PFC Chapter 58 Road Repair, County Magistrate's Praise
Chapter 58 Road Repair, County Magistrate's Praise
Back in Gushanling Township, Qi Tongwei told Yan Maoqing about the county's plan to expand the township's party and government leadership.
"Tongwei, where did you hear this news?"
Yan Maoqing was shocked. He didn't know such important news, but Qi Tongwei did.
"Township head, it was Minister Luo who told me. He asked me about the situation of our township's middle-level cadres."
Qi Tongwei revealed the source of the information.
Others said it might be just a rumor, but the organization minister said it was true.
He made it so clear because he had his own plans.
"Did Minister Luo tell you that?"
Yan Maoqing was shocked again, thinking that Qi Tongwei was just repeating hearsay.
Although the county will eventually expand the party and government leadership of Gushanling Township, the timing of that expansion remains uncertain.
Rumors shouldn't be taken seriously.
But what the organization minister said was different; it's certain that it's true.
"Well, I gave Minister Luo a brief introduction to our township's middle-level cadres."
Then, the meeting focused on introducing the organization committee member Yan Shihai, the director of the finance office Xiao Dajun, and the director of the civil affairs office Zhao Changshan.
Qi Tongwei explained the following situation to avoid worrying Yan Maoqing.
At the same time, it also allows him to prepare earlier.
Wan Jiaxian probably received the news a long time ago, and he's been frequently going to the county town lately.
Qi Tongwei knew without a doubt that Wan Jiaxian was busy recommending Tang Yuntian, the propaganda committee member; Yang Wanhang, the united front work committee member; Pu Yilin, the political and legal affairs committee member; and Huang Youqian, the director of the party and government office.
Otherwise, Wan Jiaxian wouldn't have remained indifferent while he was busy buying up mountain products.
After all, Wan Jiaxian was very unhappy with Qi Tongwei.
Moreover, this is a very successful thing. Wan Jiaxian doesn't even need to participate personally. He only needs to show his face and make a statement to get the credit.
Once Wan Jiaxian's people occupy positions on the Party Committee, Yan Maoqing will lose his current advantage.
"Thank you for the news, Mayor Tongwei. I will make preparations as soon as possible. By the way, if you have any suitable people to recommend, please let me know!"
Yan Maoqing knew that Qi Tongwei wouldn't tell him this news for no reason; he must have something to ask for.
"Mayor, then I won't stand on ceremony. I would like to ask you to recommend me for a position as a member of the township party committee."
Qi Tongwei didn't stand on ceremony and immediately expressed his thoughts.
Organization Committee member Yan Shihai, Finance Office Director Xiao Dajun, and Civil Affairs Office Director Zhao Changshan are all Yan Maoqing's people, so there's no need to elaborate.
Yan Maoqing had his own ideas about how to make the recommendation, and Qi Tongwei couldn't interfere.
What Qi Tongwei wanted was for Yan Maoqing to recommend him to the county to serve as a member of the township party committee.
Although Luo Chengcai could handle it for him, the effect would be even better with a recommendation from the township.
"No problem! By the way, did you get any results from your application to County Chief Lei for road repair funds?"
Qi Tongwei's main purpose in going to the county town this time was to seek funding from the county government for road repairs.
"County Chief Lei promised to provide a sum of money, but he didn't say how much."
County Chief Lei asked our township to raise some money, and he will come down to inspect it later.
In addition, County Chief Lei is quite interested in our vegetable cultivation!
Qi Tongwei reported the results, which were good news.
"That's great! With County Chief Lei's support and care, our work will only get better and better."
I'll also have Xiao Dajun squeeze out some money for you; get the road repair project done as soon as possible."
Yan Maoqing was overjoyed to hear this; it was the second piece of good news Qi Tongwei had brought him.
When County Chief Lei arrives, he will see the development of the township.
I'll complain to County Chief Lei about my troubles then and ask him to increase his support for Gushanling Township.
"Yes, Mayor!"
Next, Qi Tongwei began to arrange the road repairs.
In early November, Qi Tongwei returned from his classes in Beijing, and the funds that County Chief Lei had promised were quickly allocated—20,000 yuan.
