The provincial first meeting hall, which has been prepared for several days, was finally held. This meeting was specially convened to welcome the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, which had already held two special meetings and made full preparations for the arrival of the research group. Today's meeting has two meanings: First, we should once again unify our voice, emphasize the discipline of investigation and investigation, and unify everyone's ideological understanding on the same line. In addition, I also want to take this opportunity to thoroughly understand the next step of the CPPCC's work, so that the CPPCC members can have an ideological preparation.

The meeting was presided over by Feng Peiming, chairman of the CPPCC, and the secretariat had invited Xia Wentian and other veteran comrades to attend the meeting as observers, and some representatives of the education circles in the provincial capital were also invited.

But at the appointed time, Xia Wentian was still missing, and the car sent to pick him up came back, saying that there was no one at home, the mobile phone was turned off, and he couldn't be contacted. Shu Boyang said: "If you don't wait, Chairman Xia won't not come." ”

Feng Peiming glanced at Shu Boyang dissatisfiedly: "Now that the meeting is in place, we can't delay everyone's time because of one person." After that, he began to speak with a serious expression.

Feng Peiming's speech today has three meanings: First, he expressed his ardent expectation for the arrival of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and said: "The fact that the CPPCC National Committee has sent a research group to our province for investigation and study shows that the CPPCC National Committee is very concerned about the educational work of our province, and that our province's higher education has made great progress and accumulated rich experience after years of development. Especially in the past five years, the cause of higher education, like the economy of Jiangbei, has been plugged into the wings of take-off. The achievements made in the past five years are obvious to all, and the leap development in the past five years has made Jiangbei's colleges and universities walk in the forefront of the country, and has provided rich experience for the reform and development of colleges and universities across the country......"

At the second level, he placed high hopes on the three members who participated in the national research group, asking them to live up to the high expectations of the provincial party committee and the provincial government, and the great trust of the provincial CPPCC.

The three members selected to participate in the research team are the focus of today's meeting, Li Jiangbei sat in the middle of the front row, from the moment he received the notice of the meeting, he was thinking, what tone will he set, what kind of mission will he shoulder? At this time, listening to Feng Peiming's passionate words, repeatedly emphasizing the need to highlight achievements, Li Jiangbei's brows furrowed. These days, he has prepared 13 questions, of which only two talk about the achievements of Jiangbei higher education, and the remaining 11 are all about problems or shortcomings. He glanced at the other two delegates beside him, who were taking notes with pens in their hands, their expressions attentive. Li Jiangbei is very familiar with these two committee members, one is Professor Lin of the Party School of the Jiangbei Provincial Party Committee, an expert in administrative science. The other is Professor Liu of Jiangbei Normal University, an expert in linguistics, and he is called "Liu Yuyu" in the circle. Thinking of the words and deeds of these two people on weekdays, Li Jiangbei thought that this investigation might be contrary to the CPPCC, and he was afraid that he would be alone.

Thinking so, he set his eyes on the face of Shu Boyang, who was seated on the rostrum, and Shu Boyang looked calm and calm, and he couldn't see anything abnormal. Li Jiangbei retracted his gaze and began to record seriously.

Feng Peiming's second meaning was finally finished, he coughed, picked up the water glass, looked around the venue, looked at it very confidently for a while, and then stayed on Li Jiangbei's face for a while, then drank water, and then spoke.

The third layer that Feng Peiming wants to talk about is the current situation of higher education in Jiangbei, especially the corruption case of Kong Qingyun at Jiangbei University, and the possible negative impact of this case on Jiangbei's higher education circles. Before the meeting, Feng Peiming consulted Jin Ziyang, member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, on this issue. Jin Ziyang did not say anything specific about the case, but he said: "I believe that this incident will have a great impact on the higher education circles in Jiangbei, and the corruption in the higher education circles is no longer a secret, nor is it impossible to expose it, it is a turbid current mixed in our higher education cause, and the provincial party committee is very determined to clear this turbid current, and the CPPCC must play a positive role in this regard." ”

Based on this, Feng Peiming concluded that the provincial party committee had already determined the case of Kong Qingyun. Since Jin Ziyang used the word "corruption", it shows that Kong Qingyun has ......

