"Secretary Lu, let's go up. There's a meeting waiting for us upstairs." County party committee director Lu Tianming said. He did not forget to pat the cigarette ash off Lu Yiwei.
Lu Yiwei looked at the cars in the distance and waved his hand. "Dismiss them. There's no meeting today." After that, he turned to Wu Shixun. "Mayor Wu, let's go to my office."
Wu Shixun was still sleepwalking when he returned to his office. In just one night, his life had taken a huge turn. He jumped from the Commission for Discipline Inspection to the Mayor's position. It was unimaginable. However, it had become a reality.
Wu Shixun personally lit a cigarette for Lu Yiwei and said, "Mr. Lu, Mr. Guo has told me about the situation this morning. I'm truly grateful!"
Lu Yiwei was not in the mood to talk about this. He waved his hand. "Mayor Wu, now is not the time to talk about this. What are your thoughts on the current situation in Black Mountain County?"
Although Wu Shixun did not ask about the county's affairs, he knew the situation inside out. "I think there are two things we should do now. First, we should try our best to control the epidemic, and second, we should save the patients at all costs."
Lu Yiwei nodded and said, "Are there any specific measures?"
Wu Shixun replied. "Xiaowang Village is in a critical situation. If we don't control it in time, the consequences will be unimaginable. I suggest that the village be immediately cordoned off. First, all the roads leading to the outside world should be cut off. No one is allowed to enter or leave before the danger is eliminated. Second, we should mobilize the police and armed police to surround the village. Set up a sentry every five steps and surround Xiaowang Village like an iron bucket. Not even a fly can escape. Third, we should urgently deploy a batch of supplies to ensure the livelihood of the village for at least half a month. Fourth, we should carry out epidemic prevention work. Disinfect and clean the village 24 hours a day. We should also set up quarantine areas to isolate the suspected cases and release them if there are no problems. "
Wu Shixun's plan was feasible. Lu Yiwei nodded. "Alright. We'll do as you say. Let's split the work. You will be in charge of controlling the epidemic, and I will be in charge of rescuing and transferring the patients. What do you think? "
"Sure." Wu Shixun said confidently.
As for controlling the epidemic, Lu Yiwei actually had an idea long ago. He continued, "Other than Little Wang Village, you also need to do the following tasks. First, from today onwards, all primary and secondary schools in the county will be on holiday. Second, all entertainment venues and people-intensive venues in the county must be shut down. If anyone disobeys, the Bureau of Industry and Commerce and the Public Security will seize them. Thirdly, all traffic intersections in the county shall be subject to 24-hour traffic control. Only exits are allowed, and entry is not allowed. This is especially true for workers who are returning home. If he had to return home, he would have to designate a designated place and closely monitor it for two days before he could be free. If necessary, he would dig a hole in the road. Fourth, from today onwards, all the cadres of the Commission for Discipline Inspection will be sent to the countryside for inspection. Those who do not do their job well will be dismissed on the spot. Those who work hard and perform well can be boldly appointed. "
Wu Shixun didn't expect Lu Yiwei to be so tough. He said worriedly, "Secretary Lu, school holidays are fine, but isn't it a little too harsh to close the entertainment venues?"
"Not harsh at all!" Lu Yiwei said calmly, "This is a critical period. If more people are infected, how can we bear the responsibility? Secretary Guo had said to control the epidemic in three days. This is impossible, but we must put in 120% to deal with the epidemic. Just do as I say. Also, ask the Finance Department later to see how much money the county has. Allocate 5 million RMB to the Health Department first. "
"Alright. I will get it done now."
Wu Shixun got into his role quickly and got used to being the Mayor. After walking out of Lu Yiwei's office, he quickly arranged for the relevant departments to hold a meeting.
Lu Yiwei wasn't as experienced as Wu Shixun. He couldn't adapt to the situation quickly and even felt like he was sitting on pins and needles. But Guo Jinzhu had given him this responsibility, and he had to bear it no matter what.
