Chapter 2098 - 2098: 2098

Tang Zhi nodded, raised his glass, and faced Liu Zhizhong, looking truly moved.

"Yes, what a choice by the people! President Chi, I have learned a lot, here's to you!"

As for Hamuer, Liu Zhizhong's old subordinate, he also accompanied them in raising his glass, "President Chi is right, Hamuer has learned, I second that toast!"

Liu Zhizhong chuckled, put down the spatula in his hand, raised his glass in response, and exchanged some pleasantries.

Then, the three of them barbecued as they chatted over drinks, discussing current affairs, feeling quite at ease.

As the alcohol took effect, it was also the time to talk about major issues. Hmm? Discussing big matters in such a state, wouldn't that be problematic?

Think about it, how many things in this world are discussed at the drinking table? Answer: many things!

Alcohol, this thing, excites blood circulation, excites the nerves, but true figures, in such a scenario, can control their willpower.

Some words before drinking may be mostly polite.

Once the drink reaches its peak, once drunk, some things become real. And, after sobering up, they remain memorable, not easily forgotten!

At this moment, Liu Zhizhong smiled at Tang Zhi, saying, "With your promotion to Tang Province, a promising future is in sight! Following the norms of Great East Pot, in a year or two, you might be transferred to a major provincial secretary, before 49, returning to Huitian City, you might become a vice-level figure, as a key talent to be nurtured. Congratulations, this is as if you are about to make it!"

Hamuer smiled, looking at his new master, full of anticipation, yet not ingratiating.

Under Liu Zhizhong's influence, Hamuer's aura and state are really excellent now.

As for Tang Zhi, he gave a slightly bitter smile and shook his head, "President Chi, some things aren't as simple as you think! In Great East Pot, competition pressure is also huge for people like me. It's said that no fewer than five can match me head-on. In the future, entering a second tier, I fear might be very difficult."

"Great East Pot has many people, powerful people everywhere. With competition comes pressure, and with pressure comes motivation! Tang Province, are you frightened?"

"Haha...it's not that I'm frightened, but the difficulty is very high. Besides, if I leave Yunxi, I might also be leaving a blessed place like Valle, far away!"

Liu Zhizhong chuckled, took a swig of his drink, waved his hand, "No big deal, no big deal. I still have 4 years left in Valle. During these 4 years, as long as you take up a provincial secretary position, Valle will have projects for you, to embellish your political achievements, there's no problem at all."

"Thank you, thank you, President Chi for this kindness, I graciously accept it in advance! With your support, my future is still worth looking forward to. Meanwhile, Hamuer..."

He looked at his provincial secretary, Hamuer, and smiled.

Hamuer also smiled, nodding, "Thank you, Tang Province, I'll just focus on doing my job well."

Tang Zhi was genuinely very satisfied with Hamuer.

For many matters, Hamuer arranged everything clearly, so Tang Zhi didn't have to worry.

And for very important matters, Hamuer could also timely offer Tang Zhi advice or help him make decisions, greatly relieving Tang Zhi's worries.

In their two years of cooperation in Yunxi Province, Tang Zhi was truly relaxed and happy because he had Hamuer, a strong right-hand man, to share his burdens and solve problems, exceedingly powerful.

Tang Zhi chuckled and said, "Hamuer is mature and steady, managing everything big and small meticulously. After two years in the provincial government, he's also gained substantial experience. My plan is, if one day I get transferred elsewhere, to make sure to arrange a good position for him, let him take some real power, and then gradually rise. For now, I'm thinking of letting him handle Provincial Government Office affairs, while also being an assistant governor at Changnan State. What do you think?"

Hamuer felt a bit excited inside.

Following this path, in the future, he might directly become the governor of Changnan State when the time comes, then rise step by step.

Importantly, Changnan State is close to Valle, close to Kachin City, a plane ride just an hour away.

At that time, wouldn't it be convenient for him to visit his wife and son in Kachin?

With his wife and children in Kachin, under Liu Zhizhong's care, there's a substantial amount of support, which goes without saying.

At the moment, Hamuer said, "I will follow the organization's arrangements and work according to the leader's requirements."

"Hahaha..."

Tang Zhi and Liu Zhizhong both burst into laughter, the atmosphere still so harmonious.

However, soon, Liu Zhizhong raised a question that even made Tang Zhi a bit headachy.

Liu Zhizhong said, "You both should have felt it, right? Comrade Gu Changsha now is quite different from the comrade Gu Changsha from before!"

Tang Zhi paused, slightly tipsy, "You mean physique? Yes, he's gotten a bit fatter, also more horizontal lines on his face, hehe...carries a lot of hostility, alas...one's features reflect one's heart, showing heavy killing intent inside, right?"

As he said that, he glanced at Hamuer.

Hamuer smiled, nodded, not saying much, not speaking unnecessarily.

Liu Zhizhong also chuckled, but remarked, "These two years, Comrade Gu Changsha indeed has had strong killing intent, dealt with many people! In this world, he seems to have a bit of an "I alone reign supreme" attitude, right?"

"I alone reign supreme...?!" Tang Zhi hesitated for a moment, then showed a helpless expression, nodded, "I see it, everyone sees it, alas..."

Liu Zhizhong appeared very interested, "What did you see?"

Seeing the old leader looking at him, Hamuer couldn't help but smile, nodded, "Yes, everybody sees it, Tang Province is correct."

After speaking, he looked towards Tang Zhi.

Skillfully, he let some of the conversation threads be continued by Tang Zhi, this is a subtle political maneuver.

Tang Zhi no longer hid anything, nodded, "Yes, President Chi is right, Comrade Gu Changsha is indeed self-dominating. From the moment he amended some regulations, we knew he wanted to monopolize without moving. That probably isn't a good thing."

Liu Zhizhong said, "Given the current medical standards and his medical conditions, my political think-tank predicts, this number is a certainty."

Saying this, he held up three fingers.

Tang Zhi and Hamuer were speechless, also surprised.

"This number? My God..."

Tang Zhi also held up three fingers, his eyes widening.

Liu Zhizhong smiled, saying, "This is still a conservative estimate."

"A conservative estimate?"

Tang Zhi and Hamuer spoke in unison, truly unable to believe their ears.

Tang Zhi seemed somewhat deflated, twirling his wine glass, "A conservative estimate...haha...30 is still conservative...then how many rounds must those below him undergo, haha..."