Guo Xiaozhou's office is at the end of the corridor on the west side of the second floor.

The office layout is divided into two rooms: inside and outside. The entrance is a 12-square-meter reception room, with two single wooden chairs and a coffee table, and an old-fashioned water dispenser by the window.

The inside and outside rooms are about the same size, as simple as the outside, with a desk and two bookcases.

The only luxury is the old-fashioned air conditioning on the walls.

The room wasn't particularly clean, but it wasn't messy either. After opening the window for ventilation, the stuffy smell quickly dissipated. Gao Ming went in and out, brought him disposable paper cups and a box of tea, including this year's "annual budget and final accounts of Chenta Town", "township public funds and personnel fund statements", as well as various financial statements such as the summary of funds benefiting farmers, the summary of township non-tax revenues, and so on.

Gao Ming said: "When the rain stops, I will take Mayor Guo to see your house." The town was originally scheduled to give you a pick-up at noon today, but due to the heavy rain, several party committee members whose families are in the county town cannot go to work, so they have to postpone ......"

"Can't get to work?" Guo Xiaozhou raised his head and looked directly at Gao Ming.

Gao Ming's shoulders shrugged weakly, "Affected by the geographical location, there is basically no passing shuttle bus on the line from Huanggang to Chenta, only the direct shuttle bus issued by the county long-distance station, three times a day. In case of extreme weather, heavy rain and snow, the shuttle bus will be suspended......"

Seeing that Guo Xiaozhou didn't quite understand, Gao Ming continued to explain: "The whole journey from Huanggang to Chenta is forty-six miles, and the first thirty miles of highway are good, but at the intersection of Shuangqiao Village, there is a section of the road that is very difficult to walk, especially in heavy rain, and it is easy to get stuck in the car. ”

Guo Xiaozhou asked, "Why don't you fix it?" ”

Gao Ming smiled bitterly: "I have repaired it many times. First, because the environment of the Shuangqiao intersection is complex, and the roadbed is easy to subside; Second, the villagers of Shuangqiao secretly made trouble, repaired it during the day, and then went to destroy the ...... at night."

"What are you kidding? What's in it for them? Guo Xiaozhou couldn't believe his ears.

Gao Ming smiled and said, "Shuangqiao Village is under the jurisdiction of Hong'an Town, and the surname Xiao is the first surname in Hong'an Town. They have a special person to pull a rope on the road at the entrance of the village and collect a toll. ”

"How can there be such a thing?" Guo Xiaozhou felt incredible.

Gao Ming said with a smile: "Mayor Guo has never worked in the countryside before. ”

Guo Xiaozhou replied: "I come from an authentic peasant family and grew up in the countryside, do you say I understand the countryside?" ”

Gao Ming shook his head undeniably, "Growing up in the countryside and managing the countryside in the role of township and town cadres are two different concepts. ”

Guo Xiaozhou personally poured a cup of tea for Gao Ming, and sincerely asked: "You must consult Director Gao." ”

A flash of surprise flashed in Gao Ming's eyes, such a young mayor had such a modest and studious attitude. It's an outlier.

Before Guo Xiaozhou took up his new post, rumors about him had begun to spread in the town government compound. For example, he is a temporary star, a pen of a TV station, and he is also very good at economic work. But many people are waiting to see his jokes and even bet on whether he can last three months.

Gao Ming said, "Chen Ta has a saying about the peasant, 'I don't rely on you if I have food and drink, I don't steal or rob you, I don't know you, I look for you if I have a problem, and I will sue you if there is a problem'." Township and town cadres are weak in their means of dealing with problems, they can only do their work, and there are no rigid measures, and this leads township and town cadres to 'the old methods do not work, the new methods will not be used, the hard methods will not be used, and the soft methods will not be used. ’”

Guo Xiaozhou said with a smile: "The image is vivid. ”

"Many people think that the township cadres have a rough style, simple methods, and low standards." Gao Ming sighed and said: "But who knows, at the grassroots level of the township, sometimes no matter how much strategy you talk about, it is better to yell a few times." ”

Guo Xiaozhou remembered Deng Huaidong's rough scolding in Chenta Middle School, and seemed to have some understanding for a while.

Gao Ming didn't seem to want to say more, so he suddenly got up and said goodbye.

Guo Xiaozhou sent him outside the door, and Deng Huaidong on the east side of the corridor also happened to send Qin Shouyi, the principal of Chenta Middle School, out of the office. Deng Huaidong smiled and patted Qin Shouyi's shoulder, as if to comfort him. The attitude is very different from that in school.

Guo Xiaozhou was about to walk towards Deng Huaidong when the phone in his office suddenly rang. After a pause, he turned around and walked into the office, grabbed the phone on the desk, "Hello......"

