Provincial Party Committee

Chapter 44

Wang Yiming said: "Representatives, here I want to talk about the real situation I saw when I went back to my hometown last time. My hometown is in Hechuan County, with a population of 110 million. It is a well-known agricultural county. The original county There are eight famous industrial enterprises in the city. When I went back to my hometown this time, I found that all of them had closed down. Some factories even sold their land, saying that they gave it to developers for commercial housing development. The entire county used to have more than 8 people, but now it is only I heard that there are 45 laid-off workers. A family of three is counted, and those who live in the county, that is to say, every family has laid-off workers, and some have dual-career workers. Because the factory actually has nothing but land. The bank loans must be repaid first. These laid-off workers were ruthlessly pushed into the market and society to fend for themselves without actually receiving any compensation. Those who are old have actually lost the ability to re-employ. Now In the county town, even young people can’t find a job, let alone those 5000-year-old workers! They are the pillars of the family, the old and the young, the children have to go to school, the elderly are weak and sick, and they need to support them. At this age, they are kicked out of the house and have no income. Now in the county town, there are many street stalls, three-wheelers, and beauty salons. Many women are forced to engage in pornography, selling their bodies in exchange for the poor Living expenses. It should be explained that these workers all worked in the era of the planned economy. They have been receiving super low wages from the state for a long time. A few tens of dollars a month is just enough for their living expenses. Everything they have contributed to the country. Although their wages are low, they have free medical care, free housing, and retirement wages. Although their living standards are low, they still have basic security. They no longer exist. After they contributed their youth to the country, they were completely abandoned. Such a group, from the whole country, is initially estimated to have [-] million people, and the family population involved in them is [-] million people. Such a large-scale The group is the victim of the reform and the victim. I suggest that the country should proceed from the overall situation, from the overall situation of social stability, and from the perspective of social fairness and justice, and give these people an explanation so that they do not feel abandoned. The feeling of sacrifice. After all, we are still a socialist country. Although it has Chinese characteristics, this characteristic can only be more humane, warmer, fairer, and more reasonable than capitalism. If even capitalism and capitalists can do it, If we don't do it, if we don't act, then we are really ashamed of our martyrs and our ancestors. We must know that the foundation of our socialist building is built by thousands of working people with their own blood and lives. Abandoning them , we are ungrateful. My speech is over. I hope it can attract the attention of the central leadership. We can’t ignore this group, let alone listen to those economists who are devoid of conscience. It takes generations to sacrifice. Our people are too Well, they have sacrificed generation after generation, should they continue to sacrifice forever! Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it. Everyone understands this truth.Without trust, our country will be unstable.This is by no means alarmist talk! "

After Wang Yiming saw his speech, the entire conference room was completely silent, even if a needle was dropped, he could hear it.

The whole atmosphere also changed. Lao Lu's face changed from shock, to terror, to fear, and he didn't know how to end up next.

Things have already happened, and it will continue to develop according to its own laws.

The face of the central leader changed from the original smile to a particularly dignified expression. His face had an unprecedented serious expression. His eyes were scorching and frightening. He kept writing down something in his notebook, staring at Looking at Wang Yiming's face, everyone present was sweating for Wang Yiming.

Of course, some people applauded secretly, thinking that Wang Yiming did the right thing, he should tell the truth like this, let the central leadership know some things at the grassroots level, and when making decisions, they should not be too divorced from reality and endanger people's livelihood.

Of course, there are also those who gloated. They looked at Wang Yiming, and their hearts blossomed. They said in their hearts, you stupid young man, you are going to be in trouble this time. Maybe you, the deputy minister, can't do it anymore. Disgraceful fellow!Do you think that everyone doesn't know this, but you know it?You are wrong, everyone knows this kind of situation, but no one is such a stunned young man, he is smart, it is better to save one thing than to do more, the officialdom is dangerous, he is sophisticated and calm, who is like you, who can't survive like this Live things and see how you end up.

