Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Jingle bell~

Jingle bell~

My personal cell phone suddenly rang.

Zhong Zhengguo, who was leisurely reading the newspaper, slowly picked up his phone.

In about ten days, he will officially leave his post in Handong and head to Yanjing.

Having passed the provincial party committee's vote and the organization's review, Zhao Lichun is only waiting for the final election to take office. After going through the formalities, he will officially assume office.

Therefore, Zhong Zhengguo has already started his Spring Festival holiday ahead of schedule.

Drinking tea and reading the newspaper, life is very leisurely.

He glanced at the caller ID and answered it slowly.

"Hey Mr. Ge, I saw on the news that a strong cold front is moving south. Did it snow heavily in Beijing last night?"

"It snowed heavily last night, but before the snow even fell, Zhao Lichun's son, Zhao Ruilong, came to Yanjing."

"He's a convict who's been released from prison. He can't go into politics, so he can only do business. Isn't it normal for him to travel around doing business?"

"Normal? Do you know how he got here?"

"He runs an internet cafe and sells PHS phones, so he must have made a lot of money. He must travel by plane, not by train."

"Alright, alright, I'm not joking with you anymore. Let me be frank with you, he and Lu Changsheng came on a military transport plane, and right now, Zheng Peiyun is taking them to see President Shen."

"what?"

As if electrocuted, Zhong Zhengguo suddenly straightened up.

"What the hell is going on?"

"Why would Lu Changsheng take a nobody like him to meet President Shen?"

"Why is Lu Changsheng taking Zhao Ruilong to Yanjing instead of staying in his military region?"

"Is it to help his future son-in-law get a position in the military, or to start some kind of business?"

"How much money did Zheng Peiyun take from them? He actually took them to see President Shen, is he crazy?"

After a series of questions, there was silence on the other end of the phone.

A few seconds later, a helpless sigh was heard.

"I still don't understand what's going on."

"But the two possibilities you mentioned can be ruled out directly."

"Zhao Ruilong's father is the Secretary of the Han Dynasty, and his father-in-law is a high-ranking general. Why would he need to make this trip for personal gain?"

"My personal deduction is that this kid has probably come up with another really good idea, which Lu Changsheng thought was good, so he took him to see Zheng Peiyun. After gaining Zheng Peiyun's approval, the three of them went to see President Shen."

Zhong Zhengguo plopped down.

After a quick thought, I felt that this inference was very likely.

As everyone knows, Zhao Ruilong has offered many valuable suggestions regarding the pilot program that Zhao Lichun is about to implement.

He can offer insightful and far-reaching suggestions on the high-quality development of the national economy.

Therefore, it is not surprising that some exceptionally talented individuals would offer invaluable suggestions for national defense.

"Damn it, this little bastard has never worked a day in the system, never served a day in the army, and hasn't really ventured out into society since he got out of prison. How did he come up with so many good ideas?"

"Before this, I had someone investigate him more than once, and found that he didn't perform particularly well, whether he was in school or later in prison or labor camp!"

"According to the investigation, he wasn't particularly diligent or studious during his seven years in prison; otherwise, he could have improved his education or made an invention, which would have allowed him to get a reduced sentence according to the law..."

"Perhaps this is political talent!"

"Uh……"

Zhong Zhengguo was speechless.

This reason is completely irrefutable.

While geniuses are rare, there are always some people who are truly gifted in certain areas.

Putting aside everything else, just look at his son-in-law, Hou Liangping.

Not only is he handsome and talented, but he is also incredibly gifted in cooking.

At the time, I only took him to visit the kitchen of the state banquet.

Unexpectedly, he went home and actually made several of the dishes by imitation.

Moreover, its color, aroma, and taste were in no way inferior to those of chefs who prepare dishes for state banquets.

Such extraordinary talent truly defies scientific explanation.

Think of this.

Zhong Zhengguo suddenly remembered something else.

Before graduating from university in 1992, Zhao Ruilong went to Jinshan County to find Li Dakang and wrote a social investigation report entitled "The Road to a Well-off Society in Longguo".

1992 years!

At that time, hundreds of millions of Chinese people were still struggling to cross the poverty line.

But at this time, Zhao Ruilong was already trying to find ways to help the people of Longguo achieve a better life.

"Could this kid's talent really lie in governing the country?"

"Damn, this talent is so rare, so terrifying!"

Another sigh came from the other end of the phone.

"At the turn of the century, in the year of the new millennium, it is not surprising that a peerless genius has emerged!"

"Just like back then, when we were poor and weak and urgently needed military force to protect ourselves, Qian and his colleagues returned to China to serve the country."

"We managed to develop the atomic and hydrogen bombs and satellites from scratch, which allowed us to stand tall and proud."

