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

"Thank you for your guidance, Section Chief. I hope you will continue to criticize and correct me if I do anything wrong in the future, so as to help me grow."

Jiang Yiming knew that the other party had revealed the information about these two people to him in the hope that he would choose to associate with them selectively based on his own circumstances.

“I’ve been in this position for five or six years now, and I expect I’ll be going to a rural town soon. Then it will be your turn to take over.”

Chen Wei was pleased with Jiang Yiming's humility and patted him on the shoulder: "You are a graduate of a prestigious university, and your future is limitless. I have high hopes for you."

"Section Chief, you flatter me. I will learn from you."

…………

"Dad, I heard there are vacancies in the Finance Bureau and the Land and Resources Bureau. You should be able to fill them this time, right?"

"Hard to say."

Jiang Yunhai sighed and said, "I've heard there are quite a few people who meet the requirements, so I'm not at an advantage."

"Why don't you have Grandpa call Minister Zhao? With Grandpa's involvement, how could he not listen?"

"You're thinking too simply. Your grandfather has been retired for over ten years. The saying 'when a person leaves, the tea cools' is even more evident in officialdom."

Jiang Yunhai shook his head and said, "Let me think of another way."

Before he could finish speaking, his Nokia 8850 rang in his pocket.

"Minister Zhao's call?"

Jiang Yunhai was stunned for a moment when he saw the caller ID, then hurriedly answered the call and said respectfully, "Hello, Minister Zhao."

"Yunhai, there are two openings this time. Prepare well. With your qualifications and abilities, you have a good chance."

Zhao Zhenlin's cheerful voice came through the microphone.

Jiang Yunhai suppressed his excitement and said repeatedly, "Thank you, thank you for your concern, Minister Zhao. I'll invite you to my home another day. I'll also bring my father over so you can catch up."

"Haha, okay, it's been a while since I've seen my old boss. I'll definitely go over then. I have some things to do, let's talk another day."

After hanging up the phone, Zhao Zhenlin returned the documents to Chen Wei: "I didn't expect Jiang Yiming and Jiang Yunhai to be uncle and nephew."

"You were unaware of this relationship before?"

Chen Wei was stunned for a moment, somewhat confused.

Could it be that Jiang Yiming got in through his uncle's connections?

"You don't actually think Jiang Yiming got into our Organization Department because of his uncle, do you?"

Zhao Zhenlin had always regarded Chen Wei as a confidant, and truthfully said, "Jiang Yunhai doesn't have that much influence."

“Jiang Yiming was personally recommended and promoted by Secretary Ma, and the call came at around 9 p.m..”

"It's fair to say that with Jiang Yunhai's abilities, if it weren't for the old county head's connections, he wouldn't be qualified to serve as the deputy director of the Forestry Bureau at all. Now that the old county head has been retired for many years, he has no hope of going to a better bureau as a deputy director."

"But with Jiang Yiming's appearance this time, we are focusing on Jiang Yunhai. I believe Secretary Ma can see our intentions."

"Did Secretary Ma call you privately?"

Chen Wei looked completely stunned.

If it were during working hours, it's possible that Secretary Ma admires Jiang Yiming.

But the fact that he called Jiang Yiming privately about his affairs proves that their relationship is not ordinary.

“Secretary Ma is in his prime and has a great chance of becoming a city-level official in the future. You should keep in touch with Jiang Yiming. Maybe one day he can put in a good word for you with Secretary Ma.”

Zhao Zhenlin gave instructions.

"Thank you for the reminder, Minister. I will try to maintain a good relationship with him."

Chen Wei nodded seriously.

…………

"Hahaha, I've got this in the bag, I've got it!"

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Yunhai was as excited as if he had won a five million dollar lottery, jumping around the room with joy.

"Was that Minister Zhao Zhenlin who called just now?"

"My son, Jiang Tao, asked."

"Yes, although Minister Zhao did not explicitly say that I could go, if it was impossible, the leader would not make that call."

Jiang Yunhai said happily, "I never thought I'd be able to experience the glory of the big picture before I retire!"

