83: Chapter 83 A Day as a Military Advisor

When one reaches middle age, with aging parents above and young children below, the greatest fear is collapsing suddenly.

Gao Feng is human, too; he cannot avoid fear just because he holds a high position.

Sun Ning handed him a cigarette to offer comfort.

"Senior Brother, the Mishui Township Police Station can be put to good use!"

Sun Ning had come this time specifically to discuss the details.

Fortunately, at that time, for the sake of the development of Mishui Township, he had arranged for Zhu Zihao to be in that position.

This also meant he had someone capable he could use within the law enforcement agencies.

As for the question of being questioned about handling a case outside the jurisdiction, that is simple and easy to solve.

Yan San failed to frame someone and fled in a panic into the territory of Mishui Township.

In his desperate hunger, he stole a chicken from a commoner's home and was promptly arrested by the patrolling staff of the Police Station.

The heroic People's Police overcame all difficulties and uncovered the plot by Zhao Bo in collusion with Yan San to frame the Vice Mayor.

As for the evidence, that is also simple; these people usually record their conversations before carrying out their plans.

It is believed that someone as sagacious as Yan San, who has long mingled at the train station, would have left evidence behind.

Gao Feng rejected Sun Ning's good intentions.

"Little Ning, the Mishui Township Police Station is too small; your little station chief cannot withstand his wrath."

"Although I have devoted myself entirely to urban construction since arriving in Heyang, I haven't just been sitting around doing nothing these past few years."

"It is better to leave Zhongzhou; that way, no innocent people will be involved."

"I once did a favor for the Executive Deputy Director of the Xinniu City Municipal Public Security Bureau! I will let him help!"

"Since it only involves Zhao Bo, wouldn't it be..."

Sun Ning could hear Gao Feng's concerns; this matter truly would not involve too many people.

At most, it would only be possible to drag out Zhao Bo.

However, he always felt that Gao Feng had not yet fully entered his role.

If a case involves the Executive Deputy Mayor of another city, would the Xinniu City Municipal Public Security Bureau dare to act arbitrarily?

They would definitely report it to the Provincial Department immediately.

Do you think the Provincial Department would dare not report it?

Such a big matter certainly cannot be hidden; the leaders in the province will inevitably know.

On the surface, this matter is just Zhao Bo's own affair.

But are there any fools among those in high positions?

Not to mention that Zhao Bo is Deputy Secretary Zhao Weicai's own nephew.

The provincial leaders might turn a blind eye for the sake of a peaceful transition of power in Zhongzhou.

Perhaps some leader in the province supports him, turning a big issue into a small one and a small one into nothing.

But Deputy Secretary Zhao Weicai will inevitably see his rating in the eyes of the leaders greatly reduced because of this.

His patron will also develop a rift with him because of this.

Actually, Deputy Secretary Zhao Weicai miscalculated one step in this matter, which was being deceived by his nephew's usual well-behaved performance.

In reality, Zhao Bo is a very foolish person.

Deputy Secretary Zhao Weicai did have some hints and tacit approval for this matter, but Zhao Bo should have found others to handle it.

Yet, thinking himself clever, he went to find a master thief himself.

Therefore, sometimes even after careful consideration, one can still be defeated by details.

Facing Gao Feng's concerns, Sun Ning smiled and said, "Senior Brother, the leaders will know, and the colleagues will know."

"If Deputy Secretary Zhao Weicai cannot even protect his own nephew, his confidants will start having wild thoughts."

"When the time comes, Senior Brother, if you raise your arm and call out, those loyal officials and good generals will surely bow and pledge their allegiance!"

Sun Ning's flattery came one after another.

He coaxed Gao Feng until he was stunned, and the anxiety that had been buried in his heart all morning dissipated.

Before Gao Feng could savor Sun Ning's flattery properly, Sun Ning suddenly said, "Shouldn't the thing Senior Brother considers most be the candidate for the Standing Committee Vice Mayor?"

"Huh?"

Sun Ning looked at Gao Feng's expression and felt very exhausted.

Secretary Wang Shengli is like this, and Gao Feng is the same.

