Qi Tongwei at the start: Not relying on Liang Lu, but winning by a single move against Heaven.

Jin Yue is a remarkable person, intelligent, shrewd, and extraordinary.

Not only is she a wonderful person, but her name is even more wonderful, as the combination of gold and moon forms the character "key".

Her writing, just like her name, became a key.

This key, in the complex political arena of Handong, opened two doors for Qi Tongwei.

One door leads to Zhao Lichun's subordinates, while the other leads directly to Liang Qunfeng's troops.

While Zhao Lichun was giving Zhao Ruilong advice, Liang Qunfeng was also prescribing medicine to Hou Liangping.

In the Liang family's living room, Liang Qunfeng sat in a grand chair, holding a cup of hot tea.

He glanced at Hou Liangping sitting opposite him and slowly began to speak.

"Liangping, did you see the report in the provincial newspaper about the gun bust in Xishui?"

Hou Liangping nodded and answered softly.

"I watched it, I watched it during breakfast..."

Upon hearing this, Liang Qunfeng took a sip of tea and sighed softly.

"This Qi Tongwei is no ordinary person."

If I remember correctly, you are alumni, right?

If you have the chance, you should get to know him better; he might be useful in the future...

Upon hearing this, Hou Liangping suddenly felt a pang of sadness and retorted sarcastically.

"Yes, back in school, along with Chen Hai, we were known as the Three Heroes of Han University."

Upon graduation, Chen Hai and I joined the procuratorate, while Qi Tongwei went to Bianxi...

It's strange, I don't know what kind of incredible luck he had.

After working in Bianxi for three years, he actually rose to become the county party secretary.

Liang Qunfeng sensed the sourness in his words, glanced at him, and said in a deep voice.

"Endure? A county party secretary can be made through endurance?"

Look at Li Dakang, he worked as Zhao Lichun's secretary for five years before he was finally promoted to county magistrate.

Even with Zhao Lichun's support, Li Dakang dared not be negligent.

How many political achievements did they accumulate by paving roads and building bridges in Jinshan County?

Without these achievements, who would dare to nominate him for Luzhou?

Liangping, remember this: real power in leadership is earned through hard work, not through endurance.

Seeing that Hou Liangping remained silent, Liang Qunfeng softened his tone slightly and continued.

"Liangping, Zhao Lichun and I are vying for the position of provincial party secretary."

If the phosphate mines in Xishui are properly managed, the city's economy could very well become the largest in the city.

Whoever wins over Qi Tongwei will essentially win this political achievement.

You can't possibly not understand this, can you?

Upon hearing this, Hou Liangping hesitated for a moment, then frowned and tentatively asked.

"Dad, Xishui County is Fang family territory. Fang Decai is also related to you..."

Before Hou Liangping could finish speaking, Liang Qunfeng glared at him and interrupted him.

"What territory does Fang family have? It's all the Party and the people's territory!"

"What time is it? You're still thinking about climbing the social ladder and building connections?"

With the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection naming him and Zhang Quanlai personally intervening, will Fang Decai still be able to escape punishment?

Hou Liangping was scolded and dared not utter a word, but secretly he was cursing in his heart.

"When Fang Decai was in office, he did a lot of work for Liang Qunfeng."

Now that Fang Decai has just gotten into trouble, he wants to sever ties with the Fang family.

Liang Qunfeng, what a cruel heart you have.

As he was thinking this, Liang Qunfeng continued to offer his guidance.

"Liangping, I'm telling you to befriend Qi Tongwei for your own good."

At my age, if I become a Party Secretary, I can serve for a few more years; if I don't get promoted, then I've reached my limit...

You know how things work in officialdom; once someone leaves, they're forgotten...

I'm canceling my membership. What will you do then? What will Xiaolu do?

You need to learn from your teacher and build your own team...

Upon hearing this, Hou Liangping remained silent for a long time before speaking softly.

"Dad, Liang Lu and I are getting ready for our wedding."

In a few days, I will personally deliver the invitation to Qi Tongwei.

