Chapter 29 Chapter Twenty Nine

Jiang Fengming left the door of the meeting room, got into his broken jeep, and fell asleep, and Fangcun's money in lieu of labor did not arrive until three days later.Jiang Fengming and Secretary Bai of Fangcun deceived the party and the organization for the first time. Just as Jiang Fengming's broken jeep drove out of the county party committee compound, something happened in the conference room: Tao Xueshan, a 59-year-old village head from Zhangwang Township, passed out while reading the newspaper loudly.What's more serious is that no one discovered Tao Xueshan's coma.Shang Dequan was taking a nap, Xia Zhonghe was taking a nap, everyone thought that Tao Xueshan was also taking a nap, and when Shang Dequan asked Tao Xueshan to talk about his acquaintance, they found that Tao Xueshan had passed away.

Shang Dequan's face turned pale all of a sudden, and he himself was exhausted after staying up for two days and two nights. When Zhang Luo rescued Tao Xueshan, his eyes went dark and he passed out. This is the end of the unprecedentedly long meeting. According to a later investigation by the Municipal Party Committee, the meeting lasted 56 hours and 45 minutes. Four days later, six township mayors headed by Jiang Fengming jointly filed a complaint against Wu Mingxiong, secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, and Xiao Daoqing, deputy secretary in charge of discipline inspection, demanding that the Pingchuan Municipal Party Committee of the Communist Party of China seriously deal with Shang Dequan, Party Secretary of Hetian County, who violated the spirit of the municipal Party Committee's work and killed people.

It was not Wu Mingxiong who saw the complaint letter first, but Xiao Daoqing.Wu Mingxiong was not in Pingchuan City at that time, but was patrolling along the Damo River.Xiao Daoqing called Damo, and Wu Mingxiong had already driven to Yunhai.Xiao Daoqing's call reached Yunhai, and Wu Mingxiong went to Quanshan again.Wu Mingxiong received a call from Xiao Daoqing at the swearing-in meeting at the water conservancy construction site in Quanshan County under a sky of colorful flags and snowflakes dancing together.At this time, the first phase of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project had started in full swing. On the 600-mile front along the Damo River from Damo County to Quanshan County, 1.43 million migrant workers had entered the decisive battle to change their historical destiny.

Braving the heavy snow, Wu Mingxiong delivered a speech on behalf of the municipal party committee and the municipal government on the temporary open-air rostrum, and tweeters were connected to the river construction sites in all counties and cities.At the beginning, Wu Mingxiong was basically reading the prepared manuscript, and then he started talking out of the manuscript. Wu Mingxiong said: "Comrades, the South-to-North Water Diversion Project we are engaged in today is a historic project related to the survival and development of 10 million urban and rural people in our city. It is a long-term strategic project that benefits the country, the people, and future generations. , The municipal government made a great determination to launch the horse. After launching, we have no way out, and we can only do it well with blood and sweat? Within three years, we must let the water of Daze Lake continue for a hundred years and a thousand years It flows into Pingchuan City, into the 28,000 square kilometers of thirsty land on both sides of the Damo River, and fundamentally changes the living conditions of our generation, future generations, and even a dozen generations. This is for everyone, for us What does it mean to the 1.43 million comrades of migrant workers? It means a kind of responsibility and a kind of dedication.”

It was snowing heavily, and the accompanying director of the municipal party committee opened umbrellas for Wu Mingxiong and Chen Zhongyang, who was standing beside Wu Mingxiong.Wu Mingxiong pushed it away, and said very unhappy: "Take the umbrella away, everyone is standing in the snow, why should we specialize?" Facing the microphone, this digression was heard by 1.43 million people in the main venue and branch venues. Facing the wind and snow, Wu Mingxiong continued: "It's really a dedication, comrades? We are still poor today, the government is poor, and everyone is poor. I, the secretary of the municipal party committee, know that those tens of dollars in capital for labor Everyone was sweating in the palms of their hands before taking it out. We are not equipped with machinery. In this kind of freezing and snowy weather, we need people to carry it on their shoulders, pick out a square of soil from a river tens of meters deep, and carry it Come out. Is it bitter? Very bitter, very bitter. I said earlier that no matter how hard life is in the world, it cannot be as hard as our river workers. But comrades, remember that what we carry on our shoulders is the future happiness. There is a historical responsibility on our shoulders, and future generations will thank us for our dedication today."

