As soon as Zhou Siguo's words landed, some villagers immediately asked, "Is there land to plant?" ”

The villagers' questions were unexpected by Zhou Siguo, and it was difficult to answer for a while, and Zhou Siguo fell into deep thought. Zhou Siguo thought: Yes, farmers live on the land. In the eyes of farmers who have cultivated for generations, the land is the lifeblood of their survival. However, if we want to completely change the fate of the peasants, especially the living space of these peasants who live on the line of life and death all day long, we must let them completely change their concept and way of living, and this is not easy to say. However, no matter how difficult it is, you should also give it a try. Thinking of this, Zhou Siguo said: "Your concept should also change, now many farmers have entered the city, many young people go out to work, in addition to farming, there are other ways of survival that are more suitable for you." Zhou Siguo looked at the villagers.

As soon as Zhou Siguo's words came out, he immediately attracted the villagers' gossip. The villagers surrounded Zhou Siguo in the middle and said, "Secretary Zhou, what you said is light, have you thought about our practical difficulties?" If we really want to enter the city, we need money to drink saliva, how can we have that much money? In our rural areas, not to mention drinking water, eating and burning, it doesn't cost money at all, we have it all in the field. ”

Another villager said: "We are used to farming, and it is difficult for us to live without the land for a day." When we have nothing to do, we like to go to the field to see, and if we don't touch the hoe handle for a day, we feel uncomfortable all over, and we don't feel fragrant when we eat. ”

Although the villagers' discussions were very different from their own ideas, Zhou Siguo, who was born as a farmer, understood the mood of these villagers at this time. Since joining the work and entering the city, every time he returns to his hometown, the first thing Zhou Siguo does is to put down his luggage, and after greeting his parents, he goes to the field to have a look, looking at the green crops in front of him, smelling the unique aroma of the soil exuded by the fields, the smell of the habit, Zhou Siguo's heart suddenly has an indescribable sense of pleasure, and his mood feels particularly open-minded. Even now, the same is true. My mother once said with a smile: "No matter how big an official the country is, he still can't forget his hometown, he can't forget the land of his hometown, and he will always be a farmer's child." Zhou Siguo sometimes thinks to himself: Could it be that the origin of this peasant is deeply engraved on his body like a birthmark, turned into blood, flows in his blood, and beats in his heart? I don't know why, at this time, the image of my mother couldn't help but appear in front of Zhou Siguo's eyes.

A few years ago, Zhou Siguo felt that his mother was lonely in the countryside alone, and his living conditions in the city had been greatly improved, so he took his mother to the city, and also wanted his mother to enjoy Qingfu, and even wanted his mother to follow him to spend his old age in the city, and he was also filial piety. However, to Zhou Siguo's surprise, his mother wanted to return to her hometown after living in her home for a few days. Zhou Siguo was puzzled, and thought: What is the food and drink at home that is not as good as his hometown? But my mother said: This city is not as bright as the countryside at all, and there are high-rise buildings everywhere, which makes people feel uncomfortable; Everyone was locked in a cage, and when they went out, they didn't even have an acquaintance to talk to, and they were about to get sick. Zhou Siguo smiled and said: I am not busy with work, so I will talk to my mother, go around the fields in the suburbs, and breathe fresh air. But Zhou Siguo's words were not fulfilled once. Perhaps for the sake of her son's face, Zhou Siguo's mother stopped making noise and went back to the countryside. Sitting at home watching TV or sleeping in bed every day. After a long time, Zhou Siguo found that his mother had become silent, and her complexion was extremely bad. Zhou Siguo asked his mother what happened? Zhou Siguo's mother said: I feel a little dizzy, weak, and even feel a little difficult to go downstairs. Zhou Siguo accompanied his mother to the hospital for a comprehensive physical examination. Except for some high blood lipids, the old man's body is fine. Later, Zhou Siguo consulted several doctors. The doctor told Zhou Siguo that the main reason for his mother's current physical condition was the sudden change in his mother's lifestyle, especially for a farmer who had been working for a long time. After listening to the doctor's advice, in desperation, Zhou Siguo had no choice but to send his mother back to the countryside. As soon as Zhou Siguo's mother returned to the countryside, it was like a fish returning to the water, and she immediately came alive, and all the discomfort in the city immediately disappeared without a trace.

Later, Zhou Siguo still couldn't worry about his mother in the countryside, and repeatedly proposed to take his mother to the city for the elderly. Every time, my mother always smiled and said: I will never go to your city again in this life, that place is not a place for countrymen to retire for the elderly. It's still good in the countryside, not only is my heart bright, but I am also comfortable to take a breath. Sometimes, Zhou Siguo urged him to tighten up, and his mother smiled and said: I still have sharp legs and feet, and when I can't stand on my own, let's talk about it.

Looking at the villagers in front of him, especially seeing their expectant gazes, Zhou Siguo understood their feelings of being far away from their homeland, so he said in a low voice: "This is also my personal preliminary idea, and I will definitely ask for your opinions when the time comes." ”

Zhou Siguo's eyes have been looking at the villagers in front of him, as if he thinks of his father, and even thinks of himself, he is thinking: people's hearts are flesh and blood, if you change to yourself, that is, if you are the master of the land, in the face of one day, you will move to a strange place, how should you feel? Zhou Siguo's heart was full of infinite emotion, at the moment, he really couldn't find a reason to persuade the villagers to relocate, and even he couldn't convince himself, his eyes were full of helplessness.

