On September 26, 1996, that is, on the morning of the Mid-Autumn Festival on 15 August, Miao Kunsheng, secretary of the Mingshui County Party Committee, accompanied by Chang Xin, member of the Standing Committee of the county party committee and director of the office of the county party committee, suddenly arrived in Zhouli Township with reporters from the county television and radio stations and the pen of the county party committee's communications group.

This morning, Chen Guan got up early in the morning, drove back to Zhouli Township in Bai Aixiao's reluctance, had breakfast in the township government canteen, and asked Tian Liangji, member of the Party committee and deputy head of the township, to find someone to go to Mingshui River to catch a few fresh fish, and then let the kitchen buy more vegetables and fresh meat, go to the supply and marketing cooperatives to get a few bottles of good wine, and prepare to receive important guests at noon according to the standard of four cold, four hot and one soup.

Miao Kunsheng's car drove directly into the township government compound.

Because there was no prior notice, there was no one to greet you at the door.

After Miao Kunsheng got out of the car, he saw that the township government compound was quiet, thinking that it was a Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, and his face was uncertain.

The county TV reporter who followed Secretary Miao hurriedly carried the camera as soon as he got out of the car, adjusted the black and white balance, and began to record.

Chang Xin, member of the Standing Committee of the county party committee and director of the county party committee office, who accompanied Miao Kunsheng, saw that Miao Kunsheng's face was already uncertain, and the reporter of the county TV station was still recording, so he scolded him: "What are you shooting?" No eyes! ”

The two reporters were inexplicably reprimanded and quickly put away the cameras.

Chang Xin, member of the Standing Committee of the county party committee and director of the county party committee office, has won the respect and trust of Secretary Miao Kunsheng in the past six months, and his temper is good.

Miao Kunsheng said lightly: "Director Chang, give Chen Guan a call to see where he is?" Do you work at the county public security bureau? ”

Miao Kunsheng still left a little thin noodles for Chen Guan!

Miao Kunsheng knew that Chen Guan was also the deputy director of the county public security bureau, and that the party committee of the city public security bureau was recently appointing Chen Guan as the deputy secretary of the party committee of the county public security bureau.

can rush from a rural child to the secretary of the Mingshui County Party Committee, Miao Kunsheng is definitely not incompetent. It's just that with the promotion of his position and too much power, Miao Kunsheng has more self-righteousness and arrogance, which is why he is called "Miao Erdan". In fact, this person is not weak in terms of IQ, scheming, experience or decision-making ability.

Chang Xin took out his mobile phone and was about to call Chen Guan when Qiu Mingxia, secretary of the party committee of the township government, saw the leaders coming through the office window and hurriedly ran out.

Female cadres have an advantage, especially the female cadres at the section level who have been promoted, and the leaders who have worked in the county for a little longer are all known, at least they have seen their names in the address book and the cadre roster.

Qiu Mingxia met Miao Kunsheng on TV and at the conference, and also knew Chang Xin, member of the Standing Committee of the county party committee and director of the office. As soon as he saw that Secretary Miao was coming in person, he hurriedly stepped forward to say hello, and introduced herself that her name was Qiu Mingxia, and she was a member of the Party Committee and Secretary of the Party Committee of Zhouli Township.

When Chang Xin saw Qiu Mingxia, he asked, "How did you do it?" Why can't you even see a figure in the township government compound? What about Chen Guan and Yu Kecheng? ”

Qiu Mingxia said that now is the critical time for the autumn harvest and autumn planting, and all the leaders of the township party committee and the township government have taken people to the village to Bao Village, and Secretary Chen and Township Chief Yu are both in the township, and they have eaten in the morning and sent them to Zhouli Village. She will call now, tell Secretary Chen and Township Chief Yu, and ask them to rush back immediately.

As soon as Miao Kunsheng heard that the cadres of Zhouli Township did not have a holiday, they were all in Bao Village, Chen Guan and Yu Kecheng were also in the township, and when they went to Zhouli Village, their faces looked good, and they said to Qiu Mingxia: "Make a call to Secretary Chen, see where he is, I will go over with Director Chang, and let him lead him to see the villagers!" ”

Qiu Mingxia asked the leaders to sit down in the conference room and have a cup of tea.

