Chapter 40: A step closer to Director Cao

Xia Xiang did not notice Cao Shuyan's abnormality and went downstairs to say hello to Cao Yongguo. Cao Yongguo's face was not very good, and there was a hint of worry between his eyebrows. Xia Xiang was stunned. Could it be that Gao Chengsong started to move Cao Yongguo?

Xia Xiang was indeed guessed correctly. As soon as Cao Yongguo went to work today, he heard rumors that he was going to transfer him to the director of the Surveying and Mapping Bureau. Although he had heard a little bit of the wind from Minister Lu earlier, it was only limited to a few senior officials who knew that there were people in the unit that publicly discussed it in public. It can be seen that someone deliberately released the news, and there was no wind or wave. Since someone released the news, generally speaking, the transfer of things was almost the same.

Although he had already known that the transfer to the Surveying and Mapping Bureau was irreversible, Minister Lu also said in person that he was powerless, so Cao Yongguo lost his mind. After all, with his energy, he could not control the decision of the provincial Standing Committee. Moreover, there were not many members of the Standing Committee who were willing to speak for him. What was even more discouraging is that it was said that letting him move his position was to give way to Gao Chengsong's people.

Gao Chengsong was in Yan Province with a word of his words, and no one dared to resist his will. It would be fine if he obeyed and gave way. If he showed impatience and opposition, he might directly transfer him to the Construction Committee to take charge of logistics in anger.

Surveying and Mapping Bureau? Cao Yongguo smiled helplessly. He said that he was on par with the Urban Construction Bureau, but the Urban Construction Bureau had more than 100 large and small construction enterprises in the province, and he had real power. The Surveying and Mapping Bureau only had one provincial bureau, and there were no legs under it, and there were no corresponding institutions in various cities. He was almost a bare-pole director.

Originally, before Gao Chengsong's future, Minister Lu also worked as a member of the other Standing Committee members and was preparing to recommend him as the director of the Construction Committee, but now he has been sent to the Surveying and Mapping Bureau. Cao Yongguo's loss is conceivable.

When he went to the Surveying and Mapping Bureau, he decided not to take anyone to the office and went there alone. However, he was used to Li Jiefu, so he implicitly solicited his opinions. Li Jiefu agreed happily and was willing to lead the Surveying and Mapping Bureau with him. Cao Yongguo was comforted by Li Jiefu's nostalgia and decided to help him solve the housing problem as soon as he arrived at the Surveying and Mapping Bureau. He heard that the Surveying and Mapping Bureau had nothing else, but there were a lot of idle houses. If nothing unexpected happened, he would have to retire from the Surveying and Mapping Bureau. He did not seek to make a few houses but to use his power to get a few houses. It was not a big deal.

As soon as he got home and saw Xia Xiang, a thought suddenly flashed through Cao Yongguo's mind, thinking of Li Dingshan behind Xia Xiang and Song Chaodu behind Li Dingshan. Somehow, a somewhat unrealistic idea flashed through his mind. In theory, with his current age and experience, as well as his years of experience as an official, he had already passed the stage of impulse and adventure, so why did he still have unconventional thoughts?

Cao Yongguo turned around and went into the study and said, "Xia wants you to come in."

Cao Yongguo's study has not many books, mostly buildings and planning books, and the layout is very simple, with a wide desk, a sofa chair, and a row of leather sofas. He sat on the sofa chair, lit a cigarette, and threw the cigarette box forward: "Take it by yourself."

Xia Xiang waved his hand. He was not very addicted to smoking, but he didn't smoke. It was the first time Cao Yongguo asked him to enter the study room, and he looked serious and looked like he was talking for a long time. Although he had been looking forward to such a day, he was still a little nervous and waited for Cao Yongguo to speak silently.

"Xia Is the right way you took, which is better than my original choice. I went straight to the grassroots level with Li Dingshan and started step by step from the grassroots level. With a good foundation and a high vision, I will slowly cultivate a view of the overall situation. One day, there will be an opportunity to take charge of the party. Unlike me, I have always been in the industry, my vision is too limited, and I usually come into contact with leaders in the industry, so it is not easy to make progress..."

Cao Yongguo was telling the truth. In his early years, Minister Lu also wanted to help him transfer to the local area to be the mayor. Even if it was a remote poor city, it worked hard several times but still failed. The crux of the problem was that he had no experience in governing the local area, and of course it was related to the lack of strong support in the province. Minister Lu supported Cao Yongguo, but he was unable to make a move, so he had to give up in the end.