Zhong Zhengguo gave an awkward laugh.

"Yes, a genius is a genius; there's absolutely no way to explain it with science."

"And they just so happen to be so talented, and they are willing to give up their comfortable lives abroad to come back and serve their country."

On the other end of the phone, a bitter laugh came:

"Perhaps this is what has come into being, this is the destiny of our nation!"

"What I'm worried about is that this genius kid, Zhao Ruilong, has not only led to the rapid economic development of Handong, but also greatly enhanced its national defense capabilities."

"With such indelible achievements, even if he cannot enter officialdom or politics, he can still assist his father, Zhao Lichun, in rising rapidly to power!"

Soaring upwards!

These four words struck Zhong Zhengguo's heart like a heavy hammer blow.

It caused his blood pressure to spike, almost making him vomit blood.

What does it mean when plans can't keep up with changes?

He now finally understands it firsthand.

They initially strongly supported Liang Qunfeng's rise to power, only to find that he was utterly incompetent.

They planned to bide their time, let Zhao Lichun take over, develop the economy of Handong, and then parachute in Sha Ruijin to reap the benefits.

But now...

Before Zhao Lichun had even officially taken office, his prodigal son, Zhao Ruilong, was already making contributions to national defense.

If this continues, what will become of us?

Five years later, let alone parachuting in Sha Ruijin to reap the rewards.

It is very likely that Zhao Lichun will become his equal.

And even further in the future!

Thinking of this, Zhong Zhengguo felt a chill run down his spine.

Quickly pick up your teacup and take a sip of strong tea to calm your nerves.

At that moment, a slightly hoarse voice came from the phone.

"Xiao Zhong, you are a prodigy, a truly formidable young talent. We may need to change our strategy!"

"How should I change it?"

"I don't have any clue yet, but my original plan is definitely not going to work."

"Should I come to Yanjing right away?"

"No need, let's each think it over carefully, and then we can contact each other again once we have an idea!"

"Okay, but what about Zhao Ruilong..."

"I will try to find out what they talked about with President Shen."

As soon as he finished speaking, the phone was hung up.

"Ugh, what kind of mess is this?"

After putting down his phone, Zhong Zhengguo had no interest in drinking tea or reading the newspaper.

Feeling agitated, he stood up and paced back and forth with his hands behind his back.

At this moment, he truly wished he had eyes that could see a thousand miles and ears that could hear the wind.

This way we can find out what Zhao Ruilong was talking about with President Shen, introduced by Lu Changsheng and Zheng Peiyun.

Unfortunately……

How could someone have such an ability?

After pacing around in circles for what felt like an eternity, Zhong Zhengguo grew increasingly agitated.

Finally, he turned back to his desk and dialed his secretary's internal phone.

"Book a flight immediately, I need to go to Yanjing."

……

The sky was azure, and the sun shone brightly.

The glistening white snow fell from the treetops, startling the sparrows that were searching for food.

The office, with its antique charm and warm, spring-like atmosphere, was filled with a harmonious and joyful spirit.

There was no serious questioning, nor endless doubt.

In a very relaxed atmosphere.

General Manager Shen encouraged Zhao Ruilong to use his imagination and speak freely.

Even lunch was delivered to his office by his secretary.

The topics of conversation have long since shifted from military-civilian integration to future development trends.

Discussing the future is naturally a strength of time travelers.

Zhao Ruilong believes.

The Dragon Kingdom is a vast country with abundant resources and a large population.

As long as we continue to deepen reform and development of the economy and vigorously implement the strategy of invigorating the country through science and education.

Then the economy will continue to develop, the quality of the people will continue to improve, and science and technology and industry will become stronger and stronger.

In contrast, the United States.

After the northern big brother collapsed, it dominated the world and became a global empire.

Its strength in all aspects has indeed reached its peak, but it has also begun to decline.

The wave of economic globalization will continue to accelerate the outflow of manufacturing.

Gradually, low- and mid-end manufacturing disappeared, leaving only highly profitable high-tech and financial industries.

How can a financial empire that is outwardly strong but inwardly weak maintain its global hegemony?

The answer, of course, is to exploit the US dollar to siphon off the world's wealth.

Repeated interest rate hikes and cuts, and repeated instigation of wars and conflicts.

……

As night falls, snowflakes begin to drift down.

Hou Liangping prepared a table full of delicious dishes to welcome his father-in-law, Zhong Zhengguo.

Just as the father-in-law and son-in-law were toasting each other, their cell phone suddenly rang.

"You guys enjoy your meal, I'm going to take this call!"

Zhong Zhengguo hurriedly got up, grabbed his phone, and rushed to the bedroom.

Hou Liangping and Zhong Xiaoai exchanged a glance.

They both saw worry in each other's eyes...