Chang Xin waved his hand and said no need, hurry up and call Chen Guan!

Qiu Mingxia ran back to the office to call Chen Guan.

When they received the call, Chen Guan and Yu Kecheng were leading Yi Jingfu, a technician from the township water conservancy station, Feng Changqing, the party secretary of Zhouli Village, and Guo Yunding, the village head, to walk around Zhouli Street to inspect the water supply and drainage project lines on the spot.

As soon as he heard that Miao Kunsheng, secretary of the county party committee, had really come to Zhouli Township, the township mayor Yu Kecheng glanced at Chen Guan and felt that Secretary Chen's prediction was too accurate.

Without saying anything, Chen Guan led Yu Kecheng, Yi Jingfu, Feng Changqing, and Guo Yunding to hurry back and go to the township government to see Secretary Miao.

When he saw Miao Kunsheng, Chen Guan said: "Oyo, Secretary Miao, I said that the magpie screamed this morning, which distinguished guest is coming, it turned out that Secretary Miao personally came to Zhouli Township to inspect." Welcome Secretary Miao! Welcome Director Chang! Welcome leaders and journalists! ”

As he spoke, Chen Guan took three steps and two steps, stepped in front of Miao Kunsheng, stretched out his hands, held Miao Kunsheng's hand tightly, and said sincerely: "Secretary Miao, I am young and have just arrived, many things need to be learned from scratch, I look forward to the stars and the moon, and I hope that you can come to the township to see and guide you." I've finally been looking forward to you today, so I'll be able to report to you in person. ”

Chen Guan looked sincere, and what he said was sincere, Miao Kunsheng's already softened face finally had a smile, and he said very tolerantly: "Secretary Chen, I also thought that you had just arrived, and you were so young that you were a little uneasy, so I took the time to take a look." Okay, take me to see the folks first, and then I'll listen to your report! ”

Chen Guan said yes, and then asked Miao Kunsheng to get in the car, and shouted to Yu Kecheng to let Xiao Li drive the jeep out, and he and Yu Kecheng squeezed on the jeep and led the way in front.

The jeep drove to Zhouli Village.

After getting out of the car, Chen Guan took the first step to open the door for Miao Kunsheng, and after Miao Kunsheng got out of the car, Chen Guan introduced that there was an old man in Zhouli Village, named Hou Ailian, born in 1920, and is 76 years old this year. The old man's wife died in the Huaihai Battle of the Liberation War, and his son also joined the army when he grew up, and he was an anti-aircraft artillery soldier who died on the battlefield to resist US aggression and aid Vietnam. The old man Hou Ailian is a respected martyr and a five-guarantee household. However, although the old man is old, he rarely enjoys the care of the village, and now he volunteers to sweep the roads in the village every day.

When Miao Kunsheng heard this, he said: "Such an old man deserves to be respected. Let's go, take me to see her old man's house! ”

Chen Guan didn't need Feng Changqing and Guo Yunding to lead the way at all, he walked in front and led Miao Kunsheng towards a small courtyard.

Yu Kecheng took out a box of moon cakes, a mention of Wulongyu specialty mountain delicacies, a mention of Wulongyu specialty grains, a bag of rice, a bag of noodles, and a pot of oil from the trunk of the jeep, and asked Xiao Li, Yi Jingfu, Feng Changqing, and Guo Yunding to take it and follow behind.

This was all arranged in the morning, and Chen Guan explained that in case Secretary Miao came, Yu Kecheng would be in charge and bring these condolences.

Chen Guan heard about Miao Kunsheng's style and called his pulse.

This is a small courtyard at the time of the land reform, the upper room is three adobe wall ridged tile houses, and two wing rooms are used as kitchens, and the courtyard wall is an earthen fence made of rammed earth.

In the middle of the yard there was a hawthorn tree, with a trunk as thick as a bowl, and it was luxuriant, full of dark red fruits.

The small courtyard was cleaned up neatly, and against the courtyard wall at the door were a few big brooms and shovels used by the old man to sweep the road.

