Title: Reborn in Handong, Starting with an Investment in Gao Yuliang

Zhong Heping, however, did not stop talking.

He walked back to his desk, grabbed the file on Crescent Lake Mineral Water Factory, and slammed it onto the coffee table.

"Personnel issues are just the surface."

"There's one more fatal reason why we're inferior to Lu Kangcheng and Liang Qunfeng!"

All four advisors held their breath and listened intently.

"That means we don't have someone like Liang Cheng on our side!"

He pointed to the documents on the coffee table, his tone revealing extreme apprehension.

"You guys haven't figured out how Liang Cheng and Lu Liang work together at all!"

"This is simply a perfectly functioning political and economic meat grinder!"

"Liang Cheng used his terrifying business acumen to charge ahead and spend money to create huge economic and political achievements."

"And Lu Kangcheng and Liang Qunfeng were providing him with the strongest political protection, approving projects and giving him favorable policies!"

Zhong Heping slapped the back of the sofa hard.

"Both sides got what they wanted, and their interests are now completely intertwined!"

"Liang Cheng is responsible for creating political achievements, while Lu Liang is responsible for using those achievements to promote his own people."

"If we don't solve this root problem, we won't be a match for Lu Kangcheng at all!"

After hearing this penetrating analysis, the strategists all felt a chill run down their spines.

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They had previously only regarded Liang Cheng as a businessman.

Now it seems...

This is clearly the sharpest knife in the hands of the Lu-Liang alliance.

Qiu Gaofei swallowed hard and mustered his courage to make a suggestion.

"Governor, if they can do it this way, why can't we?"

"Although we are new here and unfamiliar with the business community in Handong."

"But as long as we let the word out that we have the power to approve projects for the provincial government, a lot of businessmen will definitely come to us."

"Can't we contact some local business tycoons and get them to execute projects, thus helping us gain political achievements?"

Upon hearing this suggestion, Zhong Heping immediately fell into deep hesitation.

He paced back and forth in his office, his leather shoes making a dull thud on the floor.

The benefits of connecting with the local business community in Handong are obvious.

As long as the Lu Liang pattern can be replicated.

The provincial government will be able to get rid of the embarrassing situation of having no achievements.

But the downsides are equally fatal.

The waters in Handong are too deep.

Those local businessmen are deeply entrenched.

Who knows who's behind them?

It might just be bait deliberately thrown out by Lu Kangcheng.

Once a transaction of benefits is made with these people, it can easily escalate into collusion between officials and businessmen.

As long as someone catches you in the slightest way.

He, the provincial governor, will soon face utter ruin.

Zhong Heping hesitated for a full ten minutes.

He abruptly stopped and shook his head decisively.

"No! Absolutely not!"

"We are outsiders with no roots in Handong, so we absolutely cannot casually associate ourselves with the local business community."

"This road is too dangerous; one wrong step and you'll fall into an abyss."

Zhong Heping raised his head, his gaze becoming extremely sharp.

Looking at his four trusted confidants, he made an extremely bold decision.

"I'm preparing to go back to the capital."

All four of them were stunned.

Zhong Heping strode to his desk and sat down, his tone filled with powerful confidence.

"Since we can't get involved in local projects in Handong, we'll just go out and find projects ourselves!"

"I still have some connections in Beijing."

"I plan to personally visit several state-owned enterprises to directly attract several mega-projects from Beijing to settle in Handong!"

"If these major projects can be implemented, this will be a real achievement for us!"

"Let's see what Lu Kangcheng has to say then!"

Upon hearing this, the gloom on the faces of the strategists vanished instantly.

They were all trembling with excitement.

Zhong Heping has an extraordinary background in Beijing.

That is something that can reach the ears of the heavens directly.

If he can really bring in key national projects, the resulting political achievements will be enormous.

At that time, all of them, the governor's confidants, will be able to get a share of the spoils.

A promotion and a raise are practically a done deal.

"The governor is brilliant! As soon as the project from Beijing arrives, we'll have completely turned things around!" Shen Mingliang exclaimed in admiration.

Zhong Heping nodded in satisfaction as he looked at the high morale of the crowd.

He immediately turned to Qiu Gaofei and gave him a death order.

"Gao Fei, go and arrange the itinerary and plane tickets immediately."

"After I finish meeting with Ji Changming today, I will immediately set off under the pretext of visiting the ministries in Beijing."

"This matter must be handled quickly, the sooner the better, and absolutely no word of it can be leaked!"

The atmosphere in the office instantly became lively.

Several strategists seemed to have already envisioned the grand project being launched and their own promotions and advancements.

But Chung Heping did not let this fervor cloud his judgment.

He was well aware that securing projects was merely a way to improve his political achievements.

To truly establish a foothold in Handong, a breakthrough must be made in personnel matters.

Zhong Heping raised his hand and pressed it down, signaling everyone to be quiet.

He fixed his gaze on Chen Lidong, his expression becoming extremely serious.

"However, there is one more thing that must be taken care of before I go to the capital."

"Before you go to the capital on the day of Lidong, hand over all your work."

Chen Lidong was stunned for a moment, looking at Zhong Heping with a face full of doubt.

Chung Heping didn't keep anyone in suspense and dropped a bombshell.

"I will formally propose this at the provincial party committee standing committee meeting before I go to Beijing."

"You will be appointed as the deputy head of the Handong Procuratorate system, to take over the position that Chen Yanshi stepped down from!"

As soon as those words were spoken...

The office fell into a deathly silence.

Immediately following was an overwhelming sense of ecstasy.

Chen Lidong was so excited that his face turned red and his breathing became rapid.

This group of people followed Zhong Heping to Handong, hoping for a better future.

But before that.

The provincial government was in a passive position at every turn, and these advisors could only sit on the sidelines.

Now, Zhong Heping is finally going to use his power as governor to secure positions of real power for them.

Moreover, the first move involved a deputy director of the provincial procuratorate system, a crucial and vital department.

Seeing the hint of envy in Shen Mingliang and Zhou Haitao's eyes, Zhong Heping immediately spoke up to comfort them.

"Mingliang, Haitao, there isn't a suitable opportunity for either of you yet."

"The situation in Handong is currently very stable, and we cannot be too hasty."

"This time, Chen Yanshi has retired, and a position has become vacant in the procuratorial system. We must hold on tight to this opportunity."

Zhong Heping turned to Chen Lidong and began to dissect the underlying logic of this personnel arrangement in detail.

"Lidong, you used to work in the discipline inspection system, and you have strong professional skills."

"Logically speaking, assigning you to the Handong Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection would be the best choice."

"But you must face reality."

Zhong Heping tapped his fingers heavily on the table twice.

"The Discipline Inspection Commission of Handong Province is Liang Qunfeng's absolute private domain!"

"He was a perfect secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission, and his staff was full of his cronies whom he had personally promoted."

"Even if I try my best to squeeze you in, you'll still be a clay idol that's completely hollowed out."

"You can't even see a single core document, you can't do anything, and you might even be set up and framed by them."

Chen Lidong broke out in a cold sweat and nodded repeatedly in agreement.