During the last night talk, Cao Yongguo pretended to mention Song Chaodu accidentally. Minister Lu didn't ask much, but simply mentioned the situation of Song Chaodu. Song Chaodu was also from Yan Province. Before he was 30 years old, he was the section chief of the audit department of Yan City. His unexpected turn was when he was 30 years old. He was directly promoted from section chief to county party secretary of the suburbs of Yan City. Not only were he promoted two levels, but he was also directly sent to the county party secretary. The span and the force were so strong that everyone was dumbfounded!

After that, the Song Dynasty made great achievements in official careers, from county party secretary to mayor, from mayor to municipal party secretary, and finally to provincial party committee standing committee member and provincial party secretary general.

Minister Lu also heard the news that Song Chaodu was about to lose his power, lost his title as a member of the Standing Committee, and was renamed Minister of Agriculture and Workers of the Provincial Party Committee. He also vaguely heard that Song Chaodu was in the capital, but he didn't know who it was. It was either that Song Chaodu was hiding too deeply or that the identity of the person behind him was too mysterious. In short, there were only rumors, and he had an equal relationship with Song Chaodu, and had no deep friendship. It was normal that he didn't know much about Song Chaodu.

Afterwards, Cao Yongguo also speculated that since there were people in the capital, why could not retain the title of Standing Committee? After thinking about it, he probably thought that either the Song Dynasty was not as tough as Gao Chengsong, or the Song Dynasty was taking retreat as an advance and had other plans.

Many of the situations about Song Dynasty Du mentioned by Cao Yongguo were unknown to Xia Xiang before. Xia Xiang was not sure of the real inside story of Song Dynasty Du's retreat, but in later generations, he heard the rumors among the people that he was expelled by Gao Chengsong. Perhaps the truth of the matter is far more tortuous than the circulating outside world.

After smoking a cigarette, Cao Yongguo got up and opened the window, staring out the window. There were several big trees outside the window, which just blocked the scenery in the distance, but it also brought about a rare tranquility and elegance. At this time, the dusk was filled with wind, and the leaves were rustling, which had a unique mood.

"How is the relationship between Li Dingshan and Song Chaodu...?" Cao Yongguo's face was drowned in the night outside the window, and he couldn't see his expression clearly.

Xia Xiang was slightly stunned and said, "I have never met Song Chaodu, but I often receive calls from him to Li Dingshan. He, Li Dingshan and Gao Hai are classmates, but when Li Dingshan and Gao Hai were having dinner together, he never mentioned Song Chaodu..."

Xia Xiang's implication was naturally understood by Cao Yongguo, but he still asked with uncertainty: "Gao Hai? Gao Hai, Secretary-General of the Municipal Government?"

After getting Xia Xiang's affirmative answer, Cao Yongguo affirmed his judgment even more. Song Chaodu admired Li Dingshan more and kept a certain distance from Gao Hai. It is said that after Song Chaodu lost power, Gao Hai was far superior to Li Dingshan. Why did he choose Li Dingshan who had no political experience? Is it just because Li Dingshan has experience working in a national newspaper?

Could it be that Li Dingshan has an unknown background?

Before he knew it, Cao Yongguo thought intentionally or unintentionally that he had a bridge to get to know Li Dingshan and then contact the Song Dynasty, and this key bridge was Xia Xiang sitting in front of him. Not long ago, Xia Xiang was just a college student who had just entered society, with a young and shyness, and even a little inferior. It was a world of difference compared to him now. Now Xia Xiang is not only mature and steady, but also has clear thinking and a very calm manner of dealing with people and things. Not only did he get on the line of Li Dingshan, but he was valued by Li Dingshan, but also had contacts with Gao Hai after listening to his tone.

Cao Yongguo still didn't believe in everything Xia Xiang did, especially when Cao Shuyan came home last night and told him that Xia Xiang earned 30,000 yuan from Chu Zi's masters. He was even more shocked. Although Xia Xiang was a student of the School of Architecture, he did not engage in the construction industry after graduation. How could a restaurant owner pay a high price of 30,000 yuan and invite a person who is neither an expert nor a professional to design the renderings of the leisure square? And listening to Cao Shuyan's words, Chu Zigao obviously has the intention to please Xia Xiang.
Chapter completed!