Chapter 2333

Zhou Andong let out a long sigh, sounding very heart-wrenching, but also with a trace of helplessness: "State-owned enterprises, as an important manifestation of the economic foundation with public ownership as the main body, their status and role are self-evident.

However, we must never, because it is a market subject, unilaterally emphasize its economic and market attributes while abandoning the Party's leadership, or even forgetting the Party's principles and stance."

Zhou Andong's tone became exceptionally firm: "Strict Party governance, for state-owned enterprises, must never become an exception. Discipline and rules are the lifeline of our Party and must not be abandoned at any time.

Whether it is an institution or a state-owned enterprise, it must be measured by the same ruler and treated equally. The industry and field of the enterprise may differ, but on the issue of strict Party governance, there is absolutely no special case."

Zhou Andong emphasized: "State-owned enterprise leaders are not just managers of the enterprise; more importantly, they are also leaders of the enterprise's Party organization. This means they shoulder dual responsibilities: both managing the enterprise's economic affairs well and grasping the enterprise's Party building work well, ensuring that the Party's line, principles, and policies are implemented in the enterprise.

Since they are cadres appointed by the Party, they must firmly maintain the Party's leadership position and resolutely implement the central authorities' decision-making and deployment. This is the most basic principle and common sense.

However, what is heart-wrenching is that some comrades are daring to act recklessly, turning a blind eye to the central authorities' requirements, and even openly violating them. They indulge in a life of pleasure and extravagance, completely ignoring their own duties and mission.

In anti-corruption activities, these comrades only go through the motions, dealing with them superficially, but in reality, they still go their own way, without any change. They seem to think they are an exception and can be free from any constraints, and they adopt an attitude of perfunctory and evasive response to the opinions and rectification requirements fed back by higher-level departments.

Such behavior is truly outrageous. As Party cadres, they should always keep their responsibilities and commitments in mind and cannot just pursue personal treatment and pleasure while forgetting the purpose of serving the people. If they can't even follow the most basic principles, are they still Party cadres?"

Gu Bing, sitting to one side, silently picked up a cigarette and lit it slowly. Amidst the swirling smoke, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Such a meeting should have been presided over by him, the Secretary, but he had once again sadly been reduced to a mascot.

However, he knew very well in his heart that today's meeting, if it were really presided over by him, these people below probably wouldn't take him seriously and would think he was Zhou Andong's puppet. Rather than that, it was better to be this mascot; at least it sounded better than puppet.

Moreover, being able to be a mascot beside this dog Zhou Andong, it seemed there was no one else but him. Thinking of this, Comrade Gu Bing, who was originally a bit depressed, suddenly felt his mood become comfortable, and then he straightened his chest, as if telling others about his uniqueness.

Zhou Andong naturally didn't know Gu Bing's inner drama was so rich. At this moment, he was concentrating on managing the expression on his face, wanting everyone to be able to see his anger and his determination to fight corruption.

"The whole Party follows the same constitution and executes the same set of disciplines; state-owned enterprises naturally cannot be an exception and must strictly place themselves within it, also needing to be measured by the ruler of discipline and rules, not giving an inch.

Insisting on the Party's leadership must never engage in special treatment, and it won't distinguish between industries; it is absolutely impossible for there to be one standard for institutions and another for enterprises. I can tell you seriously that here with me, there is no special case at all.

I can't manage other places, but in the Woolen Mill, as long as I am in the position of Factory Director of the Woolen Mill for one day, no matter who it is, as long as they are a Party cadre, they must strictly act according to the rules.

We must resolutely implement the line, principles, and policies formulated by the central authorities; this is the basic criterion for our work. At the same time, the Party's discipline and rules are also the bottom line we must follow and must not have the slightest transgression.

We must always keep in mind the purpose consciousness of serving the people wholeheartedly; this is our Party's fundamental purpose and also the responsibility and mission of every one of our Party cadres. Only by deeply rooting this purpose consciousness in our hearts can we truly achieve seeking happiness for the people and seeking rejuvenation for the nation.

In addition, as Party cadres, we must always maintain advanced nature, constantly improve our own quality and ability, so as to better serve the people. At the same time, we must also maintain purity, resolutely resist the erosion of various decadent thoughts, and always maintain the political character of being clean and honest.

Only by achieving all of the above can the reform and development of state-owned enterprises receive the support and backing of the vast number of people. Because the masses are our foundation, only by obtaining their recognition and support can the enterprise constantly move forward..."

This meeting lasted for an hour and a half, and throughout the process, only Zhou Andong was speaking. The content discussed revolved around Party style and Party building without exception. Regarding the anti-corruption measures that everyone was most concerned about, such as when to start and specific measures, not a single word was mentioned. This made most people's hearts hang in mid-air. When they left after the meeting, they all appeared somewhat absent-minded.

Chu Hongjun and Chen Min walked out of the conference room together and got into Chen Min's car. Both lit a cigarette, but the car was exceptionally quiet, and neither of them spoke.

The car slowly drove out of the main factory gate, and Chu Hongjun finally broke the silence. He exhaled a puff of smoke and then turned to Chen Min: "Old Chen, do you think the Factory Director's meeting today was really for anti-corruption?"

Chen Min was silent for a moment, opened the car window a little wider to let the smoke drift out better, and then said slowly: "Anti-corruption must be one of the purposes of the Factory Director convening this meeting, and this is also imperative.

If we don't vigorously rectify corruption, then the Woolen Mill's reform is just empty talk. However, the Factory Director mentioned the urgency of time three times in the meeting. I feel it's not just that the Woolen Mill's reform, school construction, and anti-corruption brook no delay; there should be hidden meaning here."

Chu Hongjun nodded thoughtfully: "I also feel that the Factory Director convening this meeting today has hidden meaning."

Chen Min took a puff of his cigarette and turned slightly to look at Chu Hongjun: "Then what do you think the Factory Director wants to do?"

"Reminding us!" Chu Hongjun raised his hand and brushed his hair back: "Telling us not to wait and see anymore. Time is precious; he has no patience to wait, and we must make a choice. Otherwise, once the anti-corruption action starts, he won't be soft-hearted."