At this time, the leaders of the central government still showed their demeanor.Although before, no one had dared to speak out the facts and the truth in front of him so unscrupulously.Some of the words even contained accusations, because he himself was the initiator of this policy. At first, he could not accept it, but the long-term revolutionary practice and the ups and downs of his career have given him the mind to listen to others. Even if it doesn't sound good, listen to it.

He finally concluded: "Your speech is very good. Although I don't know whether what you said is accurate or not. You have a comprehensive understanding of the situation at the grassroots level. But I want to say that your courage to speak your own mind is very important. It’s very good, like a senior cadre of the Communist Party. Our people’s representatives want to speak like this, speak freely, say what they want, report clearly to the central government, and provide reference for central decision-making. But there is one thing , There have been some problems in the reform, and we cannot completely deny the reform. Deng Xiaoping said that the reform cannot go back, and retrogression is a dead end. Therefore, some sacrifices and some unsatisfactory are understandable. We must adjust and strive to take into account the absolute The interests of the majority of people. I accept your opinion, okay, thank you!"

After speaking, everyone applauded together, which eased the awkward atmosphere.

But in the following time, no one dared to speak out about sharp issues, and everyone resumed the previous rehearsal, talking big and empty words that were irrelevant, and the leaders of the central government were talking and laughing again, with smiles all over their faces.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Lao Lu announced that the meeting was over.Then accompanied the leaders of the central government to inspect the Qingjiang Building, visited the staff serving the conference, and visited the planning exhibition in the province.The representatives accompanied him in twos and threes. Wang Yiming, as a senior official at the deputy ministerial level, still walked quite forward. He observed that everyone's eyes were avoiding him.The leaders of the central government also seemed absent-minded, not interested in anything, just dealing with it.

Originally, according to the original arrangement, the central leadership would have lunch with all members of the delegation at noon. However, after watching the exhibition, the central leadership left quickly under the pretext of other matters. Everyone knew that he was in a bad mood , No interest in eating, the culprit is Wang Yiming's speech.

Lao Lu was so angry that his lungs were going to explode. He thought that his arrangement was perfect, that the big leader came here happy, left satisfied, and had a good impression of him, which added a few points to his career.Maybe there will be opportunities for promotion in the future, but being disturbed by Wang Yiming, everything is messed up.

Although Lao Lu was unhappy, he had nothing to do with Wang Yiming. Now that Wang Yiming was the deputy minister, he was not under his control. He didn't even have a chance to put on Wang Yiming's shoes.Besides, Wang Yiming still holds great power in his hands. Many of the projects submitted by Qingjiang Province every year have to be approved by the Ministry of S. This is an indispensable procedure if they want to get money. The Ministry of S itself also has a lot of power to allocate funds. Powerful figures like Wang Yiming each have billions of funds in their hands. They are deliberately ingratiated by the local departments. We tried every means to find the heads of these central ministries and agencies, and asked them to tilt and take care of a certain place when formulating policies and allocating funds. Therefore, after weighing it, Wang Yiming is still a person who cannot be offended.Lao Lu had no choice but to swallow the anger in his heart, and still greeted Wang Yiming with a smile, but that face was already distorted, it was a typical superficial smile, which made people even more uncomfortable.

The leaders of the central government insisted on leaving, so everyone had to come out to see them off. Lao Lu and the provincial elder Dou walked in front. People, this is common sense, they know where they should go with a glance.

Wang Yiming is an official of the central ministries and commissions, so he naturally walked in front of those deputy provincial cadres in Qingjiang Province. Behind him were members of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, several deputy governors, and deputy directors of the Standing Committee of the Provincial People's Congress.Everyone doesn't speak, and their eyes are all looking at the head of the big leader in front of them, trying to seize the last minute. It's best to shake hands with the leader to make a good impression. The reason for talking.Even if there is no chance to meet again, it will be an unforgettable memory for a lifetime!

After all, the big leader is a big leader, and he will do everything decently. I saw him turn around, shake hands with the cadres above the deputy provincial level standing in the first row, smile, look at everyone, and then bend down I got into the car, and when the car was driving, I waved my hands and greeted everyone non-stop, so that everyone could feel that the big leader is approachable and sincere.

