Special forces soldier demobilization: Starting from the county government compound, a meteoric rise

After a week-long public notice period, Liu Ming's appointment was officially announced.

The county party committee held a special meeting of all cadres to hold a brief but grand inauguration ceremony for the newly appointed "County Head Liu".

On the podium, Liu Ming wore a brand-new, impeccably pressed dark suit with the national emblem badge on his chest.

He was no longer the "reckless man" in camouflage, nor the "clerk" in a white shirt.

From today onwards, he has officially entered the highest level of power in Qingyun County.

Below the stage, hundreds of eyes were fixed on him.

There was awe, curiosity, envy, and... resentment in his eyes.

Especially those cadres who have spent half their lives in government offices and consider themselves "veterans".

Looking at the "leader" on the stage, who was younger than their own sons, they felt a pang of unease.

On what grounds?

Why is it that he, a mere kid who has only been here for less than two months, can rise to the top in one step and sit in a position that they can never reach in their entire lives?

Just because he can fight?

Did he really bring down Li Yuankui just because he was lucky?

Or is it because he... has someone backing him?

I'm not convinced.

But all they could do was keep it to themselves.

……

"Now, let's give a warm round of applause to welcome our newly appointed Deputy County Head, Liu Ming, who will deliver her inaugural address!"

The host was none other than Wang Dezhi, the former head of the Organization Department, who had completely "changed allegiance" and now followed Liu Mingwei's lead.

Amid thunderous applause, Liu Ming walked to the podium.

Everyone pricked up their ears, waiting to hear what kind of impassioned or arrogant inaugural address this "legendary county magistrate" would deliver.

However, Liu Ming's remarks once again surprised everyone.

He did not read from a prepared script.

There were no empty platitudes or grandstanding.

He simply stood there quietly, his gaze calmly sweeping over every face in the audience.

Then, he slowly began to speak.

The sound wasn't loud, but it carried clearly throughout the entire auditorium.

"Good afternoon, comrades."

My name is Liu Ming.

"From today onwards, I am the deputy county head of Qingyun County."

"Before coming to Qingyun County, I was a soldier. My superior in the army once taught me a saying."

"—Those in positions of authority should fulfill their responsibilities and accomplish their tasks."

"Today, standing here, all I want to say are these twelve words."

"I won't say anything like 'Please keep an eye on me.' Because it's my duty to be supervised in my position."

"I won't say any fancy words like 'I will never betray the organization's trust.' Because trust is not based on words, but on actions."

"From today onwards, my responsibilities will mainly consist of two parts."

"First, **attracting investment and getting projects implemented**. I have only one goal in this area: to quickly transform the 5 billion yuan investment into tangible roads, factories, and real income for the people of Qingyun County."

"Secondly, **social security and comprehensive governance**. My goal in this area is simpler: to ensure that the 'upright and just government' is always present and that 'a bright and clear world' becomes the norm in our Qingyun County."

"I know there are many comrades in the audience who are not convinced by me, a 26-year-old deputy county head."

"They think I'm too young, inexperienced, and unworthy of my position."

"It's okay."

Liu Ming smiled, a smile that was confident and full of undeniable power.

"I'm the kind of person who prefers to let the facts speak for themselves."

"Come back in three months, or a year."

"Let's see if I, Liu Ming, am worthy of sitting in this position!"

"I have finished speaking."

Thank you everyone.

After speaking, he bowed slightly and then walked off the stage decisively.

The entire speech lasted less than three minutes.

Not a single word wasted, not a single empty phrase.

Low-key and pragmatic, yet incredibly powerful!

That statement, "I'm used to letting the facts speak for themselves," was like an invisible slap in the face to those who gossiped behind his back and waited to see him make a fool of himself!

There was a brief silence from the audience.

Then erupted thunderous applause, ten times more enthusiastic than before.

Those older comrades who had initially harbored resentment now looked at the young man who had returned to his seat with a calm expression, and the trace of resentment in their eyes was gradually replaced by an emotion called "admiration".

The young staff members were so excited that their faces turned red!

They felt as if they were seeing the protagonists from a political novel!

That's fucking awesome!

……

After the meeting.

The head of the municipal organization department and County Magistrate Wen Boyan had a long private conversation with Liu Ming in their office.

"Little Liu, your speech just now was excellent! It was neither humble nor arrogant, reasonable and measured, very skillful!" Wen Boyan looked at Liu Ming, becoming more and more satisfied, as if he were looking at his own son-in-law.

The head of the city's organization department also said with a smile, "How about that? I told you I wasn't wrong about him, was I? This kid is born to be a leader!"

"However..." the minister's tone shifted, his expression becoming somewhat meaningful, "Little Liu, have you thought about where to go next?"

"What's next?" Liu Ming was taken aback.

"Yes," the minister nodded. "You caused quite a stir in Qingyun County this time. Not only in the city, but also in the province, many leaders are paying attention to you."

"Your 'White Paper on Industrial Upgrading' and your 'leapfrog development' theory were specially transferred to the Provincial Party Committee's Policy Research Office for study and learning just a couple of days ago."

"A leader really appreciates you."

"He feels that it's a bit of a waste to put your talent in such a small place as Qingyun County."

"So, he's considering transferring you to the city once the project in Qingyun County is on track, to a more important platform where you can better utilize your talents."

——**Transfer!**

Liu Ming had just taken office as deputy county head and hadn't even settled into his post yet.

The city is already considering transferring him?

This is fucking...

If this gets out, it'll probably shock everyone!

Upon hearing this, Wen Boyan felt a pang of anxiety.

He had just found a "Zhuge Liang" (a brilliant strategist), and before he could even make three visits to the thatched cottage, someone was already poaching him.

"Minister, this...this isn't appropriate, is it?" he hurriedly said. "Comrade Liu is most familiar with the situation in Qingyun County! The project has just started and there are countless things to deal with; we can't do without him!"

"Old Wen, don't be in such a hurry," the minister smiled and reassured him. "This isn't just a preliminary intention. Besides, even if it's a transfer, we have to wait until Qingyun County has achieved some results, right?"

He looked at Liu Ming with hopeful eyes.

"Xiao Liu, what do you think?"

Liu Ming fell silent.

Go to the city?

Go to a bigger platform?

This was certainly part of his plan.

But he knew it wasn't now.

He's only played half the game in Qingyun County.

Although Li Yuankui has fallen, his network of connections, which he cultivated in Qingyun County for twenty years, has not yet been completely eradicated.

Even with the powerful figure in the province acting as his backer, Luo Binwang remained as steadfast as Mount Tai.

not to mention……

He glanced out the window at the land that gave him birth and nurtured him.

And the hundreds of thousands of fellow villagers who had just seen a glimmer of hope.

He can't leave yet.

"Minister, County Head Wen."

Liu Ming stood up and bowed deeply to the two leaders.

"Thank you for your kindness, leaders."

"However, I don't want to leave Qingyun County yet."

"I made a pledge here."

"I said I would open the roads here. I would get the factories here running. I would make sure the people here have money in their pockets."

"My promise has not yet been fully fulfilled."

"Therefore, before Qingyun County truly escapes poverty and becomes prosperous."

"I'm not going anywhere."