Mr. Zhou's evaluation of his old colleague is too conservative.

This duke is not only not afraid of things, but simply daring. "On Seeking Truth from Facts" not only appeared in the newspaper, but also the layout position was very eye-catching, as if it was afraid that people would not see it, and it also added an "editor's note" with hundreds of words sprinkled with enthusiasm, and it was about to catch up with the commentators.

As a result, the matter became a big fuss and immediately caused an uproar in the province. The next day immediately attracted a refutation of the article, and in the same section, thousands of words long, wantonly accused Yan Liu and the others of distorting the facts and talking nonsense. Next, the refuting articles are one after another, and the choice of words and sentences is becoming more and more severe, and the platform is constantly put on the line, saying that it is a blatant opposition to the central theoretical policy and will never be allowed. In the following article, he pointed out that the two authors of "On Seeking Truth from Facts" are grassroots cadres who have been punished by party discipline for making mistakes, and their intentions cannot be questioned.

"N Province Daily" is the most authoritative newspaper in the province and ranks first in the country. There was such an uproar, and the Baozhou area and Xiangyang County were naturally even more like boiling a pot. The names of Yan Yucheng and Liu Jincai became household names within a few days.

The strange thing is that no matter the leaders of the region or the county, they didn't talk to Yan Yucheng and Liu Jincai, even the most private chat, and all the people were carefully avoiding this matter and these two people.

Neither party could sit still.

The bomb has been dropped, but there is no movement around, and things are not quite right.

The old rule, talk to Mr. Zhou and ask for an idea.

At the time of the meeting, Mr. Zhou was conversing with Yoo Jun in Russian.

The Russian tone is low and very tongue-twisting, especially the names of people, there is a long list, such as "Mir", "Zhov", "Sky" and the like, like tongue twisters, which makes Liu Jun's head as big as a fight. After talking for a moment, even my tongue became numb.

Yan Yucheng couldn't bear it anymore and said, "Teacher, it's so leisurely." ”

Mr. Zhou smiled slightly: "The two of you are only here at this moment, and they can be regarded as stable." ”

Both of them were stunned, and then shook their heads and smiled bitterly.

"My heart is like a cat's paws, where can I still hold it?"

"Please sit, please sit, don't be impatient."

Mr. Zhou has a good time, and he has the demeanor of a general who is covered by a quilt when the sky falls, which makes Yan Yucheng and Liu Jincai feel a lot more at ease.

Liu Jun secretly wondered in his heart, what kind of inside information did Mr. Fei get, so he was so peaceful? Thinking about it, I don't think it's right, what inside information can he get from a "reactionary academic authority" who has not taken off his hat?

"Xiaojun, pour tea for Uncle Yan and your father."

The master went out, and the husband called Liu Jun.

"Oh."

"The dwelling is simple, a cup of tea is a meal, it's not strange to be slow!"

The gentleman became more and more relaxed and dropped his book bag.

Yan Yucheng and Liu Jincai glanced at each other, and they didn't know what kind of medicine Mr. Zhou was selling in his gourd.

"Teacher, what news do you have from that old colleague from the provincial newspaper?"

"Nope."

Mr. Zhou shook his head.

Yan Yucheng was shocked and said hurriedly: "Is it going to be a bad thing?" ”

Mr. Zhou smiled: "I don't know if it's bad or not." All I know is that the old colleague continues to be his editor in the provincial newspaper, but I haven't heard of what he is going to do. ”

The two, no, it was the three of them, including Liu Jun, and they all let out a long sigh.

The matter is obvious, the editor who published the article and added the editor's note has not moved, and it is estimated that the two authors will not have much problem for the time being.

"You're just in time, I've written another article, you see."

"Huh?"

Liu Jincai was taken aback.

Mr. Zhou glanced at Liu Jincai, a little displeased.

Yan Yucheng smiled and said, "The teacher's article must be a big deal. ”

"Don't dare to be generous. Since others are menacing, you can't be a turtle with a shrunken head and avoid fighting. ”

Yan Yucheng slapped his palms and said, "That's right." There was no turning back from the bow. Since I have done the first year of junior high school, I am not afraid to do the fifteenth. ”

"Okay."

Mr. Zhou was amazed, and said to Liu Jincai: "Jincai, you have just entered the official career, and it is difficult for you to encounter this kind of wind and rain." But you have to remember that since you have come to this circle, it is not so easy to get out. Those who are engaged in politics must not only understand the general situation, advance and retreat clearly, but also have the courage to move forward at critical moments in order to achieve great things. ”

Liu Jincai blushed and said humbly: "I understand." It's really a conversation with you, and it's better than reading a book for ten years. ”

"Hehe, don't shoot any sycophants, let's read the article first."

The second article written by Mr. Zhou is entitled "On Seeking Truth from Facts Again". It is about the same length as "On Seeking Truth from Facts", and it is also seven or eight pages and about 2,000 words. Citing scriptures and classics, he refuted the crusade articles published in the provincial newspaper recently. The arguments are sufficient, the writing is rigorous, and it is everyone's handwriting.

"Teacher, good article."

Since he was determined to fight to the end, Yan Yucheng didn't dodge and dodge.

"Good article indeed."

Liu Jincai also nodded in agreement.

Mr. Zhou was a little proud, this old master never concealed his likes and dislikes. I don't know if he will be such a virtue after becoming the executive vice president of the Party School of the Provincial Party Committee. Maybe he is just acting so rashly in front of the person he trusts the most, and when he is in a high position, he will naturally pay attention to reining in his edge.

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"On Seeking Truth from Facts Again" was published as a journal, but there was no editor's note. It is estimated that "On Seeking Truth from Facts" has attracted enough attention, and now that Yan Yucheng and Liu Jincai have become celebrities in the theoretical circles of N Province, there is no need to solemnly promote it.

