allonlinenovel Chapter 217 These old guys really can’t change their nature!
Chapter 217 These old guys really can’t change their nature!
The room was dimly lit.
Li Dakang sat on the sofa, leaning forward slightly, his eyes revealing a mixture of confidence and ruthlessness.
"Ding Yizhen, our current situation is very good. The account of Haizhou will be settled with Qi Tongwei sooner or later. Governor Zhao still has enough power, and it is a foregone conclusion that he will be promoted. By then, I will be able to sit firmly on the position of mayor of Jingzhou City, and the road ahead will be brighter. The position of governor is not out of reach."
Li Dakang's words are full of longing for the future and desire for power.
Ding Yizheng stood aside, with a flattering smile on his face, and nodded repeatedly in agreement.
"Mayor Li, you are absolutely right. We have a bright future following Governor Zhao. As for Qi Tongwei, he is still a little naive if he wants to fight us."
As Ding Yizhen spoke, he handed Li Dakang a cup of tea.
"What do you think of Qi Tongwei?" Li Dakang took the tea, took a sip, and asked.
Ding Yizhen frowned, thought for a moment and said, "Mayor Li, Qi Tongwei may be good at fighting, but he is far behind in terms of human relations, especially in the economic field. He thinks he can make waves in Jingzhou with his small team, which is a joke. His people represent new money, which is incomparable to the old money here. The old money only listens to us. If those who work in technology ride on our heads, how can we have any status? Besides, there are still many foreign investors who don't want to see the success of domestic high-tech industries. We have all the advantages in this regard. Qi Tongwei wants to compete with us in the economy, I think he is overestimating his own abilities."
Li Dakang nodded slightly, approving Ding Yizhen's analysis. "That's right, although Qi Tongwei has some ability, his foundation in Jingzhou is not deep enough. We must make good use of our advantages and suppress him. Isn't he in charge of the Guangming District project now? We will start from there and create all kinds of troubles for him so that he can accomplish nothing."
"Mayor Li, don't worry, I will fully cooperate with you. I have made all the arrangements in Guangming District. As long as Qi Tongwei dares to make any move, we will immediately put a trip up his sleeve. Those companies that cooperate with us also know what to do." Ding Yizheng vowed.
"Well, that's very good. But we can't take it lightly. Qi Tongwei is a man of means after all. We must pay close attention to his every move and not give him any chance to turn things around." Li Dakang warned.
"I understand, Mayor Li. I will send someone to keep a close eye on him. We also have to deal with the matter of Dafeng Factory as soon as possible. Although Chen Yanshi is in some trouble now, he is old after all and can't cause any big waves. We just need to follow Governor Zhao's instructions, handle the affairs of Dafeng Factory well, and let Qi Tongwei get stuck in this matter, and he won't be able to do anything anymore." Ding Yizheng said.
"Yes, Dafeng Factory is the key. We must make good use of the workers' emotions and let them go against Qi Tongwei. You must also keep a close eye on Cai Chenggong and don't let him make any mistakes." Li Dakang said.
"Don't worry, Mayor Li. Cai Chenggong is a money-grubber. As long as you give him some benefits, he will be obedient. I have already made an agreement with him to incite the workers in the factory and create trouble for Qi Tongwei." Ding Yizheng said with a proud smile.
At this moment, Li Dakang's cell phone rang. He picked up the phone and his expression immediately became respectful. "Governor Zhao, hello... Yes, we are discussing countermeasures... Don't worry, we will follow your instructions, handle the matters at hand, and kill Qi Tongwei... Okay, Governor, don't worry." After hanging up the phone, Li Dakang showed a smug smile on his face.
"What did the governor say?" Ding Yizhen asked anxiously.
"The governor is very satisfied with us and asked us to keep working hard to get things done. As long as we deal with Qi Tongwei, no one in Jingzhou will be able to compete with us in the future," said Li Dakang.
Ding Yizhen rubbed his hands excitedly and said, "That's great, Mayor Li. We must let Qi Tongwei know that in Jingzhou, we still have the final say."
At this time, the doorbell suddenly rang.
Ding Yizhen got up to open the door, and was shocked to see that it was Governor Zhao standing outside. He hurriedly said respectfully, "Governor Zhao, why are you here? Please come in!"
