"Ahem, I understand what you mean." Zhang Hao paused and immediately brought the topic back: "Back to the subject, what we are talking about now is the visit to Ji's hometown. We will discuss other matters in detail when I come back."
"Consul, when you visit Ji's home in the afternoon, you mainly express an attitude. Basically, you don't need to pay too much attention. Just be normal."
Xia Congwen shook his head slightly.
To be honest, he felt that the consul was a little too cautious, or that he was making a fuss out of a molehill.
Zhang Hao was thoughtful: "Except for my experience overseas in the past two years, do I need to report on my future work arrangements?"
"Consul, do you have any big plans next?" Xia Congwen asked tentatively.
"No, no, after all, it's still a matter of socialized upbringing, and I want to speed up the process."
Zhang Hao told the truth.
"Socialized parenting is a long-term task and involves all aspects. I don't think you need to be too hasty, otherwise haste will make waste."
Xia Congwen quickly advised.
Zhang Hao nodded helplessly: "I know this, but apart from socialized parenting, I really don't know what to do? I can't just hang around all the time, right?"
"Consul, if you feel too idle, I do have a job here that you can try."
Xia Congwen took the opportunity to suggest.
"What job?" Zhang Hao suddenly became interested.
"Abandoned County."
Xia Congwen solemnly uttered two words.
Zhang Hao couldn't help but was stunned: "Abolish the county? Why should we abolish the county?"
"Consul, the administrative divisions of the federation have never been static and need to keep pace with the times. As far as the current situation is concerned, the administrative divisions below the county level have ceased to exist in name only, and there is no need to continue to exist."
Xia Congwen explained patiently.
Since the eruption of the Yellowstone volcano, the vast rural areas and county and township levels have been unable to provide basic living conditions for the people under their rule, and the population has begun to spontaneously gather in big cities.
After more than ten years of uninterrupted population migration, the population distribution has undergone fundamental changes. Although the authorities have implemented some response measures, they are far from enough, or not thorough enough.
Then, Xia Congwen cited two typical cases.
One is the native northeastern black state.
Although there is currently only one big city left in its territory, the capital Fengtian, with a population of less than 500,000, it has more than 80,000 official employees, with an astonishing ratio of one to six, which is simply appalling.
The second case is the Italian state of Europa.
Although the Italian state has only 300,000 square kilometers, due to historical traditions, there are more than 8,000 large and small cities in the entire territory.
Most of these cities are located in the Mediterranean area and have been preserved. It is precisely because of this that the Italian state, with a total population of less than 50 million, has more than 5 million official employees.
The ratio of government officials to citizens is also shocking.
After hearing this, Zhang Hao frowned: "Lao Xia, I admit that what you said is very reasonable, but this situation was actually caused intentionally by the authorities in order to solve the high unemployment rate."
"Consul, there are so many people who are relying on the financial system. The official government cannot afford it. We have reached the point where we have to reform, otherwise the financial system will be dragged down sooner or later."
Xia Congwen's words focus on the truth.
Zhang Hao couldn't help but sigh, not wanting to ask for trouble at all: "Lao Xia, let's leave this tough nut to Lao Fan, he has more experience than me."
Xia Congwen suddenly couldn't laugh or cry: "Consul, you can't just run away when you encounter difficulties. Let me tell you this, although Dean Fan's state-owned enterprise reform has offended many people, it has also gained great reputation."
"Lao Xia, please don't confuse me. I don't have much experience in politics. I can't intervene in such a difficult reform. You'd better stop making crooked ideas."
Zhang Hao was not moved at all.
Don't blame him for being selfish. It's easy to destroy the iron rice bowls of tens of millions of people, but he can't afford the consequences. If he encounters a few lunatics, their whole family may be buried with him.
Xia Congwen slapped his thigh subconsciously and said angrily: "Consul, I am your chief of staff, can I still harm you? The reason why I let you take over this task is of course there is a proper solution, no
It'll get you into trouble."
"Oh? Then tell me quickly."
Zhang Hao urged quickly.
Xia Congwen did not sell out: "Consul, isn't the central government going to fully develop Southeast Asia next? By then, a large number of cities will be rebuilt, and millions of official employees will also be added..."
"You mean to move all the laid off county-level official employees to Southeast Asia?"
Zhang Hao responded quickly.
