After the car got off the expressway, it immediately merged into the provincial highway. The exit was very close to Taihe City, and the traffic on the road was dense. After the original three cars became two, Xiao Wu and a few others stayed at the expressway exit.
They were waiting for a car from the Taihe City Government to pick them up. Liang Jian and the others rushed to the city hall first.
When they arrived, Lou Jiangyuan and other leaders of the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee stood outside the glass door of the municipal government building. The ten o'clock sunlight above their heads fell on them through the glass, and everyone was sweating on their heads.
As soon as the car stopped, Lou Jiangyuan and several other people came up and opened the door. Liang Jian's car door was also opened by someone. Liang Jian looked carefully and found that the person looked familiar. After thinking about it, wasn't he Chen Jie, the secretary-general of the municipal party committee?
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Chen Jie took one look at Liang Jian and recognized him. He smiled and stretched out his hand to shake his hand: "Hello, Secretary Liang. I am Chen Jie."
"Hello." Liang Jian responded with a smile. As soon as he let go, someone came up to shake hands. After introductions, a group of people walked inside. Lou Jiangyuan walked next to the director of the Organization Department of the Xiling Provincial Committee, and the director asked:
"Are people from the Central Oriental Department in the conference room?"
"They haven't arrived yet." Lou Jiangyuan's answer made everyone stunned for a moment. When he was stopped on the highway before, the minister mentioned that people from the Zhongzhi Department had already arrived at the Taihe City Government, so Ben still
He planned to ask Liang Jian and the minister to come over first. But at this time, Lou Jiangyuan said that they had not arrived yet. What was going on.
The minister's brows suddenly furrowed. Lou Jiangyuan remained calm and explained unhurriedly: "I was originally here, but something happened and I went back to the hotel. I don't know the details. Minister Yan, you guys got there first.
Let’s take a rest in the lounge and I’ll contact you again to see when they will come over.”
"No need." Minister Yan looked a little unhappy, and quickly turned to the secretary who was following him: "Who is responsible for contacting the Central Oriental Department?"
"Xiao Zhou." the secretary replied.
"Call him and ask when he can come over."
"Okay." The secretary walked aside and made a phone call. Minister Yan pursed his lips and stopped talking. Lou Jiangyuan also shut his mouth wisely. Liang Jian walked behind, listening to this series of movements, but thinking, he
It has been an extraordinary journey all the way here.
The meeting time agreed with the Central Organization Department was at ten o'clock. But when the Central Organization Department finally arrived, it was already ten forty-five. When the people arrived, Lou Jiangyuan took people down to greet them. When they came up, they entered
In the conference room, Liang Jian saw that Minister Yan still looked unhappy.
Two people came to Nakaoribe, a man and a woman. The man was about forty years old and somewhat bald. The woman looked like she was in her thirties, but her exact age was hard to estimate. As soon as the man came in,
His eyes fell on Minister Yan who was sitting in the center, and then he immediately put on a smile, walked to Minister Yan, and said: "Minister Yan, I'm sorry, there is a video conference at short notice, and I have to attend.
I kept you waiting for a long time.”
Minister Yan glanced at him, his expression still unchanged, and said: "Let's start when we get there. As soon as we finish here, I have to rush back to the meeting."
"Yes! I'll start right away." The man said and sat in the empty seat next to Minister Yan. Normally, the person from the Zhongzhi Department should sit in the center, but this time Minister Yan sat
In the middle.
The meeting was very simple, everything had a set process, and the speeches were also written. After the meeting, it was over. After the meeting, it was already lunch time.
Lou Jiangyuan said: "Minister Yan, lunch has been arranged."
Minister Yan looked at Hu Xiaoying and the deputy minister beside her, and said to Lou Jiangyuan: "Minister Hu and Deputy Minister He will stay in Taihe for a few days. You must be responsible for safety. Especially Minister Hu's daily life, you must take care of it." Okay. As for lunch, I won’t attend. Time is tight, so I’ll leave first.”
As soon as Minister Yan moved, the two people from the Central Oriental Department immediately followed him. They stopped Lou Jiangyuan, who was still trying to persuade him to stay, and said, "Go and make arrangements for the other people. I will make arrangements for Minister Yan."
Minister Yan left, Chen Qian followed him, and so did those from the Central Orientation Department. As for whether they returned to Jinyang or were still in Taihe, Liang Jian was not sure.
Lunch was arranged by Lou Jiangyuan. The venue was a local restaurant in Taihe. It was located on a relatively remote street with a small and tacky front door.
After entering the box and taking a seat, Lou Jiangyuan said: "This restaurant is a local restaurant in Taihe, and the Taihe cuisine tastes very authentic. Today should be Secretary Liang's first time in Taihe, right?"
Liang Jian nodded: "Indeed."
Lou Jiangyuan asked Hu Xiaoying again: "Has Minister Hu been to Taihe before?"
Hu Xiaoying replied with a smile: "I've been here twice before, but it was many years ago." Liang Jian glanced at Hu Xiaoying in surprise, she had never mentioned it before.
