Chapter 1723: Showing your noble hand

Liu Fusheng said, "Mr. Chen is too modest. There are only a few workers like you. Your Shengtang Group has a strong influence in Chaojiang. Hai Changchun of Sino-Ocean International did not go to the airport to greet me today. I guess he is just following your lead, right?"

Chen Minghao waved his hand and said, "Secretary Liu, you misunderstood. We have never communicated with Sino-Ocean Group. This was completely Hai Changchun's personal behavior."

"Hai Changchun is a pragmatic person. There are only two types of people who can catch his eye: those who hold the power of the clan and those who hold the real power of the local area. You just came here, and he doesn't know you well enough."

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "So, he thinks that I, the secretary of the Chaojiang Municipal Party Committee, no longer have any real power?"

Chen Minghao said: "The Chaojiang area has always been xenophobic. The parachuted municipal party committee secretary or other leaders rarely have much say, because the grassroots here belong to various clans. The only people who can negotiate with the clans are those who are also from the clan."

"To give a simple example, a group fight can be stopped by a local leader with just a phone call, but for an outside leader, it may take a lot of police officers to suppress it by force."

"Gang fight?" Liu Fusheng didn't know why Chen Minghao gave this example.

Chen Minghao said: "When Chaojiang people fight, they like to call their friends. There will often be dozens or even hundreds of people fighting. Because the two sides belong to different clans, no one will allow their own people to be bullied by outsiders, so they will protect the interests of the clan at all costs."

"Ordinary quarrels, conflicts, disputes over land, water sources, and even feng shui issues of ancestral graves can all lead to mass incidents. These issues are often resolved by the heads of the clans sitting together for meetings, drinking tea in the ancestral hall, and resolving the issues according to the rules. The government and judicial organs usually do not intervene."

Liu Fusheng pondered: "The local government can't just do nothing, right?"

Chen Minghao said: "Local governments are very useful because there are many officials in government departments who are members of various clans. As long as they come forward, it means that a certain force of the clan has come forward. As long as the clan behind you is strong enough, you can perfectly solve the problems you want to deal with."

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "This sounds a bit absurd."

Chen Minghao said: "The folk customs are like this. It is easy to adapt to local customs, but it is very difficult to change them. If you don't have the support of the clan behind you, but want to intervene in the dispute between the two major clans, then you will definitely be suppressed by the two major clans. This is the fundamental reason why many things in Chaojiang area cannot get satisfactory results through judicial means - they are good at clan infighting, and they are even better at uniting to deal with external forces."

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "Very good. I gained a lot from chatting with Mr. Chen for a while... It's getting late. I'm going back to Chaojiang City to rest. Let's chat again next time when we have time!"

Chen Minghao said with a smile: "Secretary Liu is always welcome to come and give us guidance. This time I was not well prepared and did not entertain you well. I will make it up to you next time you come. I will also visit you in Chaojiang when I have time some other day."

Liu Fusheng nodded, then waved to Zhou Xiaozhe, who immediately led him towards the parking lot.

After Liu Fusheng left, a complicated look appeared on Chen Minghao's face.

He took out his cell phone and called Tang Shaoxiong: "Mr. Tang, I just separated from Liu Fusheng."

Tang Shaoxiong asked: "Did he take the initiative to find you, or did you go to find him?"

Chen Minghao said: "According to your instructions, I should have carefully observed his movements before contacting him. Unexpectedly, on his first day in office, he showed up downstairs at the Chaojiang branch of Shengtang Group. He said he was just passing by and did not contact me before coming."

"Passing by?"

Tang Shaoxiong pondered: "What did you talk about?"

Chen Minghao said: "The focus of Chaojiang cuisine and local customs is the influence of the clan... By the way, he also asked about Hai Changchun of Sino-Ocean International Group."

Tang Shaoxiong said, "I see. Since he took the initiative to find you, you should spend more time with him. Remember, try to show your enthusiasm."

Chen Minghao hesitated and said, "Boss Tang, Liu Fusheng and I don't have much friendship. We just jumped together once. Afterwards, I was investigated by the relevant departments. It was not a pleasant experience. If I am too enthusiastic, wouldn't it be a bit..."

Tang Shaoxiong said calmly: "You don't need to explain those things to me. I can send you to Chaojiang because I trust you enough. Don't forget what your mission is."

mission.

Chen Minghao said: "Okay, Mr. Tang, I will definitely not let you down."

When he said this, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart with mixed feelings.

Tang Shaoxiong said meaningfully: "Minghao, I have completely entrusted Chaojiang's affairs to you. Since Liu Fusheng is interested in Hai Changchun, you should try your best to let him focus on Hai Changchun. Maybe that local tyrant will bring us some surprises."

"As long as you drive Liu Fusheng out of Chaojiang, you won't take the last step."

Chen Minghao was silent for a few seconds before he said, "I understand what you mean."

……

After ending the call, Tang Shaoxiong thought for a moment and dialed Liu Fusheng's phone number again.

At this time, Liu Fusheng was in the car, heading towards Chaojiang City. When he saw the incoming call number, he smiled slightly and pressed the answer button.

"Mr. Tang called very quickly!"

Tang Shaohao said: "Secretary Liu has come to visit Sheng Tang Group and talked with the general manager of my branch company for such a long time. I must call you immediately to say hello!"

Liu Fusheng said: "It was just a coincidence that I met Mr. Chen today. I just wanted to stroll around Jiangtou City, but I didn't expect to find the building of Shengtang Group."

Tang Shaohao smiled and said, "I understand. Secretary Liu is the top leader of Chaojiang City. He must know more about the geographical environment under his jurisdiction. Foreign companies like us must also be supervised by you to avoid doing anything inappropriate."

Liu Fusheng also smiled and said, "Boss Tang, I can supervise other companies, but I can't supervise your company. After all, we are still in a cooperative state now."

Tang Shaohao said, "Yes, we are still in a cooperative relationship. Alas, the fire in Chaojiang has burned the Tang family to ashes. Even I dare not work with Secretary Liu at this point in time... I hope Secretary Liu can show some mercy to Shengtang Group and at least allow the Chaojiang branch to operate smoothly for a period of time."

Liu Fusheng said, "You worry too much. I always follow the law and never show favoritism. As long as Shengtang Group operates legally and in compliance with regulations, I will support it. Why would I cause trouble for it? In addition, I also want to ask Mr. Tang a question - did the Tang family really know nothing about the arson case?"

Tang Shaoxiong sighed, "Secretary Liu, think about it, what good will this do to the Tang family? After the incident, the top leaders were furious, and the first to be hit was our Tang family."