Chapter 1447

The action of shutting down non-compliant quarries in Changshan County continued. The quarry owners and shareholders put up some resistance, but under the super-strong determination of the two top leaders of the county Party committee and county government, Xue Xingyuan and Ling Anguo, such resistance appeared very weak.

Xue Xingyuan, after all, had very high prestige in Changshan County, and Ling Anguo was also a county magistrate who enjoyed popular trust. And quarrying in violation of regulations was, in the final analysis, their fault. The county had also given them a chance to rectify, but they had already exceeded the deadline and given up the chance to rectify themselves, so they couldn't blame the county.

Therefore, the action of shutting down the quarries proceeded quite smoothly. These non-compliant quarries were shut down one by one. The common people living near these quarries were all overjoyed; these quarries had truly had too much impact on their lives.

On this day, Xue Xingyuan was talking about things with Ling Anguo in his office when the phone on his desk rang abruptly. Xue Xingyuan walked over and picked up the phone. Ren Guisheng's voice came from the phone.

"Xue Xingyuan, how did you handle things? How come dozens of people claiming to be quarry workers ran to the gate of the municipal government to sit in? What kind of trick is this? How is the work of the Changshan County Party Committee and County Government done? You forced people to this point? Running here to sit in—isn't that smearing the face of the municipal government?"

Xue Xingyuan's ears were buzzing from Ren Guisheng's roar, and the news Ren Guisheng mentioned shocked him even more. These quarries actually used such a move? After the shock, he felt an indescribable anger, as well as a deep sense of powerlessness.

It was very clear that this matter was done by some people in the county, just to put pressure on the city, and then let the city put pressure on the county, ultimately achieving the goal of letting the quarries resume work.

Xue Xingyuan's anger was because these people dared to use such a method to force the palace; this was completely ignoring his authority as the county Party secretary in the county. Moreover, these people were too unscrupulous for their own selfish interests.

And Xue Xingyuan's sense of powerlessness was because these people had planned such a large-scale action, and he, the county Party secretary, hadn't even received a hint of wind. This proved that his control over the county was now far worse than before.

However, Xue Xingyuan's sense of powerlessness lasted only a few seconds before he reignited his fighting spirit. The more these people did this, the more he would fight them to the end. Even if he didn't serve as this county Party secretary anymore, so what? Before that, he would also create a good development environment for Changshan County.

At the same time, Xue Xingyuan also deeply despised Ren Guisheng. What kind of person you are, don't I know? What are you roaring about here with a straight face?

Xue Xingyuan steadied himself and said calmly to Ren Guisheng, "Mayor Ren, don't worry. I and the comrades in the county will rush to the city immediately. We will definitely be able to handle this matter well."

Ren Guisheng had thought Xue Xingyuan would be very flustered. He had already prepared to hear Xue Xingyuan's panicked tone and then mock him a few times to vent his anger. But who knew Xue Xingyuan would be so calm? This made Ren Guisheng feel, could it be that Xue Xingyuan had already received this news?

Ren Guisheng didn't know what to say for a moment. After a moment of surprise, he said, "Fine, then hurry over."

As soon as Xue Xingyuan put down the receiver, the phone rang again. He picked up the phone and said, "Hello, I am Xue Xingyuan."

The warm voice of the Municipal Party Secretary, Shi Deyou, came from the phone: "Comrade Xingyuan, you must have already been notified about what happened in the city, right?"

Xue Xingyuan said, "Yes, Secretary Shi, this matter is my fault. I didn't do the work in the county well and caused trouble for the municipal Party committee leaders. I and the comrades in the county will rush to the city immediately to handle this matter."

Shi Deyou said, "Comrade Xingyuan, I didn't call you to hold you accountable. I want to tell you not to have too much psychological pressure. The municipal Party committee sees what you have done."

Xue Xingyuan's throat choked up suddenly. He felt as if his eyes were covered with a layer of water mist. He tried his best to suppress his excitement and said, "Secretary Shi, thank you!"

Shi Deyou said, "All right, I'll hang up first. You rush to the city."

Just after this call was finished, the third call rang. This time it was the Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department Minister, Ji Tao, who called. Ji Tao said, "Comrade Xingyuan, don't have any psychological pressure. The main leaders of the municipal Party committee still support your attitude. Everyone sees the work achievements of your Changshan County in these few months; it cannot be completely denied by such a matter."