The funds from the township have also arrived, 5 yuan.
Following the previous plan, Qi Tongwei organized the villagers from each village to repair the road in sections, and the road was repaired a week later.
After the road was paved, cars could enter and exit more easily, and the round-trip time for trucks carrying mountain goods and vegetables was also greatly shortened.
Qi Tongwei went to the county head's office to report to County Head Lei Yaohua and invited Lei Yaohua to guide the work in Gushanling Township.
During this period, Qi Tongwei received letters from the People's Daily, the Freedom Daily, the Hanjiang Daily, the Southern Daily, the Huacheng Morning Post, and the Agricultural Daily.
They prepared to publish "Some Explorations on Developing Rural Economy" and sent a sample copy and a manuscript fee of 120 yuan.
Soon, County Head Lei Yaohua, along with Executive Deputy County Head Lan Guanghui, Deputy County Head Huang Jinshu, and personnel from the Agriculture Bureau and Transportation Bureau, came to Gushanling Township to inspect the work.
Lei Yaohua was very satisfied with the smooth road he had repaired.
He knew how bad the roads in Gushanling Township were, and now that the problem was solved, the transportation in Gushanling Township would be greatly improved.
Upon arriving in Gushanling Township, County Head Lei and his entourage visited the site for purchasing mountain products and then inspected vegetable cultivation.
Upon returning to their hometown, Wan Jiaxian and Yan Maoqing gave their reports, after which a meeting of all township cadres began.
"From last year to now, in just two short years, Gushanling has undergone tremendous changes."
I am very pleased to see that the shift from passively waiting for handouts to actively seeking ways to develop is a change in the past.
Gushanling has successively developed two methods to help the people get rich: vegetable planting and mountain product sales, which have effectively increased the income and improved the lives of our people.
Although we are not yet living a good life, I believe that with everyone's joint efforts, the people of Gushanling Township will soon be able to live a good life.
This shows that the cadres of our Gushanling Township have a deep understanding of the reform and opening-up ideology, and are willing to try, explore and take on challenges.
In particular, Comrade Qi Tongwei, a top student who graduated from Handong University with a master's degree, has taken root in the grassroots and actively thought about ways to solve the development problems of our Gushanling Township.
This is something all cadres in our county should learn from.
But don't be arrogant, your achievements are still very small.
Your task is still very arduous; more than 8 people in 46 villages across the township have not yet achieved a good life.
I hope everyone will continue to work hard, even harder, so that we can lead all the people in the township to a better life as soon as possible.
In the courtyard of the township government, County Head Lei Yaohua sat at the head of the table and addressed all the township officials.
Overall, the work in Gushanling Township has been done well, but due to its poor infrastructure, it is still quite backward.
Gushanling Township still has a long way to go.
"Thank you, County Head. We will strictly follow your instructions and requirements to complete the tasks you have assigned as soon as possible, and enable all the people in the township to live a better life!"
Wan Jiaxian and Yan Maoqing both said that the county magistrate's request must be accepted on the spot and that they must strive to fulfill it.
If they do well, they will gain the county head's approval and be given more opportunities for advancement.
Afterwards, Executive Deputy County Head Lan Guanghui and Deputy County Head Huang Jinshu also delivered speeches.
After the meeting, the township warmly hosted the county head and his entourage.
In the canteen, everyone toasted the county head and others, especially County Head Lei Yaohua and Executive Deputy County Head Lan Guanghui.
Both of them are members of the county party committee standing committee. If they can gain their approval, they might be promoted.
Wan Jia first introduced the county head and his colleagues to Tang Yuntian, the propaganda committee member; Yang Wanhang, the united front work committee member; Pu Yilin, the political and legal affairs committee member; and Huang Youqian, the director of the party and government office.
Yan Maoqing introduced the organization committee member Yan Shihai, the finance director Xiao Dajun, and the civil affairs director Zhao Changshan to the county head and others.
The county is about to expand the party and government leadership of Gushanling Township, and there will be opportunities to meet with the county head and the executive deputy county head, so naturally we should let them make an appearance.