Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 228 For the sake of progress, I, Gao Yuliang, have no way out!

"Don't worry, I promise to complete the mission!"

"I can't guarantee that it will be world-class."

"Making something that meets your requirements is easy, isn't it?"

Cai Xiaohua was full of confidence.

In the past, despite insufficient funding and a lack of talent, we still overcame numerous difficulties in developing military engines.

Today, Zhao Ruilong not only provides ample human, material, and financial support.

They even provided us with a development plan that clearly listed the parameters and indicators, and pointed out the technical challenges and research directions.

If this can't be resolved in two years, then what kind of aviation giant and engineering academician is Cai Xiaohua?

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ruilong smiled with satisfaction.

The perception that China's technology lags behind the West, and that the West cannot fabricate information, is deeply ingrained in the minds of countless people.

Cai Xiaohua would never believe that if the United States dared to falsify the performance parameters of military aircraft engines, how could it possibly think that the civilian aircraft engines it wanted to build were world-class?

Since he imagines the West to be too powerful and the Dragon Kingdom still has many shortcomings, let him strive hard with the mindset of catching up!

One day in the future, when the West reveals its own secrets or through rigorous scientific analysis and comparison, Cai Xiaohua will realize that the so-called craftsmanship and meticulousness of the West are nothing but an illusion.

Driven by profit, they'll boast about anything and fabricate anything, such as buying metal bushings that cost a dozen yuan with free shipping for tens of thousands of US dollars.

As for so-called advanced weapons, they dare to boast in all sorts of ways, as long as they can get funding. Whether they can actually be built or what their performance is really like is completely unimportant.

"Okay, then it's a deal!"

"But it's getting late, let's go, we should head back to Jingzhou!"

Cai Xiaohua suddenly realized what was happening.

Suddenly it dawned on me that, according to the itinerary, I still needed to rush back to Jingzhou.

Zhao Ruilong's father, Zhao Lichun, the top official of Handong Province, will also meet with the research team he leads.

Everyone else has already left; how can I stay here and watch the construction?

"Okay, okay, let's go!"

The two quickly set off for the minibus parked by the roadside.

However, before they even reached the minibus, Zhao Ruilong noticed Gao Yuliang's car.

In the original drama, Chen Qingquan, who loved learning foreign languages ​​but was still very honest and pure at this time, smiled at him from afar.

"Engineer Cai, why don't you get in the car and enjoy the air conditioning for a while? I'm going to have a chat with Secretary Chen."

"Okay, then go ahead!"

Zhao Ruilong strode towards Chen Qingquan.

"Gao Shuji would like to have a few words with you."

Chen Qingquan smiled slightly and quickly opened the rear seat door.

Zhao Ruilong got into the car and was immediately surprised.

It's normal that the driver wasn't in the car.

But Chen Qingquan was Gao Yuliang's most trusted chief secretary.

Not only did he not get on the bus, but he also walked a few steps away to smoke.

It seems they're about to have a very private conversation, even Chen Qingquan is avoiding it.

Therefore, Zhao Ruilong's title is naturally different.

"What's wrong, Uncle?"

Gao Yuliang, who was originally looking at the construction site, turned around and glanced at Zhao Ruilong.

"I've thought about it carefully, and I think it's better to tell you these two things in person."

"Firstly, I have been in Luzhou for quite some time and have established a certain foundation. Now, with the support of you two, I am ready to stir up a storm in Luzhou."

"No destruction, no construction. To completely change our style, we naturally need new people to replace the old. So I'm going to take action against the Huang family, who have been entrenched in Luzhou for many years. You and Huang Wusheng had better cut ties as soon as possible."

Zhao Ruilong was stunned.

I know that Gao Yuliang is very eager to improve himself.

He particularly wanted to take advantage of the numerous large-scale projects and the good opportunity to invest in Luzhou, to achieve something significant, so that he could be transferred to the provincial capital, Jingzhou.

But Zhao Ruilong never expected that Gao Yuliang's determination to improve was so great.

How dare they attack the Huang family of Luzhou!

Not to mention Huang Wusheng himself, who has been investing and doing business for many years and is a representative of outstanding private entrepreneurs in Luzhou.

