Chapter 50 Chapter 50

The farewell ceremony for Liu Huanzhang's body was grandly held in Shiligang, the provincial capital, and the central farewell hall, which can accommodate 500 people, was carefully arranged in a solemn and solemn manner.On the front wall of the hall hangs a huge portrait of Liu Huanzhang draped in black gauze, and the mountain-like wreaths and flower baskets are piled up to the ceiling, covering the three walls except the main entrance. As soon as Yu Huabei entered the door of the farewell hall, he noticed that the scene arrangement of the farewell ceremony for the former member of the CPC Central Committee and former secretary of the provincial party committee was very political, and the arrangement of wreaths and baskets was very particular.The wreaths and baskets sent by the relevant departments of the central government, the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial Government, the Provincial People's Congress, the Provincial Political Consultative Conference and other leading organizations are placed on the outermost side of the front in order, which clearly shows the extraordinary importance of the deceased.The wreaths presented by Pei Yihong, Zhao Anbang, him and many party and government officials in the province are arranged on both sides according to the size of their positions and the usual ranking order, which is a bit like arranging seats on the rostrum.Among the flowers and pines and cypresses in the middle of the hall, the body of the deceased was placed. The body was dressed in a suit and covered with bright party flags.I don't know if it was because of the party flag on his body, the face of the deceased was as rosy as life, not death, but deep sleep.

However, in fact, Liu Huanzhang passed away and rested in peace forever. The feudal official who ruled the Hanjiang River for seventeen years and was uncompromising during the seventeen years finally completed his seventy-two years of life today, lying quietly. Accept the bow and salute of him and comrades here.Look, the elegiac couplets and tents of various sizes and fonts can be seen everywhere. They seem to express people's praise, nostalgia, condolences, regrets and remembrances for this feudal official. What is the true state of mind of comrades who can send wreaths? ?How much truth and how much falsehood are there in the meaning of commendation on the elegiac couplet?Only God knows!China is an ancient country of etiquette, and it pays attention to etiquette. Therefore, there are never bad people at the memorial service. Even the heinous villains will become angels at this time and on this occasion.Of course, this is not to say that Liu Huanzhang is some kind of villain, he never meant that, he was thinking about an interesting phenomenon.

Liu Huanzhang on the portrait was looking at him, no matter from which angle he stood, Yu Huabei could always feel the presence of that scorching gaze.Judging from the expression on the portrait and the age displayed, when this portrait was taken, Liu Huanzhang should still be the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, or at least the Director of the Provincial People's Congress.Therefore, the gaze on the portrait is the same as that of the deceased before his death, he is very familiar with it, cold and deep, which always makes it difficult for people to fathom.This is the case with Liu Huanzhang. When he talks to you and looks at you, he sometimes shows a warm smile on the corners of his mouth. He seems very approachable, but if you are not paying attention, he may accompany you With a smile, I present you a complete plot wrapped in big words in official language and earnestness, and sell you with one hand, and let you count the tickets for him with gratitude.

The coffin is concluded, and now we can draw a conclusion. This big official in Xinjiang is essentially a smooth and smooth politician. The reason why he is lucky to lie here with the party flag today is not because of his ability and high level, but because of Knowing how to engage in political speculation, good at engaging in political speculation, and betting on the right treasure at every important historical juncture.In order to bet, he even sacrificed the political lives of others time and time again.For example, comrades such as Bai Ming, Qiu Shaoxiong, Shao Zexing, and Chen Tonghe.What is especially intolerable is that this politician is so eloquent when sacrificing others: "It is allowed to make mistakes, but it is not allowed to reform", and what "horses can eat grass, but not young crops", grass and young crops cannot be distinguished What should I do?Is it impossible to let people starve to death?Comrades have worked hard for your political achievements, and when the limelight changes, you will tear the horse down!The elegiac couplet that Zhao Anbang sent to Liu Huanzhang was very interesting, "Go to Quantai to recruit the old department, and Yan Luo will be killed with a hundred thousand banners." I don't even think about it, is this some wishful thinking?Who would Bai Ming, Chen Tong and the old department do with this person again!Even if he sees this person underground after a hundred years, he won't go to the old department!

