "Congratulations to the secretary-general for the new year. Fang Lianghua" turned out to be the secretary of the county party committee of Tongshan County, a very young secretary, and the eldest son of the old secretary of the previous municipal party committee. "This is troublesome," Cheng Yiyi said, "If it's easy for others, it's not easy for Fang Lianghua."

Zhang Xiaoyu asked: "Why is it so difficult? Just leave it. Haven't you quit before?" "You returned the annual gift from the secretary of the county party committee. I'm afraid it's hard to say. He will feel ashamed, and it will be detrimental to my work in the future. In this way, let's let it go and find a way slowly." "That's fine, but I'm still worried." Zhang Xiaoyu got up and sat beside Cheng Yiyi, rubbing his neck with his hands.Cheng Yiyi turned over and was facing Zhang Xiaoyu's chest.He reached out and touched Zhang Xiaoyu's chest lightly.Zhang Xiaoyu didn't push her, and said, "I've had too much wine, and I'm still moving around." Cheng Yiyi looked at her and smiled, and said, "I'm moving at home, not outside." Zhang Xiaoyu said a little shyly, "Nonsense, too much wine. "Speaking, he hugged Cheng Yiyi's head to his chest...

In the middle of the night, Cheng Yilu woke up.She was thirsty and didn't want to disturb Zhang Xiaoyu, so she got up quietly by herself and went to the living room to take a sip of cold tea.Then sat on the sofa, when his brain was fully awake.Not only sober, but even more sober than when I didn't drink.The alcohol seemed to scrub the brain, and it became clear and empty.He recalled the scene of drinking at night, thinking that he was drinking liquor one cup after another, and he wanted to laugh.The envelope Fang Lianghua sent was placed on the coffee table. He opened it again and looked at the card, thinking: This Fang Lianghua is also bold enough to give him 10,000 yuan for the secretary of the municipal party committee. How many?

This card, Cheng Yilu knew that he could not return it, which would give Fang Lianghua something to think about.Fang Lianghua has an idea, that is, Tongshan County has an idea.He couldn't hand it over to the Commission for Disciplinary Inspection as stated in the disciplinary regulations. If he handed it in alone and the others didn't, then he would only be the target of public criticism.Shoot the head bird, you stand out and spit out the food that comes to your mouth, while others are eating, you will not be normal if you are not beaten. Accept it, of course it is impossible.Ever since he became a platoon leader in the army, Cheng Yiyi has set himself a rule of not accepting cash or gift cards from anyone.His old father, who had been a cadre all his life, said this the most every time he saw him.Although he also charged some things like tobacco and alcohol, he never charged money.Many people outside know Cheng Yiyi's habit.Thinking of it this way, Fang Lianghua's sending him a card was also a challenge to his habit. It could neither be accepted nor returned, the card was like a hot sweet potato, Cheng Yilu threw it aside vigorously.Fang Lianghua has only been the secretary of the Tongshan County Party Committee for three years. Although he comes from an official family, this person does not have too many dandyism.Ren Huaihang appreciated it very much, and directly praised him at the conference several times, saying: As the main person in charge of a place or a county, he must dare to innovate and leap forward boldly.I think Tongshan County has improved in the past few years, which is related to the fact that we have used the right people, that is, it is related to the main person in charge.Mayor Wang Shida has always looked down upon Fang Lianghua. Sometimes in some private occasions, Wang Shida preached: They are all the sons of cadres, and their dandy habits are harmful.It is said that what Kiriyama is doing is all ostentatious.Wang Shida has a reason for saying this. He himself is a typical farmer's son.As for Fang Lianghua, Wang Shida's meaning was obvious: he relied on his old man.These words were actually aimed at Ren Huaihang, whose father was originally the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee. Cheng Yiyi adopted the method he has always used since he became the secretary-general of the government to deal with Fang Lianghua's comments from all sides.As a secretary-general, he hears all kinds of rumors and gaudy news every day. He can only listen, but not speak;Although he was only the last member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee in terms of position, because of the particularity of the role of Secretary-General, he basically followed the main leaders, not only participating in the Standing Committee, but also in the secretary's office meeting.If you say too much, you will lose, and no one can judge whether the phenomenon that can be seen now is true or not.It is better not to speak than to speak when judgment is inaccurate.It is