His brother, Huang Wucheng, is the deputy secretary and mayor of Lüzhou City, a clear second-in-command.

Gao Yuliang dared to take down such a local bigwig.

As expected, Qi Tongwei's evaluation of Teacher Gao in the original drama was correct.

Gao Yuliang was an exceptionally outstanding politician in Handong.

His determination and skill are unmatched by ordinary people.

It also happened in the original series.

When he was transferred from Luzhou to Jingzhou, Chen Qingquan, his favorite secretary, was assigned to the Jingzhou Intermediate People's Court.

Afterwards, he repeatedly spoke to Chen Qingquan and gave him a lot of care, which enabled Chen Qingquan to make rapid progress and soon become the vice dean.

But Chen Qingquan kept it a secret from him, engaging in illicit relationships with women. He not only frequently went to the Shanshui Manor to learn foreign languages, but also brought his lover into his workplace.

After the incident, Li Dakang was quickly placed under investigation.

Originally, Li Dakang wanted to apologize to Gao Yuliang, but Gao Yuliang instead scolded Chen Qingquan and completely severed ties with him.

Upon realizing this, Zhao Ruilong naturally understood.

Mature and excellent politicians are all sophisticated in their self-interest, knowing when to advance and retreat, and understanding how to make choices.

He will side with and flatter whoever can help him advance.

on the contrary.

That is a pawn that can be discarded at any time, and whose relationship can be completely severed.

Come to think of it, how could Gao Yuliang have had such a smooth career if he hadn't been well-versed in the ways of officialdom?

In the original drama, he even rose to the high positions of Deputy Secretary and Secretary of Political and Legal Affairs of Handong Province!

nowadays.

With his keen sense of smell and forward-thinking vision, Gao Yuliang clearly knew that he had a great chance of making progress.

They got the high-speed rail for him themselves.

I also invested in his high-tech projects.

As long as the services are provided well, Luzhou's GDP growth rate will surely rank among the top in the province.

Add to that their strong personal relationship, and he even calls her "uncle"...

Why should Gao Yuliang worry about not making progress?

The elimination of the Huang family in Luzhou was not only intended to genuinely change the grassroots work style in Luzhou, which would help to purify the business environment and better develop a high-quality economy, but it also served as a sign of actively aligning with his father, Zhao Lichun.

Given so many benefits, why keep the Huang family of Lüzhou around?

If we don't kill him as a pledge of loyalty, are we supposed to keep him around for the New Year?

"What's wrong? Do you have some kind of deep entanglement with the Huang family of Luzhou?"

Gao Yuliang asked with some concern.

"of course not!"

Zhao Ruilong smiled calmly and said, "We don't have much personal interaction, and our business cooperation is all legal and compliant."

"For example, the PHS (Personal Handyphone System) business, chain internet cafe business, MP3 sales business, etc. in Luzhou, including the civil engineering of this construction site, are all handled by Luzhou Haitian Construction."

"So even if the Huang family really collapses, it will only affect my business a little, but I won't suffer much loss, so you can rest assured."

Gao Yuliang breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

He was afraid that the relationship between Zhao Ruilong and the Huang family of Luzhou was too complicated.

"That's true. It's still a while. You've only been out for a year, so it's impossible for your relationship with Huang Wusheng and the others to develop rapidly."

"Moreover, he has deep roots and extensive connections in Luzhou City, and he wouldn't need you to get involved in his illegal business dealings."

Zhao Ruilong scoffed, "Even if you asked me to participate, I wouldn't be interested!"

"Now I'm only interested in high technology. If Huilong Real Estate and Huilong Hotel hadn't been established early, with many projects and a lot of employees, I wouldn't even want to get involved in real estate and catering/accommodation businesses."

"Huang Wusheng, relying on his connections, built the Haitian Nightclub, which attracts a large number of high-ranking officials, wealthy businessmen and celebrities every day. It can be said that it makes a fortune every day, but this kind of money is destined to come quickly and go quickly!"

Gao Yuliang nodded with a forced smile.

"Yes, such shady businesses are not only unstable, but also cannot be conducted openly."