Feng Peiming was about to speak, the door of the conference room was quietly pushed open, and a secretary of the conference office came in first, Feng Peiming hated others interrupting him at a critical moment, and just wanted to reprimand, he saw a shadow behind the secretary.

The light on Feng Peiming's face disappeared instantly, he hesitated for a while, got up reluctantly, and rushed to the door and said, "Hurry up and ask Old Xia to take a seat." ”

Xia Wentian glanced at the venue, nodded politely at Feng Peiming, and found a seat at the back of the venue and sat down.

Feng Peiming's face was a little stiff, and it took a long time to recover from the shock, thinking to himself, why did he appear at this time?

Li Jiangbei continued to hang his head, brushing and writing something in his notebook, as if he was unaware of Xia Wentian's presence.

continued to speak, Feng Peiming became unnatural, at least, the confidence was not as strong as just now, and his voice was not as loud as just now, he said a few words hastily, and he didn't know what he said specifically. But there is one thing he is very sober, about Kong Qingyun, about Jiangbei University, he didn't say a word.

The meeting then discussed, and around Feng Peiming's speech just now, the committee members expressed their views. Professor Liu of Normal University is a typical nerd, although he also wrote it down in his notebook just now, Feng Peiming said nothing but did not write down a word. He was the first to speak, and he talked about the treatment of college teachers. He said: "In the past few years of reform and opening up, the income of workers in other industries has increased, and the living standards have also been greatly improved. Only teachers are pitiful, and although wages are rising, the increase in wages is really chilling compared to the increase in prices. Taking himself as an example, he said that in the past, his housing conditions were considered to be at the top level in Jinjiang City, with a family of three and 58 square meters. Now, the old couple lives in 65 square meters, although it is 7 square meters more, but compared with the overall housing conditions in Jinjiang City, it is obviously at the bottom. "Housing prices are soaring, prices are soaring, I am a professor, I have suffered all my life, and I can't afford to buy a house, what else is the attraction of the teaching profession?"

According to the developer's policy, his old house could not be replaced with a bedroom in the new house, and he was not happy to move to the suburbs, so he sent his complaint to the meeting.

Li Jiangbei found that when Professor Liu talked about this, Shu Boyang kept glancing at Professor Liu, but Professor Liu was probably too blocked in his heart, and he didn't care if it was appropriate to complain at such a meeting, so he didn't pay attention at all.

The next speaker was Professor Lin from the Party School of the Provincial Party Committee. Professor Lin is worthy of being a party school, and his political level is high, and he followed Feng Peiming's words and talked about three points in depth. However, the atmosphere in the meeting was a bit chaotic, and several members of the committee who attended the meeting as observers did not seem to like to listen to Professor Lin's talk about this, so they actually wrote a note and passed it on. Li Jiangbei took the note and looked at it, which read: What are the criteria for selecting committee members this time, and why are members of private universities not qualified to participate? There is also a note that reads: Colleges and universities at different levels enjoy different policies, and Jiangbei University enjoys the most preferential policies for this relocation, while Yangtze University has not even been able to implement the teaching address so far, why not talk about this problem?

After reading a few photos in a row, Li Jiangbei didn't dare to look at them, and he finally understood that the committee members who came today all came with problems, and if this meeting was not well controlled, it would become a grievance meeting and a problem reflection meeting. Just as he was hesitating to upload the note, a hand suddenly reached over and took the note from his hand. Li Jiangbei raised his head and saw Shu Boyang's gaze on his face.

Shu Boyang seemed to blame him, and seemed to be secretly reminding him.

Li Jiangbei only spoke for three minutes that day, and on one issue, the responsibility of committee members.

