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

The flood control meeting in Leishan County went exceptionally smoothly.

Not all officials agree that snowmelt from the Tianshan Mountains could cause flooding.

Rather, it's because the political climate in the western border region has always been like this.

It's a paternalistic system where the Party Secretary, Qin Xuefeng, sets the tone, and everyone else just carries it out.

Even if someone objects, they won't disagree, much less bring it up on the spot.

For over a week, Qi Tongwei had already made a name for himself.

As the old saying goes, "The tallest tree in the forest is bound to be felled by the wind," and he originally intended to keep a low profile.

Unexpectedly, Qin Xuefeng directly named him and appointed him as the chief commander of flood control work.

Qi Tongwei declined repeatedly, but Qin Xuefeng's attitude was unusually firm.

Left with no other choice, Qi Tongwei had to reluctantly accept the task once again.

Although this period was short, it was enough for Qin Xuefeng to see and understand many things clearly.

Especially after his application for commendation was rejected, Qin Xuefeng finally understood things completely.

Qi Tongwei has no intention of staying in Leishan County; his ambitions lie elsewhere.

Since he'd be promoted sooner or later anyway, he might as well let Qi Tongwei get more exposure.

Firstly, it would be better to send this envoy away sooner, and secondly, it would be better to build up goodwill for the future.

Qin Xuefeng, however, did not know that while he had figured out the first step, he had not figured out the second.

Qi Tongwei will certainly not stay in Leishan County, but he will not stay in Bianxi either.

The incense offerings Qin Xuefeng had accumulated were of little use to him.

This meeting was just a mobilization meeting; there were no specific details about flood prevention to be arranged.

The meeting ended abruptly after only half an hour.

After the meeting ended, Qi Tongwei finally walked into his own office.

He's been in Leishan for over a week, experiencing snowstorms, leading rescue teams, and being hospitalized with pneumonia...

This is the first time I've stepped into this office.

In 1991, before the standards for government office space were issued, this office clearly exceeded the standards.

Qi Tongwei's office is a suite, with the inner and outer rooms together covering more than 30 square meters.

The outer room is a reception room, furnished with a sofa and a coffee table.

The inner room was Qi Tongwei's office, about twenty square meters, fully furnished with all the necessary office furniture.

The office faces the street, and Qi Tongwei is very satisfied with the view of the Tianshan Mountains through the window.

He made himself a cup of tea, sat down in his office chair, and was in a great mood.

Although the office conditions are not comparable to those of my previous life, at least I have my own independent space.

In 1991, a year of scarcity, this was considered quite good.

He leaned back in his chair, lit a cigarette, thought for a moment, and dialed Zhong Xiaoai's second brother's number.

As soon as the call connected, Qi Tongwei spoke first.

His voice wasn't loud, but he spoke with an official air, just like a retired cadre.

"Comrade Zhong Xiaoai, on behalf of the organization, I am officially informing you that this is my office phone number."

"If you miss me in the future, just call this number..."

He paused slightly, his tone returning to normal, and added a sentence.

"Try to call after get off work."

Zhong Xiaoai was amused by him and giggled for a while before she stopped laughing and asked in a low voice.

"You got promoted again? You have your own office now?"

Qi Tongwei grinned and replied very solemnly.

"I promised you, it would be at most three years. After three years, I'll be with you in Handong..."

In short, though not a love confession, it was more powerful than any love confession, making Zhong Xiaoai blush.

What woman wouldn't like a progressive young man who is responsible and has a sense of duty?

After all, it was during working hours, and we were using an office phone.

The two chatted briefly before hanging up.

After hanging up the phone, Qi Tongwei's excitement subsided, and he calmed down considerably.

He hesitated for a moment, then picked up the paper on the table and began to write the flood control operation plan.

In his past life, Qi Tongwei suffered a lot in order to make progress.

He not only survived a gunshot wound while fighting drug trafficking, but also carried countless sandbags during flood relief efforts.

Located in the Jiangnan region, Jingzhou is a key player in flood control during the rainy season.

He has guarded dams, plugged piping leaks, and directed several flood relief operations.

Now, if you ask him to write a flood control plan for an inland county, he can do it with ease.

In less than an hour, a detailed flood control plan was completed.

This plan was implemented very effectively, taking into full account the actual situation in Leishan.

Based on his previous life's flood control experience, Qi Tongwei had calculated the limits of manpower and material resources.

After checking it twice, he asked Gao Changjiang to take the document to Secretary Qin for review.

Before leaving, Gao Changjiang gave one more piece of advice:

"If Secretary Qin has no objections, we will convene a combat meeting at 10:00 AM tomorrow."

After Gao Changjiang left, Qi Tongwei dared not slack off in the slightest.

He had an even more important task to complete: he hadn't yet written the materials that Secretary Wang had requested.

After spreading out the manuscript paper again, Qi Tongwei thought for a moment and then solemnly wrote down a title.

Emergency Response Plan for Snow Disaster Relief in Western Border Areas

This document was not written in the style of a government document; it reads more like an instruction manual.

He didn't write in official jargon or clichés, let alone any spirit or slogans.

He wrote about how to convert bulldozers into snowplows.

Write about how high-horsepower tractors are used in rescue operations.

Write about how to deal with hypothermia in the first instance.

He wrote very detailed, comprehensive, and meticulously.

As the pen tip glided across the manuscript paper, Qi Tongwei gradually got into the zone, writing more and more smoothly.

While he was engrossed in writing the report, the hydrological experts in Bianxi City also had their results.

Hydrological experts compared hydrological information and snowfall data from previous years.

Based on the current heavy snowfall and the actual conditions in Leishanhe, the following conclusions are drawn.

The Leishan River is highly likely to experience a major flood during the snowmelt season in mid-March.

As soon as the hydrological forecast was released, the flood control headquarters immediately issued a notice.

That afternoon, Leishan, Santai, Heshan, and the Sixth Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps received an emergency notice.

The notification was simple and direct.

Due to the heavy snowfall, snowmelt floods may occur in the northeastern part of the border area.

All units are requested to make good arrangements for flood prevention and ensure the safety of people's lives and property.

After receiving the notification, the reactions of the different units were quite different.

After receiving the notification, the Sixth Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps...

A flood control task force was established immediately, and a contingency plan was developed overnight, with personnel assigned to shifts.

Although the Bianxi Construction Corps is a military reclamation unit, it still maintains the style of a military.

Orders must be obeyed without question and resolutely implemented.

After receiving the notice, Santai County and Heshan County did not take it seriously, treating it as a joke.

Both places are arid year-round, and people and livestock rely on snowmelt from the Tianshan Mountains to survive. Where would the flood come from?

Officials from both places refused to believe it, saying that the area had just opened up in March and there hadn't been any rain yet, so there would be a flood.

But they never expected this.

A month later, the beautiful Tianshan Mountains they rely on will teach them a lesson.

Let them understand what it means to respect nature.

They never imagined that this lesson would cost many people their jobs...