Chapter 1333: Peak-Time Flood Release
y Magistrate Fang, I heard that there is an important businessperson from Sanya, Hainan who wants to invest in our An County. Have you received them well"Fang Yezhong frowned and said, "Reception, of...Huo He City Party Secretary Miao Zhijian stood and said: "Secretary Xiong, what I want to say today is not because of insufficient acquaintance or a weak sense of the overall situation. It's just that I want to speak for the people living upstream of the Pearl River." 。Over the years, whenever there's a major typhoon or flood, the upstream areas help the downstream areas by holding back the water. They sacrifice their own counties, destroy their own land, and flood their own homes. 。Once is okay, but twice, thrice, how can that be! The cities downstream of the Pearl River are cities, and the cities upstream are also cities! The common people upstream of the Pearl River are common people, and the common people downstream are also common people! Therefore, I must say today, hoping the Provincial Committee will agree to the normal flood discharge of the river city, and cannot continue to force the downstream area to store and retain water. Doing so will only chill the hearts of millions of people in the river city and lose the hearts of the millions of people there!
I have a photo on my phone right now, this is the signature of tens of thousands of people, just hoping that the Provincial Committee will consider the contributions made by the river city to the province over the years in resisting typhoons and floods. This time, it can also consider the need for flood discharge in the river city, and don't use the river city as a sacrifice anymore! Today, there is a projector here, could it project these signatures for all the leaders to see"
As soon as Mu Zhijian finished speaking, Changwu Deputy Governor Ge Xian said: "Comrade Mu Zhijian, what are you doing today Are you here to petition Have you figured out the situation What time is it now It's the most critical time for flood control and disaster relief! You just said that you 'are not because of insufficient understanding, nor lack of overall awareness', I think, you just don't understand enough! Lack of overall awareness! Facing this extremely severe disaster-causing weather, the whole province should be a united front! As the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, you are a cadre sent by the Provincial Committee, a cadre entrusted with important tasks by the Provincial Committee. At critical moments, you must step forward and take on the responsibility>>> 。
Now you are backtracking! You said you wanted everyone to see whose signature, what's the point Are you trying to gain sympathy and make the provincial committee feel sorry for your city, or for you as the secretary of the municipal party committee
In Guangdong province, there is a huge gap in economic development between coastal cities like Guangdong Triangle and inland cities. Some people describe Guangdong Triangle as "Europe", while inland areas are "Africa"! Although this metaphor is exaggerated, it does reflect the real gap between them to some extent. 。Therefore, the weight of a municipal party secretary varies greatly between different cities. The municipal party secretaries of Guangdong City and Shenzhen City are concurrently served by provincial Standing Committee members. The municipal party secretaries of Dongcao City, Fomen City, Zhu City, etc., also hold significant positions! However, the municipal party secretary of Liushui City is relatively less influential. That's precisely why, at today's meeting, Chang-wu Deputy Governor Ge Xian dared to publicly criticize Municipal Party Secretary Mu Zhijian. 。
"Governor Ge, you are right to criticize me." 。“But I want to stress that the suggestions I made to the provincial committee are not for my own benefit, but for the well-being of the people.” 。"Our Heishui City, with an underdeveloped economy, has relatively insufficient investment in flood control safety. Our flood control facilities are outdated, and our rescue teams lack manpower. Once we hold back upstream floodwaters, it will lead to big problems, not just property safety but also the lives of many people!"
"So, Secretary Mu, according to your meaning, are you letting your upstream areas discharge floodwater, allowing the floodwater to inundate our Guangdong City, Shenzhen City, and Dongcao City Since the Guangdong City Party Committee Secretary Ni Pingtao has left, I'll ask you this question on his behalf!" Kang Kǎi, the Shenzhen City Party Committee Secretary and also a member of the provincial committee, sat at the standing committee meeting table. He didn't stand up, but his gaze towards Mu Zhijian was sharp!
At this time, Jin Tiezhu, the Dongcao City Party Committee Secretary, stood up and said: "I think that what Governor Fan, Governor Ge, and Comrade Kang have said is already very clear" 。The whole province is a game of chess, and we must focus on the overall strategy. 。To put it plainly, the rainfall is happening within your city's river basin. You are now releasing floodwater uncontrollably, which essentially means you are making us downstream communities bear the brunt of your flooding! Our city also has rainfall, and our rivers are already full. If we have to absorb the floodwaters from upstream as well, we will surely be submerged!The Meteorological Department just predicted that this unusual typhoon weather is unlikely to improve in the next week. The rainfall won't decrease, and it might even increase! Under these circumstances, I believe that each family should take responsibility for their own children, and each community should handle its own floodwaters. 。Secretary Miao, although your surname is 'Miao', you mustn't make any 'mistakes' in understanding. You shouldn't think that you are protecting the lower reaches from flooding, but actually, you are protecting your own city!
Jin Tiezhu was quite eloquent and immediately portrayed the upstream river cities' flood control measures as "holding onto their own children," implying they were protecting themselves from the floods. This novel viewpoint earned nods of approval from provincial leaders such as Fan Qihang, Ge Xian, and Kang Kǎi!
