The people do not fight with the officials. The people had a deep-seated fear of officials, and both the villagers and the workers were frightened by Wu Gangde's momentum, and half of the anger that had just been aroused subsided. Coupled with the fact that the wind and rain are getting stronger and stronger, it is wet and cold, and they all have a sense of retreat.

While Xia Xiang was waiting for the foreman, he saw that Wu Gangde had come forward to maintain the situation for the time being, and he also nodded secretly.

Chao Weigang saw that Xia Xiang didn't want to take shelter from the wind and rain, and his body was also wet, so he wanted to make an umbrella for him, Xia Xiang waved his hand and said: "The wind and rain are not in the way, and they can't become the climate." He glanced at Kang Shaoye intentionally or unintentionally, "You put an umbrella for Secretary Kang, he is a little older, not as strong as our young people, and can withstand the wind and rain." ”

Xia Xiang has something to say, how can Kang Shaoye not hear it? He was angry in his heart, indeed, at the age of 38 this year, he was 10 years older than Xia Xiang, and older than Jin Hongxin and Chao Weigang. Although he has always thought that he has a young face and does not accept the old, he feels that Xia Xiang's words are particularly harsh, as if he is ridiculing him Although he is old, he still has to respect the person who is 10 years younger than him A leader, which makes him feel very uncomfortable, I want Xia Xiang, don't be complacent, today's matter is not so easy to solve, you are not small, you will not be angry, you will not burn you, and let your future be over!

When I sit in your place, you won't have a place to cry! Don't you feel young? Broken legs at a young age, and being in a wheelchair for the rest of your life makes you miserable!

Although he thought viciously in his heart, when Chao Weigang came over with an umbrella, he still did not refuse, reached out to take the umbrella with a smile, and said, "I'll come by myself...... As District Chief Xia said, you are old and intolerant of cold, and you are indeed not younger than you, hehe. ”

Xia Xiang thought to himself, okay, Kang Shaoye is also quite enduring, and he is also a heroic character, which should not be underestimated.

Hua Sanshao, the person in charge of the construction site, bent over with his head and trotted all the way to Xia Xiang. Nodding and saying, "District Chief Xia, I was appeasing the workers just now, it's too late,......" he said, handing over a cigarette, "Does the leader smoke?" I have heard the name of the leader for a long time, and I have always admired you very much, and it is my honor to speak to you today. ”

Hua Sanshao is telling the truth, he is like thunder about Xia Xiang's name, he knows Xia Xiang's prestige among the workers, and he has always been very curious about the young district chief of Xiama District.

Xia Xiang didn't have time to listen to his sycophants, so he asked bluntly: "How many workers are there in total, and can you make them obedient at a critical time?" ”

As soon as Hua Sanshao heard it, he knew that Xia wanted to do things very pragmatically, and when he asked the point, he put away his smile and said seriously: "123 workers, most of them are my fellow countrymen, and a small part are technical workers in the south. They have not been with me for too long, they are usually okay, but when they make trouble at a critical moment, they are all young people with strong blood, and I guess my words are not useful. ”

Now is not the time to talk big, Hua Sanshao told the truth very honestly.

Similar to Xia Xiang's expectations, he had seen the incident of the workers getting out of control in his previous life, and it was really difficult to control. Once a person is angry, he loses his mind, and as long as he does it, it will be difficult to end up. In addition, there are a few people with ulterior motives hiding inside, which will definitely take advantage of the chaos to add fuel to the fire, so we must control things before they get out of control, otherwise there is a real possibility of bloodshed.

There are elderly and children among the villagers, as long as they do it, whether they hurt the old and weak or the young, it is a vicious incident.

Xia Xiang looked up at Lu Laozhi on the top of the building, and then turned to look at the Xiama River not far away, and couldn't help but smile helplessly.

Suddenly, a siren sounded, and everyone looked back to see that it was a fire truck.

As soon as the fire truck arrived, Wu Gang immediately set up the scene, separated the crowd, and erected an air cushion. It can be regarded as a temporary relief from the crisis.

Xia Xiang glanced at Kang Shaoye, who was silent on the side, and knew in his heart that Kang Shaoye was just watching the excitement, he would not be in charge, and he would not take the initiative to solve the problem, and he had already made a position of standing by by using the umbrella himself. Also, Secretary Kang personally took the umbrella and was enough to be present at the scene, and it was better for others to do dangerous things.

