Chapter 1162: A banquet, everyone is drunk

The banquet was held in the most luxurious Jin Wanshenghao in the Qin and Tang dynasties.

The main leaders of the four teams of the Municipal Party Committee, Municipal People's Congress, Municipal Government, Municipal CPPCC, and all members of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee came together and gathered together. It was very lively and grandly welcomed the visits of Vice Governor Tan and Deputy Director Lu.

Jin Wanshenghao Hotel is a designated hotel of the Municipal Party Committee. All major receptions and important guests are arranged by Jin Wanshenghao. It is also a customary rule. After Xia Xiang took office, Jin Wan's boss Jin Wan invited him to dinner many times, but he refused. He knew that Jin Wan was worried that he would hand over the major reception tasks of the Municipal Party Committee to other hotels in the future.

Xia Xiang has one of the biggest advantages of not seeing small things in his eyes. In fact, don’t underestimate some designated hotels of the Municipal Party Committee, give instructions on hospitality and other small things, which is the most reflecting the will to power and the opportunity to gain benefits. If Xia Xiang has any hints, he will not be able to receive gifts every year, especially Qin and Tang, an economically developed city. As the secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, he raised his hands slightly in promoting cadres, adjusting personnel, etc., and occasionally was hospitalized and recuperated a few times, taking the opportunity to make money, and easily earned tens of millions a year.

Xia Xiang is not short of money, nor is he a person who loves money as much as his life. He is very weak in money and is as innocent as paper on economic issues. This is also the reason why he has never been caught by his opponents in the officialdom. At Xia Xiang's level, the only thing that can defeat him is the economic problem. But he has a strong style on economic issues. Not to mention having a handle, he cannot pick out any problems, which makes all the officials who have worked with him sincerely admire him.

The reception was also arranged for Jin Wanshenghao, which made Jin Wan's heart come true and made him look up to Secretary Xia's character.

After sitting in order, Xia Xiang delivered a welcome speech as usual.

In addition to Lu Guoyuan, deputy director of the Provincial People's Congress, who accompanied Tan Guorui, were also his secretary and deputy secretary-general of the provincial government. If all members of the Qintang Municipal Party Committee were accompanying him, they would definitely not be able to sit still. They named several major party and government leaders. In addition to Xia Xiang and Zhang Guowei, there were Liu Jiehui, Fan Jin, Chang Gongzhi and Zhou Minghong.

After Xia Xiang delivered a welcome speech, Tan Guorui made a speech. Tan Guorui was in high spirits today. First, he praised Qin Tang's work in good progress, and also affirmed Qin Tang's team and praised Xia Xiang's squad leader for taking the lead. However, the praise of Xia Xiang was only passed by, but it took nearly two minutes to commend the various work of the municipal government under Zhang Guowei, pointing out that Zhang Guowei made an indelible contribution to the economic development of Qin Tang.

Generally speaking, whether it is a superior or a subordinate, when affirming Qin Tang's work, he will highlight the role of the team collectively. Even if he highlights individuals, he will also highlight the top leader. What is the concept of top leader? He is the first person in charge of the overall work of Qin Tang, and the provincial party committee's full trust in him personally.

But Tan Guorui deliberately neglected Xia Xiang and praised Zhang Guowei, and everyone present smelled an unusual aura.

Xia Xiang couldn't sit upright, with a calm face, as if accepting all reality.

Lu Guoyuan smiled and nodded frequently, as if completely agreeing with Tan Guorui's statement.

A group of members of the Qintang Municipal Party Committee, Zhang Guowei smiled humbly, but his eyes showed joy, and he waved his hands and clasped his fists.

Fan Jin seemed to be in a state of meditation, with a smile on his face, but in fact there was no smile at all. His eyes were looking at Tan Guorui, but in fact the focus did not fall on Tan Guorui.

Chang Gongzhi no longer touched his stomach as usual, but instead put his hands on the table and was smiling, but his smile was very meaningful and nodded slightly, as if he was agreeing with Tan Guorui's words, and as if he was just nodding unconsciously.

Zhou Minghong smiled brightly, and his eyes slid across Tan Guorui and Lu Guoyuan's faces from time to time, as if he was looking for some intriguing hints. He even glanced at Xia Xiang inadvertently, but felt something was wrong, so he hurriedly withdrew his gaze and tried to act normally.

However, Liu Jiehui is more normal than anyone else. He sits upright and looks straight, and shows a formal manner of listening to the leader's speech. It makes people feel funny, but they dare not laugh.

"Comrade Guowei's actions to support the education cause made me very moved. I solemnly announced that the provincial government rewards Comrade Zhang Guowei with a new car!" Tan Guorui finally ended his long speech with the reward of the new car. Although he might think he is very literary and eloquent, he is really a lot of clichés and nonsense.

Of course, there are many implications. All the old people present in the officialdom are aware of it. Governor Tan is deliberately raising Zhang Guowei and neglecting Xia Xiang.

After Tan Guorui finished his speech, Xia wanted to take the lead in applauding.

Applause was everywhere, Zhang Guowei stood up, clasped his fists to signal, tears flashed in his eyes, and he said with emotion: "Thank you for your care in the provincial party committee and government, thank you for your kindness. I just did my duty and let Governor Tan give me such a shame."

