Chapter 187 Deputy County Magistrate Xiao Xie

Xie Yun really prefers working.

Work is more likely to bring a sense of accomplishment and make people happy. When you are focused on work, you may also unconsciously ignore some small things. When you open your mind, your heart will naturally open up.

The trivialities in life are just the opposite. Once people focus on these little things, their minds will become narrower and narrower, they will become more and more calculative, and more and more easily angry.

There's a saying that "anger is a sign of incompetence," and to some extent, that's true. You're angry, especially if you're sulking, because you don't have the ability to solve the problem, or you've already predicted you can't solve the problem before you even try, and you can only use sulking to exhaust yourself.

However, when you have greater abilities, higher social status, and more money, you are actually less likely to get angry, especially you will not sulk, because there is no problem that you cannot solve. Even if there is, you can make a choice after comprehensive consideration, whether to try hard to find a solution or to give up decisively. All you have to do is accept the consequences of this choice.

So, just work hard.

Xie Yun put all her energy into work and study. Her mother and younger brother took care of the household affairs, so she didn't have to worry about anything.

Zhang Ruifeng and Xie Shen both knew what Xie Yun was busy with, understood the significance and value of these things, and saw the changes brought about by these efforts. Not to mention the long-term changes, work points were more valuable. Although Zhang Ruifeng did not get a salary increase, his benefits improved. These were benefits that could be seen with the naked eye and experienced personally.

The two of them couldn't help with anything else, and apart from working hard and doing their job well, the only thing they could do was to help Xie Yun with logistical support.

Taking advantage of the "Fourth Five-Year Plan", Qushui County has been constantly fleecing the province, asking for projects and money. In recent years, the country has vigorously developed the "five small industries", small steel, small coal mines, small cement, small fertilizers, and small machinery, with huge investment. If you seize the opportunity, you can take off.

During this period, small factories sprang up across the country. However, these "small industries" were generally low-quality, inefficient, poorly made, and economically ineffective. While they were adequate for temporary relief, they were not long-term viable and resulted in a considerable waste of resources.

Most of these small businesses went bankrupt in the 1980s and 1990s, with only a handful surviving through reform, adjustment, and restructuring.

Xie Yun wouldn't allow this to happen in Qushui County. Grants, projects, and equipment were needed, but industry was industry. What was the point of talking about small-scale industries? Of course, it needed to be rationally planned and distributed, ensuring both high efficiency and high quality, while also leaving room for increased production and capacity to facilitate future industrial adjustments.

Don't rush into a horse! Don't rush into a horse just for the sake of riding!

Fortunately, Qushui County is home to a wealth of talented individuals, all of whom have learned valuable lessons from the previous Great Leap Forward. The practice of using crude blast furnaces to smelt iron must not happen again. The government has given us money, so we must spend it wisely and ensure it has long-term impact.

Together, we conducted an in-depth discussion on the industrial layout of Qushui County and made a detailed plan. We also formulated short-term, mid-term and long-term development plans and goals for Qushui County.

After this discussion, He Zeshan visited Xie Yun's office and said to her, "You should change your position. You should make more contributions to the development of Qushui County!"

Xie Yun: “…”

She has been making big promises to others for years, and now it's others' turn to make big promises to her?

"I've tried my best. Can you please stop trying to tap my potential?"

Stop exploiting me!

He Zeshan smiled and said, "What are you thinking about? Do you still need me to tap into your potential? You're constantly exploring it yourself. There's nothing you dare not think of, and nothing you dare not do. What I mean is that what you're doing now has far exceeded the scope of a commune propaganda officer. You've done a lot and played a significant role. I want to put you in a suitable position."

"Where are you going to put me? I think this is the best place for me."

The cadre school is located in Taoyuan Commune, and the experts are also here. At the moment, it seems most appropriate for her to stay here.

He Zeshan smiled and said, "I understand what you mean. As for you, you can transfer to another position but not to another one. You can continue to work here, but your status will change. Just like Comrade Yan Dongsheng, he is still from the County Agricultural Bureau. Isn't he also rooted in Liushutun Brigade?"

Xie Yun nodded, "I understand. So are you going to give me a promotion?"

"Yes, yes, you'll be promoted. From now on, you'll be assigned as a cadre by the county party committee. Your organizational affiliation will be transferred to the county, but you'll still work here, and your salary will increase. You'll be doing the same things you did before. Xiao Xie, I hope you'll continue to use your brain and contribute to the development of Qushui County."

"Yes! Please rest assured, leader."

Xie Yun stood up and saluted.

He Zeshan said, "Sit down, sit down. We are all family, so don't try this on us. We all know each other."

Secretary Li and Director Zhong were happy for Xie Yun and asked, "What position did you assign to Xiao Xie? Are we now under Xiao Xie's leadership?"

They had a hunch that Xiao Xie's position should be quite high.

He Zeshan laughed heartily: "Not really, not really. Xiao Xie has become a cadre sent down from the county, so it's difficult for him to interfere in the affairs of the commune."

Secretary Li smiled and said, "Let's not be so rigid. Xiao Xie should still take care of the commune's affairs."

Xie Yun: “…”

So she has to do two jobs for one salary?

Secretary Zhong asked, "So what position did you assign to Xiao Xie?"

He Zeshan: "Deputy County Magistrate."

Secretary Li and Director Zhong: "Wow~"

Xie Yun rubbed his hands together, his face full of excitement, and said modestly: "Is it too fast to jump to a higher level? I'm not even a clerk now, just an ordinary clerk."

He Zeshan laughed and said, "There are many people who jump faster than you. Some ordinary employees jump directly to the central government or the provincial government. How can you jump from the commune to the county government? How can you say that you jumped fast? This was decided by the county party committee at a meeting. It wasn't just my idea. Everyone agreed. You can continue to work here. I'll call you if there's anything happening in the county."

"Okay! Please give me your advice."

Xie Yun happily agreed. Who wouldn't be happy to get promoted and make money?

As an ordinary clerk, she currently receives a salary of 23rd grade, 50 yuan per month, which is the highest salary for a clerk. Now that she has been promoted to deputy county magistrate, she can at least receive a salary of 16th grade, which is 113 yuan. Her job remains the same, but her salary has doubled.

Anyone would be so happy!

He Zeshan said to her again: "Now, you still need to do one more thing."

"What is it?"

"Submit your application to join the Party! Be proactive. Old Wang from the Organization Department and I will be your introducers. First, study the Party history and Constitution, write a report on your thoughts and learning experiences, and contact us anytime to communicate. After the organization's assessment, you will become a probationary member, and then actively work towards becoming a full member. As a leader, you must join the Party."

Xie Yun: “…”

She was familiar with this process! She had known it in her previous life.

After she got ashore, she wanted to join the party. She had just finished writing and submitted her application, but before the organization could examine and approve it, she was gone.

"No problem. I'll write it right away!"

He Zeshan gave her a verbal notice. Two days later, the county's appointment document was officially issued. Xie Yun went to the county party committee organization department to handle the transfer procedures.

The cadre school specially prepared a deputy county magistrate's office for her, and her main office was moved there. She would come back to visit the commune every now and then.

As for the position of propaganda officer, it was taken over by Mu Han, a professional journalist from the cadre school.

She used to work at a provincial newspaper, and was later sent to a cadre school to do labor. This job was in line with her major.

Over the past two years, she and other colleagues from newspapers and publishing houses have formed the "Qushui County Chronicles" editorial team. They have traveled extensively, collecting local customs and traditions and listening to stories from the elders. They have recorded and compiled these records, and now have a thick volume. Xie Yun often chats with them when he has free time.