Capital City, Airport.
Bai Zongfeng entered the SVIP lounge through the VIP passage. He held his phone tightly and was anxious to know the result of the car factory's handling. He was thinking about how to report to Provincial Party Committee Secretary Zhang. He had been waiting for the right time. He could not act too hastily, nor could he delay it too late. He had to wait for Zhang Bingtong to know about this matter before reporting it. Not only could he test the other party's attitude, but he could also respond quickly.
He had been calling Provincial Party Committee Secretary-General Tu Qiang, but the other party's line was busy. In the end, Tu Qiang did not answer. Was he trying to avoid suspicion? Or maybe he was reporting to Secretary Zhang in his office.
As time passed, Bai Zongfeng felt like he was sitting on pins and needles. At this moment, he knew better than ever what it meant for such a big thing to happen. When he was on the phone yesterday, Secretary Zhang emphasized that it must be foolproof. But in the blink of an eye, he became angry. He remembered Zhang Bingtong said that the relocation of a company was a huge project. It was like a battle. Since it was a battle, no one would die. As long as they did not go out of the circle and controlled within the effective range, they would not be held accountable.
Such an attitude showed his determination for the relocation. But as the first company to move, the car factory had a bad start. He was not sure if it would affect the morale of other companies.
He regretted not listening to Lu Yiwei's suggestion and starting the relocation without sufficient preparation. The most important thing was that he had to go out for a meeting at this time. If he personally took command, it would not be such a big mess.
At this time, Tu Qiang called. Bai Zongfeng immediately picked up, "Hello, Secretary-General Tu. Is it convenient for you to answer the phone?"
Tu Qiang said in a low voice, "I just came out from Secretary Zhang's office."
Tu Qiang did not say anything and Bai Zongfeng did not ask. He asked tentatively, "What instructions does Secretary Zhang have?"
"He didn't say anything. He's taking traditional Chinese medicine. You can call him later."
"Okay. What instructions does Secretary-General Tu have?"
Tu Qiang thought for a moment and said, "Deal with it decisively. Do not leave any hidden dangers."
"Understood. Thank you for your advice."
After hanging up, Bai Zongfeng carefully pondered this sentence. To a large extent, Tu Qiang represented Zhang Bingtong. Was this his opinion? Until he received a definite instruction, he couldn't let go of his worries.
Jiangdong, Provincial Party Committee Secretary Office.
Zhang Bingtong was sitting on the sofa in the lounge, smoking a cigarette. On the coffee table, there was a steaming pot of Chinese medicine that had just been brewed. The TV on the side was playing the Xijiang Morning News.
"Dear viewers, it's 6: 13 am Beijing time. The sky is still dark and it's especially cold. However, the Jiangdong Automobile Factory is still brightly lit and bustling with activity. After the 100-day rally for the relocation of all the enterprises in the province, Jiangdong Automobile Factory responded positively and was the first to start the relocation. Behind me is the relocation site of the car factory … "
Zhang Bingtong searched for the remote control for a long time and finally found it on the bed. He aimed it at the TV, pressed the power button, and threw it heavily on the coffee table. He sat on the sofa expressionlessly, thinking about how to deal with this matter.
The relocation of enterprises was the most important part of his proposal to speed up the pace of urbanization. After careful consideration, he put this matter on the shoulders of the Jiangdong Municipal Party Committee. Now that something like this had happened, it was something he didn't want to see, but it was inevitable. If he dealt with this matter seriously and investigated the responsibility of the relevant personnel, the morale of the army would be shaken. No one would stand at the front, and it might even affect the overall situation. But if he did not deal with it, he would not be able to explain to the higher-ups and society that so many people had died.
After thinking about it, he could only come up with a compromise. He picked up his phone and called Tu Qiang.
After a while, Tu Qiang came in. Zhang Bingtong asked directly. "What's the situation at the scene?"
Tu Qiang reported truthfully, "Deputy Governor Guang Ming has rushed to the scene to supervise the investigation. From the current situation, the workers spontaneously organized a disturbance and blocked the crane from lifting it. Due to the operator's error, the lifting object fell and killed five people on the spot. None of them survived. So far, all the victims have been sent to the hospital. The family members are trying to persuade them, and the scene is being cleaned up. It is estimated that everything will be cleaned up in an hour. "
After listening to the report, Zhang Bingtong asked thoughtfully. "How are they going to deal with it?"
Tu Qiang said. "Zong Feng is having a meeting in Beijing, and Bai Hong is commanding at the scene. The newly appointed Zhiyuan called me, and he suggested to deal with it coldly. That means to block the news and discuss with the family members in private. Also, the relocation of the car factory cannot be stopped. It must continue. "
Zhang Bingtong was silent. He sat up and drank the Chinese medicine in one gulp. After that, he quickly drank some water and wiped his mouth with a napkin. "Who is commanding the relocation?"
"The Municipal Party Committee General Office, Lu Yiwei."
"Lu Yiwei?"
"Yes. You met him two days ago."
"Oh."
Zhang Bingtong remembered and thought for a long time. "Tell Zong Feng that this matter must be handled properly. The relocation of the company cannot be stopped. Continue to monitor it closely. "
"Understood."
Bai Zongfeng, who was far away in Beijing, immediately said. "Please rest assured, Secretary Zhang and Secretary-General Tu. I am on my way back and will handle it properly."
He finally heaved a sigh of relief. He knew what to do after receiving the instructions from his higher-ups. The hidden meaning behind these two sentences was obvious. Letting him deal with it internally would not escalate to the Provincial Party Committee level. This meant that the relevant personnel would not be held accountable. Moreover, the relocation of the company must continue. This was his determination.
Jiangdong, the car factory.
Lu Yiwei's face was covered in dust, and his hands were covered in mud and blood. There were long cuts on the back of his hands, and it was hard to tell whose blood it was. He personally cleaned up the scene along with the staff. High-pressure water trucks were used to wash the scene, but there was no trace of it. It was hard to imagine that just an hour ago, a soul-stirring tragedy had happened here.
The fear of death pierced through the soul. It was a scene that could not be forgotten for the rest of his life. But as the commander, he could not afford to think for a long time. He made a decision as soon as possible. After discussing with Zhang Zhiyuan, he made the decision to clean up the scene. Of course, he asked for Liu Baihong's opinion before making the decision. He did not express any opinion for fear of getting himself involved.
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