strictlysupreme Chapter 466 Don't be unconvinced by Zou Kangyong, learn from Zhao Lichun!
Chapter 466 Don't be unconvinced by Zou Kangyong, learn from Zhao Lichun!
"What? You're transferring me to the Western Regions?"
"Uncle, you're not kidding me, are you?"
Zou Kangyong suddenly stood up, looking incredulous.
He waited expectantly in the office for more than two hours.
I never expected that Dean Zou's return would result in such a situation.
"Such a big deal, why would I joke with you?"
Dean Zou picked up his teacup and took a big gulp.
He put down his teacup and, seeing Zou Kangyong still standing there in a daze, said with some displeasure:
"What? Are you not satisfied?"
"I……"
Zou Kangyong was taken aback.
How could he dare to openly admit his dissatisfaction?
He and Dean Zou are not actually related; they just share the same surname, Zou.
For many years, he tried every means to build kinship and get close to Dean Zou, desperately trying to get on his good side.
Moved by his tireless efforts and sincere heart, Dean Zou also helped him a lot.
Otherwise, how could he have broken out of the petroleum system and become the top leader of Sichuan?
If it weren't for Dean Zou's helping hand before his retirement, how could I have made progress?
only……
Zou Kangyong was hoping for a promotion, which would mean being transferred to Yanjing.
Then, as long as he could get into a bureau or commission, he was willing to go to any ministry or commission.
As a result, progress is now possible, and advancement to higher positions is also possible.
However, he was not to serve in Yanjing, but to go to the Western Regions.
"Uncle, it's not that I'm dissatisfied, it's that I'm so surprised! Didn't they say Zhao Lichun was to be transferred to the Western Regions? How come it's suddenly me?"
"Who said Zhao Lichun was going to be transferred to the Western Regions? That's just a rumor! There was even a rumor before that he was going to succeed Yu Zhenxiong and go to Dongguang! Can you believe rumors?"
"Uh……"
Zou Kangyong was speechless.
Afraid of offending Dean Zou, he quickly offered him a specially made cigarette with a smile.
The reason he has cultivated such a good network of connections over the years is mainly because he knows how to scheme and maneuver.
Having worked in the petroleum system for many years, he naturally had a large group of underlings.
While the younger men made money from the oil system, they certainly didn't forget to give gifts to their superiors.
They have invested in and operated numerous farms, forest farms, and fish farms, and have a long history of purchasing various precious medicinal herbs, rare ingredients, and so on.
We recruit top experts to carefully formulate and produce green, healthy, and pollution-free medicines, cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, and more.
These high-quality items, which are extremely expensive, are of course not sold to the public, but are used to cultivate personal connections.
Just like the nourishing pills he gave to Zhao Lichun, they were made by a famous traditional Chinese medicine master and were formulated with a variety of precious medicinal materials. The cost of one box was enough to buy a house in Xirong.
The cigarettes handed to Dean Zou at that moment had no brand markings, but they were made from tobacco grown on his own ecological farm and carefully processed, with a taste better than any cigarettes on the market.
"You want to know why you were transferred to the Western Regions?"
After taking a drag of his cigarette, Dean Zou began to speak in a slow and deliberate manner:
"After graduating from the Petroleum Institute with a major in exploration, you rose through the ranks from technician and team leader to director of the exploration bureau, minister of petroleum, and even served as general manager of the petroleum company for more than two years before being transferred to Sichuan as the top leader!"
"For the Western Regions to develop, energy development is a crucial starting point. You have led the major oil extraction campaign and participated in the West-to-East Gas Pipeline and West-to-East Oil Pipeline projects. From a professional perspective, you are more suitable than anyone else!"
"Otherwise, if I transfer you to Dongguang, Tianhai, or even Yanjing, do you think you have that much ability? You'll have to handle more complex situations and shoulder the heavy responsibility of developing the economy. Are you sure you can do it?"
Zou Kangyong shook his head decisively.
People have self-knowledge.
How capable am I really? Am I truly qualified to be a high-ranking official in charge of a region?
In fact, he has developed a clear self-awareness over the years in Sichuan.
Despite the favorable policies of the Western Development Strategy, the economy has not been able to achieve rapid growth.
After the major water conservancy project led by the government was completed and put into operation at great expense, it was discovered that the electricity generated could neither be consumed locally nor transmitted to other regions.
I meant to show my face, but I ended up showing my butt instead!
They lack sufficient strategic vision and overall coordination capabilities.
If I were to be transferred to a major economic province or city, how would I be able to manage?
In contrast, going to the Western Regions was relatively simple.
If we maintain unity and stability, improve infrastructure, and increase the development and utilization of energy, we can achieve good results.
After all, in the vast, ethnically diverse, and underdeveloped Western Regions, ensuring overall peace and stability is already a great achievement.
Think about it calmly and carefully.
For someone like me who isn't particularly outstanding in terms of ability but still wants to improve, being transferred to the Western Regions is indeed a good outcome.
Dean Zou clearly understands himself well. If he rashly pushes himself into a high position, he will inevitably suffer a backlash if he is not worthy of the position.
After filling his cup with tea, Zou Kangyong slowly sat down.
"By the way, where are Yu Zhenxiong, Xiang Yuliang, and Zhao Lichun?"
"Yu Zhenxiong and Xiang Yuliang are as you predicted, but Zhao Lichun is about to take a big step forward this time. He will be appointed as the Deputy Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission and concurrently the Director of the Public Security Bureau!"
"what?"
Zou Kangyong suddenly stood up.
"Him? Zhao Lichun? The Deputy Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission and concurrently the Director of the Public Security Bureau?"
"Yes!"
"Then wouldn't he be sent to the censorate?"