Fan Rongkui called. He didn't congratulate Lu Yiwei like the others. Instead, he said worriedly, "Yiwei, who asked you to promise Guo Jinzhu? Do you think you can control the situation in Black Mountain County? If you are not careful, you will be the target. Do you think you can avoid it? "
Lu Yiwei replied calmly, "Dad, since Secretary Guo trusts me, I will take it down. I will also use this opportunity to train myself. Although I am not confident that I can control it, it shouldn't be a problem as long as the measures are taken and the resources are in place. "
"Reckless! You are still too young. "Fan Rongkui sighed and shook his head helplessly. It was impossible to change the situation now. Lu Yiwei was his son-in-law, and he must help him. "Since that's the case, I cannot sit back and do nothing. I will immediately organize a group of experts to go to Black Mountain County and prepare a batch of medicine and medical equipment. Take care of yourself. "After that, he hung up the phone.
Lu Yiwei tilted his head and smiled as he placed his phone on the desk.
"Xiaokang!" Lu Yiwei shouted.
Zhao Xiaokang was waiting at the door, waiting for Lu Yiwei to summon him. He was excited when he found out that Lu Yiwei was in charge of the County party committee. In an instant, Zhao Xiaokang, who was ranked last in the County party committee, had become the 'star'.
"Secretary Lu, are you looking for me?" Although Zhao Xiaokang was facing the same person, his identity had changed. He could speak casually in the past, but not now. Zhao Xiaokang's voice was trembling.
"Inform Song Defu from the Publicity Department, Zhao Jiancheng from the Government, Ma Tianliang from the Political and Legal Committee, and Meng Hubin from the Public Security Bureau to come to my office."
"Alright. I will go now." Zhao Xiaokang ran out.
"Wait!" Lu Yiwei recalled something and said. "Inform Guo Xiaofeng from the Health Bureau to come as well. Let them come in one by one. Wait at the door."
"Alright."
The process of waiting was long. Lu Yiwei was tormented and restless. This was his first time meeting his subordinates as the person in charge of the County party committee. Whether his subordinates were willing to cooperate or not, the answer would be revealed.
The Publicity Department Song Defu was the first to arrive. He cupped his fists and congratulated Lu Yiwei as soon as he entered the office. As Song Defu was the most senior in Black Mountain County and was a local, Lu Yiwei stood up to welcome him personally. Song Defu saw Lu Yiwei's attitude and said in fear. "Secretary Lu, you are too kind."
Lu Yiwei sat down and said humbly. "Minister Song, as a junior, I should respect you. I am still a primary school student in front of you."
Song Defu started working at the age of 16 and worked hard all his life to become the Publicity Department Head. He would be retiring after this term, and it was considered a successful career. Song Defu seemed to be joking on the surface and did not care about current affairs. However, he knew everything about Black Mountain's bureaucracy. He was in charge of an insignificant department. As time went by, people had forgotten about his existence. They only knew him as the Publicity Department Head.
If Lu Yiwei wanted to secure his position, he had to win Song Defu over and get his support. Without his support, he would not be able to sit firmly in this position. As a senior figure in Black Mountain County, Song Defu seemed to be incompetent, but he had a mysterious power that could directly affect the situation in Black Mountain's bureaucracy. Even the domineering Guo Zhenbiao did not dare to offend him.
Song Defu was a scholar, and his various works often appeared in the newspapers. His calligraphy was famous in the entire Xijiang Province. Because of his literature and talent, he was supported and sought after by a large number of artists.
History had proven that no matter which dynasty it was, one should not offend scholars. Scholars read a lot and often liked to complain. They could not stand to write a black post that day, which caught one off guard. In addition, scholars had high integrity and were narrow-minded. Offending them would not end well. As the leader of Black Mountain County's literary circle, Song Defu's support had undoubtedly shut some people's mouths.
In addition, Song Defu was the spiritual leader of the retired cadres, and this group could not be ignored. In other words, as long as this group of people supported Lu Yiwei, the others could be ignored. Their power was amazing. Not only did they control the resources of the county's bureaucracy, but they had also cultivated a lot of talents outside. One word from them could shake the earth and the mountains.
