Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 507 5

As the atmosphere gradually became better, Hou Liangping took the opportunity to ask Qi Tongwei for advice on the work in Jiangchang County. It would be more accurate to say that he was testing Qi Tongwei's attitude rather than asking for advice.

The conflict between the two began when they were in college, and it intensified as they schemed against each other in Hekou County.

Hou Liangping couldn't guarantee that he would be tricked if he went to the place where Qi Tongwei had once been in charge.

Although he has been busy with work these years, Hou Liangping has never given up his attention to Qi Tongwei.

Looking back at the various places where Qi Tongwei has served, I don't know how many people have fallen, especially Jiang Chang. It is no exaggeration to say that the whole place has been changed. The mayor's faction has been completely uprooted. Even the former deputy secretary of the provincial party committee, Lin Zilie, was taken away by the Huaxia Discipline Inspection Commission for investigation a few days ago.

These are all Qi Tongwei's "merits". If he had not tested Qi Tongwei's attitude first and rashly entered Jiangchang, let alone achieving any results, it would be questionable whether he could work smoothly for a few years.

"Senior, the province has asked me to take up a position in Jiangchang County this time. To be honest, I'm unsure, so I've come to you specifically to learn from you. I won't reveal my grades, but at least I can't be criticized like I was in college."

Qi Tongwei said: "When it comes to handling government affairs, it's not like chanting scriptures, there's no such thing as reading from a script.

The situation in each place is different, county to county, district to district, and everyone has a different way of doing things.

What works for me may not work for you, so my advice is to spend more time there, learn more, observe more, speak less, and express less opinions. Especially you, Liangping, I know your strengths too well. If you're not careful, the comrades below you will be thrown off balance."

Hou Liangping laughed and said, "People falling down? Senior, you're being too serious. If everyone was walking on a flat road, how could people fall down?"

Qi Tongwei said: "They say that the economy has made great progress in the past 20 years of reform and opening up. However, I think we are just getting started. There is only one expressway in the entire province, so there are not so many smooth roads to travel on."

After a pause, he drank a sip of tea and said:

"Old Chen said something very good, saying that we are now crossing the river by feeling the stones. I agree very much. Since we are crossing the river by feeling the stones, it is inevitable that some comrades will step on the mud and get their clothes wet. But in essence, these comrades are good and have made contributions. Don't you think so?

However, from the perspective of us politicians, if it is dirty, it is dirty, and if it is wet, it is wet. There is no emotion or reason to explain it. I also agree with this.

If you were a disciplinary inspection officer or the head of the anti-corruption bureau, I would never tell you this. But you're now serving as a key leader of the county party committee. In today's environment, if you can't distinguish the priorities, I think it's better to drink tea, read the newspaper, and turn a blind eye. That's also a kind of merit."

Hou Liangping said, "Senior, are you planning to make me a mute?"

"Well, you can't say that. As leading cadres, our every word and action affects millions of families. Being cautious in what we say and do not only protects ourselves, but also shows our responsibility to the people."

Hou Liangping felt very uncomfortable listening to Qi Tongwei practicing Tai Chi.

The tea didn't work, and recalling the young classmate also had little effect. It seems that this old senior is still wary of him.

What is meant by being cautious in what you say and do? Isn't it just asking me to speak less? If that's the case, then I, the third in command, will become a puppet.

Could Qi Tongwei not be on guard? Even though Hou Liangping was like a monkey in his hands, making people laugh, if he wasn't careful, the other party might become Sun Wukong and cause havoc in the Jiangchang Palace where he had worked so hard to set up.

Back then in Hekou, Qi Tongwei almost fell into his trap.

Hou Liangping is an expert in anti-corruption and political and legal affairs. If he is allowed to serve as the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, Jiang Chang will be in great trouble.

He was afraid that Jiang Chang would be corrupt, but he didn't want Jiang Chang to become stagnant under the pressure of Hou Liangping.

At this stage, he believes that corruption can only be restricted and absolutely not eradicated. If it is eradicated and a one-size-fits-all approach is adopted, how can the economy develop?

First of all, we should clarify the various types of corruption and the harm they bring?

Is the pornographic industry considered corruption? Is feasting and entertainment considered corruption? What about extortion and the selling of official positions?

Obviously, this is corruption.

But if you think about it carefully, some corruption is insignificant, while some corruption can cause unrest in the officialdom and society.

For example, taking bribes, selling official positions and titles, these are violations of rules, which corrupt the social atmosphere and must be strictly controlled. They are considered major corruption.

The pornographic industry, on the other hand, involves eating, drinking and entertaining, which are relatively lighter, and they have certain positive effects.

Of course, we cannot allow them to develop disorderly and turn small corruption into big corruption. They can exist objectively, but they cannot be blatant. We must make them feel awe, but we cannot guard against them strictly.

For now, as long as the pornographic industry does not become large-scale and there is no forced buying and selling, it still has some positive effects, such as reducing the rate of rape, etc.

For example, the economic benefits brought about by eating, drinking and banquets are still positive from an overall perspective.

Therefore, he hoped that Hou Liang would focus on improving himself peacefully, not always thinking about achieving results, and certainly not using Jiang Chang's good situation as a stepping stone for him.

Hou Liangping wanted to refute, but Zhao Xiaohui held him down. "Secretary Qi, Liangping has learned a lot from my father over the years. My father often instilled economic ideas in him. He also wants to contribute to Jiangchang and would never act rashly or make random statements. For example, this time, when Liangping heard that you were being transferred to Beishan City, Hanjiang, he spent the whole day at home thinking about how to give you some advice."

Qi Tongwei said "Oh" and said, "That's thoughtful." Then he sighed and said, "Yes, the work in Beishan City is not easy. Everyone thinks I was given an important position in the past, but this important position is still very stressful. After all, it is not like the county I used to have. It is an entire city with an area of ​​1.6 square kilometers and a permanent population of over five million.

Every decision affects millions of people.”

Zhao Xiaohui said, "Yes, Liangping has the same idea as you. He said that you have a heavy burden this time, so he wants me to help you."

Qi Tongwei looked at Hou Liangping, who looked embarrassed. It was obvious that Zhao Xiaohui had written and performed this play herself. Hou Liangping would never say such explicit words.

Zhao Xiaohui continued, "Liangping heard that the urban architecture there is still stuck in the style of more than ten years ago, with steel mills everywhere, and he said that you, an old senior, would definitely promote large-scale construction when you go there.

They hope I can donate some money to the development of Beishan City. I agree. As a citizen who supports Beishan City, I am willing to donate 50 million yuan to Beishan City for urban construction.

Qi Tongwei was a little surprised and a little impressed. She was worthy of being the governor's daughter, she was very courageous.

He knew that Zhao Xiaohui's Huilong Group had a total of only 400 to 500 million yuan, of which more than 200 million yuan was embezzled from Luo Long's Huawei Group. As for the cash flow, it was only more than 100 million yuan at most. Now he asked to donate 50 million yuan, which was really generous.