Chen Feng briefly explained why more people meant more power.
If one merely wished to cause minor disruptions in the political arena, the fewer competitors, the better.
To be honest, the competition in the political arena was something most people couldn't withstand; it was too complex and intricate.
However, if one aspired to advance smoothly in politics, then intense competition was essential.
To put it plainly, only by enduring competition could one grow rapidly.
"Chen Feng, I've underestimated you. But aren't you afraid they'll get there first and finish the demolition of Hongda Hardware Factory?" Qin Yan asked cautiously.
"There's no need to worry about that at all. If even you can't handle it, they certainly can't," Chen Feng replied confidently.
"Confidence is good. Then, you go ahead and do your best. I look forward to you reaching the position of deputy town mayor through your own merit!" Qin Yan said with excitement.
"Town Mayor Qin, since you've entrusted me with the demolition of Hongda Hardware Factory, I have one condition to propose first."
"Propose away. As long as you can get the demolition of Hongda Hardware Factory done, not just one condition, but ten thousand conditions would not be a problem," Qin Yan replied with a calm smile.
"Withdraw the urban management personnel."
Chen Feng said calmly.
"What? Withdraw the urban management? Are you sure?"
"If you don't want to escalate the situation, you must withdraw the urban management. It's precisely because of the presence of so many urban management officers that they are so brazen and opportunistic. Town Mayor Qin, you're an old hand in politics; you should know that in this era of new media, bringing a large group of urban management officers can easily be exploited!"
"That's logical, but the problem is, without the urban management, how will you handle the numerous fierce employees of Hongda Hardware Factory?" Qin Yan inquired.
"That's not a problem either. Although I am only one person, I have the nation behind me. They are only after more money and won't kill anyone in broad daylight," Chen Feng responded with unwavering composure.
Given the usual behavior of Hongda Hardware Factory, they would likely resort to violence. However, the problem wasn't significant.
If the government resorted to violence, the government would be in a passive position.
Conversely, if an individual resorted to violence against the government, the individual would be in a passive position.
He wasn't afraid of Hongda Hardware Factory resorting to violence; he was afraid of them *not* resorting to violence.
Upon hearing this, Qin Yan ceased her questioning.
The expansion project for the fifth phase of Mingshan Town's industrial zone was pressing, and it could not be delayed any further.
Even though Chen Feng's undertaking of this task involved risks, he had to proceed.
If the expansion project for the fifth phase of Mingshan Town's industrial zone was not completed on time, with high quality and quantity, the plan for Mingshan Town to transform from a town into a district would be indefinitely postponed.
A town mayor was merely a low-level political official. She had to find a way to move up from the lower ranks; otherwise, being stuck as a grassroots political official for her entire life would be a disservice to her and her innate talent for politics.
Chen Feng, without any hesitation, went to Hongda Hardware Factory alone.
"Boss, bad news! Someone from the Mingshan Town government is here again," the secretary shouted as he ran into the boss's office.
"What's there to make such a fuss about? If people from the Mingshan Town government arrive, just tell the employees to block the entrance. It's a civilized society now; the government wouldn't dare to use force. Don't make a scene," the Hongda Hardware Factory boss said calmly.
"Boss, this time it's different." The secretary sounded anxious.
"Different? How is it different? Are they going to summon the big shots from the Jiangcheng government? Even if they do, we don't need to fear them. We'll just block the entrance. If they try to force their way in, we'll call the police and report that the government is oppressing the common people!" Liang Hongda, the boss of Hongda Hardware Factory, said with misplaced confidence.
Nowadays, one had to know how to play the rogue; once one resorted to rogue tactics, the government would be at a loss.
"This time, only one person has come from the government." The secretary spoke cautiously.
"What? Only one person? Is that true? Every time, wasn't there a large group of urban management officers accompanying them? How could it be just one person today?" Liang Hongda asked incredulously.
"Boss, I don't know why. Every time there's a large contingent of urban management officers, but this time there's only one. I really don't know why. Perhaps I should go and drive him away?" the secretary ventured.
"Since he has the guts to come, you won't be able to drive him away. How about this, you bring him here, and I'll meet him personally," Liang Hongda commanded with a frown.
A moment later, the secretary brought Chen Feng before Liang Hongda.
"You've got guts, kid." Liang Hongda stared at Chen Feng with a cold, menacing gaze.
"Liang Hongda, let me remind you, this isn't about having guts. Your factory has many workers, and its land area is vast. You can swagger in front of other small bosses, but if you think you can swagger in front of the government and bargain, you're gravely mistaken." Chen Feng spoke calmly.
"Oh, then explain to me why Hongda Hardware Factory is still standing here?" Liang Hongda asked provocatively.
"That's because Town Mayor Qin didn't want to escalate the matter, so you felt emboldened. I've come here this time to tell you explicitly that I'm not afraid of you escalating the situation; in fact, the bigger, the better." Chen Feng replied calmly.
"The government is also resorting to rogue tactics?" Liang Hongda asked with a frown.
"Rogue tactics against rogue tactics, I think that's quite good. Of course, I hope it doesn't come to that; it's better to communicate properly."
"I also want to communicate properly, but the compensation standard you offered is too low. Hongda Hardware Factory will not move. Regardless of whether you reason with us or not, Hongda Hardware Factory will not move," Liang Hongda replied with a murderous intent.
"There are indeed issues with the compensation standard." Chen Feng continued calmly.
"Since you acknowledge that there are issues with the compensation standard, then there's room for negotiation. Speak, how much are you willing to increase it?" Liang Hongda asked with excitement.
"Liang Hongda, you've misunderstood. I'm not here to increase the compensation standard for Hongda Hardware Factory; I'm here to lower it." Chen Feng replied word by word.
"What? Lower the compensation standard? Are you kidding me? If it weren't for the fact that you're a deputy town mayor, I would have beaten you up long ago. Do you believe me? This is ridiculous. With such a large piece of land, why should Hongda Hardware Factory have its compensation standard lowered?" Liang Hongda said, bursting with anger.
"The compensation standard is uniform for the entire town; it's impossible to give Hongda Hardware Factory a higher standard as an exception. This is not only the case in Mingshan Town but throughout China." Chen Feng stated solemnly.
"Then why did Town Mayor Qin offer Hongda Hardware Factory a high compensation standard at the beginning?" Liang Hongda asked indignantly.
"That's simple. Because Town Mayor Qin wanted to resolve the matter quickly, the compensation for Hongda Hardware Factory did not go through public funds. However, Town Mayor Qin communicated with you several times, and since you disagreed, there was no other option but to go through public funds and adhere to the normal compensation standard."
"Don't feed me all that nonsense. I wouldn't agree to Town Mayor Qin's compensation standard, so how could I possibly agree to yours? Get out of here immediately. Just seeing you makes me angry."
"It's fine if you don't accept this compensation standard, but I want to tell you that from now on, the standard will only get lower. If you stubbornly refuse to agree, that's also fine. Then we will block all the roads around Hongda Hardware Factory..." Chen Feng deliberately provoked Liang Hongda.
If Liang Hongda didn't act, the situation would remain stagnant.
Once Liang Hongda resorted to assaulting government personnel, the matter would become much easier to handle.