In name only: The land of Handong, I shall rule its fate.

In return, Zhao Lichun said, "I served in Handong for more than 20 years. Although I have left Handong now, if Governor Zhiyuan encounters any difficult problems, I can still lend a hand."

"Thank you for your support, Deputy Zhao."

"I've just arrived in Handong, and everything is unfamiliar to me, but Handong has a very good foundation."

Lin Zhiyuan's voice paused for a perfectly timed moment on the microphone, "There are just some problems that arose in the old era that need to be thoroughly cleaned up. These ailments have their limitations and inevitability in their time, but they should not have the fertile ground to continue existing in the new era."

Zhao Lichun's expression changed slightly.

Does Lin Zhiyuan's statement imply that the Zhao faction is no longer needed in Handong? Will he eliminate all people and things labeled as part of the Zhao faction, ushering in his own era?

wrong!

According to the information presented by Handong, Li Dakang has become the vanguard of the other side and has even accepted Qi Tongwei, a sharp knife ready to kill the master at any time, indicating that Lin Zhiyuan has no intention of completely purging the Zhao faction.

That's the transition.

However, a transition inevitably requires a target to be targeted in order to establish a role model. Therefore, Lin Zhiyuan's target was reduced to only one: Gao Yuliang.

Lin Zhiyuan actually intends to target this professor of political science and law?

But that's understandable.

Since Liu Kaihe was placed under investigation, Gao Yuliang and Li Dakang have become the only two prominent figures in Zhao's faction during the four years he was away.

As for Wu Chunlin…

He was a confidant of his successor, the former secretary of the Handong Provincial Party Committee. There's a Western saying: "My vassal's vassal is not my vassal."

Lin Zhiyuan is a pragmatist and an economist, so he needs to keep Li Dakang around to get things done.

With Qi Tongwei, the political resources of the political and legal system and the Liang family are sufficient, so the handover will not collapse. In fact, Qi Tongwei's status as the Liang family's son-in-law makes the handover even more legitimate.

If he were in charge, he would suppress Qi Tongwei for another two years, depriving Qi Tongwei of his age advantage and forcing Qi Tongwei to rely on him.

In this way...

Gao Yuliang, the full-time deputy secretary and secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission who is good at sophistry, is not very useful except for threatening people.

Next year, when I reach that age, joining the atmosphere group will be the most respectable thing to do. But that's fine too, at least I won't have to go to Qincheng Prison.

In general.

Lin Zhiyuan's cleaning methods were domineering, but he strictly followed the rules and regulations, and even some unspoken rules.

No wonder…

So many old guys placed their bets on this guy early on; what an amazing tactic!

As for the others…

Zhao Lichun was willing but powerless; he could no longer manage it.

"The past twenty years have been twenty years of rapid development for Handong, but some problems have inevitably arisen in the process of its rapid growth."

"Governor Zhiyuan, in our time we only had one requirement: to ensure that the people had enough to eat and warm clothes to wear. I feel very sorry about the problems left behind, and I can only leave them to your new generation of provincial party committee and government to handle."

"But I still hold the same attitude: as long as it benefits the people and the country, I will support Governor Zhiyuan even if it means sacrificing my old body."

Zhao Lichun solemnly assured him.

"There's one more thing. My son, Ruilong, has already rushed back after hearing about what happened in Handong."

"He lost his mother at a young age, and I was busy with official business. During my childhood, Comrade Xinjian took care of me. They were closer than brothers and had a very good relationship. I am afraid that he might do something rash, so I ask Governor Zhiyuan to be more understanding."

Zhao Lichun then revealed the key to the phone call.

"Young Master Zhao, hehe..."

Lin Zhiyuan's ambiguous laughter came from the other end of the phone. "I've heard some of his stories, and I quite like some of his actions."

"Don't worry, Deputy Zhao."

"I will take good care of your son."

"Deputy Commander Zhao, I have some urgent matters to attend to, so I'll have to continue our conversation."

"I'll visit you again when I return to the capital in a while."

"Okay, Governor Zhiyuan, please go ahead with your work."

Zhao Lichun was still a little unaccustomed to the busy tone coming from the receiver; it had been a long time since he had been hung up on by his subordinates.

Even if the others were unwilling to talk, he had no choice but to listen since he hadn't hung up.

"That Lin Zhiyuan is so domineering."

Zhao Xiaohui muttered something.

"Hey!"

Zhao Lichun suddenly thought of Sha Ruijin, who had visited him yesterday, and inexplicably burst out laughing.

He was also a powerful figure, and I always felt that Handong would be very lively in the future. I don't know what the organization was thinking, putting two people who couldn't tolerate any nonsense together to form a team.

"That's not important."

Zhao Lichun waved his hand and instead asked Zhao Xiaohui, "Did you hear that? Lin Zhiyuan said he quite likes Ruilong's style of doing things?"

Zhao Xiaohui spread her hands, indicating that she also did not understand.

It's already a miracle if someone can tolerate their younger brother's foolish behavior, let alone like it?

lie!

Meanwhile, in Handong, Lin Zhiyuan hung up the phone to answer a new call, moving the phone further away before pressing the answer button.

"Lin Zhiyuan, put the phone to your ear and listen to me."

An angry roar came from the phone.

"dad!"

Helpless, Lin Zhiyuan put the phone to his ear.

"Don't call me Dad, there's no Dad here."

Old Yan was still not satisfied.

"Old Deng?"

Lin Zhiyuan tentatively spoke.

"roll!"

"You, surnamed Lin, just you wait. This afternoon—no, right now—I'm going to change the surname of my two precious grandchildren."

"His surname is Yan!"

Lin Zhiyuan curled his lip, thinking that this old guy only knew how to threaten him with this.

"Let's revise it!"

"When the three-child policy comes out in two years, your daughter and I will have another one."

Lin Zhiyuan didn't care at all.

"You bastard!"

An exasperated voice came through the receiver, immediately changing the subject: "Before you went to Handong, the organization and I repeatedly told you to focus on developing the economy and not get involved in those shady dealings. But you've caused a whole mess in just two days! Now, unless I call you, you won't utter a single word."

"The people in Handong are restless and factions are everywhere. If I don't clean things up, who will have the mind to focus on economic development?"

"I have already sent you the 'multi-pronged plan' proposal for developing the economy of Handong."

"You should take a look when you have time."

Lin Zhiyuan calmly interrupted the old man's spellcasting.

He was obsequious when we were face to face, and now that we're in Handong, he's still obsequious. Hasn't this trip to Handong been a waste?

This is called "a general in the field may disobey the emperor's orders."

"Um?"

As expected, when it came to business, the other person hesitated immediately, "Wait a minute."

About ten minutes later.

Old Yan's voice came through the phone again, "Hmm, this plan is pretty good, they didn't cause any of that mess with the Han River."

His tone was very low.

But Lin Zhiyuan keenly sensed the overflowing satisfaction that Lao Deng on the other side couldn't suppress.

Do you need support?

"I'll go talk to Mr. Wang; he'll most likely agree."

Old Master Yan spoke up.

"Support is definitely needed."

"But the country's resources are limited each year, so I plan to wait and wash the dishes first."

A triumphant smile appeared on Lin Zhiyuan's lips as he added, "I plan to stay with the Zhao family a little longer."

"Um?"

Old Yan hesitated for a long time this time, "The Zhao family called you."

"Yes, just now."

Lin Zhiyuan said.

"Okay, make sure you keep it within limits."

"I'm going to see my former boss and General Manager Wang."