"Yes, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. As long as those people can still see hope, we are not afraid of them making trouble. In fact, the same is true for Europa."
Xia Congwen said with excitement on his face.
Zhang Hao touched his chin, still worried: "Can Southeast Asia provide so many jobs?"
According to previous plans, the large-scale development of Southeast Asia was originally prepared for a dozen northern states. After all, the climate is getting colder and colder, and the north will "fall" sooner or later.
You know, there are tens of millions of official employees in the entire north alone, which is a huge pressure.
"Don't worry about this. Let's transfer all the people there first. Anyway, Southeast Asia is full of waste and the conditions are very difficult. If you can't bear the hardship, you will resign. Then you won't be able to blame us."
Xia Congwen spread his hands.
Hearing this, Zhang Hao immediately gave a thumbs up: "High, really high. In this way, real talents can be screened out. It's like killing two birds with one stone."
"Consul, those who can't endure hardship can be said to be mostly related households. They can find other jobs by themselves. Those who are willing to stay are the real tough ones, because they have no way out."
Xia Congwen said with sincere emotion.
Zhang Hao nodded clearly and finally made up his mind: "Okay, I will have a good chat with Mr. Ji about the waste county in the afternoon. As long as he is willing to support me, I agree in principle to take on this task."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Consul, just think about it." Xia Congwen breathed a sigh of relief, and then added: "Let's start from the mainland first, and wait.
Once the reform is effective, if it is extended to Europa, the resistance will be much smaller."
"Good idea, just do what you say!"
Zhang Hao nodded solemnly.
For this kind of reform with little resistance, he doesn't mind participating in it. Just like Lao Xia said, if he wants to make a difference during his term, he can't just opportunistically, because good old people can't achieve great things.
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After lunch, Zhang Hao brought gifts and went straight to Jingshan Nursing Home where Ji Zhangqiu was staying.
Housing prices in Zhucheng were very expensive, and Ji Zhangqiu was not a local. With his public income, he could not afford to buy a house, so he simply moved into a newly built nursing home for retired cadres.
The sanatorium is located in Jingshan Park in the city center. The environment here is very good without the hustle and bustle of the urban area. It is a very good place for retirement.
Ji Zhangqiu just moved here last year and was among the first batch of residents.
He had never thought about moving here, but the reality was that he had no choice but to do so. If he refused to take the lead, many people would be worried and would not dare to take advantage of the government.
After all, diligence and frugality are the current mainstream ideas, and the higher the position, the more cautious one needs to be.
Under the guidance of the staff, Zhang Hao quickly arrived at the small courtyard where Ji Zhangqiu lived.
The old man was watering the flowers in the yard, and there was a radio next to him, playing current political news.
"Mr. Ji, the consul has come to see you."
The life secretary stepped forward and reminded.
Ji Zhangqiu immediately raised his head, smiled and joked: "I said, Lao Zhang, if you are not at home to spend more time with your wife and children, why did you come to me?"
"I just happened to be passing by and came to see you." Zhang Hao showed the gifts in his hand, "These are all souvenirs I bought overseas. Don't worry, the total of everything is less than 10,000 yuan."
money."
"Okay, I'll just accept it. You are a rich man, so you don't need this little money anyway."
Ji Zhangqiu did not refuse.
Zhang Hao smiled and handed the gift to the other party's secretary.
Ji Zhangqiu put down the kettle, and then led the distinguished guest to the study in no hurry. Soon, the nanny brought over a large pot of tea.
"You have a sip of tea first, and I'm going to change my clothes. When I was cleaning up the garden just now, I got dirt all over me."
Zhang Hao picked up the tea cup and said, "You are always welcome."
About ten minutes later, Ji Zhangqiu appeared in the study again, but he was accompanied by a young man in his early twenties, and the two seemed very close.
"Lao Zhang, this is the eldest son of our family. He graduated last year and is currently working as the deputy director of the Jingshan Subdistrict Office. Please help me take care of him in the future."
Ji Ting's attitude was very humble: "Hello, Consul! My name is Ji Ting. I am 21 years old and graduated from Yan University."
"It's time to ask the consul to meet you. Your grandfather and I have been friends for many years, so you can just call me uncle."
"Uncle Zhang, I don't know if it's an illusion, but I think you are much younger in person than you look on TV."
