Forged in the fires of war: The Qi family's generals rewrite the fate of eastern Hebei.

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The Department of Political Science and Law at Han University is their flagship program, and it's located in Jingzhou City, making it a good choice for Qi Tongwei.

However, from Fang Zhenhua's perspective, Qi Tongwei's entry into the Department of Political Science and Law at Wuhan University shows that the world's corrective mechanism has taken effect, and the world has returned to its original trajectory.

The shadow that haunted Qi Tongwei for life, Liang Qunfeng, the former deputy secretary of the provincial party committee of Handong Province, is now a member of the Standing Committee of the Handong Provincial Party Committee, but he is only the secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee, and his ranking in the leadership team is still relatively low.

At least he is no match for Gong Kaichen, the third-ranking official in the provincial party committee.

There are still seven years until Qi Tongwei graduates with his master's degree. Fang Zhenhua is confident that after seven years, what will a little Liang Qunfeng be?

My time at the Third Bureau of the General Staff in Beijing lacked excitement and was characterized by stability.

Qi Tongwei had just returned to Yantai when Gong Kaichen's appointment was finalized. He was transferred to Handong to serve as a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission.

Not long after Gong Kaichen arrived in Handong, the Provincial Party Committee General Office issued a transfer order.

Sun Liancheng was transferred from the Industrial Bureau of Wenjiang County, Yantai City, to the General Office of the Provincial Party Committee to serve as Gong Kaichen's secretary.

This move had some impact on the political scene in Handong.

Those in the know understand that Sun Liancheng saved Old Liu's grandson, and Gong Kaichen's actions clearly send a signal.

Behind him stood a large Buddha statue, Liu Zhongming, the old man.

This made some comrades in the Handong Provincial Party Committee uneasy, thinking that this newly appointed third-in-command of the Provincial Party Committee was indeed not so simple.

Three months after Gong Kaichen became the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee, he supported Han Dongshen, the director of the provincial public security department, to be promoted to vice governor.

Everyone knows that this Public Security Bureau Chief is a man of Zhu Fenggong, the Secretary of the Handong Provincial Party Committee.

At this point, the provincial leaders were all clear that Secretary Zhu had completed the political deal, except for the fact that Xu Bensheng, the secretary of the Yantai Municipal Party Committee, was injured.

It was at this time that Zheng Bingyi and Pei Yihong were also transferred to local posts.

Zheng Bingyi went to Dongjiang Province to serve as the vice governor, which was a promotion. Although he did not enter the provincial party committee standing committee, this step was very steady.

Zheng Bingyi was originally only a department-level cadre, but this time he has crossed the threshold of vice-ministerial level, which is a very important hurdle for Zheng Bingyi himself.

Pei Yihong is from Hanjiang Province. He was Liu Lao's secretary, which is not a low rank. So this time, he was directly appointed as the mayor of Pingzhou City in Hanjiang Province.

This is actually where Pei Yihong started in the original timeline.

Everyone has a bright future.

Towards the end of the year, Liu Anguo made a rare trip back to Beijing, and Zhao Mengsheng also returned from the army.

This made Liu Zhongming particularly happy, so the old man specifically instructed that the Liu family and the Zhao family should spend the New Year together this year.

The patriarch of the Zhao family, Zhao Xing'an, now holds an important position in the capital, namely the Minister of War.

However, according to the information from above, the next Zhao Lao may be retiring.

However, becoming a member of the State Council before retirement was still extremely important for Zhao Lao.

The Zhao family's strength lies in the military, which is why he can guarantee Zhao Mengsheng's progress.

Moreover, for Fang Zhenhua's faction, Elder Zhao and Elder Liu were like two towering figures in both the military and political spheres. The people below relied on these two figures to shelter them from the storm.

Even in his old age, Zhao Xing'an still possesses great prowess. He is not only the Minister of War, but more importantly, he also holds the title of a founding father of the nation, making him a senior lieutenant general.

A family dinner on New Year's Eve brought the relationship between the Liu and Zhao families even closer.

But after New Year's Eve, as the new year began, many things changed again.

If Elder Liu wants to advance further, he needs more political guarantees, especially in the eyes of his senior superiors, and he needs to have made more contributions.

This situation was undoubtedly handed over to Fang Zhenhua.

After the New Year, Liu Zhongming deeply reflected on Fang Zhenhua's plans from back then.