better to watch the changes quietly than to stop the static with movement. Nanzhou's status in Jiangnan Province, apart from the provincial capital, is actually ranked first.The total economic output is only a general indicator. Now, the position of a place in the eyes of the provincial party committee is measured mainly by the use of the main person in charge of the place.The former three secretaries of Nanzhou have all been promoted to the province. Two of them, one is now a governor in another province, and the other is a deputy minister in Beijing.Zhang Minzhao came to the province four years ago when he changed his term, and recently he heard that he was going to be promoted again, to be the deputy secretary.Zhang Minzhao was not too impressed with Wang Shida. It was rumored that Zhang did not recommend Wang Shida to the provincial party committee when he left.Cheng Yiyi once wanted to ask Zhang Minzhao, but he swallowed the words again.Perhaps it is for this reason that Wang Shida seems to have some ideas about Cheng Yiyi.It's just that Cheng Yiyi tried his best to pay attention to everything, no matter how much he had an idea, he had nowhere to start, it was just an idea. Cheng Yiyi was still thirsty, so he got up and poured a glass of water, and gulped a few big gulps, warming his body.When he got back to bed, he couldn't fall asleep, so he might as well continue to sit on the sofa.Zhang Xiaoyu is a heavy sleeper, and she is a woman who can fall asleep as soon as she gets into bed.She didn't have any scheming, when the matchmaker introduced Zhang Xiaoyu to the two of them, she said that Zhang Xiaoyu was a straight-hearted person, which Cheng Yiyi liked.Although sometimes it is unavoidable to be a little childish, but it is better than those women who are vulgar all the time. Moreover, Zhang Xiaoyu has one of the best things, that is, she has always supported Cheng Yiyi's handling of the door-to-door gift giver.Her point of view is very clear: as long as there is enough money to live on, if you have a lot of money, you will lose it. If you receive a small amount of money, you will be greedy for big money.Although she is the secretary-general's wife, she insists on working as a nurse in the hospital.When her son was at home, her main job was to take care of Cheng Yiyi and his son; last year, when his son went to study in Australia, she had to call him every day.Cheng Yiyi laughed at her and said: You are from Nanzhou, but your soul is in Australia. Regarding right and wrong in the officialdom, Cheng Yiyi usually disagrees with Zhang Xiaoyu.The outside world said that Cheng Yiyi's rapid transfer from the secretary general of the municipal government to the standing committee member and secretary general of the municipal party committee was related to Zhang Minzhao, and it was Zhang Minzhao who exerted pressure from above.Cheng Yiyi himself was not too clear about this point.It stands to reason that when he came down from the army, he was already in his prime.Later, he became the deputy secretary-general of the municipal government, and he was only a deputy department in terms of rank.Of course, the level of troops cannot be used equally when used locally.He only worked for two years as the secretary-general of the government at the division level.Perhaps to the outside world, it is a bit faster, but in terms of personal ability, he still has great confidence in himself.Even though promotion is not always based on ability, having ability is better than not having ability.Only when you have the ability and sit in your seat can you feel at ease in your heart. Cheng has worked his way from the municipal party committee to the government to the municipal party committee for ten years. No matter how dull his eyes are, he can still see some tricks.Officialdom is like a game of chess, but most people are just chess pieces, and only the top few people are really playing chess.These people were divided into different camps because of the needs of playing chess.It cannot be said to be a small group, but it is like a melon vine, the top is the root, and behind it is a lot of leaves and flowers.Ren Huaihang is a chess player, Wang Shida is a chess player, and even Fang Haoran is a chess player.They each hold the chess pieces in their hands, and the wind and the clouds will meet. They can't see the smoke of gunpowder but can smell the smell of gunpowder everywhere. The pawns in Ren Huaihang's hands are what Wang Shida called "playboys", including Deputy Secretary Chang Zhenxing, Executive Deputy Mayor Xu Shuofeng, Propaganda Minister Wang Wei, Finance Director Huang Chuan, and Fang Lianghua and Qian Hao from the following counties.Those who are close to Wang Shida are all cadres who were promoted from the local area, such as deputy secretary Wang Hao, organization director Xu Cheng, and the following Liu Zhuozhao and Feng Jun.Although Fang Haoran has retired to the CPPCC, his old roots are still there. He