Chapter 15 Section 15

Before the investment promotion activity was over, Mayor Lin Yongqiang returned from the United States ahead of schedule.In Los Angeles, I temporarily caught a Northwest Airlines flight and arrived at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport at 3:00 pm on August 19th.After getting off the plane at Hongqiao Airport, the director of the Municipal Government's Shanghai Office who was waiting there promptly handed over a ticket to the provincial capital to Lin Yongqiang. Lin Yongqiang hurriedly boarded the plane again and arrived at the provincial capital that night.Coming out of the provincial capital airport, my wife called, hoping that Lin Yongqiang would not leave that night, at least have dinner at home in the provincial capital. The comrades who picked up the airport at the government office also suggested that Lin Yongqiang go home first, but Lin Yongqiang did not agree, saying yes The sky in Changshan is about to collapse, and Secretary Tang is dying of anxiety!So he went directly from the provincial capital airport to Tang Chaoyang's residence in the No. 1 Guest House of Changshan Municipal Government.

Lin Yongqiang and Tang Zhaoyang are ten years apart in age, but their relationship is extraordinary. They have cooperated tacitly for a long time, and they are recognized as a pair of golden partners.When Tang Zhaoyang was the Secretary of the Provincial Youth League Committee, Lin Yongqiang was the Minister of Youth Industry; when Tang Zhaoyang was the Mayor of Nanping City, Lin Yongqiang was the Deputy Secretary-General and Director of the Municipal Office; Lin Yongqiang served as the Secretary-General of the Municipal Party Committee and joined the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee. The provincial government took a fancy to Lin Yongqiang and transferred Lin Yongqiang to the provincial government to be the Deputy Secretary-General. Lin Yongqiang was thirty-two years old when he became the Deputy Secretary-General. The youngest one.Changshan changed leadership last June. Tang Chaoyang was transferred from Nanping to Changshan to be the secretary of the municipal party committee. The new mayor who succeeded Wang Changgong was a director of the provincial economic committee. The director collapsed within ten months after taking office. A case of accepting bribes in a provincial economic appointment was dismissed for review.Tang Zhaoyang seized this opportunity, went to the provincial party committee to do work, and recruited Lin Yongqiang from the provincial government to Changshan to become the mayor. Two old friends who knew the basics became new partners in a team.Therefore, after the "August 13th" fire broke out, Tang Zhaoyang faced strong pressure and refused to let Lin Yongqiang come back, saying that he and his comrades were at home to support him, and he asked Lin Yongqiang to calm down and complete the investment work that should be done.

Now, the mayor, who has only been in office for five months, is back to face this catastrophe. It was past nine o'clock in the evening when Tang Chaoyang arrived at Tang Zhaoyang's residence. Tang Zhaoyang had just sent the party secretary Zhao Peijun away. Seeing Lin Yongqiang walk in the door, a wry smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he pretended to be relaxed and said: "Forever Strong, you still have a conscience, after all, you came back from the United States ahead of time, so you have the meaning of being a comrade and a brother!" Lin Yongqiang apologized again and again: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry! Secretary Tang, let your big brother take the thunder alone!"

Tang Zhaoyang pulled Lin Yongqiang to sit down on the sofa: "It's good that you know! The past six days have been miserable for me and my comrades. People came from the central government to the province one after another, and they lectured us again and again, which made us angry. Don't even dare to breathe!" Lin Yongqiang smacked his lips: "Such a big accident with such serious casualties is conceivable, conceivable! Didn't I say that I answered your call in San Francisco? If not, just fly back. I really have no intention of avoiding it!" Tang Zhaoyang sighed: "Actually, it's meaningless for you to come back. What should have happened has already happened, but I just need to accompany you to receive some training! After thinking it through, I will be rational. The fire accident has to be dealt with, and the days to come also have to be dealt with." pass!"

