On the long hair in the conference room, while there were still about ten minutes before leaving the meeting, Zhou Wangnan, director of the Municipal Finance Bureau, held a cigarette and sat with several familiar bureau leaders chatting.

"Lao Zhou, do you have any ideas for next year's National People's Congress?"

Zhang Lisong, director of the Land Bureau, asked casually while smoking a cigarette.

In addition to Chen Yang, the acting mayor, the Huahai Municipal Government now has six deputy mayors in charge of it, plus an assistant to the mayor, which should be the configuration of the main leadership team of the municipal government.

The age of the members of Huahai's current team is generally relatively young, except for Peng Weiguo, deputy mayor of the Standing Committee. And Peng Weiguo is going to retire to the second line early next year, and there is already news in the city, saying that Gao Ming, secretary of the municipal party committee, has talked to Lao Peng, and is ready to let him serve as deputy director of the Municipal People's Congress, such as the director of the National Development and Reform Commission, the director of the Commerce Commission, the director of the Finance Bureau and other important commissions and bureaus, and even Zhang Lisong himself, also hope to compete for this position.

Zhou Wangnan in front of a group of colleagues of similar rank, but no longer like an outsider, showing a cold face all day long, his expression looked quite relaxed, hearing Zhang Lisong's words, he smiled, waved his hand again and again: "Lao Zhang, I don't have those thoughts." If you can manage my one-third of an acre of land well, I will be Amitabha. ”

"Lao Zhou, don't be modest, whether it's qualifications or work performance. You are all eligible, take my opinion, this time we are a few old brothers, you have the greatest hope. Because they are all acquaintances, and they have a good relationship in private, and they even often play cards and gamble together, Zhang Lisong doesn't have too many taboos when he talks.

"Lao Zhang, what are you talking about? Lao Liao in Huadong County, Lao Sha in Chengzhong District, they are all better than me, I will not be stupid to be this bird. Don't make fun of me. ”

Zhou Wangnan smiled and waved his hand repeatedly, but the trace of confidence in his eyes could not be concealed. Indeed, just two days ago, he found an opportunity to go to Gao Ming's place specifically for this matter. took the opportunity of reporting the work to probe Secretary Gao's tone by the way, although Secretary Gao did not make a clear statement, just let him work with peace of mind, but from the meaning of what Secretary Gao heard to him. The chances of taking a small step forward this time are quite large.

He has served in front of Gao Ming for so many years, and this time he finally waited for his own opportunity. His current rank is the main hall level. If you can be promoted to deputy mayor smoothly, then even if the level cannot be adjusted for the time being. But I believe that in a few years, with my relationship with Gao Ming, I should be able to promote to the deputy ministerial level, don't look at this is just such a small step, but it is a leap that thousands of cadres can hardly achieve in their lifetimes. And he will be forty-seven years old at the end of this year, and if he can't get his wish this time, then his level will probably be fixed at the main hall level forever. Therefore, this opportunity is especially important to him, and he must not miss it.

Of course, the issue they are chatting about now has nothing to do with the content of today's meeting, and it is a bit far away.

After chatting for a while, everyone waiting in the conference room saw Chen Yang's secretary Lin Gang come in, and the big guy stopped very tacitly, and soon, after Lin just put Chen Yang's teacup and notebook on the main seat of the conference table, Chen Yang also entered the conference room with his hind feet.

Coming in with Chen Yang was Guo Detian, assistant to the mayor who had just taken office not long ago, and the two chatted and walked quickly into the conference room.

Seeing Chen Yang and the others chatting as they walked in in a low voice, and they didn't know what topics they talked about, Zhou Wangnan's expressions became a little grim.

"Let's all sit down."

Chen Yang walked to his place and greeted him as he sat down.

Then, everyone sat down.

Secretary-General Zhao Qiang, six deputy mayors, Guo Detian, assistant to the mayor, and the first and second leaders of the five main urban districts plus Huadong County, as well as the leaders of the seven or eight major committees and bureaus in the city that Chen Yang asked to come to the meeting, roughly calculated that there were almost 20 people, and the oval long table that seemed very empty just now was filled at once.

After the leading cadres sat down, some habitually spread out their notebooks, and some unconsciously fiddled with their own tea jars, and without exception, they all focused their attention on Chen Yang, everyone is a senior official, for Chen Yang chose to convene this enlarged meeting of the government executive after the economic figures for the third quarter were released, the purpose is very clear, it must be related to the annual economic development. In fact, even if there is no freshly baked number, these old rivers and lakes can probably guess one or two just by looking at the list of people who participated in this meeting.

Everyone here has their own specific responsibilities for a large number of things, which can be called the absolute real power in the political arena of Huahai, and whether their work is excellent or qualified is closely related to the economic development of Huahai City and the group of cold economic numbers on the material in front of them.