At this time, Qi Bensheng, deputy secretary of the Quanshan County Party Committee, handed Wu Mingxiong a note. Wu Mingxiong didn't look at it at all, and said: "The eight counties are responsible for the eight counties, and the city of Pingchuan is responsible for the city of Pingchuan. You may have heard that next week on the 8th, the ring road in the city will also start construction Now, I have to go to the swearing-in meeting on Huancheng Road to say these words. Are we going to rely on the wisdom and strength of the 10 million urban and rural people in the Pingchuan area to fight a people's war and create a miracle that belongs to our era?"

After Wu Mingxiong's speech, representatives of various counties and cities expressed their opinions in the main venue and branch venues. At this time, Wu Mingxiong looked at the note Qi Bensheng handed over, and there was only one sentence on the note: "Secretary Xiao Daoqing asked Secretary Wu to call back immediately and report something important." Wu Mingxiong knew that Xiao Daoqing's phone call would not come here if there was nothing very important, so he walked off the rostrum and went to the engineering headquarters to make a phone call with Xiao Daoqing in the large mat shed that was ventilated everywhere.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Daoqing reported the funeral when he opened his mouth, saying that Shang Dequan, secretary of the Hetian County Party Committee, had caused a catastrophe by illegally arresting people and forcing them to death. Jiang Fengming and other six township chiefs jointly filed a lawsuit.Wu Mingxiong was taken aback, and asked Xiao Daoqing what was going on?Xiao Daoqing didn't say a word, but read the letters of complaint from the six township chiefs on the phone, and then asked Wu Mingxiong for instructions, asking Wu Mingxiong what to do. Wu Mingxiong really wanted to get angry and scold others, scold Shang Dequan who caused a catastrophe, and scold Xiao Daoqing who hid in Pingchuan City to watch the excitement.But holding the cold microphone, he was stunned for a long time, but Wu Mingxiong didn't scold anyone, he only said to Xiao Daoqing: "You go down to investigate on behalf of the municipal committee first, and find out what's going on. Is the content of the complaint letter true?"

At this moment, Wu Mingxiong still hoped that what the complaint letter said was not true. Xiao Daoqing asked: "If it is true, what should I do? How can I express my position on behalf of the municipal party committee?" Wu Mingxiong said: "Even if it is true, you must be cautious when expressing your position." Xiao Daoqing asked again: "How cautious are you? Do you mean delay? If there is trouble, and the six township chiefs report to the province and the central government, how will we answer?" Wu Mingxiong was really angry: "Secretary Xiao, I want you to be cautious. Do you want you to procrastinate? If the six township chiefs are telling the truth, Shang Dequan can only be dealt with according to party discipline and state law? I said cautiously because I want you to Pay attention to the impact, and don't let this local incident affect the overall situation and affect everyone's emotions. You know, what kind of situation are we desperately fighting for, my comrade?" I don't want to listen to Xiao Daoqing's heartless words anymore, Wu Mingxiong hung up the phone and returned to the rostrum.

The swearing-in meeting has reached its climax. Qi Bensheng, deputy secretary of the Quanshan County Party Committee and on-site commander of the county water conservancy project headquarters, is sending a letter of proposal to the migrant workers in the other seven counties on behalf of the 220,000 migrant workers in Quanshan County.Qi Bensheng proposed in the proposal that the instructions of the municipal party committee should be transformed into the will and determination of the 220,000 migrant workers in Quanshan County, and the dedication and fighting spirit of one generation should be engraved on both sides of the Damo River, so as to complete their tasks with quality and quantity.