The Liu family home, Liu Zhongming's study.

Fang Zhenhua was summoned to the study by his father-in-law. After Fang Zhenhua entered the room, he found that Old Zhao was also there.

Fang Zhenhua greeted him very politely.

"Uncle Zhao."

Old Zhao nodded, gesturing for Fang Zhenhua to sit down on the sofa first. After Fang Zhenhua sat down, Old Zhao spoke before Liu Zhongming could even open his mouth.

"Zhenhua, what's your opinion on the north?"

“Uncle Zhao, I’ve already started making arrangements in the north. I’ve already reported this to my father. The situation in the north is very bad, and the people are having a hard time. But the military technology in the north is extremely important to us.”

"If you were asked to go north, what would you do?"

"The man I sent to the north has an uncle who has now been promoted to lieutenant general. I plan to help his uncle advance even further in the next few years. At the same time, we should not focus our main attention on the weapons and equipment that have already been developed, but rather on the researchers."

"Zhenhua, we both know the military strength of our big brother in the north. To put it bluntly, I want everything, from army tanks to air force planes, and even missiles, aircraft carriers, and nuclear submarines. Do you have the ability to get them for me?"

"Uncle Zhao, do you want finished weapons and equipment?"

Zhao Xing'an shook his head; clearly, the old man's appetite wasn't that small.

"No, I want it all, weapons and equipment, and researchers too."

"Let me tell you clearly! Your father-in-law and I have already reported this matter to the leader and have received his approval. If you can accomplish this, it will be a great contribution to the country."

"Leaving aside your father-in-law's matter, as a Party member and cadre, we must do what is beneficial to this country, even if it is difficult, we must find a way to overcome the difficulties."

Do not doubt the selflessness of these veteran revolutionaries. They built this magnificent country step by step from the most difficult times.

They absolutely love the country they created.

Fang Zhenhua was well aware that if his plan to steal the sky succeeded, it would be of paramount importance to the entire army.

Our country has suffered so much bullying, and in this life, Fang Zhenhua will never let those grievances happen again.

Isn't it just stealing the sky?

What's there to be afraid of?

Fang Zhenhua stood up abruptly from the sofa and gave Liu Zhongming and Zhao Xing'an a solemn military salute.

"Please rest assured, my esteemed leaders, I will definitely complete the mission."

If the "Stealing the Sky" plan is completed, our army can avoid taking ten to twenty years of detours.

Chapter 92 The Party Before Leaving

Now, only Fang Zhenhua remains in the Spark Program execution team.

Therefore, he naturally became the leader of the task force, and had to leave his homeland and travel thousands of miles to the north to carry out an extremely dangerous mission.

The plan to steal the sky was undoubtedly extremely dangerous.

Before leaving the capital, during the first month of the lunar calendar, Fang Zhenhua took advantage of everyone's free time to gather everyone in his faction together.

The dinner was held in a special place in Beijing, in a restaurant with a strong northern style, namely the famous Lao Mo Restaurant.

Fang Zhenhua booked a private room at Lao Mo's. There were quite a few people at this gathering, and they were all key members of the faction.

Gong Kaichen, Fang Yingda, Zheng Bingyi, Pei Yihong, Liu Anguo, Zhao Mengsheng, Fang Zhenhua, and even Gao Degong appeared.

This old fellow has now become a division commander; after all, his father is a chief of staff, so his rank is what it is.

Fang Yingda is now the commander of the old unit that Fang Zhenhua and Zhao Mengsheng used to lead.

Even Lei Kaihua came. This kid has now become a regimental-level cadre and has been on the front line in southern Xinjiang. You could say he's the only one who played the entire game.

Fang Zhenhua left the General Staff Department at 7:30 p.m. and went to the Lao Mo Restaurant.

As soon as he opened the door to the private room, he saw someone he never expected.

"Company Commander, what brings you here?"

This person was Liang Sanxi, Fang Zhenhua's former company commander. Although he was not as high-ranking as Fang Zhenhua and Zhao Mengsheng, he was still a deputy division-level cadre.

However, Fang Zhenhua really didn't expect to be here today.

Liang Sanxi said with a smile.

"I just happened to be in the capital, so I was invited by Meng Sheng. Is it alright for me to come here so abruptly?"

"What are you saying? We're good comrades-in-arms, good brothers who came from the battlefield together. Of course you deserve to be here. It's a pity the platoon leader isn't here!"

