Qi Tongwei at the start: Not relying on Liang Lu, but winning by a single move against Heaven.

Qi Tongwei and Qin Xuefeng discussed the matter for a long time in the office.

Two groups of people came to report on their work, but Qin Xuefeng dismissed them both.

The map of Leishan County on the wall was torn down and spread out on the desk.

On the map, the Leishan River originates from the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains, runs through Leishan County, and flows into the Junggar Basin.

Qi Tongwei held a marker and marked several key areas.

Secretary Qin frowned, his expression growing increasingly somber.

He spent half his life working in Leishan and was very familiar with the Leishan River.

This river is very stable, flowing continuously from March to July, and then entering a dry season in October.

It goes on and on, without interruption.

In previous years, the water level would rise during the snowmelt season, and in severe cases, it would breach the riverbed in small areas.

But this year is different; the snow is too heavy.

There is a lot of snow on the Tianshan Mountains, and even more snow is artificially accumulated in the river channels.

The two studied the map for more than half an hour before finally reaching a consensus.

First, flood prevention work must be carried out immediately.

Before the snow melt season arrives, we must ensure that everything is in perfect order.

In addition, Qi Tongwei offered a suggestion.

This is a big matter, involving a wide range of people. It would be best to report it to your superiors.

At first, Qin Xuefeng hesitated.

After all, nothing has happened yet.

He worried that reporting it rashly would make his superiors think he was being overly anxious and trying to gain attention.

But Qi Tongwei dispelled his concerns with just one sentence.

"Secretary, which outcome is better: exemption from liability for fulfilling one's duties or accountability for dereliction of duty?"

After listening, Qin Xuefeng was taken aback for a moment, then nodded emphatically.

He stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray and immediately dialed Secretary Wang's number.

When the call connected, Wang Quanyou was somewhat surprised to see that it was Qin Xuefeng calling.

He drew out the question.

"Comrade Xuefeng, the material is finished so quickly?"

Qin Xuefeng grinned, a somewhat embarrassed smile, and quickly began to explain.

"Secretary Wang, this isn't about the commendation materials."

"There's a new situation on my end that I'd like to report to you."

Wang Quanyou paused for a moment, put down his pen, and slowly began to speak.

"Okay, please keep it brief, I have a meeting in a bit..."

Upon hearing Secretary Wang's words, Qin Xuefeng dared not linger and immediately began to report the situation.

He gave a brief report on the possibility of snowmelt flooding.

Finally, he solemnly issued a warning to Secretary Wang.

"Secretary, this flood has not only affected Leishan, but will also impact other cities and prefectures."

After the report was finished, Wang Quanyou remained silent for a long time, and clear tapping sounds could be heard on the phone.

This is Wang Quanyou's habit; he likes to tap the table with his fingers when he's thinking.

After a long while, the knocking stopped, and Wang Quanyou slowly opened his mouth and asked two questions.

"Based on your estimation, what is the probability of a flood? Which cities and regions will be affected?"

His voice was soft and somewhat low, revealing no emotion whatsoever.

Qin Xuefeng was taken aback by the question.

He and Qi Tongwei had just discussed how to deal with the flood.

As for the probability of it forming or which cities and regions it would affect, he hadn't considered it at all.

He frowned slightly, glanced at Qi Tongwei, and replied in a deep voice.

"Secretary. I'll have Comrade Qi Tongwei report the details to you."

After saying that, he immediately handed the phone to Qi Tongwei, signaling Qi Tongwei to report.

Qi Tongwei nodded, took the microphone, and immediately began his report.

"Secretary Wang, this is Qi Tongwei. I'd like to continue reporting the details to you."

"We haven't calculated the probability of a flood forming in detail; it needs to be determined by hydrological experts."

He paused slightly, looked at the map on the table, and spoke again.

"As for the scope of the impact, we have analyzed it in detail."

"The source of this flood is the large amount of snow accumulation on the northern slopes of the Tianshan Mountains."

"If a flood occurs, it will cover the entire Leishan area, and the Leishan River will be affected."

"Downstream areas, such as Santai County, Bazhou, and the Sixth Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, will be affected."

On the other end of the phone, Wang Quanyou nodded, a smile unconsciously curving his lips.

