webnovelfull Chapter 1057 Gao Yuliang transferred to Wenshan
Chapter 1057 Gao Yuliang transferred to Wenshan
On New Year's Day of the new millennium, the north wind whipped snowflakes against the windows of the Beishan Municipal Party Committee building, making a rustling sound.
Duan Feng's case was handled swiftly and efficiently by the joint efforts of the provincial discipline inspection commission's special task force and the Beishan municipal party committee, and was solved in less than half a month.
When news arrived that the few desperate assassins had been subdued on the southern border, Duan Feng, behind bars, lost his last shred of courage.
He confessed everything clearly, from corruption and bribery to buying and selling official positions and hiring hitmen, one by one.
What followed was a small-scale political upheaval in Beishan, in which dozens of officials involved in the case were either dismissed or demoted.
Only then did Xia Guanglei finally feel relieved after being in such a state of anxiety for so long.
He stared at the shocking confessions in the case file and finally believed that Qi Tongwei really hadn't been up to any dirty tricks this time.
Duan Feng's current predicament is entirely his own fault; he brought it upon himself.
Xia Guanglei realized he had been judging others by his own petty standards.
Although this young mayor was competitive, he still maintained a bottom line in his competition.
However, despite his admiration, he wouldn't stop there.
The path to ascension is inherently fraught with peril, where the success of one general is built upon the bones of countless others.
If Qi Tongwei isn't suppressed, he will definitely become a major rival in the future.
On the same day the news broke, Song Licheng, the director of the Beishan City Public Security Bureau, naturally joined the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and took over the position of Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, thanks to his outstanding contribution in leading the cracking of this killer group in Hanjiang Province.
With this move, Qi Tongwei completed the final piece of the puzzle in Beishan.
The balance of votes at the Standing Committee meeting completely tipped, and he became the de facto leader of Beishan City.
Xia Guanglei was naturally unwilling to accept this situation, so he began to meet with the Standing Committee members more and more frequently in private.
Dinner parties came one after another, followed by conversations and exchanges under various pretexts.
He believed that if Qi Tongwei could offer benefits to the Standing Committee members, Xia Guanglei could offer even more—positions, resources, and tangible benefits. As long as it could change the situation, he was willing to go all out.
Qi Tongwei didn't care at all. Whether Xia Guanglei was making connections or trying to win him over, it was just a trivial farce that wouldn't cause any real trouble.
Those who signed in weren't necessarily forbidden from joining Xia Guanglei's cause, but only if it wasn't directed at them personally. If it was, it would trigger a protection mechanism, and all their efforts would be in vain.
Once this top leader recognizes reality and understands the situation, he will realize how ridiculous his actions were.
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Time flies like an arrow, and the end of the year is here again. The cold wind carries the festive atmosphere of the New Year, gradually spreading throughout the city.
Qi Tongwei had originally planned to take advantage of the year-end break to go back to Handong for a visit and meet up with old acquaintances.
But the plan ultimately fell through—a transfer order came down from the province, and Gao Yuliang was transferred to serve as the Party Secretary of Wenshan City. On his way to take up his new post, he made a special detour to visit his protégé in Beishan.
When teachers and students reunite, they naturally have to drink and talk for a long time.
Amidst the clinking of glasses, Qi Tongwei looked at Gao Yuliang, whose temples were slightly gray, and happily raised his glass: "Teacher, this time you came to Hanjiang and were transferred to the position of Secretary of the Wenshan Municipal Party Committee, taking charge of a region. You can finally show your talents. Congratulations!"
Gao Yuliang looked at Qi Tongwei, raised his glass and clinked it against Qi Tongwei's, everything was understood without words.
For him, being able to leave Handong was not only a way out of misery, but also a political rebirth.
Compared to Handong, the political landscape of Hanjiang is significantly better, making it more suitable for those who are willing and able to get things done.
Over the past six months, the political landscape in Handong has become increasingly decadent.
The struggle between He Jiyun, the provincial party secretary, and Zhao Lichun, the governor, has reached a fever pitch.
The two are locked in a fierce battle; whoever you promote, I will suppress; whatever projects you push, I will hinder.
The cadres below are suffering greatly, either forced to take sides and get caught up in the vortex of factional infighting, or marginalized and sidelined.
The development of Handong stagnated in this endless internal strife, with massive amounts of resources wasted in a power game that went nowhere.
When it comes to projects that directly affect people's livelihoods, no one dares to make the final decision to push them forward. The leadership team may appear complete, but in reality, it's a disorganized mess.
When you want to get things done, you'll find invisible barriers everywhere and inescapable traps at every step.
In contrast, the Han River presents a completely different picture.
There was no cutthroat factional infighting like in Handong. Under Pei Yihong's steady leadership, the provincial party committee always focused on development, with clear responsibilities and consistent actions.
Although it also involves power struggles, it always revolves around economic development and people's well-being.
Even differing opinions should be discussed rationally and openly, rather than resorting to underhanded tactics or sabotage behind the scenes.
Cadres don't need to spend their days thinking about taking sides and avoiding risks; they only need to focus on their own work and achieve tangible results to gain recognition. With fewer factional constraints in policy implementation, there is strong execution from top to bottom, which can both safeguard the bottom line of reform and allow for more freedom to explore and innovate.
Just like Qi Tongwei's layout in Beishan, although there was a power struggle, the ultimate goal was to integrate resources and stabilize the overall situation, rather than simply a power struggle.
This structure reduces internal friction and wastes time, and provides more room for action. For cadres who want to do something practical and make a difference, it is undoubtedly a more fertile ground.
This is what's often said in official circles: "The local ecology is the ecology of the top leader."
The cleanliness or corruption of officialdom, the well-being of the people, the pace of development, and even the prevailing atmosphere and the mental state of officials in a region, when examined closely, all bear the shadow of the top leader.
Whether he is honest and self-disciplined, dedicated to public service, or driven by personal desires and favoritism; whether he can withstand pressure and maintain stability, or whether he is timid and opportunistic—all these are hidden within the fabric of this land.
The top leader is not only a role model but also a trendsetter; his ability, character, and vision directly determine the political climate of a region.
Clearly, the political climate along the Han River is not very warm or pleasant.
Gao Yuliang downed the wine in his glass in one gulp and sighed, "Secretary He was too lenient, which gave Zhao Lichun an opportunity to take advantage of the situation. Otherwise, Handong would not be in this situation today."
To be honest, Tongwei, I've been hesitant about whether or not to leave.
When I went back last time, Secretary He talked to me and personally promised me that he would make me the Party Secretary of Haizhou City next year.
I'm actually quite tempted, after all, Wenshan and Haizhou have decent GDP figures.
But later, staying was no longer an option.
That kid Zhao Ruilong is at it again, reaching out to me, wanting me to approve land for him.
Acquiring land isn't a big deal in itself; as long as it's done according to the normal procedures, I welcome it.
But Zhao Ruilong was a man who wanted to have his cake and eat it too, taking advantage of both sides.
They even tried to drag me into their corrupt practices. I'm scared. If I stay in Haizhou or Handong, things will only get more complicated in the future.
"If there's a leadership reshuffle in a few years and his father gets promoted to provincial party secretary, then I won't be able to escape even if I wanted to."