In officialdom: After she left, I rose rapidly through the ranks!

At this very moment, Secretary Zhao is in the apartment building behind the county party committee compound.

Sitting on the sofa, after hanging up the phone, Secretary Zhao revealed a playful expression.

"Li Feitu called me and said he had something to discuss with me."

"Hehe, guess what he came to see me about?"

At this moment, only Director Sun and Director Liu were at Secretary Zhao's house; everyone else had gone off to do their own thing.

Director Liu holds the lowest official rank here, and naturally, his status and position are also the lowest.

However, the fact that he was still able to stay by Secretary Zhao's side already shows that he was indeed a confidant of Secretary Zhao.

Director Liu frowned and said in a deep voice, "It can't be that you're trying to cause me trouble, can it?"

"This Li Feitu is really too inconsiderate. Secretary, you just came back from outside and haven't had a proper rest yet, and he comes to see you. What does he want?"

Secretary Zhao didn't speak, but Director Sun smiled and said, "Director Liu, it's best not to speculate about what the leader is thinking. County Chief Li isn't someone who can't see things clearly. He's been very quiet these past few days since last time."

"In my opinion, there's a much higher chance that he'll come to apologize to the Party Secretary."

"Of course, saying 'apology' might be a bit of an overstatement, but we still need to offer some explanation."

Upon hearing this, Secretary Zhao smiled slightly, nodded, and said, "What's there to explain? What's there to explain? However, if Li Feitu really has this attitude, then I can't get angry."

"However, the lessons that need to be taught still need to be taught. Young people, if they really don't understand anything and become arrogant just because they have some power, that's unacceptable."

"Alright, he's here just in time. Director Liu, you sit here and do your best later. He's determined to punish you, isn't he? Well then, I'll make sure to give you a good boost."

"I plan to include you in this list of candidates for deputy division-level reserve cadres!"

Upon hearing this, not only was Director Liu overjoyed, but even Director Sun was stunned.

The list of reserve cadres at the deputy division level is a highly coveted position, with a pitifully small number of spots available. In Linchuan County alone, countless qualified individuals, both big and small, are vying for it.

From any perspective, Director Liu is not qualified.

At least, among this batch of candidates, although there were several spots available, Director Liu was not initially among those selected.

As a result, just because he wanted to spite County Chief Li, he directly promoted Director Liu to the list of candidates for deputy division-level reserve cadres. Wasn't that just a slap in the face to Li Feitu?

You, Li Feitu, didn't you take advantage of my absence to hold meetings, issue notices of criticism, and criticize Director Liu separately? Well, now that I'm back, the first thing I'll do is put Director Liu on the list of reserve cadres for deputy division level.

If you look down on a cadre, want to criticize them, or think they're not doing their job well, I, Zhao, will use them, and I will promote them. If this gets out, everyone in the entire Linchuan County will understand what happened!

Director Liu was overjoyed. He knew very well that it was unlikely that he would become the deputy county head, let alone a member of the county party committee. However, whether he went to the People's Congress or the righteous or evil party, he would still be considered to have entered one of the four leadership teams and become one of the leaders.

Their political treatment is completely different.

Many people say that they would rather be a bureau chief with real power than a deputy position in the National People's Congress or the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. This is just nonsense from people who don't understand.

Even if a bureau chief wields real power, he is still only a section chief in the county.

Even if a deputy to the National People's Congress or the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference has no real power, they are still at the deputy division level and are one of the leaders of the four bodies. Their political treatment is completely different.

Moreover, given the opportunity, there are quite a few who transfer out of the People's Congress and the CPPCC, and there are also many examples of people who, while holding the position of deputy director of the People's Congress or the CPPCC, continue to serve as directors of county bureaus and wield real power.

So, Director Liu, how could you not be happy?

I was absolutely overjoyed.

"Secretary, really, really?"

"That's wonderful, that's absolutely wonderful!"

"Secretary, I... I don't know what to say. Anyway, you know me, my life is in your hands. I won't say anything more. Just watch how I perform."

Secretary Zhao glanced at Director Liu and said calmly, "Alright, don't be too happy yet. Although I intend to recommend you, County Head Li is still the County Head and the Deputy Secretary of the County Party Committee. His vote is still very crucial."

"If he doesn't stop you, the chances of your recommendation succeeding are quite high. But if he does stop you, then you know, there will be a lot of obstacles. After all, I can't make decisions unilaterally."

Just as Director Liu was about to say something, there was a knock on the door.

Before Director Sun could get up, Director Liu quickly got up and opened the door.

Upon seeing that it was indeed Li Feitu, Director Liu smiled.

"County Magistrate Li."

Li Feitu paused for a moment, then nodded.

"Director Liu is here. Oh, and Director Sun is here too."

Director Sun stood up and greeted Li Feitu, then led County Head Li into the room.

"County Chief Li, you're here to discuss matters with the Party Secretary, right? Shall we excuse ourselves from the meeting, Director Liu?"

However, before Li Feitu could speak, Secretary Zhao shook his head and said, "There's no need to avoid it. There's nothing I can't tell you."

"As a member of the county party committee standing committee or the director of the county party committee office, you can know about anything."

Upon hearing this, Li Feitu nodded without arguing.

"The secretary is right. This matter was supposed to be made public anyway. I came here today to see how hard the secretary has worked and to visit him. At the same time, I also have something to discuss with the secretary."

"Director Sun, Director Liu, it's good that you're here too. You might as well listen in as well, since what I'm about to say concerns all the public officials in the county."

Upon hearing this, both Director Sun and Director Liu were taken aback.

Li Feitu wasn't referring to the county's leading cadres, but rather to all the county's public officials.

These two meanings are not the same.

Secretary Zhao was also surprised by Li Feitu's words. He frowned and asked, "County Chief Li, what do you want to discuss with me?"

"Does this concern all public officials in the county?"

"What's going on? What new policies have been introduced from above? How come I didn't know about them?"

Li Feitu sat down on the sofa opposite Secretary Zhao, took out the materials in his hand, and handed them to Secretary Zhao.

"Secretary Zhao, regarding the matter I want to discuss with you, the higher authorities have actually always had policies in place, but we haven't really implemented them, and we've mostly turned a blind eye."

"However, after what I have seen and heard in Linchuan County during this period of time, I feel that this matter must be done."

"After all, the public's satisfaction with public officials in Linchuan County is now at an appallingly low level."

"As for the public officials in Linchuan County, I'm not saying all of them are like this, but a considerable number have forgotten their responsibilities as public officials, and forgotten the Party's tenet of coming from the masses and going to the masses to serve the people!"

"So, this is the document I had drafted."

"A strict ban on public officials drinking alcohol during workdays!"

"Secretary Zhao, I hope this document can be approved, jointly issued and implemented in the name of the Party Committee and the government, and subject to serious supervision and accountability!"