Volume 3 Provincial Governor's Secretary Chapter 131 The Troublesome Xishan County

  Liu Fei nodded thoughtfully, combining the various political struggles he had seen in the past four years following Jiang Zhengyuan. He had a certain understanding of Yang's plan. In the past, he always thought that most officials were sinister and cunning, but he didn't expect that Governor Jiang would bring him into a whole new field. This was an invaluable treasure for him as the new county magistrate who was about to take office in Xishan County.

  Jiang Zhengyuan saw Liu Fei's deep thinking and smiled, saying: "The most terrifying thing about a good strategy is not how complex the plan is, but that it makes you unable to guess your direction. Once you grasp the pulse of things and control the trend, its momentum is irreversible. Even if your opponent knows it's a trick, he still can't help but fall into it again. Because a good strategy follows the trend, without a trend you can borrow or even create one, with the ultimate goal of making this trend reach its predetermined purpose according to your design. This trend is irreversible because it represents the people's hearts and minds, which no one can disobey or stop. So Liu Fei, if you want to be an official, your first priority is to grasp the people's hearts and do things for them! Only by following the people's hearts and minds can you achieve success effortlessly. Those sinister plots are nothing but tricks, as long as you see through them, you can respond with ease. The people's hearts and minds are not something that can be taken lightly!"

  Liu Fei nodded solemnly: "Governor Jiang, I understand! When I go to be an official, I will remember four words - put the people first!"

  Jiang Zhengyuan smiled with satisfaction: "Liu Fei, you've grown up."

  Liu Fei followed Jiang Zhengyuan for so many years, this is the first time he heard Jiang Zhengyuan praise him directly to his face, which made him somewhat flattered and surprised, his old face turned red and said: "It's all because of your leadership teaching!"

  Horse crap! **Bare horse crap!**

  However, this flattering Jiang Zhengyuan felt extremely pleased, because he thought so! It's just like a strict teacher seeing his own high apprentice for the first time, the joy in his heart is unspeakable. He just smiled faintly and looked at Liu Fei.

  At this time, little Cui had already prepared the meal and came over to greet them.

  Jiang Zhengyuan stood up with a smile and said: "Let's go, let's have dinner together! Starting tomorrow, you can take an 8-day break, rest well, prepare yourself, and visit some of the province's main leaders. They will be your helpers in your future development! In a few days, I'll be transferred to Nan Yue Province as the governor, and after that, there won't be many places where I can help you in Hebei Province. You must be careful with everything, and you can't be as reckless as before!"

  "What? Governor, you're being transferred?" Liu Fei asked in surprise, his face changing color instantly. This news was like a sudden clap of thunder on a winter's day, it was just too sudden.

  Jiang Zhengyuan nodded affirmatively, smiling: "If I didn't transfer you, do you think I would dare to let you go? But there's no banquet that doesn't disperse, as the saying goes, 'When in office, one is not free; when free, one does not hold office.' Remember what I said to you today, and be cautious and prudent when you arrive at your post!"

  Liu Fei didn't know how he finished the meal, his mind was almost filled with the news that Governor Jiang was going to be transferred, which made him feel a little sad, reluctant, helpless, and also a little congratulatory. The five flavors were only known to himself. Jiang Zhengyuan saw Liu Fei's state and didn't say much, but seeing Liu Fei's slightly red eyes, he was still moved in his heart. Liu Fei was a true sentimentalist, and it was not easy to meet such a secretary in the officialdom.

  In the following days, Liu Fei visited Provincial Committee Secretary Xu Guangchun, Organization Department Head Hou Guoqiang, Military Region Political Commissar Xie Yuming and other main leaders of the provincial committee and government. At the same time, he also met with some friends he had made in Nanping City over the past four years. However, what gave Liu Fei the most headaches were three girls - Xu Jiao Jiao, Xie Yu Xin and Xue Ling Yun. Each of these three girls took up one day of Liu Fei's time.

  8 days later, Liu Fei's appointment was officially issued. Liu Fei rushed to Hengyang City. He had to first report to the Organization Department of Hengyang City and then be accompanied by a deputy minister from the Organization Department to take office in Xishan County.

  The night before Liu Fei was about to leave, Jiang Zhengyuan called Liu Fei home again and helped Liu Fei analyze the current official situation in Hengyang City: "Liu Fei, do you know why you were sent to Xishan County, Hengyang City?"

  Liu Fei shook his head. Many times, the thoughts of these officials are difficult to guess. In fact, Liu Fei had been thinking about this issue all along and knew a thing or two about Hengyang City. This Hengyang City was like an iron barrel under the control of Vice Governor Ma Ao's people. The municipal party secretary, vice mayor, deputy party secretary, and political and legal committee secretary were all Ma Ao's men, except for the head of the organization department who was a person from the provincial organization department led by Hou Guoqiang. The mayor was a woman, said to be a beauty, and belonged to the faction of Provincial Party Secretary Xu Guangchun. However, it was said that this mayor had been marginalized, with almost the entire Hengyang City under Ma Ao's control.