Xia Xiang made up his mind in an instant, he is the district head, who will come forward if he doesn't come forward? He is not responsible, who is responsible? remembered that he was once in the hall of the Central Assembly, facing thousands of students, and facing Cheng Xixue's public doubts, he quoted Lin Zexu's famous saying: "If the country lives and dies for profit, how can it be avoided because of misfortune and fortune." Although he is a little idealistic, although he is a little hot-blooded and impulsive, although in the eyes of sophisticated people, he is a little sleek and irrational, but Xia Xiang is Xia Xiang, facing difficulties or taking the initiative, deep down, he has never lost his passion and heart for the country and the people, even if he is humiliated and misunderstood. If you are hurt, you will not hesitate to do it!

"I'll negotiate with Lu Lao, Hongxin, Weigang, you are responsible for protecting the safety of Secretary Kang and President Chen, and tell Wu Gangde that no matter what method he uses, he will definitely control the situation for me." His face was firm, as if he had made up his greatest determination, "Hua Sanshao, you also try your best to control the emotions of the workers and not cause bloodshed." Do you understand? ”

"Understood." Hua San rarely saw Xia Xiang's expression of righteousness, and he was also a little impulsive in his heart. For many years, he has not seen an official with enthusiasm and momentum, and the leading cadres he has seen, large and small, are either full of brains or old-fashioned, and when they encounter danger, let alone rush to the front line in person, they all hide in the car and can't get off, or they try every means to shirk their responsibilities and let others take over.

Only Xia Xiang, the young and energetic district chief, did not hesitate to rush to the most dangerous place, who didn't know that Lu Laozhi was not only doused with gasoline all over his body, but also had a large bucket next to him, which was full of gasoline, and once ignited, it would inevitably cause an explosion.

District Mayor Xia went to negotiate single-handedly, and he was the most responsible and responsible cadre that Huasan had ever seen in his life.

Jin Hongxin and Chao Weigang were anxious: "No, the leader can't go up, it's too dangerous." ”

The two of them were sincerely worried about Xia Xiang's safety, because they heard that Lu Lao was very stubborn, and when he was old, his temper was terrifying, like a stubborn donkey, and he didn't listen to anyone. If nothing else, the mere fact that he poured gasoline on the wind and rain, and shivered on the roof of the building, proved his donkey temper.

Kang Shaoye also knew that he had to behave, and he also pretended to be concerned and said: "It's okay to send a representative up, District Chief Xia is the head of a district, so you can't risk yourself." ”

"As a leading cadre, I only know how to lead by example, and I don't know what it means to risk yourself!" Xia Xiang threw down a sentence coldly, and said to Jin Hongxin and Chao Weigang seriously, "Prepare a cotton coat immediately, the roof is windy and rainy, and the old man is old." I can't bear it if I hold on for a while, and I can't delay it anymore, so I have to be fast. ”

Jin Hongxin was helpless, so she had to wave her hand weakly at Chao Weigang, Chao Weigang gritted his teeth, ran to the middle of the workers to find a set of cotton clothes, handed it to Xia Xiang, and pleaded: "Leader, let me go up with you, so that I can take care of it." ”

"I'll go!" Jin Hongxin also expressed his position in a timely manner.

"I'd better go." Chen Jinming was not to be outdone, after all, Xia Xiang was the district head, and he had to take responsibility for any mistakes, and at the same time, he was moved by Xia Xiang's firm expression, and he hadn't seen a cadre with the courage to take responsibility for a long time.

"I'll go!" Hua Sanshao said undoubtedly, "It's full of scaffolding, I am familiar with how to walk, and I will lead the way for District Chief Xia." ”

Xia Xiang waved his hand: "You are all down there, the situation below is even more critical, I can go up alone." Lu Lao is a stubborn person, and he may do stupid things when he sees a lot of people...... Don't fight anymore and go to work immediately. ”

Jin Hongxin and Chao Weigang both glanced at Kang Shaoye with slight complaints, thinking that a deputy secretary wouldn't do anything after he came, and he had to let us serve you, I'm sorry, I don't want to accompany you!

Xia Xiang didn't have time to pay attention to Jin Hongxin and Chao Weigang's attitude towards Kang Shaoye, so he picked up the cotton clothes and quickly entered the building. The building under construction is full of tools, the stairs are cast, but there are no handrails, and it is still dangerous to go upstairs, and there are uncleaned brackets overhead, so you will meet if you don't pay attention.