Moreover, publicity and public opinion was the most important thing in doing a good job. Lu Yiwei had always attached importance to publicity. Therefore, he had to win over Song Defu no matter what.
Song Defu did not have a deep impression of Lu Yiwei. He only knew that Lu Yiwei was a temporary cadre who was transferred after the end. He did not expect that he would suddenly become the leader of Black Mountain County, which was unexpected. However, after knowing that Lu Yiwei and the Municipal Party Committee Secretary Guo Jinzhu were from the same hometown, everything became clear.
In general, Song Defu had a good impression of Lu Yiwei, at least not to the extent of hating him.
Song Defu smiled and said, "You are young and promising, and have strong working ability. Some of the things you did before were very good, especially the integration of education resources, which was praised by a large number of people. This time, the city assessed the situation and made you take charge of the County party committee. It was a very correct choice. I will resolutely follow the arrangements of the higher-ups. "
With Song Defu's attitude, Lu Yiwei was much more relaxed. He said, "I am very grateful that Minister Song can support me. However, the situation is urgent, and I'm a little powerless to carry out this mission. "
Song Defu rolled his eyes and said straightforwardly, "Secretary Lu, please tell me, what do you need me to do for you?"
Song Defu was indeed a smart person. He understood immediately. Lu Yiwei did not beat around the bush and said directly, "In the past two days, rumors have been spreading in society. They deliberately demonized the SARS epidemic and caused panic among the people. If this continues, it will be very dangerous. I hope that you can make good use of television stations, newspapers, and other various platforms to actively guide the publicity. For example, the television station is the most direct window for the people in the county to understand the situation. I suggest opening a special column to release information at a fixed time every day. And the person who releases the information hopes that you will be the one to do it. "
Song Defu thought for a while and said, "Secretary Lu, isn't it a little inappropriate for me to release the information?"
"It's completely appropriate." Lu Yiwei said firmly, "You are a person of virtue and prestige. Basically, the people in the county know you. Your words are more effective than anyone else, so …"
Song Defu hesitated for a long time and said, "Alright then."
Song Defu's attitude made Lu Yiwei very happy. He stood up and said emotionally, "Minister Song, whether Black Mountain County can successfully survive this or not depends on your strong support. I thank you."
Song Defu nodded slightly and shook hands. "Secretary Lu, you are too polite. I should be the one saying thank you. Black Mountain County is my hometown. If I don't stand up for such a big thing in my hometown, who will? Let us work together to deal with this sudden disaster. "
After Song Defu left, Lu Yiwei breathed a sigh of relief. Whether he was sincere or not, at least he could understand the situation in the face of the epidemic.
Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, Ma Tianliang, came in. After coming in, he stretched out his hands and said with a face full of smiles, "Secretary Lu, it is a great fortune for the people of Black Mountain County that you can stand up and take charge of the work at this time."
Ma Tianliang was the kind of person who would go with the flow. No matter who the other party was, they would be the mother if there was milk. For such people, Lu Yiwei looked down on them. But now was the time to use people, and he could not delay the opportunity because of his preferences.
Lu Yiwei did not beat around the bush and said, "Secretary Ma, you know the current situation. The situation is not optimistic, and it has put a lot of pressure on the security of the county. From now on, I hope you can mobilize all the law enforcement teams in the county and actively participate in this battle. "
Ma Tianliang nodded repeatedly and said, "No problem, I will arrange a meeting later."
"Pay attention to a few details." Lu Yiwei said, "All entertainment venues must be closed by tonight. I have already told Mayor Wu about this, and you must actively cooperate. In addition, arrange for three to five police officers to be stationed at each intersection, and implement a 24-hour patrol system. Those who disrupt public order or disobey the management will be detained directly, and there will be no tolerance. "
Hearing this, Ma Tianliang was troubled. One must know that the main entertainment venue in Black Mountain County was owned by Zhang Dongzi, and it would be suicidal to close his shops. He stammered, "Secretary Lu, all of them?"