When the guests entered the door, the old man Hou Yulian also came out of the upper room, wearing a black dress and pants, and a handkerchief on her gray hair.

Chen Guan hurriedly stepped forward to support the old man Hou Ailian, and said loudly: "Auntie, Secretary Miao of the county party committee sees that you are here!" ”

Although Hou Ailian said that she was 76 years old, her body was very tough, and when she heard this, she glanced at Miao Kunsheng and the others who were standing in the courtyard, and said to Chen Guan: "God, why is Secretary Miao here?" Hurry up and let me boil water and cook! ”

Such a simple old man, Miao Kunsheng was also moved, stepped forward and grabbed the old man's other arm, and helped the old man to the middle of the courtyard with Chen Guan.

Yu Kecheng hurriedly went into the house and took three small bamboo chairs, let the old man Hou Ailian and Secretary Miao sit down face to face, and let Chang Xin, member of the Standing Committee of the county party committee and director of the county party committee office, sit next to Miao Kunsheng.

The secretary of the county party committee is here, naturally there is no Chen Guan and their seats, and several people are standing behind Miao Kunsheng.

Two reporters from the county television station took up their cameras, Xiucai from the communications group of the county party committee took out a camera, and a reporter from the radio station also took a small tape recorder and stood beside Miao Kunsheng seemingly casually.

Miao Kunsheng took Hou Ailian's hand and opened the family affair affectionately. First, I asked the old man about his high life this year, then he asked whether the village had implemented the five guarantees, and then he asked the old man if there were any difficulties in his life that needed to be solved.

How many years has the old man Hou Ailian volunteered to sweep the roads in the village, with a noble character, where would she be willing to cause trouble to the village and the township, and said that the children in the village treat her very well, and there is no difficulty in life. She is now smart enough to cook for herself. Secretary Miao is so busy, so he doesn't have to worry about her as an old woman.

Miao Kunsheng said affectionately: "Auntie, your family has made sacrifices and contributions to the revolution, and taking care of your later life is the unshirkable responsibility of governments at all levels in Mingshui County!" If there is any difficulty, just tell me, I will solve it for you! You sacrificed a son, and the descendants of Mingshui are all your sons. I am the secretary of the county party committee, and I should take care of your life. From now on, I, Miao Kunsheng, will be your son, the son of the people of Mingshui! ”

The last time Chen Guan ate at Shuiquan, he heard Dang Xiushan ridicule Miao Kunsheng for thinking that he was the son of the people of Mingshui, and at that time he thought that the chief designer said that he was the son of the Chinese people, and Miao Kunsheng was more than a gourd painting scoop, and he dared to learn to say that he was the son of the people of Mingshui. At that time, I also felt that what Miao Kunsheng said was a bit numb. But at the scene, I heard Miao Kunsheng say to the old man Hou Ailian that he was her son and the son of the people of Mingshui, but he didn't feel that there was anything fleshy, as if the environment was different, and the feeling was different.

The secretary of the county party committee said that he was his son, can the old man Hou Ailian not be excited?

At this moment, Miao Kunsheng, secretary of the county party committee, and Hou Ailian, the martyr of Zhouli Village, Zhouli Township, and the old man of Wubao, are close, and even connected!

When saying goodbye, Chen Guan took out 500 yuan from his pocket and quietly gave it to Miao Kunsheng.

Miao Kunsheng glanced back at Chen Guan, didn't make a sound, turned around and stuffed 500 yuan into the old man Hou Ailian's hand, saying that he came in a hurry, and he didn't prepare more things, and the 500 yuan was left for the old man, which was regarded as his filial piety to his mother as a son. It's the Mid-Autumn Festival, I wish the elderly good health, happiness and longevity!

Chen Guan and Yu Kecheng put all the moon cakes, specialties, and rice and flour oil they brought in front of the old man, saying that Secretary Miao came to visit the old man, which was Secretary Miao's heart.

The old man Hou Ailian's tears of excitement led Miao Kunsheng's hand reluctantly, nagging Secretary Miao to have more time to take a look!