What I didn't expect was that he immediately changed the topic, "I understand, you are saying that this matter has something to do with your former municipal party secretary of Shangjiang City, and because he was once the secretary of the provincial government leader, so
That’s why I’m worried that your report will be shelved. Mayor Feng, am I right to understand what you said?”
I didn’t know why, as the secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, he would be so entangled in such an issue. But his words made me unable to avoid and retreat. I said: "Yes."
He looked at me, "Do you think our governor of Jiangnan Province has this kind of consciousness and level?"
I felt that the pressure he put on me was getting stronger and stronger, making me feel a little out of breath. I didn't know how to answer, so I had to remain silent.
But he was asking me, "Why don't you answer me? Huh?"
I smiled bitterly and said, "Secretary Fang, I don't know how to answer. After Secretary Chen was transferred from Shangjiang City, Governor Wang came to our Shangjiang City to attend the car roll-off ceremony of our joint venture with Japan. He was the
It's embarrassing to be in front of so many people. I admit that I had some conflicts with Secretary Chen in the past, but until now I still don't think I made any mistakes in handling the relationship with him.
At that time, I was only the executive deputy mayor. Under such circumstances, I struggled to do every job I was responsible for, but I could not get his recognition and understanding. He was transferred, and to be precise, he had nothing to do with me.
None. During that period, I tried to persuade him many times and reminded him of many things. Although I knew that doing so would make him resent me even more, I still did it.
But I didn't expect Governor Wang to treat me like that. So now I have every reason to doubt that this matter may have been shelved after we reported it to the provincial government.
Secretary Fang, I didn’t want to tell you this kind of thing originally, because it’s not what I, a subordinate, should say, but I’m really worried that this matter will bring a terrible disaster to our Shangjiang City.
.We also reported to you that night that our tasks are heavier this year, and the main difficulty is the funding problem.
So far, with your personal care, most of our funds have been basically implemented. If this thing really happens, then we can only maintain social stability first, and in this way, it will be very difficult for us.
The possible chain reactions caused by the economic development of Shangjiang City will be inevitable, and the economic losses will also be huge.
Secretary Fang, let me tell you the truth, we cannot afford such a responsibility."
He stood up and began to pace. I sat there at attention.
I know that maybe he didn't know the situations I just told him, so he started to seriously think about some of these issues.
He returned to the opposite side of me and sat down, "Mayor Feng, your city government can completely handle this matter. For example, you can publicize it to citizens and laid-off workers to get them to withdraw from fund-raising. What you can do is
Right? But you did not do that, but chose to report to me, the provincial party committee secretary. Tell me, why is this?"
I was really surprised today. I found that the questions he asked me were all outside the matter itself. But I could only answer them truthfully. I had no other choice because he was the secretary of the Provincial Party Committee.
I replied: "This matter...of course we can do what you said, but we can't afford the consequences that may arise. First, this matter involves a wide range of things, and maybe many departments in the province
The person in charge also raised funds there. This is also the reason why I didn’t tell your secretary what I was going to report to you today. Secondly, if we do that, it will inevitably cause a run on the fundraisers. This company
The company's capital chain will be broken immediately. Those who know will think that we have done a good thing, but ordinary people who don't know will think that we have cut off their financial resources. And the officials who participated in the fund-raising may not necessarily have their money.
They are all obtained legally. In this case, we will offend a large number of officials, including leaders. Thirdly, once the company goes bankrupt due to our intervention, they will definitely take retaliation against us.
I don’t want my mother and children to be harmed.”
He laughed suddenly, "It sounds like you are telling the truth. So, Mayor Feng, you transferred all these risks to me? Is that right?"
I couldn't help but smile bitterly, "You can also say this. As the secretary of the provincial party committee, you can mobilize the propaganda machine to publicize this matter on a large scale. Those cadres dare not mess with you, and you are a leader who enjoys a certain level of security. You and us
It’s different. This is indeed the truest thought in my heart.”
He looked at me with a smile on his face, "You, not you?"
I knew the "you" he was referring to was Secretary Rong and I. I smiled sheepishly.
He raised his head and laughed, "Mayor Feng, you really think of me as an old fool. It's very clear that you are here to stand up. If you are criticized by me, then your Secretary Rong will tell me for you.
Nice words, right? Your Secretary Rong is a smart person. She stayed behind to buffer the conflict. But Xiao Feng, I really appreciate your courage. You dare to be at the forefront on such a matter, and you also dare to stand in front of me.
Tell the truth in front of you. But your truths also show that you are not a qualified Communist Party member, nor a qualified mayor. Because there are risks and difficulties, so you backed down? Because you are afraid
You offended people, so you didn't care about the common people's affairs? Because you might suffer retaliation for this matter, you chose not to directly collide with those criminal suspects? It would be better for you to transfer all the conflicts to me at once
Here. Mayor Feng, have you ever thought about it? If too many people are involved in this matter, what will I, the secretary of the provincial party committee, do? Take down a large number of cadres? Cause a violent shock in the officialdom of Jiangnan Province? Since you know that stability
It’s an overwhelming task, so why don’t you think about me?”
He first called me "Xiao Feng", and then he called me my job title. I heard it really. And I also felt that there was not much questioning in his tone. On the contrary, he seemed to be
Make fun of me.
I was no longer as nervous as before, and immediately replied: "Secretary Fang, you are the secretary of the provincial party committee. You must be very smart and you will definitely handle this matter properly. I can't do it at my level.
It’s okay to do small things, but I don’t know what to do about big things like this. Secretary Fang, your criticism is right. I am indeed not a qualified party member, nor a qualified mayor. No, I am still the acting mayor.
Well, I am not even qualified to be the acting mayor. I am very ashamed."
He looked at me, "Since you know that you are still the acting mayor, how come you dare to tell the truth in front of me? Aren't you worried that you won't be elected then?"
My heart suddenly clicked, "I fully respect the choices of the National People's Congress representatives and fully obey any arrangements made to me by the organization. But I must tell the truth. There are some things that I just can't do. Regarding this matter
I also discussed the matter privately with a friend. To be honest, at the beginning, I was really ready to investigate this matter at all costs, and even thought about using the power of the acting mayor to intervene in the matter.
But my friend asked me a question at that time, she asked me if I was ready to give everything for this matter... So, I backed down because I didn't want to be a tragic hero."
He looked at me, "Oh? Tragic hero? What do you mean?"
I said: "There was a great hero in the late Ming Dynasty. His name was Yuan Chonghuan. Secretary Fang, I don't want to be like him. In fact, in the modern history of our country, there are many tragic heroes. Although they are admired by people today
, worship them, but their lives are full of tragedy. Many of us worship them and admire them, but we often forget their tragic fate. Secretary Fang, I am just an ordinary person. The organization asked me to be the acting mayor.
, I can do my job well, I can avoid corruption, and I can work on holidays, but I cannot give up everything about myself, including the safety of my family, for the sake of work."
At this time, someone suddenly heard someone knocking on the door. Immediately, Secretary Tang came in, "Secretary Fang, they are here."
I was about to stand up, but Secretary Fang stopped me. He said to Secretary Tang: "Let them wait a little longer. Mayor Feng and I haven't finished talking yet."
Secretary Tang exited, and I said: "Secretary Fang, I..."
He gestured towards me, "You just mentioned Yuan Chonghuan, how do you evaluate this person?"
I said: "My personal evaluation of him is: he is not afraid of death, he does not love money, and he dies unjustly."
He nodded, "Then let me ask you now: Was it worth his death?"