rovincial disciplinary inspection team, Liu Yongxie, deputy director of the Provincial Government Office, and other cadres. 。Lu Zhixing was in a good mood. He waved to everyone and greeted them, "Hell...Xiao Zheng looked at the "dragon-shaped lightning" in the newspaper for a long time. The shape was really similar to the "dragon-shaped lightning" that appeared over Green Water Village before. 。What's different is that not only did "dragon-shaped lightning" appear in Lùshuǐ Village, but also "phoenix-shaped lightning," showing a majestic scene of dragons and phoenixes soaring and entwining. 。Xiao Zheng once suspected that this Dragon-Phoenix lightning was a unique natural phenomenon in Green Water Village, but he didn't expect it to appear in the north as well!

Xiao Zheng took another look at the address reported in the newspaper, which read "Baimǎ County foothills of Helan Mountain"> 。"Helan Mountain Xiao Zheng possesses a certain amount of historical and geographical knowledge." 。Helan Mountain is a renowned place on Chinese soil. It is a landmark geographical boundary and a frequent battleground in ancient times between the Western Xia and Liao states. There are also legends that Helan Mountain is the "Mount Bu Zhou" of ancient times, with extremely similar landforms and vegetation characteristics. 。>Even in the timeless masterpiece "Man Jiang Hong" by Yue Fei, a national hero of the Southern Song Dynasty, there is the poignant cry to Heaven: "Ride chariots and break through Helan Mountain's pass. My ambition is to feast on the flesh of barbarian foes and laugh as I drink their blood." While our nation has achieved great integration today, the heroic spirit of patriotism, unwavering loyalty, and refusal to yield, even in death, remains deeply embedded in the cultural DNA of the Chinese people. When a crisis threatens our nation, this ancient and powerful spirit will always rise to the occasion. 。Even if we set aside all these other points, what about the “dragon-shaped lightning” that appeared on Chelan Mountain Is it simply similar to the lightning and thunder in Lǜshuǐ VillageXiao Zheng knew that the lightning and thunder that appeared in Lǜshuǐ Village was closely related to Xiao Jingyu. 。Looking back, Xiao Zheng first saw this kind of phoenix-shaped lightning when Xiao Jingyu was trapped in a car by a landslide during his first visit to An County. 。Then, An Hai Group drilled twice in Lǜshuǐ Village. They hit a phoenix-shaped spring network hidden inside the mountain body, and dragon and phoenix-shaped lightning appeared again. 。These flashes of lightning, it's definitely related to Xiao Jingyu. 。But does it really matter to him Xiao Zheng can't really say. 。Because Xiao Zheng's body showed no abnormalities. 。But to say there was absolutely no connection, why was Xiao Zheng so frail as a child After his parents brought him from Huajing to this Green Water Village in Anxian County in Jiangnan, did his body suddenly become healthy Why were other people unable to enter the cave discovered at the construction site of the Anhai Group project, but he and Xiao Jingyu could And after he and Xiao Jingyu combined within the cave, why did the blood-red spring water turn crystal blue, and why did the steel reinforced concrete pillars melt away 。

These things are like dreams, not real, and you can't bring them out into the open to talk about with others. 。These things, only he and Xiao Jingyu personally experienced, are completely their own secret, impossible to tell others. 。Normally, Xiao Zheng would just toss it into some corner of his mind and ignore it. 。Besides, during this period, Xiao Zheng was indeed busy and had no time to consider these matters. 。

Today, Dad suddenly took out the newspaper about the dragon-shaped lightning in Helan Mountain, which rekindled Xiao Zheng's curiosity. 。Looking at the words "Baima County, Helan Mountain foothills" in the newspaper, Xiao Zheng's heart was filled with curiosity, and even a surge of impulse to run and see for himself. 。Unfortunately, Xiao Zheng is busy with official duties now. The recent election matters are still pending, so the trip to "Helan Mountain Lushan County" can only be postponed for now. Let's see if there's an opportunity during the holidays or at work