There were several members of the Standing Committee sitting at the same table. Chen Jie, the Secretary-General of the Municipal Party Committee, sat on the other side of Liang Jian. He took the opportunity to chat with Liang Jian. After a few words, he suddenly asked Liang Jian: "I heard that Secretary Liang brought Secretary came here, why didn’t you see him today?”
It is indeed not a common thing to bring a secretary to the office. It is normal for some people to pay attention to this and be curious about it. But Liang Jian was a little surprised that Chen Jie mentioned it to him so eagerly.
Liang Jian glanced at Chen Jie and replied: "He still has some unfinished business in Yongzhou, so he will stay for a few more days."
Chen Jie smiled, lowered his voice and said: "Actually, I can understand your behavior. The problem in Taihe City has been left unchecked for too long. One or two thunder operations cannot completely eliminate it. Don't worry about this. The people around me are also reasonable.”
Liang Jian looked at Chen Jie in surprise. This person was really strange. He and he had just met for the first time, and Chen Jie actually said these words to him with such heartfelt feelings. Is this naive? Or is it just a thought? Give him some relief.
Liang Jian looked at Chen Jie's expression and felt that there might be more of the former. However, it was simply a good thing. But in such an environment, it may not be a good thing.
When Liang Jian thought about having to work with such a simple person in the future, he suddenly felt some complicated emotions that he didn't know whether to be happy or worried.
I have had contact with Lou Jiangyuan twice, and I feel that he is a relatively straightforward and thoughtful person. Such people often have a somewhat arrogant personality and tend to be strong. However, in general, through this After two contacts, Liang Jian's feeling for him was not bad.
When the dinner was almost over, the deputy minister and Hu Xiaoying stood up and said they had to leave first because they had something to do. The director of the Propaganda Department of the Taihe Municipal Party Committee who was present at the table also left together.
After they left, Liang Jian and the others sat for a while and were about to leave. As they were leaving, Liang Jian suddenly remembered what happened on the highway just now. Instead of trying to understand this matter by himself, it would be better to ask Lou Jiangyuan first. Although he is not from Taihe City, he has been in Taihe City for several years. Although he has only served as mayor for one year, he must have some understanding of this matter.
When getting on the bus, Liang Jian stopped Lou Jiangyuan and asked, "Mayor Lou, do you mind if I ride in a car with you? I have something I want to ask you about."
Lou Jiangyuan glanced at him and nodded.
After getting in the car, before Liang Jian could say anything, Lou Jiangyuan spoke first: "What Secretary Liang wants to ask about is the Loushan Coal Mine, right?"
"Yes." Liang Jian was a little surprised. Lou Jiangyuan smiled and said, "I have heard about what happened to you on the highway before. I didn't do my job well, so you were shocked."
Liang Jian waved his hand and said, "That's not the point. What I want to know about the Loushan Coal Mine is what's going on. Since you've heard about what happened today, you should also know. We still have
There is a car in the hands of those people."
Lou Jiangyuan sighed, his expression a little solemn, and a little helpless and annoyed. Liang Jian suddenly had a bad premonition. Sure enough, Lou Jiangyuan said: "Secretary Liang, if you believe me, it would be better not to get involved in this matter.
It's not like moving a car once or twice. Don't worry about your jokes, I still have one of my own cars in their hands."
When Liang Jian heard this, he was extremely surprised. But looking at Lou Jiangyuan's expression, it didn't look like he was faking it. He asked, "Can you tell me the specific story?"
Lou Jiangyuan glanced at him and said, "It's a long story. If you really want to know more about it, I have detailed records and information over there. I'll have someone send it to your office later, and you'll know it clearly at a glance. But
, If it were me, I would not care about this matter. The cars moved this time are also from the province, and they will handle it. The province knows this matter better than us, and has a better idea."
Listening to what Lou Jiangyuan said, Liang Jian suddenly remembered that Minister Yan asked him in the car on the highway before, "What if the conditions don't allow it?" He still remembered that he said this at the time: I think since we promised
, then we always have to find ways to do it. If a government cannot keep our promises, then how can we get the people to support us and trust us.
After he said this, Minister Yan just smiled and said nothing. After a while, he asked Liang Jian another question. He asked: In your opinion, what is most important for the development of a city.
Liang Jian’s answer is: It is difficult to generalize and it must be determined based on the actual situation.
Minister Yan smiled again and did not ask any more questions.
But when Lou Jiangyuan said this, Liang Jian thought about it again and finally realized something was wrong. He thought that Minister Yan must be dissatisfied with his answer at that time. What Minister Yan wanted to hear was the development of a city.
What is most important? The economy is the most important. This is the answer he wants. As for the previous question, the answer may be to delay. If you can, delay. As long as the economy is there, then everything will be worth it.
But is it really worth it?
When Liang Jian came back to his senses and looked at Lou Jiangyuan again, he hesitated and decided to find out Lou Jiangyuan's truest or original thoughts on this matter. The look on his face just now, that sense of helpless frustration, should be
He must have worked hard for this too.
He asked: "Do you know who those people who blocked cars on the highway today are?"
"Yeah." Lou Jiangyuan nodded: "They are all villagers from several villages near the Loushan Coal Mine." Then, before Liang Jian asked, he started talking... Officialdom within the bureau.