Chapter 42 6. In He Zhijun's chess game, Lu Youshun is just an insignificant pawn

When Zhuang Zhiqi and Chen Jin'er returned to the villa, Xu Haocheng's poker game had just ended.After having dinner together, Xu Haocheng called Du Linxiang and Zhuang Zhiqi to the study.Xu Haocheng's study room is very large, and the bookshelves are filled with all kinds of books. Du Linxiang has seen many study rooms of high-ranking officials and wealthy people, each of which is more grand than the other.Although Xu Haocheng's study is not small, it is far from being the top one.What caught Du Linxiang's attention was the few books on the desk.One of the books was spread out, and there were a few books with bookmarks.

It can be seen that unlike many people who love to decorate their facade with a house full of books, Xu Haocheng really regards reading as a habit.Du Linxiang praised: "Mr. Xu still does not forget to read in his busy schedule, which is admirable." Xu Haocheng said: "When the books are in use, I hate less. When I was young, I was idle and read very little. Now I have to work hard to make up lessons." "Mr. Xu knows that I didn't read much when I was a child. But even today, I still can't show your determination to bury my head in reading. I'm so ashamed!" Du Linxiang's words really came from the bottom of his heart.

Xu Haocheng said: "I used to be the same as you. When I mentioned reading, I had a headache. Until what Crazy Zhao said, I felt enlightened." Du Linxiang asked: "What did Mr. Zhao say?" Xu Haocheng laughed: "Crazy Zhao said that people who didn't study when they were young don't have so many rules and regulations in their minds. They have been in the rivers and lakes, experienced several ups and downs, and their experience is naturally richer. Therefore, like you and me, there are no rules and regulations in the mind, and there are no rules in the mind. Some experienced people can get twice the result with half the effort when they read books."

Du Linxiang and Zhuang Zhiqi listened silently, unable to tell for a moment whether Zhao Jialiang's words were true or fallacious.I just heard Xu Haocheng continue to say: "After listening to the words of Madman Zhao, I simply discarded the rules and even went to study freely, without restraint. This is not only much easier, but also rewards a lot." Zhuang Zhiqi asked, "What do you gain?" Xu Haocheng said seriously: "For example, people read from front to back, but I read from back to front." "Read it backwards?" Du Linxiang was even more puzzled, and Zhuang Zhiqi remembered the story of Ouyang Feng practicing the Nine Yin Manual against Jin Yong's novels.

Xu Haocheng explained: "It's interesting to read it backwards. At the beginning of the novel, the Tathagata Buddha gave the scriptures to the monks and disciples of the Tang Dynasty, and asked them to go to the eastern land of the Tang Dynasty to preach." Both Du Linxiang and Zhuang Zhiqi have read it, and they asked curiously, "What's next?" Xu Haocheng said: "On the way to the east to preach, I met various monsters. After calling and calling, I found that they all had backers. Bajie and Sand Monk were disheartened. One hid in Gaolaozhuang, and the other got into Liusha River. Only Wukong persevered to the end, slaying demons and escorting Master all the way, but he offended too many people, so he couldn't bear the face of heaven, so he went to the Tathagata Buddha to discuss, we can guarantee Tang Sanzang's safe arrival in Chang'an, but you have to give Monkey King the thorny head It was done. Tathagata finally compromised. Heaven joined hands with Tathagata, Wukong was defeated and was crushed under Wuzhi Mountain. Tang Sanzang abandoned Monkey King and came to Chang'an alone. After teaching in Chang'an, he was named Yudi and enjoyed Prosperity and wealth, and the end of life."

"Later," Xu Haocheng took a sip of his tea, "Wukong was indignant, and tried his best to escape from Wuzhi Mountain. The Heavenly Court and Tathagata joined hands again to lock the stone that was holding Wukong down, cutting off the way for Wukong to escape and seek revenge. To deceive people, they renamed Wuzhi Mountain to Huaguo Mountain, and forced a large group of monkeys to settle here." "Interesting!" Du Linxiang laughed.Zhuang Zhiqi sighed and said: "Reading it along the way, it's just a mythical novel, Mr. Xu read it backwards, but it becomes a realistic novel. Admiration, admiration!"

