Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 622: Discussions in North China (2)

Yu Huabei closed the car window, tightened his clothes, and changed the topic from the fallen woman to Qi Tongwei. He asked with parental concern: "Tongwei, the weather here is not as good as Handong. Can you get used to it?"

Qi Tongwei nodded and replied, "It's OK. They're all China's beautiful land, and they're all Chinese people. We serve the people the same way no matter where we are. There's nothing to get used to."

Yu Huabei gave him an appreciative look. This answer was very standard and sophisticated, enough to show the other party's attainments in official language.

Everyone knows that official language is fake, but you cannot help but say it. It represents justice and is the foundation of your life.

This is a young man with great political talent, a thought flashed through Yu Huabei's mind.

"We don't have many cadres as conscious as you now. You are not the best at making big promises, empty words, and clichés.

But when it comes to keeping your word and doing what you say, you are far ahead of them. Just from the nearly 10 billion yuan in investment you have brought in, it can be seen that you are truly fulfilling your mission and responsibility.

If we had more cadres like you and fewer officials who seek official positions, these cities in the north wouldn't be what they are today." He sighed again:

"Once there are too many officials who are trying to get into positions, the atmosphere will be corrupted. Once the atmosphere is corrupted, the whole place will be corrupted as well."

Qi Tongwei thought that when there was a problem of official corruption in a place, the problem was not just at the lower levels, but rather a bigger problem at the higher levels.

If there is a problem with the promotion mechanism, it will become a situation where you have to run around or hang around in order to get promoted.

If you want to run and hang out, you need money. If you don’t have money, you can’t run or hang out, so what should you do? You can only be greedy and take advantage of others.

Yu Huabei paused and continued, "Beishan was like this before. Later, the Provincial Party Committee replaced it with a group of young and energetic people, and things got a little better. It was only when you came that the atmosphere in Beishan was completely changed.

But as I've traveled through other northern cities, I've seen the same old situation, and it really worries me."

Qi Tongwei continued to listen without expressing any opinion.

Yu Huabei leaned sideways and said with a smile, "To be honest, before I came down, I told Lao Pei that I wanted you to go to Wenshan to serve as the secretary."

Qi Tongwei was a little surprised. He hadn't even secured his position as mayor yet, but someone wanted to promote him to be secretary.

He didn't think Yu Huabei was joking with him, because this was an outrageous thing in itself, and the more outrageous something was, the more it proved to be true.

Qi Tongwei said: "I am grateful for Secretary Yu's kindness."

Yu Huabei readjusted his sitting posture, leaned back in his seat, and said frankly, "It's not really love, in fact, I have my own selfish motives.

I am a cadre who was born and raised north of the Han River, so naturally I have deep feelings for the north.

You have also seen the development of the north in recent years. The transformation of old industrial cities is cumbersome, unlike several cities in the south, which are small and easy to turn around, and are rising rapidly. They even need capital transfusions from the provincial and central governments from time to time.

I fully agree with the decision of sending you here to refresh the team, but it would be better if you could add something else to this foundation.

For example, with Beishan, Wenshan, and Tianzhou as the central axis, we can build an engine for the north and drive the economy of the entire north."

Qi Tongwei nodded thoughtfully and agreed, "Secretary Yu's idea is truly far-sighted. He's using a single point to influence the surrounding areas. This is a brilliant strategy."

When Yu Huabei saw that Qi Tongwei agreed with his opinion, a smile unconsciously appeared on the corner of his mouth. People thought that he was weak in economics, but now that he was recognized by the Handong reform general, his confidence was suddenly boosted.

Yu Huabei straightened his posture and spoke freely: "It's just that this idea, I think there is still a flaw - that is Wenshan.

Wenshan connects Tianzhou, Beishan, and Yinshan, and indirectly radiates to the other two prefecture-level cities. If Wenshan is not developed, it's like the heart can't pump blood to other organs, which is why I recommend you go to Wenshan."

He sighed deeply again. "I'm not afraid of you laughing at me when I tell you this, but six years ago, I was the Party Secretary of Wenshan City. However, despite my utmost dedication and hard work, it's a shame that Wenshan City didn't shine with the light and warmth it deserved under my leadership."

Of course, there are various reasons for this, but no matter what, they cannot be an excuse for me to shirk my responsibilities.

Whenever I think about it now, this incident always sticks in my heart like a thorn, and has become a regret that I cannot let go of deep in my heart.

In the six years since I left, I still had high hopes for the two leadership teams in Wenshan. However, things often go against one's wishes. Wenshan is still the same. Except for some local improvements, the overall situation is still a mess.

Seeing you here this time, I feel that it's not just a matter of the times. The personnel factor also plays a big role, perhaps even more than other issues. Ultimately, the cadres don't have the concept of reform in their thinking."

Qi Tongwei nodded and said, "What we often talk about is this economy, that economy, but in the final analysis, it's all cadre economy.

If the top leader favors tourism, then the city's economy will be centered around tourism. If the top leader favors industry, then the city's economy will definitely be industrial." He then winked at Tian Fengyi, "If the top leader favors officialdom, then the economy will definitely be a bureaucratic economy."

Yu Huabei nodded in agreement, then asked with a smile, "Then what kind of economic leader do you think you are?"

Qi Tongwei thought about it, looked at Yu Huabei again, and said modestly, "As for me, in the Industrial City, I am the head of industry, and in the Tourism City, I am the head of tourism."

In fact, this is also his actual situation. In Guying Town, he is involved in commercial economy and entertainment economy. In Hekou, he has set up enterprises and engaged in development. In Haizhou, he is involved in tourism and electronics industry. He has a very rich work experience and is involved in all walks of life.

Although the improvement is fast, it is stable.

Yu Huabei smiled. "So, you think you're an all-rounder?"

“I wouldn’t call myself an all-rounder, but I’ve dabbled in a few things, learning by doing and integrating them with practice.”

In his previous life, he was a sales manager and had traveled far and wide, so he had some experience. Coupled with the internet bombardment that was decades ahead of today, he did have a little more horizons than most people today.

Of course, he also has weaknesses, such as in his work in politics and law, which others think is his strength but is actually his weakness.

Director Qi has been immersed in the public security, procuratorial and judicial fields for decades. He has only studied for a few years. He is good at fighting, killing and chasing criminals, but he is not very skilled in other work.

Yu Huabei had read Qi Tongwei's resume and knew a lot about it, so he did not think that Qi Tongwei was exaggerating. Instead, he felt that he was very confident and had the vigor and vitality of a young man.

"If you come to Beishan, where will you start?" After laying the groundwork for so long, it was only at this point that Yu Huabei truly revealed his purpose.

Even if Qi Tongwei cannot be replaced, it would be good to let Tian Fengyi follow suit if he can get some constructive suggestions.