79: Chapter 79 Focusing and Setting the Tone

Now that Secretary Sun Wei had been transferred, Director Su Zhiguo's future suddenly hung in the balance.

Although Secretary Sun Wei and Li Dakang had a good relationship, and he had asked Li Dakang to look after Director Su Zhiguo before leaving, ultimately, the boss had changed. How could the level of trust be the same as before?

Therefore, the most urgent thing for Director Su Zhiguo right now was to earn the trust of Li Dakang.

Otherwise, replacing him as the director of the Party and Government Office would be nothing more than a single word from Li Dakang.

After all, the appointment of a stock-level cadre could be decided by the township itself.

Li Dakang looked around. The office was about twenty square meters, bright and clean.

On the solid wood desk, the file rack, desk calendar, and pen holder were arranged neatly. On the wall hung a calligraphy piece that read, "Serve the People," and in the corner stood a lush green plant.

A moment later, he nodded and said in a deep voice, "No need. This layout is quite good."

"I'm not very particular about my work environment; as long as it meets basic needs, that's enough."

Hearing him say this, Director Su Zhiguo secretly breathed a sigh of relief, his face still wearing a humble smile: "That's good. As long as you are satisfied, Secretary Li."

Li Dakang turned to look at him and instructed earnestly, "Director Su, you must make proper arrangements for Township Head Mao and the others' offices and dormitories."

"Don't skimp on necessary expenses. I'm leaving all these matters to you, our 'Head Steward'!"

"Please rest assured, Secretary Li! I have already made arrangements in advance, and I guarantee that all the leaders will live comfortably and work smoothly."

Director Su Zhiguo replied quickly, his tone full of confidence.

Li Dakang patted him on the shoulder with satisfaction: "You've worked hard. We will hold a Township Party Committee meeting at three in the afternoon. You are responsible for notifying everyone."

"Oh, and let Zheng Shijun attend as a non-voting observer as well. Let the young man learn more."

Director Su Zhiguo's heart skipped a beat. Although Zheng Shijun was Li Dakang's liaison, in terms of rank, he was just an ordinary cadre in the Party and Government Office.

Letting him attend the Township Party Committee meeting released a signal that couldn't be clearer.

"Very well, Secretary Li. I will go and arrange it right away."

Director Su Zhiguo bowed out respectfully and closed the door gently.

In the hallway, Director Su Zhiguo let out a long sigh of relief.

He knew that his position as a "remnant official from the previous administration" was temporarily secured, but if he wanted to truly win the new Secretary's trust, he still had a long way to go.

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The afternoon Township Party Committee meeting started on time.

This was the first Township Party Committee meeting presided over by Li Dakang since becoming the Secretary of the Township Party Committee.

Going from a participant to a presiding official—the status had changed, the significance was different, and the internal experience was also vastly different.

The main reason Li Dakang was so anxious to hold this meeting was to stabilize morale and set the tone for the development of Guantian Township.

The reshuffle of the leadership team in Guantian Township had been so significant that the remaining township leaders were somewhat panicked, fearing that they would be the next ones transferred away.

If they were transferred to a good unit, that would be fine, but if they were sent to a bad one, that would be miserable.

Therefore, during this period, everyone was in a state of panic, and their minds were simply not on their work.

Those with connections were asking around everywhere, while those without could only resign themselves to fate.

If even the township leaders were like this, not to mention the ordinary cadres below them.

If everyone in the Township Government was harboring a sense of crisis, how could work be carried out?

That would inevitably cast a shadow over Guantian Township, which was just starting to develop for the better.

That was why Li Dakang was so urgent about holding the Township Party Committee meeting, not even sparing time for the new township leaders to familiarize themselves with the environment; he simply wanted to align the thinking of the township leaders and give them a sense of reassurance.

In the conference room, the new and old team members sat on opposite sides, with a clear boundary between them.

Li Dakang walked in with steady strides, and the moment he sat down in the main seat, everyone felt that things were different.

From this moment on, Guantian Township officially entered the "Li Dakang era"!

"Comrades, first of all, welcome to the new members who have joined the team."

After saying this, Li Dakang took the lead in applauding.

Everyone followed with a round of applause.

Then, Li Dakang continued, "The current development situation in Guantian Township could not have been achieved without everyone's contributions."

He looked around, his gaze pausing on everyone's face: "The scale of this team reshuffle is not small, and I know everyone has some thoughts in their minds."

"But what I want to say is, the people may change, but our determination to develop Guantian will not!"

These words were like a shot of adrenaline, putting the few old team members who were originally nervous slightly at ease.

"Our team has an average age of just over thirty. Being young is our advantage!"

Li Dakang raised his voice: "Young people must have the spirit of young people; you must dare to think, dare to act, dare to venture, and dare to strive!"

The newly appointed Township Head Mao Yungang expressed his stance solemnly: "What Secretary Li just said is absolutely correct; every word is thought-provoking and inspiring!"

"I believe that under the leadership of Secretary Li, our young and promising team will certainly be able to unite as one, forge ahead, and create a brand-new world for Guantian Township!"

This township head, who was just over thirty, specifically straightened his back.

As the cousin-nephew of County Party Secretary Yuan Kai, Township Head Mao Yungang was clear about his mission for this trip.

Before coming to Guantian Township, County Party Secretary Yuan Kai specifically called him into his office to instruct him: "Comrade Dakang's background is not simple; you must fully cooperate with his work."