Yan Yucheng and Liu Jincai's hanging hearts first let go of half of themselves.

Regardless of the shock caused by the second article, the fact that the provincial newspaper was published proves that the top management allowed such a dissenting opinion.

Seeing that these two punished grassroots cadres refused to stop, the theoretical circles of Province N became even more lively. For a time, the articles of refutation were overwhelming, and they could not squeeze the pages of the provincial newspapers, so they went to the party newspapers of various regions, and some monthly magazines with strong theoretical surnames also added extra issues.

And Xiangyang County finally had some reaction, although this reaction was so cautious and trembling.

The person assigned to come forward directly was Zhang Mulin, director of the Revolutionary Committee of the Red Flag Commune.

Director Zhang found Liu Jincai and smiled before speaking.

"Jincai, what's the busy?"

Liu Jincai was in his office looking at some of the commune's ledgers, while Liu Jun was sitting on a small bench in the corner and making up "Dialectical Materialism and Historical Materialism".

Since you have the heart to be a yaini, you have to think of letting Lao Tzu take the position first. In the coming period, whether the cadres have a solid theoretical foundation can also directly affect the speed of progress in their careers. Although Liu Jincai doesn't have to rely on Liu Jun's help, as a son, accumulating more capital is not a bad thing, and it may come in handy between emergencies.

"Director Zhang, please take a seat."

Liu Jincai hurriedly stood up, gave Zhang Mulin a seat, and poured tea.

This is not all face-saving work, aside from Zhang Mulin's identity as the number one, Liu Jincai is hospitable. Besides, Zhang Mulin is an honest man, and the two of them don't have any big problems.

Zhang Mulin glanced at Liu Jun, and then stopped paying attention.

With Liu Jun's age, it will not be enough for others to take precautions for a while.

Liu Jun expected that he must have come to Liu Jincai to talk about the provincial newspaper article, but he wanted to see how this honest man could speak.

"Director Zhang, what are your instructions?"

Liu Jincai smiled, sat opposite Zhang Mulin, and handed over a "flying pigeon".

"Ah, Jincai, don't laugh at me, I'm ...... What instructions can I have? ”

Zhang Mulin was obviously a little cramped.

Alas, an honest person is an honest person, and his position is obviously oppressive, but in front of Liu Jincai, he seems to be very restrained. In his mind, Liu Jincai is already a well-known and powerful character in the province, and he can't distinguish between the inferior and the inferior based on his position alone.

Liu Jincai understood Zhang Mulin's thoughts, but he couldn't help but feel a little ashamed in his heart. After all, this is all the credit of Mr. Zhou.

"Director Zhang, you also know my surname, if there is anything, you just have to say."

"Ah, no...... It's okay, just talk about it...... Well, Jincai, you...... The two articles you and Director Yan published in the provincial newspaper, hmm...... What does this mean? ”

Liu Jun tried his best to hold back a laugh and shook his head secretly.

This Director Zhang is really not eloquent.

"It's not interesting, it's just to talk about what is in your heart. Whatever comes to mind, I write it out. What does Director Zhang think? ”

Alas, Dad, don't bully honest people like this. Aren't you playing a trick on Director Zhang?

Liu Jun despised Lao Tzu a little in his heart!

"Ah, yes, well written...... Ah, no, no, I didn't mean that...... I mean, it's very well written......"

Zhang Mulin really hit the plan, and praised it casually, and immediately realized that something was wrong, didn't he agree with Liu Jincai's opinion? This was not a joke, so he immediately denied it again, and he was in a hurry for a while.

Liu Jincai couldn't help laughing and comforted: "Director Zhang, you don't have to be nervous, just chat casually, there are no outsiders anyway." Don't worry, if I don't say it, no one else will know. ”

"yes, yes, it's just casual talk, casual talk......"

Cold sweat came down on Zhang Mulin's head, and he couldn't help but reach out to wipe it.

Yoo Jun felt sorry for him in his heart. People dare to publish articles in provincial newspapers, what is it to deal with two sentences in your mouth? As for being so nervous? This official deserves it, what is it...... It's so depressing!

Liu Jincai was more alert than his son, and asked, "Director Zhang, do you have any opinion on this article I wrote?" ”

Zhang Mulin also realized his gaffe, took two puffs of cigarette, calmed down, and said: "Jincai, we are also old colleagues, if I have something to say, I will say it directly, if you say something wrong, don't take it to heart." ”

"Director Zhang, don't worry."

Liu Jincai nodded solemnly.

"Jincai, someone above asked me to ask you, why did you write such an article and send it to the provincial newspaper?"

At this time, even Liu Jun became alert.

Maybe Zhang Mulin was honest, maybe he didn't dare to involve himself in this matter, but he bluntly said that someone from above wanted to ask. Although the director of the commune was not a big official, with Zhang Mulin's cautious surname, he wanted to instruct him to get involved in this matter, and the so-called "person above" had a lot of background. Xing may be one of Cui Xiuhe and Wang Benqing.

Liu Jincai didn't rush to answer, smoked a cigarette, thought about it, and then said, "Director Zhang, I don't know who asked you to ask, and I don't want to know." You tell that person that I am a member of the Party and have the right to express my own opinions. ”

Dad, it should be that citizens have the right to freedom of speech. As it is said in the Constitution, this theoretical level needs to be improved.

Liu Jun corrected it to his father in his heart.

Zhang Mulin nodded and stood up.

The person above didn't explain anything in detail, just wanted him to come to find out, and when Zhang Mulin got such a sentence, he could make a difference. After taking two steps, it seemed inappropriate to feel that I had just walked away, and I looked back and wanted to say something.

Liu Jincai smiled and waved his hand, Zhang Mulin also smiled, and didn't say anything after all.