[Ran^Text^Library] [ ] Purple You Pavilion afternoon arrangement is a mountain township. This is also what Qi Tianxiang specially requested. Although the mountainous area in Ho Duong County is only a small part. But it's also a genre that he focuses on.

The Nh Son mountain range lies across the plains of the central part of Ha Hai province. It's like a mountain bag rising from flat ground. The city of Hezhou and the city of Qinghe are naturally separated. It is the huge mountain range of Lingshan. It forms a natural barrier. A more obvious boundary is the Lingshui River, which originates from Lingshan. The mountainous area of Heyang County is located in the shallow mountain area of the Lingshan Mountains. A large area of mountainous land is still within the territory of Qinghe City. But even in shallow mountain areas. It is also very different from the plains area. And life has its own difficulties.

Guo Village is located in a col deep in the mountains. It is one of the few impoverished areas in Heyang County. The population of the village is only about 40 households. More than half of them have a difficult life. Thanks to prior notice to Shanwan Township. When Qi Tianxiang and their convoy arrived at the entrance of the village. Township Party Secretary and Township Mayor of Shanwan Township. as well as the branch secretary of Guo Village, the director of the village committee and other people. They are all waiting quietly at the entrance of the village.

As Feng Juncai's pilot car slowly stopped. Xiao Wang also skillfully parked the car close to the side of the road. Qi Tianxiang and Feng Juncai opened the car door diligently. I slowly got out of the car.

"Secretary Qi. We're going to get off here. The place in the village is too small. It's not easy to park the car in."

Feng Juncai aptly said the reason for parking very simply. In fact, Qi Tianxiang knows. Feng Juncai said this lightly. Just to disguise the huge contrast between the luxury of the convoy and the impoverished villages. It is also to avoid arousing the resentment of the villagers. I am very grateful for Feng Juncai's thoughtful appreciation of the question. He nodded slightly. Patiently listened to Feng Juncai's introduction to the cadres of Shanwan Township and Guo Village. Smile and shake hands with them one by one. And then under their lead. Walked slowly into the village.

A plaque with the name of the village in the shape of a torii-like archway that stands at the entrance of a plain village. The plaque of Guocun is much simpler. Just hung a big wooden plank from a big elm tree at the entrance of the village. The words "Guo Village" are written in ink on it. Appears simple. It's also rudimentary.

The village committee is even more shabby. Two low brick houses without courtyard gates. There are no courtyard walls. Just like that, I met the eyes of attention. On both sides of the door hang two signs with red letters on a white background and black letters on a white background. It represents the existence of the two village committees. It also indicates that this is the center and backbone of the whole village.

Qi Tianxiang's mood was a little heavy. If you talk about the Qinghe Village seen at the bottom of the mountain and the Hexi Village where the luxurious wedding is held. Words that represent two different forms of modern villages. It seems to be far from the past. It's not even as good as it used to be in a sense. The predecessor brigade of the former village and two committees. Not only has absolute rights. It is the center of the village in the true sense of the word. And it is also a place of cohesion and status. It is a symbol of the existence of the party and the government. Now although the brand is still there. But rights and centripetal forces exist in name only. Villages with a certain foundation of collective economy are even better. Village committees in mountainous and impoverished areas. Existence is just a formality. Or just a must. In fact, it may not be as good as the ancestral halls and family temples of the past.

Far from comparison. The east-west gap within the national region. The gap between developed and less developed regions. and the regional, cultural and security issues brought about by economic development. It will inevitably bring about deeper social differentiation or change. But this is sociology, economics. and topics that need to be studied in political science. Resolve the contradictions. This is something that Qi Tianxiang is difficult to relate to. It is also a problem that cannot be considered for the time being. Although I was also worried. There was even a deep thought. But after all, it's far away. You can think about it or not. But seen today. It's all clearly laid out in front of you. It takes one's own wisdom to solve these practical problems and contradictions. And the question of reality really considers his choice. is to stay in the past. Or the unknowable for the future. The past is destined to be in the company of poverty. Now it may be the green mountains and green waters of Qinghe Village. It could also be the dark clouds of Hexi Village. This is the inevitable result of development.

Even if the status quo is maintained. The results could be even more dire. Also in one area. A little smaller is said to be under the jurisdiction of a county. Is it possible that Guo Village, Qinghe Village, and Hexi Village have the same right to speak? Can they be treated equally in the minds of local governments? Is it possible to maintain peace of mind between poverty and wealth? Can it be interconnected? It will not happen because of the economy and culture. Is there a contradiction in status because of culture.

These need Qi Tianxiang's answer. It takes his thinking and exploration. He needs to come up with a solution to the problem. But what is needed more at the moment is time. is the cost and boilerplate of exploration.

