Chapter 24 Chapter Twenty-Four

Afterwards, someone made a small report to Qian Xianghui, secretary of the provincial party committee, saying that Wu Mingxiong, as the secretary of the municipal party committee, took the lead in engaging in unhealthy practices under the noses of the provincial party committee and the provincial government for the sake of local interests.Qian Xianghui asked his secretary Si Yuzhi to call Wu Mingxiong, asking Wu Mingxiong not to make an exception.But Wu Mingxiong kicked the ball to the old governor. The lobbyist was hired by the old governor. The old governor was worried about the poverty alleviation of the 1 million poor people in Pingchuan area.Si Yuzhi smiled tacitly and said, "It's another matter for the old governor to treat guests personally. Secretary Wu, I will report to Secretary Qian according to your caliber. However, Secretary Wu, you still need Pay attention, don't be taken advantage of by others."

Wu Mingxiong asked: "Is there any bad news that has reached Secretary Qian's ears?" Si Yuzhi revealed, "Secretary Wu, let me tell you, you just know what to do. Now some complaint letters have been sent to the provincial party committee, saying that you dare to do anything and say anything." Wu Mingxiong was startled: "Brother, if you are more specific, what have you sued?" Qi Yuzhi asked: "Secretary Wu, do you have a state-owned rice mill in Pingchuan? Did you replace a young man named Tian Dagui as the factory director? Did your brother say at the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee that the city only needs to live in the rice mill?" A Tian Dagui, as long as he has a way to get the factory up, don't worry about anything?"

Wu Mingxiong said, "I did say that." Si Yuzhi said: "That's the problem. According to the complaint letter, this Tian Dagui has disrupted the ownership system, the factory is a mess, and there are everyone who uses it, like a kindergarten. It is said that Tian Dagui dared to do this, it is all because of the support of your municipal party committee. The result of connivance. This socialist state-owned factory is no longer a society, and all state-owned assets have become private assets, and a new batch of capitalists will emerge. They will be on the line!" Wu Mingxiong became angry: "Before the reform, this small rice mill with 100 people had less than 3 million state-owned fixed assets, but 2.8 million debts, plus more than 30 retired workers to support, what else is there?" What about state-owned assets? According to my idea, this kind of insolvent small state-owned factory should be sold all at once!"

Si Yuzhi laughed again on the phone: "Look, look, you, Secretary Wu, dare to talk! Is there any policy basis for selling these small state-owned factories?" Wu Mingxiong could not come up with a policy basis. Si Yuzhi then said: "Secretary Wu, let me explain to you again. Secretary Qian and you have the same views on many issues. The full affirmation of your deepening reform has shown that Secretary Qian and the provincial party committee However, Secretary Wu, can you learn to be more strategic? There are some things that you just do but don’t talk about, and some things that you just say and don’t do! Don’t let people catch you, pester you endlessly, Can’t get things done—don’t you want to control floods and build roads at the same time?”

Only then did Wu Mingxiong understand that it was out of good intentions that Qian Xianghui asked Si Yuzhi to call him, so when he mentioned this matter to Shu Huaru, he said with emotion: "Mayor Shu, look, this is our China’s national conditions, as long as you do something, you will be sued; if you take it seriously, don’t live your life.” After returning from the province, the eight counties and cities in the countryside went all out to prepare for the South-to-North Water Diversion Project as planned.Wu Mingxiong approached Shu Huaru to discuss again, hoping to take advantage of this one-hearted atmosphere and the support of the provincial transportation department to launch the ring road that was planned to be built in advance, so as to solve the road problem in Pingchuan earlier.

