As Qin Mu had predicted, things unfolded exactly as he had.
In the afternoon, Chen Wenhua, the Organization Minister of the Municipal Party Committee, accompanied by Vice Mayor Liang Guan and Xu Lu, arrived in Huaining County and convened a meeting of all county-level leading cadres.
The appointments were announced publicly.
By decision of the Provincial Party Committee: Comrade Liang Guan was appointed as a member, standing committee member, and secretary of the Huaining County Party Committee!
By decision of the Municipal Party Committee: Comrade Xu Lu was appointed as a member, standing committee member, and deputy secretary of the Party Group of the Huaining County Government!
These two significant appointments signify that Huaining County has entered a new era!
Liang Guan and Xu Lu each delivered speeches. After the cadre meeting, Chen Wenhua, Liang Guan, and Xu Lu, along with Qin Mu and other members of the Huaining County Party Committee Standing Committee, held a smaller meeting.
At the meeting, the current situation in Huaining County was emphasized, and all comrades were urged to work together to overcome the difficulties!
"Comrades Liang Guan and Xu Lu, you are both newcomers. You must work closely with the other comrades in the Huaining County Party Committee. The Municipal Party Committee and I hope to see you make a name for yourselves in Huaining County soon, and together build a brighter future for the county!"
After conveying the Municipal Party Committee's earnest hopes, Chen Wenhua immediately prepared to leave.
"Comrade Qin Mu, some leaders of the Provincial Party Committee have high hopes for you. Your composure and unwavering commitment in the face of Yu Xuewen and his criminal gang demonstrate the excellent qualities of a leading cadre. We hope you will continue your efforts and contribute to a brighter future for Huaining County."
Before leaving, as if remembering something, he specifically praised Qin Mu in public.
"Please rest assured, I will always remember my mission and fight the criminals to the end."
Qin Mu immediately stated his stance.
He knew that Chen Wenhua's actions were a way of telling Liang Guan that he was starting to attract the attention of the provincial leaders and that Liang Guan should take him seriously and not think he, the county head, was easy to bully.
Afterwards, the county leaders saw Chen Wenhua off to his car.
"County Head Qin, do you have time now?"
Liang Guan smiled slightly, asking seemingly very politely.
"Secretary, what are your instructions?"
Qin Mu immediately replied, "You are now the head of our team. How things proceed from here depends on you. I have little experience, so I'll need your guidance in the future!"
Although Qin Mu currently had considerable support within the county party committee and government, the other party was the top leader, and the necessary respect had to be shown.
In this country, courtesy precedes force. Qin Mu would first respond politely. If Liang Guan was sensible and wanted to coexist peacefully, that would be ideal.
But if the other party came with ill intentions and insisted on a life-or-death struggle, then Qin Mu naturally couldn't back down!
"It's time to get to work!"
"I don't have any specific instructions, but I'm new to Huaining and not very familiar with the situation here. How about... we hold an expanded meeting of the county party committee and government first? I'd like to hear your thoughts so I can get a general understanding!"
Liang Guan said casually.
The test has begun!
Qin Mu knew that this so-called "talk" was his first test!
If he didn't do well, the first blow of this new official would fall on him!
Who told him to be the focus of the entire county?
If they could severely suppress him, Liang Guan's position as county party secretary would naturally be secure.
"Of course."
Qin Mu smiled slightly and said, "It's only right that I report to you. Director Cheng, you heard Secretary Liang's request, please make the arrangements quickly!"
"Okay, Secretary, County Head, I'll pass the notification down right away. The meeting will start in five minutes."
Cheng Gang quickly replied and went to prepare.
Liang Guan and Qin Mu slowly walked towards the conference room.
"Comrade Qin Mu, you're a big celebrity in all of Jiangzhou now!"
On the way, Liang Guan joked, "You're not going to send me in like you did with Yu Xuewen, are you?"
That joke… was a bit too much!
Qin Mu was speechless for a moment. This Liang Guan really didn't mince words.
"Secretary Liang, you're too kind."
Qin Mu chuckled and said, "Yu Xuewen was corrupt; he was disloyal to the people. It was only a matter of time before he was sent in. But you, with your upright character, your prominent position in the municipal government, and your outstanding achievements, are a leader like you. Coming to Huaining, you're bound to make a name for yourself and achieve great things. How could anything happen to you?"
"I believe that as long as one is loyal to the country and the people, nothing will happen. Anyone who, for personal gain or the benefit of a small group, harms the interests of the people or the organization, will become a sinner against the organization and the people. Such a person will certainly not have a good end. What do you think?"
Hmm? "What about me?"
Liang Guan understood the implication in Qin Mu's words: personal gain, the interests of a small group. Wasn't this a reminder not to attack the mayor just because they were on the same side?
This young man, despite his young age, spoke without any restraint, constantly using sarcastic remarks.
"County Chief Qin's words are very insightful; I will keep them in mind."
Liang Guan nodded slightly, a mysterious smile on his face.
"Secretary, County Chief, all attendees are present."
At this moment, Cheng Gang walked over and reported.
"Then let's begin!"
Liang Guan said, striding into the conference room.
"Comrades, I am Liang Guan. It is an honor to meet you all here today, in this beautiful place of Huaining, and to sit with you in this conference room to discuss important matters!"
Liang Guan, worthy of his background as a vice mayor, spoke eloquently and simply, softening the atmosphere in the conference room considerably. "I won't waste time with small talk. The Municipal Party Committee sent me here to stabilize the overall situation in Huaining."
Liang Guan's tone suddenly turned cold as he said seriously, "In my opinion, the most important thing for a region to maintain stability is to develop its economy!"
"I've always worked in the Municipal Government. Although I've never been to Huaining County, I've seen the materials on Huaining County's economic work. To describe it in four words, it's a complete mess!"
He opened fire on the spot!
It was clear to everyone that Secretary Liang's attack was aimed at Qin Mu!
On his first day in office, he was already talking about economic work!
Everyone knows that the county head is responsible for the county's economic work. Saying the economic work is a complete mess is tantamount to saying that Qin Mu's work is a complete mess, isn't it?
"Well said!"
To everyone's surprise, Qin Mu responded with great agreement, "Secretary Liang hit the nail on the head. He saw the lifeline of Huaining County at a glance. He has a keen eye!"
Uh…
What does that mean?
They've insulted you like that, and you still say it's good?
You even praised their sharp eyes!
Suddenly, everyone in the conference room looked at County Chief Qin with strange eyes. Could it be that County Chief Qin hadn't realized Secretary Liang was insulting him?