Watching Qi Tianxiang fall into deep thought. Feng Juncai slowly walked to his side. Said softly: "Guo Village is one of the mountain villages in our county with relatively difficult conditions. There are more than a dozen such villages in our county. The basic situation is about the same. It's all mountainous and more. Less arable land. There are many difficulties in production and life. Most of the young and strong laborers have gone out to work. Only the elderly and children are left in the house. Agricultural production has largely stagnated. The state of poverty is exacerbated. Developing production and increasing income have become the primary issues in the county."

"Do you have any specific ideas and solutions?" Qi Tianxiang said slowly. It seems to be asking Feng Juncai. It was as if he was asking the cadres of Shanwan Township and Guo Village." We have to come up with a concrete solution. You can't drag it all the time. The greater the gap with the mountain. There will be more contradictions and problems in the future. It's harder."

Feng Juncai quickly understood the meaning of Qi Tianxiang's words. I didn't expect Qi Tianxiang to think so deeply and so far. Looking at Qi Tianxiang's gaze, there was deep admiration. Think carefully about how to answer. in order to keep up with Qi Tianxiang's train of thought.

"Secretary Feng and County Magistrate Xiang are running to us a lot. The leaders of the township also come over often. I thought of a lot of ways. But it can't be solved now, and there is little labor. The problem of low income." The village party secretary looked at Feng Juncai and was silent. He slowly took over and said, "The present difficulties are temporary. As long as we grit our teeth and hold on for a few more years. It's going to get better."

Qi Tianxiang listened to the words of the branch secretary. Looking at him with a slight smile. It seemed to be waiting for him to continue. can face Qi Tianxiang's warm gaze. But the branch secretary became nervous. Flushed face. I don't know where to start.

"I'll say it for Lao Guo. The people in the mountains are honest and kind. I don't see a few people a year. Not to mention such a big leader as you. Nervousness is inevitable." Feng Juncai seemed to be teasing. It seems to be for Guo Zhishu to relieve the siege. He looked at Qi Tianxiang with a smile and said, "Guo Village is basically surnamed Guo. Lao Guo has been the village party secretary for more than ten years. Respected. And he is also an elder in the village. Many of the young people in the village are his juniors. Therefore, it has a lot of appeal. Over the years, I have been heartbroken about the affairs of the village. I also suffered a lot. It's not easy."

Feng Juncai smiled and waved his hand to stop Guo Zhishu, who wanted to defend himself. Turning his face to Qi Tianxiang and said, "Lao Guo requires himself to be strict. Demand stricter from your own children. It doesn't matter what happens to others. His two sons and daughter-in-law are resolutely not allowed to go out to work. No matter how hard and tired you are, you have to plant trees with him. We must also set an example for the whole village."

"I'm nothing. Only know how to plant trees. I don't know what to plant. It's still Secretary Feng and the county magistrate who pointed out the clear way." It's easy to wait for Feng Juncai to finish speaking. Guo Zhishu hurriedly spoke: "Secretary Feng will choose a sapling. Personally find an expert to guide from the county magistrate. I've been busy for almost ten years. The effect is not as good as two years of busy work for experts."

"Lao Guo is modest. If it weren't for the fact that he took the whole family to plant trees for nearly a decade. There is no shelter from those big trees. Water and soil retention. No little tree can live. It can be said that Lao Guo and Secretary Feng have made great contributions." Xiang Youzhi interjected: "We are in the Lingshan mountain system. It is a mountain with a mixture of soil and rock. And most of them belong to mound-type mountains. Lack of water and fertilizer. Soil erosion is still severe. No food crop is easy to grow. Therefore, the enthusiasm of farmers to grow grain is very low. Most of them go out to work to survive. The land is in a state of scattered and sporadic cultivation. There are a lot of abandoned people. Plus a lot of original barren hills and dirt slopes. It exacerbates the poverty of the mountain villages."

Xiang Youzhi said. Looking at Qi Tianxiang's concerned expression. He continued: "The old branch secretary has been planting trees for several years. Dig pits slope by slope. Watering and protecting seedlings. It's almost bankrupt. A little money is used to buy saplings. Then plant it slope by slope. This makes the forest cover here vary greatly. Soil and water conservation has also improved a lot. On this basis. Secretary Feng suggested interplanting drought-tolerant economic forest fruits such as walnuts and sweet apricots among the trees. Wait for the forest fruit to grow to a certain height and circumference. Thinning some early pine, poplar, locust and other trees. It can not only maintain the density and light of forest fruits. It can also make thinned trees increase the income of some farmers."

"If you want to say that it's still Secretary Feng and County Magistrate Xiang. I haven't planted a few trees in years. Secretary Feng mobilized the county's cadres and students. A few days of hard work planted a few mountains. Moreover, the saplings are high-quality saplings selected by the prefectural magistrate himself. The county paid for it to be planted for us. Technicians often come up to guide. It's really hard for the county leaders." Guo Zhishu said gratefully. And there was a lot of confidence in the words." It's been almost two years. Stay up for another two or three years. The fruit should be harvested. The life of the village collective and the villagers is better. Thank you, Secretary Feng."