Regarding the comprehensive economic indicators of the city in the first three quarters, the big guys have naturally already known, and it is obvious that in terms of the figures that have been released in the first three quarters, Huahai's economic development is obviously difficult to be satisfied, and the GDP growth rate of only 5% is indeed a report card that is difficult to hand over to the above, and even the minimum growth rate of seven mentioned in the government work plan submitted at the people's congress meeting at the beginning of the year is also a long way off.

Therefore, the hearts of everyone present were bright, Chen Yang must have convened the meeting in such a hurry, and as for who the board will hit, it can only be the destiny of each other.

Everyone secretly thought about how they should report next, whether to follow the script prepared before or to look at the situation of the venue before playing, which needs to be observed before the final decision. As for the leaders who have not achieved significant results. Even before the meeting officially began, he was already thinking about what kind of reason to find to deal with Chen Yang's reproach and shirk his responsibility.

The participants all had their own little calculations in their hearts, silently waiting for Chen Yang to start the meeting. However, Chen Yang didn't seem to be in a hurry, after sitting down, he picked up the freshly brewed hot tea, slowly blew the steaming heat on the water, and waited for a while before taking a shallow sip.

After putting down the teacup, Chen Yang said calmly: "Well, everyone is already in place." Let's hurry up and have a meeting now. ”

As soon as his voice fell, everyone's attention was retracted, and their focused and serious eyes looked at Chen Yang in unison.

"I'm sure you've all taken the time to read the report on the economic development of the first three quarters that I issued the day before yesterday, and I don't want to spend time repeating the contents here. I don't know what you think about reading this material yet, but well, I'll talk about some of my thoughts first. ”

Chen Yang briefly said the opening remarks, and then immediately got to the point: "Everyone. Although I was mentally prepared to accept these numbers before they were finally released, when they were actually laid out in front of me. My heart became heavy and anxious. Even painful, comrades! ”

Chen Yang said as he took another sip of hot tea. But even the mist rising from the owl could not hide his stiff and cold expression at the moment.

A group of cadres are all sitting upright, although Chen Yang's young face is obviously different from them, in their subconscious, if they want to reach Chen Yang's current status, I am afraid that there is no hope in this life, but no one dares to have half contempt for Chen Yang because of this, indeed, for a cadre like Chen Yang who was airborne from the central government, and the series of jaw-dropping transcripts on Chen Yang's resume, they are beyond their reach in this life. And for more than a year, although Chen Yang has not really shown his strength, judging from the few times Chen Yang has disagreed with Gao Ming on the Standing Committee, even if he still does not have much say in the Standing Committee, at least in the municipal government, his influence is also penetrating into all corners step by step.

For example, when Chen Yang first came, when the cadres saw him, they would smile and take the initiative to say hello to him. But now you look at it, when the cadres see Chen Yang, they will involuntarily stop, and then shout "Hello Mayor Chen" with awe, from enthusiasm to awe, this is the difference, and it is also a process that Chen Yang's personal prestige must go through to establish from scratch.

Therefore, as soon as Chen Yang said this, the hearts of the leaders present at the scene immediately sank unconsciously, they did guess in advance that this meeting would be very difficult, but they did not expect that Chen Yang's opening tone was so heavy, and it suddenly made their hearts like pressing a boulder, and even breathing became difficult.

"Yes, at the People's Congress at the beginning of the year, as the acting mayor of Huahai City, I submitted to the Municipal People's Congress a government work plan that has been studied and carefully analyzed by all of us here, and finally, this annual government work plan was reviewed and communicated by the deputies at the General Assembly, I remember very well that in the work plan, on behalf of all the members of the municipal government, I made a commitment to the central government, to the Municipal People's Congress, and to the 13 million people in Huahai this year to achieve the growth rate of Huahai City's GDP to achieve 7 to 10, butIt's been three quarters now, how much have we accomplished? ”

Chen Yang said coldly, his eyes swept over the faces of the cadres present one by one, and everywhere he went, he didn't know what was wrong with these cadres, no one dared to touch his gaze, one by one they unconsciously looked at the notebook on the desktop, or looked at the opposite wall emptyly, and even a few pretended to be unwell and coughed twice, as if this could escape Chen Yang's cold eyes and obtain temporary peace of mind.

It's just a pity that this short-term tranquility didn't even take half a second, and then, Chen Yang continued to say in a cold tone: "As the squad leader of the government team, I don't deny that I must be mainly responsible for these, and I, the locomotive, did not play its due role, and in this regard, I feel that I have failed to live up to the expectations of the Party Central Committee and the State Council for me personally, and I feel very blushing." I'm in a hurry, and I'm even a little puzzled, I don't know why we can't complete our set work plans and goals, ho. A 5% increase, among you, some people will definitely say that the domestic and international economic situation is not very good this year, this is the general trend, and we can complete the 5% growth rate is already considerable, right? ”

Regarding the question thrown by Chen Yang, although many people think it is true. But no one dared to respond like this, and the meeting room continued to be silent.

