lcionline Chapter 388 Lumin Investigation (2)
Chapter 388 Lumin Investigation (2)
As soon as he got off the car, Lu Min quickly expressed his opinion, "Lao Kong, your scale is not exceeded, quickly let people disperse, just a few people come, lead a team, and we will take a look around."
Kong Yiji smiled and said, "This also shows the importance that our superiors attach to us. Moreover, you chose us as your first stop after taking office, so we must show 100% enthusiasm.
Besides, you're a master in economics, and everyone wants to learn from you, so they're quite enthusiastic."
Lu Min said he dared not, and snorted coldly, "This compliment should be given to your Secretary Qi. He is the real master of the economy."
When Kong Yiji heard this, he felt that the other party was very hostile and came at him with great force, so he became even more cautious.
"Okay, stop talking nonsense and let everyone disperse quickly. Old Kong, just take two people with me for a walk. I'm here just to watch and not say anything. Okay?" Although Lu Min's political wisdom is not high, he can see what these people are thinking, and he immediately expressed his attitude.
"Look at what you said, that's not what I meant." Kong Yiji laughed awkwardly, "Okay, then I'll let them all go and only keep a few of the top party and government leaders."
"Well, let's go, what kind of words are these?"
Kong Yiji gave his deputy a look, and the latter immediately ran down to make arrangements.
When the various departments heard this, they immediately got into their cars and left with smiles on their faces, while the top leaders of the party and government who stayed behind cursed inwardly.
"Mayor Lu, which town do you think we should go to first?" asked Kong Yiji.
"Let's go to Wayi Township first. Jiangchang County is an autonomous county, and caring for our ethnic minority compatriots is always the first stop."
"Okay, I'll let Comrade Guo Lei, the head of Wayi Township, introduce you." Kong Yiji shouted Guo Lei, and a middle-aged man with a mustache came forward.
"This is Comrade Guo Lei," Kong Yiji introduced. "Come here, Comrade Guo Lei. Mayor Lu is going to visit your village first. You and the mayor will be in the same car. Please introduce Mayor Lu to him."
Guo Lei's heart skipped a beat and he wanted to refuse, but before he could open his mouth, Kong Yiji's warning eyes were fixed on him. He had no choice but to bite the bullet and greet him, then got into the passenger seat with Lu Min.
"Comrade Guo Lei, hello. I'd like to trouble you to introduce me to someone this time." Lu Min looked kind and took the initiative to extend his hand and patted the other person's arm.
"It's my duty, it's my duty." Guo Lei was flattered and thought to himself that Mayor Lu didn't seem to be such a big deal.
The two got on the deputy mayor's special car and the convoy set off for Wayi Township.
As the name suggests, Wayi Township is the main gathering place of the Wayi people, with several ethnic groups scattered around.
Over the past decade, with the strong support of both the county and township governments, although Wayi Township is called a township, it has actually achieved urbanization early and became prosperous earlier than other places.
But Lu Min had done his homework this time and had some understanding of the real situation. "Comrade Guo Lei, Jiangchang County has developed quite well in recent years, right? Are the Wayi people doing well?"
"Thanks to the city and county government leaders, it's okay. We are no longer like we used to be, going out to sea to fish every day to earn a few hard-earned dollars." Guo Lei answered cautiously.
"Really? That's great. Secretary Qi has been vigorously developing the secondary and tertiary industries in the past two years. I believe the future will be even better."
"Yes, yes, yes." Guo Lei agreed.
"By the way, how did you plan the tertiary industry in Wayi Township? And how did you implement it? Tell me about it."
“Uh…” Guo Lei didn’t know where to start.
Qi Tongwei, the county party secretary, is much more powerful than Zhang Chunsheng. Since he took control of the county party committee, he has treated all the townships and towns equally. The policy benefits and distribution of rice and money that were enjoyed before are no longer available. Instead, he requires township and town leaders to lead their subordinates in developing their own characteristics.
Due to the long-term assistance and policy support from higher authorities, the people in Wayi Township have become very lazy. Some people even received poverty alleviation pigs in the morning and had them slaughtered and eaten in the afternoon.
Now that the higher-ups suddenly stop giving me benefits and force me to find a way to make a living, those days are like Wang Xiaoer's New Year, each year getting worse than the last.
Of course, Secretary Qi has a plan for Wayi Township, but the people below him don’t listen, and as a township head, he is powerless.
Ultimately, it is the incompetence of his current township government.
"Well, Comrade Guo Lei, speak boldly and speak freely. By the way, have we met before?"
Guo Lei didn't dare to hide it. "Three years ago, County Governor Guo... oh no, Guo Xiangli once invited you for a drink, and I had the honor of accompanying you."
Lu Min is a favorite of Mayor Jin, and Guo Xiangli also has some connection with Mayor Jin, so the two can be considered old acquaintances.
"Yes, your last name is Guo too. The Wayi clan has five branches and four surnames. You should be from the branch of Guo Xiangli, right?"
"Yes, I didn't expect that Mayor Lu knew so much about the inside story of our Wayi tribe."
"I drank a lot with Comrade Guo Xiangli back then, and he told me all these stories." Lu Min sighed, "Speaking of Comrade Guo Xiangli, it's such a pity. Back then, we had a good relationship, but he just went the wrong way.
Some people say he ordered the murder and framed someone, but I don't believe that. I know Comrade Guo Xiangli, and if he hadn't stopped, it's possible, but to say he hired someone to kill is absolutely impossible."
"Yes, we in the Guo family also don't believe that County Guo...Oh, no, Comrade Guo Xiangli would do such a thing." Guo Lei also showed a look of nostalgia, and then immediately retracted it.
Lu Min saw this expression clearly.
"There are no outsiders here, so just say whatever you want." Lu Min patted Guo Lei's shoulder again and said kindly, "Comrade Guo Xiangli must have been very nice to you in the past."
This topic is very sensitive.
After Guo Xiangli's downfall, it became a political mistake in Haizhou. Anyone associated with him was more or less affected, or even censored, and he was no exception.
Who dares to openly say that he or she has a good personal relationship with the other party?
But Guo Xiangli was kind to him and never betrayed him, so he was extremely grateful for this.
After considering it for a moment, Guo Lei nodded honestly, "Yes, County Magistrate Guo has been very kind to me."
Lu Min said meaningfully: "Well, you dare to say it, which is enough to prove that you are a pretty good person.
You know, in official circles, there are always those who, upon seeing their old leader step down, can't wait to distance themselves from the past and avoid it as much as possible, as if the years of working together, the support and mentorship they received, are like a passing cloud, not worth mentioning.
This kind of person is simply ungrateful and heartless.
If one can be so cold and ruthless to a leader who once showed him kindness, how can one talk about serving the people?
A person should bravely face the changes in power and maintain his original heart, instead of immediately changing his attitude and behavior to curry favor with the powerful.
For example, we must bravely report situations to our superiors. We cannot be timid and lose our Party spirit and principles for fear of losing our official hats."
As Lu Min spoke, Guo Lei listened attentively. He felt that Mayor Lu was indeed a good official. In addition, he had a past relationship with his old leader, which made him feel a natural sense of closeness to him.