Chapter 2933 Don't be blindly optimistic

Qin Feng frowned. He had never thought about this question before, nor had he dared to.

But given the current shift in the situation, it seems he has no choice but to consider this issue.

Qin Feng lit another cigarette, while Zhao Hongjian got up and went to the restroom in the inner room, leaving Qin Feng to sit alone on the sofa and slowly ponder this "big question".

"No matter what, if Feng Li'an is transferred, it will be a huge blow to the Yang family and the local interest groups in Gansu and Liangzhou that you mentioned, and their strength will be greatly weakened."

"If Comrade Pei Qingping can really take up a post in Ganliang, it will greatly enhance our strength. With this promotion and demotion, the power balance in the entire Ganliang Province will be completely broken, and a new governance pattern will be formed."

"In any case, this will be of great help to our future work," Qin Feng said to Zhao Hongjian, who had returned to sit down on the sofa.

“You’re right, but that’s not the point, nor is it what I wanted you to say.” Zhao Hongjian shook his head slightly.

Qin Feng looked at Zhao Hongjian, unsure of what Zhao Hongjian was trying to say.

“You’re right. As long as Feng Li’an is transferred, the power of the local interest groups in Gansu and Liangzhou will be greatly weakened, and it will be difficult for them to pose a major threat. But have you ever thought about what Cao Fanyi would think and do if Feng Li’an is transferred and Pei Qingping also comes to work in Gansu and Liangzhou as he wishes?” Zhao Hongjian asked Qin Feng.

“Cao Fanyi is no ordinary person. His strength is beyond our imagination. Otherwise, the problems in Gansu and Liangzhou provinces wouldn’t have dragged on until today without being resolved,” Zhao Hongjian said, emphasizing his words.

Qin Feng then understood what Zhao Hongjian was trying to say, and he began to think about the question as well.

"Do you remember what I told you a few months ago? I said that Ganliang was likely to undergo changes and would be very unstable. I told you to finish what you were doing as soon as possible. I was referring to this matter. I just didn't expect it to be delayed until you brought the USB drive up before it was finally settled."

"Didn't I warn you back then that Jiang Longjun might suddenly start making trouble for you?" Zhao Hongjian added.

Qin Feng knew Zhao Hongjian wouldn't bring this up again for no reason, and it took him a while to realize: "You mean Secretary Fan Yi's side?"

"That's inevitable. As I said, we were all parachuted in from above. Whether we admit it or not, everyone knows that we represent the intentions of those above, to reshape the power structure of the entire Ganliang Province. On the surface, it's aimed at Feng Li'an, but in reality, it's also aimed at Cao Fanyi."

"This is no secret; everyone can see it clearly. To disrupt the power structure of Gansu and Liangzhou is to disrupt Cao Fanyi."

"That's why Cao Fanyi is so resistant to our arrival. Just think about what you went through in Gansu and Liangzhou provinces and you'll understand."

“Cao Fanyi has always been hostile to me. On this point, he and Feng Li’an are on the same side, working together to suppress me. However, they also know that I represent the will of those above, so neither Feng Li’an nor Cao Fanyi dare to go too far, fearing that if they become the first to stick their necks out and are suppressed by those above, they will only benefit the other side. This is why neither of them dares to or is willing to take drastic measures against me now, since my current strength is far inferior to theirs.”

"But if Feng Li'an is transferred away, Cao Fanyi will no longer have to worry about Feng Li'an raiding his base. More importantly, my strength has increased significantly while the strength of the local forces has weakened. This will naturally make Cao Fanyi see me as the biggest threat. Moreover, the transfer of Feng Li'an by the higher-ups will also make Cao Fanyi feel a sense of crisis."

“No matter how you look at it, once we take this step, Cao Fanyi will definitely see us as the biggest threat and will do everything he can to suppress us without any hesitation.”

"I'll say it again: as long as the current stability in Gansu and Liangshan is broken, there will definitely be turmoil until a new balance is formed. Cao Fanyi will not show any mercy."

"Therefore, this matter is definitely a good thing for us. Once Comrade Pei Qingping arrives in Ganliang and the situation stabilizes, it will be time for us to take action against the Yang family and the entire Ganliang local interest group."

"But we must also know that the local interest groups in Gansu and Liangzhou cannot be unaware of this. They will not stand idly by and wait for us to settle accounts with them. They will definitely resist and even retaliate. A dog that is pushed to the limit is the most dangerous."

"At the same time, we must also realize that our biggest threat is not the local interest groups in Gansu and Liangshan, but Cao Fanyi's attitude. We must be prepared for the situation to remain turbulent and the struggle to be protracted, and we must not be blindly optimistic."

“The local interest groups in Gansu and Liangshan won’t be dealt with so easily. This whole situation in Gansu and Liangshan is a long and arduous one,” Zhao Hongjian said to Qin Feng.

Qin Feng nodded solemnly; he had indeed oversimplified things.

"Furthermore, Qin Feng, neither the desperate actions of the local interest groups in Gansu and Liangzhou nor the suppression from the Gansu-Liangzhou faction will wait until Comrade Pei Qingping takes office and our strength increases significantly before taking action. They're not that stupid. You also need to know that we know Feng Li'an is being transferred and Comrade Pei Qingping is coming to Gansu and Liangzhou to take office, and they must know that too, so..."

"So the period before the new governor arrives is precisely the most dangerous time; they will strike against us in advance," Qin Feng continued, picking up where Zhao Hongjian left off.

"Yes, that's why I was in such a hurry to call you here today to talk about these things. With me and Comrade Pang Yunfei here in the province, it's difficult for them to make any moves, but it's different for you in Shazhou."

"Qin Feng, you are our sharpest blade, but also our weakest point. They must understand this. So whether it's the local faction's desperate measures or the suppression from the Gansu-Liangzhou clique, they will definitely target you. As long as they target you, we will be in a very difficult and passive position. So you must be extremely cautious. You must weather this storm and hold on until Comrade Pei Qingping takes office. Then the storm will be over." Zhao Hongjian stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray.

"How long will it take for Governor Pei to confirm his arrival in Gansu and Liangshan to take up his post?"

"It will definitely be before the end of the year."

"In other words, the most dangerous period is the month or so before the Lunar New Year."

“Yes, if something serious happens to you, not only will we be in a very passive position, but it could also disrupt our entire plan, and even ruin Comrade Pei Qingping’s trip to Gansu and Liangshan. So you absolutely cannot have any major problems,” Zhao Hongjian said seriously again.

"Don't worry, I believe they will definitely try their best to kill me, but I have nothing to hide. As long as I am innocent, what can they do to me? Besides, I've been in Shazhou for more than half a year now. It won't be so easy for them to play the same persecution tricks as before." Qin Feng was very confident.