He was also a victim of Liu Huanzhang's political speculation.With his qualifications and ability, his official career should not end here. It is entirely possible for him to become the governor in the last stop of his life, but Liu Huanzhang desperately recommended Zhao Anbang. On the surface, Zhao Anbang was young, but in his heart, he might still be speculative. Liu Huanzhang thought about it Zhao Anbang's bold and reckless style is in harmony with today's situation. If it were another situation, Liu Huanzhang might bet on him and choose him. Well, I don’t want to think about it. At this time and on this occasion, it is meaningless to dwell on these old accounts. Let this feudal official lie here and earn people’s admiration, emotion, sigh and tears again. , Today is undoubtedly the last bustle. With the end of the farewell ceremony, the era of Liu Huanzhang is finally over.

At this time, there was a sudden burst of crying beside the corpse in the center of the hall. It wasn't that kind of crying, it was crying loudly.Who would be so sad on such a politically ceremonial occasion?Yu Huabei was a little surprised, turned around and saw that it was Qian Huiren, the mayor of Wenshan.Beside Qian Huiren stood Tian Fengyi, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Provincial Writers Association.Tian Fengyi was also crying, but he was crying gracefully, just wiping his tears with a handkerchief from time to time, as if he was still persuading Qian Huiren. Interesting, why are these two comrades so sad?Is it sad that the rabbit died and the fox died?Do you feel that you are out of the game?In fact, they were out of play a long time ago, even if Liu Huanzhang didn't die, they were out of play.Tian Fengyi was so dazed that he went to complain to Liu Huanzhang a few days ago, thinking he could catch some straw!Don't say that Zhao Anbang was angry about this matter, he was even more angry in his heart. It wasn't that the old comrade retired and meddled in his own business. Why is he still in the vice-provincial position today?Tian Fengyi actually hoped that Liu Huanzhang would continue to take care of his mess, just dream!

There is also money to benefit people, which is also very interesting!Although this person's political future is basically over, he is really not a corrupt element.Ma Da and the relevant departments have conducted such intensive investigations that they have carefully checked almost all the clues of the report. Not only did they not find the fact of his corruption and bribery, but they found out a model of clean government!It seems that he may be a little prejudiced, and he is a little passive in front of Pei Yihong and Zhao Anbang. This must be summed up by introspection.Fortunately, the problem of Qian Huiren's illegitimate daughter was found out, as well as the problem of a serious loss of principle.Just as he was thinking about it, Tian Fengyi quietly walked over and greeted him, "Yu...Secretary Yu!"

Yu Huabei seemed to have just discovered Tian Fengyi, so he took the initiative to shake hands with Tian Fengyi, "Fengyi, are you here too?" Tian Fengyi nodded, and said with a sad face: "I have to come, the old secretary cares too much for me!" Yu Huabei suppressed the disgust in his heart, patted the back of Tian Fengyi's hand affectionately, and said very kindly: "So, Feng Yi, you must be worthy of the old secretary, inherit the legacy of the old secretary, and do the work of the Writers Association well. !" Tian Fengyi seemed to want to say something, but Yu Huabei waved his hand to Qian Huiren, "Hey, old Qian!"

Qian Huiren was stunned for a moment, and came over wiping away tears, "Secretary Yu, what instructions do you have?" Yu Huabei was sensitive to the hostility hidden in Qian Huiren's words and demeanor, but pretended not to see it, took Qian Huiren's hand, and said kindly: "Where do I get so many instructions? I'm just as casual as you are." A few words! Old Qian, do you know? During the time when Mr. Huan was dying, he talked about you more than once in front of me, and he cared about you very much!" Qian Huiren stared at the huge portrait of Liu Huanzhang, with tears in his eyes again, "I will let Huan die in peace!"

