Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 587 Northern Central Axis

"Old Pei, I have an idea." Yu Huabei said.

Pei Yihong glanced at Yu Huabei calmly and said, "Tell me."

Yu Huabei said, "I'm wondering if it's a bit of a waste of talent for two comrades from Beishan to be placed in the same city with such strong abilities?"

Pei Yihong asked: "What do you think?"

"I think we could transfer one to Wenshan. Tianzhou has been strengthened, hasn't it? With the addition of Wenshan, three neighboring cities would form a northern central axis, concentrating strength and radiating throughout the north. We could even make all three members of the provincial government's Party leadership group. This way, the provincial party committee and government's control over the north would be much stronger, making it easier to coordinate and achieve common development."

Pei Yihong immediately saw through Yu Huabei's little thoughts. These two moves really had some skills.

The previous statement can be seen as the other party trying to take credit. If the provincial party committee had adopted Yu Huabei's opinion and the six northern cities had risen, Yu Huabei's suggestion would have been a great contribution.

It gets even more interesting later on.

The Northern Central Axis, a member of the provincial government's party group! This is probably to form a small government, preparing to divide Zhao Anbang's power.

Pei Yihong didn't point it out, but pretended to ponder for a moment, nodded, and followed the other party's line of thought. "Your idea is not bad, but the personnel issue is difficult to arrange. Wenshan's team has your capable man Tian Fengyi. I can't take down the mayor you pushed so hard for. If he doesn't go, it won't make sense for me to transfer Qi Tongwei to Wenshan. We can't have two mayors in one city."

Yu Huabei thought for a moment and said, "Old Pei, I have two suggestions on this. One is to adjust Liu Zhuangfu's position. Comrade Zhuangfu's health has been declining in recent years, and he was recently hospitalized. He is no longer able to take on the responsibility of Wenshan's development. It would be better to let him retire early and recuperate in the rear."

Pei Yihong agreed and said, "There's no problem adjusting Liu Zhuangfu, but who will be the secretary of the Wenshan Municipal Party Committee?"

Yu Huabei suggested, "How about letting Tian Fengyi take over? Comrade Fengyi has been in charge of the work while Comrade Zhuangfu was in the hospital, so he has no shortage of experience."

Pei Yihong waved his hand. "That's inappropriate. He hasn't even completed a full term as mayor and hasn't achieved any outstanding results. If he's promoted to municipal party secretary mid-term, other comrades might have objections."

Pei Yihong's refusal did not surprise Yu Huabei. Although this was the most ideal situation in Yu Huabei's mind, it was too difficult. Not to mention Pei Yihong, if the other party was not one of his own, he probably would not have recommended it.

"Then let Comrade Anxia be transferred to Wenshan to serve as the municipal party secretary?" Yu Huabei made a second suggestion.

Unexpectedly, Pei Yihong still smiled and waved his hand, "That's even more impossible. Beishan has the largest number of laid-off workers and the situation is the most serious. We still need the help of Comrade Anxia to do a good job in resettling hundreds of thousands of laid-off workers."

Yu Huabei said, "Old Pei, when we form the Northern Central Axis, aren't we also leveraging his power to drive the other five cities? Being in Wenshan won't affect his performance."

Pei Yihong said, "Old Yu, you've overestimated Comrade Anxia's abilities, and also overestimated Handong Province's abilities. You know, Handong Province also has heavy industry. Although they've been ahead of us in reforms in recent years, they've only taken a few extra steps. Being able to absorb tens of thousands of laid-off workers for us is already quite good. We can't push our luck any further and make things difficult for Comrade Jiyun."

Yu Huabei didn't give up and came up with another idea. "Then let Qi Tongwei serve as the secretary of the Wenshan Municipal Party Committee. Since we can make an exception to serve as acting mayor, then we can make an exception to serve as acting secretary as well. If he performs well, we'll make him a full-time employee."

Pei Yihong still disagreed, "Old Yu, this is even more impossible. Acting as mayor of Beishan City is already very impressive. If he acts as the acting municipal party secretary, this would be a big break and would inevitably cause unnecessary trouble.

Besides, if Comrade Tong Wei is the Deputy Secretary and Tian Fengyi is the Mayor, who will listen to whom? This would be a joke." Then he said earnestly, "Old Yu, I agree with your suggestion, but shouldn't we also pay attention to personnel arrangements?

It doesn't matter if Wenshan develops slowly, but we must not cross the political red line; this is a matter of principle."

Yu Huabei sighed and said worriedly, "Old Pei, you know I used to be the secretary of the Wenshan Municipal Party Committee. I have deep feelings for Wenshan. I feel bad that it hasn't developed. How about this, I will take on this responsibility. At worst, I can retire a few years early."

Pei Yihong was stunned and looked at Yu Huabei seriously, secretly wondering whether Yu Huabei's words were sincere or insincere.

If they really mean it, then the other party is very decisive.

However, Pei Yihong thought about it and rejected Yu Huabei's idea. "Forget it, don't you always say to give the Wenshan team more time? I think it makes sense. If there is still no improvement in a few years, it will be much easier for us to redeploy them.

Besides, if Beishan develops first, it will also benefit Wenshan. As long as Wenshan officials can seize this favorable opportunity, they will surely achieve some results."

Yu Huabei was very disappointed. Pei Yihong seemed to be comforting himself, but in fact he had already raised the flag to support Zhao Anbang.

But what else could he say? Unless Tian Fengyi was replaced with Qi Tongwei.

This is probably even more impossible.

First of all, Tian Fengyi was promoted by himself. Last week, he praised Wenshan for its major road construction and preparation for the goal of becoming a well-off society in front of Pei Yihong. He couldn't slap himself in the face again now.

Secondly, Qi Tongwei had just obtained the investment when the leadership was replaced. What would the comrades below think? Would they think that he deliberately let Tian Fengyi reap the benefits?

Just as he was thinking, the tempting aroma of food in the air interrupted Yu Huabei's thoughts. When he looked up, he arrived at the No. 5 courtyard where he, the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee, lived.

Pei Yihong also smelled it and praised, "Old Yu, your nanny's cooking skills are getting better and better. The fragrance has even drifted outside."

Yu Huabei was about to say something modest when Pei Yihong saw a brand new Audi in the courtyard with the Wenshan No. 2 license plate prominently displayed on it. He suddenly said, "I thought so! It turns out that Tian Fengyi is here."

Yu Huabei also saw it, and could only force a smile and said, "Yes, I'm not the designated Wenshan. He insisted on coming to report to me on his work. I told him that I only play a supporting role and don't give any practical instructions. If there are any problems, report to Comrade Anbang first. He said he didn't expect Anbang to go to Beishan, so he came to me in vain."

Pei Yihong laughed and said, "How can that be? You still have to give instructions. You are the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee, and this is your responsibility. You can't just leave everything to Comrade Bingyi and Anbang."

He added, "Old Yu, you just mentioned strengthening Wenshan. I think Wenshan is developing quite well now. However, I must say one thing: we Red Star Party members must have the spirit of worrying about the world before we worry about ourselves, and then rejoicing in the world's happiness. This must not be reversed."

After saying that, he patted Yu Huabei on the shoulder and left his back to Yu Huabei.