On the busy road, Chen Xing, Zeng Ping, the secretary, and the driver once again took a car to Small Rock Island. Chen Xing, who was going back to the capital the day after tomorrow, once again arranged for an on-site visit to Small Rock Island.
Sitting in the car, Chen Xing was a little silent. After having dinner with Lin Yupei last night, Chen Xing went back and called Zeng Jing. After all, Zeng Jing was a criminal police officer. Undoubtedly, Zeng Jing had the strength that ordinary women did not have. On the phone, Chen Xing could feel the sorrow that Zeng Jing had suppressed in the depths of his heart, but Zeng Jing did not show his crying side.
Chen Xing sighed. He actually wanted to comfort Zeng Jing. Maybe it would be better if he cried out loud, at least he could vent some of his sorrow. But with Zeng Jing's character, Chen Xing knew that Zeng Jing would not cry in front of outsiders. In the end, except for some words of comfort, Chen Xing did not say anything more. Last night, he roughly asked about her husband, Jiang Yi's funeral might not be held so soon, because the Municipal Bureau would hold a memorial service for Jiang Yi. It might be held five or six days later. Chen Xing had already planned to find time to go there, but he did not tell Zeng Jing about it on the phone.
Sitting in the car, looking out of the window at the landscape disappearing from sight as the car sped forward, Chen Xing sighed with emotion. People's life was not long, and they were always moving forward. The past days were like the landscape disappearing. After all, ashes to ashes, dust to dust. The dead were gone, and the living, after all, had to look forward.
"Mayor, you seem to be restless." Sitting in the back seat with Chen Xing, Zeng Ping could not help but ask.
"Nothing." Chen Xing shook his head and raised his hand to look at the time. It was about an hour's journey from the city to Small Rock Island, and they were almost there.
Coming out of the office today, they met Lin Yupei, but Chen Xing did not intend to take her. This woman, Chen Xing only worried that she would be unable to hide her big mouth and go to Small Rock Island for an on-site investigation. Chen Xing wanted to focus on the rectification of this heavily polluted area. If he took Lin Yupei there, it was hard to guarantee that Lin Yupei would tell him in private when she came back. Such a flirtatious woman undoubtedly gave Chen Xing a headache.
When the car arrived at Small Rock Island, Zeng Ping, who had been to Small Rock Island several times, pointed the way to Li Yong. The car stopped at the intersection not far from the Jiuye Paper Mill that Zeng Ping had mentioned before. Zeng Ping suggested walking.
"Mayor, do you see? In this whole area, there are more than 30 to 40 enterprises, ranging from large to small. The waste water and waste gas discharged by them are all below the standard." After getting out of the car, Zeng Ping led the way and introduced to Chen Xing as they walked. At first glance, there were factories everywhere. Because there were many enterprises gathered here, there were also a large floating population. There were many people and cars coming and going.
Dozens of enterprises basically discharged pollutants in violation of the rules. The district turned a blind eye to it. No one knew what they were thinking. Chen Xing's face darkened. Although he said it out of anger, Chen Xing knew that the district valued the economic benefits brought by these enterprises and the annual tax revenue paid to the district. As the mayor, Chen Xing knew in his heart that he could not be too harsh to the cadres of the district. This kind of phenomenon was too common.
The reason why this place was called Small Rock Island was because of the name of the river. This river was called Small Rock River, and the name of Small Rock Island also came from this river. Zeng Ping explained in detail to Chen Xing. After walking for a while, they had already gone around the side of the paper mill. The factory's sewage outlet was here. The sewage pipe, which was as thick as a bucket, was directly discharged into the river.
Chen Xing looked at the Small Rock River that Zeng Ping had mentioned. He did not know what the Small Rock River looked like in the past, but what he saw now was purely a black and smelly river. The water was almost as black as ink.
The villagers here said that ten to twenty years ago, they used to eat the water of this river. In the summer, the surrounding villagers often came here to swim. In recent years, no one dared to come here. They said that if they soaked in the water, their skin would rot. Zeng Ping said.
I think what the villagers said was right. Not only would people's skin rot, even animals wouldn't be able to stand it. I think the fish and shrimp in the river have died long ago. Chen Xing shook his head and looked forward. Chen Xing could clearly see the large and small enterprises along the Small Rock River.
Did the villagers drink the well water or the tap water? Chen Xing turned to ask Zeng Ping.