"Ladies and gentlemen, you need not deny this. Because in fact, I also thought about it this way, so much so that after the first half of this year's number jù came out, I didn't really pay attention to this issue ideologically, and it seemed to me at the time that the country's economy was on a transition track. Investment is close to saturation and domestic demand is difficult to boost, which is enough to make a good reason for our slowdown, isn't it? ”

Chen Yang's words sounded very objective. But when it came to everyone's ears, it didn't sound so good. In fact, many of you here have already fully considered these reasons in the previous draft. Even how to play and extend to the development of Huahai has already made a long draft, just waiting for the right time to throw it out immediately, and then put aside the responsibility for his ineffective work. It's a pity that now, this abacus is better to put away as soon as possible.

After being silent for more than ten seconds, Chen Yang spoke again: "What I want to tell you now is that, on the contrary, all of this cannot be the reason for us to shirk the responsibility for slowing down the pace of development. I don't think so. However, why did we reap such a bitter and embarrassing result after working hard for more than half a year? I'd really like to ask if you've really done your best? I would like to ask all the comrades here, have you put all your enthusiasm into your work in some aspects? ”

Everyone was dumbfounded by Chen Yang's series of questions, and even blushed slightly, indeed, except for Chen Yang himself, no one present dared to pat his chest and say that he had fulfilled the responsibilities and obligations of a public servant of the people, it is no exaggeration to say that they definitely spent 90% of their time on eating, drinking, having fun or intrigue, but only 10% of the time was reserved for work, and even some of them were less than 10%. If they can really put all the energy they spend on playing cards, pickling girls, eating, drinking, and intriguing, into their work, will they have a bad job?

"Why, no one can answer me?"

After Chen Yang looked around the audience, he asked coldly, seemingly with a bit of banter.

"Mayor Chen, first of all, I admit that you are very right, the number is also in front of us, the work of our government team in the first three quarters is indeed not tight enough, not meticulous enough, and it can also be said that it has been completed poorly."

Finally, after Chen Yang spent most of his time talking, a person stood up and spoke up for the colleagues who had been trained for a long time.

Chen Yang's eyes swept away, but he was not surprised, the person who spoke was Executive Deputy Mayor Zeng Aihua, this guy has always been unable to pee in the same pot with him, and he is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, so he will naturally not be willing to be dumbfounded by him.

Also, the work task was not completed as scheduled, and the main responsibility is that you, the mayor, did not take the lead, how can you push the responsibility to the big guy's work and do your best in a few words? It's a complete reversal of black and white.

At least, in Zeng Aihua's heart, he is definitely a model worker.

After Zeng Aihua opened his mouth, he subconsciously looked at Chen Yang, as if he wanted to test Chen Yang's reaction and then consider what to say later, but Chen Yang was expressionless and didn't squeak, just looked at him and asked him to continue talking.

"Failing to complete the work plan and goals set at the beginning of the year as scheduled, not only Mayor Chen, but I believe that all of you, including me, are all in the same anxious and heavy mood." Zeng Aihua seemed to have a clear idea at this time, his mind relaxed, and then there was a turning point, "However, the reasons for the difficult situation we are facing now, I think there are many aspects, many objective factors, such as the severe situation of the international trade environment so far this year, the foreign import and export trade that accounts for more than three percent of our city's total economic output has declined and shrunk, and many large state-owned enterprises in the city have mediocre income. Several large state-owned enterprises such as Huamao even suffered losses and other problems, which we did not estimate when formulating the annual work plan and targets at the beginning of the year, of course. There are still many objective factors, I don't want to list them all, and I don't want to shirk my responsibility, economic development is not good. All of you here have a responsibility, and I would like to say that the reasons for these difficult situations cannot be generalized only from whether we have made efforts or not subjectively. ”

Zeng Aihua said a lot in one breath, especially at the end, and even faintly called Chen Yang. Not only Chen Yang was a little surprised, but the others present were also surprised, after all, although Zeng Aihua is the executive vice mayor, he is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee. However, at the time of this kind of discussion on how to reverse the predicament, it is obviously inappropriate for him to jump out and say such a remark, and if it is placed at the door of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, his expression is a very typical expression that does not emphasize unity. Gao Ming is absolutely intolerable. As for Chen Yang, no one knows.

"Well, Lao Zeng said it very well, don't think about whether it's right or wrong. But at least I believe that Lao Zeng's words are from his heart, and I personally never mind that everyone will raise different opinions. But my only request is that I want to hear from you that you are telling the truth. It's not a processed word. ”

Chen Yang said lightly, which can be regarded as showing his attitude, that is, everyone is welcome to speak freely.

