At around 3 p.m., Qiao Liang and He Qingqing finished their research in the western part of the county and drove back to the county seat.
After this period of time to get familiar with the situation, Qiao Liang basically visited the entire Liangbei County and initially grasped the situation at the grassroots level in the county.
Although getting to know the situation better could be done for the purpose of killing Qiao Liang, Qiao Liang felt that it would be quite beneficial to him.
Thinking of the grassroots experience during this period, Qiao Liang felt quite emotional and at the same time thanked He Qingqing from the bottom of his heart.
"Director He, you have worked hard during this time, thank you." Qiao Liang said to He Qingqing while driving.
"County Magistrate Qiao, you are so polite. I feel honored to serve you." He Qingqing smiled and continued, "County Magistrate Qiao, you are now the first county leader to visit all corners of Liangbei. You are not polite. To put it bluntly, in the county government, when it comes to familiarity and understanding of the grassroots, you deserve to be ranked number one."
"Haha, you can't say that. After all, I'm just taking a quick look at it and I've only learned a little bit about it." Although Qiao Liang smiled modestly, she somewhat agreed with He Qingqing's statement.
"As a member of the county ***, it is already very good to be able to observe the situation on such a large scale. What's more, County Magistrate Qiao did not just observe the situation when he went to understand the situation. What you have in your hands is all the grassroots level. The real situation on the front line." He Qingqing said.
Qiao Liang smiled again and continued: "Director He, your task was to accompany me down to get familiar with the situation. Now that I have finished the transfer, then, the next step..."
Qiao Liang didn't say any more and turned to look at He Qingqing.
He Qingqing understood the meaning of Qiao Liang's words, and suddenly felt a bit of reluctance, melancholy and confusion in her heart. She murmured: "Next step, I may not be able to follow County Magistrate Qiao every day..."
Qiao Liang felt a little reluctant to give up, but he couldn't tell He Qingqing clearly at this time, because he understood that as the deputy director of the county government office, He Qingqing had his own stall, not to mention how to arrange his next work , the decision-making power is in Shang Ke’s hands, and he is in a passive situation.
Then Qiao Liang thought of the assistance and docking tasks that Ding Xiaoyun decided to assign to her, as well as the ongoing cooperation between herself and He Qingqing for their own and common interests. She thought for a while and said: "Director He, although you can't be with me every day in the future. , but after all, we are touching the spoon in the same pot, and we still have common interests in doing things, so I think we will still interact frequently in the future."
He Qingqing immediately understood the meaning of Qiao Liang's words, felt comforted in her heart, and nodded.
In fact, when Qiao Liang said this, he had another plan in mind that He Qingqing was not aware of. However, in his current situation, he did not intend to say it out now. He had to make this plan at any time according to the development of the situation. Make adjustments and take a step at a time.
So far, based on his own observations and judgments, Qiao Liang feels that He Qingqing is a good young female cadre, knowledgeable and capable, dedicated to work, diligent, responsible, and quite familiar with the grassroots. If there is a suitable opportunity, She can take on more important tasks.
Of course, Qiao Liang cannot be sure now when the right opportunity will appear.
But although he couldn't be sure, Qiao Liang already had this idea in his mind.
Thinking of this, Qiao Liang glanced at He Qingqing while driving, and He Qingqing also happened to turn to look at him.
When their eyes met, Qiao Liang smiled slightly, and He Qingqing also smiled. For some reason, a blush appeared on his face.
Seeing He Qingqing's expression, Qiao Liang breathed out softly: "Director He, what happened a few days ago, do you still have shadows and burdens in your heart?"
He Qingqing was silent for a moment: "It would be a lie to say no, but I'm not afraid."
"Why?" Qiao Liang said.
"Because I know County Magistrate Qiao is not afraid either." He Qingqing looked at Qiao Liang with bright eyes.
Qiao Liang looked forward and laughed: "How do you know I'm not afraid?"
"Because although we..." He Qingqing pursed her lips and continued, "But nothing really happened between us. Also, based on my understanding of County Magistrate Qiao's current quality and character, I think you are brave It’s very big. You definitely won’t be afraid of something like this that comes out of nowhere.”
"Wrong, I'm not very courageous." Qiao Liang corrected, "If I were really courageous, then maybe I would kill you that night in the desert no man's land..."
Hearing what Qiao Liang said so straightforwardly, He Qingqing could not help but feel her heart beat, and she looked a little embarrassed, and then murmured: "If you are not courageous, how dare you hit County Magistrate Shang?"
"That's because I didn't know his identity at the time." Qiao Liang said simply.
"Then, you mean, if you knew the identity of County Magistrate Shang at that time, you would have ignored what Magistrate Shang did to me?" He Qingqing looked at Qiao Liang blankly.
Qiao Liang chuckled: "Of course it's a given, but it shouldn't be done in such a violent way."
He Qingqing nodded silently: "I understand what County Magistrate Qiao means..."
Qiao Liang continued: "Director He, since struggle is unavoidable, we must face it bravely, but bravery does not mean recklessness. With our status, in many cases, we may have to learn to fight with resilience."
"The battle of resilience?" He Qingqing looked at Qiao Liang.
"Yes, a battle of resilience!" Qiao Liang nodded, "A shocking moment of sacrifice is not as good as a profound battle of resilience. This battle of resilience is not about compromising and admitting defeat, let alone surrender, but about perseverance and perseverance. What you insist on requires methods and strategies. Advance when you should advance and retreat when you should retreat. You must not only achieve your own goals, but also protect yourself as much as possible..."
