Chapter 1729 Find a Big Tree

Zhao Qiuwei was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Secretary Liu, members of my Zhao family are strict with themselves and loyal when they are officials. Those who do business are law-abiding and generous. No one has ever violated the family rules."

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "Uncle Qiu, the clan respects the clan leader, and the clan members are proud to return home with wealth and build a clan temple. If you don't have the ability, I won't force you, but if you have the ability but don't do it, aren't you setting a bad example for other clan members?"

Zhao Qiuwei was silent again, and then he asked, "What does Secretary Liu want the Zhao family to do?"

Liu Fusheng smiled gently: "Set an example."

Zhao Qiuwei frowned and asked, "How can we set an example? Does Secretary Liu plan to stay in Chaojiang for a long time?"

Liu Fusheng nodded and said, "Currently, the three cities of Chaojiang are like an old man who is seriously ill and dying. I have to find a way to save his life first, and then slowly eradicate the disease. Uncle Qiu, I know you don't want to disrupt the status quo, but even if there is no arson case, Chaojiang's path cannot continue to develop. Look at Pengcheng and Zhucheng. Those two cities are what the country hopes to see as special economic zones."

Zhao Qiuwei said: "Secretary Liu's words are indeed good advice, but I need to think about it before I give you an answer."

Liu Fusheng nodded, stood up and said, "Okay, I'll take my leave now."

Zhao Qiuwei did not try to keep him and politely escorted him out of the ancestral hall.

After Liu Fusheng's car drove out of Song Village, Zhao Qiuwei's face slowly darkened.

A villager who was about his age asked, "Chief, what does this new municipal party secretary mean? Does he want us to cooperate with him and support him in managing Chaojiang City?"

Zhao Qiuwei said: "It is really hard to guess what Liu Fusheng is doing. When he was in Fengliao Province, he made many surprising moves. What he likes most is to take unconventional approaches and set traps for people. What he says is not important. Without some practicality, we cannot clearly support him. Don't worry, just wait and see."

The villagers said, "That's right. Our Zhao family has spread all over the country. If Liu Fusheng fails to recruit us, he will only hit a snag if he tries other means."

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In the car, Zhou Xiaozhe said: "This Secretary Zhao seems unwilling to cooperate with you. His attitude clearly shows that he treats us as outsiders."

Liu Fusheng said: "It's expected. After all, the army is always changing. How many years does a municipal party secretary work in Chaojiang? Which of these clans haven't lived here for hundreds of years? It's not worth it to offend the clans for a municipal party secretary."

Zhou Xiaozhe asked doubtfully: "Since you knew the result, why did you come to the Zhao family?"

Liu Fusheng said: "I want to make my attitude clear and let Zhao Qiuwei know my true views on these clan forces and my friendly attitude towards the Zhao family."

Zhou Xiaozhe thought for a moment and said, "Secretary, I remember that the Gu family in Chaojiang City and the Chen family in Jiangtou City seem to have some conflicts with the Zhao family in Jiyang City. Your visit to the Zhao family will subtly make the Gu family and the Chen family feel a little wary, right?"

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "Okay, thinking more is a good thing. You are slowly adapting to the rhythm of officialdom."

Zhou Xiaozhe said somewhat embarrassedly: "I have been working with the secretary for so long, I must learn something."

Liu Fusheng nodded and said, "Don't go back to Chaojiang, go to Haizhou."

"Haizhou?"

Zhou Xiaozhe was slightly stunned.

Haizhou is very close to Jiyang City, and the round trip does not take long, but that city does not belong to the Chaojiang area.

Liu Fusheng said: "When you come to East Guangdong Province, you must pay tribute to the founding fathers. Whether you are the party secretary of Chaojiang City or the provincial leaders from other places, you must go there as soon as possible."

Zhou Xiaozhe suddenly realized, "Are you talking about Marshal Xie?"

Liu Fusheng nodded and said, "That's right. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Xie family governed eastern Guangdong. At the end of the turmoil, the Xie family stepped forward to help the country put things right. Marshal Xie made outstanding contributions to the country and the nation. He is truly admirable. No matter what, I should go to Haizhou to express my admiration for him."

Zhou Xiaozhe hesitated and said, "We didn't seem to call the Xie family. Is it inappropriate to go there rashly?"

Liu Fusheng said, "There's no need to contact the Xie family. How can an official from outside the province visit a local celebrity right after arriving in East Guangdong? Wouldn't that be like a gang paying a visit? We can just go to the memorial hall of General Xie and take a look."

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "Secretary, you are really thoughtful. Please take a rest first. I will call you when we get there."

Liu Fusheng nodded, lay down in the back seat, and slowly closed his eyes.

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At this time, in the office of Mayor Chaojiang.

After listening to his subordinates' report, Gu Hongcheng frowned and said, "Liu Fusheng went to Zhao's house and talked with Zhao Qiuwei for a long time? After leaving, he drove to Haizhou?"

The person in charge of keeping an eye on Liu Fusheng said, "Yes, Mayor, Secretary Liu and Secretary Zhao chatted for nearly an hour in the Zhao Family Ancestral Hall. As far as I know, Secretary Zhao asked for leave early today and waited for Secretary Liu in the Ancestral Hall."

"When they left, Secretary Zhao personally sent Secretary Liu to the entrance of Song Village, and then Secretary Liu's car drove towards Haizhou. Excuse me, should we continue to follow them?"

Gu Hongcheng took a deep breath and said, "Follow them from a distance and don't reveal your whereabouts, lest they find you. If something happens in Haizhou, I can't protect you!"

"I understand, Mayor. I'll try to be careful." After saying that, the person who was following me hung up the phone.

Gu Hongcheng thought: "Why did Liu Fusheng go to Haizhou after meeting Zhao Qiuwei? Could it be that he went to meet someone from the Xie family?"

Thinking of this, he hurriedly took out his mobile phone and called Chen Zixing, secretary of the Jiangtou Municipal Party Committee.

Chen Zixing also frowned after listening to Gu Hongcheng's account of what happened: "Old Gu, what do you think?"

Gu Hongcheng said: "Liu Fusheng was treated with courtesy by the Zhao family. He was personally escorted to the village entrance. This is not a treatment that ordinary people can enjoy. In addition, the relationship between the Zhao family and the Xie family has always been very good. The words of the Zhao family are very important to the Xie family."

Chen Zixing said: "So you think Liu Fusheng hopes that Zhao Qiuwei can introduce him to someone from the Xie family so that he can establish a relationship with Haizhou?"

Gu Hongcheng said: "It is very likely that the Xie family has a huge influence in East Guangdong Province. As an outsider, Liu Fusheng wants to make a big splash in East Guangdong, and the Xie family is his best choice."

Chen Zixing sighed, "Old Gu, I told you before that it is better to find a big tree to enjoy the shade. At that time, you said that doing so is not in line with the rules of Chaojiang people, but now the situation is different. If we don't find a backer, we can't beat someone as cunning as Liu Fusheng. Including the top leaders of the country, their strategy is to constantly add sand to the sand, intending to break the circle of Chaojiang people themselves."