"Of course, he is outstanding in ability, determined in will, and of excellent character. He deserves to be entrusted with important responsibilities and given special attention. Moreover, to ensure rapid and sound economic development, social security is the key!"
"But this...this...this is just too unbelievable!"
Zou Kangyong scratched his head, his expression shifting between light and dark.
For him, the news was like a bolt from the blue.
"Why are you so surprised? Do you think he's unworthy? Or do you feel that being the top leader of the Western Regions isn't enough for you?"
"I……"
Zou Kangyong opened his mouth, but ultimately chose to remain silent.
He knew that things had come to this point and further words would be of no use.
Actually, this result is already quite good.
So many people want to take this step, but they don't have the chance.
If you've made progress, gained a higher position and more power, what more could you want?
More than 30 provincial-level administrative regions, plus numerous ministries and large state-owned enterprises.
There are hundreds of ministerial-level officials with real power; who wouldn't want to advance?
Some people are more outstanding than themselves and are more eager to improve.
In such fierce competition, it's already quite an achievement to be able to maintain your current job level.
Being able to advance further, and not in a way that's a demotion in disguise, is enough to make many people envious.
The reason I feel resentful...
It was entirely because of Zhao Lichun that a huge step forward was made.
Previously, everyone thought he would be transferred from Handong to the Western Regions.
The Western Regions, with its strategically important location but severely lagging development speed, certainly needed a capable and valiant general who could bring momentum to its development.
Zhao Lichun not only has extremely rich experience in economics, but if he is transferred to the Western Regions, his son Zhao Ruilong's Huilong Group will inevitably invest heavily in the Western Regions.
For the Western Regions, this was equivalent to welcoming both a powerful general and a god of wealth.
Even if we don't expect it to grow as rapidly as Handong to become the number one economic province, achieving stability, unity, and leapfrog development would be a piece of cake.
The result is now...
Instead of being transferred to the Western Regions, Zhao Lichun was directly placed in the center of power!
Although after the transfer, his position and rank remained the same as his previous one.
However, Zhao Lichun's position clearly carries more power and offers better career prospects!
While my own progress is certainly gratifying, my friend's leap forward is truly heartbreaking!
This indescribable feeling of frustration and unease is especially like studying hard and achieving a high score on the college entrance exam, only to find out that your friend scored even higher.
Even if you know that your friend usually gets good grades and works hard enough, but still gets a better score on the college entrance exam than you, you still feel a little uneasy.
At this moment, Zou Kangyong finally understood that no matter how rich one's life experience is, or even if one has already achieved a high position of power, one still cannot bear to see others doing better than oneself.
Perhaps this is a form of competition!
Looking back on most of my life, whether it's my own experiences or what I've seen and heard, I'm reflecting on them.
The phenomenon of comparison and competition in life is countless.
His own son was overjoyed when he bought a new car and brought it home.
As it turned out, the neighbors next door also bought a new car, but it was more expensive and more upscale.
The son's excitement clearly faded quickly.
Although they praised and congratulated him to his face, they complained about the car in various ways after he got home.
Thinking back to those days, I even scolded my son, saying he was petty and couldn't stand seeing others do well.
What about now?
Both were acts of progress, but Zhao Lichun was transferred to Yanjing, while Zhao himself went to the Western Regions.
I felt it was unfair and wanted to angrily ask why.
But when the words reached his lips, Zou Kangyong could only say them against his will:
"I'm satisfied! I'm extremely satisfied! I'm very grateful to you, Uncle!"
"However, I am surprised by Zhao Lichun's transfer. He has taken such a big step forward, it's too big and too scary, isn't it?"
"Logically speaking, even if he isn't transferred to the Western Regions, he should at least be given a transitional period in Tianhai, Dongguang, or Yanjing!"
"He suddenly found himself in the Secretariat, becoming the Deputy Secretariat Secretary for Political and Legal Affairs, in charge of the entire Dragon Kingdom's security forces. If it's not a meteoric rise, it's a rocket-like promotion!"
Dean Zou smiled faintly.
"I don't think there's anything wrong with his promotion and transfer."
“He has worked in Handong for many years, from the grassroots level to the provincial capital, and from the provincial capital to the provincial capital. He is experienced and capable in all aspects.”
"Furthermore, he is young, energetic, and courageous, making him very suitable for being transferred to a more important position, entrusted with important responsibilities, and given key training!"
"Moreover, technology is advancing rapidly, and the whole society and even all of humanity are facing digital and information transformation. The leadership team must also keep up with the times."
Zou Kangyong nodded slightly.
"Yes, the electronic information industry in Handong is developing very rapidly. While deepening institutional reforms, the digital and information transformation is also very fast. Zhao Lichun is very experienced in this regard."
"But then again, is it President Shen's idea to promote him to such a high position in such an unconventional way? And did the other elders have any objections?"
Dean Zou waved his hand with a hearty laugh.
"No, no, President Shen actually always wanted him to replace Yu Zhenxiong and take charge of Dongguang."
“Dongguang was once our frontier of opening up, a testing ground for reform, and a major economic province.”
"President Shen really wants him to go to Dongguang to take on the important task of deepening reform and opening up, and to drive the development of the southwest!"
"But no one expected that Lao Ge would raise objections, saying that Zhao Lichun had already completed the important task of reform in Handong, and the relevant experience could be fully replicated and promoted."
"The direction and template for economic development are already clear. On the contrary, the increasingly serious counter-terrorism situation and social security that are related to the national economy and people's livelihood need more attention."
"In recent years, the public security situation in Handong has continued to improve. Despite its large population and numerous transient residents, the crime rate in Handong ranks among the lowest in the country. Many people praise Handong's business and security environment..."