Xiao Zheng tucked the newspaper under his arm and said to his father, Xiao Rongrong: "This kind of newspaper just prints some strange things, it's useless!" Xiao Zheng wanted to keep it, so he wouldn't forget the name later. It would be a waste of time to look for it again then. 。Xiao Rongrong really thought that Xiao Zheng was a materialist and therefore disliked these mysterious things. He wanted to correct Xiao Zheng: "Son, you really shouldn't say that, in our world, there are some things that are really magical." 。Let's talk about you. When you were born, you were in Huajing and frail, with every ailment imaginable. Everyone said you wouldn't survive, but as soon as you came to An County, you grew strong like bamboo shoots on the mountain and radishes underground! Isn't that a little magical Qingmei, what do you think"

Fei Qingmei glanced at her husband without responding and instead said, "Xiao Rongrong, have you had too much tea You're still so awake at this hour Usually by now, you'd be fast asleep in bed, no matter how hard you pushed me!"

Xiao Rongrong thought about it for a moment. That was true. He said, "Today our son is coming home, so I'm a little excited." 。After drinking tea again, I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep later. 。Why don't you have a drink with me, son It will help us sleep better later. 。Before her son could speak, Xiao Rongrong had already taken out two wine cups, a bottle of white liquor, and a stack of peanuts from beside her. 。Xiao Zheng said: "Since dad wants to drink, I'll drink three cups with you." 。Then Xiao Zheng raised his wine cup and clinked it with Xiao Rongrong. He then poured another cup for himself and clinked it again with Xiao Rongrong. 。After two cups of liquor, Xiao Rongrong immediately felt the effects of the alcohol. 。Kexiao Zheng poured himself a third cup and clinked glasses with Xiao Rongrong again. He downed the third cup in one gulp as well. 。Xiao Rongrong exclaimed: "Little brat, why are you drinking so fast!" Xiao Zheng smiled and said: "You old man drink slowly, I'll go to sleep first." 。Saying that, Xiao Zheng took the newspaper upstairs. 。Xiao Rongrong looked at her son's back and said, "This kid has been in the government for too long, his alcohol tolerance is even higher than mine now." 。"Fēi Qīng mèi said, “You're not drinking alcohol, you're craving it.” 。Xiao Rongrong glanced at Fei Qingmei and didn't dare to retort. She just popped a salted peanut into her mouth, chewed it with relish for a few times, then picked up the small cup, "chilled" and took a gulp of wine. 。。Prior to this, Xiao Zheng discovered during his exam review that many of the existing frameworks in our country were established at the time of the party's founding. This made Xiao Zheng feel a strong urge to re-read "Mao Zedong's Selected Works," wanting to trace back to the source, especially renowned works like "On Practice," "On Contradiction," and "Against Dogmatism." Xiao Zheng really wanted to read them carefully. 。