"The novel can be read backwards, but I still have to read the picture book that Mr. Du gave me." Xu Haocheng picked up the promotional picture book of Weitong Group and said, "We Weitong's development over the past year can be described as leaps and bounds! " Du Linxiang said: "In front of Mr. Xu, I am not polite. The land parcels acquired by Weitong over the past year will increase greatly in the future. But at present, I am still heavily in debt, and I can only hope that the crisis will be resolved as soon as possible." "It's unavoidable to be an enterprise." Xu Haocheng said, "The key is to maintain the capital chain well, and there will be no major problems. I believe in Mr. Du's vision, the project you are looking at must have huge appreciation potential in the future. Just say The skyscraper in Hezhou, although I owed some debts at the beginning, I heard that the rent of this building has risen sharply in the past two years."

"That's right." Du Linxiang said, "As long as the capital chain continues, these projects will be able to make money in the future." "Speaking of which, I think of one thing." Xu Haocheng said, "Mr. Du recently photographed a piece of land in Wuhan and is planning to develop real estate. A friend of mine is in the resort hotel business, and he is also optimistic about this piece of land. I want to use it to build a hotel. Knowing that Du and I are always acquainted, I just want to ask, can you transfer this land?" "It's not good to change hands of the land just captured." Du Linxiang looked embarrassed.

Xu Haocheng went on to say: "In terms of business, of course, you can't let Mr. Du suffer. My friend inquired, and Mr. Du only paid 40 million for the first land transfer fee for this land, and the rest will be paid within two years. In addition The construction cost in the early stage is about 20 million. My friend said that he is willing to pay 120 million to take the land, and he will also be responsible for the rest of the land transfer fee." Xu Haocheng smiled: "Mr. Du invested 60 million yuan, and in just two months, he made twice the profit after changing hands. It's not too embarrassing."

Du Linxiang immediately calculated that if the Wuhan project was successfully completed, his profit would certainly be more than 60 million yuan.However, realizing the expected benefits requires time and cost.I have to work hard on the construction, and I can't get the funds back until the market opens.It will take at least a year from the opening of the market to the sale of all the houses.In the middle, there are still many unpredictable risks.It was sold for 120 million yuan after changing hands. Although the profit was a little less, it saved a lot of time and cost.With this money, you can also go to other projects.At present, Weitong's capital chain is too tight, and making quick money has always been its own operating principle.From this point of view, changing hands of the project is a good deal.

