Chapter 1107: Going Home for the New Year

lic announcement for 7 days. 。As soon as the formula ended, he immediately took office. 。After the spring rain yesterday, the weather cleared up today. 。The Provincial Committee Organization Departme...Xiao Jingyu said softly, "Twenty-nine, I'll pick you up at the airport." 。"Xiao Zheng hurriedly said, “No, I can come back myself. You don't need to make this extra trip.” 。"Xiao Jingyu retorted, “What do you mean by running this extra trip! I insist on picking you up!” 。Only then did Xiao Zheng realize that Xiao Jingyu wanted to see him sooner, and he couldn't refuse. He said, "I'll contact you on the 28th." 。"Xiao Jingyu said: 'You don't need to contact me again, anyway, I'll pick you up at the airport on the afternoon of the 29th. That's settled.'" 。As can be seen, Xiao Jingyu hopes that Xiao Zheng will go back and there will be no more changes to the date. 。Xiao Zheng's heart was naturally sweet, and he also felt a bit sorry for Xiao Jingyu, saying: "Okay, go home on the 29th!"

Xiao Zheng's car drove from Yinzhou towards Xihe Tou. It was freezing outside, but warm inside the car. As they traveled, it began to snow softly at some point. 。Before reaching the Xiliu market, snowflakes were already falling in large clumps. Xiao Zheng's mind inexplicably brought to mind a poem from the Ming Dynasty: "The north wind blows sand across the sky, roaring; snowflakes fall thickly, as large as hands." 。Green mountains turn white in an instant, and flat land becomes thick within a moment. 。Only here in the north, there's such wind and snow, so refreshing and exhilarating!Xiao Zheng could already feel that his experience in Aidning would forever change him. His feelings for the Ninggan people, the Xihǎitóu people, the Baoyuan County people, and the Baokuang Village people had become part of his blood, woven into his very breath; this feeling would never fade.Because of the strong wind and heavy snow, the car slowed down. It wasn't until lunchtime that they reached Xiliushi. 。Lian Rongyu asked, "Minister Xiao, shall we have lunch in Xiliushi and then go back" Upon being reminded by Lian Rongyu, Xiao Zheng suddenly remembered someone. He said, "Let me make a phone call first and then decide." 。"Xiao Zheng picked up his phone and dialed a number. After a moment, the other party answered the call, his voice quite excited: "Hello, Mayor Xiao! Where are you" This was Ma Senlin, the deputy mayor of Xi Liu City! When Xiao Zheng followed leaders like Gu Cuiping on their first trip to Lipan Mountain, they passed through Xi Liu City. Deputy Mayor Ma Senlin knew that the road bullies in Panshan City were rampant, so he specially arranged for police officer Xu Jing to lead a team to escort them to Baomin Village at Xihe's head." 。

Along the way, we did indeed encounter a road bully. We saved Li Qingci and her husband from the leather jacket-clad leader of the bullies, and later, in Baokuang Village, we were escorted back to Yinzhou by Yuan Zengfei, the captain of the provincial special police. 。All of this happened over a year ago, yet amidst the snow that blanketed the sky, it felt as if centuries had passed. 。Xiao Zheng felt a lot of emotion in his heart, and without beating around the bush, he readily said: "Mayor Ma, my car is just passing by Xiliu Market! It's so cold these days, I wonder if I could come to your place for a bowl of hot noodles"

Ma Senlin said loudly: "Oh oh oh, this is really great! No wonder I kept sneezing just now, it turns out that Director Xiao was thinking of me! Welcome welcome, turn into the city center right away 。"Xiao Zheng heard Ma Senlin's enthusiasm and was also in a good mood, saying, “We’ll be right over!”

On the streets of Xiliu City, trees were covered with a thick layer of white, and the roads where cars passed were a mess of glittering shards. " 。Xiao Zheng and his entourage drove into the city government. Ma Senlin was already waiting for them inside the glass door. As soon as their car drove onto the platform, he immediately came out to greet them. When Xiao Zheng got out of the car, Ma Senlin stepped forward, shook hands with him, and gave him a warm hug: "Minister Xiao, it's been so long! Welcome, welcome!"