Everyone stood there, as if they had been electrocuted, watching the leader's car slowly drive out of the gate, speed up, turn on the main road and drive away in a hurry, only to recover.Everyone surrounded Lao Lu and Lao Dou and walked back.

At this time, everyone realized that the smile on Lao Lu's face just now suddenly disappeared, and he walked back with a serious expression, without saying a word, with his head sullen.

Seeing him like this, everyone didn't know what to say, for fear that if they said something wrong, it would be even more offensive.So everyone kept silent, and no one greeted Wang Yiming, for fear that he would be affected by his bad luck and make Lao Lu even more unhappy.After all, Lao Lu is the top leader in Qingjiang Province, so he has the final say.These people still have to make a living under his command, so naturally it depends on his face.

Wang Yiming followed behind and walked a few steps, feeling that the atmosphere was really uncomfortable, and eating this meal here would be meaningless at all.So I called, called my driver, and asked him to pick me up quickly.

While waiting for the car, Wang Yiming went to the bathroom by the way, thinking about his depressed mood, this noon, if he didn’t find someone to confide in, the distress in his heart would be undisturbed. He had been in the capital for so long, and the official became bigger and bigger, but he could say There are fewer and fewer people who speak intimately.After much deliberation, he thought of Wei Zhengdong.

At that time, Wei Zhengdong had just returned to China and was working as an associate professor in a university. He didn't know many people in Beijing, but he was closest to Wang Yiming.So Wang Yiming found a place and called him.

Wang Yiming asked: "Brother Zhengdong, do you have time?"

Wei Zhengdong said: "You look for me, even if you don't have time, you have to make time!"

"Well, I'll go to your place. It's near your house. Let's find a place to have a meal and chat. I have something to ask you."

"Ok."

In a hotel near Wei Zhengdong's home, Wang Yiming booked a box, and then notified Wei Zhengdong.

When Wei Zhengdong came, he saw that Wang Yiming in the box was very depressed, so he asked him, "What's the matter? It's not like your habit to find me at noon."

Wang Yiming said: "I was impulsive in the morning, and I caused trouble for myself. I would like to ask you to analyze and analyze. After all, the authorities are obsessed, but the bystanders are clear!" So he told the whole story again and again.

At this time, the dishes were also served, and the two of them talked while eating.

Wei Zhengdong ate for a while, put down his chopsticks, thought for a while and said, "It's a blessing, not a disaster. It's a disaster that can't be avoided. Now that you've done this, it's too late to regret it. In my opinion, just relax, it's nothing. Unbelievable thing. If this matter is placed on other people with no background, it may be a big matter. Maybe the black hat on the head will be lost. This is by no means alarmist. Once, this big leader was inspecting in other places. At one time, the governor of a province was dissatisfied with the leader during the report, so he asked him a few questions on the spot. Because he was not prepared in advance, the governor was tongue-tied and could not step down on the spot. The leader seized the opportunity, and in front of In front of many people, he was severely criticized. As a result, within half a year, the job of the governor was transferred to the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and became the deputy director of a committee. In fact, he was dismissed in disguise. Everyone knows this. This Fate, I don’t think it will fall on your head. Firstly, your question is based on facts. He asked you to speak, so you speak for the common people at the grassroots level, not for your own self-interest. Well, you have been retaliated against, so he has to weigh how everyone will talk about him. He is uncomfortable with you. On this issue, as a big leader, he also has to worry that his prestige and reputation will be affected. You will not be implicated because of this problem. Second, your background is different. Mr. Zhao’s prestige is still there. Even if he doesn’t speak, no one dares to deliberately disagree with you. Everyone looks at Mr. Zhao’s Face, even if there is a problem, it will be reduced to a minor one. Don't worry, you will be fine."

After Wei Zhengdong's explanation and comfort, Wang Yiming's fearful mood gradually relaxed, returned to normal, and his mood calmed down a lot.