Fortunately, Xia Xiang himself has also been on the construction site, and he has also worked as a technician, so he is familiar with the doorway inside, and he is familiar with the car all the way to the roof.

The seven- and eight-storey Huoshu Building has only a layer of concrete poured on the roof, and although it is surrounded by scaffolding, it is different from the normally capped roof, and it is full of messy steel bars and wires, which can easily trip over. And as far as the eye can see, there is no parapet wall and barricade on the roof, which is more dangerous.

People with a fear of heights are more afraid of unfinished rooftops.

The key is that at this time, the wind is still stormy, the wind is not small, and the rain is also increasing, Xia Xiang came to the roof of the building, and he felt cold all over his body, with his young body and firepower, he still felt cold, not to mention the stubborn Lu Lao who poured gasoline?

Lu Lao stubborn has gray hair, wears a gray single clothes, is not tall, not fat or thin, his hands are vigorous and powerful, he is soaked, and he doesn't know whether it is oil or water, and there is a gasoline drum with 20 liters next to him. There was at least half of the gasoline in the transparent gasoline drum, and God knows how he carried it to the roof.

As soon as Xia Xiang appeared, Lu Laozhi immediately noticed that someone had gone upstairs, quickly turned around, put his hand on the lighter, and said word by word: "Who are you?" One more step and I'll light the fire. ”

There is no hoarseness, no crazy expression, although he is shivering from the cold, he stands up straight, and he refuses to bend his waist, Xia Xiang knows that he is an extremely difficult person to deal with, and he is very stubborn, assertive, and will not compromise easily.

"Uncle Lu, I'm Xia Xiang, I just want to talk to you, why do you want to fight to the death?" Xia Xiang didn't reveal his identity, for fear that Lu Lao would be stubborn, so he said with a pleasant face, "I'm not even afraid of death, what else can't I pass?" What else can't be discussed? ”

Maybe it was Xia Xiang's clear eyes and gentle attitude that moved Lu Laojiao, or maybe Xia Xiang's words touched his heart, his hand lowered slightly, but he still grabbed the lighter tightly, and asked again: "Who are you?" Who are you talking to? ”

"I'm Xia Xiang, an ordinary young man. I won't talk to any party, I just want to understand the truth of the matter and talk to Uncle Lu...... It's cold, and I'll send you another cotton coat to put on. No matter what difficulties there are, no matter what difficulties there are, you can't freeze your body. If the body collapses, even if you have money, it's useless, isn't it? ”

Xia Xiang didn't call him the condescending "old man" commonly used in officialdom, but directly and affectionately called him Uncle Lu, which was easy to break through his psychological defense line and made him unwary.

Lu Laozhi is indeed too cold, after all, he is dozens of years old, and when he saw the cotton clothes in Xia Xiang's hand, he couldn't help but be moved, and after thinking about it, he said: "Then you throw the cotton clothes over." ”

Xia wanted to throw away the cotton clothes, so he simply sat on a template, crossed his legs, and said in a homely manner: "Uncle Lu is old this year?" I see you're a few years younger than my dad. My dad is 55 years old. ”

Lu Lao was stunned for a moment, first put on a cotton coat, and then said: "I am 53 years old, and I also have a son who is about the same age as you, but my son is ......" His eyes were red and tears fell, "If he is as alive and active as you, I, I, I will not fight with my life." He's getting sick......"

Xia Xiang sighed slightly, there is always a tragic story behind every poor person, there are too many misfortunes in life that will be superimposed on a family, and he can basically guess the truth that Lu Laoqi forced himself to immolate today.

"What kind of disease does Xiao Lu have?" Knowing that he shouldn't ask, Xia Xiang couldn't help but ask, "I know the doctors from the Second Hospital, maybe I can help." ”

Lu Lao stubbornly shook his head: "I can't help, it's useless, he has uremia, the doctor said it takes 300,000 yuan to cure, I smashed the old bones, sold them all, and it's not worth 300,000 ......"

