Chapter 1433 The long and difficult road full of variables

Projects in the suburbs of Beijing have always been large projects. Projects that can alarm the General Secretary in person must be the national focus, and will also be the key points. Behind the scenes, there will be certain political significance.

Otherwise, the General Secretary would definitely not come in person.

If it were normal, Xia Xiang would definitely care about the situation of the project and discover some political significance beyond inspection from it, but today he did not have any thoughts on the project. Because the General Secretary’s conversation surprised him, it was also a difficult problem to make a decision.

The weather is good, and the sunshine in early autumn is very bright. The transparent skylight that penetrates the roof falls on the ground, forming an oval shape, just between the General Secretary and Xia Xiang. Looking through the bright light column, when you look closely, the General Secretary’s face shows fatigue, which is very different from the brilliance on the TV.

Behind the glory, there are unknown fatigue and hard work. Even if you are at a high position, there are also ordinary people's hard work, joy, anger, sorrow and happiness.

Thinking about it, the General Secretary is almost 70 years old after all. No matter how many people are surrounded by people, no matter how many things are running around, and after all, many things have to be practiced. In addition, it is really hard to do.

"Xia Xiang, Qiushi advised me to let you exercise in a more important job for a few more years. Although you have not been in Hunan Province for a long time, you have done a fruitful job. I am very satisfied with the achievements you have made in Hunan Province."

Xia Xiang is now the secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. If he takes another step forward, only the deputy secretary of the Provincial Party Committee will choose. He knows very well that with his current age, it is impossible to step into the official department in one step. Just kidding, the ministerial level under 35 will not only cause a stir in China, but also a temporary sensation internationally.

The General Secretary meant that he really wanted to mention that he was the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee? The question is, should he stay in Hunan Province or go to another province?

"Qiushi means that it is more conducive to the continuity of your work when you continue to stay in Hunan Province. My opinion is that changing to a new environment may be more beneficial to your growth, such as in a more remote province?"

There was a wind outside at some point, because in the suburbs, the sound of the wind in the open areas is much larger than that of the city center with tall buildings, and whistling by, as if indicating that the weather is about to turn colder.

Remote provinces are very general, Ning Province is the same as Gansu Province. If it is more sensitive, the two largest provinces are the same. Which one is the General Secretary referring to?

Logically speaking, the General Secretary personally talked with a deputy ministerial-level official about the next position, which was the honor of many deputy ministerial-level cadres in China. Everyone wanted it but couldn't get it. Xia Xiang was indeed a little flattered, but behind the feeling that the General Secretary valued him, he knew more clearly that the General Secretary stepped up his contract.

If the last time from Qin Tang to the Party School and then to the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League, there were traces of struggle between the General Secretary and the family forces, or from another perspective, the General Secretary was both trying to win over him and be wary of him, and at the same time he was in a state of tempering, then this time he directly bypassed the family forces and made enough early interviews with him, which proves one thing - the General Secretary firmly believed in his view of him and had completely made up his mind to fully include him in his sight.

In other words, from now on, until the change of leadership in the next year, until he reaches the ministerial level, the General Secretary must personally inquire about every step and every stage of his growth, and will play a leading role.

The reason why I took time to meet him in my busy schedule and interviewed him personally seems to be far away. In fact, it is based on long-term considerations, and I have to give him enough time to consider and give him the opportunity to choose. I even put forward a multiple-choice question for him to choose. Should I be completely centered between the General Secretary and the family forces, or should I be slightly inclined to which side?

The General Secretary didn't say much, and he wouldn't have much time. Xia Xiang didn't allow him to think for a long time. Xia Xiang faced the General Secretary's expected gaze and thought for more than ten seconds before saying what he wanted to say: "General Secretary, I have only worked in Hunan Province for a year. If I stayed for another year, it might be able to make me take a step ahead."

"I didn't say that you wouldn't stay in Hunan Province for another year or two." The General Secretary showed a gentle smile, "You have at least half a year to consider, but it's not that the longer you think about it, the more mature you become..."

"Yes, you must keep in mind the General Secretary's teachings." Xia Xiang of course understood the General Secretary's hint. For the first time, he had to thank the General Secretary for his next step in front of the Wu family.

Xia Xiang has no idea what to do next, but basically the words of the General Secretary gave him a clear idea and he would not take over as deputy secretary of the provincial party committee in Hunan Province. In fact, he was really worried about serving as deputy secretary of the Hunan Provincial Party Committee because it was not only unfavorable to his reputation, once he served as deputy secretary of the provincial party committee, one was that he might stay in Hunan Province for at least two more years, because deputy secretary of the provincial party committee was a key position, and the other was that he would intervene in the fight between Zheng Sheng and Fu Xianfeng, which made him feel embarrassed.

It would be good if he was not in Hunan Province. Xia Xiang also clearly stated that he had the advantage of age and did not have to rush to serve as deputy secretary of the provincial party committee, because the position of deputy secretary of the provincial party committee had progress but no retreat. Once he took the lead, he had no choice but to be promoted to governor in the next step. In other words, he had to be at least two terms as deputy secretary of the provincial party committee.

