Chapter 1272 Private Plot?
Lei Jun's gaze was fixed on the screen, reading it word by word, three times in a row.
The only sounds in the room were his slightly heavy breathing and the soft hum of the terminal fan.
Overwhelmed with mixed feelings, it was as if a bottle of mixed emotions had been spilled, and the complex emotions surged up, almost making him unsteady on his feet.
He held onto the edge of the table and slowly sat down in the hardwood chair.
Excited? Absolutely!
Vice-ministerial level! First Vice Chairman of the Management Committee! In charge of daily operations!
This is not just a leap in administrative rank, but a formal entry into the core circle of administrative power in the war zone!
To rise from a department head responsible for specific industrial sectors to a deputy leader overseeing the overall situation of a strategically important city—what a profound trust and important appointment!
This means that he has truly stood at the top of the pyramid of the theater administration system. As long as he keeps up with the theater's pace and does not make any fundamental mistakes, his stage and influence will inevitably rise as the theater's territory expands and its strength increases.
Even... if that day ever comes and national order is restored, with his current starting point and his qualifications as a "follower of the dragon," entering a higher level of the core of power is not an unattainable dream!
This could even be described as a blessing in disguise, as he is doing far better than before the apocalypse.
After all, the title of "CEO with hundreds of billions" is just based on the company's market value. In reality, the resources that the CEO actually holds and can fully control are probably only around tens of billions.
In the future, if one can enter the core decision-making level, the decisions one participates in every day will have an impact on hundreds of billions or even trillions of dollars.
In the past, even though I attended meetings at a high level and was ranked at the front, it was never as good as sitting on the podium and presiding over the meeting.
This affirmation is the best reward for his dedication and tireless efforts in following his superior since the end of time!
The leader saw his efforts and recognized his abilities!
But then, a strong, uncontrollable sense of loss washed over him like a tidal wave, overshadowing his initial excitement.
Chongqing...
It wasn't the readily available and logical position of vice chairman of the provincial management committee, but rather the city of Chongqing, thousands of miles away!
This means that almost all the relationships, connections, and tacit understandings he had painstakingly cultivated and coordinated with various parties in Ye Province over the past year, and the invisible network that enabled him to mobilize resources to advance Project 003 with ease, would have to be reduced to nothing and abandoned.
In Chongqing, he was a complete "paratrooper".
Cai Anxin has been deeply rooted in the organization for a long time, and he needs to familiarize himself with the other members of the leadership team, cadres at all levels, local forces, etc., and rebuild his authority and cooperation model from scratch.
Everything has to start from scratch again, on another completely unfamiliar, equally complex, and perhaps even more challenging stage, where we must fight our way up once more.
This feeling of "detachment" left him feeling empty and even a little bitter.
It's like a carefully built nest that, before you can even enjoy its convenience, is forced to fly away and build a new one.
'Wait... Cai Anxin?'
Thinking of this, Lei Jun's thoughts suddenly stopped.
'Wasn't Cai Anxin also transferred from Yecheng to Chongqing?'
"His transfer from the position of Vice Chairman of the Provincial Committee to Chongqing was seen by many as a sign of being given an important position and being groomed for future leadership."
And now, I'm on almost the same path? Director of the Provincial Department of Industry -> Vice Chairman of the Chongqing Municipal Management Committee…
At this moment, a vague thought uncontrollably surfaced in Lei Jun's mind:
Could it be that... the leader intends to turn Ye Province into the core and most secure "private territory" of the Gu family system?
Those capable, prestigious, and influential figures like myself and Cai Anxin, who have built up considerable power in Ye Province, will be gradually transferred out of Ye Province and sent to other newly developed or key areas.
Meanwhile, in the local area of Ye Province, younger, purer cadres who are more closely tied to the leader are gradually being replaced, or they are selected directly from the loyalists trained by the Fuxing Military Academy.
This way, they can both utilize the abilities of these "veteran ministers" to expand into new territories and ensure that the power structure in the rear is absolutely pure and loyal, firmly in the hands of the leader, eliminating any potential hidden dangers that could become too powerful.
If that's the case, then this is not just a simple personnel transfer, but a far-sighted political arrangement and a long-term plan for the future power structure of the entire theater!
Obey, obey unconditionally, and do an even better job in your new position to prove your irreplaceable value—that is the only way out!
Thinking of all this, Lei Jun took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.
The confusion and disappointment in his eyes were gradually replaced by a more resolute and clear-headed light.
He looked again at the command on the screen, at the signature and the red seal.
This is not just a transfer order, but a clarion call for a new journey!
Chongqing, an important industrial city and a strategic pivot... The leader entrusting me with such an important position is a sign of trust, but also a test.
There is a wider world there, but also greater challenges.
The sense of loss has not completely disappeared, but it has been overwhelmed by a stronger sense of responsibility and a fighting spirit to meet the challenges.
The network of connections in the night province? It was an asset in the past, but it could also become a constraint in the future.
To abandon what was lost and start afresh, to rebuild Lei Jun's legacy and network on that land of Chongqing, which is also full of hope and difficulties—that is true skill!
He turned off the terminal, picked up the now-cold water on the table, and drank it all in one gulp. The icy liquid slid down his throat, making him even more alert.
He then stood up, walked to the window, and looked outside.
The lights of Factory 003 blended together in the night, while the searchlights of the Phase II construction site pierced the darkness.
This is the child he helped bring into the world, and now he is able to support himself!
He was going to the banks of the Yangtze River to help awaken another sleeping industrial behemoth.
The road ahead is long, but the direction is already clear.
Lei Jun returned to the table, spread out the letter paper, and began to write a brief but resolute report to Commander Gu, expressing his firm obedience to orders, gratitude for the trust placed in him, and his determination to give his all in his new post.
Then, he had to start making a handover checklist and think about where to focus his work in the first month after arriving in Chongqing.
This night was destined to be sleepless for him.
But it's no longer because of fatigue or disappointment, but because of a refreshed and spirited clarity.
