allonlinenovel Chapter 212 Zhao Lichun’s show of strength!
Chapter 212 Zhao Lichun’s show of strength!
After Gao Yuliang heard Qi Tongwei's firm and strategic words, he couldn't help but feel a complex emotion. He stared at Qi Tongwei, with a glimmer of admiration in his eyes.
"Tongwei, I have to say that I deeply admire your courage and determination."
Gao Yuliang nodded slightly, with some emotion in his tone.
"It is rare that you have such a clear plan and firm belief in such a complex situation. During my time in Jinghai, I often think about our future. It is indeed as you said, we need to be cautious in every step."
Gao Yuliang paused, as if recalling his experiences in Jinghai and his past with Liang Qunfeng and others.
He took a deep breath and continued, "Since you have decided to firmly walk on this challenging road, I will also make my position clear. In fact, since I went to Jinghai, I have already drawn a clear line between myself and Liang Qunfeng and others to a certain extent. I know this is a tough battle, but I am willing to fight it with you."
His eyes became firm, as if at this moment he had completely made up his mind to fight alongside Qi Tongwei.
"I believe in your judgment and ability, and I hope that our efforts will eventually bring us the results we expect. In this chess game of power, we must work closely together to deal with all possible situations."
Gao Yuliang patted Qi Tongwei on the shoulder, giving him silent support and encouragement.
Qi Tongwei felt Gao Yuliang's determination, he nodded slightly, and his plan for the future became more determined. At this moment, the two seemed to have reached a deeper tacit understanding.
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In a spacious and bright conference hall in Jinjiang City, a grand and meaningful commendation conference for the fight against organized crime and evil is about to begin.
The sunlight shone through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows onto the neatly arranged rows of seats, reflecting the solemn and expectant expressions of the participants.
The capital specially sent an important leader to attend the conference, which undoubtedly added great weight to the conference.
The top leader and second-in-command of the Handong Provincial Department, Zhao Lichun, and other senior provincial leaders also showed up. They were dressed in neat suits, with serious expressions yet a hint of expectation.
Luo Shanhe and many leaders from Jingzhou also arrived at the venue early and took their seats. The whole venue was filled with a serious and tense atmosphere.
As a key figure in this campaign to crack down on gangsters and eliminate evil, Qi Tongwei stood on one side of the venue, feeling both proud and a little pressure.
He knows very well that today's conference is not only a recognition of his personal work achievements, but also an important stage for the interweaving of various forces and the transmission of power signals.
The conference officially began and all agendas were carried out in an orderly manner.
On the eve of the Jinjiang City Anti-gang and Evil Commendation Conference, it was originally planned to let Liang Qunfeng participate in the commendation session, which had deep considerations.
The top leader's original idea was to let Liang Qunfeng show everyone through this commendation that he had completely distanced himself from his son Liang Tianbao's case. This was not only to establish an image of fairness within the officialdom, but also to convey an attitude to the outside world that he would not be overly implicated by the problems of his relatives and would still be able to be fair and objective in his work.
However, the development of things was beyond expectations.
Qi Tongwei's reputation in this campaign to crack down on gangsters and eliminate evil is at its peak, and his influence has far exceeded the scope of officialdom and has widely spread to various fields such as schools, media, and business.
His heroic deeds and outstanding contributions became the focus of heated discussion, attracting a lot of attention and praise.
Under such circumstances, if Liang Qunfeng were to participate in commending Qi Tongwei, it might lead to some complicated situations and misunderstandings.
On the one hand, Liang Qunfeng himself has suffered some negative impact due to the Liang Tianbao case. His coming forward to commend Qi Tongwei, who is in the limelight at this time, may make people feel that this is a deliberate arrangement, and may even cause the outside world to question his motives.
Some people believe that he is taking this opportunity to try to restore his image or that he is doing this for some political purpose.
On the other hand, Qi Tongwei's huge influence may to some extent overshadow Liang Qunfeng's existence, causing the focus of the commendation activity to shift and failing to achieve the effect originally expected by the top leader.
Therefore, due to various considerations, we had to finally decide not to allow Liang Qunfeng to participate in this commendation conference.
This decision seems simple, but it sends an important signal to the outside world, that is, in the struggle with Luo Shanhe, Liang Qunfeng has gradually been at a disadvantage.