Compared with Gu Qiushi's resume, the 34-year-old deputy minister only entered the main department at the age of 43. He trained at the deputy minister level for nearly ten years. It can be seen that from the deputy minister to the main department is a difficult and variable road.

Xia Xiang is self-reliant, and with the appreciation of the General Secretary and the support of the Wu family, he also knows that it is impossible to enter the official department before the age of 40, unless... unless he returns to the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League and serves as the first secretary!

Obviously, the General Secretary’s words just now have shown the General Secretary’s long-term arrangements for him. The possibility of him returning to the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League is no longer there. In the future, he can only practice in the deputy ministerial-level position step by step.

The provincial discipline inspection committee secretary ranks very high in the party. There is only one position between the secretary of the discipline inspection committee and the governor, which is the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee.

Xia Xiang understood the General Secretary’s earnest intentions as much as he wanted. On the road at the vice minister level, he would walk more solidly, take longer, lay a solid foundation, and then calmly move towards the position of the main department, he would be more recognized by most people.

Xia Xiang thought the conversation ended here, because the General Secretary’s secretary came to remind the General Secretary that the time was up, but the General Secretary remembered something again, and asked the Secretary to go out first and wait a moment. He asked Xia Xiang again with interest: "Comrade Ye Tiannan recommends you to be the deputy secretary of the Hunan Provincial Party Committee, which is a very interesting proposition."

To describe it as a proposition, it also shows the humorous side of the General Secretary. Xia Xiang smiled humbly: "Secretary Ye looked up to me, because it was his concern and help to me, and thank him for his care for me."

"If you want to tell me, who is more suitable to serve as the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee in Hunan Province?" The General Secretary seemed to be interested in taking the exam for Xia Xiang.

As an informal private conversation, Xia Xiang said truthfully that nothing was wrong, but he didn't dare to speak nonsense when thinking about the General Secretary's arrangements and careful planning for his own future just now, and as for the successor to the deputy secretary of the Hunan Provincial Party Committee, he didn't dare to speak nonsense.

However, the General Secretary’s question proves that Ye Tiannan’s departure from Hunan Province is a foregone conclusion. It is estimated that the central government has reached a consensus that Ye Tiannan is no longer suitable to continue working in Hunan Province.

"I have been to Hunan Province for a short time and I don't have a deep understanding of the leaders of the provincial party committee. Secretary Zheng can better grasp the situation in Hunan Province from the overall perspective. If he recommends the candidates, it will be more conducive to the future work of Hunan Province." Xia Xiangzi replied very conservatively.

The General Secretary did not agree to Xia Xiang's answer, but said something that made Xia Xiang's heart beat faster: "Dongchen exchanged views with me, and he proposed to go to a difficult place to Ye Tiannan. I heard that Ye Tiannan also took the initiative to support the economic construction of remote areas. Comrade Tiannan has ideas, passion, and the spirit of courage to take responsibility, and is a good comrade who seeks progress."

Whether the General Secretary’s words were truth or clichés, or intentionally tempted Xia Xiang’s words, as soon as he said that, Xia Xiang felt inexplicably cold. Of course, it was not that he was chilling to the General Secretary, but to Ye Tiannan.

Just like the General Secretary, he was in charge of the world and his vision. It was naturally expected to see Ye Tiannan's tricks, but Ye Tiannan did things smoothly and seamlessly. In addition, the central government has to provide a positive evaluation of Ye Tiannan, which made Xia wonder that Ye Tiannan's power is that he can make full use of all the rules for his use. His methods of maintaining his image and almost impeccable political means are far beyond what Zhang Guowei of the Qin and Tang dynasties could compare to that of that time.

Xia Xiang could also guess what the General Secretary thought was to hear his evaluation of Ye Tiannan, but he could not say a sincere word, because the General Secretary was different from Mr. Wu after all, he could not be honest, and even because sometimes even though he knew something was ridiculous and distorted, he had to talk about politics and the overall situation under political factors.

"Secretary Ye is indeed a good leader worthy of respect. It was a loss for him to leave Hunan Province." Xia Xiang said in a normal manner, and after a moment of contemplation, he suddenly added with courage, "Secretary Ye is indeed very suitable for party affairs."

"Your opinion is very realistic..." The General Secretary finally smiled softly, obviously hearing the last hint that Xia Xiang boldly said, "The secretary is a party affairs work, and so is the deputy secretary, but the governor is not. Of course, the General Secretary will not make any statement, just nodded, "That's it, Xia Xiang..."

What a meaningful conversation. Xia Xiang said goodbye to General Secretary. On the way back alone, he was still recalling the important meeting that seemed a bit abrupt but thought about it carefully but was in line with the current situation. It seemed that he had nothing to talk about, but he also talked about many key issues, which were related to his future prospects and Ye Tiannan's whereabouts.

When returning to the Wu family, Xia Xiang was surprised that the person who was tasting tea with Wu Caiyang in the living room was Fu Boju, who had dated him but had never had a good impression of him...
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