A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 437 437: Leveraging Power to Take Office

"Secretary Zhao hasn't answered me, is my guess correct?"

Dirk Carter asked in return.

Fabian Vincent's face was stern.

After a pause, he said, "Let's say you got part of it right."

"Alright then, since Secretary Zhao doesn't want Cornell Morgan to be the head of the Economic Development District, and he has smoothly extricated himself, there is actually a roundabout strategy that can help Secretary Zhao get what he wants!"

"What method?"

Fabian Vincent was momentarily taken aback and asked.

Dirk Carter pointed to himself with his finger and said, "Me! I am the newly appointed Organization Minister of Koryn City, and the cadres of the Economic Development District are under the jurisdiction of Koryn City, which means that the appointments of other leaders in the Economic Development District have to go through me. If the other leaders appointed in the Economic Development District align with Secretary Zhao's desires, then the power in the Economic Development District will not fall into other's hands."

"Haha, comrade Dirk Carter, don't forget, you are a cadre transferred from Serenity State, unfamiliar with the place, and the appointments for cadres in the Economic Development District are not something an Organization Minister can decide. Do you really think that being the head of the Organization Ministry allows you to handle all cadre appointments?"

"Indeed, I am unfamiliar with the place, but if others believe that I am Secretary Zhao's person, wouldn't it make things much more efficient?"

This blatant borrowing of power.

Fabian Vincent had never encountered it before.

Some things can only be hinted at privately.

Yet Dirk Carter spoke frankly, which indeed somewhat surprised Fabian Vincent.

He stood up.

With hands behind his back, he paced and pondered for a long time.

He asked, "What should I do?"

With those words, it was as if he had already agreed to Dirk Carter's proposal.

Dirk Carter smiled slightly and said, "It's simple, just have Secretary Zhao personally see me take office..."

A little past eleven in the morning.

The No. 3 car of the Municipal Committee slowly drove out from the Municipal Committee Compound.

The car hadn't gone far.

The door to the office of Michael Hall, the Executive Deputy Minister of the Organization Department, was knocked on.

At this moment, Michael Hall was flirting with a female subordinate, and being interrupted suddenly, he was quite displeased.

He arranged his clothes and called out, "Come in."

The door opened, and his driver walked in with a panicked expression.

"You go out first."

Michael Hall gave the female subordinate a light pat on her bottom, and she tactfully left the room.

"What's the matter? Why so flustered?"

Michael Hall asked with an unpleased expression.

The driver swallowed and said, "Boss, Dirk Carter has gone to Koryn City to take office."

"Let him go, without the appointment letter in my hand, his going there would be meaningless."

Michael Hall said carelessly.

The driver quickly said, "It's not just him going alone; it's... Secretary Zhao personally sent him."

Michael Hall's expression froze abruptly, as if he hadn't heard clearly, he asked, "What did you say? Fabian Vincent sent him personally?"

The driver nodded.

He said, "That's right, I saw it with my own eyes."

Michael Hall's mind buzzed.

He stood up suddenly and said, "Prepare the car, go to Koryn City..."

He had no choice but to be nervous.

Although Dirk Carter's appointment letter was indeed in his hand, if the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Committee personally saw him take office, having the appointment letter or not didn't matter, after all, Dirk Carter's appointment was already officially recorded.

If at this moment he still held on, and Fabian Vincent took issue later, he couldn't afford the consequences.

Though he was gnashing his teeth in hate.

Yet he had no recourse.

On the way there, he was still pondering, he had gone through the materials, how come Dirk Carter, who had no connections in Rextion City's officialdom, suddenly got involved with Fabian Vincent, known as The Reaper?

Around one-thirty in the afternoon.

In the Municipal Committee Compound located at No. 123, Yongqing Road, Koryn City.

The leaders of the four major bodies, the Municipal Committee, Municipal Government, People's Congress, and Political Consultative Conference, were already waiting at the entrance of the building.

Under the gaze of everyone.

The No. 3 car of the Municipal Committee slowly drove through the gate and stopped in front of everyone.

The Mayor of Koryn City, Robert Shepherd, personally stepped forward to open the car door.

He warmly called out, "Hello, Secretary Zhao."

Fabian Vincent nodded, shook hands with Robert Shepherd, glanced around, and asked, "Where is Comrade Hughes?"

The "Comrade Hughes" he inquired about was Jeff Hughes, the Secretary of the Koryn City Committee.

Robert Shepherd acknowledged and said, "Secretary Hughes has gone to the countryside for research, and will only return tomorrow."

"Alright, let me introduce to you all, this is our newly appointed Organization Minister of Koryn City, Comrade Dirk Carter."

Fabian Vincent deliberately pulled Dirk Carter to his side and introduced him to everyone.

"Comrade Dirk Carter, hello, welcome to Koryn City, with the Organization Department in your hands, I can rest assured."

Robert Shepherd was still quite proactive, shaking hands with Dirk Carter.

Then.

Under Robert Shepherd's guidance.

Dirk Carter greeted and shook hands with the leaders of the four major bodies one by one.

With the welcoming ceremony over, just as everyone was about to enter the meeting room.

That was when Michael Hall also arrived.

He hurriedly got out of the car and ran up to Fabian Vincent, out of breath, saying, "Sec... Secretary Zhao, I'm really sorry, there was an unexpected meeting, thank you for helping me bring Comrade Dirk Carter over."

"No problem, Minister Hall is busy with official duties, whereas I am relatively free, next time if something like this happens, just give me a call."

This sentence was full of sarcasm.

It's known that Fabian Vincent is the third-in-command in Rexton City.

And Michael Hall, well, is just the Executive Deputy Minister of the Organization Department.

Claiming to be freer than Michael Hall, this was a blatant warning.

This also sent another signal, declaring to everyone present, that Dirk Carter is one of Fabian Vincent's people.

Upon hearing this.

Michael Hall dared not say anything.

Among a crowd of people.

Everyone entered the meeting room.

Originally, Dirk Carter's appointment letter should have been read by the Organization Department.

But Fabian Vincent actively took on this task himself.

With the appointment ceremony concluded.

Robert Shepherd approached proactively and said, "Secretary Zhao, you haven't eaten yet, have you? The cafeteria has prepared some simple meals..."

Before he could finish.

Fabian Vincent waved his hand and said, "No need, I need to hurry back, I have a meeting in the afternoon."

After clearly refusing.

Fabian Vincent said to Dirk Carter, "Comrade Dirk Carter, come out with me for a bit."

"Okay, Secretary Zhao."

Following Fabian Vincent out the door, they went over to his official car, Fabian Vincent saw that the leadership team of Koryn City was waiting at the door, and deliberately patted Dirk Carter's shoulder, solemnly saying, "I've stood up for you, what comes next in Koryn City is up to your own ability, don't come to me if you run into trouble, I won't intervene."

While the prior actions fulfilled the promise made to Dirk Carter.

These words now were a precautionary reminder to Dirk Carter.

After all, he wasn't familiar enough with Dirk Carter, and feared that Carter might misuse his influence in Koryn City in a reckless way, which would ultimately tarnish Fabian Vincent's reputation.

By making the statement bluntly.

Dirk Carter was made aware to be restrained.

After saying this.

Fabian Vincent turned and boarded the car.

Departing amidst everyone's waving hands.

At this moment, Dirk Carter did not realize that by leveraging Fabian Vincent, he did secure his position.

But this decision had also planted a huge hidden danger for him.