Chapter 1976: Governing a large country is like cooking a small fish

"Laozi said in the Tao Te Ching that governing a large country is like cooking a small fish. Therefore, the process of governing is the same as the technique of cooking fish. If you want the fish to be delicious, the heat must be just right. If you cook it too early, the fish will not be delicious. If you cook it too late, the fish will be burnt."

"And remember, don't stir or turn the fish over at will, otherwise the fish will be broken into pieces and the whole pot of fish will be a complete failure." Zhao Hongjian said to Qin Feng meaningfully.

Qin Feng nodded. He must have understood these principles at his current position. However, understanding is one thing, and how to grasp the right timing is another.

Of course, Qin Feng only said these words in his heart, and on the surface he looked like he had benefited a lot.

"Comrade Xie Zhiguo is an experienced comrade, and he is also your old leader. You can report your work to him more often, learn from him, and listen to his opinions. The provincial party committee and I believe that he can make Xiquan's half-cooked rice cooked and delicious." Zhao Hongjian continued.

Zhao Hongjian's words imply multiple layers of meaning.

"Brother, I have a request." Qin Feng said.

"You said."

"I would like to ask you to invite Vice Governor Qi Jinliang to dinner." Qin Feng said it very directly. He had been thinking about this idea for a long time.

"Comrade Jin Liang?" Zhao Hongjian was a little surprised. He couldn't understand why Qin Feng wanted to invite the Public Security Department Director Qi Jinliang to dinner. The two were not in the same business line at all.

"What's the reason?" Zhao Hongjian asked.

"Brother, are you aware of the demolition incident caused by the renovation of the Xiquan shantytown last time?"

"I've heard that the provincial party committee leaders are very angry. This incident has a great impact and is very bad. The provincial party committee leaders personally summoned Xie Zhiguo and said that the criticism was very harsh. The governor also talked to Xie Zhiguo." Zhao Hongjian nodded.

"The problem of forced demolitions has been rampant in the past few years, which has seriously affected the image and credibility of our party and government. Therefore, the authorities have been very strict with this issue in recent years, and it has become very sensitive."

"With Comrade Xie Zhiguo's rich grassroots experience and political wisdom, it is unlikely that he would make such a low-level mistake. Is there something else behind this incident?" Zhao Hongjian turned and looked at Qin Feng.

Qin Feng couldn't help but admire Zhao Hongjian's keen insight. Indeed, none of the people who could sit in this position were mediocre.

"Yes, this incident was caused by me. I am in charge of Xiquan's cultural and tourism work. Because of the corruption problem in Xiquan City Library, the director of Xiquan City Culture and Tourism Bureau was implicated. I requested a strict investigation, and the Municipal Party Committee strongly supported my opinion."

"After the Commission for Discipline Inspection took away the director of the Culture and Tourism Bureau, the shantytown demolition incident broke out, and it was a very strange incident. Secretary Xie has always been very cautious in dealing with the issue of shantytown reconstruction, and has repeatedly asked relevant units to use gentle means and to consider the interests of the people more."

"But even so, the wind suddenly changed overnight on the issue of shantytown reconstruction and demolition, and conflicts were aroused all of a sudden. It got out of control and even resulted in death."

"And it spread very quickly. In just one day, not only was the media reporting extensively, but petitioners were also able to leave Xiquan unimpeded and reach Zhongjiang, hundreds of kilometers away, and successfully reached the gates of the provincial party committee and government."

"Secretary Xie has not publicly held anyone responsible for this matter, but I have secretly investigated it. In this case, the Xiquan Public Security Bureau not only failed to perform its duties after the fact, but may have even deliberately failed to act, allowing the situation to escalate."

"At the same time, the reason why the conflict suddenly escalated and got out of control is that someone deliberately fanned the flames, or even organized it behind the scenes. Among those involved in this incident, there are idle people in society and some underground forces, as well as people in the real estate industry in Xiquan, and even grassroots government workers and people in the public security system."

After Qin Feng finished his detailed explanation, he closed his mouth. He had described the incident in sufficient detail, so Zhao Hongjian naturally understood it.

"Do you want to make adjustments to the Xiquan public security system?" Zhao Hongjian asked.

"Yes, if the Xiquan public security system is not adjusted, such things will happen again. Moreover, this knife was originally held in the hands of the municipal party committee to fight against the enemy, but now it is held in the hands of the enemy to deal with the municipal party committee."

"If the public security system is not adjusted, most of Xiquan's work cannot be carried out effectively. This is crucial." Qin Feng nodded seriously.

"But this problem should not be solved by you." Zhao Hongjian almost said directly that Qin Feng was not qualified to deal with this problem, and this matter should be handled by Xie Zhiguo.

"Xie Zhiguo asked you to come to me?" Zhao Hongjian asked again.

"No!" Zhao Hongjian shook his head.

"Secretary Xie must have been working hard on this, but this is too big a matter to be resolved overnight. It is Secretary Zhao's job to get the entire Xiquan Public Security Bureau to change its flag. I am a low-ranking official and cannot participate, nor do I want to."

"All I want to do is make some adjustments to the current power structure of the Public Security Bureau, which will be conducive to the follow-up handling of this shantytown renovation and demolition incident, and will also be beneficial to future work, including my poverty alleviation work."

"At the same time, we should also make some preparations in advance for Secretary Xie's future adjustments to the work of the Public Security Bureau to ensure that when that day comes, the power transfer of the entire Public Security Bureau can proceed smoothly and avoid causing a major political storm." Qin Feng spoke very tactfully, using official terms, but Zhao Hongjian naturally understood the subtext behind every word Qin Feng said.

"At the same time, I do this in the hope that I can do some work within my ability for Secretary Xie and help share some of his pressure. Secretary Xie is facing a lot of pressure right now." Qin Feng added.

Zhao Hongjian thought about it for a while, then nodded and said, "I'll take care of this, but you have to remember that you are only the deputy mayor of Xiquan City, and you are not on the public security front, so you have to know what you can and cannot do, what you can and cannot say."

"I understand that this is just a private banquet and has nothing to do with work. As for how he communicates with Vice Governor Qi later, that is his own business." Qin Feng understood what Zhao Hongjian was warning him about.

Of course, although Qin Feng said that Zhang Jun would communicate with Qi Jinliang himself later, as long as Zhao Hongjian took the initiative to introduce Zhang Jun to Qi Jinliang, Qi Jinliang would have to take into account Zhao Hongjian's attributes in Zhang Jun. This was the key reason why Qin Feng wanted Zhao Hongjian to come forward.

"It's good that you understand this. Crossing the line is a serious political issue. You must always remember this line and not cross it unless it is absolutely necessary," Zhao Hongjian said earnestly.