Shu Huaru knew that the road issue had been put on the agenda by Wu Mingxiong, and was currently undergoing feasibility studies, and it would be repaired sooner or later, but he was not sure if it would be repaired at this time, so he said to Wu Mingxiong in a negotiating tone: Secretary, if you think about it again, if water conservancy and roads are developed at the same time, will the battle line be stretched too long? Is the work force a little too big?" Wu Mingxiong asked: "Then what do you mean?" Shu Huaru said: "I think, can the road be fully launched when the water conservancy project is almost done? You have to eat at one bite. I am afraid that if the stalls on both sides are rolled out, because the funds or If other unforeseen reasons can't end the game, we two family members will be embarrassed, and the good situation that has come so hard will be ruined."

Wu Mingxiong thought for a long time before saying: "Lao Shu, there is some truth to what you said. Let's not decide on this matter. You think about it, and I will think about it again. Let's separately seek more opinions from comrades from all walks of life. " Later, Shu Huaru solicited the opinions of some comrades in charge of the transportation and construction committees. Everyone's opinions were relatively unified, and most of them agreed to take the time to go to the Huancheng Road.Everyone thinks that night is not as good as morning. In the morning, you spend less money. Maybe you can get two to three hundred million yuan, but at night it doesn't matter. Once the economic boom comes, the cost will be doubled.

When Wu Mingxiong discussed with Shu Huaru again, he also said to Shu Huaru: "During the economic depression in the 1930s, the United States did a lot of infrastructure projects, saved a lot of money, and solved the unemployment problem to a certain extent. Now, When we take advantage of the economic downturn, we have similar benefits. In addition, and more importantly, we can also use road construction to enhance the self-confidence of the people of Pingchuan, unite the people of the city tightly, and let everyone see , as long as we are united and work hard, there is nothing we can’t do. Compared with developed regions, we are still far behind. We still can’t get a team gold medal for a while, but we have to work hard to get one or two gold medals return."

After thinking about it carefully, Shu Huaru felt that what Wu Mingxiong said made sense, so he said: "Then let's take some risks and fight it out, maybe a miracle will happen!" This led to an enlarged meeting of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, which was later considered to be the most pioneering significance in Pingchuan's history.At this meeting, Wu Mingxiong put forward for the first time the slogan of "emancipating the mind, advancing with heavy loads, applying pressure on oneself, and developing waterways simultaneously". The enlarged meeting of the Standing Committee of the Pingchuan Municipal Party Committee is scheduled to be held on the morning of November 4, and the meeting will last for one day.The Municipal Party Committee Office notified every participant on November 2. On the evening of November 3, Chen Zhongyang called Wu Mingxiong's home and asked Wu Mingxiong: "Secretary Wu, what is the main content of tomorrow's meeting? Is it important? Can I ask for leave? There is an event in Yunhai City that I want to attend. I have already promised."

Wu Mingxiong said: "My old secretary Chen, don't run away at this critical moment. You must come to tomorrow's meeting. You support me in the two major issues of water and roads. At this meeting, we must be specific. If it is implemented, how can you ask for leave? If necessary, I am going to use your cannon to bombard you a few times." Hearing this, Chen Zhongyang was very happy, thinking that Wu Mingxiong had introduced him as a confidant, so he immediately agreed: "Well, I will be there on time." Then he said: "Secretary Wu, I don't know how to play tricks , I really want to talk to you about something in my heart. I wonder if you have slept yet? If not, I will go over. Prepare some wine and some peanuts for me. We will be like we were at the river construction site back then. , have a drink, okay?"