"Yes, all of them must be closed." Lu Yiwei said decisively.
"Uh … Okay." Ma Tianliang nodded hesitantly.
After Ma Tianliang left, Zhao Xiaokang came in and said, "Secretary Lu, Mayor Zhao and Bureau Chief Meng are having a meeting in the government conference room. They will come over immediately after the meeting. Bureau Chief Guo from the Health Bureau is here. "
"Oh, let him in."
Guo Xiaofeng came in, sweating profusely. His thick glasses could not hide his nervousness, and he stood there timidly like a child who had made a mistake. He stammered, "Secretary Lu, I …"
"Sit first." Lu Yiwei pointed to the sofa and threw a cigarette to Guo Xiaofeng, suppressing his nervousness.
Guo Xiaofeng did not dare to light the cigarette and said in a panic, "Secretary Lu, I am responsible for the SARS outbreak, and I am willing to accept the punishment from the County party committee."
Lu Yiwei waved his hand and said, "This is not your fault, and it is not the time to pursue responsibility. From now on, you must be nervous. Not only must you do a good job in the epidemic prevention, but you must also actively cooperate with the experts in the province to do a good job in the treatment. Just now, I told Mayor Wu that you have been allocated 5 million RMB to fight against SARS. If the money is not enough, we can increase it, but it must be used where it is needed. Do you understand? "
Guo Xiaofeng nodded while wiping his sweat, "Thank you, Secretary Lu. I will work hard to do a good job."
"Okay." Lu Yiwei had another thought, "I have an idea. According to the uniqueness of the SARS patients, I do not recommend them to be treated in the county hospital to prevent the infection from spreading to society. The county hospital is short of wards, and it is far from meeting the demand. Therefore, I suggest that Dongguan Town Hospital be vacated to receive and treat the SARS patients. "
"Good, good, good. This is a good idea." Guo Xiaofeng quickly said, "I will go and arrange it immediately. I will try to complete it in two to three days."
"Two to three days is too late. We can't wait." Lu Yiwei said eagerly, "Transfer all the patients by tomorrow morning at the latest. I will go and take a look then."
"This …" Guo Xiaofeng was in a difficult position, but he had to listen to his superior. "Okay, I will go and implement it immediately."
It was almost noon when the conversation ended. Lu Yiwei did not sleep last night, and he did not feel sleepy. But at this moment, he suddenly felt sleepy, and he could not even open his eyes.
He went back to his bedroom and fell asleep as soon as he touched his pillow. When he woke up, it was already dark.
At this moment, all the units and departments in the county were actively acting in accordance with the instructions of the County Party Committee and the County Government. No one dared to drop the ball at this juncture. Yan Bugao and Jin Rongguang were living examples.
Lu Yiwei got up and washed his face. He sat in front of his desk and lit a cigarette. His brain was working fast again.
Everyone wants to be a leader, but if you are put in that position, you will have endless worries, and you can't afford to be careless. Heishan County was on the provincial government's watch list, and whether he could successfully control it would affect his own future. At the same time, it would affect Guo Jinzhu's future. It could be said that Guo Jinzhu had placed all his bets on Lu Yiwei.
In the face of such great pressure, Lu Yiwei had no confidence at all. But at this stage, he could only move forward.
At this moment, Zhao Kang knocked on the door and entered.
"Secretary Lu, you are awake." Zhao Kang said with concern, "Mayor Wu came over in the afternoon, but he did not disturb you when he saw you were resting."
"Oh, wake me up if you encounter such a situation in the future." Lu Yiwei did not dare to delay. He felt guilty for his actions.
"Okay, I know. Dinner is ready. You can eat first."
Only then did Lu Yiwei feel hungry. He got up and stretched his body, "Let's go."
The canteen was located at the backyard of the County party committee building. When Lu Yiwei entered the canteen, everyone stood up and greeted him. In the past, they would just sit there and nod their heads.
