lcionline Chapter 315 Cutting Rotting Flesh Inward with the Blade! I, Luo Shanhe, swear to follow Zhao Lichun
Chapter 315 Cutting Rotting Flesh Inward with the Blade! I, Luo Shanhe, swear to follow Zhao Lichun
Luo Shanhe spoke earnestly.
He spoke out for the people with great passion and fervor.
And Ge Junshan...
They were completely dumbfounded.
After losing Liang Qunfeng and Zhong Zhengguo in succession, he lost control of Handong.
After much difficulty, he managed to transfer his brother-in-law, Luo Shanhe, from Tianhai to Handong to serve as the clerk of the Imperial Secretariat.
I had already guessed that it would be difficult to get him to supervise Zhao Lichun at the same level, and it would be even more difficult to trip up Zhao Lichun.
His bottom line is that Luo Shanhe should also benefit from the economic boom in Handong and the progress of Zhao Lichun.
But he never expected...
Zhao Lichun's brother-in-law not only failed to supervise or obstruct him, but also...
Instead, he himself was asked to help Zhao Lichun deepen reforms in Handong.
And he even started with a classic line from Zhang Zai's poem, before pleading with himself to consider the bigger picture...
What do you mean?
Do you feel that you have forgotten to establish a moral compass for heaven and earth and to establish a destiny for the people?
And he even begged me to consider the bigger picture and support Handong...
Does that mean you've been disregarding the bigger picture all along?
Take a sip.
Ge Junshan got angry.
Today is my birthday!
Luo Shanhe actually said such a thing to himself!
If it weren't for the fact that he was my brother-in-law...
In the living room outside, there were many relatives and friends who had come to celebrate his birthday.
Ge Junshan really wanted to unleash a torrent of angry words upon him.
First, scold him for lying through his teeth, and ask when he has ever failed to consider the bigger picture.
If I were to strongly oppose it, even if Handong eventually becomes a pilot area for high-quality economic development and military-civilian integration, it wouldn't happen so quickly or smoothly.
Then he cursed him for being ungrateful, saying that he had cultivated and promoted him for many years, yet he dared to be so disrespectful to him, using the four lines of Zhang Zai to satirize him for forgetting his original aspirations and the people.
Finally, I'll criticize him for being arrogant. He's been in politics for many years and holds a high position. What situation doesn't he know? He's only been a disciplinary inspector in Handong for a few months. What right does he have to educate me?
With his eyes slightly narrowed, Ge Junshan held his breath and stared intently at Luo Shanhe before him, bowing slightly as he pleaded with him.
Having fought and struggled within the system for forty years, Ge Junshan has naturally become exceptionally skilled.
I've long since stopped acting impulsively or in a fit of rage.
No matter how big the problem is, he can quickly calm down.
So in just a few seconds, Ge Junshan suppressed his anger.
He knew very well that his brother-in-law, Luo Shanhe, was a bookish man with a strong sense of justice and a firm sense of principle.
Luo Shanhe had already seized the moral high ground, and then even used the word "pleading."
If you don't cooperate in the slightest, it's a sign that you have a guilty conscience.
Anger and arguments solve nothing.
On the contrary, it will only make Luo Shanhe feel that there is something really wrong with him.
Why are you standing up? Sit down, sit down!
Ge Junshan did not fly into a rage.
Instead, he smiled and gestured with his hand, indicating that his brother-in-law, Luo Shanhe, should sit down.
“In some cases, you are in Handong, not Yanjing, so you may not be aware of the situation.”
"Before Zhao Lichun launched a wave of in-depth reforms in Handong, he came to Yanjing to ask for instructions and report."
"Our top leadership also knows that since opening up to the outside world, economic development has achieved certain results, but some problems have also emerged, and some of these problems are even becoming increasingly serious."
"How to adapt to the development of the times and build a moderately prosperous society in a faster and better way requires unwavering and continuous reform, but for a country with more than one billion people, it is obviously necessary to prioritize ensuring stability."
Luo Shanhe nodded emphatically.
“I know that, which is why we always start with small-scale pilot programs before expanding to a wider scale.”
Ge Junshan asked with a smile, "Since I have been supporting Zhao Lichun and the pilot program in Handong for a long time, why are you still begging me to consider the overall situation?"
Luo Shanhe quickly said, "Brother-in-law, you supported us before, but now that we need to deepen reforms and turn the knife inward, I'm afraid you won't support us anymore."
"Oh, is it so?"
Ge Junshan gave a dismissive snort.
He took out a cigarette at a leisurely pace, lit it, and started smoking.
"All I know is that Zhao Lichun wants to deepen reforms and take the lead in establishing and improving the legal system in Handong Province, so as to build a society ruled by law, optimize the business environment, and ensure high-quality economic development."
"This is the first time I've heard of this before. This time, we're supposed to 'turn the knife inward,' we're supposed to encounter difficulties, and you expect me to prioritize the big picture and support you at this critical moment... Well then, tell me, what exactly are you planning to do?"
Luo Shanhe knew that his brother-in-law was a little angry.
My brother-in-law is not young anymore, and the doctor has long since banned him from smoking.
Whenever someone smokes, it's either because something big has happened or they're trying to suppress their anger.
Most importantly, in his last sentence, he used the word "you".
Such casual remarks best represent the subconscious.
This is enough to prove that in his mind, he was already on Zhao Lichun's side.
But Luo Shanhe didn't want to explain; he would always stand with the people.
Whether Zhao Lichun's motivation was for advancement or out of genuine concern for the people, it remains to be seen whether he was acting in a way that would benefit the nation.
At this stage, he is truly dedicated to the country and its people.
Since we're both working for the people, isn't it normal for me to join his side?
