At 10:45 a.m., the plane took off from Jincheng Airport and headed west to Xizhou.
There were less than 50 people on a plane that could carry less than 100 passengers.
Because the passenger flow is not large, there is only one flight from Jincheng to Xizhou every day.
Xizhou is more than 700 kilometers away from Jincheng. It takes more than an hour to get there by plane, but it takes more than ten hours by land transportation.
At noon, the plane landed at Xizhou Airport.
Xizhou Airport is surrounded by desolate Gobi. It is small in scale and looks a bit crude. According to people from the Organization Department of Northwest Province who were traveling with me, Xizhou Airport was used by the military in the early years and was later handed over to the local government. Because Xizhou’s economic development was weak, the airport received
After the airport was established, no funds were invested in upgrading and construction, and it has remained as it was.
When we arrived at the exit, a deputy director of the Xizhou Organization Department and two staff members were waiting to greet us.
Upon seeing everyone, the deputy minister shook hands with everyone warmly and extended a warm welcome to everyone. The staff took everyone's luggage.
After leaving the airport, everyone got on a minibus waiting outside and went straight to Xizhou city.
After leaving the airport, Qiao Liang looked at the endless Gobi desert on both sides of the car and felt endless desolation in his heart.
People who come to the northwest for the first time are full of curiosity and excitement about this desolation. This was the case for Qiao Liang and the other two people who came to Xizhou for a temporary job. They all looked out the window with interest.
Seeing that everyone was in a good mood, the deputy minister took the initiative to give everyone a brief introduction to the situation in Xizhou:
Xizhou is the westernmost prefecture-level city in Northwest Province. It is located between Jinshan, Lianshan and Mashan at the western end of the Hexi Corridor. The terrain is higher in the south and lower in the north, tilting from southwest to northeast, and has a continental arid climate.
Xizhou has been a transportation fortress from the Central Plains to the Western Regions since ancient times and an important town on the ancient Silk Road. It now governs four counties and one district. The city has a population of 1.8 million and a total area of nearly 200,000 square kilometers, accounting for about one-third of the area of Northwest Province.
It is the prefecture-level city with the smallest population and the largest area in Northwest Province. It is a typical example of vast land and sparsely populated areas.
Qiao Liang and the other two temporary staff were shocked when they heard that Xizhou's area was so large. Emma, the area of this prefecture-level city is so large that it is almost close to a province in the east.
And with such a large area and such a small population, it is obviously because the natural environment and climate here are very harsh and unsuitable for human reproduction.
After the minibus entered the city, Qiao Liang looked at the city appearance of Xizhou City. Although it was a prefecture-level city, it was obviously incomparable to the prefecture-level cities in the east. There were few vehicles and pedestrians on the streets, making it appear quiet and deserted.
Although there are some new buildings rising on both sides of the street, bringing some vitality, Qiao Liang feels that the urban appearance and prosperity of this prefecture-level city are not even comparable to a county town in the east.
If prefecture-level cities are like this, what will the counties below look like? Qiao Liang can't imagine it now.
The car soon arrived at Xizhou Hotel and everyone got off.
Qiao Liang looked at the Xizhou Hotel. It was a 4-story building that seemed to be of some age. It looked simple and solemn, but it had some flavor.
The deputy minister asked everyone to go to the room first, then have lunch, rest in the room after lunch, and take everyone to the ministry after work in the afternoon.
Everyone entered the dimly lit hotel lobby, completed check-in procedures, and then went to their respective rooms.
Although the room is not high-end and the lighting is not very good, the layout is very neat.
Then everyone went to the restaurant for lunch, which was also a northwest specialty.
Qiao Liang likes northwest-style food, which is quite delicious.
I didn’t drink at noon.
After lunch, everyone went back to their respective rooms to rest.
At 2 o'clock in the afternoon, Qiao Liang got up, washed his face, and then went to the hotel lobby. The deputy minister and staff were waiting. After a while, others came out, and everyone got in the car and set off for the ministry.
Soon we arrived at the Xizhou City Party Committee Courtyard. There were signs hanging on both sides of the door, and several major teams were working in the same courtyard.
