Since neutrality is difficult to achieve, Qi Tianxiang needs to have an attitude, in the face of choice, he would rather choose the stability of the overall situation of the provincial party committee and the provincial government, rather than see Hou Zhehai rely on power and scheming to gang up to achieve the goal of ascending to the top. In Qi Tianxiang's consciousness, whether it is an airborne cadre or a local cadre, the most basic point is to take root in this land, be a real person, and conscientiously contribute to local political stability and economic development. As long as there is such a way of thinking and enthusiasm, there will be no contention between regional cadres or incompatibility.

But this is not the case, the airborne cadres and local cadres are like the relationship between the store and the customer, the store is big to bully the customer, and the customer is big to pressure the store. Airborne cadres boast of having high-level connections and backgrounds, and try to suppress local cadres, while local cadres believe that they have a realistic basis, that there are many people, and that they understand the situation at the grassroots level, and they try to erect airborne cadres.

Qi Tianxiang has seen and heard over the years, he has seen too much of these, and he has also looked down on these. During the period of father-in-law Yan Bonian, there was no such problem, the central government played a game of chess, and it was possible to go up and down, and a paper order decided the whereabouts of the cadres, not to mention that Yan Bonian and Wang Hao were both native cadres for many years, although Wang Hao was a cadre from the army, but because he had decades of local work experience, he had long been integrated with Hehai Province, but Yan Bonian came out of the Haidong Mountains and walked step by step to the leadership position of the provincial government. The two have different experiences, but because they have worked together all the year round, there is no gap between the central and local cadres at all.

That is, from Zhao Haonan parachuted into Hehai, from the governor to the secretary, and Lin Dongsheng's from the deputy secretary to the governor, there is a constant struggle between open and secret, in addition to the struggle for power, the more important reason is the change of the central cadre policy and the weakening of local macro management. After the meal is divided, the local economic development directly affects the people's livelihood and social stability, the relationship between the central government and the provinces, prefectures, and municipalities has become delicate, and the central government and the sesame watermelon grasp together have produced substantial entanglements of interests, and no longer interfere too much in the specific strategy of local economic and social development, but improve the way of cadre management, and more cadres from ministries and commissions or the central government will parachute into the local area to control the local political pattern, and at the same time transfer local cadres to work in ministries and commissions. A variety of methods are comprehensively applied for temporary training or actual transfer to achieve the purpose of stabilizing the locality.

Airborne cadres all come with a purpose, or succession, or training, and most of them will have results within two to three years, which has also caused the short-term of airborne cadres to a certain extent, and the doubts and disgust of local cadres for airborne cadres to pick fruits. Hou Zhehai is here to pick fruits, Qi Tianxiang knows this very well, and I believe he also understands it, so time and disruption are extremely important to him.

But his intuition told Qi Tianxiang that Hou Zhehai did not come to Guishui County to stir up trouble, but to come with a purpose, as for whether it was for public or private purposes, although Qi Tianxiang was not very clear, he could visit Hou Zhehai at night, and he was willing to lower his body and wait, it was already self-evident.

After a short trance, Qi Tianxiang realized that he was distracted, so he hurriedly adjusted, smiled and looked directly at Hou Zhehai, as if he was patiently waiting for him to continue to make macro statements, but did not answer, let alone show impatience.

Hou Zhehai was surprised by Qi Tianxiang's attitude, neither overzealous nor impatient or cold, appearing easy-going and natural. Such an attitude made Hou Zhehai feel uncertain, and he didn't know what kind of reaction Qi Tianxiang would make during the next conversation, which was the problem that had puzzled Hou Zhehai for a long time. Qi Tianxiang's eyes were clear, and the expression on his face was also peaceful, but under this seemingly transparent and easy expression, it was like a pool of well water that was not as deep as the bottom, and it was difficult to really get a glimpse of his true heart.

But Hou Zhehai did not have too many choices, he was in Guishui County, with some kind of mission, even if he had the excuse of Wang Ping's invitation, he did not communicate with the secretary of the provincial party committee, nor did he inform the general office of the provincial party committee, as the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee, this kind of practice is extremely inappropriate whether it is from the organizational principles or the respect between the team members.

Hou Zhehai knows this very well, and he can only give up any imagination and solve the thorny problems first, after all, compared with the high-level requirements and unquestionable orders, Lin Dongsheng and the general office's reproaches are much easier to handle, and they can also pass through self-criticism through democratic life.

Thinking of the majestic expressions of the high-level and the aggressive words of the little prince, Hou Zhehai felt shuddered, under their domineering eyes and authority, there was no dignity and room for maneuver, and there was even no possibility of negotiation and exchange. Every word they say is a decree that must be carried out, and once it is commanded, it must be done with all its might. It is not so easy to become a member of this circle, but if you want to get out of this circle, or get rid of the shackles, you don't have to think about it.