Governor Zhao walked into the room with a smile and said, "I came to see you young people and talk to you." His tone was kind, but his eyes revealed the majesty of someone who had been in a high position for a long time.
Li Dakang also quickly stood up to greet him, with a respectful smile on his face: "Governor Zhao, it is our honor to have you here."
The three of them sat down in the living room. Governor Zhao looked at Li Dakang and Ding Yizhen with a look of satisfaction in his eyes. "You two have done a good job in Jingzhou recently. I have seen it all. Especially in handling some complicated situations, you are very measured."
Li Dakang said modestly: "Governor Zhao, this is all due to your good leadership. We are just following your instructions and trying our best to do our job well."
Ding Yizhen also echoed: "Yes, Governor Zhao. Without your support and guidance, we would not have achieved what we have today."
Governor Zhao nodded slightly, then changed the subject and talked about Qi Tongwei: "Qi Tongwei has been quite active in Jingzhou recently. However, he is still a little green. It won't be easy for him to make a big splash in Jingzhou."
Li Dakang took over the conversation: "Governor Zhao, you are right. Although Qi Tongwei has some ability, his foundation in Jingzhou is far less profound than ours. Moreover, he does have shortcomings in terms of human relations and economics. We have made some plans to create trouble for him in the Guangming District project and Dafeng Factory so that he will retreat."
Governor Zhao asked with great interest: "Oh? Do you have any specific plans? Tell me about it."
Ding Yizhen said quickly: "Governor Zhao, we plan to use our connections and resources to set up some obstacles for Qi Tongwei in the Guangming District project. For example, we will block him everywhere in terms of project approval and fund allocation. At the same time, we will work with some companies to deliberately create some false information for him to make him make wrong decisions. On the issue of Dafeng Factory, we will continue to incite the emotions of the workers and let them confront Qi Tongwei. We have also controlled Cai Chenggong. He will act according to our requirements and create more trouble for Qi Tongwei."
After hearing this, Governor Zhao smiled with satisfaction: "Yes, your thinking is very clear. Although Qi Tongwei has some means, he is too conceited and thinks that he can gain a foothold in Jingzhou with his small team. We must let him know that in Jingzhou, we still have the final say."
Then, Governor Zhao analyzed the current situation: "The current situation is very favorable to us. I still have a certain influence in the upper echelons and can provide you with some support and protection. However, we cannot take it lightly. Qi Tongwei may have some forces behind him supporting him. We must pay close attention to his every move and not let him have any chance to turn things around."
Li Dakang nodded in agreement: "Governor Zhao, don't worry. We will always remain vigilant and will not let Qi Tongwei take advantage of any opportunity. We will strengthen our surveillance of him, and if we find any abnormal behavior from him, we will take immediate measures."
Ding Yizhen also said: "Governor Zhao, we will also use the power of the media and public opinion to put pressure on Qi Tongwei. Let his image in public be damaged, so that he will be more passive in his work."
Governor Zhao looked at them with appreciation and said, "Very good, you have considered everything very carefully. However, when dealing with these issues, we must pay attention to the methods and means and not leave any handles. We must be reasonable and well-founded so that others have nothing to say."
"Governor Zhao, we understand. We will act carefully and make sure everything is under our control," Li Dakang said firmly.
Governor Zhao also reminded: "Also, you must properly handle the workers of Dafeng Factory. Don't let their emotions get out of control and cause social instability. We must maintain social harmony and stability while solving the problem."
Ding Yizhen quickly replied: "Governor Zhao, don't worry. We will give the workers some appropriate compensation and promises to calm their emotions. At the same time, we will strengthen the ideological work of the workers and let them understand our difficulties and hardships."
Governor Zhao nodded with satisfaction: "Well, you have done a good job. I believe you will be able to handle these problems and defeat Qi Tongwei completely. As long as we are united, no difficulties can stop us from moving forward."
Li Dakang and Ding Yizhen were deeply encouraged and expressed that they would do their best to live up to Governor Zhao's expectations.
After a night of chatting.
Li Dakang began to act.
Recalling Qi Tongwei's humiliation of him, the anger in his heart ignited again. "Humph, Qi Tongwei, didn't you mock me in person? Then I'll show you how powerful I am." He gritted his teeth and muttered to himself.