A soft voice came from the phone, "It's me." It feels like you're supposed to be at the Chen Tower. How, how does it feel? ”

When Guo Xiaozhou heard Xie Fuli's voice, the depression in his heart was swept away, and he said in a low voice: "It's a little more complicated than I imagined." But it's all to be expected. ”

"If only you were mentally prepared! I inquired about Deng Huaidong, but it was not simple. Xie Fuli said with a smile, "You haven't worked in the township, and you can learn a lot with such an old qualification." ”

"Yes, I just came here today and learned the power of township cadres." Guo Xiaozhou said embarrassedly: "I don't dare to look down on these big bosses anymore." ”

Xie Fuli said softly: "I came up step by step from the township, how to be a good mayor, is a huge topic, involving all aspects, I understand, the key is to grasp the four good, set a good position, manage people, use good money, and do good things." In particular, the role of the mayor is not easy to position. Because the mayor of the town belongs to a dual identity in the township, in the party committee, he is the deputy secretary, the second in command, the deputy position, and the supporting role; In the government, he is the number one, the main position, and the protagonist. In order to perform our duties well, only by correctly handling relations can we maintain the unity of the leadership group and sing well about the harmony between the leaders. A lot of things are easy to do and easy to do. Otherwise, the problem is strict. ”

Guo Xiaozhou nodded and said, "I understand." Don't worry, I won't clash with Deng Huaidong. ”

Xie Fuli smiled and said, "You can't feel aggrieved in your heart and be reluctant in your actions. It's not going to work. As far as the mayor of the town is concerned, it is necessary to correctly understand the concept and difference between the top leaders of the party and the government. From the perspective of separating the party from the government, townships and towns have two top leaders, and we are accustomed to being called the top leaders of the party and government. However, judging from actual work, townships and towns can only have one number one, and that is the secretary of the party committee. The township mayor is the deputy and the assistant to the secretary, and no matter how capable the town mayor is, he must understand this. In addition, it is necessary to clarify the relationship between the main and supporting roles, play a supporting role in decision-making, and be the protagonist in action. ”

Guo Xiaozhou suddenly realized that Xie Fuli was similar to him, both of them were administrative leaders, so her position and environment were actually the same as him, even more complicated, more severe, and more tangled.

He opened his mouth and said, "Don't patronize and educate me, and your relationship with the secretary of the municipal party committee must also be handled well." ”

Xie Fuli whispered, "Yes, we are both in the same situation. They are all outsiders, and they all have to face different local forces. Sometimes, it is difficult to weigh the pros and cons, and it is difficult to predict the victory or defeat, and it is necessary to make a decisive decision on the spot. For example, Secretary He and I, within the scope of our respective responsibilities, are both decision-makers and decision-makers. Decision-making is a symbol of ability, a symbol of power, and a symbol of prestige. When encountering a decisive problem that has a bearing on the overall situation, and encountering a thorny problem of disagreement but not being resolved, who will make the decision and who will decide will have a major impact on the overall situation and the whole process. ”

However, the secretary of the party committee has the responsibility of leading the team, taking charge of the overall situation, and coordinating all parties in a city, and bears the main responsibility for the party and government work in a city. Strictly speaking, a city has only one number one -- the secretary of the city party committee. Because the party's leadership position and the responsibilities to be borne by the party committees are determined by the requirements of the party constitution and the work system, we have no room for debate. On this issue, the secretary of the municipal party committee cannot be humble, and to be humble is to abandon the party's principles and to be derelict in his duties. It's the same with townships. ”

Guo Xiaozhou replied very seriously: "I really understand this time. ”

Xie Fuli smiled, "Do you have any ideas for the development of future work?" ”

"There is no specific idea for the time being, and it is generally necessary to promote the economic development of townships and towns and increase farmers' income; Strengthen public services and improve people's livelihood ......"

"Is there anything I need help with?"

Guo Xiaozhou paused and said bluntly: "There really is." He then told him about the collapse of the wall of Chenta School today and the fact that Deng Huaidong had given him a dismissal.

"Okay! I want to find a way to say hello to the Finance Bureau, the secretary arranges your first task, and you can't mess it up. When Xie Fuli said this, the topic suddenly changed, "I decided on a new secretary yesterday, it is your alumnus, a graduate student who graduated from W University, and when you are busy for a while, I will take you to meet you for a while." ”

Guo Xiaozhou was a little suspicious: "Take us to meet?" ”

Xie Fuli said softly: "My current position is more eye-catching than that of Guanghan's Propaganda Minister. It's impossible to see you casually. But I miss you so much......"

Guo Xiaozhou's eyes rolled, and he suddenly realized: "Should you find a shield for you and let your secretary ...... me?"

"This girl is actually pretty good......"

Guo Xiaozhou immediately interrupted her, "I understand what you mean. Nominally, yes, but in principle, are we a little sorry for your secretary? ”

"I'm just a preliminary idea, as for what happens in the future, let it be." When Xie Fuli said this, she said with a smile, "Otherwise, if you are a township elder who comes to see me, you will overstep too many levels, and it will have a bad impact on you and me." You came to pursue my secretary, and it was right. ”

"Clever! Reward you well next time. When Guo Xiaozhou said this, his heart fluttered. Xie Fuli racked her brains for him.

"How thanks?" There was a hint of flattery in Xie Fuli's words.

"Of course, it's the last bullet to shoot, and then you die with all your might!" Guo Xiaozhou is colorful.

"I don't want you to do your best! Small Continent! I need you, not just personally. And at work, I don't have a confidant or friend in Qingshan, only you. ”

Guo Xiaozhou straightened his chest, "Don't worry." I'll do my best to catch up. ”

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