It was a cold winter, and the Xijiang Provincial government had also entered a cold winter.
Due to the media's disclosure, the problem of dealing with the mine disaster was gradually exposed. The focus was on two points. First, the mine disaster was covered up. Ten people had died, five in the city, and only one was left in the province. How did this happen? Secondly, who gave them the guts to kill a miner who had signs of life in the process of handling the situation? It was so tragic that it made people's hair stand on end.
The neighboring province immediately banned the illegal crematorium in Shuiquan Town overnight and arrested the relevant personnel. The Xijiang Provincial government was not lenient either. Shen Guangming, the deputy governor in charge of security, personally led a team to investigate several coal mines mentioned in the news. One of the stops was Nanyang County.
The officials of Nanyang County had been driven crazy for the past two days. While dealing with the inspection from their superiors, they were also looking for connections to protect themselves. Fortunately, Lu Yiwei had left Nanyang County. Otherwise, he would definitely be the scapegoat this time.
When the investigation team had not yet left Nanyang County, there was a gas explosion in the Shuangmiao Coal Mine, killing more than ten people on the spot.
When the governor, Zhao Kunsheng, learned of the news, he directly issued a strict order that no one was allowed to leave Nanyang County until the problem was solved. For a while, Nanyang County became the focus of the whole province.
Half a month later, the investigation results were out, confirming the facts mentioned in the news. The results of the investigation were presented to Governor Zhao's desk. He made a major instruction to investigate the criminal responsibility of the relevant personnel and severely punish the leaders and cadres involved.
Two days later, the Beizhou City Public Security Bureau directly took the person in charge of the Shuangmiao Coal Mine away; the Shiwan Township Party Committee Secretary, Township Head, and Deputy Township Head were dismissed on the spot; the Nanyang County Safety Bureau Director was dismissed; Deputy County Head Gao Bowen, who was in charge of security, was dismissed; County Head Yang Derong was transferred from Nanyang County temporarily; and the Deputy Mayor in charge of security was given administrative punishment with a major demerit.
When Lu Yiwei heard the punishment decision, he was shocked but also expected it. He had long guessed Gao Bowen's fate. It was just a matter of time, and what would come would come. He felt a little sorry for County Head Yang Derong. Although there had been conflicts between the two, he was generally a good person. Logically speaking, he had been promoted from a deputy county head in charge of safety to a county head. He should have placed great importance on the safety of the entire county's coal mines, but he had fallen. He was going to retire soon and was hoping to move up another level, but after this incident, his political career would probably be over.
Lu Yiwei noticed a problem. He only heard that the person in charge of Shuangmiao Coal Mine was taken away, but there was no mention of Guoguogou Coal Mine. For Ding Changhua to be able to escape from such a major incident, he was indeed very capable.
The Nanyang County government was in an uproar. Other regions were also trembling with fear, as if they were treading on thin ice. They were busy inspecting the coal mines in their respective territories. Since there were no coal mines in the high-tech zone, it was much easier.
On this day, Lu Yiwei was at work when he received a call from Hu Zhixiong, the former director of the Finance Department of Nanyang County. He wanted to see him. Hu Zhixiong was originally just the Director of the Governmental Affairs Bureau, but he was directly promoted to the Director of the Finance Bureau under Zhang Zhiyuan. Later, due to financial problems, he was directly dismissed by Yang Derong and first served as the Section Chief of the Literature and History Section of the County People's Congress. Lu Yiwei could roughly guess that Hu Zhixiong wanted to meet him at this juncture, so he agreed to his request.
At night, in a quiet restaurant, Lu Yiwei met Hu Zhixiong, who had put on weight again. Hu Zhixiong was fat to begin with, and now he looked more like a penguin, swaying from side to side in a cute manner.
They had not seen each other for a long time, and he felt a sense of familiarity. After chatting for a while, the topic naturally led to the situation in Nanyang County. Hu Zhixiong said, "The county has become more chaotic these two days, especially those related to the coal mines. Everyone is in a state of panic and is in imminent danger. I heard that Yang Derong and Gao Bowen even fought. "
"What?" Lu Yiwei could not believe it, and said, "The two of them actually fought?"
"Yes." Hu Zhixiong said, "Yang Derong pushed all the responsibility to Gao Bowen, and wanted to take responsibility for the whole thing. As long as he can avoid this, he can think of a way to get him up in the future. Gao Bowen is a smart person, and he can be used by Yang Derong. That night, he went to the investigation team to report Yang Derong for bribery. So the two of them started a fight, and in the end, they both fell into the trap. "
Hearing this, Lu Yiwei did not feel good. He sighed and said, "This is a human's instinct. What about Secretary Xiao's attitude?"
"Secretary Xiao did not say anything from the beginning to the end, but expressed full cooperation and support for the investigation team's work."
This was the system. If anything happened, the government would bear the responsibility. The Party Committee would at most give a verbal warning, and in more serious cases, record a demerit, but not to the extent of dismissal or dismissal. Now that things had come to this, the situation could not be reversed. He asked, "Have you seen Song Yong recently?"
Hu Zhixiong said, "Yes. This kid is acting like nothing happened. We even played mahjong together yesterday afternoon."
