Nominal: The Handong Game, the Energy System's Counterattack

Anyone who has watched "In the Name of the People" knows that in Jingzhou City, the only person who truly follows the rules is Sun Liancheng.

However, there is still one level to which those who can be used are qualified.

Once the degree is controlled, you'll have gained a useful and loyal lieutenant.

"Make it clear to him that as long as he immediately severs all ties with Zhao Ruilong..."

"As long as he behaves himself properly, completely reforms himself, abides by the law, and enforces the law impartially and follows orders."

"By following in our footsteps, his position and future are guaranteed."

"Du Cheng is a man with some of the loyalty of the ancients. Once he sides with someone, he is extremely loyal."

"You state the pros and cons, and explain my existence."

"Tell him not to worry about Zhao Ruilong. If Zhao Ruilong contacts him, tell him to come find me directly!"

"Give him hope in dire straits and support him in times of crisis, and he will surely turn to us completely and be willing to serve us."

"Once you've mastered the level, you'll have control over the security, law enforcement, stability maintenance, and intelligence channels of the Bright District, and you'll be able to grasp all the undercurrents and hidden dangers in the area at the first opportunity."

Zhao Dehan nodded, but still had some concerns.

"What if Cheng Du is unreliable?"

"Since he can eavesdrop for Zhao Ruilong, he might betray us in the future."

"What do we have to fear from being betrayed by him?" Zhou Chuyi chuckled. "Would you break the law or violate regulations, or would I?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Dehan gave an awkward laugh.

"Of course, you have to keep something in reserve," Zhou Chuyi said. "After you talk to him, if he's sensible, he'll hand over the evidence of his wiretapping to you."

"A pledge of allegiance, he should understand that."

"If his affairs are discovered by others in the future, this evidence can prove it."

"He has already confessed to the organization that he did all of this under duress from Zhao Ruilong."

"But..." Zhou Chuyi's voice turned cold.

"If you point out his weakness and he doesn't admit it or hand over the items, then there's no point in trying to win him over or salvage the relationship."

Zhao Dehan was frightened by the murderous intent in Zhou Chuyi's words.

He had to admire Zhou Chuyi's intelligence capabilities; he even knew about such things.

The key point is that by using these things, he can directly gain a foothold in the Bright District. This thorough arrangement makes him even more respectful of Zhou Chuyi.

Having worked in ministries for so many years, Zhou Chuyi has always been known for his prudence.

I never fight a battle I'm not prepared for, and I never reveal all my cards.

He instantly grasped the deeper meaning and replied in a deep voice, "Governor, I understand."

"Use both kindness and severity, exploit weaknesses, and offer a way out to completely subdue them."

"Firmly control the discourse power of the Guangming District Public Security Bureau, prevent him from working for Zhao Ruilong again, and build a solid foundation for public security for you to take root in Guangming District."

Zhou Chuyi nodded, and then shared his thoughts on his work in Jingzhou City.

"If you're working under Li Dakang, the first thing you need to learn is to be patient."

"Jingzhou City is Li Dakang's absolute home ground."

"He governed Jingzhou for many years. He was strong-willed, domineering, and his word was law. He held absolute power in the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee and had a very deep-rooted influence."

"The entire municipal party committee, municipal departments, and district and county systems were mostly forced to obey his orders due to his power."

"In the territory of Jingzhou, defying Li Dakang and confronting him head-on will only lead to impassable progress and constant setbacks."

"You are now the deputy mayor and district party secretary appointed by the organization, and you report to him."

"Having just taken up a new post in Guangming District, and being unfamiliar with both people and the area, it's better to remain still than to act without fully understanding the situation."

"Therefore, the core strategy at this stage can be summed up in just two words—establish a firm foothold."

"I think you've been in the ministry for so many years, and you also have the two people I just mentioned, so you must have some ability, right?" Zhou Chuyi looked at Zhao Dehan.

Zhao Dehan has been in the key approval department of the ministry for so many years.

His abilities go without saying, but the key point is that Zhou Chuyi knows Zhao Dehan is a master of feigning innocence.