After hearing what Qiao Liang said, He Qingqing couldn't help showing admiration and said sincerely: "County Magistrate Qiao, you are a brave and wise man."
"I am still far away from true bravery and wisdom." Qiao Liang said and couldn't help but think of An Zhe, Li Youwei and Zhang Haitao...
When the car drove to the gate of the county compound, Qiao Liang saw a crowd of people gathered around the gate. There was a noise from the crowd and the gate was blocked.
Huh? What happened? Qiao Liang stopped the car and was about to get out to take a look when He Qingqing said: "County Magistrate Qiao, I'll go take a look first."
Qiao Liang nodded, then He Qingqing got out of the car and walked over.
Qiao Liang sat in the car, lit a cigarette and took two puffs.
Soon He Qingqing came back, got in the car, closed the door and said: "It's an old man below who came to petition. He sat at the gate and refused to leave. He insisted on seeing County Magistrate Shang. The security section chief and the security guards were trying to take him away. People are all watching..."
"Oh, where is this old man from? Why do you want to see Magistrate Shang?" Qiao Liang asked.
"I haven't heard what happened to the herdsmen around the mining area," He Qingqing said.
"Mining area? Which mining area?" Qiao Liang looked at He Qingqing.
"The iron ore mining area introduced by County Magistrate Shang." He Qingqing said.
Qiao Liang's heart moved, and then he looked up inside the compound. He didn't see Lu Xun, who was still good. He had obviously gone out.
Qiao Liang thought for a moment, then put out his cigarette, opened the car door and got out of the car, and said to He Qingqing: "You can drive in later..."
"County Magistrate Qiao, you..." He Qingqing said worriedly.
Qiao Liang smiled slightly: "I will bring the petitioner in for a chat. You put the car away and go to my office."
As Qiao Liang strode over, He Qingqing hurriedly got out of the car and sat in the driver's seat.
Qiao Liang walked over and separated the crowd: "Everyone, give way..."
The crowd moved aside, and then Qiao Liang saw an old man in his 60s sitting cross-legged, with an angry face and a gray beard. The security section chief was directing two security guards to take him away.
"What's going on?" Qiao Liang asked.
When the security section chief saw Qiao Liang, he hurriedly said: "County Chief Qiao, it's nothing serious. There is a herdsman down here disrupting the work order. I will have him dragged away right now..."
"I won't leave. I want to ask Magistrate Shang for an explanation. You can't bully people like this..." the old man said excitedly.
"Take him away, quickly, quickly -" the security section chief urged the security guard impatiently.
The two security guards held up the old man on the left and right and dragged him to one side.
"Stop-" Qiao Liang said loudly.
Upon hearing what Qiao Liang said, the security guard stopped, looked at Qiao Liang, and then at the security section chief.
The security section chief looked at Qiao Liang with confused eyes: "County Chief Qiao, you..."
Qiao Liang did not look at the security section chief, but directly looked at the two security guards, and said in a commanding tone: "Let go of this old man!"
The two security guards did not dare to disobey and quickly let go of the old man.
Qiao Liang then helped the old man up, patted the dirt on his body, and said kindly: "Master, County Magistrate Shang is not here. I am the deputy magistrate of Liangbei County. If you need anything, come in and tell me."
The old man looked at Qiao Liang, then nodded.
Just as Qiao Liang was about to take the old man in, the security section chief became anxious and stepped to stop him: "County Magistrate Qiao, you can't do it."
Qiao Liang glared at the security chief: "If the masses have something to report, why aren't they allowed in? Since County Magistrate Shang is not here, why can't I take him in?"
"This..." The security section chief didn't know what to say.
"Get out of the way -" Qiao Liang stretched out his hand and pushed the security section chief. The security section chief didn't expect Qiao Liang to be so strong and couldn't help but take a few steps back.
Qiao Liang then helped the old man into the county compound. The crowd dispersed, and He Qingqing followed in the car.
Seeing Qiao Liang and the old man entering the yard, the security section chief was dumbfounded, and then took out his cell phone...
Qiao Liang brought the old man into his office and asked him to sit on the sofa. At this time, He Qingqing came in, made a cup of tea for the old man and placed it in front of him. If you want to see more, please search Weixin Gongzhong The name is "天下一一也一客", remove the "一" in the middle of the four characters.
"Uncle, let's have a cup of tea." Qiao Liang sat opposite the old man and said pleasantly.
The old man picked up the cup and took a sip of tea, then looked straight at Qiao Liang.
"Uncle, how do I call you?" Qiao Liang said gently.
"My name is Bucket, and I am a herdsman near the iron mines," the old man said.
He Qingqing whispered to Qiao Liang at this time: "My uncle's name means happiness."
Qiao Liang nodded, then looked at him and said, "Hello, Uncle Bucket, you are here today to see Magistrate Shang. Do you have anything to report?"
Uncle Bucket became excited, and his gray beard curled up again: "Yes, I want to ask Magistrate Shang for an explanation. You can't push us herdsmen to a dead end..."
Qiao Liang said calmly: "Uncle Bucket, County Magistrate Shang will be away at the moment. If you have any requests, you can tell me..."
Before Qiao Liang finished speaking, the door of the office was suddenly pushed open, and several people rushed in aggressively——