In the venue, everyone's minds began to come alive, and it seemed that they had picked up the manuscript that had just been shot again, just waiting for the opportunity to speak. And Zhou Wangnan is an exception, the whole meeting has been held until now, he has been bowing his head in the notebook writing and drawing, not caring about the progress of the meeting, it is no wonder, figuratively speaking, he is the director of the finance bureau is just the money bag of the Huahai Municipal Government, not a specific business department, the above allocated plus the tax collection, how much money is in the account, how much money is done and how many things, there is no money in the city, naturally he can't expect him Zhou Wangnan to go to the sky to pick the stars down, economic development slowdown, speed up, It has nothing to do with him Zhou Wangnan, as long as he does his duty and allocates funds according to the instructions of the leaders above.

It's a pity that he doesn't want to find trouble, but things have to find him.

Speaking of which, he is in charge of agriculture, which is in charge of agriculture, and is in charge of agriculture, which is a very embarrassing part of Huahai's financial level. When it comes to East China County, although since the first three quarters of this year, East China County's various economic indicators have made great progress, but this progress is completely relative to those poor economic indicators in previous years, in the provinces and cities of local GDP indicators, agriculture is the weakest content, and for the GDP of the entire Huahai City, East China County has been playing the role of a drag oil bottle, even if this year's progress is obvious, but still has not changed their identity, even because of the increase in the entire economic aggregate of Huahai, The proportion of Huadong County in Huahai City's GDP has gradually decreased to a negligible level, and if Huahai City's financial support for its continuous huge policy tilt and support every year is compared, Huadong County's contribution to the city's GDP is already too negative to bear.

Pan Guoming also knows that he was not in charge of this part before, this work was originally managed by Peng Weiguo, who was about to arrive at the point, that is, when the mayor of the municipal government fine-tuned the division of labor in July, he took over this hot potato, he was quite unhappy at that time, but Chen Yang divided the task, and he, the deputy mayor, could only pinch his nose and accept, to be honest, he still had a lot of complaints about Chen Yang in his heart, and now it seems that the situation he foresaw at the beginning really happened, and now the city's economic development has not reached the expected goal, Chen Yang obviously wants to take this opportunity to repair people, and the agriculture he is now in charge of has no contribution to GDP at all, and even drags down the development of other projects that require capital investment.

He knew very well that if he didn't stand up and say a few words for himself at this time, then what would happen next would be obvious. Fortunately, at this time, Lao Zeng became a bird, so he no longer had any scruples, and immediately said: "Mayor Chen, I will also talk about some of my views." ”

Chen Yang didn't know when he had already lit a cigarette, and after taking a puff, he gestured: "Oh, Lao Pan, you just say." ”

Pan Guoming said with a calm face: "Well, that's the case, Mayor Chen, I think we should focus on how to overcome difficulties and reverse the unfavorable situation, instead of analyzing the reasons why the work was not completed as scheduled, which should only be done when we make a summary next year, after all, we still have nearly two months to go." ”

As soon as he said this, many people present thought it was true, and Chen Yang also glanced at him in a little surprise.

This meeting has been held until now, I am afraid that no one can guess his true intentions except for his henchman Guo Detian, but Pan Guoming's words at this time turned around, but it made Chen Yang feel a little impressed by it, his original intention was to set the tone of the entire meeting first, let everyone's hearts sink, and then gradually transfer the signs to the division of the city's financial resources, which requires a process, and also needs a person to jump out and follow his train of thought, after all, he can't finish the words alone. He originally arranged for his own Guo Detian to play this role, but he didn't expect that this old Pan was so slippery, and he didn't know whether it was intentional or unintentional, in short, these words were very much in line with his heart.

Sure enough, Pan Guoming continued to talk in depth: "Mayor Chen, and comrades, everyone knows very well that our Huahai is a financial, import and export trade-intensive city, and our main economic growth points are mainly distributed in these two areas, and I am in charge of the work of mainly agriculture, and I am ashamed to say that although the city's agricultural economic growth rate has exceeded 10% this year, on the whole, it is far from the municipal party committee and municipal government two years ago that "agriculture should be extricated from difficulties in three years, and the municipal financial blood transfusion should be completely eliminated in five years" The requirements are still far away, at the economic work conference at the beginning of this year, the municipal finance allocated nearly 7 billion to East China County to support the development of the county's agricultural industry, and then at the end of the year on the industrial farm project, the city finance supported nearly 5 billion, as the deputy mayor in charge, I have been thinking about whether the work of our municipal government is correct, whether we should spend so much money on East China County, and if this part of the funds is used elsewhere, will it be more reasonable, originally, it is difficult for me to find the answer, But the difficulties we are facing today have been answered inadvertently. ”

Although he hadn't finished his sentence yet, as soon as he threw out this argument, it surprised everyone. (To be continued......)