Li Huacheng looked at Li Tianlan's eyes calmly, with an unprecedented depth in his twinkling eyes.
Just because I am the President of Central Continent.
What does the position of president mean?
The major groups are advancing and retreating, and the game is balanced. There are also swords and swords in the parliament. Sitting in the position of the president, you really have to face pressure from all aspects, know how to compromise, know how to balance, and have all kinds of restrictions.
But no matter how you say it, this position is the pinnacle of power in Central Continent.
At some point, if Li Huacheng really wants to do something, then the so-called pressure and restrictions can be ignored.
When he began to put balance in the back of his mind and let the president's will fully manifest, Li Tianlan, Dongcheng Wudi, and even Wang Tianzong, both inside and outside Zhongzhou, were unable to truly resist this will.
Because this will represents the most powerful country in the world, the most advanced destructive weapons in the world, the most terrifying wealth in the world, the millions of troops in Central Continent, and the power that can suppress everything.
public opinion.
As long as Li Huacheng nods, all the resources in Zhongzhou will become weapons and sharp swords in his hands.
are all resources.
Under such a sharp edge, the Eastern Imperial Palace, the Beihai Wang family, and the so-called wealthy families all melted quietly like snow under the scorching sun.
No one is strong enough to defeat the whole world.
At least not now.
Peak people like Wang Tianzong and invincible people like Li Tianlan. Against this kind of will, the best outcome is to ensure their own immortality. And the power they have established, no matter how many cards they have and how deep their foundation is, will be completely destroyed the moment this kind of will is suppressed.
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Li Tianlan asked Li Huacheng why he tested him.
Just this.
The atmosphere on the balcony suddenly became extremely depressing.
The soft and refreshing wind is silent and still.
The world was gloomy.
Li Huacheng put down the teacup, took a special silver pick, picked up a piece of cantaloupe from the fruit plate, put it into his mouth, and said with a smile: "Tianlan, can this identity test you?"
Li Tianlan squinted his eyes and stared at Li Huacheng, his body completely tense.
Li Huacheng looked over quietly, and he could clearly see endless lightning and thunder in his eyes.
He suddenly smiled, turned to look at Qin Weibai, who had remained silent, and said with a smile: "Mr. Qin, do you think I am qualified to test the East Palace and Tianlan?"
Qin Weibai has been sitting quietly next to Li Tianlan since he served tea. He is silent, well-behaved and gentle, and seems to have no sense of presence. However, both Li Tianlan and Li Huacheng know that when the topic reaches a deadlock,
, Qin Weibai is definitely the best buffer character.
Hearing Li Huacheng's question, Qin Weibai smiled and said softly: "The president is naturally qualified, and this should be our honor. No one in Central Continent knows that those who can pass the presidential test are all outstanding people.
.The current Zhongzhou Member and Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Cheng Xilai, once said in private that he is where he is today because he passed several tests you gave him when he was young."
Qin Weibai's voice was neither sullen nor angry, neither urgent nor slow. Her voice was very pleasant. No matter what the situation, it was calm and elegant, clear and pleasant to the ear. But when the content of these words fell on Li Huacheng's ears, it made her
The smile on his face suddenly froze.
It was like a knife, silently pressing against his heart when he straightened his chest and was about to decide the outcome with Li Tianlan.
Member of the Zhongzhou Council and Minister of Civil Affairs Cheng Xilai.
This senior congressman who is extremely low-key and never reveals himself in many cases has an absolutely pivotal position within the academic circle.
The entire college has devoted unimaginable efforts to Cheng Xilai.
Cheng Xilai has not let down the cultivation he received from the academy, and has reached his current position step by step, and has been recognized by almost all groups.
This is definitely not something that everyone can do.
Especially where Cheng Xilai is now.
Cheng Xilai controls the personnel department. In some ways, he controls the personnel power of Zhongzhou!
Absolute real power, an absolute heavyweight department, being recognized by all groups in such a sensitive position, this alone is enough to show Cheng Xilai's ability.
Li Huacheng has always regarded Cheng Xilai as his successor to train.