Du Linxiang also realized another point, the friend Xu Haocheng was talking about might be Xu Haocheng himself.In the business field, using "my friend" as a test is really a common tactic.Isn't one of Xu Haocheng's companies registered in Thailand specialized in resort hotels? Ever since the seafood meal at Lau Fau Shan, I have been deliberately making friends with Xu Haocheng, so that he can help him in case of future needs.Now, Xu Haocheng showed a warm face, at least he should show some face! No matter from the business itself or considering the relationship with Xu Haocheng, Du Linxiang couldn't find a reason to refuse.Just when he was about to say yes, a thought flashed into his mind like lightning. "Don't be too busy, think again." Du Linxiang reminded himself in his heart. "Zhiqi, what do you think?" Du Linxiang pulled Zhuang Zhiqi out, hoping to kill some time and make himself more thoughtful. Of course Zhuang Zhiqi understood what Du Linxiang was thinking. He paused and said, "Mr. Xu, our land in Wuhan is not small. Your friend needs to take the whole land just to build a resort hotel?" Xu Haocheng, let the other party talk freely, and Zhuang Zhiqi's mission will be considered complete. Xu Haocheng started talking again.Du Linxiang looked like he was listening carefully, but in fact he didn't listen to a word. What he weighed repeatedly in his mind was another matter. After Xu Haocheng finished speaking, Du Linxiang finally made up his mind.He kept rubbing his hands: "Mr. Xu, if you like that piece of land, just take it. The price is easy to discuss. But since it's just your friend, I'll tell you the truth, the piece of land in Wuhan belongs to me. I chose it personally. Although the location is a bit out of the way now, it is along the subway line under construction and there is a large overpass nearby. Judging from the current housing prices in that area, your friend's offer of 120 million yuan is indeed not low, but from In the long run, I earn far more than that.” Du Linxiang really didn't give Xu Haocheng any face this time, and pushed him back with a single sentence.Xu Haocheng smiled and picked up the teacup: "Mr. Du is right. If that's the case, I'll ask my friend to find another place." "Mr. Xu, I'm so sorry." Du Linxiang looked apologetic. "Where are you talking! In business, what matters is what you like and what you want." Xu Haocheng still smiled, but there was a hint of displeasure in his eyes.Zhuang Zhiqi, who was sitting on the side, was a little puzzled. Why did Du Linxiang, who was determined to make a friendship with Xu Hao, reject him so firmly? The next day, Zhuang Zhiqi flew back to Hezhou.Du Linxiang said that there are still things to deal with, and he will stay in Hong Kong for a few days.This is of course just an excuse, he just went to Xie Yixuan's gentle hometown to seek a moment of relaxation. The life with Xie Yixuan is sweet, and Xie Yixuan also brought great changes to Du Linxiang.The most obvious point is that Du Linxiang has learned to make some foreplay before making love to adjust the atmosphere.For example, the current him would undress Xie Yixuan and put her on the bed, caress and kiss slowly, without rushing to get straight to the point. It's a pity that Lu Youshun messed up the foreplay this time.The atmosphere created by Du Linxiang and Xie Yixuan with great difficulty was completely broken by Lu Youshun's phone call.Lu Youshun told Du Linxiang that he was in Beijing, and asked Du Linxiang to book a ticket for tomorrow morning, and fly to Beijing immediately to meet each other. In Du Linxiang's impression, the mayor had never summoned him so anxiously.Looking at Xie Yixuan who was naked on the bed, he could no longer concentrate. Du Linxiang took the flight from Hong Kong to Beijing at 7:40 in the morning.The morning flight is always on time, and the plane landed at the Capital Airport smoothly at 10:30 in the morning.As soon as he got out of the hatch, Du Linxiang called Lu Youshun.Lu Youshun said that he was working in the Beijing Office of Hezhou City, and asked Du Linxiang to rush there immediately. The Hezhou Office in Beijing is located near Dongzhimen. It is an old building built in the 1980s.Although the exterior is unremarkable, successive secretaries and mayors are willing to spend money on interior decoration.Just last year, Tao Dingguo and Lu Youshun made the final decision in person, and carried out a thorough renovation of the Beijing Office.Today's Beijing Office is equipped with guest rooms and restaurants comparable to five-star hotel standards, especially the two newly built presidential suites, which can be described as magnificent and beautiful. Lu Youshun is waiting for Du Linxiang in the presidential suite.After the two shook hands, Lu Youshun said, "Sorry, I called you all the way from Hong Kong." "This is a serious word. If Mayor Lu has anything to do, I should serve as the saddle." Du Linxiang replied politely, but he was puzzled in his heart.Du Linxiang has been in the presidential suite in the Beijing Office many times, but every time he visited other people.Du Linxiang also heard from the people in the Beijing Office that when the suite was being renovated, Lu Youshun