mtlumby2d Chapter 380: After the Storm Calms Down, Su Zhengyang's Next Plan
Chapter 380: After the Storm Calms Down, Su Zhengyang's Next Plan
Ye Bufan works in the Personnel Bureau. Although his colleagues around him have acquired wealth through improper means and lead a luxurious life, he always sticks to his principles and remains incorruptible.
In the office of the Personnel Bureau, colleagues were busy with socializing and self-interest, flattering each other, but Ye Bufan was alone and focused on his work. His desk was piled with documents, and he carefully read through each document and studied the details of the personnel work. He was outstanding in talent, had a thorough understanding of his duties, and handled affairs efficiently and accurately.
However, his stubborn character also made him incompatible with his colleagues. While others were keen on eating, drinking, and taking bribes, he was uncompromising and resolutely refused to participate in any improper behavior. He would rather work overtime alone than be involved in their corruption. His integrity and honesty made him a unique existence in the Personnel Bureau.
Despite being excluded, Ye Bufan has no regrets. He firmly believes that only through legitimate efforts and hard work can one gain true achievement and respect. He struggles silently in his own way, hoping to bring some changes to the Personnel Bureau.
Ye Bufan even disdained Director He Bingyang's attempts to win him over, as if declaring his unyielding spirit to everyone.
In every confrontation with his superiors, he never backed down, argued with reason, and his words were full of condemnation of the corruption in the Personnel Bureau.
In public, he did not hide his views and pointed out the problems within the Personnel Bureau, which attracted the attention and discussion of the public. His voice was sonorous and powerful, with an unwavering determination that moved people.
But unfortunately, such people are destined not to achieve much development in the central government departments in Northern Xinjiang, which are corrupt to the core.
In fact, if Su Zhengyang had not suddenly taken office, causing He Bingyang to subconsciously restrain himself, Ye Bufan would most likely have been dismissed from his public office by He Bingyang at this time.
"Brother Ye, congratulations! I never thought that President Su would admire you so much and directly promote you to be one of the deputy ministers of the Ministry of Finance. You are in a high position with great power and have a promising future!"
An official from the former Water Conservancy Bureau who was on good terms with the Ye family came up and congratulated them with some envy.
He was merely appointed as a small section chief in the Ministry of Construction. Unexpectedly, Ye Bufan, who had been reduced to a marginalized and invisible figure in the Personnel Bureau, rose to fame overnight, almost jumping five levels, from a small clerk directly to the deputy minister.
Ye Bufan calmly shook his head and said, "No matter what position you hold, you are working for the Northern Frontier government and for the welfare of the people. How can you say you are in a high position and have great power? However, President Su is indeed the most suitable leader for the Northern Frontier to sit on the presidency. If it were anyone else, I'm afraid they wouldn't have his courage. He just took office and made drastic reforms to the military and government systems. No, this is no longer a reform, but a complete break from the original rules and rebuilding from scratch."
"In the future, I will do my best to repay President Su for his kindness."
In fact, Su Zhengyang's promotion of Ye Bufan to the position of deputy minister of the Ministry of Finance was not a sudden idea. Over the past few days, Su Zhengyang had already read the detailed information and background information of these government officials. He was already well aware of their talents and personalities. Su Zhengyang seemed a little blind if he did not use someone like Ye Bufan, who was so talented and could not tolerate any injustice.
At this time in Yang Mansion, Yang Jiakai and Duan Jinshu were sitting by the fish pond in the backyard, with a low table and a few cold dishes, drinking and having fun, looking very happy.
"I have already retired from the position of president and now I can take a break from my busy life. As the prime minister of Northern Xinjiang, you, Old Duan, did not attend the government meeting but came here to drink with me. This is simply unreasonable."
From the smile on Yang Jiakai's face, it can be seen that he is making a joke about Duan Jinshu, the Prime Minister of Northern Xinjiang.
Duan Jinshu laughed dumbly and shook his head, saying, "Zhengyang has always been extremely radical in his actions, showing no mercy and leaving no room for maneuver. If I hadn't come to you to find some peace and quiet, I don't know how many people would have come to me to beg for mercy."
While the two were talking, the housekeeper of the Yang Mansion came over in a hurry and said to Yang Jiakai, "Master, Jiang Hanqing was executed on the spot at the government meeting. The entire Jiang family was sent to the execution ground. The son-in-law showed no mercy to these old officials. Those who should be killed were killed, and those who should be demoted were demoted. This is likely to cause a big mess."
A hint of surprise flashed across Yang Jiakai's eyes. He looked at Duan Jinshu and both shook their heads and smiled bitterly.
They all thought that Su Zhengyang's method of handling the problem would be extremely simple and crude, but they did not expect that Su Zhengyang would almost directly tear down and rebuild the entire government system, and did not show any mercy to those old officials of the Northern Frontier.
"Master, Director Huang from the Justice Bureau is crying and begging to see you in front of our door. How should we handle this matter?"
Yang Jiakai said firmly, "No! These people are just trying to beg me for mercy, hoping to use my favor to make Zhengyang take back his decision and save their positions. Since I have handed over the entire Northern Frontier to Zhengyang, I must not hold him back. Just say that I am not feeling well and I will not see anyone who comes."
The old housekeeper hesitated and said, "Master, Director Huang has been in office for eight years and has been very diligent. He has never caused any trouble and has never abused his power to seek personal gain. It is really hard to accept that he was dismissed from his post just like that."
Yang Jiakai looked coldly at the old butler. The old butler's surname was also Huang, and he was a cousin of Huang Changshan from the Justice Bureau. It was reasonable for the old butler to plead for him.
Under Yang Jiakai's sharp gaze, the old butler lowered his head in shame.
"You have to remember that although Huang Changshan has not made any mistakes in these years, he does not have any outstanding talents. A new emperor appoints new ministers. It is understandable for Zhengyang to remove these people who have been idle and replace them with more talented people! No matter who comes to ask for mercy in the future, just refuse them directly. Do you understand?"
"Yes, sir, I am sorry for the intrusion. I will send him away at once."
"Destruction leads to reconstruction! Only after the storm can we see the rainbow. Perhaps Zhengyang's approach is right. We two old guys are still a little too nostalgic."
Yang Jiakai couldn't help but sigh.
Duan Jinshu also nodded in agreement and said, "Serious illnesses require strong medicine! However, those who have been dismissed will not be so easily resigned, and most of them will come to us to beg for mercy. I will take sick leave and hide for a few days, staying in Yang's house and drinking and fishing with you, old man, so as not to be bothered by them. As long as the two of us firmly support all of Zhengyang's decisions, this storm will stop sooner or later."
Yang Jiakai pointed at Duan Jinshu and glared at him, "You shameless old man, you are relying on me, and you still want to eat and drink for free here?"
The two looked at each other and burst into laughter.
Just as Duan Jinshu expected, after these dismissed old men repeatedly visited Su Zhengyang's residence and were rejected, they finally realized that Yang Jiakai and Duan Jinshu, who had always been concerned about their old friendship, also stood on Su Zhengyang's side. This completely shattered their last bit of hope, and the storm subsided completely.
After solving the root problem, Su Zhengyang's next plan is to cut off the dead branches and leaves in the area with a sharp knife to bring new vitality to the entire northern border.