Rebirth of Minister Qi

Chapter 688 Old Friend

Qi Tongwei became serious. This senior leader who often visited the Ministry of Justice was no ordinary person, but the future big brother. In his heart, he had always been dissatisfied with the frequent chaos in the current stage of rapid economic development. He was extremely disgusted with the sense of privilege of the current cadres and was also a firm supporter of the spirit of the rule of law.

“What did the leaders say?”

The message conveyed by Director Lu was very positive, which lifted Qi Tongwei's spirits. After seeing off the guests, he was particularly energetic in building his empire in the office.

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Leisurely time is always short. Qi Tongwei had just seen off the guidance group of the model city for rule of law when he was called into the office by Zhao Mengsheng again. There were guests again.

Qi Tongwei came to the municipal party committee office with ease and saw the guest at a glance. He thought he was an old acquaintance and trotted forward to shake hands with him.

"Governor Chen! Long time no see."

The person who came was the current deputy secretary of the Jiangdong Provincial Party Committee and executive vice governor, Chen Guangwei. Deputy Secretary Chen looked at Qi Tongwei with a strange look, as if he saw the deputy district chief at the department level from more than ten years ago. Then he laughed, and looking at the national emblem half wrapped around Qi Tongwei's shoulder, he wanted to pat Qi Tongwei on the shoulder, but after thinking about it, he held back.

"You are Mayor Xiao Qi now. Over the past ten years, you have changed a lot."

Qi Tongwei wanted to say a few humble words, but Governor Chen turned around, making Qi Tongwei a little embarrassed. Zhao Mengsheng was laughing happily on the side. The three of them were old colleagues and old friends, so there was no need to be so polite.

Governor Chen has always been a relatively talkative person. After greeting Qi Tongwei, he immediately continued to discuss work with his old boss Zhao Mengsheng.

Zhao Mengsheng waved his hand to signal Qi Tongwei to sit on a chair beside him. Qi Tongwei sat down obediently. He knew that the purpose of Zhao Mengsheng asking him to come over was to serve as a substitute for Secretary Zhao. Because the visitor was an old friend of Zhao Mengsheng, it was really difficult for him to say some words of refusal.

"Secretary Zhao, this is not a very decent move. Why don't you choose your hometown as the site for the new port? We in Jiangdong have sufficient experience in the construction of deep-water ports and bonded areas.

I believe that if we work together, this super-large national-level bonded area will be within our grasp."

Zhao Mengsheng was also in a difficult situation. These cadres in Jiangdong Province were either his old friends or, like Chen Guangwei, were promoted by him. If it had not been for the opposition from his superiors, Zhao Mengsheng would have submitted a report asking Chen Guangwei to take over Zhang Changchang's position. However, in order to balance the political environment in Jiangzhou City, he had no choice but to promote Gao Yuliang.

In short, the relationship is too good, and it is really difficult to say a blunt rejection. This is when Qi Tongwei comes into play.

So Zhao Mengsheng gave Qi Tongwei a wink. He himself didn't know how to answer. His subordinates had to share his worries. Otherwise, why did he promote Qi Tongwei and ask him to come over?

"Oh, Lao Chen, this matter is very complicated..."

Zhao Mengsheng slowed down his speech and looked at Qi Tongwei again, who immediately understood.

"Secretary Chen, old leader, this is not something we can decide like this.

This was decided by the Cabinet and the State Council. The leaders may have taken into consideration the uneven development of the two provinces and decided to help Handong Province this time.

We in Jiangdong now have three deep-water ports and two bonded areas, but Handong Province does not have similar policies.

So this time I found our Jiangzhou Municipal Government and specifically mentioned this matter.

If we were to decide for ourselves, of course we would do as you said, Secretary Chen, and work at my mother's house, which is less laborious and more efficient."

Seeing that his mouth had worked, Zhao Mengsheng smiled and nodded.

"Yes, yes, yes, Lao Chen, don't think too much. The development of Jiangzhou now is really not decided by our municipal party committee and government.

The higher-ups are interfering all the time, and there's nothing I can do. I feel helpless. Although I hold an important position, only people like Tong Wei know that I am not as free as I was when I was a deputy. Everything is interfered with by those above me.

If you can convince the cabinet leaders about this, I will definitely support you in choosing the island in Jiangdong Province to build the port."

At this time, Zhao Mengsheng's speech was the same as those old men at the wine table, empty and hollow, without a single word being real. But he didn't want to offend anyone, there was nothing he could do about it.

His position is different now. He cannot take the initiative to form cliques. The reason why he chose to build an island in Handong Province is based on considerations of balance. The development of Handong Province has fallen behind in the past decade or so. Jiangdong Province was originally where he started his career. If he still favors Jiangdong Province, the leaders above will think that he is ignorant of the overall situation and has a tendency to form small groups.

Having said that, Deputy Secretary Chen had nothing more to say. He could only exchange pleasantries with Secretary Zhao for a while about other work matters, and then shook hands with Zhao Mengsheng and Qi Tongwei and said goodbye.

After Qi Tongwei saw Deputy Secretary Chen off, he returned to Zhao Mengsheng's office, sent the secretary away, and took the initiative to refill Zhao Mengsheng's tea.

"No, Mayor Qi, I can't afford a secretary of your level. Stop pretending. If you have anything to say, please tell me quickly. I have an important conference call later."

As long as there are no outsiders present, Zhao Mengsheng's attitude towards Qi Tongwei is the same as when they first met in Dong'ou City. This is also the unique way of getting along between the two. Zhao Mengsheng does not have this attitude towards other cadres. Most of the time, he uses formulaic reprimands and education.

"Secretary, it's not that I have any request, I just don't dare to do it.

Secretary Chen came to my house and reminded me that we can actually expand this free trade zone and invite Jiangdong Province to participate..."

Before he could finish his words, he was stopped by Zhao Mengsheng.

"Okay, okay, stop with your unreliable and grandiose plans. Come here and sit down.

I'll tell you a story while there's still some time."

Qi Tongwei could only shut up and sit obediently in the chair in front.

"Tongwei, do you know history? When we first founded our country, the divisions of several nearby provinces were not what they are now.

At that time, our Jiangzhou City did not have a clear concept of a municipality, although it was the largest city in the country. At that time, our Jiangzhou City was first governed by Handong Province, and then by Jiangdong Province for another two years.

A few years after the founding of the country, the current situation was clarified. Handong Province was divided from the northern provinces into several cities, including your hometown, Lincheng City. "

Qi Tongwei knew that this was history, but it happened decades ago and he didn't understand what it meant, so he just continued to listen as Zhao Mengsheng continued to tell the story.