Chapter 1398: It is a Natural Disaster, but Even More So a Man-Made One!

After seeing Gong Weimin off, Tang Ye dialed Jiang Jing's phone number.

"Secretary Jiang, hello, this is Tang Ye!"

Jiang Jing nodded slightly, her tone carrying concern and helplessness, "This time, you took a risk again!"

Tang Ye looked slightly helpless, "It just happened that way. By the way, there is something I would like to report to you!"

Hearing the solemnity in Tang Ye's tone, Jiang Jing immediately said in a deep voice, "Go ahead!"

"The collapse of the flood control dam in Chenxin Town this time is a natural disaster, but even more so a man-made one!"

Jiang Jing's gaze became sharp, "Do you have evidence?"

Tang Ye nodded, "I do! The flood control supplies actually stored in Yechuan County do not match the items on the procurement list.

The supplies actually provided have serious quality issues!

Moreover, the dam's construction project also involved cutting corners; the several breaches in the dam are directly related to the construction failing to meet standards.

This group of people held a fluke mentality, believing that as long as there was no flood, these quality hazards would never be exposed!"

Jiang Jing clenched her fists, "The information you provided is very critical. This flood has caused huge losses; someone must be held responsible for all of this."

She hung up Tang Ye's call.

Jiang Jing dialed the phone number of Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary Lei Jialiang.

"Secretary Lei, please come to my office immediately!"

"Understood, I will be there right away!"

A moment later, Lei Jialiang arrived at the Municipal Party Secretary Office.

Jiang Jing's expression was serious.

Lei Jialiang asked softly, "Secretary, has something happened?"

Jiang Jing nodded slightly, "I just received news that this flood control and disaster relief work has exposed corruption problems in our city's water conservancy system.

I want you to immediately form a working group to intervene and investigate; you must get to the bottom of the matter as soon as possible!"

Lei Jialiang was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "Understood, I will implement this immediately."

This flood disaster was the first major test Jiang Jing had encountered since becoming Municipal Party Secretary,

and Jiang Jing's performance was commendable.

However, what Lei Jialiang did not expect was that Jiang Jing intended to use this disaster as an opportunity to carry out a thorough and serious rectification of the work style in Xiyang City!

After finishing her instructions to Lei Jialiang, Jiang Jing called for Lu Tianming and ordered, "Tomorrow, we head to Yechuan County to inspect the disaster situation!"

Lu Tianming nodded, "Understood, I will notify the Municipal Party Committee Office immediately!"

……

The next morning, although the rain had stopped, the sky remained overcast.

Tang Ye received the notification and rushed from the disaster victim relocation site to the County Party Committee Compound.

Other county leaders were also already waiting in the compound to welcome the arrival of Municipal Party Secretary Jiang Jing.

As the number one car drove into the compound, Tang Ye hurried up to meet it.

After shaking hands with Tang Ye, Jiang Jing shook hands with the others one by one, "Everyone has worked hard!"

The group walked into the large conference room.

Tang Ye first briefed Jiang Jing and the accompanying City Leaders on the overall situation of the "flood control and disaster relief" in Yechuan County,

detailing the disaster situation, the emergency rescue process, and the progress of various tasks to date.

After finishing the report, Tang Ye looked at Jiang Jing, "Please give us your important instructions, Secretary Jiang!"

As the words fell, a burst of applause erupted from every corner of the venue.

Jiang Jing stood up and said, word by word,

"County Magistrate Tang has just put forward some work requirements for the next steps, and I fully agree with them.

Here, I would like to emphasize a few more points:

First, the key to flood control is not just fighting the flood; there is always a major epidemic after a major disaster. Therefore, our work in the next stage remains very severe; we must do a good job in disinfection and epidemic prevention. Those with symptoms must be registered immediately and quarantined. We must build an all-encompassing epidemic prevention system.

Second, I hope that Party members and cadres will take the lead. A major disaster is a touchstone for testing Party members; we must stand on the front line of the charge. Whoever becomes a deserter will be thrown into the dustbin of history and will be dealt with seriously according to Party discipline and national law.

Third, for the advanced individuals who have emerged during this flood control and disaster relief process, the city will establish and formulate a comprehensive incentive mechanism..."

After the meeting ended, leaders from various regions and departments did not gather in groups as they had before; most of them hurried off to their respective posts!

Jiang Jing stood at the window of Tang Ye's office, watching the cars downstairs start up one by one and then disappear at the gate of the County Party Committee Compound.

"The fighting spirit of the Yechuan cadres has been ignited! Our cadres are still reliable at critical moments."

Tang Ye said, "It is mainly because Secretary Jiang mobilized us well! You gave everyone confidence!"

Jiang Jing shook her head, "I communicated with Director Gong on the way about the situation in Gaogu County. Their terrain is higher than Yechuan County, but their losses are higher than Yechuan's! Your timely return this time still had an immediate effect."

Tang Ye said softly, "Thank you for your recognition, Secretary Jiang."

Jiang Jing said, "When do you plan to return to Yanjing to resume your studies?"

Tang Ye said, "Once the flood recedes and all tasks are settled, I will go back!"

Jiang Jing sighed, "Ding Zhen... is really a headache. As the County Party Secretary, he is actually hospitalized with an injury at such an important moment!"

Tang Ye said, "Ding Zhen was also injured in the line of duty! With our current personnel, we can fully control the situation.

Secretary Jiang, Chenxin Town made huge sacrifices during this flood discharge; I hope that when it comes to post-disaster reconstruction, you can give us more resources and policies."

A smile appeared on the corner of Jiang Jing's mouth, "I will keep it in mind! Let's handle the matters at hand first!"

……

After seeing Jiang Jing off, Tang Ye headed to the Flood Control Command Department.

Although Tang Ye's name was not on the leadership group list in the initial document,

at this moment, the document had become waste paper.

Everyone strictly followed each of Tang Ye's instructions.

Although it was still raining, the situation had improved quite a bit today.

At nine o'clock in the evening, Tang Ye returned to his residence, and just after finishing his shower, he received a call from Du Xi.

Du Xi said with somewhat uncontrolled emotions, "Husband, I saw the video of you soaking in the water online. I, I really feel so terrible, my heart aches so much."

Tang Ye was stunned for a moment, "What video of soaking in the water? Did you see it wrong?"

Du Xi said somewhat angrily, "It's already spread all over the internet now. I don't want you to become a hero; I just want a healthy husband. An'an doesn't want a hero for a father either; he just wants a safe dad. I, I really would rather you didn't be this County Magistrate anymore."

Tang Ye was moved by Du Xi's sincere feelings.

He patiently persuaded her, "There are many people in more danger than me. The ones truly in danger are those People's Liberation Army soldiers on the front lines of the rescue, the doctors, the public security officers, and the drivers."

Seeing that Tang Ye was downplaying the seriousness of the situation, Du Xi continued to urge him, "I am speaking from the heart. Whether you are an official or not, or whether you have money or not, I don't care. I just hope you are well."

Tang Ye laughed, "Aren't I living well right here? Alive and kicking!"

Du Xi said in a deep voice, "I know I can't persuade you, but I hope you will have a sense of safety at critical moments."

Tang Ye paused slightly and said in a deep voice, "I struggle, I risk my life, and I pursue progress, all for you and An'an. Everything I do has always been for our little family."

Du Xi wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, "I'm sorry, husband, I complained to you. I shouldn't be so petty."

Tang Ye laughed gently, "Silly, I just like this pettiness of yours. It makes me feel that all my efforts are worth it!"