The game of power begins with the police officers at the local police station.

Xie Shanquan quickly thought it through, understood what was going on, broke out in a cold sweat, and gave Lu Nan a grateful look.

He complained about Zhao Gang here, and it won't be long before he faces retaliation. This time, it won't be a temporary transfer; he'll be transferred directly to Laoyan Town, and he'll never be able to transfer back to the government office.

Xie Shanquan calmly said, "County Chief Chen, I have never written a report for the leaders before, but I have read many of their speeches. Could you give me a chance to show you a report?"

Chen Shi thought for a moment and said, "The municipal government has issued a document on the construction of new rural areas. Please write a report for me on the theme of the construction of new rural areas."

Xie Shanquan was overjoyed; he needed an opportunity to prove himself.

Lu Nan and Xie Shanquan left Chen Shi's office.

In his office, Xu Wen also felt it was time to recommend a liaison officer to Chen Shi and asked Zhao Gang to come to his office.

Zhao Gang rushed to Xu Wen's office: "Uncle Xu, you wanted to see me?"

Xu Wen glanced at Zhao Gang: "Zhao Gang, how many times have I told you, in the government office, don't call me Uncle Xu, use my title."

Zhao Gang cursed inwardly, "What's with the act of being such a high-ranking official in front of me?" But he still smiled and said, "Director Xu, there are no outsiders here, are there?"

"Even if there are no outsiders, it won't work. Don't just call me that casually. If there are leaders around, calling me that will expose our relationship. You have to be careful when working in the government office."

Zhao Gang quickly agreed.

Xu Wen looked at Zhao Gang: "Zhao Ke, Executive Deputy County Head Chen Shi doesn't have a secretary yet. It's time to recommend one. I'm going to recommend you. Bring me a few copies of the reports you wrote for the leaders before, and I'll take them to Chen Shi to take a look."

Zhao Gang looked surprised: "Director Xu, Zhang County has a conflict with Chen Shi. You and my father are both from Zhang County. It wouldn't be good for me to become Chen Shi's secretary."

Xu Wen said in a deep voice, "If you become Chen Shi's secretary, you can learn many of his secrets. When you tell these secrets to County Chief Zhang, you will have made a contribution and can be promoted to deputy section chief immediately and sent to take up a post outside the county."

Zhao Gang thought for a moment and said, "Director Xu, I should call my dad and ask for his opinion on this matter."

Xu Wen waved his hand, signaling him to start the fight now.

Zhao Gang left the office, found a quiet place, and called Zhao Yongde.

"Xiao Gang, what's up?"

"Dad, I have something to tell you. Uncle Xu wants me to be Chen Shi's secretary. You're from Zhang County, and Zhang County has a conflict with Chen Shi. It's not a good idea for me to be Chen Shi's secretary."

"Wait a minute, let me ask your Uncle Xu what he thinks."

"Uncle Xu said that I should go undercover, find out Chen Shi's secrets, and report to County Chief Zhang."

Zhao Yongde thought for a moment and said, "Xiao Gang, I agree with your Uncle Xu's idea. You go and gain Chen Shi's trust. We will help Zhang County get rid of Chen Shi. If you make a contribution, I will have a chance to become the deputy county magistrate, and your deputy section chief position can be easily resolved."

After careful consideration, Zhao Gang decided to give it a try since there was no risk involved.

After hanging up the phone, he returned to Xu Wen's office: "Director Xu, my father supports me becoming Chen Shi's secretary."

"Go and get the report you wrote for the leader. I'll show it to Chen Shi."

Zhao Gang looked puzzled: "If Chen Shi knew I was from Zhang County, why would he hire me as his secretary?"

"He had just arrived at the county government and was unaware of our relationship. By the time he found out, you had already uncovered his secret and assisted County Magistrate Zhang in bringing down Chen Shi, thus making a great contribution."

Zhao Gang thought about it and realized that Chen Shi was new here and couldn't possibly know about his relationship with Xu Wen so quickly.

Xu Wen received the report Zhao Gang had written for the leader. He had just stepped out of the office when he stopped. He knew Zhao Gang was Zhang Kaizhi's man, and Chen Shi certainly knew that. Chen Shi wouldn't use someone he had recommended.