came to inspect it several times, and even offered comments on the details of the decoration.But after the decoration was completed, Lu Youshun never came in.Lu Youshun's home is in Beijing, and he usually stays at home when he comes to Beijing for business trips.Occasionally he needs to live in the Beijing Office, and Lu Youshun also insists on living in an ordinary single room.Today, why did Mayor Lu make an exception and live in the luxurious presidential suite? Lu Youshun took a sip of tea: "There is a dinner tonight, and I asked you to come here to pay the bill." "Mayor Lu was joking." Du Linxiang didn't quite believe that Lu Youshun would make himself travel thousands of miles because of the money for a meal. "I'm serious." Lu Youshun said, "I'll treat you tonight, and you pay the bill. There are only three of us, besides you and me, and another friend. I've already booked the restaurant. How can I eat this meal? It will cost several hundred. Do you have enough money in your bag?" "I've brought enough, I guarantee it will be fine." Du Linxiang already believed that Lu Youshun was joking with him.He then asked, "Who is the other guest?" Lu Youshun said: "Chen Feng, Deputy Secretary-General of the Provincial Party Committee, you should have heard of it, right?" "I've heard of it." Du Linxiang nodded quickly, "He is the secretary of He Zhijun, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee." "Well, it's him." Lu Youshun said. Du Linxiang asked: "What's the good news today? Mayor Lu wants to host a special banquet?" Lu Youshun said: "Drink a farewell wine and see me off." "Farewell, what farewell?" Du Linxiang was in a fog. Lu Youshun said, "I'm leaving Hezhou soon." Du Linxiang didn't realize it for a while, and finally came back to his senses. He immediately asked nervously, "Leaving Hezhou? Where is Mayor Lu going?" Lu Youshun paused and said, "I'm going back to Beijing to work and become the general manager of a central enterprise. The leader of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission has already had a formal talk with me on behalf of the organization. Secretary He of the Provincial Party Committee also nodded in agreement." Du Linxiang was stunned.For quite a long time before that, Du Linxiang thought that Lu Youshun's succession as Secretary of the Hezhou Municipal Party Committee was a sure thing.No matter how bad it is, you can also work in the Organization Department or the Propaganda Department of the Provincial Party Committee and join the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee.After all, Lu Youshun got on the line of Hu Weidong, and he had a good friendship with Chen Feng.He Zhijun has been in Hongxi for more than a year, and he has affirmed the work in Hezhou many times, and he should have a good impression of Lu Youshun. Du Linxiang asked, "Tao Dingguo is going to retire soon, why doesn't Mayor Lu take over his municipal party secretary directly in Hezhou?" Lu Youshun smiled wryly and said: "I also want to do this. Unfortunately, this kind of thing is not based on my will. I was a deputy provincial in Hezhou, and I am still a deputy provincial when I am in a central enterprise. When I was in Hezhou, there was a The secretary of the municipal party committee, even when he returned to Beijing, there was still a chairman. After a long circle, there was no progress at all.” Du Linxiang heard the complaint in Lu Youshun's tone, and he said, "Why is this happening? Hu Weidong can't help at all?" Lu Youshun sighed: "Not only Hu Weidong, but also Chen Feng beside He Zhijun, they all helped me a lot this time. It was they who told me early on that I should not count on the secretary of the municipal party committee. It's not for me either. Instead of suffering in Hezhou, it's better to make another plan." Du Linxiang asked again: "Can't they fight for you?" "What's the use of fighting for it?" Lu Youshun said, "How can He Zhijun be manipulated by a secretary for such an important personnel arrangement as the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee! Hu Weidong certainly has good hands and eyes, but since He Zhijun can become the secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, he himself Isn't it a character who can reach the sky?" Du Linxiang also fell into a great loss.Lu Youshun had the impressive achievements as the mayor, Hu Weidong's Austrian aid, and Chen Feng, a big celebrity next to the secretary of the provincial party committee, gave him good words. Unfortunately, in the end, it was still nothing! "Lin Xiang, do you have any cigarettes?" Lu Youshun asked. This was the first time that Lu Youshun asked someone for cigarettes when he was not fishing.Du Linxiang quickly took out a Hongtashan and handed it over.Lu Youshun was not particular about it, so he lit a cigarette and took a few puffs: "It's not bad to go to a central enterprise, the level is the same, and the responsibility is far less heavy than that of the mayor. In addition, with a serious annual salary of several million, the income is much more. "Smog drifted in the spacious presidential suite, and Du Linxiang finally understood why Lu Youshun lived in a luxurious suite uncharacteristically.People