and Chi Yutian are sympathetic to each other, and there is also a group of veteran cadres behind him. They are not in the public eye, but their strength is extraordinary.When these people moved their crutches, they saw that the wind was raining, and even Ren Huaihang had to respect him three points. Cheng Yiyi has never put himself in any camp, but from the outside world, he has always belonged to a certain camp.When he was the secretary-general of the government, he seemed to belong to Wang Shida, and even Zhang Minzhao was a little surprised; after joining the municipal party committee, he became Ren Huaihang's person again, following him like a shadow.Not to fix himself as someone's pawn, this is where Cheng Yilu thinks he is clever.To make himself like someone's pawn, this is where Cheng Yilu thinks he has a scheming plan.He is the secretary-general, and he can't be too clear-cut. More often than not, he has to coordinate and make peace, and he wants to balance the pros and cons without losing the opportunity in the big game of Nanzhou.When Cheng Yilu was in the army, he was the youngest head of the division.He was too clear-cut and followed the teacher.But no one expected that if something happened to the teacher, he would have to be disarmed and return to the field.This taught him a deep lesson and it hurt a lot.Sometimes, people must have several faces, this is for the work, not just for the heart. There was some white light outside the window. Cheng Yiyi felt a little dizzy.When he returned to the bed, Zhang Xiaoyu was still sleeping soundly.He kissed her forehead lightly and fell asleep slowly. Liu Zhuozhao came around noon, and Zhang Xiaoyu woke up Cheng Yiyi.Cheng Yiyi asked: "What time is it?" Zhang Xiaoyu said: "It's almost half past ten." Cheng Yiyi hurriedly took the mobile phone and saw that there were four missed calls on it, two of which belonged to Liu Zhuozhao, and one was from a stranger. Number, the other is run by the Municipal Committee.He called Liu Zhuozhao back.Liu Zhuozhao said: "I know the Secretary-General is at home, downstairs. Come up." Cheng Yiyi tidied up hastily, and Liu Zhuozhao came in.Zhang Xiaoyu made tea and entered the room.Liu Zhuozhao said: "I wanted to come over to pay New Year's greetings to the Secretary-General a few years ago, but you are busy. Until now, you see..." Cheng Yiyi said: "We are still polite? Secretary Liu has always supported my work, I have to thank you " Liu Zhuozhao smiled and said, "The Secretary-General has criticized me. Isn't that true? I heard that Secretary-General Lin and the others came here a few days ago?" "Yeah, once a year on the fourth day of the lunar new year. Are you in the city or in the county during Chinese New Year? Hello, you can run at both ends, feel free." "What are you at ease? It's not that the secretary-general doesn't know, he's suffering. Speaking of which, I really want to report something to the secretary-general." Liu Zhuozhao took a look at Cheng Yiyi and said, "The new term is about to change, please ask the secretary-general Take care of me. The old comrade-in-arms has stayed in the county for more than ten years, and he will not be old if he doesn't move. He can't move even if he wants to." "Ah, yes, it's been more than ten years. I've been back for ten years. You are the secretary, so I can't say anything. Only comrades Huaihang and Shida know about this." "Of course I know. The Secretary-General is by Secretary Ren's side. It's better than anything else." Liu Zhuo looked after Cheng Yiyi.Cheng Yiyi put aside the subject and asked, "Where is sister-in-law?" The two of them were in the same battalion when they were in the army, and Liu Zhuozhao was already married at that time.So Cheng Yiyi still follows Liu Zhuozhao's wife and sister-in-law at that time. Liu Zhuozhao said: "In the city, with her parents." Then asked: "Is there no arrangement for noon? Let's go out. Call Madam." Cheng Yiyi said: "Look, look at my side. I'm still fainted. I drank too much last night, and now I want to drink some porridge. Drinking is harmful. Forget it at noon. If it doesn't work, it's here. Xiaoyu simply do something." Liu Zhuozhao said: "This is so troublesome." Then he added, "It's okay, I haven't eaten Xiaoyu's dishes for many years." Cheng Yiyi called Zhang Xiaoyu and asked her to prepare lunch.Zhang Xiaoyu agreed, but went out.Liu Zhuozhao handed over a cigarette and asked, "I heard that you are going to go to the government for a new term this year? That's good, anyway, you are very familiar with it." Cheng Yiyi looked at Liu Zhuozhao pretending to be surprised, and said, "It's nothing, and I don't think so myself. The government is full of people." Liu Zhuozhao said: "Mayor Xu Shuofeng is leaving soon. I heard that he is going to be the deputy secretary of Xijiang City. You are the most suitable for his position." "Not sure, haha, you know better than us!" Cheng Yiyi said, getting up to refill Liu