But that doesn't matter.
Because Zhao Lichun and the others are still here.
They have always stood on Liang Qunfeng's side.
Finally, it was Qi Tongwei's turn to make a summary speech at the meeting.
He walked up to the podium with steady steps and scanned the audience with a determined look.
Qi Tongwei cleared his throat and began to speak: "Dear leaders and dear colleagues, today, we gather here to review and summarize the extraordinary journey of Jinjiang City's fight against organized crime and evil. In the past days, we faced many challenges and difficulties, but we never backed down and always adhered to the bottom line of justice... All of this is the result of the joint efforts of all our participants, and we have exchanged our sweat and blood for it."
Qi Tongwei's speech was full of passion and appeal, and there was warm applause from the audience.
However, everyone present knew that although Qi Tongwei's summary was brilliant, the real highlight of today's conference was not this.
The critical moment arrived, and the leader from Beijing stood up and walked to the podium. His upright posture and powerful aura instantly attracted the attention of everyone in the audience.
The leader had a solemn smile on his face, and his eyes revealed his high recognition of Qi Tongwei and the entire work of cracking down on gangsters and eliminating evil.
The leader looked around and then slowly spoke: "Comrades, today we are holding this commendation meeting here to commend the heroes who have made outstanding contributions in the fight against organized crime and evil. In this battle in Jinjiang City, Comrade Qi Tongwei is undoubtedly one of the best."
"He led his team, fearless of danger and charging ahead. They went deep into the tiger's den and fought wits and courage with the evil forces. In the face of numerous difficulties and pressures, Comrade Qi Tongwei always maintained a firm belief and an unyielding spirit. His spirit inspired everyone around him and made the entire team burst out with strong fighting power."
"We have seen that under the leadership of Comrade Qi Tongwei, Jinjiang City's crackdown on gangsters and evil has achieved remarkable results. The crime rate has dropped significantly, social order has been greatly improved, and the people's sense of security and satisfaction has been significantly improved. Behind these achievements are the day and night efforts of Comrade Qi Tongwei and his team, their persistent pursuit of justice, and their high sense of responsibility to the people."
"Comrade Qi Tongwei not only performed well in action, but also constantly innovated ideas and methods in his work. He focused on team building and trained a group of outstanding police officers; he strengthened cooperation with various departments and formed a strong working force. His practices have provided us with valuable experience and reference for our future work of cracking down on gangsters and eliminating evil."
"Here, I want to emphasize that Comrade Qi Tongwei's work spirit and achievements are worthy of learning and respect from each of us. He is a role model for all our cadres and the pride of our public security team. We must vigorously promote this positive energy, let more people emulate Comrade Qi Tongwei, and create a better future for our society."
The leader's speech was powerful and echoed in the meeting hall. Every word seemed like a heavy hammer, striking the hearts of the Jingzhou leaders present.
This speech undoubtedly sent a clear and strong signal to the people in Jingzhou.
Qi Tongwei is highly recognized and supported by the capital, so they cannot easily take action against Qi Tongwei.
Some leaders from Jingzhou listened to the leader's speech and had their own thoughts in their minds.
They understood that from now on, they had to be more cautious in dealing with the issue of Qi Tongwei and could no longer act as casually as before.
But Zhao Lichun didn't think so.
So what if the leaders from Beijing come?
A strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake!
What's more, there is a dragon above him!
Don't think that you, Qi Tongwei, have a backer and everyone will give you face.
Remember there are always people better than you!
There is a day outside the sky!
After the meeting.
As important officials from Handong, Zhao Lichun and the top leader invited leaders from Beijing to dinner, and Qi Tongwei was also invited to attend.
The moment Qi Tongwei stepped into the dinner, many officials were filled with emotion.
The poor student who was once exiled to the countryside to work can now sit at the same table with these high-ranking officials, and has the support of the leaders in the capital behind him. This is something he had never dared to imagine.
But they also understood that this dinner was no ordinary social gathering, but a power struggle.
Zhao Lichun was feeling very angry. He didn't believe that Qi Tongwei could rise so easily and threaten his position.
At the beginning of the dinner, he decided to give Qi Tongwei a warning.