The Propaganda Department of the Municipal Party Committee did a good job in organizing and publicizing. As soon as Qi Bensheng's words fell in the main venue, the other seven counties and cities immediately responded one by one. The tweeters transmitted the voices hundreds of miles away to the main venue in time. Finally, Chen Zhongyang made a concluding speech in the name of the project commander. ... After the swearing-in meeting, Wu Mingxiong and Chen Zhongyang went to the embankment together to load soil with a shovel. This was not in the plan, and Qi Bensheng, the commander of Quanshan Engineering, advised Wu Mingxiong and Chen Zhongyang to go back. Wu Mingxiong said with a dark face: "Don't worry about me, I exercise my muscles and bones to feel comfortable." The reporter of "Pingchuan Daily" hurried over to take pictures. Wu Mingxiong became angry, pointing to the migrant workers whose heads were surging in the river and said: "What are you doing with the camera on me? How much can I do? Take pictures of them, take pictures of this big scene, and post it on the front page of the newspaper, Also leave some first-hand information for the future history!" After working hard and sweating, the stagnation in his heart disappeared a lot. When he returned to the "cruiser" jeep, Wu Mingxiong looked a little better.In a very peaceful tone, he talked to Chen Zhongyang about the big leak made by Shang Dequan in Hetian County. Chen Zhongyang didn't believe it at all, and insisted: "This is impossible! Comrade Shang Dequan is not understood by others, but I, Chen Zhongyang, understand! He is an orphan and grew up with a family. How could he treat his comrades so black-heartedly? In order to work, he left his seriously ill wife and a few-year-old child in the sea of ​​clouds. A few days ago, his wife even called me to complain." Wu Mingxiong asked: "Will the six township heads and our secretary Xiao tell lies? Secretary Chen, I think you should calm down and don't spoil the overall situation of our work for the sake of Shang Dequan." Chen Zhongyang still said it was impossible. In order to prove his words, Chen Zhongyang called Shang Dequan on his mobile phone in front of Wu Mingxiong. As soon as the phone was connected, Shang Dequan's sobbing came from the receiver. This time, Chen Zhongyang knew that something was wrong, and asked tremblingly: "Dequan, why are you crying? So what you said is all the truth?" Shang Dequan said, "Old Secretary, I'm sorry for you." Chen Zhongyang said: "Such a big incident happened, and people were killed. Why didn't you tell me earlier?" Shang Dequan said: "Old secretary, I have no face to look for you again." Chen Zhongyang cursed angrily: "Shang Dequan, you are nothing at all! The Municipal Committee and Secretary Wu trusted you so much and put you in the top position of Hetian, yet you stabbed me like this! You are harming yourself and others! This incident What to do when you come to the Municipal Committee? What to do with Secretary Wu? Don’t explain, I won’t listen! You didn’t expect to kill people at the meeting? Damn talk! Don’t you think about it, how old are you, how old is that fellow villager?! He can hold you Is it such a toss?! This time I will not say anything for you, you wait for the municipal party committee to punish you! You should be warned, and you should make a demerit." Wu Mingxiong sighed and said, "Old Chen, I'm afraid it's not that simple. This Shang Dequan, I'm afraid we have to remove him." Chen Zhongyang was stunned: "He is also for work, and he is also kind!" Wu Mingxiong said: "Even if you have good intentions, you can't act like this and act like the Kuomintang." Chen Zhongyang was angry: "Who is Shang De all for? He is for me, the project director, and you, the secretary of the municipal party committee. Don't think about it. If only people like Xiao Daoqing are happy, how many comrades in charge will be chilled? !" Wu Mingxiong was also angry: "If you don't withdraw him, the township mayors will be chilled, and the people will be chilled, and everything we do with our lives is for the people." Chen Zhongyang's eyes were red: "Okay, okay, Old Wu, I won't argue with you, I'll give in to you, since you're so principled, then get rid of me first. I'm responsible for the water conservancy project, you get rid of me Come down, and push our Secretary Xiao up!" Wu Mingxiong was stunned, and after a long time, he looked up to the sky and let out a long sigh: "Old Chen, we have no way out. At this critical moment, you old man, don't force me anymore, okay? You know, I Wu Ming Xiong has never begged anyone in his life, today, I will beg you this time." Chen Zhongyang kept silent with a dark face. Outside the car window, the snow is getting bigger and bigger. The "cruiser" equipped with anti-skid chains is really like a ship, staggering and floating on the boundless snow field.It was really cold, sitting in the car, Wu Mingxiong and Chen Zhongyang still felt the chill. Chen Zhongyang suddenly remembered: In such a cold day, don't freeze the migrant workers, and hurriedly called the engineering headquarters to order the on-duty commander to urgently transport heating equipment and liquor to each construction site.Then, he made another call to the military headquarters of a certain army stationed in Pingchuan, and ordered 4,000 military coats. Seeing Chen Zhongyang calling, Wu Mingxiong already knew in his heart that Chen Zhongyang was not Xiao Daoqing, and this old comrade would never tear down his station at this time.So, he wrapped the towel sitting under him around his body and fell asleep in the car.Chapter 11 Stand up straight, don't get down Forty-three Few people in "Pingchuan Daily" know that Wu Jie, the intern reporter, is the daughter of Wu Mingxiong, secretary of the municipal party committee, not even Wang Darui, who is leading Wu Jie as an intern.The president and editor-in-chief Peng Yongan knew