The reports were true, and so was the attempt to divert attention and sow confusion.
Focusing doggedly on a single issue puts one in a vulnerable position. However, by expanding the scope of the problem and increasing the surface area of the conflict, a different dynamic can be created. Qi Tongwei was more than happy to see such a result. Currently, the most important task for Jingzhou was to manage its work effectively and advance progress according to plan, rather than getting bogged down in bickering at the Provincial Party Committee meetings.
Fu Xiangming: "We are discussing the issue of the budget overrun for the Jingzhou project. Do not steer the conversation off-course."
Chapter 831