"Hehe, thanks to Grandpa, otherwise this matter would have been in jeopardy."

Jiang Tao was overjoyed: "I can finally share in the glory too!"

"I'll visit your grandfather more often with you another day."

Jiang Yunhai said, "By the way, your third grandfather's grandson is getting married the day after tomorrow. Are you going?"

"go with!"

Jiang Tao readily agreed.

Every time he went back, the whole family would surround him and his son, and he felt incredibly proud and powerful, so he naturally didn't want to miss out.

Besides, his father will soon be taking on a leadership role in a major organization, which will only elevate his own status.

"Once I move to a different position, you can take the recruitment exam for the Forestry Bureau. I've paved the way for you, so don't just play around."

Jiang Yunhai cautioned, "Jiang Yiming has already passed the civil service exam. If you don't work hard, he'll surpass you."

"Tch, he's just a township civil servant with no future. Once I've had my fun, I'll go straight to work in the county seat, and he won't be able to catch up with me."

Jiang Tao scoffed, "So what if he's a college student? No matter how hard he tries, his destination is just my starting point."

"If you don't believe me, the seating arrangement will be the day after tomorrow. You and I will definitely still be sitting at the main table. So what if Jiang Yiming becomes a civil servant? He'll still have to sit at the secondary table."

"You're just spoiled rotten by your mother."

Jiang Yunhai shook his head and didn't say anything more.

…………

Jiangzhai Village.

The sound of suona horns filled the air, bringing joy and celebration.

A Chevrolet sped by, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"Car, car."

A group of children excitedly gathered around, their eyes sparkling with clear and surprised light. The bolder ones even reached out and touched the car.

"Go away, all of you, go play somewhere else. Xiao Kai, you stay here and watch over them, don't let the kids break the cars."

At this moment, Jiang Fusheng, the village secretary of Jiangzhai Village, led a group of people to rush forward. After giving some instructions, he grabbed Jiang Yunhai's hand and said, "Yunhai, welcome, welcome. You're so busy, yet you still came to attend Xiaochen's wedding. It's really not easy for you."

"Today is Xiaochen's wedding day, how can I not come?"

Jiang Yunhai took out a red envelope and said with a smile, "Third Uncle, congratulations!"

"Haha, thank you for your thoughtfulness. Please come in."

Jiang Fusheng personally accompanied Jiang Yunhai and his son to the main table.

Jiang Yunzhou was sitting at a table in the aisle, and neither of them greeted Jiang Yunhai as he passed by.

"Yunhai, please have a seat. The township's organization committee member is coming in person. He should be here by now. I'll meet him at the crossroads."

"Third Uncle, I'm not an outsider, there's no need to be so polite, you go about your business."

Jiang Yunhai waved his hand and said.

Jiang Fusheng nodded and led the group to stand at the intersection, looking around.

A moment later, a Yamaha 150 motorcycle stopped in front of the crowd.

"Committee Member Li, welcome, welcome! It's a great honor that you could take time out of your busy schedule to attend my grandson's wedding."

Jiang Fusheng grabbed the person's hand.

"Secretary Jiang, you're too kind. We're old acquaintances. I certainly wouldn't refuse your presence."

Committee member Li pointed to the Chevrolet not far away and smiled, "Director Jiang, you've arrived so early?"

“He just arrived too. I’ll take you there so you can catch up.”

Jiang Fusheng knew that the other party was coming for Jiang Yunhai, so he led him directly to the main table.

Jiang Yunhai and Li, the organizing committee member, were old acquaintances. After exchanging greetings, they started chatting.

"Brother Jiang, you have a great advantage in these vacancies in the Finance Bureau and the Land and Resources Bureau."

Committee member Li smiled and said, "I congratulate you in advance, brother. Once everything is settled, I'll treat you to a feast to celebrate."

"I've only been shortlisted; whether I'll make it or not is still uncertain. Brother Li, your congratulations are premature."

Jiang Yunhai said this, but his face was filled with affirmation and joy.

After all, Zhao Zhenlin had personally called him.