Chapter 365 Pay the money
Gao Yuliang came to Zhao Lichun's office, feeling anxious.
When Zhao Lichun saw him, he was indeed very puzzled.
He looked at Gao Yuliang, his eyes full of confusion and vigilance.
"Gao Yuliang, why are you here? You should know that the relationship between us is not close."
Zhao Lichun's tone was cold.
Gao Yuliang took a deep breath and tried to keep himself calm.
"Secretary Zhao, I came here today to ask for a favor.
Qi Tongwei urgently needs a loan of 30 million US dollars. I really have no other choice but to ask you for help. "
Zhao Lichun frowned. He didn't expect Gao Yuliang to come to him for this matter.
"Gao Yuliang, you should know that Liang Qunfeng and I are not the same kind of people.
You are Liang Qunfeng's man, why should I help you? "
Gao Yuliang felt nervous, but he still decided to give it a try.
"Secretary Zhao, I know there are some differences between us.
But this matter concerns the interests of many people and the stability of the entire region.
I hope you can help us for the sake of the greater good."
Zhao Lichun was silent for a moment, thinking about what Gao Yuliang said.
He knew that what Gao Yuliang said made sense.
If Qi Tongwei's problem is not resolved, it may trigger a series of chain reactions, which will have an adverse impact on the political and economic situation in the entire region.
At this moment, Zhao Lichun thought of his son Zhao Ruilong.
He thought that maybe Zhao Ruilong played a role in Myanmar, forcing Gao Yuliang to come to him for help, so he decided to find out the situation first.
"Gao Yuliang, tell me, why does Qi Tongwei need such a large loan? What does he plan to do with the money?" Zhao Lichun's tone softened a little.
Gao Yuliang quickly explained: “Secretary Zhao, Qi Tongwei is here for an important project.
This project is critical to the development of our region and, if successful, will bring huge economic and social benefits.
However, due to lack of funds, the project is in danger of stalling.
So, we urgently need this loan to solve the problem.”
After listening to Gao Yuliang's words, Zhao Lichun began to weigh the pros and cons in his mind.
He knew that if he helped Gao Yuliang solve the problem, he might get some benefits.
But at the same time, he was also worried that it would bring trouble to himself.
After all, the relationship between him and Gao Yuliang was not stable, and the people on Liang Qunfeng's side were unreliable.
After some thought, Zhao Lichun decided not to express his opinion for the time being.
He wanted to see what other bargaining chips Gao Yuliang had.
"Gao Yuliang, you should know that 30 million US dollars is not a small amount.
I can't make a decision easily, what other reasons do you have for me to help you?"
Gao Yuliang was anxious, but he also understood Zhao Lichun's concerns.
He thought about it and decided to play his last trump card.
“Secretary Zhao, I know you have always been concerned about the development of the region.
If you can help us solve this problem, I can guarantee that in the future, I will fully support your decision and make greater contributions to your career. "
Zhao Lichun looked at Gao Yuliang and felt a little shaken.
He knew that Gao Yuliang was a capable man, and if he could get Gao Yuliang's support, it would be of great help to his career.
However, he still couldn't completely trust Gao Yuliang.
"Gao Yuliang, I will consider your words.
However, I cannot guarantee that I will be able to help you.
You go back first and wait for my news." Zhao Lichun's tone was still cold.
Gao Yuliang had no choice but to get up and say goodbye.
He knew that Zhao Lichun needed time to think, and he couldn't push him too hard.
However, he was filled with anxiety, not knowing what decision Zhao Lichun would make in the end.
After Gao Yuliang left Zhao Lichun's office, he felt uneasy.
He didn't know whether Zhao Lichun would help him, nor did he know what else he could do.
He felt that he was in a great predicament from which he could not extricate himself.
After Gao Yuliang left Zhao Lichun's office, Zhao Lichun sat at his desk, frowned slightly, and fell into deep thought. After a moment, he looked at his secretary Li Dakang who was standing beside him.
"Dakang, tell me, should I lend money to Gao Yuliang?" There was a hint of doubt in Zhao Lichun's tone.
Li Dakang was slightly stunned. He did not expect Zhao Lichun to ask him this question. He pondered for a moment and said cautiously: "Secretary Zhao, Gao Yuliang is a complicated person. Lending money to him is not a small risk."
Zhao Lichun nodded slightly, motioning Li Dakang to continue.
"Gao Yuliang has been struggling in the vortex of power. He seems elegant and steady, but in fact he is ambitious. He has intricate ties with all parties, making it difficult to see his true purpose. Moreover, he is very close to some illegal businessmen, and the risks involved cannot be ignored," Li Dakang analyzed.
"Do you think his relationship with those businessmen will affect his borrowing money from me?" Zhao Lichun asked.
Li Dakang thought for a moment and said, "Secretary Zhao, it's hard to say. Gao Yuliang may be in urgent need of money because of problems in his transactions with those businessmen. But if we lend him money, we may be involved in his troubles."
Zhao Lichun was silent for a while, then said: "Then tell me more about the conflict between you and Gao Yuliang."
When Gao Yuliang was mentioned, Li Dakang's face darkened slightly. "Secretary Zhao, the conflict between Gao Yuliang and me is mainly due to our different work philosophies and styles. I am a practical person who focuses on practical results and can do anything to develop the economy. Gao Yuliang, on the other hand, pays more attention to the balance of power and political struggles. He often sacrifices the overall situation for his own benefit."
"For example, we often disagreed on decisions about some major projects. Gao Yuliang always considered various political factors and hesitated, while I believed that we should make decisive decisions and seize opportunities. This contradiction accumulated in our work, causing our relationship to become increasingly tense."
Zhao Lichun frowned slightly, "Then in your opinion, what position does Gao Yuliang hold in your heart?"
Li Dakang said without hesitation: "Secretary Zhao, in my opinion, Gao Yuliang is a competitor and a potential threat. His desire for power and political skills force me to be vigilant at all times. He may do whatever it takes to achieve his goals, which is a big challenge for me."
Zhao Lichun listened to Li Dakang's words and fell into deep thought. After a while, he said, "Then how do you think I should view Gao Yuliang?"
Li Dakang was slightly startled. He didn't expect Zhao Lichun to ask him this question. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Secretary Zhao, although Gao Yuliang has certain abilities and influence, his ambition and unreliability cannot be ignored. You should be vigilant and not be fooled by his appearance."