Chapter 1133: The Feeling of Being Plotted Against!

Around eight o'clock the next morning.

More than a dozen minibus-style buses suddenly appeared at the Xiyang Municipal Government.

Banners were hoisted on the minibuses!

"The Yechuan County Magistrate is smashing our rice bowls; we ask the City Leaders to make the call!"

"We ask the Municipal Government to uphold justice for us common folk!"

The fleet formed by the minibuses blocked the road at the entrance of the Municipal Government.

This group of people began to honk their horns collectively from time to time, creating intense visual and auditory pressure.

There was much discussion within the Municipal Committee Compound.

"What has happened here?"

"Yechuan County wants to promote the 'Bus to Every Village' project, and the private minibus owners don't agree."

"Hasn't Tang Ye been doing quite well in his post? Why does he have to chew on this tough bone?"

"It's just over-pursuing political achievements. He wants to do everything, and now he's suffering for it, having kicked an iron plate!"

The director of the Municipal Government's Petition Office saw that the situation was not right and immediately dialed the Mayor's Secretary's phone.

Lu Tianming learned of this matter and hurried to report it to Jiang Jing.

"Mayor Jiang, we just received news that a group of people from Yechuan County is petitioning."

Hearing that it was related to Yechuan, Jiang Jing immediately frowned, "What is the reason?"

Lu Tianming had already grasped the situation, "It is related to Tang Ye wanting to promote the Huimin Bus 'Bus to Every Village' project in Yechuan County!"

Jiang Jing realized, "Are these people who came to petition the private minibus transport group?"

Lu Tianming nodded and said, "Yes, they heard that Yechuan County is going to launch the Huimin Bus, so they came to the Municipal Government to defend their rights."

Jiang Jing rubbed his chin; he internally supported Tang Ye, but such a large disturbance still caused him to be alert.

Jiang Jing said in a deep voice, "Hurry and have people disperse them, just say that we will fully respect their opinions."

Lu Tianming nodded slightly, "Very well, I will arrange for people to handle it right now."

After Lu Tianming left, Jiang Jing dialed Tang Ye's phone.

"Regarding the 'Bus to Every Village' plan, the situation has changed. There is a lot of opposition from below, and the Municipal Government has been blocked at the entrance. You need to pay close attention to this!"

Tang Ye secretly thought to himself that he had been careless!

He had just held a meeting to solicit opinions yesterday.

Today, they came to the Municipal Government to defend their rights immediately; this reaction speed exceeded his expectations!

He had a feeling of an undercurrent surging, of being plotted against.

"Mayor Jiang, it was my lack of consideration. I didn't expect their opposition to be so loud. However, the louder their voices, the more it shows that I have poked a sore spot. The sore spot must be removed; the Huimin Bus is imperative!"

Jiang Jing remained calm, "Tell me the reasons in detail!"

Tang Ye said, "These private minibus owners have already formed a bad climate; their going to the government to defend their rights was actually within expectations. The year before last, Zhou Songtao had tried to promote township buses, but it was immediately met with resistance from this group. During operations, bus drivers were forced to stop and beaten by the private minibus personnel, and in the end, it could only be left unsettled."

Hearing Tang Ye say this, Jiang Jing fell into silence, and only after a moment did he say, "Is there any solution?"

Tang Ye said, "This matter must be taken seriously and must be combined with the campaign to sweep away organized crime and eliminate evil."

Jiang Jing nodded slightly, "A serious illness requires strong medicine! Try to do it."

After hanging up Tang Ye's call, Jiang Jing dialed Yang Guofeng's phone.

Yang Guofeng knew why Jiang Jing was calling, composed himself, and answered Jiang Jing's call.

"Mayor Jiang, may I ask what is the matter?"

Jiang Jing said in a deep voice, "The gate of the Municipal Committee has been blocked, causing a bad influence. This group of people are private minibus transport owners. As the Vice Mayor in charge of transportation, you need to come forward and coordinate."

Yang Guofeng feigned ignorance, "Mayor Jiang, why are the minibus owners blocking the gate? I have to figure out the reason before I can think of a way."

Jiang Jing knew that Yang Guofeng was asking despite knowing the answer, and said in a serious tone,

"It is related to Yechuan County wanting to promote the Huimin Bus 'Bus to Every Village' project."

Yang Guofeng sighed, "This infringes upon their vital interests. If the city doesn't promise to suspend this plan, it will likely be difficult to quell the disturbance."

Jiang Jing heard Yang Guofeng's intent and said coldly, "Vice Mayor Yang, the Huimin Bus is the general trend and will not stop because there is opposition. As the Vice Mayor in charge of transportation, you must consider the problem from the perspective of the overall situation."

Seeing that Jiang Jing supported Tang Ye, Yang Guofeng, although unhappy, chose to compromise for the time being,

"I will call the City Transportation Bureau immediately and have them persuade the people to leave. However, regarding the 'Bus to Every Village' plan, I suggest we still need to deliberate on it in the long term."

Jiang Jing heard Yang Guofeng's insincerity, "Let's solve the problem of the blocked gate first!"

Yang Guofeng hung up Jiang Jing's call and summoned Jing Le, "Mayor Jiang just called me; the entrance to the Municipal Government has been blocked by minibuses. You hurry and call the Transportation Bureau, and have them arrange for people to handle it. Once the commotion is enough, they can withdraw."

Jing Le said, "Very well, I will make the call immediately."

Yang Guofeng called out to stop Jing Le, "If Yechuan County brings up the 'Bus to Every Village' again, you know what to do, right?"

Jing Le said, "As long as similar things happen again, Yechuan County will definitely learn its lesson."

After Jing Le left, a smug smile appeared on the corner of Yang Guofeng's mouth.

He had suffered several setbacks at Tang Ye's hands, and this time he finally had a chance for revenge.

This person Tang Ye looks perfect, but in fact, he also has shortcomings.

He is too protective of his reputation and pursues political achievements too much.

If he wants to achieve results in the transportation field, he has to see if he is willing to cooperate!

Yang Guofeng felt that Tang Ye had also chosen the wrong direction.

Actually, if Tang Ye wanted to make some achievements in transportation, he could just build a few more roads; with his connections and resources, asking for some resources from the province and the city would be an easy task.

Tang Ye insisted on choosing a difficult matter.

The Huimin Bus 'Bus to Every Village' cannot be solved just by resolving funding.

It involves the interests of many people.

Once people are involved, it becomes difficult to handle.

Tang Ye received a call from Han Zhengyi.

"County Magistrate Tang, do you have a moment? Come to my office."

Tang Ye subsequently walked into Han Zhengyi's office.

Han Zhengyi's expression was grave.

"Gong just called me; today, the minibuses from Yechuan blocked the Municipal Committee Compound. It was only after the City Transportation Bureau stepped in to coordinate that the matter came to an end.

Gong acknowledges your courage and determination, but hopes I can pass on a message to you: when doing things, one still needs to take it one step at a time.

Transportation involves the vital interests of the people.

Blocking gates and petitioning are secondary!

Multiple minibus routes within Yechuan County have ceased operations, causing serious inconvenience for the common people's travel.

The Municipal Government's complaint hotline has been blown up!"

Tang Ye had to admit that this time, he had underestimated the determination of the vested interest groups to oppose him.

"Secretary Han, I have deeply realized the difficulties Comrade Zhou Songtao faced.

Just starting to collect opinions has already triggered such a huge reaction.

However, I feel that we cannot be coerced by them and remain stagnant just because we encounter obstruction.

Please give me some time; I will resolve this matter properly!"