Xia Xiang was a little more determined in his guess, and asked again: "The money that the Golden Tree Group owes to you Xiaodou Village?" ”

"I owe, I owe more, I still owe more than 4 million, and the average person is more than 5,000. The village party secretary told me that as long as I could come forward to recover the arrears from the Jinshu Group, he would make the decision to deduct a few hundred yuan from each person and scrape together 300,000 yuan for my son's treatment. As he spoke, Lu Lao was stubborn and tearful, crying silently, "No treachery, no business, Jinshu Group can afford to build the tallest building in the city, but it owes our village more than 4 million yuan and does not pay it back." More than 4 million is just a hair of hair for them, and a little bit of the hair is my son's life-saving money, something without conscience, and if you owe money, you will become an uncle, and you will drive us away. I, I, anyway, my son is dead, and I have no hope, it's a big deal to die on the roof of their building, and see if their tallest building can live in peace of mind! ”

The wind is more violent, the rain is bigger, Xia Xiang's heart sank little by little.

The Golden Tree Group owed Xiaodoucun money, and he didn't believe it, because he knew the operating procedures at that time, and the Golden Tree Group didn't deal directly with Xiaodoucun. Golden Tree Group was one of the first companies to settle in Xiama District, and it was Gao Hai who was in charge at that time.

If it weren't Gao Hai who intercepted the land requisition money of the Jinshu Group and embezzled it into his pocket, or the village party secretary of Xiaodou Village did something to keep part of the money for himself, Xia Xiang's mood would be very heavy. In either case, in the past, it is the villagers who have not benefited the most from land acquisition and demolition.

Not to mention the deduction of land requisition funds, and often delayed for a year and a half without payment, for various reasons, for what? The purpose is to keep the money in the bank for a period of time, and you can earn interest on it. It is good to only earn the interest difference, but what is even more unscrupulous is that it is clear that the transfer fee for one mu of land is 40,000 yuan, but the villagers are told that it is only 20,000 yuan, and the difference of 20,000 yuan in the middle is divided up by an interest gang. The most hateful thing is that even the last 20,000 yuan can't reach the villagers, and they are intercepted by various clever fees or deposits.

Lu Lao's experience is just a microcosm of the miserable world in the process of countless demolitions.

Xia Xiang stood up, walked into the distance, and said, "Uncle Lu, you sit down first, I'll go find a phone and ask about the specific situation...... He was worried that the mobile phone would produce electric sparks, which would inadvertently ignite the gasoline of Lu Lao's stubbornness.

Xia Xiang walked far enough to stop, took out the phone and called Gao Hai: "Uncle Gao, do you remember that when you led the municipal government to demolish Xiaodou Village in Xiama District, Jinshu Group invested in the purchase of land in Xiaodou Village, and how much was the transfer fee per mu?" ”

"Xiaodou Village?" Gao Hai was taking a nap, and was accidentally woken up by Xia Xiang, a little confused, and a little puzzled in his heart Xia Xiang is usually very polite, why is it a little cold to speak today? However, he didn't think much about it, thought about it a little, and said, "The location of Xiaodou Village is good, and the price of land transfer is quite high, more than 500,000 acres, and Jinshu Group purchased about 100 acres at that time, totaling more than 50 million." ”

Xia Xiang heard that Gao Hai's voice was a little slurred, and only then did he realize that he might be taking a lunch break, and hurriedly said, "I forgot that Uncle Gao was taking a lunch break, sorry to disturb you." ”

Gao Hai heard that something was wrong in Xia Xiang's voice, and he didn't care about being polite to Xia Xiang: "What's wrong Xiao Xia, what's wrong?" ”

Xia Xiang said that the villagers of Xiaodou Village came to Huoshu Building to make trouble, and deliberately emphasized: "The land requisition money has been deducted, and the amount is not small...... He also deliberately tested Gao Hai, as the leader, the deputy mayor in charge at the time, Gao Hai's power was extremely great, and it was easy to embezzle from it.

There was silence on one end of the phone for a moment, and Xia Xiang knew that Gao Hai's hands and feet were not very clean. Although it was expected, I couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. Although he can also understand that Gao Hai is not the same as him, he is not short of money, and he has enough ways to make money, Gao Hai, as the deputy mayor of the Standing Committee, is also very difficult to live on his salary alone, and he will definitely have some gray income. But in Xia Xiang's opinion, it is normal to take a little money, but some money cannot be contaminated at all.

For example, the hard-earned money of migrant workers, such as the compensation of relocated households, such as pension funds, such as social security funds. In the big case of the social security fund in a certain place, the amount involved is tens of billions of yuan, in Xia Xiang's eyes, the pension of the people is moved, and the life-saving money of millions of old people is no different, and it is not enough to be angry if you don't shoot!