The Ambitions to Conquer the Official Career
Chapter 429: The Leaders at the Provincial Level Were Still Affected

Chapter 429: Chapter 429: The Leaders at the Provincial Level Were Still Affected

"What’s the situation over there?" Chu Shuyuan started by asking.

Ji Yang recounted his situation to Chu Shuyuan, about which he had never been secretive.

After listening, Chu Shuyuan laughed and said, "They wanted to trap you there and leave you with no room for development. Unexpectedly, you broke through the situation yourself. The man I fancy is indeed not bad!"

Hearing the praise from the other side, Ji Yang felt elated and said, "I miss you."

"Me too."

The two exchanged sweet nothings for a while.

With no concern for eavesdropping at the moment and both using phones registered under different identities, they weren’t worried about anything.

After a while, Chu Shuyuan said, "I almost forgot to talk about the serious stuff. After the news about your place got out, many people started talking about it. You may not know, but there’s always been ongoing struggle at the top."

"I understand." By now, Ji Yang was no longer naive about such struggles; he understood immediately.

"The leaders in the city are scheming to take credit for your achievements. Your situation has become an excuse for others to attack them, so many have gotten involved. South Dian took immediate action against the leaders in Quyang City, but that didn’t end things. Now, they’re using the incident to target leaders in the province, exposing issues in their personnel decisions and claiming that they have serious problems with their appointments."

"So, leaders in the province are going to be moved?"

One didn’t need to think hard to see that could be the case.

Chu Shuyuan said, "There’s another matter. The projects you are planning there have caught many people’s attention. If they succeed, it will be a significant accomplishment. Many young elites see it as an opportunity to get their share of the benefits."

"Damn!"

This was something Ji Yang had not anticipated.

Chu Shuyuan continued, "Turnover among officials is fast. As one batch steps down, another quickly rises. Many who will step up are unfamiliar with the situation, especially their children. They either don’t know or don’t care about many details, and they aren’t afraid of you despite the many connections you have."

Ji Yang realized someone had set their sights on his jurisdiction.

Seriously speaking, for many leaders’ children who want to transition, the best starting places are townships and counties. Just a bit of accomplishment can quickly lead to promotion, and the current situation here gives them hope. As long as they can get things going here, they might rapidly climb up the ladder.

"So, the attack on South Dian Province is fierce this time. With everyone’s tacit agreement, the leaders in South Dian are almost certain to lose their footing. Fortunately, they don’t have any major issues, so I guess they won’t face serious trouble, but they will be moved from their current positions."

"How soon will the replacements come?"

Ji Yang didn’t ask about anything else, just the timing.

Chu Shuyuan said, "The leadership team in the provincial party committee is also due for a change. So, after this term, some will step down or be transferred, including the top two figures."

Thinking of the two leaders in the province who had appreciated him, soon to be transferred, Ji Yang also felt somewhat despondent.

"What kind of people are coming?"

"It’s hard to say right now, but there will likely be individuals from various factions. Besides some adjustments in the province, there will certainly be changes at the city and county level. However, you don’t need to worry. Your progress is being monitored from above, and everyone is interested to see how you develop. Moreover, you have the support of several influential families, so it’s unlikely your achievements will be erased."

"Today, I received a notice to attend a meeting in the city tomorrow to discuss personnel matters," Ji Yang mentioned his situation.

Chu Shuyuan said, "Various pieces of news have spread, and some people have already started to position their own personnel. If they can’t touch the provincial level, they might start at the city and county level. Besides, those in the province probably already know what’s going on and are opening doors of convenience for others."

Ji Yang said, "That’s normal. They themselves are leaving their current positions and by giving benefits to others, they can make some good karma."

"Yes, that’s the situation, so it’s also normal for there to be adjustments among the lower-level cadres."

Unexpected changes!

Ji Yang had initially thought after the changes in the city leaders, he would be able to relax a bit. Now, he realized he had been somewhat naive. The political arena never lacked people who are willing to fight and take risks. When benefits are on the table, it’s natural to be tempted. Fortunately, he had people speaking for him, which shouldn’t affect his own development. However, it remained uncertain how many of the leaders in Quyang City and Chunshui County could retain their positions.

Ji Yang assessed the situation of those individuals and concluded that almost none of them had a firm hold on their positions.

"Is there a chance you could come here and take up a leadership position?" Ji Yang asked on a whim.

Chu Shuyuan gave a bitter smile, "I’d like to, but I’m afraid my family wouldn’t agree. In this respect, everything depends on you now. I can’t help you with that."

"That’s fine. I’ll find time to visit you in Capital City."

Chu Shuyuan laughed, "You should focus on handling your own matters first. I believe your place will become lively very soon."

After the call, Ji Yang sat there in a daze, pondering the possible developments that might unfold.