"Thank me for what. You did it all yourself. It's also your old Guo who deserves to be bitter and sweet." Feng Juncai waved his hand. Don't let Guo Zhishu say words of gratitude again. said to Qi Tianxiang: "It's Lao Guo who I suggested. All the abandoned unowned mountainous land will be returned to the village collective. The mountain land in the hands of farmers who are unwilling to plant will be reclaimed in the form of contracts. After the classification is carried out uniformly. Or the village organizes the planting of fruit trees. Or contract to businesses and individuals who are willing to plant trees. In this way, the barren mountains and wasteland can be greened in no time. It can also enhance the collective strength."

"That's the way to go. It is still difficult to farm one family at a time. Planting mountains is even more difficult. You have to use the power of the collective. Harness the power of the whole society. Just get the right direction. Set good principles. It will definitely be able to change the face of the poor mountainous area. Let the people get benefits." After patiently listening to the introductions of several people. Qi Tianxiang couldn't help but express his opinion. One for wood. The crowd became a forest. And the forest is the power of more people gathered together. These Guo Zhishu should have a deep understanding. Planting a tree is hard. Soil and water are difficult to maintain. It is difficult for a small tree to live without water or fat. After planting a slope, the water is protected. The increase in leaf fall also keeps the fertilizer. A few planes down the mountain. There will be subtle improvements in the environment in small areas. It also helps the growth of the trees. It's getting better slowly."

"The key is whether we have confidence or not. Is there any perseverance. This not only includes Guo Zhishu's hard-working persistence and tenacity. It is also necessary to have the care and support of Lao Feng and Xiao Xiang to the county magistrate. Things couldn't be harder. It's not hard to do it with someone else." Qi Tianxiang looked around at the people who were sitting or standing. He said with emotion: "Seeking the welfare of the people is the slogan we have been shouting for decades. The implementation of action still depends on the quality and consciousness of cadres. Only consciously and voluntarily put yourself in the shoes of the common people. Do practical things for the people. There is no difficulty that cannot be overcome."

Qi Tianxiang still has a lot to say. But at this moment, I find it difficult to continue. And it also seems a little pale. Facing a poor village like Guocun. It's not enough to just shout slogans. Tangible actions like Feng Juncai and Xiang Youzhi are needed. Rural leaders like Guo Zhishu are needed. It is more necessary to have good methods and measures.

Coming out of Guo Village. The original plan was to go straight back to the county. Qi Tianxiang wants to have a discussion with other leaders in the county. Then go straight back to Hezhou City. But the moment you get in the car. Qi Tianxiang suddenly decided. I won't go back to Hezhou City at night. To stay. Have a good talk with Feng Juncai and Xiang Youzhi.

Heard Qi Tianxiang's decision not to leave. The expressions on Feng Juncai and Xiang Youzhi's faces were unexpected. Overjoyed again. Unexpectedly, Qi Tianxiang's change of plan is somewhat contrary to common sense. I'm worried that Qi Tianxiang will make any other moves. Glad not to leave tonight. There will be a chance to have more contact with Qi Tianxiang. Although it may not necessarily bring you any benefits. But by deepening the impression, it will definitely bring benefits to the prefecture.

"Don't be cranky. I just want to stop more. I'll have some time to talk to you both in the evening." Look at the expressions of the two. Qi Tianxiang glared at them slightly. turned around and shook hands with Guo Zhishu and the leaders of the township to say goodbye. Then he briefly instructed Feng Juncai: "Don't go back to the county yet. Take a look directly at the village along the East River."

Get in the car. Qi Tianxiang's thoughts slowly spread out as the car moved. There are memories of the pit farmer incident back then. There is also reflection on the event. But more often than not, imagine the current situation. Imagine the situation of the village along the East River today. There is also how to prevent decision-makers from being impulsive. and the peasant's impulse to get rich. The issues of the countryside and the peasants are too much involved. If you are not careful, unexpected problems may arise. The collective economy can effectively control the impulses of a single peasant. and the sloppiness of not understanding science. But how to effectively control and supervise the behavior of cadres at the village level. Restraining the excessive centralization of power in their hands. It is a matter as urgent as the enrichment of the peasants.

This is also the main reason why Qi Tianxiang wants to stay. It seems that the village along the East River will give him some enlightenment. But the more important enlightenment should be the practice and experience of Heyang County. He needs to listen carefully. Think about it again. Maybe the evening will make his thoughts smoother.

Come to think of it. Qi Tianxiang talks about the village along the East River and the evening. There was an inexplicable expectation