He said: "CPPCC members represent the broad masses of the people, and whether they make suggestions or proposals, they must reflect the aspirations of the masses. In particular, under the current situation, it is all the more necessary to give full play to the advantages of CPPCC members, strengthen ties and cooperation with all sectors of society, promptly reflect the true situation in all quarters and the aspirations and demands of different groups, promote the resolution of hot issues of concern to the masses, and safeguard the legitimate interests of the masses. Members of the higher education circles should always put the cause of higher education in the first place, dare to reflect on the problems existing in the development of higher education, and dare to expose the shortcomings. The purpose of exposing the shortcomings is to help the best to find deficiencies and solve problems, to put it bluntly, the disclosure of shortcomings is also for development, in order to better promote and promote the cause of higher education. ”

Li Jiangbei's speech caused a commotion in the meeting hall, and there was a buzz in the audience; because it was a discussion, Feng Peiming, who was sitting on the rostrum, could not say anything; later, when he saw that the topic of the committee members was getting farther and farther, he reminded: "Everyone should not go off topic, talk one by one, and pay attention to the order of the venue." ”

The meeting lasted for nearly three hours, and the committee members attending the meeting as observers really raised a lot of sharp questions, among which some members pointed out that Jiangbei University, as the highest university in Jiangbei Province, had mysteriously disappeared its president, and there were many rumors in society, and that President Kong Qingyun was also a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and that the CPPCC should come forward to clarify the facts and resist the rumors.

Feng Peiming said very seriously: "This issue is not within the scope of today's discussion, what happened to Kong Qingyun, the Commission for Discipline Inspection will give you an explanation." ”

As soon as these words came out, the audience was solemn, and at any time and on any occasion, as long as the Commission for Discipline Inspection was mentioned, it always gave people rich associations.

Xia Wentian, who was sitting in the audience, moved his facial expression a few times, but in the end he still chose to remain silent, and when the meeting was about to end, Feng Peiming asked for his opinion: "What instructions does Xia Lao have?" ”

Xia Wentian stood up, glanced at the venue again, and said: "First of all, I will review with you, I am late for the meeting today, and I am stuck in traffic on the road from the hospital to this side, but this is not a reason, please criticize." After listening to all of you's speeches, I was very moved, and they all said that CPPCC members are a false name, but I don't think so, and today's speeches prove that every member of the CPPCC National Committee is thinking and seriously thinking about problems, and this is good, and it shows that our CPPCC members are aware of the responsibility on their shoulders and are doing their best to perform their duties. If you want to ask me if I have any instructions, no, there is one expectation, four words: seek truth from facts. ”

Li Jiangbei later learned that Xia Wentian was late that day, and it was really a traffic jam on the road that was delayed. Xia Wentian suffers from hyperlipidemia, and this day happened to be the day when he went to the hospital for a routine examination, and he didn't want to take the bus, so he took a taxi by himself, but he was half an hour late.

On this day, Li Jiangbei received a letter that was quietly given to him by a committee member after the meeting. didn't bother to look at it on the road, and when he returned home, Li Jiangbei immediately opened the letter, looked at it, and his sunny face sank.

The letter, written jointly by 12 teachers of Yangtze University, reflected in detail the various unfair treatment that Yangtze University has encountered since its founding, especially after the conflict of interest with its partner, Jiangbei Business School, the relevant parties did not follow legal procedures, but listened to the unilateral rhetoric of Jiangbei Business School, forcibly expelled Yangtze University from its original site, and sent more than 5,000 students to study in an abandoned warehouse. And that's not even counting the fact that the land purchased by Yangtze University at a huge cost was taken back by the land department because of the illegal procedures for running the university, and the bank froze all the loans of the university, resulting in the first phase of the project, which was originally scheduled to be completed this year, coming to naught. The letter called on the relevant parties to take positive measures to ascertain the focus of the conflict between Yangtze University and Jiangbei Business School as soon as possible, properly resolve this remaining problem, and let the students return to campus as soon as possible.

Although the letter was written very tactfully, there was an emotion that could not be concealed between the lines. Li Jiangbei could feel that this emotion was anger, anger, and a kind of pain that had to be vomited. He knows a little about the situation of Yangtze University, and he has also investigated some information before and after the cooperation with Jiangbei Business School. He personally believes that Yangtze University was originally an experimental field for the development of private universities in Jiangbei Province, a very promising experimental field, but unfortunately this experimental field was not planted well, which made people spoil.