After some thought, Li Dakang decided to let Qi Tongwei go to see the mine renovation project he was developing the next day.
Through this action, he wanted to show Qi Tongwei his ability and strength, and let Qi Tongwei understand that "oldness still counts".
In his opinion, this was not only a show-off, but also a lesson for Qi Tongwei, making him realize the current situation.
Li Dakang knew very well that although he was now in opposition to Qi Tongwei, he could not do anything too extreme.
Governor Zhao was not willing to start a big fight over a trivial matter. After all, the people eliminated by Qi Tongwei were not crucial to him, and even Zhao Ruilong did not suffer a fatal blow.
As the most capable official in the entire Handong economy, Li Dakang naturally understood the principle of "harmony brings wealth".
He knew that in the struggle for power, he needed to strike a good balance, putting a certain amount of pressure on his opponent without completely breaking off relations.
He carefully arranged the tour itinerary for the mine renovation project and prepared to introduce in detail to Qi Tongwei the project's planning, progress, and the economic and social benefits it would bring.
He wanted to show Qi Tongwei his outstanding achievements in economic construction and let Qi Tongwei understand that his position in Handong could not be easily shaken. At the same time, he also hoped that through this visit, Qi Tongwei would realize that cooperation might be more conducive to the development of both parties than confrontation, thus easing the tension between them to a certain extent.
After Qi Tongwei received Li Dakang's information about the mine renovation project visit, he fell into deep thought.
He does have a strong interest in the mine transformation project itself. In his opinion, although Li Dakang is his opponent in political stance, in terms of economy and people's livelihood, some of Li Dakang's projects are indeed remarkable, which he has to admit.
Qi Tongwei knew that Li Dakang would sometimes do anything to achieve his goals, but as long as it did not involve illegal interests, he was willing to give recognition and support to some good projects.
He understood that Li Dakang's intention in inviting him this time was nothing more than to show off his political achievements to him and try to overwhelm him in momentum.
Qi Tongwei sat in his office and called Gao Gang to discuss the current situation with him. "Gao Gang, look at Li Dakang's move. It's obvious that he wants to show off his ability in front of me." Qi Tongwei frowned and said.
Gao Gang nodded and responded, "Deputy Mayor Qi, Li Dakang does want to take this opportunity to intimidate you. However, we can't let him succeed."
Qi Tongwei nodded slightly and continued, "We are now focusing on the economy of Guangming District and have encountered a lot of trouble. Many of those investors cannot be contacted, and even if they are contacted, they are vague. I think if Ding Yizhen hadn't been behind it, they wouldn't be so disrespectful. These old guys always stick to their old ideas and lack ideological awareness. They only know how to show off their wealth, but they don't really have any real skills."
Gao Gang thought for a moment and said, "Deputy Mayor Qi, we can't let them hinder our work so easily. We have to find a way to break this situation."
Qi Tongwei looked at Gao Gang firmly and said, "That's right, we must take action. Gao Gang, I require you to get all the evidence of Cai Chenggong before the day I go to the mine with Li Dakang to observe. Cai Chenggong is the key figure for us to break through the current difficulties. As long as we have his handle, we can take the initiative in the matter of Dafeng Factory and then open up the situation in Guangming District's economic work."
Gao Gang replied with a serious expression: "Deputy Mayor Qi, don't worry, I will do my best. I have arranged for people to closely investigate Cai Chenggong's whereabouts and his various transaction records, and strive to find strong evidence as soon as possible."
Qi Tongwei stood up, walked to the window, looked at the scenery outside, and said thoughtfully: "I can't let Li Dakang get too proud when I visit the mine renovation project this time. I will carefully observe his project during the visit to find out possible problems or areas that can be learned. We can't just look at his superficial achievements, but also deeply analyze his operating model and potential risks. At the same time, we should also take this opportunity to establish contacts with some possible partners and expand our network resources."
Gao Gang agreed: "Vice Mayor Qi, you are right. We cannot just focus on the current difficulties, but must consider the problem from a longer-term perspective. I will pay more attention to this aspect and see if there are any suitable opportunities for us to use."
Qi Tongwei turned around and said to Gao Gang, "Okay, that's settled. You hurry up and take care of Cai Chenggong's affairs. I will also be ready to meet Li Dakang's 'challenge'. I want to see how capable he is in the mine renovation project."