The car entered the compound, which was well greened. Facing it was an ethnic-style office building. Although the floors were not high, it looked very impressive.
Looking around the building, there are no other buildings in the yard. It seems that several large teams are working in this building.
The car stopped in front of the building, everyone got out of the car, and the deputy minister took everyone in and went straight to the fourth floor.
The building is dimly lit and the lights are on during the day.
When we arrived on the fourth floor, the deputy minister took everyone into a small conference room. The deputy minister asked everyone to sit down, and then he went to report to the minister.
Qiao Liang and the others sat down, and the staff made tea for everyone. Qiao Liang looked at the conference room while drinking tea. There was a snow mountain landscape painting hanging on the front wall of the conference room. Under the towering snow mountains, there were rolling green grasslands.
It looks so refreshing.
At this time, there was a sound of footsteps outside the door, and then the deputy minister appeared at the door accompanied by a medium-sized, fair-faced, slightly fat middle-aged man. The man wore a pair of black-rimmed glasses, and his head was separated. He looked gentle, but also showed a bit of a bit of indifference.
Very reserved.
There is no doubt that this is the minister.
Everyone then stood up. The minister smiled kindly and shook hands with everyone in turn. The deputy minister made an introduction. Whenever the deputy minister named a person, the minister would accurately tell the person's age and position in his original unit in Jiangdong.
position.
It can be seen that the minister has done some homework in advance and has a certain understanding of everyone's situation.
When shaking hands with Qiao Liang at the end, the minister looked at Qiao Liang with a smile: "Comrade Qiao Liang, although you are not old, you have worked in many units, and you have also served as the secretary and secretary of the former top leader in Jiangzhou.
Deputy Director of the Committee Office, now you have come to Xizhou to serve as deputy chief of Liangbei County as deputy editor-in-chief of Jiangzhou Daily. On behalf of the Organization Department of the Xizhou Municipal Committee, I would like to extend a warm welcome."
After hearing what the minister said, Qiao Liang was slightly surprised. This guy knew a lot. It seemed that he had read his file information in detail.
Based on what he knows about his own experience, from deputy director of the committee office to deputy editor-in-chief of the newspaper, I wonder what the minister would think and whether he would feel that he has gone downhill in Jiangzhou.
Qiao Liang guessed it right, that's what the minister thought in his heart. From Qiao Liang's work resume, he made a judgment. Although this guy once served as the secretary and deputy director of the committee of Jiangzhou's top leader, he later served as the newspaper's director.
The deputy editor-in-chief is obviously a down-and-out person in Jiangzhou.
For the minister, this is not surprising. In his political career, it is not uncommon for secretaries like Qiao Liang to lose power when top leaders are transferred. He is now taking a temporary post in the northwest. If nothing else, he should be the current secretary.
Jiangzhou's top leaders treated him in disguise.
In this state of mind, although the minister was polite and enthusiastic towards Qiao Liang on the surface, he was disapproving of it in his heart. Since this guy was a down-and-out person in Jiangzhou, he probably didn't have much ability. He was going to Liangbei for a temporary job.
It's a desolate place where birds don't poop. He has only been there for two years and can't make any decent noise.
Then the minister asked everyone to sit down, first expressed a warm welcome, and then gave everyone a brief introduction to the social and economic development of Xizhou. Then he told everyone that after everyone went to the counties where they were posted, the specific areas in charge would be decided by the local county officials.
The person in charge made arrangements according to the actual actual arrangements of the county. At the same time, the minister also said that if you have any difficulties and problems in work and life during the temporary period, you can report them directly to the ministry. The ministry will definitely find ways to coordinate and solve them, and will definitely ensure that
Everyone has a safe and comfortable working environment.
Then the minister emphasized the importance of temporary work and put forward some hopes and requirements for everyone. Everyone said that they would step down and be the masters, do a solid job in their duties, and contribute their own efforts to the development of the temporary county.
strength.
Then the meeting ended, and the minister said that he would hold a welcome dinner for everyone in the evening, and the secretary attended in person.
