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

Seeing that she couldn't persuade him, Zhao Yuan had no choice but to formulate a plan according to Jiang Yiming's requirements.

"From now on, any expenditure exceeding 10,000 will require my signature before it can be disbursed."

Jiang Yiming said, "Go back and calculate how much surplus funds you have after deducting your salary."

"Yes, County Magistrate."

Zhao Yuan immediately went back to handle it.

Jiang Yiming then spoke with a group of deputy county heads, including Meng Chunsheng, Yang Zhengtao, Li Bing, and Zhao Xuyang.

After all, the support of these deputy county heads is needed for this matter to be implemented.

If we cannot persuade them, this matter cannot be implemented.

At first, most of the deputy county heads disagreed with this approach, but Jiang Yiming did not give up and continued to talk to them, eventually persuading most of them.

After a week of working overtime, the Finance Bureau finally formulated a standard.

If this standard is followed, the county can save more than one million yuan. If the cars are replaced, another two million yuan can be saved. In total, it will be nearly four million yuan, which is a considerable sum of money that can be used for many things!

Jiang Yiming convened a government executive meeting and discussed this plan.

Because the deputy county heads had already been persuaded, the plan was ultimately passed during the vote, despite some opposition.

Jiang Yiming took the proposal to Niu Baogen.

"Secretary, this is a standard set by our county government regarding the 'three public expenses' (official receptions, official vehicles, and overseas trips), which has been approved at the executive meeting. I would like to have this plan submitted to the standing committee to establish a fixed mechanism. What do you think?"

“County Magistrate Yiming, your intentions are good, but there’s a saying that goes, ‘If the water is too clear, there will be no fish.’ You can’t expect a horse to run without feeding it. How is that possible?”

Niu Baogen said, "I disagree with this plan."

“Secretary, your analogy is not quite accurate. Our finance department provides every Party member and cadre with a salary and related benefits. This plan does not involve everyone’s personal interests, but rather effectively restrains those cadres who are not self-disciplined.”

Jiang Yiming said, "I hope the secretary will consider this carefully. If the secretary does not want to approve it, I will first conduct a pilot program in government departments."

"Isn't this reckless? If the county party committee departments and the county government departments use different standards, won't things get chaotic?"

Niu Baogen said, "County Chief Yiming, you can't just act on a whim. You need to do more research and understand the true thoughts of the majority of Party members and cadres."

“Party members and cadres are the beneficiaries, so naturally they will oppose it. We should include the general public in the survey to ensure that the facts are objective.”

Jiang Yiming said, "How about this, let the general public participate in the vote to see if they support this plan. If there is more support, we will implement it. If there is more opposition, then pretend I didn't mention it. What do you think?"

Niu Baogen did not respond. If a vote were really held among the citizens, Jiang Yiming would surely win. As the county party secretary, he naturally understood that once Jiang Yiming's plan was implemented, it would have a huge impact on the entire county.

“Secretary, we are a national-level poverty-stricken county. It’s unreasonable for government departments to drive luxury cars. The people criticize us for corruption, and the higher-ups criticize us for extravagance. We can’t turn the situation around overnight, but we must start now and make improvements little by little. Only in this way can Xichuan County have any hope of development.”

Jiang Yiming offered sincere advice.

Niu Baogen thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I support you, but you need to make it clear that this was Jiang Yiming's suggestion. If things go wrong, don't say I didn't stop you; it was your own willful act."

"Please rest assured, Secretary, I will take full responsibility for this matter. I will bear all the consequences if anything goes wrong."

Jiang Yiming readily agreed.

Jiang Yiming continued to work with the Standing Committee members, which took a lot of effort, before the plan was finally approved at the County Party Committee Standing Committee meeting.

The next step is implementation.

In order to reduce the pressure on the Finance Bureau, Jiang Yiming asked the county Finance Bureau to organize a meeting, and he personally attended to oversee the proceedings.

The meeting was attended by heads of county-level departments and their respective finance-related team members, as well as heads of township offices and their respective finance-related team members.

The meeting was chaired by Zhao Yuan, Director of the Finance Bureau.

Hello everyone!

As required by county leaders, a mobilization meeting on the management of "official receptions, official vehicles, and official overseas trips" is being held today. The purpose is to further strengthen and standardize the management of funds for official receptions, official vehicles, and official overseas trips in various units of our county, and to ensure the transparency and rationality of the use of public funds.

The management of "official hospitality, official vehicles, and overseas travel expenses" not only affects the image and reputation of our county, but also directly relates to the credibility of the Party and the government and the effective use of public funds. Therefore, we must deeply recognize the importance and urgency of strengthening the management of "official hospitality, official vehicles, and overseas travel expenses" from a political and overall perspective.

Therefore, we must address this from the following aspects: First, we must uphold political development, strictly enforce political discipline and rules, and ensure that orders are obeyed and prohibitions are strictly observed. Second, we must strengthen internal control, prioritizing strictness and rigorous management, and persistently upholding integrity and self-discipline. Third, we must pay attention to working methods, strengthen communication and coordination, actively offer suggestions and advice, and serve as advisors to the Party Committee and the government. Fourth, we must manage fiscal funds effectively, ensuring timely and sufficient funding for basic public services, accelerating the disbursement of direct funds and policy procurement funds, and using limited fiscal resources wisely to ensure basic social stability in our county.

Here, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone for your support and cooperation in the management of "official hospitality, official vehicles, and overseas travel expenses." I believe that through our joint efforts, we will surely be able to push the management of "official hospitality, official vehicles, and overseas travel expenses" to a new level and make new and greater contributions to the healthy development of Xichuan County.

thank you all!

"Next, County Head Jiang will speak."

After Zhao Yuan finished speaking, she took the lead in clapping, and everyone else followed suit.

"Director Zhao has already explained it in great detail, so I will just say a few words."

Jiang Yiming said, "From now on, we will strictly control the management of 'three public expenses' (official receptions, official vehicles, and overseas trips), strictly implement the regulations on meetings, business trips, asset allocation, and government procurement, and put the requirement to live frugally into practice. We will use more 'real money' for the most important areas of development and the most urgent needs of people's livelihoods."

"Of course, our Party and government organs tightening their belts does not mean hoarding money and not spending it, but rather spending where necessary and saving where necessary, being generous with large sums of money and frugal with small sums, and concentrating financial resources on major tasks."

"I hope everyone understands and supports the county government's work. Our county ranks last in the city in all aspects. I think any cadre with a sense of shame must feel wronged and resentful upon hearing the words 'last place.' We must face up to the gap with other counties and districts, and find ways to narrow the gap, or even surpass them. Strictly controlling the 'three public expenses' is one such measure."

"I believe that as long as everyone works together with one mind and one goal, Xichuan County will definitely be able to catch up and surpass others in all aspects!"