Chapter 1960 - 1960: 1960

"Thank you, President Chi, thank you, thank you! I completely accept and support your grand strategy. I hope we can work together to create brilliance! In the next two years, we should be able to settle everything, right?"

"Hmm, not a big problem. Shall we, create brilliance together?"

"Alright, create brilliance together!"

Tang Zhi was extremely excited and seemed to clink glasses with Liu Zhizhong more vigorously.

A half glass of red wine, Tang Zhi actually drank it in one go.

Afterward, of course, like before, he took the initiative to pour wine for Liu Zhizhong. After all, in terms of diplomacy, he was the president, while he was a local official, etiquette must be met!

As soon as the wine was poured, Liu Zhizhong said, "This time, during my secret visit to the Great East Scenic Area, I felt a lot. Whether in terms of humanity or nature, it's all excellent. Especially a place, worth mentioning."

"Oh? Mr. Chi, why don't you tell us?"

"I made a trip to that city's Shennong Grand Canyon…"

Liu Zhizhong pretended to forget the name of the city, his acting was top-notch.

Due to the Tianping Peak villa cabin incident, Tang Zhi remembered it very well.

At the moment, he responded, "It's the county-level city under Huayang City in Tianchuan Province, Daxi City's Shennong Grand Canyon, right?"

"Oh, yes, yes, it's Daxi City." Liu Zhizhong quickly nodded, "That place has quite divine scenery, very charming. Moreover, the tourism management and facilities are top-notch."

"Yes, very good, Daxi City is worth learning from in many places." Tang Zhi, on his end, was indeed telling the truth.

Liu Zhizhong smoothly redirected towards Hamuer, then nodded, "Interestingly, I met Hamuer, the mayor of Daxi City, there."

"Oh? Hamuer? Was he also in the scenic area for research and guidance, or...?" Tang Zhi wasn't very familiar with the name but understood the rank over there, a standard-level county-level city mayor!

Liu Zhizhong smiled casually, "The interesting part is, he, like me, was on a secret visit, inspecting the progress of the scenic area facility projects and management systems, etc. He even bought his own tickets for entry and the ferry, and coincidentally, as a tourist, I got to chat with him."

Tang Zhi nodded, seemingly intrigued, "And then?"

"After a chat, I finally figured out his identity, and along with some guessing, I figured it out. This person has quite the knack for administrative management! If the Wale Republic weren't currently not lacking staff, and if there wasn't a temporary hold on recruiting civil servants from over here, I would definitely recruit him over."

Hearing this, Tang Zhi's mind started spinning.

"It seems President Chi has a very high regard for Mayor Ha! This Hamuer indeed has a bit of skill!"

"Indeed, quite a capable person, diligent, and very wise. I was thinking… if Tang Province lacks people, maybe a cross-province transfer..."

When it came to this, Tang Zhi immediately brightened up, slapped his thigh, "The person President Chi has his eyes on must be a talent! Is there even a need to talk about staffing shortages? Of course, I lack such talent around me! You see, I just arrived at Yunxi not long ago, and haven't even established my full-time secretary, essentially my Grand Steward. If Hamuer is willing, let's directly transfer him over and promote him to the deputy hall-level as my full-time office director, and add him as the deputy secretary-general of the provincial government!"

Liu Zhizhong shook his head, "That won't do, haha..."

"Ah? Won't do?"

Tang Zhi was stunned, but immediately patted his chest and said, "Rest assured, President Chi, if I say it'll work, then it'll really work."

In his heart, naturally welled up a sense of noble privilege.

Liu Zhizhong said, "Mayor Ha is of minority ethnicity; suddenly having him as your chief aide would inevitably cause rumors, wouldn't it?"

Tang Zhi laughed heartily, "Honestly, President Chi, you still don't quite understand our system here! For someone like me with a demoted status, hehe, wanting to employ someone is quite easy, irrespective of minority or other background."

In his heart, Liu Zhizhong secretly laughed, thinking that this was precisely the attitude he desired.

Having a minority as your chief aide, heh heh, it highlights Hamuer even more. In the future, his political career will indeed be prominent.

At that moment, Liu Zhizhong said, "Since Tang Province says so, I have no objections. Of course, I just thought Mayor Ha was a talent, so I mentioned it. Conveniently enough, Tang Province seems to recognize and value talent; then, best wishes to Mayor Ha, haha..."

Saying this, he also raised his glass.

Tang Zhi also raised his glass, nodding repeatedly, "Mm-hmm-hmm, must wish him well, haha..."

Actually, at this moment, Tang Zhi was indeed 150 pounds of weight, but with 149 pounds of cunning.

The talent that Chi Zhongshui valued must truly be a talent; he felt it could be beneficial to recruit him here.

Moreover, with Chi Zhongshui's assistance, doing him a favor by heavily using Hamuer wasn't that a win-win? Gaining Chi Zhongshui's favor, won't future matters be easier?

Yet little did he know, when Liu Zhizhong placed Hamuer by his side, it was akin to planting a dagger, ready to shine brilliantly at times.

Perhaps when the second September Revolution comes, Hamuer might play a huge role.

Subsequently, the two continued eating and chatting, appearing quite congenial.

In fact, their state could be called mutually opportunistic, right? Haha...

Even later, Tang Zhi mentioned, "Hey, President Chi, you are still single and unmarried, right? My wife has a cousin named Zhang Minmin, very pretty, and is now a state-owned enterprise general manager, quite matching in age with you. Shall we arrange a meet-up sometime?"

Inside, Liu Zhizhong beamed, oh my, what a move from the Great Eastern Pot, even using the offer of a woman.

He, of course, expressed, no rush, no rush; he regards state affairs as priority, personal issues can wait. When the time is right, if fate allows, perhaps during border visits, they could have a meet-up as well.

Witnessing this, Tang Zhi naturally had plans in mind, essentially getting Zhang Minmin moved over from Tiandu to settle in Changnan State and continue her business!

Little did he know, it wasn't just his wife's cousin; even his wife was on Liu Zhizhong's mind, hehe...

Overall, this luncheon was quite pleasant, achieving very constructive results. The purpose recommended by Liu Zhitong was accomplished, and the condition of meeting women was gradually maturing.

Tang Zhi eventually managed to take care of it, finding an excuse to go to the washroom, buying the entire bill, of course, including what his four family bodyguards consumed!

Yet, when the two of them wobbly descended the stairs after a boozy meal, Tang Zhi saw his four bodyguards in such bruised conditions, he truly was at a loss whether to cry or laugh, sigh...

The bodyguards, with bruised noses and swollen faces, clearly embarrassed, each lowering their heads, were indeed thrashed by President Chi, haha!