HCB Chapter 270 Seeking Help from a Leader
Chapter 270 Seeking Help from a Leader
"Minister Zeng, I'm doing quite well in Jinshan County and I'm adapting well!"
Qi Tongwei replied.
A cadre who cannot adapt to a new environment is not a good cadre. The leader sends you to work in a new environment to train you.
"That's good. I was worried you wouldn't be able to adapt to Jinshan County!"
Zeng Yishan said.
The county head of Jinshan County was Zhao Lichun's former secretary, and I heard he was a rather domineering person.
Zeng Yishan was worried that Qi Tongwei would be made difficult by Li Dakang.
"Tongwei, actually I didn't want you to go to Luzhou. You can play a greater role if you stay in Yantai!"
But I've just arrived in the province and don't have any connections, so I can't compete with Secretary Liang!
I never imagined your conflict with the Liang family had escalated to such a serious level, with Secretary Liang trying every means to destroy you!
Zeng Yishan said that he only learned about the deep conflict between Qi Tongwei and the Liang family after he came to the provincial capital.
The Liang family kept suppressing Qi Tongwei, but fortunately, Qi Tongwei was capable and was not suppressed by the Liang family.
However, Liang Qunfeng failed to become the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee because of his suppression of Qi Tongwei, thus cutting off any possibility of further advancement.
"Minister Zeng, there's nothing we can do about it. I'm unwilling to give in, and the Liang family isn't willing to let me go!"
Qi Tongwei said helplessly.
As long as the Liang family doesn't suppress him, he doesn't want to fight them to the death.
But that old woman Liang Lu just wouldn't let go of her.
Liang Qunfeng, relying on his position as the Secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission and the leader of the Handa Gang, wielded considerable influence in Handong and could manipulate him at will.
Qi Tongwei had no choice but to fight to the end.
"By the way, Tongwei, is there something you need in the provincial capital?"
Zeng Yishan asked.
Qi Tongwei doesn't go to higher-ups unless he has something to do; he's always busy with development.
"Minister Zeng, the transportation conditions in Jinshan County are really terrible. In order to develop Jinshan County and help the people of Jinshan County live a better life as soon as possible, Jinshan County has decided to build roads..."
I've come to the provincial capital to apply for funding support!
Qi Tongwei briefly explained the situation in Jinshan County and stated the purpose of his visit to Jingzhou.
"I can put in a good word for you with the Department of Transportation, but I can't help you with the provincial government!"
However, you can try contacting Secretary Fan. He was previously the Executive Vice Governor, and he's quite familiar with things at the provincial government!
Zeng Yishan said.
He is, after all, a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, and the Department of Transportation will give him some face.
It's hard to say about the provincial government, since he's not the vice governor and doesn't oversee transportation.
Moreover, they harbor resentment towards me because I took the position of Minister of the United Front Work Department.
"Okay, thank you, Minister Zeng!"
Qi Tongwei said happily.
With Zeng Yishan, a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, helping him, his trip to Jingzhou will not be in vain.
After chatting with Zeng Yishan for a while, Qi Tongwei said goodbye and went to Fan Shichang's office.
"Director Lü, it's been a long time. Is Secretary Fan free right now?"
Qi Tongwei went to the secretary's office first. Whether the leader had time to see him had to be asked by the secretary first.
Fan Shichang's secretary was not changed; Qi Tongwei had met him before.
"Comrade Qi Tongwei, it's been a long time! Please have a seat, I'll go ask Secretary Fan for instructions!"
"Lu Hua said."
Qi Tongwei was someone Secretary Fan favored; without Qi Tongwei, Secretary Fan might not have been able to become the deputy secretary.
"Thank you, Director Lü, for your trouble!"
Qi Tongwei quickly expressed his gratitude.
Lu Hua was a division chief and was very polite to him, so he had to be even more polite.
"Comrade Qi Tongwei, Secretary Fan happens to be free, please come with me!"
A short while later, Lü Hua returned.
"Yes, Director Lü!"
Soon, Qi Tongwei entered Fan Shichang's office.
"Hello, Secretary Fan!"
Qi Tongwei quickly greeted them.
"Comrade Qi Tongwei, how are things? Is your work in Jinshan County going smoothly?"
Fan Shichang asked with concern.
Although it was Liang Qunfeng's suggestion that Qi Tongwei go to Jinshan County in Luzhou, he also supported it.