What to do? Li Jiangbei thought about it for a long time, and felt that this problem could not be left to him, and the letter made it very clear that if it was not handled properly, the teachers and students of Yangtze University would further petition until the problem was completely resolved. Thinking of the scene he saw at the dock a few days ago, as well as the flyer that Lu Yu gave him, Li Jiangbei's inner uneasiness became more and more serious.

Yangtze University is a buried in Jiangbei universities, if not eliminated as soon as possible, it will lead to a series of troubles, if not done well, will hurt the aorta of Jiangbei higher education.

This is not a good thing, no matter what, this ** must be eliminated!

How can it be ruled out? Li Jiangbei calmed down again and began to think about good strategies. However, in the face of the chaotic reality, he really couldn't think of any good way, and his mind was troubled by many strange and strange things that had happened in the Jiangbei higher education circles over the years.

After thinking about it alone for a while, Li Jiangbei called his assistant Xiao Su and advised: "You immediately start investigating Yangtze University, and from the day it was founded, you must be meticulous and complete." Xiao Su had already realized the seriousness of the problem from Li Jiangbei's face, and he said with confidence: "Professor, please rest assured, I will definitely bring you the most authentic information." ”

Xiao Su walked for a long time, but Li Jiangbei's tense nerve still couldn't relax, he picked up the phone and wanted to call Zhou Zhengqun. At this time, he really wanted to have a good talk with Zhou Zhengqun and exchange ideas with each other, including about Kong Qingyun, and he also wanted to know more news from Zhou Zhengqun's mouth. After all, Qingyun has a very close relationship with him, and he is the helmsman of Jiangbei University, and if his affairs are not implemented for a day, the giant ship of Jiangda will not be stable for a day.

Jiang Da must not have any more turmoil-

Halfway through the call, his hand suddenly stopped, and Shu Boyang reminded him somehow in his ears: "Comrade Qingyun's affairs involve all aspects, I heard that Secretary Pang is also stumped, I think, we still don't put pressure on Vice Governor Zhou, after all, the relationship between Vice Governor Zhou and Xia Lao is a hurdle that no one can overcome." ”

Li Jiangbei hesitated, this hurdle really can't be crossed, and it can't be crossed, then, according to the organizational principle, Zhengqun should be avoided, at least, he can't take the initiative to inquire into the case.

was making a difficulty, the mobile phone on the other side rang, Li Jiangbei picked up the mobile phone and saw that it happened to be Zhou Zhengqun calling, and he excitedly answered the phone and said, "I'm at home, is there anything wrong?" ”

"Come out and sit down and have a cup of tea."

"Good!" Li Jiangbei asked for the address, and walked out without bothering to change his clothes. Half an hour later, he came to a tea house called Qingshui Pavilion, where Zhou Zhengqun was already waiting.

"How's it going?" Zhou Zhengqun didn't look like he was in a hurry, and his face was calm.

"What else, cliché."

As soon as he heard the words "cliché," Zhou Zhengqun knew that Li Jiangbei was dissatisfied with today's meeting. However, he did not continue to ask this question, and as soon as the CPPCC meeting ended, someone reported the situation to him. In fact, he could imagine that Feng Peiming held this meeting for one purpose, to let the committee members sing praises in unison. Zhou Zhengqun has no objection to singing praises, the question is, with so many questions piled up in front of you, will the committee members sing according to your will?

"I just came out of Secretary Pang's." Zhou Zhengqun said suddenly.

Li Jiangbei was secretly shocked, it is said that this is a secret between senior leaders, and Zhou Zhengqun should not say it.

"What, don't you want to hear what Secretary Pang talked to me about?"

Li Jiangbei thought for a while and said, "I don't want to." ”

"Falsehood." Zhou Zhengqun laughed loudly, "When did you say something against your will, do you really want to or are you afraid that I won't talk about it?" ”

"Both." Li Jiangbei told the truth.

