"Mr. Ou, from what you said, it seems that Ling Butong is quite arrogant. However, do you think that he can join forces with the Provincial Party Secretary and the Governor to fight this? Isn't there someone deeper behind this who is controlling everything?"
Feng Yuxing looked at Ou Liangchang, pretending to be very curious.
A man who can call the shots in the officialdom must have a powerful force behind him. Perhaps it was this force that gave him enough courage and guts to compete with those bigwigs.
He knew very well that the mastermind behind Ling Bu Tong was none other than Feng Chuanqi, who was a prominent figure among the younger generation in Yancheng.
The reason why he asked this question actually had a deeper meaning.
He wanted to test it out. Since Ou Liangchang and Ling Butong had a deep hatred for each other, he also wanted to know how familiar Ou Liangchang was with Ling Butong.
"Over the years, I've done a lot of research, and I only know that he has someone in Yancheng supporting him, but I really don't know who that person is.
Ling Bu-tong had always done things by any means necessary, and they were all underhanded and damaging. Whenever he had something to do, someone would naturally work behind the scenes to put pressure on some bigwigs in the provincial party committee.
Naturally, as long as it's not too outrageous, the provincial party committee and government will turn a blind eye.
Over time, he has become a powerful force, holding a seat on the Standing Committee, especially in personnel adjustments and promotions, and can share the benefits with the provincial party secretary and governor!
After Ou Liangchang finished speaking, he sighed, with a trace of sadness on his face.
Feng Yuxing looked at Ou Liangchang's expression and couldn't help but sigh in his heart:
“It’s not unreasonable that Ou Liangchang lost to Ling Butong. He didn’t even know who was behind his opponent.
However, Ling Butong also has his own ways. Provincial Party Secretary Xiao Hairuo and Governor Huang Huamin have been here for a year or two, and I don't know what's going on! "
But he changed his mind again, "It seems that this Feng Shao is really very meticulous in his work. He has been planning in Yuanxi for so many years, but surprisingly, no one in Yuanxi knows of his existence except Ling Butong.
Even if I can deal with Ling Bu Tong this time, it may not affect Feng Chuanqi, but he can secretly deal with me. It seems that I have to be careful! "
Feng Yuxing did not tell what he knew, but instead focused on Ou Liangchang.
He looked at Ou Liangchang and said:
"I heard that Ling Butong plotted against you when you were least prepared. Did Huan Tongmin contribute to this?"
As Feng Yuxing finished speaking, Ou Liangchang took over the topic and said:
"Of course, he's Ling Bu-tong's loyal henchman. That banquet was a meeting of model workers and outstanding Party members organized by the Zhouxi Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, and it was the Zhouxi Municipal Party Committee that was in charge.
Without his dedication to Ling Bu Tong, I wouldn't be able to have such a 'free time' today. It's all thanks to him. Look, he's become the 'Pavilion Master'!"
After Ou Liangchang finished speaking, he pointed at the house and said "hmm" twice.
Feng Yuxing did not immediately respond to Ou Liangchang's words. He picked up the teacup and drank the tea slowly. He was thinking about something else in his mind.
"Could it be that my previous inference was off track and my judgment of Huan Tongmin was wrong?" He thought for a moment, raised his head, and looked at Ou Liangchang.
Pretending to be surprised, he said, "Mr. Ou, are you saying that you opened this Guanji Tea House? Great! You're the boss now!"
"Yeah! It's just a little fun, but not many people know that this Guanji Pavilion is my little asset. Of course, few people know this because I rarely show my face here!"
Ou Liangchang spoke very modestly, but his face still showed a proud look.
"Old Ou is indeed at a higher level! Even this name seems so elegant, 'Guan Ji', meaning insight into the mysteries of heaven. It seems that Old Ou is still worried that Ling Bu Tong will harm the people of Yuanxi!"
Feng Yuxing praised with a sigh.
Upon learning that this 'Guanji Tea House' was run by Ou Liangchang and that he had a grudge against Ling Butong, Feng Yuxing concluded that this place must be where Ou Liangchang was gathering information about Ling Butong, thinking, "It seems like this is a conspiracy to defeat a conspiracy!"
"Comrade Yuxing, you're overthinking it. I just think this name can remind me to be more observant and foresee opportunities when encountering things. It's not as great as you think!"
Ou Liangchang waved his hand and said,
"However, after retirement, I have nothing to do, so I have tea and chat with some of my old comrades. Of course, everyone also brings out some of their knowledge of the situation over tea, and I know more news!"
"Mr. Ou, even after you retired, you've been 'keeping an eye' on Ling Butong for quite a few years now. Haven't you figured out any of his weaknesses?"
Feng Yuxing knew the purpose of inviting him to have tea, which was considered a direct question to Ou Liangchang.
"Comrade Yu Xing, Ling Butong is the vice governor and the police chief. Even if I don't retire, I can't transfer personnel to investigate some things.
I wanted to tell you about what happened in Chunjiang County, but you took action before me!
What I can do for you is that you try your best to maintain your original intention. As for removing your "deputy" title, don't worry, I will talk to some old comrades about it!
Ou Liangchang said this confidently, his expression showing sincerity.
He is also a retired cadre, and he strongly supports Feng Yuxing, the new mayor. If it were another acting mayor, it would be full of sincerity, and it could be said that it was a gift he could give to Feng Yuxing when he invited him for tea. But for Feng Yuxing, it is not a big deal.
"Mr. Ou, I appreciate your kindness, but for me, this is not a big deal. If he dares to make trouble about this matter, he will be fired soon!"
Feng Yuxing said nonchalantly.
"That being said, this person won't use his tactics openly. He'll resort to some shady and deceptive tactics in secret. You better be careful!"
Ou Liangchang didn't mind the term "wind and movement" and was still giving a friendly reminder.
"Mr. Ou, you really don't have any effective insights in all these years?" Feng Yuxing said jokingly.
"What's the use? I've already reported the Chunjiang County incident, and the information was submitted to the higher authorities, Shi Dahai!"
Ou Liangchang looked helpless and waved his hands.
"You've ever sent in reports? When did that happen?" Feng Yuxing looked at Ou Liangchang and added, "Reporting a provincial-level official will inevitably lead to some reaction from higher-ups, right?"
"It was a few months before you took office at Yuanxi. I can't remember the exact time. After sending the materials, I didn't see any movement, so I didn't bother to remember the date!"
Ou Liangchang was a little indignant.
Feng Yuxing suddenly understood that his parachuting into Yuanxi Province to serve as mayor of Zhouxi City should be related to this. It was not the whole reason, but at least one of the reasons.
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