Yu Huabei said sincerely: "It's good that you know, old money, you need to understand some things a lot. The society has some reflections on you, and the organization needs to investigate it. It is also responsible for you to check it out! You Comrade, don't think too much, don't think that anyone wants to make things difficult for you! To be honest, the comrades of the Disciplinary Committee and I are doing it for your own good!" Qian Huiren nodded, "I understand, especially the kindness of your old leader, I understand even more!" Yu Huabei said: "Look, old money, you seem to have misunderstood again, right? You are more cautious in economics, and you have figured it out, but in your private life, on some major issues of principle, you are not blameless Yes! Especially on the issue of your daughter Panpan, you, a comrade, have a great responsibility and a very serious nature, which makes me sad!"

Qian Huiren was silent for a moment, "Secretary Yu, I admit this. I am ready to accept any punishment from the provincial party committee, including dismissal! But should you and the provincial party committee give me a realistic conclusion when investigating other issues?" Yu Huabei thought for a while, "After being busy for a while, I will have a serious talk with you with the Provincial Disciplinary Committee. I will give you the conclusion that I will give you based on facts. Let me reiterate: I and the Provincial Committee are definitely not going to talk to you. If you can't get through, it's your responsibility, and you can't avoid it, so you must not think so much!" He took a breather, and said, "It's about Panpan, and my comrades and I will seek truth from facts, and we will take into account the special history. Factors will also take into account your difficulties, oh, by the way, Comrade Ma Da sympathizes with you very much, and explained a lot for you in front of me!" While talking about Ma Ma, Ma Ma came over from a distance, "Hey, Secretary Yu, Mayor Qian, you guys came early!" Yu Huabei pointed to the motor, and said with a smile: "Look, look, Cao Cao is here!" Then he said to Qian Huiren and Tian Fengyi, "Okay, Mayor Qian, Secretary Tian, ​​talk to Director Ma Well, I have to go to the VIP room to visit the relatives of Comrade Huanzhang!" After finishing speaking, he shook hands with Ma Da carelessly, and walked to the VIP room on the north side of the hall. Whether Qian Huiren, Tian Fengyi and Ma Da talked about it, and what they talked about, Yu Huabei didn't know, so he didn't think about it.Because he knows that in this political and social occasion, any conversation can only be superficial.However, it is precisely because of this special social occasion in Chinese politics that opponents who have never been in contact with each other have the opportunity to gather together in the name of the deceased and have the possibility to test each other.This is a bit like a masquerade ball in the West. The real face cannot be seen on this occasion. It is nothing more than "silent for three minutes in the name of the deceased, and each thinks about the right scriptures". Many comrades came to bid farewell to Liu Huanzhang, and many people gathered in the farewell hall.As Yu Huabei walked slowly towards the VIP room, people kept saying hello, shaking hands, and reporting to him.Therefore, he had to stop again and again to entertain one by one.Most of these entertainments had nothing to do with Liu Huanzhang. Some old comrades even came here today to find living leaders like them to solve their problems. He met one at the door of the VIP room. This is an elderly lesbian, whose surname is not very good, and which department she works in can't remember, but the lesbian remembers him, keeps calling "Secretary Yu", and talks about her vices. Regarding the issue of department-level treatment, it is said that her punishment has been revoked long ago, but the retired deputy department-level treatment has not been restored.Yu Huabei couldn't remember the story of this lesbian. He didn't know why and when she was punished, and he didn't know why the organization department didn't restore her treatment.Then he smiled wryly and said, "Old Sister, let's talk about your matter on another occasion, shall we?" The old lady quit, and shouted: "Where can I find you big leaders on another occasion?!" Yu Huabei still had a friendly smile on his face, "But I can't hold an office meeting for you here, can I?" The eldest sister’s voice was even louder, “Secretary Yu, when you punished me, you were the Secretary-General of the Provincial Party Committee, and you knew my affairs best! Now that you are in charge of organization and discipline inspection work, I have to find you!” He took out a complaint document from his pocket and handed it over with trembling