Chapter 563: My Suggestion

Tian Shi, stay calm; I'm not very familiar with that Cui Rulin either. Moreover, he provoked Li Ming to cause trouble, using this Li Ming incident, I especially dislike him. Otherwise, I wouldn't help you.

I'm just stating my personal opinion.

My suggestion, you can choose to listen.

But I must say.

This is me thinking about this matter from your perspective. I said seriously.

Jianqiang, you speak, I'm listening. People sometimes act impulsively.

I want to hear your advice. Tian Shi said, taking a puff of his cigarette.

The ancient saying goes: grievances should be resolved, not deepened. You now hold a high position, and have just come to Zaocheng not long ago; this is precisely the time you need broad support from those below.

If you want to carry out work in Zaocheng, you must cooperate with certain forces.

Of course, this cooperation must be based on your opinion.

Otherwise, there would be no basis for cooperation.

You should know what a leader fears most: being high-ranking but without position.

What does 'high-ranking but without position' mean? It means lacking support and response from those below.

That is a troublesome matter.

Otherwise, your work would be difficult to carry out.

This Cui Family has been deeply rooted in Zaocheng for a long time.

You want to wipe out their family entirely—impossible.

Not everyone among them is engaged in illegal business.

Doing this will only make the Cui Family cling together more tightly.

Even the people in the middle will oppose you.

By then, think about it: you will have invisibly made many enemies, and these enemies are ones you cannot see.

They might at any time come looking for trouble for you.

You can't spend all your energy dealing with these troubles every day, can you?

They have plenty of time to wear you down.

And you can't afford to be worn down; you came to Zaocheng to achieve results, for better future development.

Tian Shi, don't lose the big picture over small matters. I said, looking at Tian Shi.

After hearing me, Tian Shi remained silent for a while.

He took a long drag on his cigarette, then slowly exhaled,

After a moment,

Jianqiang, what you said makes perfect sense; I was just too impulsive earlier.

Actually, to control a person, you don't necessarily have to kill them; it's enough to hold onto their little braid, and give a tug if they disobey.

This Cui Chengshan, we have already grabbed his little braid,

As long as he doesn't obey, we can strike him anytime, ensuring he becomes obedient and useful.

As for the Cui Family people, why should I be their enemy? Why can't I use them for myself?

Yes, if they band together, that would be very frightening.

The more we strike, the tighter they cling.

It would be better to unite part of them and win over another part; then, those people will all follow me.

By then, in Zaocheng, when I speak, someone will listen.

Jianqiang, thank you. Tian Shi's eyes were full of grateful light.

Tian Shi, no need for thanks; just now I was merely thinking from your perspective personally.

This Cui Chengshan, you can intimidate him a bit; you don't necessarily have to arrest him. Show him these evidences, let him know these things are in my possession, and I can arrest him anytime. Make him honest.

If he becomes honest, I believe his father Cui Rulin will also become honest. I said.

Jianqiang, do it this way. Keep Cui Chengshan with me for now.

You, go pay a visit to that Cui Rulin on my behalf.

Just be direct: I have criminal evidence against Cui Chengshan in my hands; see what he does.

If he yields, he should proactively admit his mistake; then, everyone will be fine, you'll be well, I'll be well, nothing will happen. Otherwise, I must handle this matter.

If I don't deal with Cui Chengshan, my words will have even less listeners. Tian Shi said, smoking.

Tian Shi, is it appropriate for me to go see Cui Rulin? I said; actually, I don't want to get into this muddy situation.

But my feet are already wet; how can I back out?

It's appropriate; no one else would be suitable. This also shows that you are my person.

You can speak directly with me.

I just want to hear Cui Rulin's attitude.

This old brat, I must give him a taste of his own medicine. Tian Shi said.

All right, Tian Shi. When should I go? I asked.

Tonight then; in a moment, Secretary Qin will have finished copying those evidences. You take the stuff and go show it to that old guy, making him cry at the sight of a coffin; otherwise, you'll have empty words, and that old guy might bite back. Humph, I heard his son-in-law works at the municipal bureau; by then we'll also keep the son-in-law under watch, letting their whole family collapse completely. Tian Shi said harshly.

Fine, I'll follow your arrangements. Tian Shi, that's settled for this matter; I'm heading back now.

Wait a moment, Xiao Long; I've already finished meeting him. The young man is excellent, I like him, and he will work with me in the future. I'll handle this matter myself. Tian Shi said.

What else could I say? Xiao Long's matter has already been agreed upon by them.

All that's left is to go through the procedures.

I immediately said to Tian Shi: 'Tian Shi, thank you so much.'

"Jianqiang, don't be polite, between us we don't need to be like this, and there's also the matter of Qi He Kuang. I'll go to Zaocheng Mining Group tomorrow to find my classmate. This matter, you also don't need to worry about it. You just need to focus on production over there." Tian Shi looked at me and said.

"Tian Shi, I've got the production side of Qi He Kuang covered, and I'll entrust the Zaocheng Mining Group matter to you."

"Alright, I'll head back now."

"I'll wait until evening, then I'll go visit that Cui Rulin."

"Tian Shi stood up,"

"Jianqiang, let's cooperate happily."

"Happy cooperation." I reached out my hand and shook hands with Tian Shi.

"After leaving Tian Shi's place,"

"I returned to the Zaocheng Grand Hotel."

"Ruan Wei and Shi Yong were both waiting for me."

"I went back to the room and had Shi Yong bring out one million."

"I personally delivered it to Ruan Wei's room,"

"Ruan Wei saw me bringing the money,"

"He hurriedly tried to push it away,"

"Zhaodage, this won't do. Being able to help you is already an honor for me."

"How could I take money again?"

"Brother, listen to me. You must take this money. Otherwise, I'll get angry."

"You handled the Xue County matter beautifully."

"Besides, this money isn't for you; it's for your subordinates. They've worked hard, and without reward, how can that be? How else can we cooperate in the future?"

"Ruan Wei, hearing me say this, was moved to tears,"

"Zhaodage, you're too kind. Rest assured, from now on, as long as you need me, Ruan Wei, just give me a call—I won't say I can do anything else, but any dirty work can be left to me."

"That's great, I nodded,"

"and shook hands with Ruan Wei."

"Brother, I won't see you off. Figure out how to get back yourselves. When I need you, I'll contact you directly."

"Ruan Wei held onto me,"

"Zhaodage, just rest assured—it's a matter of a single sentence."

"After leaving Ruan Wei's room, I went back to my room."

"Shi Yong asked me, 'Brother, what are we going to do next?'"

"In a bit, follow me to go see that Cui Rulin."

"Going to see Cui Rulin—why don't we just stay hidden? Seeing him would expose us all. That's not good, right?" Shi Yong worried.

"Hearing Shi Yong's worry, I laughed,"

"Shi Yong, what are you still afraid of? In Zaocheng, who dares to mess with you."

"Why am I bringing you? Mainly I want to borrow your reputation to scare that Cui Rulin, so he knows I'm associated with Shi Yong."

"Brother, this is scolding me—I, Shi Yong, know my own weight."

"You hang out with me, and you say that."

"Brother, you're not afraid, so what am I afraid of?"

"Would a barefoot person fear someone wearing shoes?"

"I, Shi Yong, have nothing— in Zaocheng, who have I ever feared?" Shi Yong's courage increased a lot.

"Shi Yong, this is fine. After a while, when Secretary Qin delivers the stuff, we'll set out." I said.

"Are we still bringing knives?" Shi Yong asked.