Cheng Xilai served as his secretary, mayor, deputy governor, and provincial mayor in Liaodong. He spent time in the top yamen in Youzhou, recharged his skills in Zhongzhou Youth College, and was transferred to Liaodong as a post.
He served as deputy speaker and minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and was later transferred to the Ministry of Personnel as a deputy.
In the year when Li Huacheng reached his peak, Cheng Xilai was the first deputy of the Ministry of Personnel.
Five years ago, he successfully entered the parliament and took control of the civil service.
Li Huacheng never wavered in his trust from beginning to end.
Without the rise of Li.
If there is no overall turmoil.
Li Huacheng is unlikely to be re-elected in this election, and Cheng Xilai is the new giant that Li Huacheng and the college plan to replace after he retires.
Now that Li Huacheng can be re-elected, the college is pleasantly surprised and has more expectations for Cheng Xilai.
He was originally qualified to become a director this year.
But Li Huacheng is still here, and Cheng Xilai, instead of fighting to the death with others for the same position, would be better off accumulating a few years.
If Li Huacheng does not retreat, he will naturally have the final say who controls the Ministry of Personnel. In this way, Cheng Xilai will not move. If he stays in the position of the Ministry of Personnel for five years, he will be able to use the resources in his hands to truly strengthen the college. It will also make the academy stronger.
His disciples are all over Central Continent.
Li Huacheng can now use these five years to pave the way for him.
Cheng Xilai five years from now will naturally not have the same weight as he does now. By then, he will have enough capital to strive for the top.
Five years later, Li Huacheng stepped down and Cheng Xilai stepped in. His goal was at least to become the Prime Minister of Zhongzhou, and he could even become a strong contender for the President.
A large part of the reason for this negotiation with Li Tianlan was because of Cheng Xilai.
Because Cheng Xi is here now.
Also because of Cheng Xilai's future.
Just like what he said to Qin Weibai.
He hopes that Li Tianlan can mature, become absolutely invincible in terms of force, and be immovable mentally. He needs a true, fully mature and unique talent.
That kind of Li Tianlan is truly worthy of him handing Zhongzhou into his opponent's hands.
Li Huacheng made a bet that Li Tianlan could fully mature.
More than twenty years later, Li Huacheng and the academic faction will fully support Li Tianlan to become the president of Zhongzhou.
This was a condition Li Tianlan couldn't refuse.
Once Li Tianlan agrees, the first thing he must do is to ensure the influence and scale of the academy before he becomes president.
Only the support of an academic group that still maintains strong influence after more than twenty years is truly valuable to him.
Therefore, as long as Li Tianlan agrees to cooperate with Li Huacheng, the academic group will immediately become Li Tianlan's strongest ally and supporter. Likewise, Li Tianlan will also become the academic group's strongest ally and supporter.
The new group is now full of vigor, and by joining forces with the academic faction, at least in the next twenty years or so, the academic faction will not encounter any major crises. This period of time is enough for them to adjust their own structural deficiencies and make up for many shortcomings.
, increase one’s own foundation.
This kind of cooperation is a true win-win situation.
What the academic school wins is a stable foundation for long-term development.
What the new group will win is an infinitely bright future.
With the academic support of Li Tianlan and the New Group, they will naturally be more confident, so for Cheng Xilai, Li Huacheng has already had the idea of pushing him to the position of president in five years.
As for Cheng Xilai now...
The reason why Li Huacheng chose to have a showdown with Li Tianlan today was indeed because of Cheng Xilai's problem.
To be precise, it was a phone call from Cheng Xilai.
The content of the phone call was a bit incomprehensible. Li Huachen didn't know what it meant at first, but now listening to Qin Weibai's soft words, he understood everything instantly.
"Are you planning what happened to Xilai?"
Li Huacheng asked slowly.
"whats the matter?"
Qin Weibai blinked his eyes and said, "I don't really understand."
Li Huacheng clenched his fists subconsciously, took a deep breath, and said nothing.
He was a little angry inside.
But before this anger could come out, he suppressed it.