In this position, if you want to say that someone is dedicated to the people, never worries about his position, and has no selfish distractions, that is impossible.People are all human beings, and they all have a natural psychology of seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages.The same is true for Wang Yiming, although he has the intention of pleading for the people, but you let him ruin all his future for this, and confront the central leadership, and in the end he ended up miserably, losing his official position and power. No, no one listened to what he said, and he completely became a marginal figure in the officialdom, which would be unfair to him.

When he returned home at night, his father-in-law Yu Kaishan also called. Without asking, Wang Yiming knew that someone must think this matter was serious and told Yu Kaishan.

Yu Kaishan has been running business in Qingjiang Province for many years, and he has friends in all aspects. If something happened to his son-in-law and he made such a big mess, it would also make his life in the province difficult.Although he is no longer the director of the department and has been promoted to the vice chairman of the Provincial Political Consultative Conference, he is still working under Lao Lu after all.The face of the secretary of the provincial party committee still has to be seen. There is no way to mess around in the officialdom. The official rank crushes people to death.

But Yu Kaishan is an old Jianghu after all, he knows his son-in-law's personality, and knows that his intentions are good, criticizing him on this issue is unreasonable, and his phone calls are also to comfort his son-in-law.

He said: "I know everything that happened in the morning. Although I didn't go to Beijing for the meeting, there were a few friends of mine. They all worked under me. I treated them well. If there is any information, they will You will notify me as soon as possible. Your speech in the morning was indeed a little impulsive and a little too much. It made the big leader a little bit embarrassed. You must know that these policies are his main achievements, and after you Now that he has become a sinner, it is uncomfortable for anyone. But fortunately, your intention is to report the truth at the grassroots level, not to embarrass him on purpose, but to make the central government pay attention to this issue, so everyone will understand. Of course, Lao Lu was not happy. He originally wanted to show his merits and let the central leaders praise him more. Now he has not gotten anything, and he is so angry. You have messed up his situation. But I thought about it , he is also angry now, and you are no longer working under him. It’s too late, it’s okay! I’m back to the second line, and I don’t care about anything, and he can’t embarrass me, so you can relax. Don’t think too much about this issue Yes. This is an experience. Remember, in the future, if you don’t sit in the top position, you should talk less and do more. Don’t be in the limelight. If you are in doubt, you would rather be a dumb person. Being a dumb person will not hurt you. Especially in this officialdom, where misfortune comes out of your mouth, it's safe to keep your mouth shut. As for doing more and less, few people will pay attention."

After listening to the old father-in-law's long-winded words, Wang Yiming realized that the trouble he caused this morning is really not a small one.If it were someone else, I wouldn't be able to bear it.If he was still the mayor of Jiangbei City, just this time, his political life might be over.When he returned to the province, Lao Lu would find an excuse to take off his black hat.The officialdom is dangerous, and you can't be impulsive at any time.This incident also taught Wang Yiming a great lesson, allowing him to learn to be cautious, keep his mouth shut, and avoid causing trouble.Even if you do things for the common people, you have to pay attention to skills, protect yourself first, and then find ways to work around it, otherwise you will become a victim in a daze and become a laughing stock in the eyes of others.

In the next few years, Wang Yiming learned a lot when he held meetings again. He also said what others said, and he stopped being unconventional and became a well-behaved official.

As for that, his impression in Lao Lu's mind has not changed.When the term of his representative expired, Lao Lu said without hesitation that he would no longer appoint Wang Yiming as one of the candidates for the next National People's Congress.

The news soon reached Wang Yiming's ears. He laughed it off, and if you don't do it, don't do it. He was happy to be quiet for a few years, and he held meetings every year. It was closed and he couldn't go anywhere. Thousands of people were together, and the meeting was held. For more than ten days, there were problems every year, and every year it was said that it would be resolved, but it was the same every year, and what should not be resolved was still not resolved. This kind of meeting, even the common people felt a little tired of seeing it. When they saw such a scene, they quickly changed it. Everyone knew it was entertainment, so no one took this meeting seriously any more.

(End of this chapter)