Meng Jixiang nodded, "Indeed! Originally, I planned to transfer you away from Shanan County. However, it seems you are reluctant to leave that place, right?"

Zhang Hongyang felt both eager and regretful.

Damn, if I don't leave, I can enjoy the remarkable achievements of Shanan in the next year or two, but I'll have to endure oppression and frustration under Liu Zhizhong.

If I leave, I can stay away from Liu Zhizhong and won't feel humiliated or angry, but the achievements of Shanan would be left for Liu Zhizhong to dominate alone, and for those who come later to enjoy, which is damn unsatisfying. What's the point of all the hardships I've been through?

But seeing Meng Jixiang's intention now, sigh... what can I do? Just go along with the big boss, latch onto his coattail first.

If I latch onto Meng Jixiang, haha, in the province, I'd also be someone with some backing, isn't that a good thing?

So, Zhang Hongyang had no choice but to sincerely say, "I'm extremely grateful for Meng Province's great favor and attention. Shanan is indeed a place difficult to leave! The days and nights there are unforgettable. My colleagues and team members make it hard to part. All the projects, I'm still diligently cultivating and building them, and quitting halfway is not the spirit our organization should have! Being attracted to some benefits and prospects of promotion while forgetting our original intent, that's not what I should do!"

Damn, this guy is sharp!

Hearing these words, Wang Xuliang nodded and gave him an approving look.

Meng Jixiang, even more satisfied, nodded, "Hmm, not bad! Hongyang Comrade's political awareness is very high, and his principles are very strong! In that case, stay in Shanan and continue taking charge of Shanan's revolutionary development plan, can you?"

Zhang Hongyang immediately stood up and respectfully said, "I'll follow Meng Province's arrangement and strive to contribute any strength of Zhang Hongyang for the future of Shanan!"

"Good! Good, good..." Meng Jixiang said the word "good" three times, then gestured for him to sit down before continuing, "Then let's do it like this. Liu Zhizhong will be transferred, you will stay, and temporarily also serve as the acting County Party Secretary. I will express my opinion on this to the organization, and when I express an opinion, the organization will certainly consider it."

"Ah? This..."

Zhang Hongyang was dumbfounded, completely stunned.

He could hardly believe his ears; could such a good thing really happen?

Everyone knows that when big leaders in officialdom say they will consider something, it's essentially a near certainty, as good as set in stone.

"No, but..." Zhang Hongyang shook his head, said, "Secretary Liu is doing well in Shanan County! He's been in the post just over a year, and now... being reassigned? And I... fear I'm not up to the significant responsibility of acting secretary!"

Actually, inside, he was so happy he wanted to shout.

Damn, Liu Zhizhong, you played your card well and yet poorly, ending up dragging yourself into this!

Meng Jixiang said, "It's noticeable that working with Liu Zhizhong has been very pleasant for you, the cooperation has been perfect and seamless, and the work has been remarkable in effect. The model role in Party-Government cooperation, you have achieved. However, the county is solid, yet officials are transient, everyone has their own path, right? His qualifications are up, and he should be reassigned; as for you, in this new situation, new era, with the emergence of an unprecedented employment of talents, it probably doesn't matter how long you've been the County Mayor, does it?"