At this time, extra emotions are meaningless at all.
He came to Li Tianlan to negotiate today because of Cheng Xilai.
Cheng Xilai had a phone call with him last night, and what they chatted with him about was only his own personal matters.
Cheng Xilai's wife passed away more than ten years ago, leaving behind a daughter who is now the vice president of a multinational group's Zhongzhou region.
In addition, Cheng Xilai also has a son, who is ten years old this year.
Cheng Xilai, who lost his wife and has not remarried for more than ten years, has a ten-year-old son.
What this means is already clear.
Li Huacheng knew about the child's existence and had seen it with his own eyes. During the holidays, he and Cheng Xilai met privately and even gave the child several red envelopes.
illegitimate child.
It sounds disgraceful.
But that's it.
Li Huacheng really didn't take this seriously. His status reached the level of Cheng Xilai. No, even if he was two or three levels below him, basically no one fell down because of the issue of lover and illegitimate child.
This kind of problem is not a problem at all after reaching a certain height, but if a problem does occur, it will inevitably be raised.
At a higher position, at Cheng Xilai's level, almost all problems are no longer a problem. The only problem for a person of this level is whether the support from above and below is sufficient.
Others, I can’t say it doesn’t matter, but you really don’t need to worry too much.
Li Huacheng had seen the child and the woman beside Cheng Xilai. Although he didn't see him often, the woman left a very deep impression on him.
That's a...
A woman who makes it difficult to find flaws in almost every aspect.
But she is a slightly different woman from Qin Weibai.
Her name is Gu Qingqiu.
The identity of his mistress can be said to be Cheng Xilai's only weakness.
A...weakness that can't be called a weakness.
No one will take this seriously.
Even Li Huacheng turned a blind eye to this and didn't care at all.
But he never thought that this woman might actually become a target for others to attack Cheng Xilai one day.
From beginning to end, this woman's existence is a trap.
A nearly fatal trap aimed at Cheng Xilai!
A lover really means nothing.
But if this lover has an unusual identity, then this kind of trouble is enough to give anyone a headache.
Ancient Qingqiu.
The second generation master of Phoenix Pavilion in Kunlun City.
When this identity and name were combined and passed to Li Huacheng's ears, Li Huacheng didn't know how to react.
The most important thing is that Gu Qingqiu now wants to surrender.
No one knows why the Phoenix Pavilion Master turned against Gu Xingyun, but this is the result.
Gu Qingqiu wanted to surrender.
What's even more ridiculous is that Cheng Xilai was really eaten up by this woman. Even now, he didn't blame her, but wanted to protect her.
Following this news, came a lot of trouble surrounding Li Huacheng.
Gu Qingqiu wanted to surrender, but could not.
Kill and silence?
Cheng Xilai couldn't do it.
What he showed on the phone was that he wanted to protect the woman at all costs, even if she really surrendered.
But if she surrenders, her identity and relationship with Cheng Xilai will immediately appear in the eyes of everyone in Zhongzhou.
What will be the consequences?
Everything Cheng Xilai has done over the past few years will be studied with a magnifying glass. If you really want to find problems in a targeted way, who dares to say that you have no problems at all?
Cheng Xilai, Li Huacheng's successor, may immediately become the target of all groups' attacks.
Gu Qingqiu didn't use Cheng Xi for anything.
Cheng Xilai may have a clear conscience, but it is difficult for him to remain unmoved. Under the fire of various major groups, even if he can retain his position as a member of the parliament, he will inevitably give up his position as a civil servant.
This first and most directly harms the interests of the academic community.
Academic circles will also undergo violent upheavals.
They might be dissatisfied with Gu Qingqiu.
But all their emotions will be concentrated and vented on the special operations group and Gu Xingyun.
But now Gu Xingyun is still the target of Li Huacheng's protection.
Gu Qingqiu was obviously stimulated by something now, and she didn't think about anything else at all. The only thing she thought about was to stab Gu Xingyun hard.
But how should Li Huacheng deal with this knife?
Faced with the dissatisfaction with Gu Xingyun within the group, suppress it?
