Rebirth of Minister Qi

The person who spoke was Executive Wu. He looked smiling this time, which was a huge difference from last time.

"Hello, Executive Wu, do you have any instructions?"

Qi Tongwei politely stopped and greeted him patiently.

"Director Qi, I heard that there have been changes in your division of labor in Jiangbei New District."

Qi Tongwei was a little confused and didn't know what this old fox wanted to say, but this was not a secret. The document had been sent out long ago and was filed with the Municipal Standing Committee.

“Yeah, I just came back from work in the district, so you see, I didn’t even have time to change into my police uniform.

I don’t think the executive wants to arrest the police.”

"Director Qi, you are too polite. It's normal to be busy with work.

I heard that Director Qi has applied to set up two new offices and is currently in need of talent. I would like to recommend a relative for me.”

Qi Tongwei's face twitched slightly. "Are you so familiar with me? You tricked me last time, and now you're looking for me to run for office. You made me feel like I was dying because of my performance review in the first half of the year, and I haven't come to settle the score with you yet. You're just wishful thinking."

Of course, the above are all inner thoughts, which cannot be said so bluntly in official circles, although Qi Tongwei intended to do so.

"Manager Wu is really well-informed. I just submitted the report a few days ago, and Secretary Jin hasn't even signed it yet.

I don’t know if it can be established yet, it’s too early to talk about talent now.”

Qi Tongwei refused with a smile. Of course the other party could hear his polite words, but it seemed that General Manager Wu came prepared this time.

"Director Qi, come with me and have a cup of tea in my office. There's no need to rush back."

Qi Tongwei felt a little embarrassed. How could this guy be so ignorant? He almost said clearly that he didn't want to help him, but he kept pestering him. He could only go over and chat with him casually.

When Qi Tongwei arrived at General Manager Wu's office and just sat down and had his tea, General Manager Wu took out a report.

"Look at this report. It's a report from the municipal government allocating funds to replace equipment for our police department.

Originally, if the funds were allocated based on the number of people in the branch, regional economy and other factors, the Jiangbei branch would only have an allocation of three million. However, the director and I have recently discussed this and decided to give the Jiangbei branch a number of special funds as a newly established branch.

How about 10 million?"

Qi Tongwei looked at the details in the report regarding additional police cars, a full set of police equipment, and other case-handling funds. When he heard the figure of 10 million, he couldn't help but look up and widen his eyes. It was really a huge amount of money. It was a bit difficult to refuse.

No wonder some people say that if you want to ask someone in officialdom to do something for you, you have to find someone of equal or higher status to ask. The temptation of this 10 million yuan in funds alone is much greater for Qi Tongwei than accepting a bribe of 10 million yuan. How much can he get done with it?

I stumbled for a long time and couldn't say the words of refusal.

"This, this, this talent, please ask Executive Wu to recommend it, we are in need of talent.

However, I may not have much say in the decisions of the heads of the two offices, as the district committee has the final say. I can recommend deputy section-level talents to the district committee."

Executive Wu clapped his hands.

"Director Qi, how could I make things difficult for you? My useless nephew is only at the deputy section level.

It’s just that now I’m serving as the co-vice chairman of the People’s Congress in Qinshan Town, the most remote town in your Jiangbei New District. Although I’m called a leader, I’m still doing the work of a clerk.

This child has a hard life. My eldest sister is stubborn and doesn't let him become a policeman.

He is actually quite capable, and has received excellent grades in recent years. He is also a graduate of a technical secondary school."

This statement actually revealed most of the information, which is that this child's parents might also be in the public security system, and his uncle is the executive deputy director of the Municipal Bureau, but he has developed a rebellious mentality and does not want to be a policeman. However, different professions have different worlds, and their family's influence is only in the public security system. Although people outside will respect you, giving you a deputy section-level position without real power is already the limit of their influence.

He bribed more than just Qi Tongwei with the 10 million. Although Qi Tongwei was a talent, in the public security system, he could not compare with him, the second-in-command of the municipal bureau, in terms of actual power, qualifications, or influence. He was just young and had potential, and was favored by senior leaders of ministries and commissions. Maybe in ten years, Qi Tongwei's development would make him look up to him, but not now.

What he actually bought with these 10 million was Jin Xinkai's favor. This is flattering someone and shaping one's image through another person is actually a very effective method.

The relationship between Qi Tongwei and Jin Xinkai is much stronger than that of ordinary political allies. This can be seen from their usual actions. One of Wu Changzheng's goals is to use Qi Tongwei's favor to create a good impression on Jin Xinkai.

Of course, the most important thing at the moment is to find a way out for his nephew's political future, because this kid is nothing like his family. He is reckless, has a poor political sense, and is full of idealism. For such a person in a place like a township, it would be the limit of his ability as the uncle who is the second in command of the Municipal Public Security Bureau if he does not get hurt. If he were an ordinary child with no background, he would have been driven to death by grassroots cadres or even some of the masses.

The more Qi Tongwei read the report, the more he couldn't hide the smile on his face. It took him a few seconds to calm down. He kept reminding himself that he was an old fox who had experienced many battles and was not easily surprised by praise or criticism. It was just a small amount of money.

"By the way, Mr. Wu, your nephew, oh no, young talent, what's his name, and what position does he want to take?"

Executive Director Wu was also very satisfied with the change in Qi Tongwei's attitude. He was finally not as arrogant as before and looked much more pleasing to the eye. So he took the initiative to refill Qi Tongwei's tea.

"Thank you for your concern, District Chief Qi. This child is called Li Cong. He is just 22 years old this year and has been working for five years."

Ouch, even the name has changed. It's really different when asking for help from others. Qi Tongwei concealed his smile by drinking tea and rolled his eyes.

He should have been assigned to his hometown directly after graduating from technical secondary school at the age of 17. His academic performance was not excellent. If he had excellent academic performance, he would have been able to enter a municipal unit, after all, he had such a powerful uncle.

After working for five years, the deputy chairman of the township people's congress is considered the least powerful deputy section-level position. Don't think that you don't have to work if you work in the people's congress in the township. If the top leader arranges you to be a section chief, you have to do it. If the secretary arranges you to be stationed in a village, you have to go. Anyway, men work like animals and women work like men. Every township is seriously short of staff, especially at this stage in the 1990s, when they have to bear the pressure of levying agricultural taxes, various levies and family planning.

However, if one can stay in a township for a few years and receive excellent assessments, he or she will have working ability, responsiveness, and basic interpersonal skills. Otherwise, it is easy to end up like Ji Yunhao, deputy secretary of a township party committee in the north, who foolishly stepped forward and took the blame for his boss in vain.