Lin Yongqiang said with emotion: "Secretary Tang, I'm really lucky. I met such a good monitor like you. If I were to change to the secretary of the municipal party committee, I would definitely have to go home immediately. After all, I am the mayor. I should be the first one to be struck by thunder what!" Tang Zhaoyang waved his hand: "Okay, okay, stop flattering me, tell me something serious!" Lin Yongqiang then said: "Secretary Tang, you are having a hard time at home, and we are also having a hard time abroad! When the fire broke out, the news media from all over the world reported it, which had a very bad impact on investment promotion activities! In some cases, I did not I thought: Cui Wanwan, a big fox breeder in Kawaguchi County, brought a piece of messy material to the United States. Many overseas Chinese from Changshan kept chasing me at the China Merchants Conference and asked, would they encounter similar experiences? Yes, to us. It’s not that we can earnestly implement the relevant rules of our country’s accession to the WTO! There is also the Changshan Airport, which we publicize as a good investment environment. After the completion of the airport, the total passenger flow in three years was less than 10,000, and last year it was only 2,000!"

Tang Zhaoyang didn't hide his emotions, and said sarcastically, "Aren't these all achievements of Comrade Chang Gong!" Lin Yongqiang's dissatisfaction came up: "Well, I didn't know until I arrived in Changshan that a big reformer like Comrade Chang Gong really can't take the class! Cui Wanwan has raised the fox well and earned seven or eight hundred thousand. , why are you running around to care about? Forcing people to borrow money to build a villa! Now the bank is urging to repay the loan, and you don’t care! There is also an airport, which should not be built at all. There are already two within 300 kilometers. We have to build another airport!" The more he talked, the more angry he became, "Now you are the secretary of the Changshan Municipal Party Committee, and I am the mayor. If these troubles are not dealt with properly, the Provincial Party Committee will settle accounts with us! Wang Changgong joined the Provincial Party Committee again. The leadership team is part of the provincial party committee, who do you think we should turn to to complain?!"

Tang Zhaoyang smiled wryly and said: "Okay, Yongqiang, if you know there is no place to complain, don't talk about it, let's look forward! Besides, no one is perfect, and some mistakes in decision-making are inevitable. Shan has been the mayor for five years, and the changes in Changshan are not small, we have to admit this, we can’t look down on the predecessors!" He asked about specific projects with concern, "Has the contract for our Kengkou Power Station been signed? ? When will the funds be available?" Lin Yongqiang came to the spirit again: "Signed, according to the contract, it should be in place before the end of this year!"

Tang Zhaoyang fell down on the sofa, and heaved a long sigh of relief: "Okay, now it's 1.5 billion. After implementing this project, your trip to the United States was not in vain. There is no white top..." Lin Yongqiang said: "Hey, Secretary Tang, it's not just this one project! In this difficult situation, we still haven't given up on possible jobs. Several ecological agriculture projects have also been signed, and there are still five intentions!" Tang Zhaoyang was very pleased: "Okay, okay, it's not easy, it's not easy!" Then he changed the subject and talked about the "August 13" fire, "Yongqiang, the 'August 13' fire is fierce. Ah, I have told you about some situations on the phone, so I won’t repeat them. I have a bad feeling now, maybe this fire will burn many people!”

Lin Yongqiang knew that he and Tang Zhaoyang were doomed: "Secretary Tang, I'm already mentally prepared! I'm the mayor, let the provincial party committee punish me in the future!" Thinking about it, he felt aggrieved, and couldn't help complaining, " We are unlucky. You have been the secretary of the municipal party committee for more than a year, and I have only been the mayor for five months. I just got rid of the code on my head, and then I encountered such a catastrophe. Chen Hanjie, Wang Changgong They slipped away one by one!" Tang Zhaoyang said solemnly: "It doesn't matter if it's five months or more than a year, we've always come here, and we have to take responsibility when we come! So many people were burned to death, let alone punished, even if we were dismissed, we would not be punished." There is nothing to complain about! Therefore, you comrades must pay attention, you must have a correct attitude, and conduct self-criticism like me, self-criticize everyone you meet, take the responsibility actively, and don’t blame the previous team or any leading comrades Push! You can't relax your work, you can't reduce your strength, you should do it as you want, the more you have to stand the test at this time!"

