booktalesy Chapter 203 The top leader cannot become a lone wolf.
Chapter 203 The top leader cannot become a lone wolf.
At the last town party committee meeting, more people supported Zhang Ping than Wu Zhiyuan.
This shows that Zhang Ping has deep roots in Xindian Town.
Of course, Zhang Ping is very good at winning people's hearts.
For example, he was aware of the exorbitant entertainment expenses, but he turned a blind eye to them and even took the lead in signing bills at restaurants in the county town.
But Wu Zhiyuan is different. Although he has not yet officially taken action against the high entertainment expenses, he is preparing public opinion for this.
Once the town officials' right to sign off on orders is revoked, it will undoubtedly affect their vested interests.
Last time, Wu Changchun, the town's discipline inspection secretary, shared the same stance as Wu Zhiyuan, opposing signing a contract with Boss Lin and even allocating matching funds without investigation and verification.
The farce at the signing ceremony proved that Wu Zhiyuan and Wu Changchun's judgment was correct.
Although Xiang Jing, a member of the town's Party Committee and deputy mayor, did not oppose the idea as strongly as Wu Zhiyuan and Wu Changchun, she still held reservations.
Xiang Jing is 27 years old and was assigned to the town from the Municipal Development and Reform Commission.
It is said that she was the mistress of a certain city leader, and was sent down to this post for the purpose of gaining prestige and experience in grassroots work.
With Zhang Ping's forces gaining the upper hand, Wu Zhiyuan also needs to win people's hearts and gain support, lest he become isolated.
Wu Zhiyuan called Wu Changchun to his office.
Wu Changchun was in his thirties, rather thin, and wore glasses, giving him a somewhat scholarly appearance.
Wu Zhiyuan personally brewed a cup of tea for Wu Changchun.
"In Changchun, the farce at the signing ceremony at least prevented even greater losses."
In hindsight, our caution at the time was correct.
Wu Changchun nodded: "Yes, I didn't expect it to be a scam. We're so grateful to the police. But now that things have blown up so much, Mayor Zhang and County Chief Geng are probably..."
Wu Zhiyuan waved his hand, signaling Wu Changchun to leave the topic, and instead asked, "What are your impressions of working at the town's discipline inspection commission?"
Wu Changchun said with a wry smile, "Interpersonal relationships are deeply entrenched. Sometimes, even when you see a problem, you feel constrained when it comes to dealing with it. Actually, it was pretty much the same when I was in the county discipline inspection commission."
Wu Zhiyuan nodded: "It was roughly the same when I worked at the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection."
As they chatted, Wu Changchun brought up an old story from a few years ago: "Secretary Wu, it was about two or three years ago when the city held a training course to improve the skills of discipline inspection and supervision."
The last lecture was given by you, and the theme was "Focusing on core responsibilities and daring to take a stand in supervision and discipline."
I remember you saying that discipline inspection cadres cannot be peacemakers or scarecrows; they must not tolerate any wrongdoing. That lesson really resonated with me.
Wu Zhiyuan was slightly taken aback: "Oh? Is that so? I remember now, it was run at the Municipal Party School."
I didn't expect you to have attended my class. It seems we're quite destined to meet.
These words subtly brought the two of them closer.
Wu Zhiyuan got down to business: "Changchun, I'm new to the store, and I'm still getting to know many things."
However, some phenomena, even with only a preliminary understanding, still feel like a thorn in my side.
For example, what are your thoughts on the work style of government agencies and the issue of entertainment expenses?
"Secretary Wu, since you asked, I will tell you the truth."
To call the work style of government offices lax is an understatement. Just after 10 a.m., some cadres slipped out, ostensibly to go to the villages, but in reality, many went to restaurants in town to play cards and mahjong.
In the afternoon, needless to say, some office doors are locked and people disappear. If you call to ask, nine times out of ten they're at the card table.
When asked, he confidently replied, "I went to conduct research in the villages." But which villages did he go to? What did he research?
Often, it's just a short trip to the village, or simply playing mahjong at the village officials' homes. When it's time to eat, the village will naturally arrange meals.
This isn't going to the villages; it's going to increase the burden on the grassroots and just freeload!
Moreover, it also increases the burden on the town. The high cost of chartering buses to pick up and drop off people in the villages is due to this.
Furthermore, with hospitality expenses remaining high, how much of it is genuine official hospitality?
Sometimes, when town officials don't have dinner engagements, they'll go to a restaurant together in groups to play cards, eat, and sign the bill.
As for investigating violations of laws and regulations, it's like in "Journey to the West," where most of the monsters that Sun Wukong killed had no background or powerful connections.
Those with powerful backgrounds, such as the mounts of gods or the pets of bodhisattvas, no matter how serious their crimes, will always be rescued in the end. With a simple "You beast, show your true form and come back with me," everything will be fine.
Those who were caught and dealt with were often people who had just run into trouble and had no real connections.
Those with real connections and backgrounds, even if there are complaints from the public and the clues are clear, will face various invisible obstacles when it comes time to take action. In the end, most cases will fizzle out, at most resulting in a disciplinary action.
"Changchun, what you said is true, and I deeply understand it. But it is precisely because it is difficult that we need to do it."
Sun Wukong eventually became the Victorious Fighting Buddha. Along the way, he fought off the demons and monsters that needed to be dealt with, and also asked his superiors to take care of those that needed to be dealt with.
If even we feel powerless to act, then these evil practices will only become more rampant.
Wu Zhiyuan paused for a moment, then said, word by word, "We must improve the work style of government offices, starting with discipline during get off work hours and work attitude, and curbing excessive eating and drinking and regulating entertainment expenses."
The town's discipline inspection commission must step forward, stand tall, and take charge, manage, and enforce discipline in this matter!
The "Journey to the West phenomenon" I just mentioned won't work for me.
No matter who is involved or what their background is, as long as they violate Party discipline and government regulations, they must be thoroughly investigated and dealt with in accordance with the rules and regulations.
I, Wu Zhiyuan, have worked in the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection. I dare not speak of other things, but I have the confidence to act according to the rules and not be afraid of offending people.
I need a discipline inspection secretary who is willing to confront tough issues and is capable of getting things done to cooperate with me.
Changchun, would you be willing to work with me to properly rectify the social atmosphere in Xindian Town?
Wu Changchun's spirits lifted: "Secretary Wu, I used to have concerns, even felt disheartened, but things are different now. With you backing me up, I know what to do. I will never be a 'scarecrow'!"
Wu Zhiyuan nodded happily and then asked about the situation at the Qingshan County Brewery.
"Secretary Wu, the brewery used to be a county-owned enterprise. A few years ago, Xindian Town was an economically strong town. In order to get rid of the burden, the county transferred the brewery to the town and made it a town-owned enterprise."
In those years, life was good in Xindian Town, and the brewery was also doing well.
But in recent years, things have changed drastically. Life has become difficult in the town, and even more so for the brewery.
In my opinion, the brewery's current predicament, which appears to be a market and product issue, is fundamentally rooted in the management and personnel issues.
When the leadership team is not in harmony, the company will lack direction; when leaders pursue personal gain, the company will be hollowed out.
Without addressing the problems within the leadership team and finding ways to root out corrupt officials and corrupt elements, no matter how much money is invested or how good the policies are, it will likely only be a temporary fix, not a fundamental solution. It might even be a waste of money, enriching a few while causing hardship for the majority of employees and crippling the town's finances.