hands, "Secretary Yu, please approve it for me, I beg you!" Yu Huabei took the materials and glanced at them, trying to find some memory clues, but he couldn't find them.The first page of the material was full of clichés from the newspaper, so he didn't bother, he was quick to think, and pulled the deputy director of the Provincial Party Committee Office who was busy, and passed the material, "Director Wang, this old lady Please deal with it!" Director Wang took the materials in a daze, but before he understood what was going on, the elder sister entangled Director Wang again, pulled Director Wang, and began to tell Director Wang.Taking advantage of this opportunity, Yu Huabei quickly walked into the VIP room. The VIP room was overcrowded, Pei Yihong and Zhao Anbang came in through the back door of the VIP room at some point, and were comforting Liu Huanzhang's wife.The Liu family's three sons, two daughters, two daughters-in-law and two sons-in-law all arrived.The youngest daughter-in-law did not come, it is said that she fled after committing a crime, and the arrest warrant from the public security department may be issued soon. However, Pei Yihong was saying to Liu Huanzhang's wife: "...Eldest sister, don't worry, Mr. Huan is gone, we are still here, we will try our best to do what we can, don't think too much about some things. Sorry!" Zhao Anbang also said: "Yes, big sister, after all, there are us, whether Huan Lao is present or not is the same!" Yu Huabei felt that there was something in the words of the second general Huan Ha, and it seemed that he had reached some secret agreement with Liu Huanzhang's wife.What kind of agreement will it be?In all likelihood, it was a bunch of bad things done by the sons and daughters of the Liu family!Not to mention the youngest daughter-in-law of the Liu family, the case of accepting bribes has been filed, I am afraid that the youngest son and daughter will not be clean, and the reports have been constant all these years! At this time, Liu Huanzhang's wife saw him and said in a tearful voice, "North China Secretary, thank you too!" Yu Huabei didn't know what to thank him for, so he took two steps forward, took the old lady's hand and said, "Sister, this is what should be done, without Huanlao, we would not have the reform and opening up of Hanjiang Province today, nor would we Comrade today!" He shook hands with the sons and daughters of the Liu family one by one, and comforted them one by one, "Let's mourn with sorrow, and mourn with sorrow!" Next, I chatted a few words with Pei Yihong and Zhao Anbang, and the farewell ceremony officially began. This is a grand farewell. In Pei Yihong's words, they gathered here today, representing the 60 million cadres and masses in Hanjiang Province, to bid a historic farewell to a distinguished reform coach.As the secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Pei Yihong personally presided over the ceremony and delivered an important speech.Governor Zhao Anbang was in tears and finished reading the eulogy after choking up several times.The entire farewell ceremony did not use mourning music, but the melody of "The Internationale".This is Pei Yihong's suggestion.Pei Yihong said that before Liu Huanzhang died in the hospital, he asked the medical staff to play "The Internationale" over and over again. While mourning Liu Huanzhang in the familiar melody of "The Internationale", Yu Huabei lost his mind again, and couldn't help but think of another memorial service he attended many years ago, that was the memorial service of Bai Ming, the former secretary of the Ningchuan Municipal Party Committee.As far as he knew, Liu Huanzhang had no intention of participating in the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee to study Ningchuan's team that day, so he asked the Provincial Party Committee Office to send a wreath to Bai Ming in his own name.Later, because of a quarrel with Governor Xu at the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, I rushed there temporarily, a bit like Mao Zedong suddenly decided to attend Chen Yi's memorial service.At that time, Comrade Deng Xiaoping's jargon for the southern inspection tour had already been published, and Liu Huanzhang, who was good at playing political cards, took advantage of Bai Ming's death to create political and political articles. The leader of the working group and acting secretary of the Ningchuan Municipal Party Committee was transferred to Wenshan as the secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, and Zhao Anbang and Shao Zexing, two cadres who had resigned in Ningchuan because of their troubles, were sent back to Ningchuan. Shao Zexing, who had more qualifications and popularity, became the secretary of the municipal party committee, and Ning Chuan passed him by with regret.