"Moreover, once prostitution is involved, it is inevitable that good people will be forced into prostitution and forced to buy and sell, which will lead to organized crime and violence."

"In addition, he has many shady businesses, such as running casinos, lending money at high interest rates, and monopolizing passenger transport routes."

"You probably never dreamed that his underlings actually controlled all the major slaughterhouses in Luzhou City, monopolizing the slaughter and supply of live pigs. Anyone who dared to steal and sell pigs from other places would be severely beaten."

"..."

Zhao Ruilong chuckled to himself.

"Holy crap, really? They're even trying to monopolize this kind of business? Competing with small vendors for their livelihood? That's so low-class!"

Gao Yuliang chuckled and said, "Don't underestimate these businesses. Food is the most important thing for people. Every day, ordinary people need to buy and consume a lot of pork. Once a monopoly is formed, it can be a business that makes a fortune every day."

Zhao Ruilong nodded and said, "That makes sense. But they've been ruthlessly profiting for so long, they should have been taken down long ago. They've been entrenched in Luzhou City for so many years, who knows how much dirty money they've made."

"We don't know yet. Once Qi Tongwei has rounded them up, a detailed investigation will reveal just how much they've amassed!"

Gao Yuliang turned slightly to the side and quickly changed the subject.

"The second thing I want to tell you is that after I deal with the Huang family in Luzhou, I plan to focus on improving the business environment and strive to become a benchmark for high-tech enterprise services."

"I know that the most core and valuable asset of high-tech companies is talent, so I plan to organize talent recruitment fairs, build talent apartments, and provide supporting medical and educational support."

"Like this area, in the future, with the research, development, manufacturing, and testing of aero engines, a large number of scientific and technical personnel will inevitably move in. We can't do without building apartments, schools, and hospitals..."

Gao Yuliang succinctly and quickly explained his thoughts.

Zhao Ruilong was truly stunned this time.

Providing supporting services is the primary responsibility of Lüzhou City.

But giving them priority and special care... that's no ordinary thing.

Gao Yuliang, Gao Yuliang!

You're really ruthless!

They eradicated the Huang family, who had plagued Lüzhou for many years, and then curry favor with the powerful Zhao family.

Judging from your attitude, it's as if you practically have "I want to improve" written all over your forehead.

"If there's anything else you need me to do, just let me know!"

Gao Yuliang smiled as he looked at Zhao Ruilong.

He had a kind and approachable appearance.

But in Zhao Ruilong's view...

His question and his expression.

The subtext is, 'As long as he can improve, I'll let him do anything.'

"Uh... if you really do what you just said, you'll have already done me a huge favor. I have no other requests."

Gao Yuliang nodded slightly.

"Alright, since you agree, I'll do it that way."

"If you ever think of anything else you need, feel free to call me anytime."

Zhao Ruilong nodded emphatically.

Today's Gao Yuliang is completely different from when he first approached him for approval of the food court project.

and so……

It is meaningless to describe a politician as good or bad.

They will have completely different attitudes at different times and under different circumstances.

Everything depends on whether it is in one's own interest.

After all, power is only accountable to the source of its power.

Whoever gives politicians power, politicians will obey and be loyal to them.

If he cannot defy fate and his father Zhao Lichun is promoted in name only and demoted in reality, just like in the original drama, and fails in the struggle, Gao Yuliang will certainly not remain loyal.

The fact that she's not pressuring him to marry Lu Yike is probably because she's prepared for things to turn sour in the future and they might become strangers.

"By the way, your 29th birthday is in a few days."

"I don't have anything good to give you, so I'll just give you a book!"

"I heard that you've really enjoyed reading since you got out of prison. I think you'll like this one too."

As he spoke, Gao Yuliang opened his briefcase and handed Zhao Ruilong a brand-new copy of "1587, A Year of No Significance".

Actually, Zhao Ruilong had a rough idea when he said "a book".

In the original drama, Gao Yuliang was a great lover of studying the history of the Ming Dynasty, especially the book "1587".

In order to corrupt and subdue him, Zhao Ruilong and Du Bozhong in the original drama meticulously trained the Gao Xiaoqin and Gao Xiaofeng sisters.