"Old Jin is now a regimental commander, but he doesn't have time this time and has to stay in the southwest. If he had known he would have this opportunity today, he probably would have made a fuss about coming."

Fang Zhenhua smiled and then turned his attention to the private room.

The brothers Gong Kaichen and Fang Yingda sat in the main seats; one was the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee, and the other was the army commander.

In terms of rank, the two of them were the highest-ranking, and even Zheng Bingyi only sat next to Gong Kaichen.

After Fang Zhenhua entered the private room, Fang Yingda, as the eldest among them, was the first to speak.

"Zhenhua, you're late this time, so you have to offer this toast first!"

Everyone started to jeer, and Gao Degong even spoke up directly.

"I know Zhenhua's drinking capacity all too well. Back in the Wolf Fang Special Forces, I never beat him. I can't even outdrink him with my capacity of one jin of liquor."

Fang Zhenhua waved his hands repeatedly and said with a smile.

"Teacher Fang, please spare me this time! After I get to the North, I don't know how much more I'll have to drink. You all know how much the Russians can drink. I need to save my stomach for when I get there and get them drunk."

Fang Zhenhua's joking remark steered the conversation back to the main topic.

Everyone stopped making a fuss, and Zhao Mengsheng asked with a frown.

"It's already decided that you're going north?"

"It's settled, it's the decision of the higher-ups. You guys can enjoy your retirement in the country, but I have to go north and risk my life for everyone! Speaking of which, you guys have to keep me company with this drink tonight."

Gong Kaichen lit a cigarette and spoke earnestly.

"Zhenhua's trip to the north this time is fraught with danger. We really should raise a glass to him. He is sacrificing for all of us! If this matter is handled well, we will all benefit."

Fang Yingda followed up on his brother's words.

“Especially us soldiers, that’s where we get the biggest benefits. Zhenhua, although I was your teacher back then, we can’t talk about teacher and student today.”

"Although I am just a junior corps commander, I still have to say something today: on behalf of the country and the army, I thank you."

As he spoke, Fang Yingda raised his glass, and Zhao Mengsheng, Gao Degong, and others also picked up their glasses and toasted Fang Zhenhua.

Fang Zhenhua picked up his wine glass, a three-ounce glass, and downed it in one gulp.

After putting down his wine glass, Fang Zhenhua said with a smile.

"Going north is dangerous, but danger and opportunity always go hand in hand. You all know my abilities, so you don't need to worry about that."

"Besides, I had already sent people to the north to scout ahead. Yuri sent me a message that his uncle, Demitch, had become a lieutenant general. He has been using his uncle's position in the north for quite some time, especially in winning over some princelings there."

"These princelings may not be good at much else, but they are very good at undermining the country. The higher-ups have reached an agreement to exchange light industrial products for large items."

At this moment, Zheng Bingyi, who was sitting to the side, asked a question.

"Zhenhua, from which direction do you plan to enter the north? From the northeast or the northwest?"

“I plan to go to the Middle East first, and then go north from the Ottoman side. Yuri’s uncle, General Dimitri, is currently serving there.”

"You need to find a way to open up channels in the Far East, otherwise it will be difficult to transport our industrial products there. And while the equipment for the army and air force is relatively easy to handle, it won't be so simple to move those large naval items over."

“The development of aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines for the navy is not something that can be accomplished overnight. I know it will be difficult to transport them out, especially aircraft carriers. In this regard, I plan to focus on the research personnel. After I go to the north, I will make adjustments according to the actual situation.”

Zheng Bingyi nodded and said nothing more.

At that moment, Fang Zhenhua raised his glass.

"Gentlemen, my affairs are outside, but the most important thing is all of you. The farther you go, the more power our faction will have!"

"Come on, let's have a good drink to celebrate the progress of our comrades."

This dinner was very well organized and meaningful.

After several rounds of drinks and dishes, Fang Zhenhua, seeing that everyone was having a good time, left the private room.

Damn it, everyone at the dinner table came to toast him, and he couldn't even remember how many drinks he had. He needed to go out and pee first.

As soon as Fang Zhenhua stepped out of the private room, he saw Sun Liancheng coming towards him.

Sun Liancheng was extremely grateful to his benefactor, so he took the initiative to strike up a conversation.

"Director Fang, is there anything I can do for you?"

Fang Zhenhua sized up Sun Liancheng, then smiled and nodded.