To be honest, Tang Zhi felt slightly frustrated, tense, and even anxious inside.
He had never really taken small countries like the Wale Republic seriously.
Initially, even the high-ranking officials of the Great East Empire didn't pay much attention to it.
However, the situation gradually changed.
Mainly, the actions of the Wale Republic shocked this large group of complacent and superior people.
Especially after several covert encounters, coupled with this recent energy conflict, the Great Eastern Pot had no choice but to pay attention to the Wale Republic.
After a private eting at the luncheon today, Tang Zhi gained a new understanding of the Wale Republic and Chi Zhongshui, the young president once referred to as a "brat," and even felt a bit intimidated.
He had to be concerned.
After all, although Liu Zhizhong said there was no evidence, people can deduce!
This essentially ant that Tang Zhi had a weakness that Liu Zhizhong could hold over him.
Moreover, wasn't Liu Zhizhong's advice in his favor?
For the first ti in his life, Tang Zhi felt like his fate was in soone else's hands.
And in politics, having a weakness could be quite common.
A true politician doesn't easily exploit such weaknesses, but once provoked, the consequences could be severe.
Tang Zhi had thought about going to the local level for training, but the positions he considered were in the developed areas of the Great Eastern Pot. He had never thought of backward areas like Yunxi Province, where finances are poor every year and they rely on subsidies from the Empire every year!
Although such places are ant for achieving results, they are not reserved for soone like him, a descendant of an aristocratic family. They are reserved for those capable individuals from poor families to compete and grind each other. Ultimately, the top contenders are employed by prominent families to work hard, and that's how it goes.
After all, there are not many promising talents within the aristocratic families. The class is very rigid, the thinking is outdated, and they certainly do not like tackling those really tricky things. Many also lack the capability. They can enjoy the benefits, but truly starting and building an empire is out of the question—this is the ti to enjoy the empire.
But in this world, so things still need to be done.
What kind of people?
Indeed, it's those top competitors from poor families!
In this world, where isn't there competition?
If Liu Zhizhong hadn't been frad, he would still be one of those young top competitors in this circle!
Look at Liu Zhizhong now, living so comfortably, so freely? Achieving fa and success, a young leader, a political genius!
Though he's a bit busy and tired, he feels everything is worthwhile, more aningful!
From another perspective, Liu Zhizhong is quite grateful to Tang Zhi.
If Tang Zhi hadn't sabotaged him, would he have achieved what he has today? Or to reach this level of achievent and status in the Great Eastern Pot, he would still have two or three decades to go!
Besides, from a small worm to a dragon, who knows what enormous changes could occur in two or three decades?
And as for Tang Zhi, after lunch, he accompanied the second dragon, He Fangde, back to work.
On the way, he didn't say much to He Fangde.
He Fangde also knew that after Tang Zhi chatted with Chi Zhongshui, there was a slight change. But, being an uncle figure from an equal-ranking aristocratic family, he didn't ask rashly.
He Fangde played it cool, watching to see if this nephew would report to him.
Indeed, in the mid-afternoon, after finishing his work, especially after going through the details of the evening state banquet again, Tang Zhi went to He Fangde's office.
Once inside He Erlong's office and after closing the door, this was no longer a work relationship but a relationship between aristocratic families.
He Erlong?
Isn't it He Fangde of the He family?
No, no, no, he's Erlong, the pinnacle among the younger generation!
Below Gudalong, above the rest!
Of course, he's already 67 years old, and in three more years, he'll retire.
Tang Zhi ca to He Fangde's side, offered him a cigarette, lit it, and then sat back on the sofa opposite him, seriously saying: "Uncle He, there's sothing I need to report to you!"
He Fangde chuckled kindly, without a hint of hostility, as this was the son of a family friend. He and Tang Zhi's father were close playmates since childhood.
"Hmm, Xiao Zhi, go ahead, speak."
He Fangde puffed on his cigarette, nodding, the smile remaining amiable and kind.
"During lunch, the President of the Wale Country asked to speak to privately about so matters. Specifically…"
Of course, Tang Zhi couldn't tell the truth. Instead, he ntioned the advanced intelligence system of the Wale Republic, their strong political think-tank's predictive abilities, especially alluding to the determination of Gu Changsha, and the future successors involving himself and Zuo Xintong.
He Fangde nodded repeatedly, saying, "Intelligence, espionage, political foresight, truly realistic. It seems this Wale Republic has so depth, and quite a lot indeed! Of course, getting into Chi Zhongshui's political vision ans both you and your future brother-in-law are truly excellent, with great developntal prospects!"
"Of course, Uncle He is getting old, and in three years, I will leave this position. Ultimately, the world belongs to you young people. You have prospects, but also pressure, along with competitors, so you must be resilient!"
"Xiao Zhi, you and Xiao Zuo are both good; Uncle He truly appreciates you. The path that needs paving, I can pave for you, but the better path, that depends on your fortune."
These words were clearly from an elder, indeed words of wisdom from an elder.
Tang Zhi understood, feeling touched, saying, "Uncle He, we know your earnest intentions, and we are all striving. Today's conversation with Chi Zhongshui at noon gave so insights, and I have thoughts."
"Hmm, what thoughts?"
He Fangde sipped his tea, looking interested.
"After this state visit by Chi Zhongshui concludes, I plan to apply for a transfer out of the office, to go to a local area for training. Stepping out of my comfort zone to the local level to hone myself might be a significant way to improve myself and add to my credentials."
He Fangde's eyes lit up, "Good! Going for training is great! Having such awareness and requirent is very gratifying to Uncle He! Tell , which developed area have you set your sights on? I'll get it arranged for you quickly!"
"Uncle He, I…" Tang Zhi, like a child, said this a bit bashfully, then smiled, "I don't want to go to a developed area; I want to go to the frontier. Currently, one place I'm quite interested in is Yunxi Province. There, they have the newly returned Changnan Autonomous State. This place, though the conditions are quite difficult, and it is far from ho, holds significant opportunities and broad prospects!"
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