Systematically learning and mastering the ideological theories of our Party at each different stage will have immeasurable significance for the progress of a Party member. 。Xiao Zheng has already decided that he will try his best to save unnecessary socializing in the future, using the time for learning and thinking. Only by constantly learning can cadres go far. 。Three cups of white liquor weren't a lot, but because they drank it quickly, they were slightly tipsy. 。And this bit of alcohol really does help with sleep. 。Xiao Zheng fell asleep while reading "Critique of Practical Reason." 。At the same time, in Anxian County town, a cadre couldn't sleep. 。This person is the director of the County Government's Foreign Affairs Office, Yao Bixian. 。He's waiting for a call from "Uncle Tan". 。This afternoon, he called Tan Siming and reported his thoughts. 。In this public examination, Yao Bixian thought he would top the exam, but unexpectedly, Xiao Zheng took first place in the deputy county magistrate's exam. 。Yao Baxiong was very worried that Xiao Zheng would get the upper hand in subsequent interviews, so he called Tan Siming and asked him to help. 。Tan Siming was not very satisfied with Yao Bixiong's performance. He said, "Last time, you told me that exams were your forte and that you would definitely have no problem with the written test" 。"What about now Did Xiao Zheng take the first place in the written exam That's a bit passive, isn't it!" Yao Beixiang awkwardly pleaded: "Uncle Tan, I'm sorry. I underestimated Xiao Zheng's level, but it's more likely that he got lucky. Maybe he has done those questions before" 。Yao Baxian made excuses for himself. 。Tan Siming said: "Forget it, let's not talk about the written test anymore." 。Next, things you still need to pay attention to during the interview: 。“Yes, Uncle Tan, I will definitely prepare thoroughly for the interview.” 。Please say hello to Tan Shujie from the city and ask her to help during the interview stage. 。"Tan Siming said: "Tonight, Secretary Tan is coming to the province for a meeting, and I will have dinner with him tonight. Then I'll tell him about it." 。"Yao Baxian's voice was instantly filled with surprise: 'That's great, thank you, Uncle Tan.'" 。Tan Siming said: “You shouldn't relax either.” 。"Yao Beixiang: "Yes, definitely, I will definitely try my best." 。At half past ten in the evening, Tan Siming called, his voice laced with alcohol: "Beixiang, for your sake, I toasted Secretary Tan three cups today." 。"Yao Bixiong hurriedly said, “Thank you, Uncle Tan. What did Secretary Tan say”

"What else could Secretary Tan say" Tan Siming said, "With my relationship with him, with us being related by blood, what else could he say…"

Tan Siming seemed to deliberately draw out his voice, waiting for Yao Bixiong's guess" 。Yao Bixiong hurriedly said: "Secretary Tan agreed to help" Tan Siming laughed and said, "Of course" 。Tan Shu, recording his statement on the spot, said, “Before the interview, I will greet most of the standing committee members!”

This city-wide election was conducted in the name of the municipal committee, so the interview process was made quite grand. The standing committee members were specially invited to participate in the scoring to demonstrate the fairness and openness of the “Bole chooses a horse” theme of the municipal committee. 。If, as is most likely, the majority of Standing Committee members vote for Yao Bixiang, then Xiao Zheng will be out of the running completely. 。Yao Bixiong, upon hearing this, excitedly said: "That's great!" 。"Tan Siming said: 'When you become the deputy county magistrate, you should also find an opportunity to thank Secretary Tan properly.'" 。"Yao Beixiang immediately said: "I know this, Uncle Tan is too grateful to you." 。Tan Siming said through the phone with a stern face, “Why are you thanking me” 。Over in Anxian, you better get that control. 。"By the way, do you know who the new secretary of Anxian County Committee is"

Yao Baxian hadn't heard the news yet and asked, "Uncle Tan, I haven't heard..." 。"Tan Sìmíng said: 'The new county magistrate of your Anxian County is named Sun Yīqí. He used to be the director of the Human Resources Department at the Provincial Engineering College. This time, he got lucky and was elected as the county Party secretary of Anxian County.'" 。This Sun YIQI, does not have any special provincial or local background, and can also be considered to have come from the grassroots. 。Such people are very easy for us to manipulate. 。"Yao Baixiang said: "Uncle Tan, this situation is good, it's very beneficial to us." 。“When you become the Deputy County Magistrate, I'll personally go to An County, and then have Secretary Tan discipline Sun Yichi well, making him completely our person. That way, An County will be back in our hands.” 。"Therefore, even though Xiao Jingyu becoming Deputy Mayor doesn't align with our interests, as long as we control Sun Yiqi, perhaps this could be a new opportunity for us!"

Yao Baixiang said, "That's right, Uncle Tan." 。When Uncle Tan has any arrangements, I will make sure to carry them out. 。"Tan Siming's laughter came from the other end of the phone again: “Okay, that’s it.” 。Tan Shuo said that the public interview will be held in four days, and I'm waiting to hear good news from you. 。erpentine dragon and dancing phoenix on top of the mountain were still blazing relentlessly. 。Xiao Zheng said, "Continue! We've already come this far!" Fang Ya smiled at Xiao Zheng, "One must never g...