Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 917 Careful Flattery

Municipal Committee?

Qi Tongwei thought about it.

"If he's a member of the Municipal Party Committee, then it's not impossible, but is he willing to go to a poor place like Tianzhou?"

After all, the provincial capital is the provincial capital. As the power center of a province, its natural advantages are self-evident.

Needless to say, the economic radiation power is important, but more importantly, it is the "geographical environment" of being in the core political circle and always within the vision radius of the provincial party committee leaders.

This is what Gao Yuliang said in the original drama - the "familiar people" around him.

The so-called "familiarity" is essentially the high-frequency interaction brought about by the shortening of physical distance, which enables the ability to be demonstrated intuitively, and the sense of trust is quietly accumulated through daily meetings and impression sedimentation.

In contrast, even if local officials have remarkable political achievements and their propaganda campaigns are strong, they cannot overcome the natural barrier of information attenuation. After all, leaders always have 30% reservations about the achievements of the people they have not seen.

This is also the underlying logic behind the significantly higher promotion rate of cadres in government agencies: the physical advantage of close proximity essentially builds irreplaceable trust capital.

Moreover, a deputy mayor of a provincial capital itself represents a political status that is superior to that of a local mayor.

Adhering to the default appointment principle of Chinese cadres, the next adjustment is that if they do not serve as executive or standing committee members in the provincial capital, they will go to provincial departments. Even if they go to the grassroots level, they will serve as the first or second in command in various places.

Isn't it putting the cart before the horse to go down and serve as a member of the Standing Committee?

Zhu Hongwen said: "Old leader, it is better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix.

Comrade Zhou Mi is still young.

Although the provincial capital has a high political status, the competition is also fierce. If he wants to achieve results and make decisions, he doesn't know when it will be his turn.

How could a young man like him be willing to waste time just to gain experience?"

This reason is valid.

Qi Tongwei did not express his opinion immediately, and seemed very hesitant. "Let me think about it."

In his heart, Qi Tongwei still recognized this Zhou Mi.

He has the face of a protagonist, but he is only in his early forties.

He is considered quite young among the department-level and bureau-level cadres, and is considered a relatively high-quality signing target.

However, as a leader, it is naturally not so easy to give an answer to a new subordinate.

This is called the art of controlling subordinates.

Zhu Hongwen knew that Qi Tongwei had generally agreed, and the next step would probably depend on Zhou Mi's performance.

After Zhou Mi came back, the two of them shared two small bottles of tiger bone wine, and Zhu Hongwen told Zhou Mi to leave.

"Old leader, please have a good rest. We will come to see you again in two days."

Qi Tongwei nodded slightly.

After leaving the hospital, Zhou Mi impatiently asked Zhu Hongwen, "Brother Zhu, does Mayor Qi have any instructions?"

Zhu Hongwen didn't stop walking, and glanced at Zhou Mi calmly, "I think it's almost right."

Zhou Mi was overjoyed and thanked Zhu Hongwen repeatedly, "Oh, Brother Zhu, thank you so much."

Zhu Hongwen interrupted the other party's happiness and said: "Don't be so quick to thank me. This matter is only half successful now. You can't relax yet."

"Halfway to success? What do you mean?"

"The old leader still has to see your performance, so during this period, while the old leader is still staying in the provincial capital for treatment, you should come over more often to show your attitude."

"How...how to express your attitude."

Zhu Hongwen took out a cigarette from his pocket and said, "It depends on your understanding. Our old leader is actually a very kind person.

As long as you behave obediently and show your loyalty so that he can see it, it will basically be done."

Zhou Mi suddenly understood, "Then I understand. Don't worry, I will never embarrass you."

Zhu Hongwen patted Zhou Mi and walked towards the car. Zhou Mi hurriedly trotted over and opened the car door for Zhu Hongwen.

Zhu Hongwen held onto the car door, then suddenly stopped and looked at Zhou Mi, saying with emotion, "Old Zhou, you'll have a lot of power this time.

You won't suffer any loss if you follow this one.

Going down may seem like a promotion but it is actually a demotion, but in fact there is a bright future ahead.

I’m afraid that in a few years, when I see you, I’ll have to call you leader.”

Zhou Mi was stunned for a moment, then said modestly: "Look at what you said. You are my mentor. No matter how high I climb in the future, I will always be your junior."

Zhu Hongwen turned his gaze towards the busy streets and said quietly, "Tianzhou is really a good place. Even though it doesn't look good now, it will definitely be better than the provincial capital in a few years.

Especially since Tianzhou also owns one of the largest coal mines in Hanjiang, I have a feeling that the coal mining industry will usher in new vitality in the future.

By then, Tianzhou will definitely be on the fast track."

Zhou Mi felt that Zhu Hongwen's words had a hidden meaning. "Yes, Beishan Steel is on the rise. With the rise of steel, the demand for coal mines will increase. You are really far-sighted."

"Hey, what's with your foresight? To be honest, I'm not really interested in the coal mining industry. This is what my son told me.

I have a son who is not interested in officialdom. He likes to study business matters, especially the coal mining industry.

This is a headache for me. I often tell him that the coal mining business is very risky. Although it makes money, it also carries a lot of risks. But he just likes it. There is really nothing I can do.

If Zhou Mi still doesn’t understand, he would be a fool.

"Brother Zhu, how can you say that? It's good for a child to have a hobby. You shouldn't discourage a child's talent.

So, when I get to Tianzhou, tell him to come see me. I'll introduce him to some veterans so he can learn from them. By then, he'll definitely make a difference in the coal mining industry."

Zhu Hongwen smiled and nodded, then got into the car.

……

The next day it was just dawn.

Qi Tongwei was sleeping soundly when he heard voices coming from the living room outside, which woke him up.

Qi Tongwei frowned.

You have to know that he was staying in the ward for high-ranking officials, and it was impossible for doctors and nurses to make such a low-level mistake.

Qi Tongwei rang the call bell, and a few seconds later, there was a knock on the door.

"Enter."

The nurse and Wang Wenjie entered the ward. To his surprise, Zhou Mi was with them.

"mayor."

"Mayor Qi."

Qi Tongwei was startled and looked at Zhou Mi, "Comrade Zhou Mi, why are you here?"

Zhou Mi explained, "Mayor Qi, this is what happened. When I came here yesterday, I saw Secretary Wang busy and working very hard. I happened to be on vacation these few days, so I thought I'd come over and help Secretary Wang."

Qi Tongwei looked at Wang Wenjie, who indeed looked exhausted.

Qi Tongwei has never been a secretary, but he knows that a secretary's job is to serve people.

This period of time was indeed difficult for him. Not only did he have to contact Beishan about matters, but he also had to take care of his personal affairs.

Hearing Zhou Mi's praise for him, Wang Wenjie didn't appreciate it and rushed over to say, "Mayor, I'm fine. I'm in good spirits."

It would be strange if Wang Wenjie appreciated it. Secretaries would be averse to their leaders thinking that they lacked energy. When Zhou Mi said this, he didn't think that he was helping him, but rather that he was trying to flatter him.

Qi Tongwei first waved the nurse to leave, and then asked what the two had talked about outside just now.

Wang Wenjie said: "Deputy Mayor Zhou told me to go back and rest and he would take over my shift. I disagreed and got a little louder..."

Qi Tongwei was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. How could he not know the other party's little thoughts?

"Comrade Zhou Mi, thank you for your kindness. We have Wenjie and the nurses here, so that's enough. You should just go and take care of your own business."