Otherwise, he would have remained in that position for so many years, aside from leaders like them.

No one knew what Zhao Dehan had been doing in secret.

If things were like this, it would be unreasonable for Zhao Dehan not to be able to establish himself in Jingzhou City.

These words made Zhao Dehan's face flush again, and he hurriedly assured Zhao that he knew what to do.

"Don't vie for power for now, and don't be a show-off when things happen. Observe how other cadres in Jingzhou City handle things."

"The cadres in Jingzhou, putting aside everything else, have mostly learned a thing or two from Li Dakang's skill in shifting blame. You should learn that too."

"Otherwise, you could be blamed for something at any time."

"Don't worry, sir. I'm quite confident about these things."

Zhao Dehan chuckled somewhat sheepishly, indicating that he also had considerable experience in the art of shifting blame in officialdom.

Zhou Chuyi laughed when he saw Zhao Dehan's expression.

His worries seemed somewhat unnecessary; Zhao Dehan was someone who could sit in the approval office for so long.

He didn't make a single mistake on the surface, which proves that his abilities are exceptionally strong.

You should know that projects that get sent to him for approval are not small projects.

The relationships behind each project are complex and intertwined, involving officials at least at the bureau or department level.

His ability to maintain balance over so many years demonstrates his masterful skill in shifting blame.

"Okay, I'll just mention this: at this stage, don't take the initiative to confront Li Dakang."

"Even if I suffer some injustice, take the blame, or suffer some hidden losses, I will endure it for the time being."

"Our core task at this stage is not political achievements, but rather to conduct thorough investigations, establish a solid foundation, and build up strength."

"No matter what he says, don't argue with him. First, find out the details of the Bright District."

"What exactly has his alter ego, Ding Yizhen, been doing in Guangming District all these years? Where did all the money go, as mentioned earlier?"

"How has the land in Guangming District been sold over the years? Has Ding Yizhen and those developers engaged in any improper transfer of benefits?"

"You need to investigate each of these matters thoroughly."

Zhou Chuyi continued, "Li Dakang definitely doesn't want you to investigate, because once the matter in Guangming District is investigated, it will be difficult to find out."

"It could very well destabilize the investors that Li Dakang and Ding Yizhen have worked so hard to attract, making things even worse for Guangmingfeng."

"So you have to do this secretly."

"Of course, you've just taken office, and everyone should know that you're one of my people. No one will cause you trouble without being sure of their own chances."

"Use this window of opportunity to get things sorted out in the Bright District."

"Also, don't take the initiative to get involved in the Bright Peak project for the time being."

At this point, Zhou Chuyi's tone became very serious, "This project is too complicated, involving too many complex interests."

"Especially the matter of that Dafeng factory, which happens to be within the planning scope of the Guangmingfeng project."

"The factory workers formed a factory protection team, which greatly angered the public and turned the factory into a powder keg that could explode at any moment."

"If you touch this now and something goes wrong, all the responsibility will fall on your shoulders."

Zhao Dehan understood Zhou Chuyi's meaning.

The Guangming Peak project is the most important achievement project for Li Dakang at this stage, and he will not easily let a newcomer get involved.

The situation at Dafeng Factory is even more complicated, involving a series of historical issues such as the reform of state-owned enterprises, employee resettlement, and land expropriation.

If not handled properly, the consequences could be disastrous.

"Overall, you have three things to do now."

Zhou Chuyi concluded, "First, keep Sun Liancheng calm and bring him to our side."

"Second, control Du Cheng and make him stop working for Zhao Ruilong. At the same time, use his connections in the public security system to help you find out the truth about Guangming District."

"Third, keep a low profile and thoroughly understand the resources of Guangming District."

"Only after we have thoroughly investigated the accounts and clarified everything can we decide on our next step."

"Of course, it would be best to find out something related to Li Dakang, the municipal party secretary."

"If you find out the problem, someone will naturally use it to challenge Li Dakang."

"You mean Mayor Wu?" Zhao Dehan's eyes lit up, then he nodded vigorously: "I understand what to do."