While Liang Qunfeng was instructing his son-in-law, Qi Tongwei was also busy receiving guests.

At nine o'clock in the morning, Mao Qiang arrived at Qi Tongwei's office and spoke softly.

"Secretary Qi, County Head Fang is here and wants to see you."

Qi Tongwei did not want to see Fang Mingli.

But Fang Mingli is, after all, the former county magistrate of Xishui, and he should still be treated with the respect due to him.

The fact that the former county head was turned away is too easy for people to criticize, giving him a handle to accuse him of disrespecting veteran cadres.

After a moment's thought, Qi Tongwei spoke softly to Mao Qiang.

"I have a meeting at the Public Security Bureau at ten o'clock. Please ask County Chief Fang to come over."

Upon hearing this, Mao Qiang immediately understood and repeatedly reminded Fang Mingli on the way to the office.

"Old County Chief, Secretary Qi has an important meeting at 10 o'clock, so time is tight."

Please bear with me, I'll try to keep it brief..."

Upon seeing Fang Mingli, Qi Tongwei put on a smiling face and became very enthusiastic.

He led Fang Mingli to the sofa and poured him a cup of hot tea before speaking.

"You were a pioneer in Xishui, I should have paid you a visit long ago."

But when I first arrived in Xishui, everything was difficult at the beginning, and I was delayed because there were too many things to do.

Are you still in good health?

Upon hearing this, Fang Mingli took a sip of tea and replied with a smile.

"My health is okay, I don't have any major problems, it's just that my heart isn't very good."

As I get older, my blood pressure and cholesterol levels are all high, but my salary is low.

"I'm too old, unlike you young people, I can no longer serve the county."

Fang Mingli spoke slowly, and Qi Tongwei did not interrupt him, but listened quietly with a smile.

After Fang Mingli finished rambling, he suddenly changed the subject and said seriously.

"Secretary Qi, the old man is here on behalf of Zhengyao."

He has some misunderstanding with you, but the young man is too embarrassed to visit you.

As his grandfather, I have no choice but to make this trip for him.

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei smiled, waved his hand, and spoke.

"Mr. Fang is a major taxpayer in the county, what misunderstanding could we possibly have?"

I will need Mr. Fang's strong support for the next step of phosphate mine remediation.

Your words are too harsh; they make me very uneasy...

Seeing that Qi Tongwei was starting to dodge the question, Fang Mingli simply brought it up and spoke frankly.

"Secretary Qi, with De Cai in trouble, the Fang family is now left with only Zheng Yao as their sole heir."

The old man is eighty years old. He came here to use his old face to apologize and express his opinion on behalf of his grandson.

Children may be immature, but adults can't be immature.

Zheng Yao is young, hot-tempered, and doesn't know the proper etiquette; that's his fault.

On his behalf, I want to express my support for the county committee's efforts to regulate phosphate mines. My family wholeheartedly supports this.

"You can rectify Zhengyao's mine however you see fit; I will not protect him..."

Seeing that Fang Mingli spoke sincerely, Qi Tongwei immediately smiled and replied.

"County Chief Fang, you really are exaggerating."

You are a pioneer in Xishui County and a leader in helping the county get rich.

As the saying goes, "Like father, like son."

I believe that with your oversight, Mr. Fang's phosphate mine will definitely be the first to complete the rectification...

Seeing that things had been discussed openly, Fang Mingli didn't linger any longer. He glanced at the time, then took his leave.

Watching Fang Mingli's aged figure walk out of the office building, Qi Tongwei frowned and remained silent for a long time.

Seeing Qi Tongwei's serious expression and silence.

After a moment's thought, Mao Qiang spoke softly.

"County Chief Fang is a veteran from the Cultural Revolution."

He rose from director of the Revolutionary Committee to county head, so he must be politically reliable.

His coming here today might not be a protest; it could also be a gesture of goodwill...

Qi Tongwei didn't respond, but glanced at Mao Qiang and said softly.

"Have Xiao Wang get ready, I need to go to the county public security bureau..."