Lin Yongqiang immediately understood: Tang Zhaoyang seemed to be criticizing him on the surface, but he was actually pointing him out. Sure enough, Tang Zhaoyang eased his tone, and said: "We should do more self-criticism and take the initiative to take responsibility. This is the correct attitude that our team should have. But the facts are still facts. We don't talk about some problems, others will talk about them. They will also say that they can't be stopped even if they want to, Chen Hanjie is talking now, keep an eye on Comrade Chang Gong!" Lin Yongqiang knew about the situation abroad. After the fire broke out, he made many phone calls to China.Many domestic comrades also called him to talk about the situation and trends, and mentioned the different attitudes of Chen Hanjie and Wang Changgong many times.Therefore, he asked Tang Zhaoyang: "So, their old partners fought again for this fire?"

Tang Zhaoyang nodded: "Chen Hanjie held on to the issue of dereliction of duty and called me a few times. He even came here yesterday to have a face-to-face conversation with me. He suggested that the municipal committee study it and bring the director of the city management committee, Zhou Xiuli, under supervision. As far as I know, Chen Hanjie is also putting pressure on the procuratorate and forwarded the anonymous letter to report Zhou Xiuli to Ye Zijing." Lin Yongqiang reminded: "According to Changshan cadres, the relationship between Ye Zijing and Chen Hanjie is not ordinary!" Tang Zhaoyang didn't seem to hear Lin Yongqiang's reminder, and continued on his own: "As for Comrade Chang Gong, he repeatedly asked us to protect the cadres and try our best to maintain the political situation and the stability of the cadre team in Changshan City. Tell me There were a lot of unhappiness when we formed a team with Chen Hanjie. We need to keep a clear head. I also understand what Comrade Chang Gong means. He is worried that Comrade Chen Hanjie will use his emotions to fight a civil war at this time, and finally make everyone It’s not going to end well!” After a short pause, he added solemnly, “According to Comrade Chang Gong, it is also the intention of Comrade Pei Jun and the leadership of the provincial party committee to take care of the overall situation of security, stability and unity, and to maintain the stability of the Changshan cadre team.” Lin Yongqiang smiled: "That's easy, Chen Hanjie and Wang Changgong are fighting, let's lie down on the spot!" Tang Zhaoyang looked serious, but a little unpredictable, and gave Lin Yongqiang a hard look: "What are you lying down on the spot? Greed for life and fear of death?! I thought about it calmly, Chen Hanjie's pursuit is not unreasonable, the fire exposed The issue of dereliction of duty is indeed serious, and Zhou Xiuli has an unshirkable responsibility, at least the responsibility of the leadership!" Lin Yongqiang hurriedly interjected: "Hey, hey, Secretary Tang, don't be confused! You don't know what role Zhou Xiuli is! She is the number one actress among the four famous actresses in Changshan, and she is the most popular person in front of Comrade Chang Gong. !" Tang Zhaoyang smiled wryly: "Yongqiang, do you need to remind me? Why don't I know? That's why I'm in trouble!" It was really a problem, Wang Changgong was standing behind Zhou Xiuli, if Zhou Xiuli was investigated, Wang Changgong would be offended, if not, the old comrade Chen Hanjie would not agree.Thinking about it carefully, Lin Yongqiang also found it quite interesting: When Chen Hanjie was the secretary of the municipal party committee, he was really magnanimous. Except for the issue of cadres, he followed Wang Changgong for everything, which resulted in a situation where power was left behind.Now that Wang Changgong has gone up, he has nothing to do with the old man, so he doesn't care about anything.However, he and Tang Zhaoyang still had to be scruples. It was not in the interest of their new team to continue to make trouble like this. So, after a moment of silence, Lin Yongqiang said: "Secretary Tang, I think Comrade Chang Gong's thinking is correct. We must adapt to China's unique national conditions and political conditions. No matter where