Ji Tao's words settled Xue Xingyuan's heart. He could naturally hear that Ji Tao meant that Shi Deyou still supported his attitude. As long as Shi Deyou supported him, he would have a bottom line in his heart.

Since Shi Deyou, the Municipal Party Secretary, took office a few years ago, he had basically controlled the situation in Yulin City. No matter how much Ren Guisheng wanted to use this matter to make a big fuss, as long as Shi Deyou supported Xue Xingyuan, this matter wouldn't be able to stir up any big waves.

Xue Xingyuan naturally also knew why Ji Tao and Shi Deyou supported him. Ji Tao was Su Xinghui's old leader, and he was a clear supporter of Su Xinghui. And Shi Deyou's attitude toward Su Xinghui was also supportive. Xue Xingyuan supported his work in Changshan County; these Shi Deyou and Ji Tao naturally also saw.

The things Xue Xingyuan did were originally beneficial to Changshan County, so they would naturally support Xue Xingyuan.

Round and round, at this difficult moment, the greatest help Xue Xingyuan received actually came from Su Xinghui. How could Xue Xingyuan not be full of mixed feelings?

Xue Xingyuan thanked Ji Tao and hung up the phone. The phone rang twice more. Both times were from municipal leaders who had a relatively good relationship with Xue Xingyuan. They informed Xue Xingyuan of the situation and told Xue Xingyuan to be careful in dealing with it.

It was hard for the phone not to ring again. Xue Xingyuan left his office full of confidence and called Ling Anguo, Li Bokun, Shi Ronghuai, Wang Yuwen, and others. Of course, he also notified Xie Linsheng.

In fact, this news had already swept through the entire political scene of Changshan County like a storm. Anyone with a little political sensitivity already knew about this major event.

In every corner of the county Party committee compound, there were prying eyes everywhere. Officials were most afraid of such mass incidents. They all wanted to see what expression Xue Xingyuan had now.

But to everyone's surprise, Xue Xingyuan was expressionless, as if nothing had happened. He pulled Ling Anguo into his car and drove away.

In the car, Ling Anguo said to Xue Xingyuan, "Secretary, you don't have to worry. This is not a big deal. They can't stir up any big waves. This is already those people jumping over the wall in a hurry."

Xue Xingyuan nodded and said, "I know."

Seeing Xue Xingyuan so sure, Ling Anguo's hanging heart also settled down a little. He said to Xue Xingyuan, "This time they really took great pains. Dozens of people went to the city, and not even a hint of wind was revealed."

Xue Xingyuan said, "If the wind had been revealed beforehand, wouldn't their abacus have failed? But this is also good—let all the contradictions be revealed and solve them all at once."

Ling Anguo nodded. Yes, it was better for these contradictions to be revealed early. It was like a boil; if you pierce it early, you can treat it early. If you don't pierce it, there will always be that boil there, making people annoyed.

Xue Xingyuan asked, "County Magistrate, the Changwu Highway can start construction soon, right?"

Ling Anguo didn't expect Xue Xingyuan to still be in the mood to ask about this. He was stunned for a moment before nodding, "Yes, the Third Bureau of China Railway has already entered the site, and construction can start immediately. Two counties will start construction at the same time, building from both ends toward the middle. It is expected that the Changshan county seat and the Wushui county seat will be connected by the beginning of next year."

The terrain conditions of the Changwu Highway were much more complex than those of the Changyu Highway, so the Third Bureau of China Railway won the bid at the bidding meeting. The Third Bureau of China Railway had rich experience in engineering construction under complex terrain, so it was most appropriate for them to build this highway.

Xue Xingyuan still being in the mood to ask about the Changwu Highway under such circumstances showed that he really had a bottom line in his heart, which made Ling Anguo also have a bottom line in his heart.

Xue Xingyuan nodded and said, "Very good. By the way, County Magistrate, the matter of implementing the new entertainment expense standard you told me about last time—please implement it as soon as possible."

Ling Anguo was stunned. Why was Xue Xingyuan's thinking so jumpy today? Just now he was talking about road construction, and suddenly he was talking about the new entertainment expense standard. But he still nodded, "Fine, I understand."