Power and Wealth

Chapter 1820

Small Meeting Room.

At the County Committee Standing Committee Meeting.

The next appointment that Han Wu proposed and some controversial remarks caused everyone's expression to tighten, signaling that the main event was about to begin. Zhang Dongfang's faction, as expected, didn’t intend just to drag things out; they made their move first. Although this point of action was subtle and not forceful, anyone with a discerning eye could see the situation. They took advantage of the fact that Secretary Dong was still unfamiliar with the environment and the circumstances by holding a Standing Committee meeting right after he had just selected a secretary for promotion. They immediately threw out a nomination; while the Deputy Director of the Finance Bureau position might not be considered particularly important, it was still not trivial. Given the situation, it was clear that they had not consulted Secretary Dong beforehand; this was dropped unexpectedly, which couldn’t exactly be seen as an outright coup but certainly felt like muddying the waters.

If this appointment were to pass, others wouldn’t have anything to say.

Secretary Dong had just passed one, and now County Chief Zhang was passing another; it seemed entirely normal.

However, the problem was that Dong Xuebing was the top leader, and appointing a secretary was a normal matter that should go through without question. It couldn’t be vetoed in the Standing Committee meeting. Yet, the appointment brought up by County Chief Zhang and Minister Han wasn’t mandatory; it was somewhat superfluous and arguably shouldn’t have been proposed in this setting, which seemed a bit out of place. But Minister Han raised it, indicating that this decision was made under Zhang Dongfang's direction, and the implications were thought-provoking.

Not passing it

This option wasn’t feasible.

To everyone, this proposal seemed to be a must, especially since the current atmosphere was relatively harmonious. Moreover, Secretary Dong had just arrived, and his foundation was still shaky. Even though he was the top leader, his confidence in speaking was not strong, and it seemed that now was not the time to confront Zhang Dongfang head-on.

If it passes

Even if the situation in the county didn’t change dramatically, it wouldn’t be beneficial for Secretary Dong to establish his authority. In terms of power, what was most important externally wasn’t necessarily straightforward, but internally, the most significant aspect was undoubtedly the authority over organizational personnel appointments. This was the root of control, the most crucial element; only by mastering the power of appointments could one indeed sway the country. Han Wu, the Minister of the Organization Department, was currently aligned with Zhang Dongfang, and Deputy Secretary Wei Zhixuan was also part of Zhang’s faction, which created significant obstacles for Dong Xuebing to intervene here. Moreover, Han Wu and Zhang Dongfang proposing this appointment further encroached on Dong Xuebing's sphere of influence. While a Deputy Director of the Finance Bureau might not be considered an influential leader, this signal sent a different impression to others.

Zhang Dongfang was administering a slow poison to Dong Xuebing, aiming to gradually undermine him in a way that Dong Xuebing couldn’t resist.

One leads to two.

Two leads to three.

Continuing down this path, Dong Xuebing could only compromise step by step.

Dong Xuebing didn’t hesitate.

Dong Xuebing didn’t compromise.

He chose another person.

Many people were stunned, and Zhang Dongfang paused slightly and glanced deeply in Dong Xuebing’s direction. “Sun Anshi is not suitable, right?”

Dong Xuebing smiled and said, “I think he’s quite good.”

Han Wu was furious and immediately retorted, “I think Liu Ping is more appropriate. This comrade...”

Before he could finish speaking, Dong Xuebing directly interrupted him, narrowing his eyes at everyone. “No need to say more. Controversy is a good thing, haha. Let’s vote.” Without even allowing everyone to express their opinions, Dong Xuebing proposed a vote.

Everyone was even more astonished.

No one expected Dong Xuebing to play this card.

You occupy a disadvantage now. Not only did you actively call for the Standing Committee meeting, but you also turned against County Chief Zhang in the meeting, and now you’re actively proposing a vote.

Damn!

This is too unconventional.

Where have you seen someone handle matters this way?

It was truly sudden. Not only Zhang Dongfang’s side but even some neutral leaders in the Standing Committee were caught off guard by Dong Xuebing's move.