Xiao Zheng saw that River City Party Secretary Miao Zhijian was isolated and embarrassed. Miao Zhijian's gaze shifted to the other city secretaries beside him. 。But, no one stood up to speak. 。Actually, before the meeting today, the three leaders from Heishui, Dao Kou Shan, and Meiyue cities—Miu Zhijian, Li Long, and Ren Chaode—got together privately and agreed to bring up their opinions during the meeting. 。。When Li Long and Ren Chaode saw that Miao Zhijian spoke up, they were immediately criticized and suppressed by Ge Xian. Then, Kang KAI, the secretary of the Deep City Committee, and Jin Tiezhu, the secretary of the Dongcao City Committee, surrounded them, making them feel apprehensive at first; seeing that Governor Fan Qihang approved of Kang Kai and Jin Tiezhu's remarks, they became even more afraid to speak out. 。They are only the top officials of low-ranking prefecture-level cities. How can they compete with provincial committee members, deputy governors, and secretaries of economically developed cities After all, an arm can't twist a leg, and besides, the cities they govern are also under the jurisdiction of the province. When disaster strikes, it's the provincial government's decision that matters, so they can't be blamed. 。If one goes against the provincial leaders' tune, they will ultimately be the ones who get hurt. 。Thus, Li Long and Ren Chaode retreated. Seeing Mu Zhijian's gaze, they simply lowered their heads and pretended not to see him. 。Miu Zhijian suddenly felt a sense of betrayal and deception in his heart. 。This stimulation, on the contrary, aroused a greater sense of injustice in Mu Zhijian's heart. He said: "I know that most of the leaders present live..."
He wanted to say that most of the leaders present live in Yudu and live in big cities, so they naturally don't feel deeply or even feel the hardships of the lives of ordinary people upstream... He thought to himself, today things have come to this point, even if he is isolated and helpless, even if he offends most of the leaders here, he still has to speak for his governing river city and for the millions of people there! Even if he doesn't become the secretary of the Municipal Party Committee in the future, he's willing to give it all up!
However, before he "gave it all up," Xiong Qi, the Secretary of the Provincial Committee, interrupted him: "Comrade Mu Zhijian, your opinion has been expressed clearly, and all the leaders of our provincial committee have heard it" 。You just said that there are signatures from the people on phones, I think it's necessary for us to take a look. After all, when we make decisions, the more we understand and grasp the opinions of the people, the better! After all, we can't just sit in meeting rooms and make snap decisions! What do you think
Now, everyone is indeed still only in the meeting room! Thorough investigation and research, and full absorption of public opinion, are one of the principles of the Standing Committee's work, this no one can object to. 。Thus, the photos on Miao Zhijian's phone were projected onto a screen by staff. 。At a bend in an arc-shaped river, thousands upon thousands of people gathered. In front of them stretched hundreds of meters of banners, covered with signatures. Above the signatures were prominent bold characters: "We don't want our homes to be flooded! We don't want to be homeless! Hope the leaders will think for us!"
So many people, with such simple and honest demands... It was truly heartbreaking to see it. 。Even those in high positions, who just moments ago believed that preserving the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau region was a matter of course, now find themselves with mixed emotions. 。In this world, apart from a very small number of people who are utterly evil, the vast majority of people are human in nature. They can be illuminated or obscured by the circumstances around them. 。Flood control, drowning the Guangdong Triangle! Water storage, flooding five county towns! How to choose Right now, it's truly a dilemma!
The meeting hall suddenly fell silent. 。At this moment, Xiao Zheng could no longer hold back and spoke up in a loud voice: "Perhaps there are better ways!"
Xiao Zheng's words were so sudden that everyone turned to look at him! Xiong Qi was also taken aback. He had invited Xiao Zheng to attend the meeting today mainly for him to observe, to familiarize himself with the faces of the provincial leaders in Guangdong Province, and to understand the personalities of some people by listening to their speeches. 。Once Xiao Zheng starts working in Guangdong Province, he will be able to adapt quickly. 。Xiong Qi definitely didn't want Xiao Zheng to give his opinion today. 。Xiao Zheng's current identity is still the mayor of Xihe Tou City. On one hand, there was no meeting arrangement, and on the other hand, his position did not meet the requirements for expressing opinions. Therefore, Xiong Qi didn't even think that Xiao Zheng would speak! But Xiao Zheng did speak!
Xiao Zheng also felt the different gazes of the people. Some were astonished, some were questioning, and some were disdainful. 。He was mentally prepared for all of this, and he wasn't afraid of people's stares. 。After all, he is unyielding because he has no desires. He has no thoughts of staying or of pleasing others. 。He listened to Miao Zhijian's resolute plea just now and saw the petition book written by ten thousand people. He hoped to do his best to help reduce the losses of the people upstream, so he felt it was necessary to say this. 。What others think of you no longer matters. 。He then suggested, "Perhaps we can scientifically stagger the flood release! But it absolutely requires strong support from relevant experts in Beijing!"to say this..." 。But, seeing Secretary Xiong leave work just now, I think I still need to tell him. 。Xiong Qi glanced at Ye Sujing and said, "Secretary Ye, you can say anything you think is necessary...