Chapter 98

Chapter Thirty-Six, The Daming Faction

"County Chief, with your current prestige in Hongshui County, even if the city wants to appoint a new Party Secretary to Hongshui, they would have to think twice!" An Zai Shan smiled. "Even if they send a new Party Secretary, he would likely be squeezed out by the group in the County Committee, leaving in disgrace!"

In the current Hongshui County Party Committee Standing Committee, almost all members support Yang Zixuan, except for the marginalized Wang Dongming and the solitary Huang He.

After Yang Zixuan removed Fang Ling and He Longbin, Wang Dongming had become as silent as a cicada in winter, basically becoming a voting member in the Standing Committee!

Huang He also began to keep silent after Su Nan's downfall. Su Nan fell during the anti-pornography and illegal activities campaign. Anyone with clear eyes could see what this campaign was about. An Zai Shan, who was in charge of the Public Security Bureau, had a close personal relationship with Yang Zixuan, which was well-known in Hongshui County. To put it bluntly, Su Nan's scandal was orchestrated by Yang Zixuan behind the scenes.

Therefore, no matter how arrogant Huang He was, he no longer dared to provoke Yang Zixuan!

"Zai Shan, you can only say these things to me in private. If it gets to the ears of the city leaders, it won't be good for either of us," Yang Zixuan smiled. "If the city leaders get the impression that I'm running a one-man show in Hongshui County, I'll be in trouble!"

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On April 17th, at the Hongshui County Government Guesthouse, the Hongshui County People's Government and the Taiwan Xianwan Group held a signing ceremony for the cooperative development of the Tianma Mountain Scenic Tourism Area!

The ceremony was presided over by the newly appointed Deputy County Chief, Lan Le.

Those attending the signing ceremony included the President of the Xianwan Group, Zeng Jingzi, the President's Assistant, Zeng Ming, the Party Secretary of Daming City, Lin Pei, the Executive Vice Mayor of Daming City, Xu Yinjia, provincial and municipal news media reporters, and the main party and government leaders of Tianma Township.

County Party Deputy Secretary and County Chief Yang Zixuan delivered an important speech, emphasizing the need to liberate thinking, seize opportunities, and develop the tourism industry as a key pillar of Hongshui County's economy. He stressed the importance of advancing the planning and development of the scenic area and actively improving the supporting facilities to lay a solid foundation for the further development of the Tianma Mountain Scenic Tourism Area!

Zeng Jingzi, dressed in a stylish black business suit, spoke confidently, aiming to invest 100 million RMB in the first phase over three years to develop Tianma Mountain into a national 4A-level scenic area.

Daming City Party Standing Committee Member and Executive Vice Mayor Xu Yinjia also delivered a speech, congratulating the successful signing of the project and introducing the development situation of Daming City. He pointed out that the consumer market in Daming and Luofu is vast, and the prospects for the scenic area are very broad. The cooperation between the Hongshui County People's Government and the Xianwan Group in developing Tianma Mountain represents a beneficial integration of government resource advantages and corporate capital advantages, marking an innovative move in Daming City's tourism industry!

In a joyful and harmonious atmosphere, County Chief Yang Zixuan and President Zeng Jingzi signed the cooperative development agreement on behalf of both parties. The notary department conducted on-site notarization of the agreement!

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As summer approached, the transition between spring and summer brought a sense of vitality and passion.

A Santana with the Hongshui County No. 2 license plate appeared in front of the municipal government building!

Yang Zixuan received a call from Xu Yinjia early in the morning, asking him to come to the city for a meeting, but Xu Yinjia didn't specify what it was about.

Entering Xu Yinjia's office, Xu Yinjia was leisurely sitting in his chair, sipping tea.

"Have you heard that your Hongshui County is planning a medicinal trade fair?" Xu Yinjia asked, sitting across from Yang Zixuan. This young man always had some strange ideas.

"Yes, Mayor. The Nanshan Town in our Hongshui County is historically known for its medicinal herbs and trade, so our county government believes this is a good direction for development based on local conditions."

"Moreover, I think the next few years will be a golden period for the domestic pharmaceutical industry, with a high demand for medicines. Therefore, the medicinal trade fair is still profitable at this time. In a few years, when domestic pharmaceutical companies develop towards scale and groupization, many companies may set up general dealers and agents in various places, and pharmaceuticals and medical devices will go directly to users. By then, building a medicinal trade fair will be too late, and the profit margin will be much smaller!"

"Therefore, the county government and I believe that the Nanshan Medicinal Trade Fair should be held as soon as possible. The preparatory work is almost complete, and we can soon enter the substantive construction phase. By June, the trade fair can begin!"

"I don't know what's in your head, always coming up with new ideas."

Xu Yinjia finished his tea and stood up, saying to Yang Zixuan, "Let's go, get in the car. We're going to the provincial capital, and we can chat on the way!"

"Every time I talk with you, I always get some inspiration on how to develop the economy!"

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The car sped along National Highway 985, as the entire Luofu Province had not yet built any expressways.

"Mayor, where are we going in the provincial capital?" Yang Zixuan asked Xu Yinjia, somewhat puzzled.