Lu Yiwei felt guilty towards Song Yong. No matter what, Song Yong was promoted by him, and now Song Yong is back to being an ordinary person. Lu Yiwei said, "When you go back, tell him to look for me. I have something to say to him."
"Okay."
Hu Zhixiong hesitated for a long time and said, "Chief Lu, I have a favor to ask from you."
"Just say it. Don't be so polite between us."
Hu Zhixiong took a deep breath and said, "Chief Lu, I have been working at the County People's University for almost two years. My work is so-so, but it is far from what I expected. Back then, Secretary Zhang and you spared no effort in helping me become the director of the Finance Bureau, and I am sincerely grateful. I am 51 years old this year, and I will not have the chance to work hard in a few years. This time, the County has many vacancies, and I want to make use of this opportunity. "
Just as he guessed, Lu Yiwei asked directly, "Which department do you want to go to?"
Hu Zhixiong said embarrassedly, "As long as I can leave the County People's University, I can go to any department."
It is a sensitive period, and it is difficult to greet them. But since Hu Zhixiong suggested it, Lu Yiwei must help. He thought for a long time and took out his phone to call Nanyang County party committee secretary Xiao Zhiliang.
Both of them are not close, and Lu Yiwei does not know if Xiao Zhiliang will give him face. After thinking for a while, Lu Yiwei decided to call Xiao Zhiliang's driver, He Jian.
Lu Yiwei and He Jian have a good relationship, and at least He Jian will give Lu Yiwei face. After the call was connected, He Jian said with a cheeky smile, "My dear Chief Lu, you have not called me for a long time. Why? When will you treat me to a meal?"
Lu Yiwei said vaguely, "If you say so. Next time you and Fuyong come over, I promise we will treat you well."
"Haha … Stop joking around. Tell me, what is it?" He Jian is smart, and knows that Lu Yiwei must have something to say.
Lu Yiwei did not beat around the bush and said, "He Jian, I want to ask you for a favor. You know Hu Zhixiong from the County People's University, right? He wants to improve, and wants to contribute to the development of Nanyang. We have been brothers for many years. If there is a suitable opportunity, please recommend him to Secretary Xiao."
"Oh, that." He Jian hesitated for a long time, "Yiwei, you know the situation in Nanyang. It is difficult to greet him now."
Lu Yiwei did not want to waste time with him, and said directly, "Don't talk nonsense with me. Just tell me, can this be done?"
He Jian was straightforward, "Since you have brought it up, I will definitely do it, but I can't guarantee the results."
"Stop beating around the bush!" Lu Yiwei pretended to be angry, "He Jian, I will leave this to you. I don't care what you do, you must get this done, okay?"
"Okay!" He Jian said without hesitation, "How about this, the County Committee will be holding a meeting soon to discuss the vacancy. I will talk to Secretary Xiao tomorrow."
"Okay," Lu Yiwei said with a smile, "Thank you, brother He Jian. I will definitely thank you when we meet another day."
"Forget it, it is not a big deal," He Jian said immediately, "Let's not talk anymore. Secretary Xiao is coming out, we will talk another day."
After hanging up, Lu Yiwei said, "Go look for He Jian tomorrow, it should not be a problem. If you encounter any difficulties, call me immediately. "
"Thank you, thank you, Director Lu." Hu Zhixiong was so excited that he could not speak.
"No need to thank me, we are all on the same side." Lu Yiwei said, "I also hope that you can go further. There are not many cadres in Nanyang County. When we really need people, we only realize that there is no one around us."
After chatting for a while, Hu Zhixiong quickly stuffed a card from his pocket into Lu Yiwei's pocket before he left. With a silly smile, he said, "Director Lu, I came in a hurry, so I didn't know what to buy for the child. It's a small token of my appreciation. I hope you'll accept it."
"What is this?" Lu Yiwei's eyes widened. He took it out from his pocket and put it on the table, "Old Hu, what kind of person do you think I, Lu Yiwei, am? Quickly put it away and let others see you as a joke."
Hu Zhixiong stuffed the money back into his pocket and said, "Director Lu, I know that you are an honest and upright person. I don't have any other intentions. I just want to buy something for the child." After saying that, he immediately turned around and walked out the door.
"Come back!" Lu Yiwei shouted loudly, giving Hu Zhixiong a fright.
Hu Zhixiong ignored him and continued walking. Lu Yiwei roared behind him, "Old Hu, if you dare to walk out of this door today, don't ever see me again."
Helpless, Hu Zhixiong could only return resentfully.
Lu Yiwei handed the card back to him and said calmly, "Old Hu, I've said it before. We're friends, and we don't have these kinds of relationships. If it was for money, I would have asked you in the past. Don't do these useless things, I don't like it. How much money can you make in a year, save it for your son's wife. "
"This, this …" Hu Zhixiong said embarrassedly, "Director Lu, I really do not have any other intentions …"
"Alright!" Lu Yiwei stood up and said, "I do not have any other intentions. When the matter is successful, just treat me to a meal. Other than that, don't think about anything else. Alright, I have to go home. Don't come back tonight, just stay at the hotel and come back tomorrow morning. "
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