Rebirth of Minister Qi

Chapter 719 Internal Struggle in Handong

Chapter 719 Internal Struggle in Handong

Yang Jianmin looked out the window with a worried look on his face. He turned his head slightly and spoke to Qi Tongwei.

"Secretary, I personally don't think highly of their project. I'm also from the Development and Reform Commission, and I know Director Xue is in charge of large project approval. Director Xue doesn't like Lvzhou's fast pace. The State Council just issued a guideline policy to cool down large projects two years ago. Even if a project like his is on the express train of our free trade zone, it can't be hidden from the leaders above.

Apart from anything else, Director Xue rejected several applications for approval to build an airport in Luzhou. The reason was that it was too close to our Pujiang International Airport, and it would cost too much money and result in duplication of construction.

This cross-sea bridge is the same, it is too close to us.

If Director Xue really crossed it out this time, Luzhou and even the Handong Provincial Party Committee would be in an awkward situation.

I heard some news that the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee forced the project to go ahead and even approved it by itself, bypassing the Handong Provincial Government. "

Director Xue is the deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission who came to Zhao Mengsheng's office last time to discuss the free trade zone project in person. His words carry a lot of weight in the National Development and Reform Commission. He is a senior ministerial-level cadre and not too old, less than 60 years old. The cadres all speculate that this time Director Xue should be sent to a local level to be a party secretary, or the head of a powerful ministry. Any other position would be unfair to him.

Qi Tongwei chuckled when he heard this.

"If it is rejected, it will be a huge embarrassment. Secretary Zhao Lichun will lose all face. He actually bypassed the provincial government to carry out a big project. I don't know what he was thinking. He ignored the division of labor between the provincial party committee and the provincial government. He has such a long arm.

I think, for his own sake, he will do it himself."

Several deputies nearby also nodded repeatedly. While they were chatting, the Coaster bus had already arrived at Zhuhai Island. Qi Tongwei closed the window, stood up as soon as the bus stopped, and clapped his hands to attract everyone's attention.

"Okay, we've arrived, let's get to work.

We have already broken down the mission objectives in advance, and each of us will supervise our own part. Whoever's child is responsible for taking care of it, whoever's private land is responsible for cultivating it, if there are any problems, report them directly to me."

Under the leadership of Qi Tongwei, the cadres of Pujiang New Area did not hinder each other or attack each other as in some official novels. From the beginning, the team of the free trade zone was formed to do the heavy work, and many outstanding cadres from all over the country came.

In addition, Qi Tongwei, the leader, does not care about any official airs and does not consider himself an official master. The leader's style has a great influence on the deputies below. For this point, Qi Tongwei was praised by the Municipal Party Committee, so Qi Tongwei still likes the atmosphere of the current team.

Relatively speaking, the atmosphere in Handong is not so good.

Inside the provincial government, Vice Governor Qin was discussing the Luzhou Cross-sea Bridge with Governor Wu Zhensheng, and the news they received was not positive.

"Lao Qin, Director Xue just called me and said that after the State Council's review, they are going to reject the Luzhou Cross-sea Bridge. The leader's meaning is vague and he has not made a statement.

However, a deputy prime minister made his attitude clear, saying that although there is sufficient funding now, it cannot be wasted casually, and Jiangzhou Free Trade Zone has already spent more than ten figures of funds.

The NDRC’s funds for major projects have been almost used up.”

Governor Qin had a look of gloating on his face. Liu Kaihe finally showed some intention of getting closer to him, but Zhao Lichun actually shed tears and executed Ma Su. He directly transferred the capable Liu Kaihe to another province. In order to transfer the accomplished Liu Kaihe, Zhao Lichun even used up his personal connections and found him a position as the top leader of a provincial capital city.

This incident made Governor Qin put aside his intention of looking down on Zhao Lichun in the past two years. Zhao Lichun's decisiveness exceeded his imagination.

The matter of the Luzhou Cross-sea Bridge was led by Li Dakang, who even bypassed the provincial government and directly operated and approved it in Beijing, which made Governor Qin, who was in charge of major projects, very angry.

"Li Dakang doesn't follow the rules when doing things. He actually bypassed the provincial government to approve such a large project. Now, if the project fails, he will be held responsible."

Wu Zhensheng had a headache. The struggle among the provincial party committee leaders became increasingly intense as the term of office approached. Zhao Lichun was also very unruly. During the construction period of Luzhou, he actually went to his superiors to force a motion to transfer Liu Kaihe.

The new arrival, Li Dakang, was too radical in his actions. He followed Zhao Lichun's example and actually went beyond the provincial government to approve the matter himself.

Of course, Governor Wu also knew that the reason was because of Governor Qin. Governor Qin relied on his connections with his superiors and took Liu Kaihe to the capital to build relationships. During this period, Liu Kaihe witnessed Governor Qin's power and wanted to get closer to him. Somehow Zhao Lichun found out about this and after a period of operation, he actually forcibly drove Liu Kaihe away. This incident secretly brought the two heads of the provincial government, Wu Zhensheng and Governor Qin, together. They were also surprised at Zhao Lichun's skills and power.

In addition, Zhao Lichun has repeatedly used his prestige as the top leader to interfere in economic affairs. This is not the first time that the Luzhou Cross-sea Bridge has bypassed the provincial government. Governor Wu and Governor Qin are both very angry. Zhao Lichun sits in the position of top leader and naturally has an advantage. If the two of them do not unite, they are afraid that they will not be able to defeat Zhao Lichun at all.

"You can't look at it that way. This matter has caused a lot of excitement. If the higher-ups directly reject it, it will be a shame for our provincial government."

Governor Qin was a little annoyed. Li Dakang was the one who did it, but their provincial government had to share the shame. Governor Qin was so angry that he threw the pen in his hand on the table.

"I can't do anything about it. I don't have the nerve to ask Director Xue to change his mind.

I think Director Xue doesn’t approve of this matter.”

Director Xue is a senior ministerial-level cadre with extensive achievements in the economic field. He once served as the governor of a province and was highly regarded by senior leaders. Governor Qin was once Director Xue's subordinate and knew his temper. He was very principled. He believed that the Luzhou Cross-sea Bridge was a duplicate construction, so he put the overall situation first and really believed that the money was not worth spending. The political achievements of Li Dakang or Zhao Lichun were nothing in his eyes.

Governor Wu took a long puff of his cigarette. He was a local cadre who had been working in Handong for a long time. He had been working in Handong since he was in his twenties when he was discharged from the army. What was most lacking in Handong life was connections with higher-ups, and Governor Qin had strong connections in this regard.

Governor Wu has extensive experience and high prestige among local cadres. The two of them joined forces and were able to tie with Zhao Lichun.