Jinta

— After the Communist takeover, he was appointed chief of staff at the Gansu governor's office. In September 1956, he came to Jinta County as part of his training. During his stay there, he shared the county Party secretary's position with Qin Gaoyang, another revolutionary veteran, who came from northern Shaanxi Province. Qi admired Lu because Lu was well educated and capable, modest and reliable. He spoke and wrote eloquently. On arriving in Jinta County, he visited ordinary people and listened to their problems and complaints.