Wu Mingxiong said: "Okay, just come here, I really have a good bottle of wine here." When Chen Zhongyang arrived at Wu Mingxiong's house, it was already past 11 o'clock at night. Bai Yulong, the deputy mayor in charge of agriculture, and several comrades from the Water Conservancy Bureau and the Transportation Bureau had just left after reporting their work. The living room of Wu Mingxiong's house was in a mess. , There are drawings all over the sofa.Wu Mingxiong gathered the drawings on the sofa, asked Chen Zhongyang to sit down, and then asked his wife to take out a bottle of Yanghe wine and half a packet of peanuts, put them on the tea table, and said to Chen Zhongyang regretfully: "Look, There are only a few peanuts, but there are still melon seeds, do you want it?" Chen Zhongyang smiled: "Forget it, forget it, do you really think I'm here for a drink? I just want to talk to you—it's also a job talk." So, the two began to talk about work, and they had the same opinion. They both believed that to seize the current favorable opportunity, the water and the road should be on the same page, that is, to fully expand the front. Chen Zhongyang reminded Wu Mingxiong in particular: "Brother, the old governor is getting older, and his health is getting worse day by day. If we don't hurry up to deal with these important things now, we will be even more troublesome in the future." Wu Mingxiong laughed Leo: "You bastard, you want to rely on our old governor again." Chen Zhongyang said: "It's not bad. We don't blame him. Isn't he also calling for us in Pingchuan? The old governor had in mind the problem of 1 million poor people getting rid of poverty as soon as possible. So, I thought, as long as we provide water and roads The two fronts are fully opened, and even if the game cannot be closed, there is still the old governor who can count on." Wu Mingxiong said: "I didn't think so. If I dare to open the two fronts at the same time, I will dare to protect it. It can be settled. You know, I have a basis for what I do, and I have repeatedly calculated it. At tomorrow's meeting, I am going to spread it out and have a good talk with everyone." Chen Zhongyang waved his hand: "What are you talking about? Oh? Secretary Wu! Some things really cannot be democratic. Guo Huaiqiu is a democracy. Every time he holds a meeting, he discusses a lot of things, but how many things are decided? You've got it right, you're the top leader and you just need to make the decision. Who dares to disobey when you make a decision?" Chen Zhongyang waved his hand: "What are you talking about! Secretary Wu! Some things really can't be democratic. Guo Huaiqiu is not democratic. Every meeting discusses a lot of things, but how many things are decided? How many things are implemented? I think it's like water control. Road construction is such an obvious good thing, if you are sure about it, you are the top leader and just make the decision. Who dares to disobey when you make a decision?" Wu Mingxiong said: "You can't say that, such a big matter, how can you talk about it alone Forget it? I think it is necessary to solicit opinions from the National People’s Congress, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, and all other parties. The top and bottom must truly unify their thinking, so that good things can be done well.” Later, the topic fell on Xiao Daoqing for some reason.Chen Zhongyang became more energetic, and unabashedly talked about Xiao Daoqing's faults, thinking that it might not be appropriate for Wu Mingxiong to entrust Xiao Daoqing with such a historically significant project as the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. Chen Zhongyang said: "I'm sure Xiao Daoqing doesn't have such a sense of mission and responsibility, and he can't afford this kind of trouble. You Secretary Wu wants to put gold on his face, but he may put dust on your face. Tomorrow we will break up. The project is about to start, and if an army of one million and hundreds of thousands of peasants from eight counties and cities enters the river embankment and the battle line is fully spread, he suddenly collapses, what will you do, the secretary of the municipal party committee?" Wu Mingxiong said: "Let's not always think of our comrades as bad. At least so far, I haven't seen Xiao Daoqing's intention to paralyze. I made it very clear to everyone that I support anyone who wants to do something. Secretary Xiao is willing to do things now, I think everyone should support Secretary Xiao in doing things, and stop making irresponsible remarks. The two went to the provincial capital and found many connections including Secretary Xie Xuedong, which was a great effort." Chen Zhongming said: "Secretary Wu, I'm doing it for your own good. I'm worried about his actions. He goes to the provincial capital every few days. He may go to get some funds, but he also makes small moves. I heard from the provincial capital