It wasn't just about etiquette and conversation; they even hired a history professor to cram in the history of the Ming Dynasty, which ultimately helped Gao Xiaofeng win over Gao Yuliang.

of course.

How could the exceptionally intelligent Gao Yuliang not know that this was a honey trap?

In order to make progress faster and to curry favor with the Zhao family, his best option was to play along with their scheme.

And now...

Zhao Ruilong doesn't need to have Gao Xiaofeng seduce Gao Yuliang for the sake of the food court project.

On the contrary, Gao Yuliang devoted himself wholeheartedly to serving his own scientific and technological projects.

He even gave me a copy of "The Fifteenth Year of Wanli".

This book not only tells history, but also analyzes human nature, elucidates the way of being an official, and subtly points out how the Ming Dynasty declined...

"Thank you, Uncle. However, history books are generally quite obscure and difficult to understand. If there are any parts I don't understand later, please don't hesitate to teach me!"

Zhao Ruilong waved the book in his hand, his smile carrying a deeper meaning.

Gao Yuliang chuckled and said, "Don't worry, if there's anything you don't understand, we can discuss and study it together anytime."

Zhao Ruilong laughed and said, "Alright, Engineer Cai and the others are waiting for me to return to Jingzhou. Let's talk another day!"

"Sure, go ahead!"

Gao Yuliang waved his hand.

Only after Zhao Ruilong got out of the car, closed the door, and walked away did his smile fade, replaced by a somber expression.

"Given the current rapid development of Handong Province, it is impossible for Secretary Zhao Lichun to serve two consecutive terms. He was transferred from Handong in 2011, and it is very likely that he will be promoted after this term expires."

"So I have to make achievements and get promoted to the provincial capital Jingzhou before he is transferred, so that I may be able to enter the provincial party committee in the future. Otherwise, with the death of Secretary Liang Qunfeng and the promotion of Secretary Zhao Lichun, who can I rely on to help me advance?"

He who does not plan for the future will have trouble in the present!

Gao Yuliang knew that Li Dakang must have the same idea.

Time waits for no one; we must act first!

soon.

The minibus in front slowly started moving away.

Chen Qingquan waved goodbye to Zhao Ruilong, threw away his cigarette butt and stubbed it out, then quickly returned to his car.

"Gao Shuji, shall we go back to the office now?"

"No, have Qi Tongwei arrange a place for us to have lunch together."

Gao Yuliang was still a little worried.

After all, they were going to take action against the Huang family, who were deeply entrenched in Luzhou City.

This is going to be a tough battle; we must plan carefully before acting and annihilate them in one fell swoop.

Inside the departing minibus, Zhao Ruilong was flipping through the book Gao Yuliang had given him when his phone suddenly vibrated.

Upon seeing the caller ID, Zhao Ruilong couldn't help but sneer.

There are some things that science simply cannot explain.

For example, you might be walking on the street without making a sound, but then you get a phone call just as you're about to enter the elevator.

When I don't light a cigarette, the bus never comes; but as soon as I take a couple of puffs, the bus arrives.

People you don't usually see suddenly appear when people start gossiping...

And now.

Huang Wusheng, whom I hadn't contacted in the few days I'd been in Luzhou, was about to be dealt with by Gao Yuliang, yet he called me instead.

Could it be that he's already gotten wind of it?

But this possibility is not high. Gao Yuliang had just talked to him, which was essentially an attempt to gain his support.

The operation hasn't even started yet, how could Huang Wusheng have the ability to foresee the future?

"Brother Ruilong, this is Huang Wusheng. Are you free tonight? I'd like to invite you to our club for a drink, and while we're at it, to enjoy the song and dance performance choreographed by the new girls!"

Zhao Ruilong laughed and said, "Oh dear, what a coincidence! I'm already on my way back to Jingzhou. Let's do it another day. I'll be back in a few days, and then we can have a good drink together."

Zhao Ruilong couldn't help but think to himself, "How can we have a drink in a few days?"

Huang Wusheng, you'd better wait for Gao Yuliang to treat you to a pot of wine!