Nominal: The pinnacle of power began in the sixth province of Handong.

Chapter 21 Li Dakang's Invitation

Gao Yuliang was puzzled:

"Send police to Dafeng Factory? I know that place; it's very complicated, but Zhao Donglai from Jingzhou City has been keeping an eye on it. Minister Xia, why also send people with Qi Tongwei?"

"Based on public opinion, there may be conflict in the short term," Xia Qing said seriously.

"If a conflict breaks out and Director Qi is not present, it would be a dereliction of duty."

Gao Yuliang immediately understood the seriousness of the matter and realized that Xia Qing was giving Qi Tongwei a chance to prove himself.

And it wasn't just an opportunity for Qi Tongwei, but also an opportunity for me to impress Xia Qing.

Having understood this, Gao Yuliang immediately replied on the phone:

"Okay, I'll arrange for Qi Tongwei to send police officers from the Provincial Public Security Bureau to be stationed at Dafeng Factory."

"Thank you for your understanding, Secretary Yuliang." Xia Qing hung up the phone. Now, all that was left was to wait for the office to come up with a plan.

At the same time, Gao Yuliang called Qi Tongwei.

"Tongwei, quickly coordinate and send a police force to Dafeng Factory."

Qi Tongwei was somewhat puzzled and reluctantly said:

"Dafeng Factory, the one in Guangming District? Teacher, why would I send police there for no reason?"

"Foolish! This is Minister Xia's intention. If a conflict occurs, your immediate response as the provincial public security chief is a tangible achievement." Gao Yuliang finished the first part of his sentence, then deliberately lowered his voice to say the second:

"Besides, I don't want to say much about your relationship with the Shanshui Group. Having some people keep an eye on the Dafeng factory will prevent anything from happening that puts you in a passive position!"

Qi Tongwei fell silent. He wasn't stupid; he had indeed taken his teacher's words to heart.

Whether as the Director of the Public Security Bureau or a shareholder of the Shanshui Group.

We must pay close attention to the affairs of Dafeng Factory.

This is also an excellent opportunity to express our stance to Xia Qing.

After all, Xia Qing managed to protect himself from being a key target of Sha Ruijin's crackdown.

If he wants to be promoted to vice-provincial level in the future, he can only rely on Xia Qing!

Having figured this out, Qi Tongwei quickly made a statement and immediately arranged for police forces to be stationed at Dafeng Factory.

Gao Yuliang hung up the phone with a sense of relief.

Two days later.

Xia Qing led Lei Yu, along with the directors of the first and second cadre divisions and a group of cadres, to Guangming District.

The accommodation was arranged at the Guangming Grand Hotel, the most luxurious hotel in Guangming District.

As soon as they landed, Xia Qing immediately assigned tasks to Lei Yu.

Pay attention to the district-level government leaders who played an important role in the Guangmingfeng project.

Xia Qing, accompanied by liaison officer Xiao Duan, went straight to the command center of the Dafeng Factory land acquisition and demolition project.

Upon arriving at his destination, Xia Qing noticed a significant increase in police presence.

After asking around, I learned that these were police officers from the Provincial Public Security Bureau.

Dozens of people were deployed to every area around the Dafeng factory to ensure an immediate response.

Xia Qing nodded with satisfaction.

It seems that Gao Yuliang and Qi Tongwei took their words to heart.

Xia Qing strolled around the factory area and returned to the command post, only to suddenly realize that something was wrong.

Where is the commander-in-chief, Sun Liancheng?

After Xia Qing inquired with Secretary-General Zou of the Guangming District Government, who was stationed at the command post, she left the office.

The reply was that District Chief Sun was ill and recuperating at home.

Xia Qing shook her head with a wry smile.

The Dafeng Factory was on the verge of collapse, and the commander-in-chief was not even at his post.

The lazy officials that Secretary Sha mentioned were probably referring to Sun Liancheng.

However, Xia Qing understood Sun Liancheng's difficulties.

Xia Qing was perfectly aware of Li Dakang's scheme.

In the early stages, Li Dakang was focused on attracting investment, achieving political success, and developing the Guangmingfeng project into an economic hub in Handong.

