Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 1123 The Turmoil in Dongjiang (2)

“That is a problem.” Ge Chongzhi nodded. “How about this, I’ll find someone for you here and parachute them down.”

Zheng Bingyi pondered for a moment and said, "Elder Ge, I have a more suitable candidate than Liu Chongtian."

Ge Chongzhi asked, "Who?"

“I mentioned it to you before.”

Ge Chongzhi thought for a moment, "You mean Qi Tongwei?"

"Yes, that's him. This comrade is very capable and has served as a firefighter many times. If we can bring him to Dongjiang, I think we can definitely solve this crisis."

Ge Chongzhi laughed and said, "Well, Bingyi, you've been waiting for me here." After a moment of thought, he said, "I'm afraid this will be difficult. To be honest, many comrades are interested in this comrade."

His appointment has been under discussion.

Comrade Baichuan and I have never stopped trying to persuade him, but judging from what others say, it seems there's little hope.

Zheng Bingyi said, "Elder Ge, you were referring to the past. The situation is different now. He probably has no choice but to come."

Placing Comrade Tongwei elsewhere would be like adding icing on the cake, but placing him in Dongjiang is like sending charcoal in snowy weather.

Ge Chongzhi hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed, "Alright, alright, how about this, I'll go to Secretary Gu's place now. I can't guarantee whether it will work out or not, but I'll do my best."

You shouldn't just place your hopes on Qi Tongwei; think more about whether there are any other solutions.

Zheng Bingyi replied, "Yes, Elder Ge."

After hanging up the phone, Zheng Bingyi pondered for a moment.

He felt that besides Qi Tongwei, he really couldn't find a second suitable person.

He doesn't have many people in the province who are of much use to him.

It's not that he lacks ability, but rather that he cannot be trusted. Using him rashly might backfire.

Qi Tongwei is different; not only is he highly capable, but he also has a strong background.

The important thing is that the other party is from Handong, and has no connection with Dongjiang. As long as they come over, they will naturally be part of the secretary's faction.

It was entirely beneficial to him.

He had been trying to poach people for a while, and now it seems he has no choice but to take this person.

After thinking for a moment, Zheng Bingyi made another call to Beijing.

This call was made to Chen Baichuan, the former Party Secretary of Dongjiang Province.

After retiring from his position as Secretary of the Dongjiang Provincial Party Committee, Chen Baichuan went on to become Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

Although he didn't have much real power, he still had a lot of prestige.

If you can gain the other party's support, the success rate will likely be much higher.

After the call connected, Zheng Bingyi exchanged pleasantries before reporting on the issues concerning Qi Quansheng.

Chen Baichuan flew into a rage, "What's wrong with Qi Quansheng? How come he can't even manage the people around him? Huh?" He then asked, "Comrade Bingyi, tell me honestly, is he corrupt too?"

Zheng Bingyi said, "Comrade Baichuan, I really can't answer your question right now, because there is currently no direct evidence to prove that Comrade Quansheng is corrupt."

However, judging from the fact that he dared to return to China after receiving the news, I think he should be fine.

"Should we? Comrade Bingyi, I think we shouldn't look at Qi Quansheng's problem with subjective opinions."

We still need to investigate, we need to investigate thoroughly. If he has any problems, then we should punish him severely according to Party discipline and national laws.

If there are no problems, then with his wife and daughter losing their lives one after another, he should bear undeniable responsibility; at the very least, he shouldn't be able to continue serving as the municipal party secretary.

Chen Baichuan said with righteous indignation, "Comrade Bingyi, you don't need to have any psychological burden or concerns."

Don't worry that I'll have a problem with him just because I promoted him.

I can be very frank with you today: my attitude towards corruption has always been consistent.

Regardless of my relationship with him, once corruption is involved, he becomes my enemy, an enemy of the Party and the people.

Well then, Comrade Bingyi, I have a suggestion for you and the Dongjiang Provincial Party Committee: bring up Qi Quanshenggui as soon as possible and investigate him thoroughly.

We cannot afford to be complacent and give corrupt officials an opportunity to exploit us.

Zheng Bingyi said, "Comrade Baichuan, rest assured, our provincial party committee is already studying this matter."

However, I think we should be cautious in dealing with Comrade Quansheng.

Jingzhou is, after all, an important economic city in our province, and it has a history of political turmoil. I worry that hastily regulating it would have a huge impact on Jingzhou's economic development.

Chen Baichuan paused for a moment, then said the same thing as Ge Chongzhi, "To be honest, this is indeed a difficult problem."

Seeing the silence on the phone, Zheng Bingyi then revealed his purpose, "So, Comrade Baichuan, our primary task is still to find a way to ensure a smooth transition in Jingzhou."

It doesn't matter if one or two cadres fall; the most important thing is to prevent Jingzhou from regressing again. Otherwise, I will truly become an enemy of the Party and the people.

Chen Baichuan seemed to have sensed something was amiss. "Comrade Bingyi, do you want me to persuade Qi Quansheng to prioritize the overall situation and gracefully relinquish his power?"

Zheng Bingyi said, "I do have this idea, but I'm worried that Comrade Quansheng might have some resistance."

As you know, he has served as the Secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee for seven years and enjoys extremely high prestige in Jingzhou.

Especially among the common people, they trust him. If he doesn't cooperate, I'm afraid our work will be very difficult.

Chen Baichuan hummed in agreement: "Yes, what you said makes a lot of sense. No problem, I'll make this call."

Zheng Bingyi said gratefully, "Comrade Baichuan, on behalf of the Dongjiang Provincial Committee, I thank you! Thank you!"

"No need for thanks. In any case, I'm the one who promoted him to this position. If he really becomes corrupt, I'm also responsible. I'm just doing what I should do."

After saying that, Chen Baichuan casually inquired about the successor's identity, "By the way, Comrade Bingyi, have you decided on the successor? Who is it?"

Zheng Bingyi said, "I haven't decided yet. I do have someone in mind, but it's hard to decide on this particular comrade."

"Not easy to decide? Who is it?"

"His name is Qi Tongwei. He is a comrade who has just stepped down from his post in Hanjiang. I plan to transfer him to Dongjiang to serve as the vice governor of Dongjiang Province and the secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee."

"Qi Tongwei?" Chen Baichuan was taken aback. After he stepped down to the second line, he lost touch with many things and stopped caring about them, so he had never heard of the name Qi Tongwei.

Zheng Bingyi hurriedly explained, "Oh, this is a very capable cadre. He was only thirty-two years old when he was promoted to the vice-provincial level."

Upon hearing that he was a 32-year-old deputy provincial-level official, Chen Baichuan suddenly realized, "Oh, it's him. I've heard about his deeds. He's an outstanding comrade."

A 32-year-old deputy provincial-level official is highly sought after by various provinces; it's indeed difficult to appoint one. Are you suggesting I lend a hand?

"I'll have to trouble you with this."

"No problem, for the development of Dongjiang, I'll put aside my old face."