Just when Zhou Siguo was in a daze, the director of the Civil Affairs Bureau hurriedly came to his eyes, looked at Zhou Siguo expectantly, and said breathlessly: "Secretary Zhou's compensation has been calculated on the spot. ”

"Since it's calculated, let's send it to the villagers quickly." Zhou Siguo said without thinking.

With Zhou Siguo's approval, the director of the Civil Affairs Bureau hurriedly said: "Okay, this will send the cash to the villagers." ”

At this time, I don't know which villager shouted: "The money has been paid." Then, the villagers swarmed up and surrounded the civil affairs chief. Zhou Siguo glanced at the villagers in front of him, and whispered to the director of the Civil Affairs Bureau: "According to the drainage canal that is being widened now, the compensation will be paid in full to every villager who has suffered losses." As soon as Zhou Siguo finished speaking, he specially told the director of the Civil Affairs Bureau: "Even if the city's finances are tight, we can't let our peasant brothers suffer any losses, they are not easy." ”

After listening to Zhou Siguo's instructions, the director of the Civil Affairs Bureau, who was busy distributing compensation to the villagers, nodded. Zhou Siguo seemed to feel that his current mission had been completed, perhaps remembering that a more difficult task was waiting for him, so he quietly walked out of the crowd. Wu Qiang silently accompanied Zhou Siguo. Wu Qiang glanced at Zhou Siguo, lowered his head, and seemed to have something difficult to say in his heart, so he continued to accompany Zhou Siguo forward.

In September, under the scorching sun, the corn field was dense and hot, especially the blade-like corn leaves fell on people's arms, like a knife cut, and it was extremely painful. Zhou Siguo kept teasing the corn leaves with both hands, and walked forward quickly, his eyes kept looking ahead, as well as at his feet. Wu Qiang glanced at Zhou Siguo, seemed to have finally made up his mind, and said, "Thanks to Secretary Zhou's timely arrival, otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable." ”

Zhou Siguo pretended to glance at Wu Qiang inadvertently, he understood Wu Qiang's thoughts at this time, and did not deny Wu Qiang's feelings, but he was flattering himself more. Zhou Siguo seemed to have something on his mind, or was a little disappointed in Wu Qiang's performance, so he didn't say anything, and continued to bow his head and walk forward silently.

Just two steps away, Zhou Siguo's mobile phone rang. Zhou Siguo saw that it was the number of the rescue front command, so he hurriedly pressed the answer button. On the phone, the front-line rescue command reported to Zhou Siguo that due to the strong support of the villagers and the correct rescue plan, the entire rescue work has been very smooth, and a major breakthrough has just occurred, and the trapped miners underground have been contacted, and at present, the trapped miners are very safe. If the current situation continues, the trapped miners will soon be able to ascend to the mine.

Zhou Siguo listened quietly and nodded his head incessantly, especially when he heard that all the trapped miners had turned to safety, Zhou Siguo sighed, and a smile finally appeared on his tired face.

The front-line rescue commander asked Zhou Siguo on the phone for any instructions for the next step of the rescue work. Zhou Siguo didn't answer immediately, looked at the villagers who were still sweating and digging the canal, and said lightly: "According to our plan for the next step, please ask the hospital to immediately do a good job in the aftermath of the trapped miners after they go to the mine." After Zhou Siguo finished speaking, he gently buttoned up his mobile phone and continued to walk forward silently.

As a deputy, you can't eavesdrop on the content of the call, but for the deputy, especially for Wu Qiang at the moment, he is very concerned about the progress of the mine rescue, even more than the disposal of the petitioning villagers, it seems that there are his relatives among the miners trapped in the mine, so he wants to know the content of the phone, Wu Qiang has always kept a certain distance from Zhou Siguo, who answered the mobile phone. Wu Qiang, who had been following Zhou Siguo's side, vaguely heard the content of the call. Although Wu Qiang did not hear the specific content of the phone call clearly, through Zhou Siguo's expression, Wu Qiang felt that a breakthrough had been made in the rescue work, and the life safety of the trapped underground miners was basically safe, and the stone in his heart seemed to have fallen to the ground, so he couldn't help but look at Zhou Siguo. The escape of the trapped miners should have been extremely happy, even exciting good news, however, for some reason, Zhou Siguo's face became expressionless again, and even a little cold, Wu Qiang didn't know what Zhou Siguo was thinking at this time, and the words came to his mouth several times, and swallowed back helplessly.

The excitement passed quickly, but it was followed by inexplicable annoyance, even anger, he was not only the deputy secretary of the municipal party committee, but more importantly, he was an important member of the front-line rescue command, however, why didn't he report such important news to himself first? What is the ulterior motive in it? Thinking of this, Wu Qiang quickly calmed down again. yes, who doesn't want to show their merit in front of the leader? Even if the other party told him such important news, what kind of reward could he give to the other party, he still didn't report it to Zhou Siguo truthfully. Besides, maybe the other party knows that he is with Zhou Siguo, rather than reporting himself first, and then relaying Zhou Siguo by himself, it is better to report directly to Zhou Siguo.

Perhaps in the role of a deputy, Wu Qiang is extremely good at mediating his emotions. After some self-comfort, the brief period of anger and uneasiness quickly dissipated. Wu Qiang's eyes couldn't help but look at Zhou Siguo again, and what he couldn't understand was that he didn't know what Zhou Siguo, who had been silent, was thinking in his heart at this time.