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

"The park currently has limited funds and will focus on supporting the development of one food company, while other food companies will either close down or merge."

As soon as Jiang Yiming finished speaking, the owner of the largest textile factory immediately said, "Secretary Jiang, hello, I am Zhang Yigui, the person in charge of the textile company. You just said that you want to retain the textile sector. Does this mean that the industrial park will support the development of a textile company?"

"From what I understand, not only in our industrial park, but in the entire county, no company's textile products are competitive in the market; all products are relatively outdated. Supporting one company only leads to its failure, which is pointless except for wasting money."

Jiang Yiming replied, "Therefore, I will actively introduce advanced textile companies to acquire the textile factories in our park."

Zhang Yigui's face immediately fell.

"Secretary Jiang, according to your meaning, there are basically no companies like ours left. What will happen to the management of our companies?"

He Yongqi, the head of the machinery factory, said, "If the management is like that of Yusha Winery, we will absolutely not agree to the enterprise reform."

"Exactly! I heard that the management of Yusha Winery has all become ordinary workers. If you want to work at the winery, you have to go through another interview, and some were even rejected. Can you believe it? The company they managed, in the end, they don't even have the right to work there anymore!"

“Secretary Jiang, if you don’t settle things properly with us in the management team, you won’t be able to complete the enterprise reform task, let alone in two months, or even in two years!”

Everyone chimed in with their opinions.

"Then I might have to disappoint you."

Jiang Yiming sneered, "As members of management, you not only failed to develop the company well, but you even caused it to suffer losses. I haven't held you accountable, which is already being merciful enough. How dare you ask me for better treatment?"

"I'm telling you this: anyone who dares not cooperate with the enterprise reform work, I'll make things difficult for them!"

Jiang Yiming's powerful and resounding speech stunned everyone present.

Isn't everyone saying that the new Party Secretary is very cowardly?

How is this cowardice?

This is so powerful it's out of this world!

"Hmph, we'll see how you try to touch me!"

With that, he stood up to leave.

"Don't worry."

Jiang Yiming shouted.

"What, you want to apologize to us and reconsider our demands?"

The man sneered.

"You're overthinking it. I'm asking you to leave your name so I can make an example of you and send you to warn others."

Jiang Yiming said calmly.

"..."

The man hesitated for a moment before saying, "My name is Yang Weiwei, and I'm the head of the candy and food company."

After he left, He Yongqi from the machinery factory said, "Didn't you want to make an example of someone? Count me in."

"And I."

Zhang Yigui also spoke up.

Then three more people gave their names and positions.

The others didn't say those harsh words, but they left with very grim expressions.

"Director Wang, did you write down those people from earlier?"

Jiang Yiming inquired.

"take note of it."

Wang Jiajia hesitated for a moment before saying, "Secretary, those people just now all have some connections. Isn't it a bit too difficult to make an example of them?"

"It's because they have powerful backers that they dare to oppose us so arrogantly."

Jiang Yiming said, "Taking down these people will be far more effective than targeting those without any background."

"Then the pressure on enterprise reform in our industrial park will definitely be huge."

"Do you think other townships don't face much pressure for enterprise reform?"

Jiang Yiming smiled and said, "Anything that touches on the interests of others will put pressure on you."

“Other townships will do the same as me, fighting these business leaders to the bitter end. After all, townships don’t have money, but they have to complete the enterprise reform. If these people are left behind, what’s the difference between that and no reform at all?”

“This corporate reform will inevitably affect the core interests of these managers. Rather than fighting with them privately, it’s better to speak out openly and honestly, so that they and the people behind them know that I am addressing the issue, not the person.”

"Of course, if there's a powerful backer that can't be touched, then we'll think of some roundabout ways."

"I thought the Party Secretary was inflexible and fearless."

Wang Jiajia breathed a sigh of relief.

"I'm tough, not stubborn!"

Jiang Yiming laughed and said, "Come with me to the Bureau of Commerce and Trade, and let's have a chat with Director Liu Sicheng. Let's see if our reform ideas comply with their regulations."

"Okay, I'll go get the car."

The two arrived at the Bureau of Trade and Economic Cooperation soon after.

When Jiang Yiming went to Liu Sicheng's office, he ran into an old acquaintance, Liu Hui, the female mayor of Xigou Township.

Liu Hui didn't expect to run into Jiang Yiming here. She felt a little awkward and wanted to avoid him, but it was too late.

"Old boss, you've come to see Director Liu too?"

Jiang Yiming greeted him.

"Yes, we want to consult with Director Liu about our enterprise reform plan and hope he can approve it as soon as possible so we can implement it. But Director Liu is too busy. I've been waiting for half an hour and it's still not my turn."

Liu Hui said somewhat awkwardly, "I heard that Secretary Jiang has been promoted. I haven't had a chance to congratulate him yet. If he has the opportunity to visit our Xigou Township to guide our work, I will prepare a banquet to celebrate properly."

She felt a little uncomfortable as she said this.

In just a few months, Jiang Yiming had risen from a junior civil servant to the same level as her.

Although in terms of rank, I am a section chief while Jiang Yiming is a deputy section chief, in terms of real power, Jiang Yiming is actually exercising the authority of the top leader.

And what about yourself?

The second-place finisher for millennia has very little decision-making power.

"Thank you for your concern, former leader. I will definitely visit you and learn from you when I have the opportunity."

As the two were chatting, Liu Sicheng came out of his office and quickly walked towards Jiang Yiming: "Secretary Jiang, why didn't you call ahead when you arrived? Luckily, I heard your voice in the office, otherwise I would have kept you waiting."

Then he noticed Liu Hui standing next to him and quickly said, "Mayor Liu, I'm sorry, Secretary Jiang already made an appointment with me before you. Once his matter is settled, I will discuss the Xigou Township plan with you."

"It's alright, it's alright, you guys chat first."

Liu Hui cursed inwardly, "Do you think I'm deaf? I heard the whole conversation clearly. Jiang Yiming didn't make an appointment in advance at all!"

However, there are some things she can only keep to herself. Even if she has grievances, she can't show them, since she needs someone's help right now.

After Jiang Yiming and Wang Jiajia went inside with Liu Sicheng, Liu Hui pondered how to eliminate the estrangement between herself and Jiang Yiming.

At the time, she made things difficult for him by assigning him the position of assistant to the village head. This was done because someone had specifically made arrangements for him, and she had no choice but to comply.

But she couldn't say it outright. Although Jiang Yiming was currently at the height of his power, he was still no match for the person who had instructed her to make things difficult for him.

"It seems that the estrangement will not be eliminated in the short term."

Liu Hui sighed inwardly and could only shake her head helplessly.