Zhao Li Chun had been trying to break through this impasse through his connections with the upper echelons, hoping to salvage the current situation.
However, everything came to a halt at Liu Bu.
Liu Bu was exceptionally resolute in his stance, refusing to give face even to the top leader of Han Dong Province. He left no room for compromise, completely defying the traditional doctrine of moderation.
They were all officials in the political arena, so why did he need to be so ruthless?
What leverage did he have to resist the pleas of so many?
Facing such a difficult situation, Zhao Li Chun suddenly realized that Sha Bao Yu's identity might not be as simple as it seemed.
However, the traditional concept of scholar-farmer-official-merchant was deeply rooted.
Zhao Li Chun, as the top leader of Jing Zhou, was too proud to see Sha Bao Yu, a young man, as a direct opponent.
Even though he could pull out three hundred million yuan in one go.
"Dad, the only way to undo the knot is to tie it back. Why don't I go and apologize to him?"
Zhao Rui Long, although a fool, understood that his swagger in Jing Zhou stemmed from his father's position.
If Zhao Li Chun's status were to be affected by this incident, he would no longer be the top dog in Jing Zhou.
He was ready to admit defeat and end the matter.
"You!"
Zhao Li Chun glanced sideways at his son. Some things were too hurtful to say out loud.
After the matter reached the Ministry of Railways, Zhao Rui Long was no longer qualified to intervene.
"It's not impossible for the train station to be built in the north of the city."
He couldn't bring himself to have the top leader of Jing Zhou, Zhao Li Chun, apologize to a junior.
His heart hardened. The damage was already done.
While the north and south of the city did have a profound impact on Jing Zhou's economy, it wasn't fatal to him.
Sha Bao Yu, if you have the guts, go ahead and make the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway change course.
But don't even think about getting that one hundred million yuan deposit back.
However, Sha Bao Yu's methods were far from limited to this.
Changing the Ministry of Railways' decision on the location of Jing Zhou train station was just a show of force, a first warning.
What followed was a true dimensionality reduction strike.
"Li Chun, you need to be prepared. There's talk of a vice-secretary being parachuted into Han Dong Province from above."
When Zhao Li Chun heard the news from Old Chen, he showed fear for the first time.
As the top leader of Jing Zhou, he was originally one of the eleven top officials in Han Dong Province, but his ranking was relatively low.
His original plan was to use Jing Zhou's development to secure the position of vice-secretary.
This was a crucial step in his political career.
Only then would he have a chance to ascend to the throne of Han Dong Province's top leader.
If a vice-secretary were parachuted in, he would have to wait another term according to procedures.
In politics, one step behind meant forever behind.
By then, his age would be his most fatal flaw.
Moreover, Zhao Li Chun was domineering and strong-willed. The reason why no one dared to defy him was because they were afraid of his smooth political career.
Once this news spread, Zhao Li Chun could imagine the blow his prestige would suffer.
If things went badly, he might be banished to the United Front Department, given a meaningless position, and forced to retire early.
"Old Chen, what on earth is going on?"
This concerned his political career, and Zhao Li Chun was truly panicked.
"You've had a smooth sailing life, never suffering any setbacks, and you've become too arrogant."
Old Chen knew his secretary's nature well and couldn't help but say a few more words.
"Old Chen, Old Chen, I truly know I've been wrong! You have to save me."
Old Chen sighed deeply. Hearing Zhao Li Chun's mournful voice, he couldn't help but marvel at the skill of that old man from the Sha family.
A casual remark had a profound impact, directly changing the political landscape of Han Dong Province.
However, Zhao Li Chun was after all the continuation of his political life. Years of affection made him unwilling to watch him perish.
"Li Chun, stepping back can open up new horizons. If you have the chance, pay a visit to Sha Bao Yu. Hopefully, it's not too late."
Sha Bao Yu?
What did this have to do with Sha Bao Yu?
Hearing Sha Bao Yu's name from Old Chen felt so abrupt to Zhao Li Chun.
Old Chen was a retired top official of the highest rank, while Sha Bao Yu was just a young man with more money than he knew what to do with.
Yet, Old Chen could accurately mention Sha Bao Yu's name.
For a moment, Zhao Li Chun's mind was flooded with thoughts.
Furthermore, Old Chen actually asked him, the top leader of Jing Zhou, to pay a visit. Didn't that mean he was asking him to apologize?
Was there anything more absurd than that?
Zhao Li Chun's mind was spinning.
Sha Bao Yu, who exactly was he?
"Old Chen, who is Sha Bao Yu?"
Having already guessed, Zhao Li Chun himself didn't notice that his voice held a hint of awe.
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