yesterday. Comrade said, Secretary Xiao made you a lot of small reports, and even reported the immigration dispute in Damo County to Xie Xuedong a few days ago. You just wait, Xie Xuedong has something to talk to you." Wu Mingxiong was a little surprised, and asked: "Where did you get the news? Is it possible? I know about immigration disputes. Isn't it just to widen the river channel of Dame River and move a few natural villages? Secretary Xiao handled it himself, and he still What kind of small report?! Is it a rumor?" Chen Zhongyang waved his hand and said, "Okay, okay, it's just rumors. Then, how is Secretary Xiao implementing the fundraising situation in the eight counties and cities? Didn't you, Secretary Wu, hear anything?" Wu Mingxiong said: "I'm going to discuss this issue at tomorrow's meeting. Relief with work and labor with capital must be implemented to the individual, and the top leaders of each county and city are in charge. The project cannot be affected. The specific situation must be reported to the municipal party committee. " Chen Zhongyang gave a wry smile: "Xiao Daoqing has long been showing off in front of the desert cadres and the gang of county magistrates, saying that according to his proposal, he does not want to increase the burden on farmers in various counties and cities, but what Secretary Wu made a decision on is It must be carried out. What are you trying to figure out what he means by that?" Wu Mingxiong asked back: "What do you mean? The great thing is that I, Wu Mingxiong, should be responsible for possible problems! What's the big deal?! If I dare not even take this responsibility, I, Wu Mingxiong, will still be the secretary of the municipal party committee." What are you doing?!" Chen Zhongyang fell silent. Then Wu Mingxiong sighed and said: "Secretary Xiao really wants to look forward and backward so much, and finally collapses, I don't think it's a big deal. No, it's just you, old secretary Chen, who is a veteran, and one is worth two. Besides, you are Old Water Conservancy, why haven’t you seen the scene?” Chen Zhongyang sipped his wine, shook his head and said, “Forget it, Secretary Wu, I’m really old, I can’t compare to Secretary Xiao, you still take this good gold Post it on his face, I don't need it anymore. Secretary Xiao is really smart, he doesn't push away the benefits, he doesn't touch the risks, and he reports to the provincial leadership comrades every three days, can he not make progress in the future?" Wu Mingxiong said displeasedly: "Where did your old secretary Chen come from so many complaints and weird words?" You are old, so am I?Who is not getting old day by day?But our mentality can't be old!No matter how you say it, the world and our career belong to young people, don't you admit it?Of course, some young comrades also have some problems. Sometimes when thinking about problems, consciously or unconsciously, they think more about personal gains and losses. This is not surprising.As long as he does things seriously, it doesn't matter if he doesn't want to take responsibility, just old comrades like you and me will take it!I have thought about this north-south water diversion project. If it works well, it will be Secretary Xiao's fault; if it fails, it will be my fault, Wu Mingxiong.I always feel that our old comrades have to be like our old governor, we must have a little mind, and we must let young comrades step on our shoulders.As long as you work hard, what's wrong with Xiao Daoqing's progress? Chen Zhongyang asked: "Secretary Wu, is this your truth?" Wu Mingxiong said: "Why don't you tell the truth? For a Xiao Daoqing and a Cao Wuping, I just want them to do more and get more exercise. You know, changing the backwardness of Pingchuan is not a matter of one day. Pingchuan's economy takes off in an all-round way. There is also a difficult process, our cause needs them." Chen Zhongyang said gloomily: "No wonder there are people talking about it outside, saying that you, Secretary Wu, reuse the desert cadres." Wu Mingxiong asked back: "You haven't heard people say that I, Wu Mingxiong, also reuse you, Old Chen?" Chen Zhongyang admitted: "Some people also said that the old governor said hello to you, and you asked Qian Xianghui to keep me in the Standing Committee team; they also said that there was a district gang in Pingchuan, which was you and me who used to be the special agency. The county cadres under his jurisdiction." Wu Mingxiong waved his hand: "It's all nonsense! I find it strange that you, Chen, are so interested in these irresponsible comments? Are you still so well informed? "Brother, I think you have to be vigilant, don't be overwhelmed by these unhealthy winds, really think of our Pingchuan Municipal Committee as the Loyalty Hall on Liangshan." Chen Zhongyang was a little embarrassed, and said in a daze, "Secretary Wu, isn't it all for you? I'm afraid you will be taken advantage of by others."