this kind of thing happens, the leaders in charge will protect the cadres. Who dares to work for you if you protect? Of course, don’t be tough on Chen Hanjie, let him yell there, we just ignore it! You can tell him: We have to follow the instructions of Comrade Chang Gong and the provincial party committee. If you disagree with him, please report it directly to the Provincial Party Committee, or even report Comrade Chang Gong, this is his right!" Tang Zhaoyang did not comment: "Then we have to think about it, are we sticking to the principle? Are these cadres worth protecting? If they are corrupted, will they still be protected? Chen Hanjie dared to chase after him like this. What! Besides, it is Ye Zijing who is handling the case on the front line now, and the matter may not depend on the will of Wang Changgong or any of us, Comrade Chang Gong is also sensitively aware of this, and I am very worried!" At this point, the phone rang, and it was the red security machine on the table. Tang Zhaoyang picked up the microphone and said "Hello", his tone changed: "Oh, oh, it's Comrade Chang Gong!" When Lin Yongqiang heard that it was Wang Changgong, he immediately pricked up his ears, trying to catch the latest information from the provincial capital. Wang Changgong was well-informed and knew that Lin Yongqiang was back. He didn't talk about the case at first. He first asked about the foreign investment situation this time, and learned that the joint venture contract for the Kengkou Power Station had been officially signed. To be in place, he repeatedly praised Tang Zhaoyang: "Okay, okay, our trip this time was worthwhile for Mayor Xiaolin, and the contract was finally signed! I was the first to lead this project, and Lao Chen still has some objections." Well, I don’t believe it will be successful, let’s see, it’s still a success! Comrade Chaoyang, I’m still the same as in the past, to be open and invigorated. Changshan is a resource-based heavy industry city, and the focus of attracting investment should be on the development and utilization of resources!” Tang Chaoyang responded: "Yes, yes, Comrade Chang Gong, Mayor Xiao Lin is talking about the situation here, and he said repeatedly that you and Lao Chen have laid a good foundation for Changshan City, and we are standing on your shoulders Get started!" Wang Changgong said, "Oh, is Mayor Xiaolin here? Comrade Chaoyang, ask him to answer the phone!" Tang Zhaoyang gave Lin Yongqiang a meaningful look, and handed the microphone to Lin Yongqiang. Lin Yongqiang knew it well, took the microphone and sang praises, with a sincere tone: "Governor Wang, I was just about to report to you! This time in San Francisco, many overseas Chinese from Changshan asked me about your situation. Said that the mountains have risen under your hands these years, and asked me to greet you again and again!" Wang Changgong chuckled: "It must be divided into two, my old mayor also left you with a lot of problems!" Lin Yongqiang hurriedly said: "Governor Wang, look at what you said! Which city has no problems? Problems in development!" However, Wang Changgong began to criticize himself: "Some problems are not problems in development. Once the fire of 'August 13th' broke out, many problems in urban management were exposed. I, the former mayor, should be responsible. ..." Lin Yongqiang said in a sincere and ashamed tone: "Governor Wang, please don't say that! How can this be your responsibility? It's all my responsibility. Now I am the mayor of Changshan. I am a bureaucrat. The common people take it to heart, I want to make a deep review to you, the provincial party committee, and the provincial government, and I am ready to accept punishment at any time, including dismissal!" Wang Changgong was very satisfied: "Okay, okay, Mayor Xiaolin, it's good that you have this attitude, but the matter will not be as serious as you and Comrade Chaoyang think. After all, you haven't been in Changshan for long, and you are still getting familiar with the situation. stage, the provincial party committee and the provincial government will seek truth from facts, and I will speak up when the time comes, so you must let go of your thoughts!" Lin Yongqiang's