"Hehe, I said, if you, Commissioner Li, are not interested in these, then it will be strange. I can't tell you that though. ”

While talking, the waiter held the tea, which was the favorite drink of Tieguanyin for the two. Li Jiangbei took a sip, the taste is really mellow, this pot of tea, the price is definitely not expensive. "You're not looking for me to be poor, are you?" He picked up his teacup and asked with a smirk. The smile on Zhou Zhengqun's face made him ask back, and after a long time, he held the teacup and said, "There is something I want to check with you." ”

"What's the matter?" Li Jiangbei suddenly became alert.

"Is Comrade Qingyun collecting calligraphy and paintings?"

"Collecting calligraphy and paintings?" The vigilance on Li Jiangbei's face turned into suspicion, he had been a colleague with Qingyun for many years, and he had never heard of him having this hobby.

"Why, he'......"

"Don't think about it yet, just tell me, yes or no?"

Li Jiangbei shook his head slowly, and when he saw Zhou Zhengqun staring at him suspiciously, he said again: "I'm really not sure about this, this kind of pure personal hobby, it is difficult for others to know." ”

"He didn't even hide it from you?"

"Nope." Li Jiangbei shook his head firmly, "It's not that he hid it, it's that I haven't heard of him having this hobby at all." ”

"That's weird......" Zhou Zhengqun seemed to be talking to himself, after speaking, he took a sip of tea and raised his eyebrows, "Forget it, don't talk about it, let's talk about you, how are you prepared?" ”

Li Jiangbei knew that Zhou Zhengqun had something on his mind, and this matter must be related to calligraphy and painting, but he didn't ask. At any time, on any occasion, you must remember your identity, this is Li Jiangbei's principle of life, although he and Zhou Zhengqun can talk about everything, but that is under the premise that Zhou Zhengqun is willing, Zhou Zhengqun does not want to say or is inconvenient to say, he has never pretended not to be interested.

In fact, in his heart, he longed to talk about this topic all night until dawn.

Li Jiangbei briefly talked about the situation he had prepared, and when he saw Zhou Zhengqun frowning from time to time, he asked a little uncertainly: "What, I'm not in the right direction?" ”

"It's not that you're in the wrong direction, the key is to look at the direction of the research team. Jiangbei, you are a person who dares to tell the truth, which I respect, but sometimes telling the truth is taboo, and if you don't do it well, it will affect the overall situation. To tell you the truth, Secretary Pang and I are also worried about this, so far, I really don't know, is it right or wrong to let you participate in this research group? ”

"Why, you doubt me too?"

"This has nothing to do with suspicion, I still say the same thing, you will take it yourself, but there is one, you can't poke everything up. You have to remember that you are not representing yourself this time, but Jiangbei Province, and if you get into too much trouble because of your uprightness, I, the vice governor, will not be able to resist it. ”

"You're ringing a wake-up call for me?"

"You must knock when you should knock, who made you Li Jiangbei a person with a criminal record."

Li Jiangbei's head lowered to the ground, this sentence sounded casual, but it was actually said by Zhou Zhengqun after deep thought. In a survey last year, because Li Jiangbei ignored the opposition of Zhou Zhengqun and others, he poked out the debt figures of colleges and universities in Jiangbei Province, and the turmoil has not subsided until now.

There are some things that the two of them agree on, and some things that they don't. As the vice governor in charge of education, Zhou Zhengqun considered not just a certain aspect, but a comprehensive. It is necessary not only to develop, but also to avoid problems, it is best not to have problems, and no one to replace them, I am afraid that they will not be able to do so thoroughly. And what Li Jiangbei pursues is precisely comprehensive.

The two drank a pot of tea, the time was almost up, and when they were about to leave, Zhou Zhengqun suddenly remembered one more thing: "By the way, I almost forgot about it." From tomorrow, you move back to the school office. ”

"Why?" Li Jiangbei was puzzled, what Zhou Zhengqun said today was always unexpected, and he couldn't figure it out.

"No why, that's what I ask of you."

"This ......"

"You have to obey when you should obey, I have already said hello to the school, and I will move tomorrow."