Chapter 1393: Distinctly Different Decisions!

Gong Weimin frowned and said, "If the decision to evacuate is made, all previous efforts will have been in vain."

Tang Ye shook his head, "I don't think so!"

We have already shown the common people the government's sense of responsibility and attitude; Comrade Gao Guangquan, the Town Party Committee Secretary of Chenxin Town, has not slept or rested for half a month, even collapsing at his post.

We are evacuating now for the sake of their safety.

If the next flood breaks the levee, it will leave tens of thousands of common people submerged in water; the consequences would be unimaginable!"

Gong Weimin said in a deep voice, "I will communicate with Secretary Jiang Jing immediately!"

After hanging up Tang Ye's call, Gong Weimin dialed Jiang Jing's number.

"Secretary Jiang, this is Gong Weimin!"

"Director Gong, hello! How is the situation in Yechuan?"

Gong Weimin's tone was serious, "Comrade Tang Ye rushed back from Yanjing and is participating in the frontline flood control and disaster relief in Chenxin Town.

He just reported to me that the flood control situation in Chenxin Town is not optimistic and suggested evacuating the masses.

However, Comrade Yu Jing indicated to me that the situation in Chenxin Town is completely under control!"

Jiang Jing was silent for a few seconds.

The two had made completely different judgments and decisions!

On the surface!

Tang Ye's suggestion was pessimistic.

Yu Jing's attitude was positive.

But considering the actual situation, Tang Ye's suggestion was more prudent.

"Director Gong, what are your thoughts?"

Gong Weimin said in a deep voice, "I want to hear your thoughts first!"

Jiang Jing paused for a moment and sighed heavily, "Director Gong, I know Tang Ye very well; he is definitely not a person who shirks responsibility. Since he proposed the evacuation, it must be a conclusion reached after weighing the pros and cons. I suggest adopting his opinion and evacuating the villagers of Chenxin Town; the safety of the common people's lives and property must always be placed first."

Gong Weimin sighed, "I agree with your idea. I suggest organizing the evacuation immediately, with the Municipal Party Committee coordinating and allocating resources to properly settle the common people of Chenxin Town."

Jiang Jing nodded, "Good! I will call Mayor Gao immediately."

After hanging up Gong Weimin's call, Jiang Jing dialed Gao Qidong's number.

"Mayor Gao, there is an urgent matter that requires your immediate arrangement!"

Gao Qidong's expression was grave, "Please speak!"

"The masses in Chenxin Town must be evacuated immediately. The city must do a good job in resettlement, prepare sufficient tents and daily necessities, and ensure logistical support!"

Gao Qidong was somewhat surprised, "Why can't Chenxin Town hold on anymore?"

Jiang Jing said in a deep voice, "The reason why it cannot hold must be investigated clearly after the floodwaters recede. The top priority is to ensure the basic living of the common people. This is the consensus reached between Comrade Gong Weimin and me."

Gong Weimin had made a special trip back from the province to fight the flood and was also Gao Qidong's old leader.

Jiang Jing using Gong Weimin to pressure him made Gao Qidong feel very uncomfortable, but he was helpless.

Gao Qidong nodded and said, "Okay, I will coordinate it immediately!"

Gao Qidong then dialed Yu Jing's number.

"Director Yu, I just received notice from the Municipal Party Secretary requiring the evacuation of the common people in Chenxin Town. Didn't you tell me that Chenxin Town could hold? Why the sudden change?"

Yu Jing hurriedly explained, "Mayor Gao, this is Tang Ye's suggestion. In my opinion, Chenxin Town is perfectly fine, but he doesn't dare to take the risk!"

Gao Qidong looked displeased: "This Tang Ye, he should just focus on his training at the Party School; why interfere with flood control?"

Yu Jing was stunned for a moment, "Tang Ye has already rushed back! As soon as he returned, he rejected my opinion! This person, his desire for power is too strong!"

Gao Qidong sighed, "Enough! The Municipal Party Committee has already formed a resolution; hurry up and organize the evacuation of the masses! After the flood disaster is over, we will settle accounts with these people!"

Upon hearing the last sentence, a chill shot from the soles of Yu Jing's feet straight to his heart.

Having been on the flood control frontline for so many days, he knew that the arrival of this flood had exposed many problems, especially the corner-cutting in flood control facilities and the questionable quality of flood control materials, which implicated the Water Affairs Bureau.

He couldn't help but worry secretly that this matter might have something to do with his son, Yu Jian'an.

After hanging up Gao Qidong's call, Yu Jing found Tang Ye and asked in a questioning tone, "County Magistrate Tang, why evacuate the common people? By doing this, all our previous efforts will have been in vain."

With Yu Jing jumping out to question him at this time, Tang Ye felt somewhat displeased.

"Director Yu, the disaster situation changes in an instant. We have already actively tried all the emergency rescue methods we could use.

If we continue to drag this out, it will cause huge losses.

At this time, evacuating in time and stopping losses in time is the correct choice."

Yu Jing said angrily, "In the past, your behavior would be that of a deserter retreating in the face of battle!"

Seeing Yu Jing's words becoming increasingly unpleasant, Tang Ye said in a deep voice, "Director Yu, you are the Old Secretary of Yechuan, and I have always respected you.

After the danger occurred, you actively participated in disaster relief on the front line, and I admire your courage and boldness.

I also hope to hold the levee, but I must be prepared for the possibility that we cannot; even if there is a one percent risk, I will insist on the idea of evacuation.

Because the safety of the common people's lives is my bottom line, and I must not give an inch.

If you think I am a deserter, as a People's Congress Representative, you can file a complaint against me.

But, for now, I must insist on doing what I believe is right!"

Yu Jing's heart was filled with burning anger, yet he was helpless.

Because Tang Ye was the County Magistrate, and he was only an old cadre who had retired to the second line.

Yu Jing felt that Tang Ye was too arrogant!

Once the floodwaters receded, he would definitely make Tang Ye regret this!

……

Tang Ye called for Gao Guangquan and Xu Yang.

"Secretary Gao, Town Mayor Xu, I have just communicated with the City Leader. You must quickly organize the cadres and start the evacuation and resettlement work. We will strive to evacuate the common people from Chenxin Town within eight hours."

Xu Yang looked troubled, "There are so many people in Chenxin Town; wouldn't eight hours be too rushed?"

Tang Ye encouraged him, "Although the task is arduous, I believe in the mobilization ability of the Chenxin Town Government cadres. The city has already established relocation sites; please convey the city's stance to the masses. Even if the flood destroys their homes, the Government promises to help them rebuild their homes."

Gao Guangquan patted Xu Yang on the shoulder, "Don't complain. Hurry up and get moving!"

Afterwards, he said to Tang Ye in a low voice, "I thank you on behalf of the common people of Chenxin Town."

Gao Guangquan had actually always known that the shoddily built levee could not withstand a once-in-a-century flood at all.

He had constantly provided feedback to the leaders, but the reply he received was to continue to persist, that he must persist.

He was of low status and little influence, and simply could not persuade the leaders.

But, Tang Ye had come to the front line in person, not only participating in the ranks of the common people fighting the flood, but also giving correct instructions based on the scene, saying the words he had wanted to say but could not!

Tang Ye had arrived truly in the nick of time!