tone became more and more sincere: "Governor Wang, please rest assured that Secretary Tang was still discussing with me just now. Even if we are dismissed tomorrow, we have to stand up for the last shift for the party and the people today... " Wang Changgong did not allow Lin Yongqiang to continue: "Okay, Mayor Xiaolin, don't talk about it, just treat it correctly, it is my responsibility and I will not push it away, please call Comrade Chaoyang, I still have something to say Say!" After Tang Zhaoyang answered the phone again, Wang Changgong got to the point, with a very unhappy tone: "Comrade Chaoyang, why did you hear that old Chen is getting more and more violent? Are you targeting Comrade Zhou Xiuli, Director of the City Management Committee? What's the matter? " Tang Zhaoyang said lightly: "Oh, Governor Wang, here's the situation: Comrade Chen Hanjie transferred several anonymous letters of report about Comrade Zhou Xiuli from the National People's Congress, and one of them seemed to have something to do with the fire, saying that Zhou Xiuli Xiuli received 40,000 yuan from Su Afu, and I am going to ask Mayor Xiaolin to talk to Zhou Xiuli to understand the situation. Comrade Chen Hanjie suggested that the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection come to an interview, I thought about it, but I didn’t agree, the main consideration is the impact!” Wang Changgong agreed and said: "Very well, Comrade Chaoyang, we must pay attention to the influence during this sensitive period! Can the Disciplinary Committee come forward? Don't spread the word all over the city? Let me tell you: Comrade Zhou Xiuli is not me, but Lao Chen suggested The cadres who got up, you can find the discussion records of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee. So, I still have to say that Zhou Xiuli has made great achievements and contributions. Without this lesbian, the appearance of Changshan City would not be as good It will be like this, and it is impossible for Changshan to enter the ranks of civilized and sanitary cities in the country! I can’t guarantee whether this lesbian has a problem, how to check how you check, even if it involves me, Wang Changgong, you don’t have to be polite However, Comrade Chaoyang, let me reiterate that the cadres must be protected! I have a question about protecting you and Mayor Kobayashi, and you also have a question about protecting the cadres below. Now is the time to look at your character! " Wang Changgong spoke the next few words very forcefully and loudly, and Lin Yongqiang could hear them clearly from the side. Tang Zhaoyang said again and again: "Yes, yes, Comrade Chang Gong, you are right to remind me, it is very timely! At this time, we must pay attention to party spirit, character and personality, even if we take more responsibilities, we must protect cadre!" After the call was over, Tang Zhaoyang stood by the phone, was stunned for a moment, and then slowly put down the receiver. After being silent for a while, Lin Yongqiang said with a wry smile: "Secretary Tang, why did you come here? Ah? Isn't it just a few anonymous letters? What else are you talking about? If you want to talk about it, you can talk about it. I don't want to talk to Zhou. Talk about beauty!" Tang Zhaoyang frowned, thinking: "Yongqiang, what if we don't talk about it? Chen Hanjie is watching!" Lin Yongqiang said angrily: "Okay, okay, I can talk if you want, I'm a routine! However, I can tell you the result of the conversation right now: there is a reason for the incident, and there is no evidence! I'm afraid Comrade Chen Hanjie will still be disappointed!" Tang Zhaoyang's face sank: "Yongqiang, what is this called? How do you know that there is a reason and no evidence before you talk about it!" After thinking about it, he seemed to be asking Lin Yongqiang, and he seemed to be asking himself, "How did Chen Hanjie respond? What happened? If Zhou Xiuli and Changshan’s cadres really have serious problems, can he, the former secretary of the municipal party committee, not be held responsible?” Lin Yongqiang vented: "I think this old comrade is crazy, and he doesn't care about other people's life or death when he arrives at the station!"