that sometimes he would quietly call Wu Jie to the editor-in-chief's office to talk about difficulties, implying that Wu Jie would appeal for the economic interests of the newspaper in front of his father at a convenient time.Wu Jie didn't dare to go through her father's back door, but she couldn't resist Editor-in-Chief Peng's bitter and tenacious smile, so after three months in the newspaper office, she approached Mayor Shu Huaru in private and "appealed" for the newspaper office. Taiwan Santana, let the editor-in-chief Peng, who is as bowed as a shrimp, "have a car". It was almost the end of the day, and Editor-in-Chief Peng asked Wu Jie to come over for a while. Wu Jie thought, don't Editor-in-Chief Peng want to "eat and have fish" again?I didn't want to go to the editor's office, but I couldn't help it, so I went.When I went there, I thought about it, as long as Editor-in-Chief Peng mentioned economic issues such as "food and fish", I had to categorically reject it.There is no way to beg my father. Uncle Shu has begged once, and there is really no way. Unexpectedly, Editor-in-Chief Peng didn't talk about economic issues at all this time, but handed Wu Jie a package of materials, asking Wu Jie to forward them to her father in private.Her father didn't come back from the countryside, so after returning home, Wu Jie looked through the materials first, only after she did so did she realize that they were all letters from readers reporting problems and complaints. The most serious letter was written by a retired female teacher named Lu Wenling in Hetian County, explaining how her husband, Tao Xueshan, who was the township head, was forced to hold a so-called meeting for 56 hours, so that she died in the county party committee. In the meeting room.Lu Wenling asked in the letter: "Secretary Wu, has the municipal party committee acquiesced in this practice? What responsibility should the municipal party committee be responsible for the death of such a grassroots cadre?" After reading it, Wu Jie got excited, put the letter on top, and wrote a few angry words on the letter: "My lord secretary, I think Hetian county party secretary should be severely punished according to the law. This is no longer The problem of violation of discipline is a crime, the crime of illegal detention. If this person is not severely punished according to the law, the Pingchuan Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China will not be able to give political and moral explanations to the people. The views of a small commoner are for reference only.” Unexpectedly, at this time, Wu Mingxiong entered the door with a tired face, saw that Wu Jie was still awake, and was sitting at the desk in his room criticizing, and immediately became angry, saying: "Little Jie, you What nonsense are you writing? Are you afraid that I’m not busy enough?!” Walking closer, he scanned the last batch of words on the letter, and became even more angry, “What? If you don’t severely punish this person, you won’t be able to politically influence the people. And moral explanation? Do you know what politics is?" Wu Jie said, "I told you, this is just my common people's opinion." Wu Mingxiong said: "You little people have a wrong view. Things in this world are complicated, and politics is even more complicated." Just as he was talking, the phone rang. It was Xie Xuedong, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee. Thus, the young female reporter Wu Jie immediately saw and heard the double complexity of world affairs and politics. Xie Xuedong first chatted with Wu Mingxiong on the phone, and then said in a reproachful tone: "Old Wu, tell me, was my warning right? Has something happened now? He Tian The heads of the six townships and towns in the county and the family members of the deceased all reported to me." Wu Mingxiong immediately became alert: "Secretary Xie, your news came very quickly. Did the six township chiefs report it to you, or did Comrade Xiao Daoqing report it to you?" Xie Xuedong said: "For such a big matter, even Xiao Daoqing should talk to me first, it should be!" Wu Mingxiong said gloomily: "But it's too early to reflect. We are still investigating and handling this matter. Wouldn't it be better to report to you and the province when we have the results?!" Xie Xuedong said: "Old Wu, look at you, that's how you are. You didn't listen to different opinions in the past, and you still can't listen to them now, especially you don't pay attention to the opinions of the Standing Committee. For example, Xiao Daoqing has always been very safe. Policy He has a strong personality, so it’s no harm to listen to his opinions, but you just don’t listen. Old Wu, don’t think he’s young, he’s young and mature.” Wu Mingxiong said angrily: "Yes, Secretary Xie, Xiao Daoqing is a young and old man. Some comrades even said that our Secretary Xiao has never been young!" Xie Xuedong got angry, and said: "Old Wu, what do you mean by that? Didn't Xiao Daoqing never remind you about this kind of policy issue? !" Seeing that the board was about to be laid down, Wu Mingxiong had to express his position, and immediately retorted: "Secretary Xie, don't make a mistake. The personal behavior of Shang Dequan, secretary of the Hetian County Party Committee, is not the established policy of our Pingchuan Municipal Party Committee; Xiao Daoqing What I opposed was exactly what I, the Pingchuan Municipal Party Committee, firmly opposed. For this reason, the Municipal Party Committee issued a special document, repeatedly asking the counties and cities to do good things well.” Xie Xuedong said: "So, your measures are very effective? Then let me ask you, is Shang Dequan, an incompetent cadre, appointed by your Pingchuan City? Was the old village chief surnamed Tao forced to death in China by Shang Dequan? In the meeting room of the Hetian County Committee of the Communist Party? Just answer me with these two basic facts.”