"He definitely can't figure it out."
Fang Xiu smiled and said, "This is inherently a very risky thing. If Qin Mu knew the inside story, he'd probably be furious."
"Then let's not tell Qin Mu."
Li Guobin also smiled and said directly, "He's young now and needs more experience. We're giving him a bit of difficulty and intensity, letting him experience the hardships of the world!"
Hearing this, the three exchanged glances and laughed.
The reason was simple: Liang Guan, as Qiu Xiangqian's right-hand man, was recommended to serve as the county party secretary in Huaining County. This meant he wouldn't be able to focus on his work in the municipal government, indirectly weakening Qiu Xiangqian's power.
Secondly, as Qiu Xiangqian's right-hand man, Liang Guan, going to Huaining, would definitely target Qin Mu. This would lead to another power struggle between the two.
Given Qin Mu's methods of dealing with Yu Xuewen, he might even send Liang Guan to the provincial discipline inspection commission. At that point, Qiu Xiangqian would have lost a key general.
This would both hone Qin Mu's abilities and weaken Qiu Xiangqian's power—killing two birds with one stone!
Qiu Xiangqian truly couldn't understand why Liang Guan was recommended to Huaining. Wasn't this beneficial to him?
"Mayor, are you really going to send me to Huaining County?"
Liang Guan himself was summoned to Qiu Xiangqian's office, where he explained the proposal from the five-member municipal committee group.
"Yes, the five-person group meeting is over. We'll go through the formalities at the Standing Committee meeting tomorrow, and then report to the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department."
Qiu Xiangqian nodded and said, "Do you have any personal thoughts?"
"I have no objections. This is good for both me and you."
Liang Guan analyzed carefully, "If I go to Huaining County, at least Huaining will still follow your orders. If it were someone else, they would probably have completely fallen into Secretary Li's arms."
"As for me personally, as long as I can stabilize the situation, I can better help you when I return, right?"
Huaining County is actually the most suitable place to make a contribution. With Yu Xuewen under investigation, the situation is chaotic, and people are restless. If Liang Guan goes there now, he only needs to stabilize the situation and eliminate any remaining influence, and everything will be fine!
For the experienced Liang Guan, this is a piece of cake.
It's practically free credit!
"Don't be too happy yet. That Qin Mu is no pushover."
Qiu Xiangqian said in a deep voice, "You've seen what happened to Yu Xuewen. If you really go, be careful not to give him any leverage."
That kid Qin Mu, he thinks he can find something on me?
Liang Guan scoffed!
"Mayor, aren't you exaggerating a bit? That Qin Mu just acts recklessly because he has a leader backing him up."
Liang Guan's tone was full of contempt. "Old Yu was just too careless. Otherwise, how could he have been outmaneuvered by a mere youth?"
"He's been lording it over people in Huaining County for too long. It's inevitable that he's become complacent. Don't worry, once I get there, I definitely won't leave Qin Mu any leverage."
So certain?
Qiu Xiangqian suddenly had a bad feeling. Could this guy also fall victim to Huaining County?
He wanted to offer more advice, but Liang Guan's confident expression made him realize that anything he said at this point would be futile.
"I only have one request: stay calm and composed. Don't give Qin Mu any chance!"
Qiu Xiangqian said earnestly, "Our camp can't withstand any more turmoil, understand?"
Right now, it seems only Yu Xuewen has a problem, but Yu Xuewen's issue is enough to draw the attention of the provincial party committee to Qiu Xiangqian's side.
If Liang Guan, as a core member, also gets into trouble, then Mayor Qiu Xiangqian will definitely be implicated.
After all, Liang Guan's reputation is far more prominent than Yu Xuewen's. Everyone in the city's party committee and government, even the entire Jiangzhou, knows that Liang Guan is Qiu Xiangqian's right-hand man, someone Qiu Xiangqian practically promoted himself.
Their relationship is so close they're practically inseparable!
…
Qin Mu slept for over five hours on the sofa. When he opened his eyes again, it was already afternoon. Those five hours of rest had significantly reduced his fatigue.
He checked his phone and saw it was flooded with messages.
Some were congratulatory, some concerned, and some seeking cooperation.
For example, Xie Changfeng!
He had just politely declined a cooperation offer a few days ago, but unexpectedly, today the other party had made several calls and sent over a dozen messages, eager to finalize the collaboration. They stated that there would be no obstacles this time, and the Xie Group would invest tens of millions of yuan to transform and develop the agricultural economy in Huaining County.
This attitude was indeed impressive.
Of course, the main reason was that Qin Mu had single-handedly brought down Yu Xuewen, firmly establishing himself in Huaining County.
With Yu Xuewen gone, Qin Mu, the second-in-command, certainly wouldn't be transferred. No leader at any level would dare take that risk.
Replacing both the top and second-in-command simultaneously!
The risk was too great!
With Qin Mu's position secure, the Xie Group naturally wanted to cooperate.
However, Qin Mu wasn't in a hurry to reply; letting them be anxious wouldn't hurt.
Zhao Yanan and Tian Weiwei both sent congratulatory messages. Tian Weiwei also conveyed her father's intention to increase investment in Huaining County.
Hearing this news, Qin Mu was overjoyed. With the investment from Xie's Group and Tianke Group, his next plan could be gradually realized.
It was indeed a good thing!
As he got up, he received a call from Zhuo Zhihong.
"Qin Mu, this Yu Xuewen is quite tight-lipped. So far, he's only implicated Liu Jin; he's keeping silent about everyone else."
Zhuo Zhihong said with considerable regret.
Only implicated Liu Jin?
Qin Mu was taken aback at first, then couldn't help but admire him. This Yu Xuewen was truly a cunning old fox. He dared not implicate other important figures, only daring to use Liu Jin as a scapegoat?
"What about the other officials in Huaining County?"
Qin Mu hurriedly asked, "In his three and a half years in Huaining County, he couldn't have corrupted no one else, could he?"
"He admitted that Wang Guohao was his man, and a few department heads as well, but they're mostly harmless."
Zhuo Zhihong said awkwardly, "I'll try harder; I can't let this old guy get away with it too easily."
That's it?
Qin Mu was speechless. Were the people from the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission just sitting around doing nothing?
They couldn't even pry Yu Xuewen's mouth open?
Several hours had passed, and only one harmless person, Liu Jin, had been implicated.
Qin Mu didn't know what to say!
Normally, if an official of Yu Xuewen's rank could tell the truth, the entire Jiangzhou would be in turmoil.
But now it seemed they had underestimated Yu Xuewen.
His stubbornness was beyond imagination.
"County Chief, you're awake?"
Han Ying walked in from outside and said, "A young woman from Wenyu Tourism Company is here. She says she wants to see you."
Someone from Wenyu Tourism Company?
Qin Mu was taken aback. According to the actions of the Discipline Inspection Commission and the Public Security Bureau, Wenyu Tourism Company had basically been shut down, and all relevant personnel had been taken in for investigation. Why would someone still come looking for him?
"Let her come!"
Qin Mu thought for a moment and said directly. He also wanted to see who it was that had managed to evade the investigation by the Discipline Inspection Commission and the Public Security Bureau.