As the old man asked, Xiaojuan and her mother both let out an "ah", surprised by the news they heard.

Subconsciously looking around, Chu Tianqi put on sunglasses again, and then said, "Yes, I am the county magistrate Chu Tianqi." ”

After receiving the other party's affirmative reply, the three of them couldn't help but look at each other, with different expressions on their faces, the old couple was more surprised and confused, while Xiaojuan's face was full of disappointment and helplessness.

"We've met, we've said everything we need to say, I can go this time. Chu Tianqi smiled and took a step.

"County magistrate. The old man spoke suddenly.

"Something?" Chu Tianqi turned his head, "Oh, if there is anything in the future, if there are any difficulties at home, you can go to the office to find me." If anyone stops you, say that you are an old acquaintance with me. ”

"County magistrate, that's not what I mean, I mean ......" After hesitating, the old man said the following words, "The amount is to say, the subsidy should not be stopped." You are kind when you look at it, you must be a good official, but if you do this, the people should scold you. ”

Chu Tianqi paused, then approached the old man and asked, "What kind of subsidy are you talking about?" ”

"People have helped our family so much, why are you talking like this?" the middle-aged woman stopped the old man, "The county magistrate is also a human being, and it is impossible to think about everything so completely, what should I do." Do you still need to teach?"

"Uncle, what's going on? Chu Tianqi's expression was very serious, "I need your direct words." ”

"Tell me? Okay. The old man took half a step forward, leaned on his toes, leaned into the other party's ear, and his voice was very low, "You don't let ......"

Listening to the old man's speech, Chu Tianqi muttered in his heart: Where is this news? Who spread it? It really came out of nowhere.

After patiently listening to the other party's speech, Chu Tianqi asked again: "How many people have heard about it? Who did you listen to? Where did that person hear the news?"

"Who said that? I can't make a fuss, anyway, when I went out on the street on the fifth day of the new year, I heard a group of people talking there, and I just knew. The old man hesitated, "County magistrate, is this true? ”

Chu Tianqi smiled: "Why should I do that? Besides, I, a small county magistrate, can have so much power?"

"What's going on...... It must be the bad guy who chews his tongue. Why is this person so bad, can the county magistrate do that?" the old man asked again, "Why haven't the county magistrates received the subsidy yet?"

Chu Tianqi said: "I can't give you an accurate answer now, but I just tell you that I definitely didn't do that." Wait for me to get a closer look at it and see what the hell is going on. ”

"County magistrate, then you can get busy, and the foreheads won't stop you. The old man took two steps back.

"Okay, I'll go first. Chu Tianqi smiled and walked forward.

Xiao Juan's shout came from behind him: "County ...... I will definitely pay you back the money you gave to my parents, I didn't bring that much with me today. ”

Chu Tianqi didn't look back, but waved his hand: "No need." ”

Hearing the news, Chu Tianqi was naturally surprised and angry, but in front of Xiao Juan and the others, he didn't show it, and now his face turned from sunny to cloudy.

……

Walking back to the county government and entering his office, Chu Tianqi sat on a chair and frowned.

After a long while, Chu Tianqi took the landline, pressed the speakerphone, and dialed a few numbers.

After two ringback tones, a voice came from the phone: "Who, where are you?"

Chu Tianqi picked up the flashlight and said, "Director Hou, I'm Chu Tianqi." ”

The voice on the phone was very surprised: "Chu ...... Professor, County Magistrate Chu, have you arrived in the county? I thought you hadn't come back, and you were still in your hometown. I wanted to call you and ask, but I was afraid of disturbing you, so I didn't call you. Tell me about you, you are all county magistrates, you are so busy all day long, and you still ask people to send things to the forehead. From ancient times to the present, it is the common people who give gifts to the officials, and how can the officials look at the people. ”

"Director Hou, you don't have to be polite, we are old acquaintances and good friends, and I am younger than you, so I should visit you. It's just that there are too many things in ordinary times, especially before the year, and I can't leave, so I let the secretary send it on my behalf, and I hope you can forgive me for the rudeness. Chu Tianqi said, "The phenomenon you just mentioned is indeed there, but after all, it is a minority, and most of the cadres of our party are honest and honest. ”

"Yes, yes, yes, yes. This consciousness is low and the thinking is backward, so please criticize the county magistrate more. The other party replied repeatedly, and then asked hesitantly, "County magistrate, when do you have time to go to E's house for a meal?" You said that you have been here for so long, and you haven't made a big deal, so I really don't want to go. ”

"I'll have time later. Speaking of this, Chu Tianqi changed the topic, "Director Hou, how was the harvest in the village last year?