Facing Qi Tianxiang's calm and serene eyes, Hou Zhehai was thinking about how to lead the topic, and he didn't want to go around in circles anymore, so he decided to talk openly and honestly with Qi Tianxiang, even if he was called back, it was good to have an explanation, but before he spoke, he still wanted to test how much Qi Tianxiang knew, so he pressed the cigarette butt in his hand into the ashtray, and said slowly as if he had inadvertently remembered: "In the afternoon, Wang Ping is going to tell you the details, because the matter is too important, he is a little uncertain, So pulling me over to be a backrest, don't you know that I went out without authorization, which is also a violation of the principles of the organization, but there is no good way. ”

"It's a last resort, and it's understandable! After all, they are classmates and fellow villagers, so it is also appropriate to help, but as an identity like you and me, this remote mountain county that comes without saying hello will have a certain impact on both safety and security work and necessary reception. ”

Qi Tianxiang knew that Hou Zhehai couldn't get around, the time was already more than nine o'clock in the evening, and if he didn't get to the point, he wouldn't have time to get down to business. Early tomorrow morning, the busy aftermath will begin, even if Hou Zhehai has leisure time, Qi Tianxiang does not have a separate time to listen patiently to his affairs.

Thinking of this, Qi Tianxiang still said magnanimously: "Fortunately, when I talked to Secretary Lin on the phone just now, I have already reported to Secretary Lin about your coming, and you can take a look at the grassroots cities as much as possible and give some work guidance." ”

"This is unnecessary, since Secretary Lin already knows the news of my release, it saves me from reviewing it with him again." Hou Zhehai had a look of embarrassment on his face, and added with a dry smile: "If Wang Ping and them don't have anything else to do tomorrow morning, I will prepare to go back, and just stop by Wanling City to check the preparations for the general election of the two committees of their village, and I won't cause you any trouble here." ”

Qi Tianxiang listened calmly, and asked with a little surprise, "Are you going back?" Don't stay all day and wait until you get a result? Originally, I still wanted you to keep an eye here, I will go to Haisheng City in Hezhong City tomorrow to take a look, after all, the domestic water of more than 100,000 people completely depends on emergency transportation, which is easy to cause chaos and robbery, I am really a little uneasy, I want to discuss it with you early tomorrow morning! It's still a plan that can't keep up with the changes! ”

"The supply of drinking water is a big deal, but in the current situation, it is not too much to be unstable soon, and the key now is to find out the source and scope of the pollution as soon as possible, and come up with the necessary countermeasures, which is the key to solving the problem. At this moment, you, as the field commander, cannot leave for a moment. ”

Hou Zhehai looked at Qi Tianxiang, trying to make his words easier so that he could move on to the next link. But because he was in a hurry to express it, the words came out dryly, and there was a sense of condescending guidance, after realizing this, Hou Zhehai hurriedly changed his tone and said self-deprecatingly: "This is all my layman's imagination, presumably you have already considered the whole situation, I won't make trouble for you here, I really can't deal with these thorny problems, and the memory is insufficient!" ”

Qi Tianxiang seemed to be amused by Hou Zhehai's self-deprecation, picked up the cigarette case on the coffee table while laughing, took out a cigarette and handed it to Hou Zhehai, and said sincerely: "You are modest, who doesn't know that your Secretary Hou is well-informed, and has been influenced by senior leaders for a long time, and there is nothing to say about experience and ability, I still want to take the opportunity to learn from you!" ”

Hou Zhehai knew that what Qi Tianxiang said was against his will, but it was just a cliché that made him happy, and while expressing his modesty, he took advantage of the situation to put a high hat on Qi Tianxiang, and also took the opportunity to be close to Qi Tianxiang, and said with a smile: "Don't be humble, haven't you heard of the phrase 'excessive modesty is pride'?" We have been dating for many years, how capable you Qi Tianxiang is, I still don't know? ”

Without waiting for Qi Tianxiang to refute, Hou Zhehai continued: "A nationally renowned administrative jurist, a young and promising scholar-type official, has achieved a gorgeous transformation from a scholar to an official in just a few years, and has won a high degree of recognition from the central and provincial party committees with his good performance, successfully rose from provincial management to ministerial management, and stepped into the position of provincial governor, becoming one of the few post-60s provincial and ministerial-level senior officials in the country so far. This kind of progress can not be achieved only by relying on the appreciation of the leadership, and the appreciation can only be managed for a while, and it is simply not possible to go down for a long time without a real chapter, and the central leadership is easy to fool, and how long can the indiscriminate filling of the number be confused? ”

As if he was still unsatisfied, Hou Zhehai continued: "Far from it, as far as your handling of the Shengli Coal Mine Disaster is concerned, not only has it been praised, but the effect is also surprisingly wonderful, isn't this a manifestation of your ability and personal charm?" To say that my old marquis rarely really admires anyone, but I am deeply impressed by your generosity and awareness of the overall situation, as well as your keen observation and judgment. This is the truth, and there is no intention of bending to welcome it at all. ”