who are fucking leaving, still care about the impact of bullshit! Du Linxiang shook his head: "I still can't figure it out. A rare talent like Mayor Lu is actually..." "It's not that I don't want to go further." Lu Youshun said, "I've done what I should do, but it's a pity that people plan things, and God makes things happen. Take a step back and think about it, the officialdom is weird, maybe it's not a bad thing to leave early." "That He Zhijun, why doesn't he want to reuse you?" Now, Du Linxiang has lost a lot of scruples, and he is straightforward when asking questions. Lu Youshun leaned on the sofa: "To be honest, He Zhijun doesn't have a bad impression of me. It's not that he doesn't want to reuse me, but that he has people who need to be reused more. Of course, I can only make way for them." "Who does He Zhijun want to use?" Du Linxiang is eager to know who will be the new helm of Hezhou in the future. "Xu Wanli." Lu Youshun said. "Xu Wanli?" Du Linxiang said, "Is he the member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and the Executive Vice Governor? Is he coming to Hezhou?" Lu Youshun flicked the cigarette ash, nodded in agreement.Du Linxiang was a little confused: "Xu Wanli is already a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and the Executive Vice Governor. Why does he have to come to Hezhou?" "Secretary He is brilliant. His old man is playing a big game of chess." Lu Youshun laughed: "I'm about to leave the officialdom, so I might as well confide in you today. Xu Wanli came to Hong Kong from a neighboring province a few years ago on an exchange. Xi, he was just the last deputy governor at the beginning. Do you know who promoted him and made him a high-ranking executive deputy governor?" "It should be Yu Yonghui, the former Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee." Du Linxiang said. "That's right." Lu Youshun said, "Then why did Yu Yonghui promote Xu Wanli?" Seeing Du Linxiang shaking his head, Lu Youshun continued: "Governor Jiang Juren and Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Yu Hui are both native Hongxi cadres who have worked here for many years. Although Yu Yonghui is the top leader, he is an outsider after all. Feeling constrained. Xu Wanli, who is also a foreign cadre, naturally became Yu Yonghui's ally." Lu Youshun took a sip of tea: "Yu Yonghui promoted Xu Wanli, and Xu Wanli also knew how to reciprocate. When Yu Yonghui fought against Jiang Juren, Xu Wanli was firmly on Yu Yonghui's side." The dispute between Yu and Jiang has long been known in Hongxi.Du Linxiang shook his head: "It's a pity that in the end both sides suffered losses, and He Zhijun became the new boss." "He Zhijun, like Yu Yonghui, is also an outsider." Lu Youshun said, "He is also afraid that Jiang Ju will take the lead. And the position of Secretary of the Hezhou Municipal Party Committee is too important. He is not only the respected member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, but also the number one in the province. Not only can the Jiangju people’s men and horses not snatch away the power of people, wealth and property in a big city, but they have to arrange someone who is at odds with the Jiangju people.” "As for me," Lu Youshun sighed again, "I don't have any background, and I burn incense when I see Bodhisattvas for many years, and I dare not offend anyone. Naturally, I am not a suitable candidate in He Zhijun's eyes." Du Linxiang roughly understood the reason for Lu Youshun's defeat.The water in this officialdom is really too deep, sometimes you make too many enemies, and you can't do it if you don't make good friends; but like Lu Youshun, who laughs at everyone and never makes enemies, it won't work in the end. Du Linxiang asked: "Let Xu Wanli, who has always been at odds with me, take over Hezhou, and the Jiangju people just admit it?" "This is exactly what He Zhijun excels at." Lu Youshun said, "Faced with such a result, even though Jiang Ju people are a hundred reluctant, they will still accept it after weighing the pros and cons, and even go along with He Zhijun's proposal. Officialdom Seniority is important. Xu Wanli was originally the executive vice-governor, and he came to Hezhou for a mere transfer. He Zhijun proposed this candidate, and no one had much reason to refute him. On the other hand, Xu Wanli was the executive vice-governor. It's just a thorn in the side of Jiangju people, just under the nose of Jiangju people. Sending Xu Wanli to Hezhou is a thorn in the flesh. The thorn in the eye and the thorn in the flesh, the Jiangju people probably don't want the former." Lu Youshun added: "As far as I know, Lin Hao, the secretary-general of the Provincial Party Committee, will pick up Xu Wanli's executive vice-governor. Lin Hao is a well-known good gentleman, and he is also old, and he has not made any progress in his official career. Lou hoped that using such a person as Jiang Juren's deputy should be very obedient. This is probably a gift from He Zhijun to Jiang Juren." "Come to Hezhou, is Xu Wanli willing?" Du Linxiang asked. "Of course." Lu Youshun said, "In the future, if there is a chance, Xu Wanli can directly take the governor's throne from this position. After