Have they never played Chinese chess? Can they not think three steps ahead?

"Senior Brother, you should report your work to Secretary Zheng and express the work of the Municipal Government tactfully."

The Secretary Zheng that Sun Ning spoke of is the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee member and Zhongzhou Municipal Committee Secretary Zheng Zhanzhong.

Generally speaking, personnel arrangements in Zhongzhou respect his opinions.

Furthermore, after Gao Feng moves up, he should also adjust his stance as a deputy.

He has no way to be on equal footing with Zheng Zhanzhong.

Fortunately, Gao Feng's ambition is not that great; he will honestly serve as a deputy.

And Sun Ning does not believe that Gao Feng has not relied on anyone in the years he has been here.

At this moment, Gao Feng looked at Sun Ning with a confused expression, as if he did not understand why Sun Ning was acting this way.

In fact, Gao Feng was a bit blinded by his position; he still considered himself the number two figure in the government.

He had never thought about going to report government work to Zheng Zhanzhong.

"Little Ning, isn't that inappropriate?"

"Appropriate, very appropriate. You can ask Secretary Zheng to decide on the position of Executive Deputy Mayor, but for the position of Standing Committee Vice Mayor, you can express your own opinion to the Party Secretary."

"You are going up there to do work; given the status of Secretary Zheng, he will definitely choose to support you!"

That's right, Sun Ning wanted to tell Gao Feng to strive for a Standing Committee Vice Mayor position.

As long as Gao Feng is willing to communicate with Zheng Zhanzhong, he will give this position.

Still, the same applies: Zheng Zhanzhong also needs to avoid suspicion.

It is impossible for him to fill the Municipal Government with his own people; otherwise, the leaders would not agree.

After Sun Ning's earnest persuasion, Gao Feng finally realized that his skin was too thin.

It was not that Gao Feng did not understand these things; it was just that he had never really engaged in competition and had not developed his own schemes.

"Little Ning, do you have a suitable candidate on your side?"

Gao Feng's words left Sun Ning speechless; how could he not have a single close friend among so many Vice Mayors?

Sun Ning definitely did not believe it; Gao Feng had been vigorously developing the economy in Zhongzhou for the past few years, which required the full cooperation of other Vice Mayors.

In some places, it does not rely entirely on arrangements by superiors; there is also the aspect of personal charisma.

Even Qin Hui had three good friends, let alone others.

"Senior Brother is joking. I am just a student who just graduated; how would I know any big shots?"

"I do have a talent I can recommend to Senior Brother."

"Our County Party Committee Secretary Wang Pingan is a master at developing the economy. The outstanding results in Gongfan County over the years are largely due to his efforts."

"I think Senior Brother should talk to Secretary Zhao, give that side a Vice Mayor position, and push County Mayor Wang Pingan up."

This idea was something Sun Ning thought of on the spur of the moment.

Although the real power of the Vice Mayor position is not as great as that of a County Party Committee Secretary, it is a proper, substantive deputy-department-level position.

It lays a solid foundation for entering a senior cadre position at the department level, and Vice Mayor Wang Pingan would definitely be tempted.

And Deputy Secretary Zhao Weicai would also want to have a say in the Municipal Government.

Sun Ning still felt that this matter was feasible.

Once things developed according to his plan, it would be easier for him to maneuver in Gongfan County.

And Gao Feng also thought for a while before agreeing.

Neither of them felt there was anything wrong with cooperating with Deputy Secretary Zhao Weicai.

In the system, there is no true friendship, nor is there any true 'never-speak-to-each-other-again.'

As long as the interests are sufficient, mortal enemies can cooperate.

And Gao Feng needed a local leader to cheer for him even more; this position is much more important than an inconspicuous Vice Mayor.

Next, Gao Feng and Sun Ning chatted for a long time, discussing various details and various plans.

It was not until the afternoon when it was time for work that they stopped.

In order not to alert the enemy, Gao Feng went to work without even eating.

At this time, there were many eyes watching Gao Feng, and he dared not have the slightest deviation in his behavior.