Xiao Zheng said, "I didn't worry about disturbing Mayor Ma. I was passing by and remembered, so I just called." Ma Senlin said, "This means you consider me a friend! That's what I like..." 。It was a coincidence that today there was an agricultural and rural work conference scheduled to be held by the province, but according to the weather forecast, our Liupanshan area will have heavy snow for the next two days. The provincial meeting was canceled, and we were asked to concentrate our efforts on fighting against the snow disaster! That's why I stayed in the city. 。"Looks like we're destined to meet again!"

Xiao Zheng said, "It's that time of year again to fight the snow disaster! This is a very important matter!" Ma Senlin said, "Come on, let's go inside, it's too cold out here." 。Ma Senlin even shook hands with the liaison officer Ren Yongle, which showed that Ma Senlin was down-to-earth and very approachable. 。Ma Senlin's contact led the way, heading straight for the canteen. 。After taking a few steps, Xiao Zheng suddenly turned to Ma Senlin and asked, "Mayor Ma, is Officer Xu Jing still in the police force of Xiliu City" "Yes!" Ma Senlin asked in some surprise, "Minister Xiao, do you still remember Comrade Xu Jing He only escorted you once, right"Xiao Zheng smiled and said, "How could I forget That time, thanks to him escorting us, he decisively fired a gun at the critical moment. Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable! If Officer Xu is free, let him join us for a bowl of noodles."Ma Senlin said, "No problem, I'll give him a call right away." 。Then, Ma Senlin called Xu Jing and said, "He'll be here in a while." 。Then, Ma Senlin continued, “Xu Jing's development this year hasn't been good. " 。"Xiao Zheng was a little surprised and hurriedly asked, "What's wrong" Ma Senlin said, "More than a year ago, Xu Jing was already the deputy captain of the Municipal Public Security Team, but later on, they didn't like him above, so they demoted him to an outpost as a deputy director." 。Comrade Xu Jing originally came up from the position of a police station chief at the grassroots level. Later, when he was sent down, he became the deputy director instead. 。He also put down all his arrangements. 。。Xiao Zheng asked specifically, "What's the situation Did Xu Jing make a mistake at work" Ma Senlin shook his head and said, "Xu Jing has always been very dedicated. Otherwise, I wouldn't have entrusted him with escorting you last time." 。Xiao Zheng thought so too. Xu Jing was a police officer with a very clear head and dared to act, such a police officer was indeed precious in the public security team. Xiao Zheng asked again: "When was Officer Xu transferred to the grassroots police station" Ma Senlin said: "About a month after escorting you." 。"Hearing this, Xiao Zheng suddenly realized and turned to Ma Senlin: “Officer Xu’s demotion, is it related to escorting us Is it related to his crackdown on the local bullies back then" “Let me be frank with you, Minister Xiao…” 。That is indeed the case. 。"Ma Senlin said, 'The public security system has its reasons. I told Xu Jing back then, they were going to target him and that it would be better for him to transfer to the city government. Ideally, he should come work under me. At least in terms of his position, I could help him.'" 。But Xu Jing is a little different from others. He said he just wants to do this job until retirement, and he said whether he works in the city or at the grassroots police station, it's the same. 。This statement made Xiao Zheng quite sentimental. 。In today's society, desirable, leisurely, and well-paying jobs are highly sought after, while dirty, arduous, and low-paying jobs are avoided by everyone. 。At the grassroots level, police stations are undoubtedly lower in status and more physically demanding compared to those in the city. Due to their lower rank, salaries are also not as high. Many grassroots officers try every means possible to escape from this level. If they can be promoted higher up, they will; if they can leave the public security system altogether, they will. 。Moreover, if Ma Sen treats Xu Jing so highly, if he is transferred to the city government, it's very possible that he will later serve as deputy secretary-general or secretary-general! But, Xu Jing refused. 。Of such people, Xiao Zheng is in admiration. 。Let him talk about himself. He can't even do that. If he's being pressured, Xiao Zheng wants to leave and make a name for himself. At the very least, he wants to get away from those who are oppressing him. Ideally, he wants to fight back! He can't be like Xu Jing, who can still act the same way towards both superiors and subordinates even when being bullied. 。