Upon hearing that the secretary wanted to attend in person, everyone couldn't help but feel that Xizhou valued their arrival.
In fact, since arriving in the northwest yesterday and Liao Gufeng meeting them in person, everyone has felt that the northwest province attaches great importance to their temporary staff. Since the province attaches importance to them, of course the city will do the same.
The minister then stood up and prepared to go out. Before leaving, he patted Qiao Liang on the shoulder and said: "Comrade Qiao Liang, after arriving in Liangbei, you must closely cooperate with the work of your immediate superiors and be a good assistant to your superiors."
Qiao Liang hurriedly nodded in agreement, thinking in his mind that the direct superior mentioned by the minister should be the head of Liangbei County. Since he was appointed as the deputy head of the county, he naturally had to cooperate with the work of the county head and be a good assistant to the county head.
But why didn't the minister say county magistrate, but the direct superior? Also, the minister didn't say this to the other two comrades who were on temporary duty, but said it to himself alone. Why?
Some questions came to Qiao Liang's mind, and he couldn't think clearly for a while.
After the minister left, the deputy minister told everyone that it was originally planned to send personnel from the ministry to send everyone to the county where they were posted, but the plan changed because the top leaders of each county were having a meeting in the city, which ended this afternoon, and the top leaders of the relevant counties had been notified.
When they go back tomorrow, they will take everyone to the county.
Everyone nodded after hearing this. It would be better to just contact the top leaders of the county directly, thus saving some procedures.
Then everyone returned to Xizhou Hotel. Qiao Liang strolled around in the yard and looked at the sky in the south in the distance. Under the clear sky, there were rolling mountains with white snow on the top.
Based on his previous understanding, Qiao Liang knew that the rolling mountains were mountain ranges that spanned the entire Xizhou and stretched for hundreds of kilometers.
In this completely unfamiliar environment, Qiao Liang felt excitement and excitement, as well as unknown longing and expectations.
At 7 o'clock in the evening, a welcome dinner was held in a private room of the restaurant. The secretary was the host, the minister was the deputy, and several deputy ministers were also present at the dinner.
The secretary is in his 50s and looks very dignified and calm.
Before the dinner started, the minister introduced everyone to the secretary. When he introduced Qiao Liang, he whispered something in the secretary's ear. The secretary nodded and couldn't help but look at Qiao Liang a few more times. Then he smiled and talked to Qiao Liang.
Liang shook hands.
Although Qiao Liang didn't know what the minister and secretary were whispering, he guessed that it had something to do with his secretary who had served as the top leader in Jiangzhou.
After the dinner started, the secretary first expressed welcome and thanks, then said some words of encouragement and expectations, and then started to bring wine.
After the secretary has mentioned the wine, the minister will mention it, and after the minister has mentioned it, the other deputy ministers will mention it in order.
After one round of lifting, a bottle of white wine bottomed out.
Then Qiao Liang and two other comrades on temporary duty began to retaliate. After a round of retaliation, another bottle of liquor was bottomed out.
Although they drank two bottles, the host's expression remained calm and his heart was not beating, and he seemed to have some alcohol capacity.
Qiao Liang drank a lot, so he was fine, but the other two comrades who were on temporary duty were not so drunk, and their faces were a little red.
The considerate secretary then proposed a meal. Pay attention to the tips in the second half of Chapter 1300.
After dinner, everyone walked out together. The minister and several deputy ministers were talking about work. As the secretary walked, he said to Qiao Liang: "Comrade Qiao Liang, you have met this guy An Zhe before, right?"
Listening to the secretary's tone, Qiao Liang seemed to be familiar with An Zhe, so he couldn't help but feel strange. He looked at him and said, "Leader, do you know Secretary An?"
"Yes!" The secretary nodded, "An Zhe and I were old friends many years ago."
"Ah..." Qiao Liang was a little surprised when he heard it, and then he cheered up. He didn't expect to meet An Zhe's old man in Xizhou, which is thousands of miles away from Jiangzhou. Moreover, this old man is also the top leader in Xizhou City.