Zhuo's tea.Liu Zhuozhao asked about the child's situation in Australia.When the two chatted, they stopped talking about official matters.When it came to the army, the two talked a lot and relaxed. Liu Zhuozhao said that he had a phone call with some old comrades a few days ago. They said that the old chief was in good health, but his temper was still so stubborn. Cheng Yiyi sighed.The old chief that Liu Zhuozhao mentioned was Cheng Yiyi's army commander when he was the political commissar of the regiment. He was an anti-Japanese brand.Later, when he was about to retire, he proposed to be the team leader all the way.The teacher is his old subordinate, so he also favors Cheng Yiyi.Thinking of the old chief, Cheng Yiyi felt a little sore in his heart, he stopped talking, just remained silent.Of course Liu Zhuozhao saw it, so he hit the topic. Zhang Xiaoyu came back, she ordered some food from outside, put it on the table, and cooked some more by herself.Cheng Yilu invited Liu Zhuozhao to the table, opened a bottle of Wuliangye, and said, "I can't drink any more, let Xiaoyu drink some with you." Zhang Xiaoyu said, "How can I drink? Secretary Liu can drink some by himself, not too much. Like All the way, last night I was too drunk." Liu Zhuozhao said, "That's fine, I'll drink three glasses by myself." After dinner, Liu Zhuozhao said he still had something to do, so he left first.Before going out, Cheng Yiyi said: "Old Liu, what are you doing? Our comrades-in-arms, old acquaintances, no good!" Liu Zhuozhao said with a smile: "I'm not bribing the Secretary-General with anything, it's just that I can't come empty-handed, right? Xiaoyu, do you think so?" Zhang Xiaoyu said with a smile: "Actually, this is a stranger. Next time, remember to ask my sister-in-law to come and walk." After Liu Zhuozhao left, Zhang Xiaoyu put the cigarettes and wine brought by Liu Zhuozhao in the study, a Chinese cigarette and a bottle of Moutai.She was about to tidy up, but she saw an envelope next to the cigarettes, and she knew something about it.Why are you so excited about this now?Even Liu Zhuozhao came to join in.Cheng Yiyi was also a little angry when he saw him, and immediately called Liu Zhuozhao's cell phone, and said, "Old comrade, are you hurting me?" Liu Zhuozhao didn't speak but just laughed.Cheng Yiyi said, "You wait." In the evening, Cheng Yiyi called Zhang Xiaoyu together and insisted on running to Liu Zhuozhao's house. Liu Zhuozhao was naturally a little surprised.Cheng Yiyi brought the envelope intact and said: "This is the last time, and this is not an example. We are old comrades-in-arms, even if we are not comrades-in-arms, we can't do this. Old Liu, you know me. From the army to the place, you should clear." This made Liu Zhuozhao lose face a bit, Zhang Xiaoyu hurriedly quarreled, and Cheng Yiyi stopped talking.The women began to talk about the children, and the two men sat and drank tea.The Supergirl competition was on TV, and Cheng Yiyi was most annoyed by this, so he found a topic and asked about Hudong's economic performance this year, and Liu Zhuozhao simply said it.Then, Liu Zhuozhao said: "It's just right, I was about to ask? Has the municipal party committee decided on the commendation for this year's economic work conference?" Cheng Yiyi didn't answer, he thought that Liu Zhuozhao must be the one who won the first place in Hudong, but the result?According to Secretary Ren's assessment method, Hudong can only be the last one.He didn't mention the changes in the Standing Committee, but Liu Zhuozhao said first: "The Secretary-General doesn't have to be shy, I already know. Secretary Ren has ideas about Hudong. But, to be honest, you have ideas, you can't do that. Change the way to punish people." "You can't say that, Lao Liu. The assessment indicators are constantly being improved and revised. How to find a more reasonable assessment method that can better reflect the actual performance of economic development needs to be constantly explored and practiced. This year's assessment method has changed. Now, it’s not necessarily a bad thing for Hudong. This can encourage the backward and develop together.” Cheng Yiyi continued: “To be honest, if I were the secretary, I’m not willing to fight for the number one. The number one sounds like an honor. , it’s actually even more stressful.” Liu Zhuozhao also laughed, and said: "I don't want to fight for the number one, it's meaningless. Besides, the number one doesn't really explain anything. But I think Secretary Huai Hang is purposeful and targeted, and of course it's not for me. In this way A change will not be good for the mayor of Shida, and it will not be too late to change after the assessment in the second half of the year.” Cheng Yiyi didn't say any more. It's not good if the discussion on such a topic is too in-depth.He called Zhang Xiaoyu back.Liu Zhuozhao and his wife stayed for a while longer.It was already ten o'clock in the evening when they left.