"That's how it is" 。Xiao Zheng nodded. He didn't make any promises, still intending to wait until he saw Xu Jing to talk about it. 。Ma Senlin and Xiao Zheng went to the small private room in the cafeteria together. It could seat six or seven people. There was a large plate of wormwood noodles, a large pot of vegetable oil wontons, braised chicken, and eight-treasure tea, as well as a bowl of raw garlic cloves 。Ma Senlin asked Xiao Zheng, "Minister Xiao, what kind of wine would you like to drink" Xiao Zheng said, "I don't drink..." 。It's snowing heavily today, and I'm afraid there might be a sudden task tonight. 。Ma Senlin said: “Then I won’t be polite.” 。Then let's just go with Eight Treasure Tea instead. 。"That's best!" said Xiao Zheng.

"Shall we start now" asked Ma Senlin again, "Everyone must be hungry." 。"Xiao Zheng said, "No need to rush, just wait for Officer Xu Jing." 。"Ma Senlin smiled and nodded, clearly seeing that Xiao Zheng was a very loyal person! So, Ma Senlin talked to Xiao Zheng about the recent developments in Xiliu City, such as the potato base being built." 。Moreover, they also discussed the matter of Sun Mingqian, Shānchuān Báihé and Zheng Yixiong from the province being taken away by the Beijing Discipline Inspection Commission. 。

Ma Senlin, because he was in the city, wasn't very clear about the specific disciplinary violations of Sun Mingqian, Shanchuan Bai, and Zheng Yixiong. Xiao Zheng, however, had been with Liu Shisen all along and witnessed everything, so he gave Ma Senlin some details about the situation. 。Even without embellishment, Ma Senlin was shocked and exclaimed, “These three provincial leaders are too bold!” 。"If this hadn't been exposed, I truly wouldn't have believed they were the umbrella for these black forces!"

Xiao Zheng didn't want to dwell too much on this topic either. He thought it best to wait for the Beijing Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection to announce the results of their investigation. So, he changed the subject and asked: "Mayor Ma, the road from Yinzhou to Xiliu City is still narrow and bumpy today. There are many potholes, and it's no longer suitable for the development of our Liupanshan region." 。"Has anyone in Xiliu City ever thought about widening National Highway"

Ma Senlin sighed, "We have thought about it, you know. Our potato base has been built and next year the yield of potatoes in Xiliu will definitely increase several times over. If the highway is widened, it would certainly save farmers costs." 。However, the Xi Liu City's finances are still not doing well at present. There is simply not enough money that can be invested in infrastructure. 。"Xiao Zheng nodded and said, "Why don't we brainstorm together The Xiliu Market can contribute some money, and I'll help you get more from the provincial government to improve National Highway." Xiao Zheng didn't explicitly say that he had already secured 2.5 billion yuan. 。Though 250 million yuan is a considerable sum, it's not a large amount when it comes to road construction. The main effort still relies on local cities finding their own solutions. 。All Xiao Zheng could do was raise everyone's morale and then help solve some funding issues appropriately. 。Ma Senlin said, "Well then, Minister Xiao, you're truly extraordinary." 。What you're considering is the whole situation of Mount Liupanshan. 。As expected, Secretary Jiang brought you here from the river for a reason. 。"Mayor Ma, you flatter me." 。"Xiao Zheng said, 'We also recently introduced a project, but now this road is a bit disrespectful to them.'" 。Ma Senlin nodded and said, "Then let's work together to find a way to repair the national road!"

"Knock knock knock," the door of the private room was knocked open, and someone pushed it in. It was police officer Xu Jing. 。vent in my life." 。According to ancient records, my comrade Xiao Jingyu and I registered our marriage. 。Gù Cuìpíng's laughter came: "Actually, I already heard about... " 。Heartiest congratulations to...