The Official Ladder: I ascend to the pinnacle of power, wielding the power of life and death.

Upon hearing the staff's report, those present were momentarily stunned into silence.

The meeting had just passed a vote not to investigate, and then the news was exposed by the media.

This is too embarrassing.

"Minister Huang, immediately find a way to contact the Sunshine Daily and have them stop publishing negative news about our county!"

Jiang Xuangui, with a stern face, made his arrangements.

“Secretary, the Sunshine Daily has a very large circulation and influence, so it’s impossible for it to pay attention to a county-level propaganda department like ours.”

Huang Zongmei said, "I suggest that we find someone in the city to step in and stop them from reporting further."

Jiang Xuangui thought for a moment, stood up and walked outside, then called Zhang Changchun.

"Old boss, there's something I'm afraid requires your personal intervention."

"Could it be about the 'radical recruitment' thing in your county?"

Zhang Changchun also had the habit of reading newspapers, and he had obviously seen the news published in the Sunshine Daily.

"Old leader, you are truly a reincarnation of Zhuge Liang, you are incredibly insightful! Before I even said anything, you already knew what I was thinking."

Jiang Xuangui said sincerely, "Old leader, if this matter is not stopped and allowed to escalate, it will cause a lot of trouble. I hope you can put in a good word for me."

"Okay, I understand this."

Zhang Changchun asked, "How is the Cultural Plaza project progressing?"

"Don't worry, senior leader. The bidding for the project will be opened in the next couple of days, and Wenbin will definitely win the bid."

"I have faith in your ability to handle things."

Zhang Changchun laughed and said, "I'll put in a good word with the Sunshine Daily, so you don't need to worry."

"Thank you, leader. Once I'm done with this business in the next couple of days, I'll go to the city to report to you in person and visit you."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Xuangui returned to the conference room.

Before he could speak, Chen Xujian reported first: "Secretary, Secretary Yang Zhen of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection just called to inquire about the recruitment of staff for public institutions. He asked our county discipline inspection commission to intervene in the investigation and send the investigation report to the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection."

Jiang Xuangui frowned. He hadn't expected that the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection would also get involved in the matter after he had just settled things with the newspaper.

"You should report to him that those reporters are making up stories and deliberately smearing the image of Xinping County."

Jiang Xuangui said, "The reason we set up such positions is mainly because wages are low in Xinping County, making it difficult to recruit people. Local people are more hardworking and able to stick to their posts."

"Also, don't worry about what Secretary Yang will say. I'll call Mayor Luo later and report this to him."

"Okay, Secretary."

Seeing that Jiang Xuangui still wanted to cover up the matter, Chen Xujian couldn't say anything more and could only follow his arrangements.

"This matter has been resolved, so let's not discuss it anymore. Let's move on to the next topic."

Jiang Xuangui and the others thought the matter was settled and didn't take it to heart.

In particular, after the meeting, Jiang Xuangui personally called Luo Zhangwen, briefly recounted the matter, and asked him to put in a good word for Yang Zhen, the secretary of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection.

Luo Zhangwen said that after he stepped in to resolve the matter, Jiang Xuangui was very satisfied with how it was handled.

He resolved such a big issue with just two phone calls.

The next morning, Li Zhengquan was eating breakfast while reading the newspaper in the provincial party committee compound.

He had a habit of reading internal reports and newspapers while eating breakfast.

My first choice for newspaper is naturally the Dongjiang Daily, but I occasionally browse other newspapers as well.

As he flipped through the newspaper looking for anything of interest, an editorial caught his attention.

Editorial: Resolutely Eliminate "Courtesy Job Placement" and Uphold the Bottom Line of Fairness and Justice

Recently, a job posting for a public institution in Xinping County, Yiyang City, has attracted widespread attention. What is particularly surprising is that the job requirements for a staff member position in the office of a township government are so detailed that they include height and weight. These obviously illogical requirements are brazenly included in the job posting, so it is no wonder that they have aroused the concern of the general public.

The term "radish post" is familiar to everyone. It is a colloquial term for some public service positions that are tailored for candidates with connections.

In some places and organizations, the phenomenon of "nepotism" exists in recruitment. These "nepotism" positions are often reserved in advance by insiders or people with connections, with conditions tailored specifically for them through various means, thereby excluding other excellent applicants.

The existence of nepotistic recruitment positions not only undermines the fairness and transparency of the recruitment system but also affects the selection and development of talent. Some excellent candidates are eliminated because they lack connections or do not meet certain internally set criteria, while unsuitable individuals obtain job opportunities due to connections. This situation not only leads to talent loss but also affects the work efficiency of organizations and the image of the government.

To prevent nepotism in recruitment, we need to strengthen the supervision and management of the recruitment system and improve its transparency and fairness. At the same time, we also need to strengthen the training and selection of talent, providing more opportunities and development space for outstanding individuals. Only in this way can we guarantee the fairness and transparency of the recruitment system, improve the level of talent selection and training, and make a greater contribution to the development of our organization and the progress of society.

Of course, when faced with situations where people take risks and abuse their power for personal gain, we must investigate thoroughly, hold those responsible accountable, and create a deterrent effect.

The corruption behind the power struggle cannot be covered up simply because the local government withdrew the recruitment notice or issued an apology.

Only in this way can we resolutely eliminate the practice of "faking employment" and safeguard social fairness and justice.

Editor: Li Muyao

There are two reasons why Li Zhengquan, as the provincial governor, would focus his attention on this editorial.

One of them took place in Xinping County, where Jiang Yiming is located.

The other editor is Li Muyao.

"This girl's writing is still so sharp."

Li Zhengquan shook his head, then took out a pen from his pocket and circled the editorial on the newspaper, writing next to it: "The Discipline Inspection Commission and the Organization Department are verifying and supervising the relevant situation."

The document was then handed over to the secretary, who, upon receiving the instructions, immediately forwarded the relevant information to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Provincial Organization Department.

The Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee successively sent personnel to Xinping County, Yiyang City to conduct investigations and verifications.

As the official newspaper of the Communist Party of China, the Dongjiang Daily is a newspaper that leaders at all levels throughout the province regularly read.

When Jiang Xuangui saw the editorial, his heart skipped a beat, and he knew he was in trouble.

When he saw that the editor in charge was Li Muyao, he immediately took the newspaper to Jiang Yiming's office.

He remembered this reporter, who had reported on Jiang Yiming's deeds many times, and he heard that Jiang Yiming had a good relationship with him.

"Secretary Xuan Gui, why did you come here in person?"

Jiang Yiming was surprised that Jiang Xuangui would come to his office in person.

"Secretary Yiming, have you read today's Dongjiang Daily?"