In the past, Yantaishan County was the poorest in Handong, but now it is Jinshan County.
He hoped that Qi Tongwei would develop Jinshan County and enable the people of Jinshan County to live a better life.
"Reporting to Secretary Fan, everything went smoothly."
Qi Tongwei replied.
Even if things don't go smoothly, you can't tell your boss; you have to overcome the initial difficulties yourself.
"You've been in Jinshan County for a month now, so you should have a pretty good understanding of the situation there."
What are your plans for the development of Jinshan County?
Fan Shichang asked.
The fact that Jinshan County is poor is a testament to Qi Tongwei's abilities.
Zhao Lichun arranged for his secretary, Li Dakang, to become the county magistrate of Jinshan County precisely for this purpose.
Fan Shichang knew Liang Qunfeng's purpose: to incite Li Dakang and Qi Tongwei to fight each other, and to create a rift between him and Zhao Lichun.
In fact, he and Zhao Lichun were not on the same side, and Zhao Lichun's appointment as executive vice governor was not recommended by him.
It's because a leader above has taken a liking to Zhao Lichun.
Since Zhao Lichun took charge of Jingzhou, the city has experienced considerable development.
"Secretary Fan, the current situation in Jinshan County is as follows... My plan is to first repair the road from the county seat to the city to improve transportation conditions between the county seat and the city..."
"I came to the provincial capital this time to apply for road repair funds!"
Qi Tongwei explained the situation in Jinshan County and his plans in detail.
And explain the purpose of coming to the province.
"So, Jinshan City is even poorer than Yantaishan County was four years ago?"
Fan Shichang was shocked after hearing Qi Tongwei's report.
For a long time, everyone believed that the poorest place in Handong was Yantaishan County in Yantai.
Little did they expect that Jinshan County in Lüzhou was the poorest place in eastern Handong.
To this day, the roads from the county seat to the city are in dire straits, the roads in the county seat are full of potholes, and more than half of the roads connecting the county seat to the surrounding towns are still not accessible by road.
Due to financial constraints, public officials' salaries cannot be guaranteed and are frequently delayed.
Even more serious is that the people are extremely poor, and it is difficult for them to even buy a bag of salt.
"Yes, Secretary Fan!"
When I first arrived in Gushanling Township, Yantaishan County, the villagers were poor, but not so poor that they couldn't afford a bag of salt..."
Qi Tongwei then recounted the situation in Yantaishan County at that time.
"In that case, Jinshan County really needs to repair the road from the county seat to the city properly."
Only after this road is built can Jinshan County develop rapidly!
Where is your process at?
Fan Shichang asked.
Applying for funding requires following the procedures step by step.
"In the city, the application report has been submitted, and I have also gone to the Transportation Bureau, Vice Mayor Du Lianfeng who is in charge of transportation, and Mayor Luo, but there is still no result!"
At the provincial level, I first went to the Department of Transportation, and then went to see Vice Governor Zhang, who was in charge of transportation.
Then I visited Vice Governor Liu and several department heads and deputy department heads I knew.
Before coming here, I went to see Minister Zeng…”
Qi Tongwei gave a brief overview of the progress.
"I'll put in a good word for you with Vice Governor Zhang, and I'll also put in a good word with the Department of Transportation!"
However, the final amount of funds allocated to you will not be much, as the province doesn't have much money either!
We are still short of funds to build a secondary highway from Jinshan County to Luzhou City. We need to find other ways to raise funds.
Additionally, you should set up a dedicated account and transfer the funds directly into that account when needed.
Li Dakang is trying his best to raise money. If the money is misappropriated by Li Dakang after it is allocated, then Qi Tongwei's trip will have been in vain.
"Okay, Secretary Fan, on behalf of the 600,000 people of Jinshan County, thank you!"
Qi Tongwei said excitedly.
With Fan Shichang's help, he will be able to apply for more funds this time.
No matter how much funding is needed, it's a good thing that the province is allocating funds.
"The best way to thank me is to build a secondary highway from Jinshan County to Luzhou City."
Also, you can't use Li Dakang's methods to raise funds.
Fan Shichang said.
Li Dakang's methods are prone to causing trouble, and he doesn't want Qi Tongwei to get into trouble.
"Okay, thank you, Secretary Fan! I certainly won't let you down!"