  Jiang Zhengyuan smiled: "Liu Fei, according to your understanding, before I left, I should have put you within the scope of my controlled territory, right?"

  Liu Fei nodded, he indeed thought so.

  Jiang Zhengyuan patted Liu Fei's shoulder and said: "Liu Fei, do you know why I chose you as my secretary in the first place?"

  Liu Fei shook his head again. As for why Jiang Zhengyuan wanted to choose him as his secretary, he had thought about it countless times over the past four years, but never once could he figure out the real reason clearly, because at that time he was just a small, powerless and marginalized police officer. After thanking Jiang Zhengyuan for his appreciation over the years, this question had also troubled him for a long time. Today, hearing Jiang Zhengyuan bring it up on his own initiative, he couldn't help but perk up his ears and listen carefully.

  "I chose you as my secretary in the first place because of a recommendation from Provincial Committee Secretary Xu Guangchun!" said Jiang Zhengyuan with a smile.

  Liu Fei's face showed a very surprised expression, and Jiang Zhengyuan seemed to feel that Liu Fei would be surprised, explaining: "If it weren't for Secretary Xu's recommendation, I wouldn't even know your name! In fact, over the years, Secretary Xu has been paying attention to you. Apart from your relationship with Xu Jiaojiao, there is another fundamental reason why Secretary Xu and I both think that you are the modern officialdom's Cheng Yaojin. No matter how thorny the situation is, as long as you stir it up, something unexpected might happen! I have a deep understanding of this! So before I left, I recommended you to Secretary Xu to go to Xishan County, just to let you go there and stir up trouble!"

  Liu Fei nodded thoughtfully, and after Jiang Zhengyuan said that, he really felt that he had a few points of Cheng Ya's style, and couldn't help but laugh too.

  "Liu Fei, how much do you know about the situation in Xishan County?" Jiang Zhengyuan asked.

  Liu Fei said: "I only came to understand the situation in Xishan County after receiving a notification, it seems to be a poor county, and the struggle within the county is very intense. The former county head was forced out by the county party secretary and deputy county head. It's said that there are serious corruption problems there. There will be shocking cases happening."

  Jiang Zhengyuan shook his head slightly: "Liu Fei, the information you have is not wrong, but it's also incomplete. The actual situation is a hundred times more difficult than what you know. In Xishan County, the local faction led by Vice County Magistrate Gong Chunshan is extremely powerful. Even County Party Secretary Zhou Wenfu, who has City Party Secretary Han Wenchang as his backer, was only able to fight Gong to a draw. So, the situation faced by the county head in the past was very difficult indeed. How about it? After hearing all this news, do you have confidence in creating a new world in Xishan County?"

  Liu Fei took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled, closed his eyes, thought for a moment, and suddenly opened them wide, laughing: "Governor Jiang, you know my character best. In my eyes, there is no insurmountable flame mountain. Even if the front is a sea of knives and fire, I will not frown at all. As a man, one should bravely face difficulties! With the several groups of 16-character maxims for being an official that you taught me the other day, plus my IQ, I believe that no matter where I go, I will never be at a disadvantage. Because I was born to be someone who doesn't eat losses!"

  "Good, you're right, I appreciate your character! You're indeed worthy of being my personal secretary, Jiang Zhengyuan! Actually, at the beginning, Secretary Xu was planning to let you work in the provincial party committee office for two years and then directly promote you to deputy director. But I refused, because I think with your temperament and charisma, going down to the county level to hone your skills is much better than staying in an administrative position. You're naturally proud and arrogant, which would require too much caution and attention in an administrative role. When I'm around, no one dares to touch you, but once I leave Henan Province, many people will secretly target you. With your temperament, you'll definitely be at a disadvantage. Although you've changed a lot over the years, that inherent nature of yours can never be changed. So going down to govern a region is the best choice for you! However, remember one thing - put the people first! If you do that, your future prospects will be boundless!"

  Liu Fei felt his eyes getting moist, it had been four years since he followed Governor Jiang. In these four years, he grew from an unknown little secretary who couldn't even write a draft to the current county head. Governor Jiang invested too much heart and soul in him. During this time, Liu Fei would occasionally clash with others or get into some very tricky situations, but every time he was unable to resolve them, Governor Jiang would step in to smooth things over for him. Governor Jiang treated him like his own son, kind and benevolent. In Liu Fei's heart, Jiang Zhengyuan was a mentor, friend, and father figure all at once.

  Of course, the reason why Jiang Zhengyuan can be transferred to Nan Yue Province as the governor and achieve remarkable political achievements is that Liu Fei has played a crucial role. This point is also very clear in Jiang Zhengyuan's mind.

  This old and young pair is a perfect match!

  "Alright, let's have dinner and then leave! Go and do a good job! Don't disappoint the trust that I and Secretary Xu have placed in you!" Jiang Zhengyuan waved his hand grandly, full of momentum!

  The road stretches far and wide, a thousand miles away, with open guns and hidden arrows, danger lurks everywhere!

  Liu Fei has not yet set out on his journey, but a plot against him is already secretly unfolding.