Fan Jin grinned, his lips moved, as if he had said something, no one heard it clearly, and only he knew what he wanted to say.

Two very ironic words: "Actor's Best Actress!"

After Zhang Guowei's passionate performance, he raised his glass: "On behalf of the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, I respect Governor Tan with a glass."

As soon as these words came out, all of the people here were slightly moved except Xia Xiang.

When Secretary Xia did not toast, Mayor Zhang was disrespectful to Secretary Xia. Moreover, when Secretary Xia was present, he claimed to represent the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, and even if Secretary Xia was mentioning Secretary Xia's name, it was very outrageous.

Tan Guorui seemed to not notice anything wrong, and accepted the toast happily, and even cried a glass with Zhang Guowei, sipped it all: "I want to drink Guowei's respected wine, and I have to drink it, because Guowei is a practical worker and a good mayor who does things steadily."

Many people can see it more clearly now. Mayor Zhang and Governor Tan sang together, which clearly showed that Secretary Luo Xia's face was a blow to Secretary Xia's prestige, and even regarded other members of the Qin and Tang team as if nothing had happened, many of the people present felt neglected. It was easy for others to say that, but Fan Jin's anger was even more obvious.

Although Zhang Guowei was in the lead everywhere, the rules in the officialdom were indispensable. Xia Xiang stood up and toasted Tan Guorui: "I also toast Governor Tan. Governor Tan has always been very concerned about Qin Tang's work and has always supported my work. On behalf of the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, I thank Governor Tan for his."

Tan Guorui picked up the wine glass: "Comrade Xia Xiang, I can't drink much, I can't compare to you young people. I want to discuss with you. If you drink it, I will drink half of it, can I drink it?"

The tone is very friendly, but it has an unquestionable authority.

The governor’s words were not willing to listen. But the problem was not that Governor Tan drank too much but that Governor Tan had a toast with Zhang Guowei first but did not toast with Xia Xiang, which was obviously favoring one and the other.

Xia Xiang's face was normal and he showed no dissatisfaction at all: "Okay, let's follow the spirit of Governor Tan's instructions."

"Haha..." Tan Guorui smiled with satisfaction, "Comrade Xia Xiang, why are you talking about the instructions after drinking? Don't be too formal. Sitting together today, everyone is more casual."

Some leaders are powerful and sit together to have dinner, and they laugh, and they laugh in their business. Then the accompanying people will feel uncomfortable, and they will not be able to sit well if they don’t eat well. Some leaders are more easy-going and talkative, so the atmosphere will be much warmer and the accompanying people will be able to relax.

Tan Guorui seemed easy-going, but in fact he had deliberate traces of every move, especially his interactions with Zhang Guowei several times, which had obvious intention of suppressing Xia Xiang. Everyone here was not without a look. It was seen in their eyes and in their hearts, so although Tan Guorui said it nicely and seemed to have no airs, everyone was cautious and cautious, and they were a little restrained.

Yes, Governor Tan intends to distinguish between the secretary and the mayor, and the atmosphere becomes subtle and awkward. If he talks too much, it seems that he is the same as Governor Tan's united front and puts some damage to Secretary Xia. If he talks less, he neglects Governor Tan and his party, which also makes the Qintang Municipal Party Committee team not respect the superiors enough, so it is difficult to grasp the degree.

Even if someone wants to curry favor with Governor Tan, he dare not act too urgently. Governor Tan can leave with a slap in his butt. He still has to work under Secretary Xia's leadership. No one is stupid and will not do stupid things that exceed the level of performance.

Mayor Zhang is a different matter. Mayor Zhang has the qualifications and confidence. He is much older than Secretary Xia in Qin and Tang Dynasty. He can openly challenge Secretary Xia, but others can't. Mayor Zhang has the courage to challenge, while others are overestimating his abilities.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little cold, Lu Guoyuan was a little unhappy: "Jiehui, I heard you, Qin Tang's NPC work is not easy to carry out. What's going on?"

If Tan Guorui and Zhang Guowei sing and act in front of others, it would be fine. After all, Tan Guorui is a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and a provincial leader who is truly in power. He always has to give him three points of face. As the deputy director of the Provincial People's Congress, Lu Guoyuan is also a provincial leader, but he also has to guide his work in different occasions and times. Now, what kind of work is mentioned at the dinner table? Didn’t he deliberately take eye drops?

It was Liu Jiehui who asked him to do the work of the Qin and Tang Dynasties to be difficult to carry out! Xia Xiang couldn't help but get angry and subconsciously glanced at Fan Jin.

Fan Jin was even more angry. It would be fine if Zhang Guowei acted too much today. Listening to Lu Guoyuan's intention, Liu Jiehui instead complained first and pushed the blame to the municipal party committee. As soon as he looked up, he happened to see the gaze that Xia Xiang cast. Although Xia Xiang's gaze was casual, it was like an opportunity that reminded him of the materials in Chang Gongzhi's hand. He stood up and raised his glass to toast to Tan Guorui: "Governor Tan, I'll toast you."

Tan Guorui smiled and nodded: "Comrade Fan Jin, I'll do it casually, you did it." He still had an unquestionable tone.
Chapter completed!