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

"Comrade Jiang is only in his early twenties, he's really young and promising."

Wei Shanghua smiled and said, "Xiao Jiang, just report boldly. It doesn't matter if you're wrong. Young people should dare to express themselves."

"Thank you, Mayor, for giving me this opportunity."

Jiang Yiming reported: "The core of our enterprise reform in Xinping County is three batches: eliminating a batch, restructuring a batch, and optimizing a batch."

"Eliminate those enterprises with outdated technology and no market competitiveness, and support them in going bankrupt in accordance with the law. For example, large machinery factories and Xinping Cable Factory, which have high technical requirements and are difficult to upgrade their equipment."

"Reform enterprises that are dynamic in the market and can develop rapidly after the injection of social capital, and support social capital to purchase or invest in them to convert public enterprises into private enterprises. For example, wineries, cotton mills, garment factories, and milk candy factories."

"Optimize enterprises that are involved in major issues concerning people's livelihoods, and provide financial support to them to streamline their staff, upgrade their equipment, strengthen management, and put them back into operation. Such as waterworks and power companies."

"Mayor, my report is complete. Please provide your feedback."

Jiang Yiming gave a concise and fluent report on the core contents of the reform.

The office fell silent for a moment, and Wei Shanghua remained seated without making a sound.

Just as Ma Qiyun was feeling a bit worried, Wei Shanghua slammed his hand on the table and said, "Good, Xiao Jiang, your three batches have covered all types of enterprises, and you've clearly explained which enterprises should adopt which reform measures, making it easy for even a layman like me to understand. You are truly a force to be reckoned with!"

"It was mainly because of Secretary Ma's excellent guidance that I reported according to his instructions."

Jiang Yiming said.

"Comrade Qiyun is a capable leader, and you yourself are also very competent."

Wei Shanghua said, "Xiao Jiang, regarding the three batches you just mentioned, has your county formulated corresponding policies and measures?"

“Secretary Ma personally formulated it; he knows it better than I do.”

Although the relevant policies were his own, Jiang Yiming gave the opportunity to report to Ma Qiyun.

As a subordinate, you should not overshadow your superior.

"Mayor, the policies for the three batches are also different. For the enterprises in the first batch of restructuring, although they have become private enterprises, we share the responsibilities with the enterprises. Through the re-employment center, we pay social security for laid-off employees to ensure that their interests are not harmed and to prevent collective petitions..."

Ma Qiyun had carefully studied the enterprise reform policies, so he was naturally very familiar with them.

Wei Shanghua listened attentively, occasionally taking notes in his notebook.

What was originally planned as a five-minute report was stretched into half an hour.

“Very good. Your ideas for enterprise reform are very clear and feasible.”

Wei Shanghua reiterated his approval of Xinping County's enterprise reform plan.

"Qiyun, when you get back, intensify your efforts to implement these policies as soon as possible, and strive to restructure 30% of the enterprises within three months. I will personally come to inspect them then."

"Pay attention to summarizing successful experiences and problems encountered during the process, as well as solutions. If you encounter resistance or difficulties, report to me at any time, and I will step in to coordinate."

"Three months from now, I will hold a city-wide on-site observation meeting on enterprise reform in your Xinping County, and organize all counties and cities in the city to learn from you."

"Mayor, rest assured, I will personally oversee the implementation and progress, striving to complete the task ahead of schedule and deliver a satisfactory report to the leadership!"

Ma Qiyun immediately made a statement.

"very good."

Wei Shanghua said, "By the way, Xiao Gao, I remember there's a training course for young and middle-aged cadres that's about to start at the Organization Department, right?"

"Yes, Mayor."

Secretary Gao said, "The trainees will report for duty the day after tomorrow."

"I think that in addition to teaching some theoretical knowledge, they should invite more practical leaders to talk about their work and give everyone some inspiration. Especially in the matter of enterprise reform, the progress across the city is slow. Since everyone is at a loss, we should learn from the successful experiences of others."

"Xiao Jiang's involvement in the reform of Yusha Winery was very successful. He also wrote an article titled 'Exploration of Reform in Small and Medium-Sized State-Owned Enterprises,' which was published in the journal *Economic Research*. This is a national-level journal; without substantial content, it would be impossible for it to be included. We should invite more people like him to give lectures; such training courses would be more meaningful, and the participants would benefit more."

"Yes, Mayor. I will contact Minister Lin of the Organization Department of the Municipal Party Committee immediately and convey your instructions to him."

Secretary Gao recorded the tasks assigned by the leader in her notebook.

"Mayor, I'm also a student in this training program. Would it be inappropriate for me to give a lecture?"

Jiang Yiming was both amused and exasperated.

"It seems that Qi Yun values ​​you highly. You should cherish this opportunity. I took some time yesterday to write a couplet as encouragement for you."

Wei Shanghua pointed to the bookshelf: "Xiao Gao, bring over the top piece of calligraphy."

Secretary Gao hurriedly went to retrieve the calligraphy and paintings, and Jiang Yiming stepped forward to help.

The two of them worked together to open the calligraphy and painting, which read: "Reflect on yourself morning and evening; be honest with your superiors and inferiors, and be honest with yourselves as well."

"The leader's handwriting is becoming more and more robust and powerful."

Ma Qiyun quickly praised him, saying to Jiang Yiming, "Yiming, hurry up and thank the mayor. Every time I come here, I ask the leader for his calligraphy, but I always leave empty-handed. You received his calligraphy on your first meeting with him. I really envy you."

"Thank you, thank you, Mayor. Yiming will always remember your teachings and will never let you down or fail the expectations of the Party!"

Jiang Yiming was somewhat excited; he hadn't expected Wei Shanghua to give him a piece of calligraphy.

The surprise came so suddenly!

This calligraphy goes far beyond mere encouragement!

"The lecture arrangement is settled. You are a student in other aspects, but you are more than qualified to be a teacher in enterprise reform."

Wei Shanghua glanced at his watch, and Ma Qiyun quickly said, "Mayor, we won't keep you from your meeting any longer. We'll come back another day to report to you."

"Okay, I'm waiting for your good news."

Jiang Yiming left the mayor's office with Ma Qiyun.

"Director Jiang, let's exchange contact information. I'll get back to you about the class after I've spoken with the Organization Department."

Secretary Gao offered his suggestion.

Jiang Yiming was only a deputy section-level cadre, and in principle, he was not qualified to have his number saved. However, the mayor's attitude towards Jiang Yiming made him have to think further ahead. If the mayor wanted to question Jiang Yiming in the future and asked someone to find out Jiang Yiming's number, it would be too late.

"Okay, Secretary-General Gao, please give me the number and I will call you."

Jiang Yiming took out his phone and wrote down the other party's number.

"Okay, I've saved it."

Secretary Gao said to Ma Qiyun, "Secretary Ma, please take care. I'll let you know if I can come this afternoon."

"Okay, I'll wait for your news."

As they walked out of the municipal party committee compound, Ma Qiyun smiled and said, "Yiming, Mayor Wei thinks highly of you. Even Secretary Gao took the initiative to get your phone number."