Back in his office, he called Hou Yong, the deputy director of the government office.

Hou Yong answered Xu Wen's call immediately: "Director Xu."

"Old Hou, come to my office for a moment."

Hou Yong hung up the phone and rushed to Xu Wen's office.

"Director Xu, you wanted to see me?"

"Old Hou, please sit down."

Xu Wen handed Hou Yong the report that Zhao Gang had written to the leader.

"Old Hou, County Chief Chen doesn't have a secretary yet. This is a report that Zhao Ke wrote for the leaders. Go to County Chief Chen and recommend Zhao Ke to him."

Hou Yong accepted the report with both hands: "Zhao Ke has the best writing skills in the government office. After reading the report, County Chief Chen will definitely appoint Zhao Ke as his secretary."

"Go quickly and ask County Chief Chen for a recommendation."

Hou Yong, holding the report, went to Chen Shi's office: "County Magistrate Chen."

Chen Shi looked at Hou Yong: "Director Hou, please have a seat."

Hou Yong sat down: "County Chief Chen, you've been at the county government for a while now, but no liaison officer has been assigned, which is affecting your work."

When Chen Shi took office at the county government, Hou Yong came to report on his work four times. Today, he suddenly came to recommend a liaison officer to him, which is a bit unusual.

Chen Shi asked calmly, "Does Director Hou have a recommended candidate?"

Hou Yong stood up and handed the report to Chen Shi with both hands: "County Chief Chen, this is a report written by Zhao Gang, the head of the General Affairs Section, for the county leaders. Take a look. His writing skills are the best in the government office. He is familiar with the government's work processes and can assist you in your work better."

Chen Shi took the report from Hou Yong, flipped through it, and thought it was really well written. This Zhao Gang is a talented person.

"Have Zhao Gang come to my office for a moment."

Hou Yong was overjoyed and rushed to Zhao Gang's office: "Section Chief Zhao!"

When Zhao Gang saw Hou Yong arrive, he quickly stood up and said, "Director Hou, please sit down."

"I'm not sitting anymore, Zhao Ke. Your chance has come. I showed the report you wrote to the leader to County Chief Chen. He was very satisfied and wants to see you. He wants you to be his secretary."

"Thank you, Director Hou," Zhao Gang said with a smile.

The two arrived at Chen Shi's office, and Hou Yong said, "County Chief Chen, this is Zhao Gang, the head of the General Affairs Section."

Chen Shi looked at Zhao Gang, who was handsome and talented. After Hou Yong left, Chen Shi looked at the report again. It was indeed very well written. He still wanted to test Hou Yong's level.

"Section Chief Zhao, the municipal government has issued a document on the construction of new rural areas. Please write a report for me on the theme of the construction of new rural areas."

Hou Yong glanced at Zhao Gang, clearly testing his abilities. Zhao Gang smiled and said, "Okay, County Chief Chen."

Hou Yong assumed that Zhao Gang had written all the previous reports, and that writing reports was a piece of cake for him, so he didn't report to Xu Wen.

Zhao Gang also felt that writing reports was a piece of cake for him and didn't take it seriously at all.

Back in his office, he called Xie Shanquan and asked him to come to his office.

Xie Shanquan went to Zhao Gang's office: "Section Chief Zhao, you wanted to see me?"

Zhao Gang smiled broadly: "Xiao Xie, please have a seat."

Xie Shanquan sat down, and Zhao Gang poured him a cup of tea: "Xiao Xie, the municipal government has issued a document on new rural construction. You need to write a report on the theme of new rural construction and give it to me quickly, before you leave work tomorrow at noon."

Xie Shanquan sensed something was wrong. Wasn't this the report that County Chen had asked him to write? Why did Zhao Gang also have to write it? Did County Chen also ask Zhao Gang to write this report?

He didn't show it on his face, but kept saying "yes".

In the General Affairs Section, he had to be mindful of Zhao Gang's attitude; he couldn't refuse Zhao Gang's request without first agreeing and then figuring out a solution.