Can it be suppressed?
Once this incident is exposed, it will affect Cheng Xilai's position and will inevitably affect Cheng Xilai's future ranking in the parliament. This impact is fatal to the academic community.
The culprit is Gu Xingyun.
When something broke out, why not target the culprit instead of protecting him?
Li Huacheng could completely imagine the huge chaos within the academic school at that time.
Internal troubles are brewing, if we add the targeting of major groups.
Cheng Xilai, not to mention taking further steps in five years, may fall down at some point in time.
Ancient Qingqiu, Phoenix Pavilion, Kunlun City, Ancient Traveling Clouds...Cheng Xilai...
Characters and identities are connected together.
If this matter is exploited by someone with intentions, and if his methods are clever enough, this may be a huge storm that can sweep the entire academy.
And there are thoughtful people with this kind of means, this kind of IQ, this kind of stance, and this kind of power.
Of course there is.
Now there is one in front of Li Huacheng.
Of course not Li Tianlan.
It’s Qin Weibai who looks like a housewife without any edge at all!
The reason why Li Huacheng was eager to negotiate with Li Tianlan was that he wanted to return to Youzhou immediately after settling the matter between Donghuang Palace and Li Kuangtu, and talk to Gu Qingqiu and Gu Xingyun to stabilize this matter no matter what.
He originally thought that this might be the work of the Prince Group, or it might be someone else.
But I never thought that the matter involving Gu Qingqiu was actually Qin Weibai's handiwork!
This means that she not only has the IQ and means to set off a storm, but it also means that she has mastered the cause of this matter.
This is well prepared.
Calculating mentally but not intentionally.
Under such circumstances, even Li Huacheng was not sure of suppressing Qin Weibai.
"Do you know Gu Qingqiu?"
Li Huacheng asked bluntly.
"That's a very interesting person. But he's also a very pitiful person."
Qin Weibai's voice was soft: "It's not easy to find her. Even Xianyan doesn't know about her existence. I can find out. You can treat it as a coincidence. Gu Xingyun killed her whole family and trained her
Having become the Pavilion Master of the Phoenix Pavilion, now she knows her life experience and some truths, well, that's right..."
Qin Weibai's smile was full of elegance: "These are all things I told her and were mentioned inadvertently during the chat, so now she should only be thinking about revenge and trying to make Gu Xingyun suffer a bad death... If
This matter has made things difficult for you, so I'm sorry for causing trouble to you."
It's bland, without sincerity, and a bit of a joke.
Li Huacheng smiled bitterly, feeling for the first time the powerlessness that many people had experienced in front of this woman.
Everyone knows that she is not simple, but no one knows from what angle this woman will attack every time.
He originally wanted to use a strong attitude to pressure Li Tianlan to take a step back, so as to gain more benefits.
But now Qin Weibai's simple words, Gu Qingqiu, and a trump card directly put him into complete passivity.
"Mr. Qin is really smart."
Li Huacheng said softly: "I don't think I underestimated you, but in the end I still underestimated you."
"Gu Qingqiu and I are relatively close friends."
Qin Weibai said lightly: "She just wants revenge now. She wants Gu Xingyun to have nothing, and she still has feelings for Minister Cheng."
Li Huacheng was silent.
He understood what Qin Weibai meant.
Gu Qingqiu's goal was just to make Gu Xingyun pay the price.
She wants revenge.
So now the only condition for her to give up surrendering is to make Gu Xingyun lose more things, and then use this as a bargaining chip, and ask Qin Weibai to use this bargaining chip to persuade Gu Qingqiu.
Now that Qin Weibai has moved.
So what Gu Xingyun lost this time will naturally be transferred to Li Tianlan.
And among such bargaining chips, what Gu Xingyun loses is the most important thing.
At present, it seems that the idea of at least letting Li Tianlan serve as the special advisor of Central Continent and letting Gu Xingyun continue to serve as the God of War to protect the country in Central Continent is probably unrealistic.
Li Huacheng can keep Gu Xingyun.
But the position of the God of War to protect the country...