"The harvest is okay, the total grain output is about the same, if you don't catch up with the New Year, it has been like this in recent years. Anyway, in addition to farming, every family has to feed a pig and chicken, and some young people have to go out to work in the summer to supplement the family. There was a hint of surprise in the voice on the phone, "However, last year, the grain purchase price was high, and the corn grew by one cent and two per catty, which increased the income by more than one percent." Coupled with the exemption from agricultural taxes in the first year and the food subsidy in the first year, this saves a large chunk. Overall, for the whole year, the income increased by 30% compared with the previous year. ”

Chu Tianqi let out an "oh" sound: "When will the preparations for farming be done this year? How much do you estimate that people's income will increase compared with last year?"

There was silence on the phone for a while, and then a voice came: "There is no hurry to prepare, the ground is still frozen, and the New Year is not over." People are waiting for the fifteenth day, twisting Yangge, and singing big operas, and these things are coming down, and it is also out of the New Year. The people in the village who prepare early are estimated to start after the sting, and the late ones will start after the spring equinox. When it is really planted, it is generally around the valley rain, and if it is late, it will have to be around 'May Day'.

It's hard to say how much money you will earn this year. Farming depends on the sky to eat, whether the harvest is good or not, it depends on God's face, just don't make trouble. If the wind and rain are good this year, it is estimated that the output will be about the same as last year, and it will be higher than half a percent, and it will not be possible to be high. What I just said is about farming, and if you want to say that the total income should not be much less than last year, it is estimated that each household will be less than three or five hundred. ”

"Really?" Chu Tianqi asked, "The output is the same, and the other side businesses are also similar, why is this income reduced?"

The other party said: "Oh, this total income is a total of several yuan, including agriculture and side jobs." Agricultural production is one thing, and the impact of grain prices is also very large, I wonder if this year's corn price can still be the same as last year's. I heard that millet in the capital sells for three yuan a catty, but we only receive more than one piece. Now there are fewer people who grow millet, and the seed yield land, calculated as one acre of land, is less than the income of corn, and it is more difficult to serve than corn. Raising pigs, cattle or something, the market is also getting faster, and the livestock don't make trouble. It's really hard to say. ”

"You're talking about the yield, the price of grain, the lack of millet, and the raising of livestock. But when it comes to it, I can't explain why it's less than last year?" Chu Tianqi asked.

"This ...... In fact, we must also pay attention to the overall situation in many things, and we cannot all follow the peasants, because the state has been good enough for the peasants in recent years. After paying the imperial grain tax for more than 2,000 years, it was said that it would be exempted, and this was the first time that it was groundbreaking. The state helps farmers, and also advocates hematopoiesis, not blood supply. You can't make blood by yourself, you just rely on the country's blood transfusion, you have to lose a lot, and you don't have a head at all. If you want me to say ......" the reply on the phone was obviously inadequate.

Chu Tianqi interrupted the other party: "Old Hou, you are so sloppy, you talk about everything else, what's wrong? I'm asking why your income has decreased? You answer me directly." ”

"This ...... This. After pecking a few teeth, the voice on the phone was still supportive, "If the above does not give agricultural subsidies, the three or five hundred per family will naturally be reduced." ”

"Who said that the above would not give it?" Chu Tianqi asked.

"Both...... It is said that it was sent early at this time last year, and I haven't heard it until now this year, and people still say......" At this point, the voice on the phone stopped.

"What do people say? Chu Tianqi's voice became very stern, "You also know that I hate hiding and playing clever the most. ”

"Okay. "On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, I heard people say that this year's agricultural subsidies will not be paid. People say that the subsidy is not paid because the county magistrate reported it to the top. It is said that when the county magistrate investigated in the county last year, he was very angry about the county's distribution of agricultural subsidies, and felt that the county leaders were irresponsible, the townships and townships and the competent departments were inactive, and the people were insatiable. So you suggest that it will not be released at all this year, so that people can reflect on it. ”

Chu Tianqi said, "Then what do you think?"

The phone echoed: "It is true that the county and township are irresponsible, and the village is also making small moves, and the people are not enough to take advantage of it." In this way, let people feel for themselves, and people will know to cherish it, and the county magistrate's suggestion is very timely. ”

"Lao Hou, tell the truth and tell your true opinion. Chu Tianqi's voice became colder, "I hope you don't let me remind you a second time." ”

The phone was silent for a long time, a full five or six minutes, before a voice came: "I think, we all feel that the subsidy should not be stopped." ”

Chu Tianqi said slowly: "Old Hou, I didn't stop at all, and I don't have that right." If you think about it, that's a matter that can only be decided by the central government, and I can influence it as a department-level cadre?"

"Yes, yes, I said it couldn't be, but people said so. The other party paused before he said again, "County magistrate, I believe you, you definitely can't do that." ”

"Lao Hou, tell me in time if there is any situation, and you have to say it in 1510, don't hide it like this. We are good friends, I believe in you, if you don't tell the truth, who will?

"Yes, yes, I must tell the truth, say it in time, thank you for the county magistrate's trust. There was some excitement on the phone.

"Then first, I'll hang up. After speaking, Chu Tianqi hung up the phone and let out a long sigh.