all, Hezhou is the provincial capital, and it is also a sub-provincial city. In other provinces, the head of the sub-provincial city will be promoted directly to the provincial governor. There are many long examples. Therefore, Xu Wanli will not lose anything when he comes to Hezhou. On the contrary, it is easier to achieve political achievements here." "I also heard a piece of news." Lu Youshun said again, "He Zhijun once talked to Chief Xu Wanli once, saying that when Xu Wanli was in a neighboring province, he had been working in the Department of Finance. They also communicated in Hongxi. Xu Wanli has never had the experience of governing a place, which is a flaw in the integrity of his personal resume. Letting Xu Wanli come to Hezhou can be regarded as making up for such shortcomings. It is said that Xu Wanli heard After these words, I was once grateful.” "It seems that He Zhijun has been planning for a long time, and his work is also very meticulous." Du Linxiang said. Lu Youshun said "Yes": "He Zhijun is much stronger than Yu Yonghui. Although Yu Yonghui is very shrewd and never engages in business that loses money, he doesn't understand another point - he only cares about making money for himself, and he doesn't want to share the profits of others. It is difficult to succeed. Let everyone benefit from it, and the business can last for a long time! Let’s talk about He Zhijun’s move. I don’t know how to kill Hong Xi. The most important thing is to win Hong Xi The Shantou River State took Xu Wanli under the tent; the Jiangju people removed the thorn in their side, so they would not object violently; Lin Hao was blessed with old age and got a lucrative job." "I think there is one more thing." Du Linxiang added: "The secretary-general of the Provincial Party Committee is the chief steward of He Zhijun. Putting an old fried dough stick Lin Hao there can only be said to have mixed advantages and disadvantages. Now, taking the opportunity to send Lin Haoli out of the country, He Zhijun can also find someone who can really make him feel at ease." "Yes, your analysis makes sense." Lu Youshun nodded with a smile, but after a few seconds, his joy turned to sadness, "In such a big chess game, He Zhijun would not sacrifice a pawn like me." sorry." Du Linxiang said: "Even if there is no chance this time, you can't wait any longer and insist on leaving Hezhou?" Lu Youshun lit another cigarette. Today he smoked a lot, almost one after another: "He Zhijun gave me hints, telling me to wait for the next opportunity, and to continue to serve as the mayor in Hezhou to assist Good Xu Wanli." Lu Youshun continued with a sneer: "The leader's official appointment and wish are the most unreliable things. No one can guarantee what will happen in a few years. Besides, I am tired, so I will simply go back to the company to earn some money." Du Linxiang's face was heavy: "Tao Dingguo is going to retire, and once Mayor Lu leaves, the top leaders of Hezhou's party and government will be replaced. This shock is too great." "That's something that He Zhijun is considering, so I don't need to worry about it." Lu Youshun said, "I'm going back to Beijing ahead of schedule. I guess Xu Wanli will take over the position of mayor first when he comes to Hezhou. After half a year, he will naturally replace the retired Tao Dingguo. " "Xu Wanli will be the secretary, who will be the mayor?" Du Linxiang asked again. Lu Youshun shook his head: "No one knows the specific candidate now. But I estimate that it will be a character like Lin Hao, Mr. Haohao, with a gentle personality, and will not rival Xu Wanli. Since He Zhijun wants to cultivate Xu Wanli, Of course, it will help Xu Wanli to monopolize power in Hezhou. Sending a strong mayor here will make it difficult to realize the original intention." "Lin Xiang," Lu Youshun changed his tone at this time, "I have been in Hezhou for the past few years, and I think I have helped you a little, and you have helped me a lot. I am afraid that I will be powerless in the future! After this dinner, I want to introduce you to Chen Feng. You are a smart person, so I don’t need to say more about what you should do after the introduction.” Du Linxiang suddenly felt a sense of gratitude.It is no exaggeration to say that without Lu Youshun, I would not be where I am today.Du Linxiang once regarded Lu Youshun as a friend, but after experiencing many things, he realized that he and Lu Youshun were very different after all, and the two could not become true friends.However, Lu Youshun was kind to him after all, even if he was not a friend, he was also a benefactor, and he was a benefactor who never forgot to help him at the last moment. "Mayor Lu, I will never be able to repay your kindness to me!" Du Linxiang said emotionally. "Don't talk about this between us." Lu Youshun waved his hands lightly.After a pause, Lu Youshun continued: "In the past year or so, Weitong has developed rapidly. Judging from the size of the land reserve, it is already a national real estate company. It is estimated that the day of the official listing should be very close. I can’t help you in Hezhou anymore, but I will stay in Beijing and wait for the good news of your victory.”