No, the villagers didn't even dare to drink the well water. They said that they were afraid that the sewage would also pollute the underground water. Now, every household drank the tap water. Zeng Ping knew the situation of the Small Rock Plateau very well. He said that because there were many enterprises here, the economic development was not bad. The municipal water company had already laid pipes in this area. A ton of water was not expensive. The villagers would rather drink the tap water. In fact, the surrounding villagers had a love-hate relationship with these enterprises. Because of these enterprises, the surrounding villagers also benefited. The villagers could benefit from the sale of the village's collective land. Coupled with the recruitment of the enterprises, many surplus villagers worked in these factories. The wages were not bad, and the villagers lived a good life. Because of the floating population and business opportunities brought by these enterprises, many villagers opened small shops or stalls to do business. They could earn some money.
Zeng Ping paused. Therefore, on the one hand, the villagers in the surrounding villages hated the pollution brought by the enterprises on the Small Rock Plateau. On the other hand, they had formed an inextricable relationship with these enterprises.
You said that there were villagers who came to the city to cause trouble. What was the reason? Chen Xing frowned.
The overall reason was pollution. At that time, several elderly people died of cancer. The villagers thought that it was caused by long-term pollution and wanted to claim compensation from the enterprises. The enterprises refused, so the villagers gathered and went to the city to cause trouble. Later, the newspapers exposed the pollution here, and the city asked for supervision. Zeng Ping said.
Then it was left unsettled, right? Chen Xing looked at the Jiuye Paper Mill next to him. The big chimneys were already emitting thick exhaust gas. He was expressionless, and no one knew what he was thinking.
Then it was left unsettled. The newspapers couldn't keep up with the reports. Moreover, the villagers said that they were very disgusted with the pollution of the enterprises, but they really didn't have the determination to completely fall out with the enterprises. Zeng Ping said. He understood the mentality of the villagers very well.
From what you said, we can get a very important message. We want to clean up the Small Rock Plateau, but we can't adopt a one-size-fits-all approach. Otherwise, we will think that we are doing it for the sake of the villagers. Who knows, the villagers may not necessarily appreciate it in the end. Chen Xing smiled, and then he frowned. According to the regulations, when these enterprises were built, they were equipped with supporting environmental protection equipment. Could it be that the environmental protection equipment of all the enterprises did not meet the standards?
That was not true. Some enterprises saw that the environmental protection equipment of other enterprises did not meet the standards and continued to produce, and no one cared. Some enterprises that clearly had environmental protection equipment that met the standards followed suit and stopped using environmental protection equipment. This was because it could save costs. They could save money and no one cared. Why wouldn't the enterprises do it? Zeng Ping smiled bitterly.
Didn't the environmental protection department care about it? Chen Xing looked at Zeng Ping.
Mayor, we also want to interfere. But when we come to inspect, those factories that do not meet the environmental standards will pretend to stop production or continue production. They don't care about us at all. As for those factories that meet the environmental standards, they will turn on the environmental protection equipment when we come to inspect. But when we leave, they will immediately turn it off again. They are playing a game of cat and mouse with us. We can't do anything to them. Those with a strong background will even chase our staff out of the building. Zeng Ping smiled helplessly.
When Chen Xing, Zeng Ping, secretary Huang Jianghua, and driver Li Yong were standing by the side of the Small Rock Creek behind the paper mill, pointing and talking, they did not notice that someone in the factory upstairs had noticed them. At this time, seven or eight security guards walked out of the paper mill. One of them was even cursing to the others. Recently, the boss had ordered them to prevent some reporters from coming over to take pictures of the discharge of pollutants in the factory. If they encountered any reporters, they should teach them a lesson so that they would not dare to cause trouble again.
Captain Chen, do those people look like reporters? I don't see any cameras. A security guard said to the man who was talking. He was one of the leaders of the security guards in the factory.
Humph, I just stared at them from the small building behind us for a while. They were pointing at our factory. Look at the big sewage pipe behind us. Maybe they took some secret pictures with a camera. Now there are even pinhole cameras. What do you know? The man in the lead snorted as he smoked his cigarette. Moreover, who would come to such a desolate and stinky place like this?
Captain Chen, they said that reporters are not to be trifled with. Are we really going to beat them up?
Nonsense, what are you afraid of? Our big boss has a strong background. It's not a big deal for us to beat up a few reporters. Maybe the boss will be happy. He hates reporters the most.
Obviously, Chen Xing and the others did not expect that trouble would fall from the sky while they were just standing there and talking. A few people in security uniforms walked over from afar with batons in their hands. Suddenly, they started cursing. Without saying a word, they rushed over with their batons and hit anyone they saw.
Huang Jianghua was the closest to them, so he was hit by the baton. The pain made him grimace. Zeng Ping also did not expect this to happen. He was so scared that his eyes widened and he said angrily, "What are you doing? We are cadres of the city.
And cadres of the city? We are going to beat you up. " The man called Captain Chen shouted.
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