Xu Yinjia smiled, "Don't ask now, you'll know when we get there. Asking now won't help."

Yang Zixuan was a bit frustrated at not getting an answer.

The two chatted along the way.

As the car entered Zijin, Yang Zixuan could clearly feel the huge gap between Zijin and other cities in Luofu Province. This gap was not just in political status and GDP, but also in the city's planning and its vibrant, rapidly developing atmosphere, which was unmatched by other cities in the province.

As the only sub-provincial city in the southern inland region, Zijin enjoyed a superior political status and a highly developed educational, scientific, and cultural environment. The career paths of former Zijin Party Secretaries clearly demonstrated the regional importance of this sub-provincial city!

The car stopped in front of a row of small villas. Xu Yinjia got out and led Yang Zixuan through a security check into one of the villas.

"What is this place?" Yang Zixuan asked instinctively.

"The home of Provincial Party Standing Committee Member and Executive Vice Governor Chen Zhiwen!" Xu Yinjia said with a half-smile.

"Mayor Xu, why are you bringing me to Governor Chen's home? I'm not prepared at all!" Yang Zixuan was indeed a bit uneasy, as for his previous life, Provincial Party Standing Committee Members were almost untouchable, high-ranking officials.

"You'll know when you go in!" Xu Yinjia led the way.

Inside the villa, Yang Zixuan met one of the core figures of the Daming Faction and a rising political star in Luofu Province—Chen Zhiwen.

Yang Zixuan had studied Chen Zhiwen's resume before and knew that he was relatively young among provincial-level officials, being only 49 years old last year and turning 50 this year. With good performance, he could advance further!

When they entered, Chen Zhiwen was reading books and newspapers with his glasses on. His wife, Xie Li, a kind-looking middle-aged woman, greeted Xu Yinjia warmly and glanced at the somewhat awkward Yang Zixuan standing behind him. "Yinjia, why haven't you visited us in so long? Old Chen has been talking about you a lot lately." She then asked, "Yinjia, who is this young man behind you? He looks very shy."

Xie Li knew that Xu Yinjia was not the type to bring just anyone to his home. Those he brought were usually people he trusted, so she teased Yang Zixuan.

"This is Xiao Yang. He is currently the County Chief of Hongshui County in our Daming City and also in charge of the County Party Committee work," Xu Yinjia replied with a smile.

Yang Zixuan straightened his clothes before entering, maintaining a proper distance behind Xu Yinjia, trying to make a good impression on Chen Zhiwen and his family.

"Xiao Yang looks younger than our Yuzhu. To be a County Chief at such a young age, that's impressive!" Xie Li said, somewhat surprised.

"Aunt Xie, don't flatter him. Young people need to be tempered more," Xu Yinjia smiled. "By the way, where's Yuzhu? Where did she go?"

Chen Yuzhu is the only daughter of Chen Zhiwen and Xie Li, whom Xu Yinjia always treated like a younger sister.

"She's doing research with Professor Sun Tuzi at Luofu University and will be back in the evening," Xie Li said, inviting the two to sit down. Chen Zhiwen continued to read the newspaper calmly.

"Yinjia is here, both of you sit down," Chen Zhiwen gestured to Yang Zixuan and Xu Yinjia.

"Hello, Governor Chen!" Yang Zixuan did not dare to be presumptuous, greeted respectfully, and sat down at an appropriate distance from Xu Yinjia and Chen Zhiwen.

"You are Xiao Yang, right? Your recent work on Tianma Mountain is impressive! An investment of 200 million RMB is a significant amount even on a provincial scale!" Chen Zhiwen put down his newspaper, his eyes piercing into Yang Zixuan's heart. He had been observing this young man in his twenties since he entered.

Yang Zixuan walked in with a straight back, maintaining a proper distance from Xu Yinjia, not trailing closely behind, and his expression was calm and composed.

Chen Zhiwen immediately judged Yang Zixuan's character: principled, not easily swayed, and likely to be straightforward.

"This is just because Tianma Mountain has excellent tourism resources, and we, the county government, play a guiding and cooperative role," Yang Zixuan replied modestly.

Chen Zhiwen nodded and continued, "I read your article 'Exploring the Development Orientation of County and City SOEs from the Reform of Hongshui Textile' in 'Truth' a few days ago. It was quite interesting, using the reform of Hongshui Textile as a case study. Our provincial government also mentioned your article in a meeting, and it has some reference value!"

'Truth' is a highly influential publication within the Party, read by many provincial and ministerial-level officials.

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It wasn't until 5:00 PM that Yang Zixuan and Xu Yinjia left the villa.

On the way back, Yang Zixuan silently reflected on Chen Zhiwen's words.

Without a doubt, Xu Yinjia had introduced him to one of the most influential leaders of the Daming Faction. He had now connected with one of the most influential factions in Luofu Province.

He was no longer rootless and aimless!

Of course, this did not mean that the Daming Faction would immediately cultivate him fully. They would need to observe and train him in various aspects. In such an influential faction within the province, they would likely cultivate multiple young talents, and the one who stands out in the end would be the one to succeed.

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