“I used to think that we were poor and backward because our productivity was not developed enough, we could not produce advanced industrial products and earn high profits. After going to Handong, I changed my mind.”
Why have universities, research institutions, and state-owned enterprises unleashed such amazing creativity after collaborating with Huilong Group? Was the lack of previous achievements really just due to a lack of funding?
"After in-depth research, I found that after decades of development and accumulation, weak industrial base, lack of scientific and technological talents, insufficient investment in scientific research, etc., are only secondary objective reasons."
"The real core reason lies in their rigid systems, outdated management, and declining self-discipline and self-purification capabilities, which have led to bloated organizations, inefficiency, and an inability to make the best use of people's talents and resources!"
"When they cooperate with Huilong Group, since the funding is provided by Huilong Group, Huilong Group will not want those with connections to work on the project. Moreover, the fast-paced and high-intensity research and development tasks are enough to make mediocre people give up!"
"Think about it, when projects bring together people who value science, work hard, do practical work, and have technical skills, these people who were not valued before now have extremely high salaries and benefits. How can they not unleash amazing creativity?"
"Facts have shown that when capable and talented people are given important responsibilities, and are provided with clear guidance on research and development directions and sufficient funding, there is no high technology that we Chinese cannot handle. In fact, we can even lead the world."
"For example, we used to rely heavily on imports for a large number of chips, but after concentrated efforts, we not only achieved mass production of 90-nanometer process precision chips, but also took advantage of the fact that the West was suffering from the dot-com bubble crisis and had insufficient investment in technological research and development, and took the lead in mastering 45-nanometer chip technology."
Ge Junshan nodded slightly.
"And then? What are you trying to say with this?"
Luo Shanhe solemnly stated:
"Therefore, I changed my mind and accepted Zhao Lichun's viewpoint."
"We believe that the main reason for the increasing rigidity of social classes and the widening gap between the rich and the poor is that power is becoming increasingly monopolized!"
“Those in power not only desire more power, but also a wider scope and a longer duration, and even want to pass on power through their spouses, children, relatives and friends.”
"To this end, they tried every means to place their so-called 'own people' into the system, which not only caused nepotism in power, but also led to overstaffing, inefficiency, and rampant corruption in enterprises and institutions!"
"For the general public, without connections or background, they can forget about gaining power and being qualified to participate in resource allocation. They even have to give gifts to get things done, otherwise they will find it difficult to get in the door, receive unfriendly treatment, and have things done!"
At this point, Luo Shanhe asked with a calm smile:
“Brother-in-law, if those in power don’t think about how to serve the people, but instead rack their brains to seize and plunder resources and compete with the people for profit, do you think the people can get rich?”
"It's like a big project where the people with connections who win the bid take a big cut first, and then the project is subcontracted layer by layer. In the end, not only is the project shoddy, but ordinary people don't make much money either."
"And then there's disaster relief and poverty alleviation. A lot of donations and supplies are raised and allocated, but after being skimmed off at every level, how much of it actually reaches the people?"
Luo Shanhe frowned and took a deep drag on his cigarette.
"Haven't we been fighting corruption all along? Don't you think that's enough?"
"Of course not enough!"
Luo Shanhe said with deep concern:
"The desire to seek advantage and avoid harm, selfishness, and the pursuit of pleasure are all human nature."
"This has led to the fact that, throughout history, as long as power can be used for rent-seeking, corrupt officials can never be completely caught."
“Relying solely on anti-corruption efforts, no matter how severe the punishments, is unlikely to deter everyone. And even if slogans are shouted loudly and anti-corruption education is conducted every day, the effect is not significant.”
"To make changes, we must continuously optimize and improve the system, and standardize and regulate all aspects such as selection, assessment, and supervision, so as to break the monopoly of power and reduce the breeding of corruption."
"Otherwise, a large number of low-quality, profit-driven cronies will continuously infiltrate the system, and corruption will inevitably be rampant. But if no one is corrupt, takes no bribes, or does anything, then it will be even worse!"
Ge Junshan tilted his head and took a puff of his cigarette.
"That's right. With good rules and regulations, we can better supervise and manage."
"And then what? What are your specific plans for Handong Province?"
Luo Shanhe didn't care whether his brother-in-law was about to get angry or lose his temper.
He straightened his back slightly and said seriously:
“We believe that the Provisional Regulations on Civil Servants promulgated seven years ago should be optimized and expanded in accordance with the current national conditions, and quickly transformed into a formal law for implementation, named the Civil Servant Law.”
Upon hearing this, Ge Junshan's heart sank.
This Zhao Lichun is really bold!
They're actually going to enact a civil servant law!
This inward cut is practically like tearing out one's own rotten flesh!
If it were to become a law, not only would the fight against corruption be more justified and based on evidence, but it would also make it much more difficult for those who want to pass on their power.
Why do you want to turn the provisional regulations into formal law?
Ge Junshan asked with a very serious expression.
Luo Shanhe stated bluntly:
"Because provisional regulations are not as binding as laws!"
"Although the civil service examination system has been gradually implemented since its inception, many government agencies and enterprises have not actually made it a mandatory examination for all new hires. Even if there are examinations, they are merely a formality."
"Just like in the past when there were many illiterate people and few educated people, it wasn't a big problem to be directly assigned a job after graduating from college or vocational school. But as more and more people go to university, job assignments can no longer be guaranteed."
"We have had the college entrance examination restored for so many years, and universities have continued to expand and increase enrollment. There are more and more knowledgeable and cultured people, so we should select civil servants with stricter systems and higher standards."
"But the current provisional regulations not only have limited binding force, but also too many loopholes, making it very difficult for ordinary people to enter the system, while those already in the system can easily find loopholes to exploit to place their own people in..."