Lu Yiwei sat down at his usual table, and Zhao Kang came over. "Secretary Lu, your food is in the private room."
Lu Yiwei was not picky and said, "Let's eat here. It's the same anywhere."
Zhao Kang reminded him softly, "Secretary Lu, others will feel uncomfortable if you eat here."
Lu Yiwei looked up and noticed the unusual atmosphere in the canteen. Everyone was eating with their heads down. In the past, they used to talk and laugh, chatting about everything under the sun, and even joking with each other from time to time. But today, everything had changed.
"Alright." Lu Yiwei stood up with the help of the table and entered the private room.
The food was different from before, and he could feel the power of power.
"How's Mayor Wu?" Lu Yiwei asked as he ate.
Zhao Kang said, "Mayor Wu went to Xiaowang Village after the meeting this morning. I went to take a look in the afternoon. The Public Security Police and epidemic prevention personnel are in place. There is a checkpoint at the entrance of the village, and everyone needs to register and take their temperature. Also, the school in the village has been vacated, and Mayor Wu transferred all the suspected cases to the school. "
"Oh." Lu Yiwei did not expect Wu Shixun to act so quickly. It seems like he made the right move. Lu Yiwei's understanding of Wu Shixun was only on the surface, and it was another level of observation.
Zhao Kang said carefully, "There's something I'm not sure if I should say."
"Say it. Don't hesitate."
"This afternoon, County Magistrate Wu suspended the mayor of Dongguan Town …"
"Oh." Lu Yiwei did not say anything and asked, "What else?"
"Also, Zhang Dongzi and Bureau Chief Meng had an argument not long ago, and they almost got into a fight."
"Huh?" Lu Yiwei put down his bowl and chopsticks and said, "Is it because of the closure of the entertainment venue?"
"Yes, it should be."
Lu Yiwei hurriedly finished his meal and stood up. "Let's go and take a look."
On the street, Lu Yiwei saw a large group of people surrounding the entrance of Sun Entertainment from afar. When he got closer, the staff of Sun Entertainment stood in a row and confronted the Public Security Police. The atmosphere was extremely tense.
Lu Yiwei was about to get out of the car, but he returned. After watching for more than ten minutes in the car, he took out his phone and called Zhang Dongzi.
"Where are you?" Lu Yiwei asked straightforwardly.
Zhang Dongzi was not afraid of Lu Yiwei because of his promotion. Instead, she said angrily, "Secretary Lu, you are too much. You can't let my business be affected because of SARS. Who will bear the losses?"
"I will bear the losses." Lu Yiwei said decisively.
Zhang Dongzi was stunned. He did not expect such an answer. After a while, he said, "May I ask how Secretary Lu will bear the losses?"
Lu Yiwei said, "Dongzi, we are both straightforward people. Let's not beat around the bush. I was the one who gave the order to close the entertainment venue. It was mainly to deal with the current urgent situation. I hope you will actively cooperate and wait until the current situation is over. As for how to bear the losses, is it enough to owe you a favor? "
Zhang Dongzi had a good impression of Lu Yiwei. After thinking for a long time, he said, "Since Secretary Lu said so, I have nothing to say. However, I hope you can withdraw your people. Don't show off. Who are you trying to show off? "
Seeing that Zhang Dongzi had a strong background, Lu Yiwei did not argue with him. He said, "Okay, when SARS is over, I will host a banquet for you."
"You are welcome."
After hanging up the phone, Lu Yiwei said to Zhao Xiaokang, "Call Bureau Chief Meng now and ask him to withdraw all his people."
After a while, the public security officers withdrew one after another. Lu Yiwei walked along the main road of the county. Most of the entertainment venues had been closed. The empty street was like an empty city. The terrifying aura was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe. Even the dim street lights seemed very bleak.
When he was about to rush to Xiaowang Village, Lu Yiwei received a call from the director of the Health Bureau, Guo Xiaofeng. "Secretary Lu, I have bad news for you. Two more people died."
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