"Since last winter and this spring, especially after the Spring Festival, drought has been plaguing wheat production, but fortunately, Governor Qi and Vice Governor Xu attach great importance to it and seriously supervise it, and some positive measures have been taken in various places, which has ensured a bumper harvest of summer grain this year." Zhao Jianzhong gradually calmed down, looked at Qi Tianxiang and reported seriously, "In the face of increased investment in agricultural production, the difficulties of grain storage and processing enterprises have not been alleviated since the harvest last autumn. ”

"What is the reason for this situation, last year's grain production increased is an objective fact, but it is not to the point of market saturation, how can it be digested after a winter, not only not alleviated, but more serious?" Qi Tianxiang heard Zhao Jianzhong's report, and felt that there was no gain, but it caused more doubts, so he simply followed his own ideas, that is, as if he was asking Zhao Jianzhong, and also seemed to be asking himself, "In previous years, the grain deep processing enterprises in our province, especially the oil, wine and feed production enterprises, these leading enterprises in agricultural industrialization in our province, need to transfer a large number of corn and soybeans from other provinces, how did such a big reversal occur since last year, what are the factors?" When prices are low, companies should increase their reserves, so how can they refuse to buy? What do you know? ”

Qi Tianxiang spoke, and without waiting for Zhao Jianzhong to respond, he looked at Xiang Youzhi and said: "I was still in Hezhou City during the autumn harvest last year, and I didn't seem to have found the problem of difficulty in selling grain and insufficient storage!" At that time, you were still working as a county magistrate in Heyang County, and this didn't seem to be the case! ”

Xiang Youzhi didn't speak, and when he saw Qi Tianxiang directly facing him and asking, he subconsciously stood up unexpectedly, and responded in a low voice: "These problems did not occur in Heyang County last year, but because of the large-scale harvest of autumn grain, the farmers got good benefits. There are two reasons for this situation, one is the promotion of new corn varieties, which mature more than a week earlier than other varieties, and to a certain extent avoid price fluctuations. Another important reason is that contract agriculture and large-scale planting are connected, which has alleviated the problem of difficulty in selling grain. In addition, several transit depots of central and provincial storage enterprises have also played a great role in grain purchases. ”

Xiang Youzhi's answer seemed to be the answer Qi Tianxiang wanted to get, so he looked at Xiang Youzhi with a smile and said: "What is the situation of grain procurement in Hezhou City this year, I know that you accompanied Governor Xu to all over the city in the previous stage, didn't you find the existing problems and difficulties?" ”

"The situation is not the same in various places, basically the situation in the main grain producing areas is more serious, which is mainly reflected in the slow digestion of autumn grain, the problem of insufficient warehouse capacity, the regional distribution of the province, the coastal area is better than the river, the west and southwest of the river are more difficult, although there is a certain range of depressive grade and price behavior, and even some areas have a resurgence of the phenomenon of playing white stripes, but it is not yet the problem of endangering the purchase of summer grain." Looking at Qi Tianxiang's encouraging eyes, Xiang Youzhi had some confidence, and continued: "That is, since recently, there has suddenly been a bad sign, and there has been a stagnation of grain purchases and a serious shortage of funds in various places, and it is from banks to warehousing enterprises, as well as grain deep processing enterprises, all of which have suddenly fallen into a panic mood. ”

"Through investigation and data analysis, there may be some kind of capital operation element in this, the specific situation is not very clear, but the motive of the price alliance to manipulate the market has been relatively obvious, so there may be some deep intentions for market food price fluctuations." Xiang Youzhi thought about it slowly, his expression began to become anxious, and he said worriedly: "But the development of this situation is bound to further spread the panic, and if it is finally transmitted to the farmers, the price will plunge sharply, and it will be difficult to control it at that time." ”

Xiang Youzhi saw Qi Tianxiang's expression become serious, so he hurriedly added: "Of course, this is just an analysis of the phenomenon, there is no final basis yet, it is just speculation, fortunately it is just a phenomenon, and there is enough time to deal with it." ”

Looking at Xiang Youzhi's eloquent expression, Qi Tianxiang nodded approvingly, did not respond positively to Xiang Youzhi's words, but looked around at several other comrades, and said with a slight smile: "Everyone is engaged in agriculture and rural work, and they know more about the situation in the countryside, let's talk about it!" ”

Listening to Qi Tianxiang, everyone, look at me, I look at you, I don't know how to report. For the cadres of these departments and bureaus, Qi Tianxiang's position is too high, they can't get in touch at all, and it is impossible to communicate at close range, now sitting together, restrained, nervous, and even panicked, don't talk about it, even if you sit there, you look cramped and uneasy.

Usually, they only have more contact with colleagues in the department and bureau, not the heads of important departments, and they may not even have many opportunities to contact the leaders of the department, let alone directly face the governor in charge, especially the leader at the level of the governor. Even if there is an opportunity for contact, it is mostly a meeting and group occasion, and it is the leader's business that can speak or report. Younger cadres are not able to speak, and older cadres are becoming more cautious and refrain from approaching as much as possible.

Moreover, in the provincial-level functional bureaus and committees, the phenomenon of seniority is still relatively serious, and excessive performance and casual appearance are hated by others, and they are also relatively taboo. It is still difficult to ignore the fact that the seniority and the relationship between the departments and the leaders of the departments are still promoted to each other, and there are deep barriers and barriers. In addition to personal relationships, there are not many opportunities for communication, and caution has become a necessary criterion, and not jumping up and down is a basic rule.

In addition to these taboos, there is another important factor, which is the lack of personal mastery. Provincial-level units do not have a lot of contacts with prefectures and cities, and their understanding of the situation at the grassroots level is basically blank. The majority of cadres of government organs, or cadres of general non-operational departments, rarely have the opportunity to go down to the grassroots level to investigate or understand the situation, and even if they have the opportunity to go down to the grassroots level, they are still in a hurry to go to the special topic, and it is not only difficult to calm down when the flashes of light come and go, but most of the time they listen to reports and eat and drink, and have very little actual understanding. Some comrades below came to hold meetings or do business, but either directly communicated with the leaders, or time did not permit, and there was no opportunity or conditions for contact with the grassroots at all.

What can be there is the reported data and information, except for the materials that must be reported, basically the timeliness is not very strong, and it is impossible to grasp the new situation and new problems in time. In such an embarrassing situation, in the face of the governor's inspiration, everyone knows that it is difficult to achieve the satisfaction of the leadership, so they simply remain silent, which is also a helpless way, but at this moment it is the best way to deal with it.