From the moment Qin Xuefeng uttered the words "snowmelt flood".

Wang Quanyou then learned that this warning was not Qin Xuefeng's idea.

Qin Xuefeng's advantage lies in his extensive grassroots experience and adept problem-solving skills; he simply couldn't articulate such professional terms.

After a moment's thought, Wang Quanyou continued to ask questions.

Now that you've identified the problem, do you have a solution?

Qi Tongwei glanced at Qin Xuefeng and asked if they should continue. Qin Xuefeng frowned and nodded.

Seeing that Secretary Qin nodded, Qi Tongwei immediately replied in a deep voice.

"Secretary Wang, we have studied two flood prevention plans."

"One approach focuses on dredging the river channel, while the other focuses on diversion and protection."

"After comparison, we felt that the second option was more reliable and more in line with the actual situation."

Once Wang Quanyou got interested, he stopped mentioning the meeting.

He chuckled and asked again.

"Everyone says that it's better to guide than to block, and that clearing blockages is the root cause. Why are you only treating the symptoms, not the root cause?"

Qi Tongwei didn't dare to keep them in suspense and immediately began to explain.

"Secretary. First, there's simply no time constraint. March is the snowmelt season."

"The Leishan River is 90 kilometers long, and more than 50 kilometers of it are within Leishan County."

"Even with the help of the military, it's unrealistic to expect to dig a riverbed within a month."

"Moreover, such an extreme situation, which is rare and once in a century, is not worth the trouble and expense."

"unless..."

Unless Qi Tongwei stopped himself as soon as he uttered those two words.

He realized that he had gone too far off topic and that it had nothing to do with the dangerous situation.

On the other end of the phone, Wang Quanyou's interest was piqued.

He chuckled twice, lit a cigarette, and slowly began to speak.

"Now that we've talked it out, let's stop hiding things."

"You dared to lead a rescue team. Now you're too scared to even say a word?"

"Say it, unless what?"

Qi Tongwei felt a little embarrassed by what Wang Quanyou said, and replied with a wry smile.

"Unless Bianxi wants to build a 90-kilometer-long Red Flag Canal."

"Then, over several decades, we will transform Junggar into a land of plenty..."

Qi Tongwei's voice was not loud, and his tone was somewhat weak.

This idea was too far-fetched; Qi Tongwei knew it was basically impossible.

Leishan River is a seasonal river, unlike the natural water system of Zhuozhang River.

The flow of the Leishan River is unstable; whether there is water or not depends entirely on the weather.

What was said in jest was taken to heart by the listener, and there was silence on the other end of the phone again.

On the other end of the phone, Wang Quanyou nodded in satisfaction, secretly feeling pleased with himself.

Qi Tongwei is indeed a talented person; he dares to think, dares to act, and has a quick mind.

He even began to consider whether it was a waste of talent to put Qi Tongwei in a deputy county position.

After a long period of contemplation, Wang Quanyou spoke again, his voice becoming very calm.

"Your response is very good. I will have a hydrological expert conduct a risk assessment."

He paused slightly and gave a word of advice.

"Since you have your own judgment, don't just wait for the evaluation results."

"Remember, stability is paramount, and when serving the people, we must not be hesitant."

Finally, Wang Quanyou softened his tone and added another sentence.

"And your rescue experience report, hurry up and write it up, and submit it to the city as soon as possible."

After saying that, he hung up the phone without waiting for Qi Tongwei's reaction.

The phone went dead.

Qi Tongwei held the microphone and grinned at Qin Xuefeng.

"The call ended. The Party Secretary said he would convene experts to conduct a risk assessment..."

Although the city's risk assessment has not yet been released.

Based on his past experience, Qin Xuefeng judged that this flood was almost inevitable.

Perhaps influenced by Qi Tongwei, Qin Xuefeng made the decision immediately.

A flood prevention meeting should be convened immediately to develop a flood prevention plan and ensure that nothing goes wrong.

In Leishan County, flood prevention meetings were held in quick succession.

In Bianxi City, Wang Quanyou also directly issued instructions to the Municipal Party Committee Office.

We must immediately convene hydrological experts to assess the probability of flooding; a conclusion must be reached today!