"Haha, you are worthy of being a top student at Yan University. You really can talk. Mr. Ji, you have a successor."
Zhang Hao complimented casually.
He had already figured out Ji Zhangqiu's family situation, so there was no surprise at all.
The young man in front of me, if nothing else, should be the leader of the third generation of the Ji family.
Ji Zhangqiu grinned, and his face suddenly filled with pride: "Haha, if nothing else, this kid is very smart. He got into Yanda University with his own real ability, which gave me a big surprise."
Zhang Hao smiled bitterly and immediately complimented:
"You are still good at educating children. Unlike the four brats in our family, the two elders went to college through the back door, and the two younger ones have poor grades. Now the only one we can hope for is the younger daughter."
Ji Zhangqiu smiled and waved his hand: "You can't say that. Everyone has their own strengths. All roads lead to Rome. There is no need to hold on to study."
"Uncle Zhang, my grandfather is right. Many celebrities in history have never gone to college, but they can still make outstanding contributions in their respective fields."
Ji Ting immediately echoed.
"Oh, I hope so!" Zhang Hao nodded slightly, and then changed the subject: "Xiao Ji, our eldest and second eldest son are about the same age as you. Didn't the ancients say that they are close to Zhu Zechi? I will introduce them when I have time.
You two know each other, let them both learn from you."
"Uncle Zhang, you are too generous. We should learn from each other." Ji Ting said modestly.
"It's up to you, that's settled anyway."
Zhang Hao waved his hand.
Ji Zhangqiu seemed very satisfied: "We should really let them have more contact with each other. Maybe they can become lifelong good friends and good partners in the future."
After some polite greetings, Ji Ting left after less than half an hour because he still had to go to work.
Looking at the back of the young man, Zhang Hao couldn't help but sigh: "Mr. Ji, your Qianliju is simply a born politician. Although he has never been overseas, he can analyze so many things just based on relevant news reports.
Come on, you really deserve to be a top student."
Ji Zhangqiu shook his head gently and said modestly:
"It's just talk on paper. Besides, he has read a lot of internal references with me in the past few years. As the saying goes, 'Read three hundred Tang poems by heart, and you can recite them even if you don't know how to compose them.' It's not a big deal. The key is to practice."
Zhang Hao's heart moved and he suggested on the spot: "The development of Southeast Asia is imminent. It is a good time for young people to show their talents. Do you want Ji Ting to go over and exercise?"
"No rush, no rush, let's wait two years before we talk!"
Ji Zhangqiu declined politely.
Young people are prone to impulsivity, so it is safer to temper them first and then let them go. Besides, Southeast Asia is very poor, so he is also worried about safety problems.
Zhang Hao took the opportunity to talk about the abolition of counties: "Mr. Ji, Chief of Staff Xia told me that federal divisions have not kept up with the development of the times. He suggested that the purpose of abolition of counties be achieved to streamline the military and streamline administration. What do you think?"
"Destroying the county? It's indeed a great move!"
Ji Zhangqiu has rich experience in politics and immediately understood the pros and cons.
"In addition, Chief of Staff Xia has another suggestion." Zhang Hao struck while the iron was hot: "That is to transfer all these laid off county-level official employees to Southeast Asia. This will not only reduce resistance, but also speed up Southeast Asia.
development.”
"Tsk, tsk, Lao Xia's sword is still young, and he actually made him think of such a seamless plan. If he is willing to go to Lao Fan, maybe the reform of state-owned enterprises will be smoother."
"Mr. Ji, you can't poach me. Dean Fan has no shortage of talents. On the contrary, I can't do without Chief of Staff Xia." Zhang Hao complained quickly.
Ji Zhangqiu took a sip of tea: "Okay, I just said it casually, do you take it seriously? Besides, even if I speak, Lao Xia will not leave. After all, after so many years, he has long been accustomed to the job of chief of staff.
"
"Hey, you scared me."
Zhang Hao pretended to be scared.
Of course he knew that Xia Congwen would not leave. The reason was actually very simple. He had always provided good food and drink for him, but Dean Fan did not have such conditions.
After all, Lao Xia is not alone and has to support his family.
Ji Zhangqiu laughed and cursed, then put away his smile and said solemnly: "Since there is such a good opportunity, the matter of abolishing the county must be put on the agenda as soon as possible. The federal finance is limited, and we can no longer support idle people."