78: Chapter 78 The new leadership team takes charge of official lands.

Li Dakang laughed heartily and teased, "Oh, since you're so reluctant, old brother, how about I report to the County Party Committee leadership and implore them to let you stay?"

"After all, without you backing me up, I really don't feel at ease."

Secretary Sun Wei hurriedly waved his hand with a wry smile, "Alright, little brother, stop making fun of me! I know exactly what's going on with me getting the position of Education Bureau chief."

"I won't say much about gratitude; in the future, if you need anything from me, just speak up, and I will definitely deliver without fail."

"You were able to become the Education Bureau chief entirely based on your own abilities, old brother."

Li Dakang stopped joking and said seriously, "Moreover, Guantian's achievements today are inseparable from your consistent support."

He paused, his tone deepening, "But after you take office, you must pay more attention to the education in Guantian Township."

"To be honest, I went to visit the villages a while ago, and the situation was shocking."

"Many teaching buildings in the village primary schools are in terrible disrepair; some classroom windows don't even have a single intact pane of glass, and the children shiver in the cold during winter."

Speaking of this, Li Dakang frowned, his face full of worry, "As the saying goes, 'No matter how poor we are, we cannot be poor in education; no matter how much we suffer, we cannot let the children suffer.'"

"In the past, the township's conditions were poor, and we couldn't afford to make improvements; I had the heart but lacked the strength."

"Fortunately, the finances have finally improved a bit now, and this year I plan to renovate all the dilapidated schools."

"When the time comes, I will still have to rely on your support, old brother."

Hearing this, Secretary Sun Wei's expression also became serious, "Rest assured, little brother. The first thing I will do after taking office at the Education Bureau is to study how to improve the educational conditions in Guantian Township."

"After all, this is my 'home base'!"

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Three days later, the large conference room of the Guantian Township Government was packed.

Minister Huang Lixin, the head of the County Party Committee Organization Department, personally led the team to announce the appointments, which showed how much the County Party Committee valued this adjustment.

Minister Huang Lixin read the document in a loud, resonant voice, "After research and decision by the County Party Committee, Comrade Dakang is appointed as the Party Secretary of Guantian Township, and he is relieved of his duties as Township Head..."

Warm applause erupted from the audience.

Li Dakang sat upright on the podium, his face calm, but his heart was surging with emotions.

This appointment was an affirmation of his achievements over the past half-year, and it also signified greater responsibilities and challenges.

Subsequently, Minister Huang Lixin continued to read the remaining appointments:

Township Head Mao Yungang is appointed as the Township Head of Guantian Township;

...

Deputy Township Head He Tingting is appointed as the Deputy Township Head of Guantian Township.

With this, the leadership team of Guantian Township was officially adjusted and in place.

Li Dakang calmly observed his new partners.

Township Head Mao Yungang was in his early thirties, looking energetic—a typical pragmatic cadre at first glance;

The new Chairman of the People's Congress was surnamed Gan, with slightly graying hair and glasses—a typical veteran of the township level;

Deputy Township Head He Tingting was young and full of vitality.

This team configuration was clearly carefully considered, with experienced veterans to stabilize the situation, strong and capable middle-aged members to take the lead, and energetic young people to provide momentum.

It seemed that County Party Secretary Yuan Kai was determined to ensure that Guantian Township's development momentum would not be affected by personnel changes.

As soon as the meeting ended, the newly appointed Township Head Mao Yungang took the initiative to walk up to Li Dakang, "Secretary Li, please give me your guidance in the future."

Li Dakang shook his hand with a smile, "Township Head Mao, you are too polite. Let us learn from each other."

"It has not been easy for Guantian Township to reach its current situation, and from now on, we must all work together as one."

Other newly appointed cadres also stepped forward to greet him one after another. Li Dakang responded to each one, his attitude humble yet carrying an authority that could not be taken lightly.

He was crystal clear in his mind that from now on, he not only had to focus on economic development but also had to learn to steer this new team and balance the relationships among all parties properly.

Because Minister Huang Lixin had to rush to the city for a meeting, he declined Li Dakang's invitation to stay for a meal.

After he left in a hurry, Li Dakang arranged a welcome banquet.

In a private room of the Township Government canteen, members of the new and old teams sat around a table, glasses clinking, and the atmosphere gradually warmed up.

"Come, Township Head Mao, let me toast you."

Li Dakang raised his glass to signal to Township Head Mao Yungang, "Working together in the future, I hope for your cooperation."

Township Head Mao Yungang hurriedly stood up, holding his glass with both hands, intentionally keeping the rim of his glass an inch lower than Li Dakang's. This subtle gesture was caught by everyone present, and each person quietly made their own assessment.

After three rounds of drinks and several dishes, Li Dakang caught a glimpse of Director Su Zhiguo, the head of the Party and Government Office, standing by the door like a dutiful butler, carefully arranging the order in which each dish was served.

This trusted subordinate left behind by former Secretary Sun Wei appeared exceptionally cautious at this moment.

After the banquet ended, Li Dakang, accompanied by Director Su Zhiguo, arrived at the office of the Township Party Secretary.

This room, located at the end of the second floor of the Township Government building, had once been Secretary Sun Wei's "territory," but now it had been cleaned and looked brand new.

"Secretary, do you see anywhere else that needs adjustment?"

Director Su Zhiguo bowed slightly, his voice hiding a trace of imperceptible nervousness.

His gaze was fixed on Li Dakang's face, fearing he might miss the slightest change in expression.

If one were to ask who was the most anxious in Guantian Township right now, it would undoubtedly be Director Su Zhiguo.

The so-called "new emperor, new courtiers"—as the head of the Party and Government Office, he was former Secretary Sun Wei's number one trusted aide.