Taking big steps naturally involves some short-sightedness and a desire for quick success.

Originally, as a link in the Shanshui Group's interest chain, Ding Yizhen, as the overall commander, could have kept some things under control, allowing the Guangming Peak project to proceed normally.

As soon as Ding Yizhen fled, the Guangmingfeng project immediately collapsed.

Many things simply couldn't move forward without Ding Yizhen's coordination.

Li Dakang was fully aware of this.

But he would never admit his mistake.

Ding Yizhen fled, and Li Dakang quickly distanced himself from the situation.

Next, he used forceful methods to push the Guangming Peak project to be implemented, and dumped the mess on his subordinates.

In Li Dakang's eyes, it doesn't matter what Ding Yizhen is, what Shanshui Group is, or what Dafeng Factory is.

As soon as Dafeng Factory is demolished, Shanshui Group's project will begin construction.

Once the Guangming Peak project was successfully completed, all its flaws ceased to be flaws and were merely described as "twists and turns."

With glaring achievements on the table, one good thing can cover up a hundred bad things.

In this way, Li Dakang can land safely in this matter and look forward to the position of governor.

The difficulties can be handled by the subordinates.

To put it bluntly, Sun Liancheng is just a scapegoat.

Xia Qing did not intend to make things difficult for Sun Liancheng.

The key is to avoid large-scale conflicts and to identify outstanding cadres from them.

Therefore, Xia Qing left a message for Sun Liancheng through Secretary-General Zou's WeChat:

"No matter how difficult it is, people must be on duty; that's the basic requirement."

After gaining a preliminary understanding of the situation at the Dafeng Factory project command center.

Xia Qing returned to the Guangming Hotel and waited for the research teams to return.

At eight o'clock, the research team returned one after another.

Xia Qing organized a brief exchange of information.

It was discovered that the leading cadres of the district's petition, housing and construction, human resources and social security, and land and resources departments were all quite capable of handling matters.

They consistently mediated and kept the situation at Dafeng Factory within the factory's premises.

But the difficulties are the same.

The workers want more, but the group doesn't pay them.

We can't expect the government to pay for it.

Therefore, the officials in Guangming District could only offer kind words of advice and try their best to appease the situation.

Xia Qing wrote down the list of these cadres, intending to submit it to the Standing Committee after the Dafeng Factory incident had temporarily subsided, for the purpose of promotion and further utilization.

After doing all this, Xia Qing fell into deep thought again.

Thanks to the hard work of the cadres in Guangming District, the situation at Dafeng Factory was prevented from worsening.

But dragging it out isn't a good idea.

Just now.

Xia Qing's phone suddenly rang. After answering, Li Dakang's voice came from the other end of the line:

"Minister Xia, hello! You've come to Guangming District without even letting me know!"

Xia Qing responded with a smile:

"Secretary Sha asked me to come and check on the performance of cadres in Guangming District. Secretary Dakang, what are your instructions?"

Afterwards, Li Dakang and Xia Qing exchanged pleasantries.

This indicates the purpose of the call.

The Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee has decided to convene the fourth symposium for workers of the Dafeng Factory tomorrow.

Li Dakang will attend in person, and the top leaders of key positions in Guangming District will also participate.

Upon learning that Xia Qing had come to check on the performance of cadres, Li Dakang invited Xia Qing to attend the meeting, so that he could see firsthand the spirit of the cadres in Jingzhou City and Guangming District in their work and entrepreneurship.

After thinking for a few seconds, Xia Qing readily agreed.

He also wanted to go to the factory and get to know the workers at Dafeng Factory better.

Let's see what's going on.

Seeing that Xia Qing agreed so readily, Li Dakang also readily agreed that he would send a car to pick up Xia Qing and her party from the Guangming Hotel early the next morning.

After finalizing the agreement, the two hung up the phone.

Xia Qing slowly walked to the window of the hotel room, drew back the curtains, and gazed into the distance.

In the darkness, the lights and torches of Dafeng Factory proclaimed that it would never bow down.

But Xia Qing only felt it was ironic.

The torch symbolizing rebellion—but how much selfishness is mixed behind it?