Zhao Lichun said to the leaders of Beijing with a smile on his face and a tone that seemed relaxed but was sharp: "Leaders, do you know Secretary Wang? He is a senior whom I have always respected. Secretary Wang has given me a lot of guidance and help along the way in my career. I have been in touch with Secretary Wang recently, and he is very concerned about the development of Handong. You say, with such a senior caring about me, how can I not do my best to promote the development of Handong?"
As he spoke, his eyes drifted towards Qi Tongwei from time to time, with a sense of demonstration, as if telling Qi Tongwei that he also had deep connections there.
Then, Zhao Lichun talked about his friends in Shanghai and Guangdong with great interest: "I have many classmates in Shanghai and Guangdong, and we have known each other for many years. We support each other and work together for the development of the region. In the past few years, several of our regions have jointly carried out many projects, and the development momentum is very strong. I believe that with our joint efforts, Handong's economy will surely develop by leaps and bounds. It is a foregone conclusion that it will enter the top ten in the country in the near future, and it is not a problem to become a model for other provinces."
When he spoke, his tone was full of confidence and pride. At the same time, he was also hinting to Qi Tongwei that he had extensive connections and resources in various places and was capable of promoting the development of Handong, while Qi Tongwei was just a small role in front of him.
Zhao Lichun wanted Qi Tongwei to clearly realize that his foundation in officialdom was deep and could not be easily shaken.
He had to demonstrate his strength and connections in front of the leaders in Beijing, and at the same time, give Qi Tongwei a warning not to be too complacent and try to stir up too much trouble in Handong.
Zhao Lichun finished speaking.
Qi Tongwei hasn't spoken yet.
At this moment, the thoughts of other officials were surging like a raging sea.
"Zhao Lichun is still Zhao Lichun, worthy of being a man who has worked in Handong for many years. His mention of Secretary Wang and his connections in Shanghai and South Guangdong is obviously showing us his deep strength. It seems that even if Qi Tongwei has some momentum now, Zhao Lichun will not be easily shaken."
"A lean camel is bigger than a horse. This is absolutely true. If his power were to fight Qi Tongwei, the outcome would be hard to predict. And even if he makes some changes in Handong, with his connections and abilities, it is not impossible for him to take up a post in other places or even enter the capital in the future."
"Zhao Lichun is sounding the alarm for all of us. He is telling us that the power behind him should not be underestimated, and we must stand in the right line in this power game. Although Qi Tongwei seems to be in a good position now, Zhao Lichun's foundation is not so easily shaken. We can't just look at the current situation, we have to consider long-term interests and relationships."
So, officials began to flatter Zhao Lichun.
"Secretary Zhao, you have such a wide network of contacts! With you here, our Handong will surely prosper. The cooperative projects you and your friends have in various places are really a blessing for our Handong. I believe that under your leadership, our Handong will achieve greater success." An official said with a smile on his face.
"Yes, Secretary Zhao. You have always been our backbone. With your planning and connections, Handong's future is limitless. Your relationship with Secretary Wang is even more enviable. With the guidance and support of such seniors, your career will surely reach a higher level." Another official also quickly echoed.
The leaders in Beijing listened to Zhao Lichun's words and understood his intention.
They knew very well that the Master Wang mentioned by Zhao Lichun did have extraordinary influence. Not only did he have a strong influence in the capital, he also had many disciples in the local areas, and Zhao Lichun was one of them.
As long as Zhao Lichun doesn't make too much noise and doesn't touch on some core bottom line issues, it won't be easy for them to take him down. After all, in the complex ecosystem of the officialdom, the interweaving of personal connections and power is intricate and complex, and one move can affect the entire body.
Seeing everyone like this, Zhao Lichun felt very proud and his eyes were focused on Qi Tongwei.
However...Qi Tongwei's words directly broke Zhao Lichun's defense.
"Governor Zhao."
"Has your son's problem in Luzhou been resolved?"
"Deputy Mayor Yi Xuexue has been investigating for a long time, right?"
"But I heard that he is now being held captive by the procuratorate. If the Commission for Discipline Inspection wants to transfer people, they must jointly enforce the law."
"Is he the plaintiff or the defendant?"
"Since he is the plaintiff?"
“Why not reinstate him?”