Absolute power in officialdom

Chapter 298 The Beautiful County Magistrate's Persistence

Geng Dongqing immediately called Wen Changcheng to report.

It's inevitable that some of it will be embellished or exaggerated.

Wen Changcheng was naturally very unhappy.

He sent the investigation team; Li Li had whispered in his ear, urging him to downplay the investigation into the cause of the bridge collapse.

Therefore, he selected his confidant Jiang Xiaoli to serve as the head of the investigation team.

Unexpectedly, the investigation team suffered from severe internal strife.

"Dongqing, Ding Yiyi, and Wu Zhiyuan, it seems they are determined to go against the city."

The investigation team was sent by the municipal government, and the conclusions were repeatedly verified by the expert group. But these people, seizing on so-called doubts, want to completely negate the findings and demand a reinvestigation.

This demonstrates a lack of trust in the city's work and is a sign of disorganization and indiscipline!

Geng Dongqing quickly echoed, "Mayor Wen, you're absolutely right!"

They completely disregarded the county committee and the city's decision!

Ding Yiyi is studying at the Provincial Party School, remotely directing operations, while Wu Zhiyuan is leading the charge. It's clear they're using this as an excuse to embarrass the city and you!

Wen Changcheng pondered for a moment and said, "How about this, I'll call Ding Yiyi."

The call went through.

"Mayor Wen, hello, I am Ding Yiyi."

"Comrade Yi, how is your study at the Party School going?" Wen Changcheng asked in a kind tone.

"Thank you for your concern, Mayor Wen. The learning went very smoothly and I gained a lot."

Wen Changcheng changed the subject: "Well, learning is important, but connecting theory with practice is even more important."

I heard that your Qingshan County government is submitting an urgent report to the city regarding the investigation of the Wanshan Bridge?

What was bound to happen has finally happened.

Ding Yiyi calmly replied, "Yes, Mayor Wen. The county government's executive meeting just reviewed and approved it."

The main issue is that some disagreements and procedural questions arose during the city's investigation team's work. We believe it is necessary to truthfully report these issues to the municipal party committee and government so that the accident investigation can be conducted more scientifically and impartially, and the truth can be ascertained as soon as possible.

"Comrade Yi, your initial intention in raising the issue was good, which shows that you have a sense of responsibility."

However, as the county head, you are in charge of this area, so you must be politically aware and consider the overall situation.

The investigation team was dispatched by the municipal government and represented the city's opinions and work plans.

Your submission of this report, questioning the investigation team's work and even demanding a reinvestigation, puts the city in a very passive position and has a very negative impact.

This isn't offering suggestions to the city; it's causing trouble.

"Mayor Wen, your criticism is correct. We may have been inconsiderate in our approach."

However, the problems we raised do indeed exist objectively.

The questions raised by the investigation team members Yin Xueyao and Zhou Guohua are reasonable and well-founded.

The authenticity of the test report and the standardization of the sampling procedure are directly related to the determination of the cause of the accident.

If there are problems with the basic evidence, then the conclusions drawn from them will be unconvincing, and will be impossible to explain to the families of the victims and the public. Furthermore, it will seriously damage the authority and image of the municipal party committee and government.

It was precisely because of this consideration that we had to urgently report this matter and earnestly request the city to take it seriously and verify it.

Wen Changcheng emphasized, "Comrade Yi, you must trust the organization and the judgment of the municipal investigation team."

The investigation has strict procedures and discipline; it is not up to any one person to decide.

Don't let the opinions of a few individuals sway you, and don't negate the work of the entire investigation team because of some technical disputes.

This is neither conducive to unity nor to stability.

As the county head, you must always maintain a clear mind and consider issues from the perspective of the overall situation of the city's work.

The most important thing now is to handle the aftermath of the accident properly and quickly, appease the public, and maintain social stability, rather than getting bogged down in minor details or even provoking new conflicts.

"Mayor Wen, I fully agree with your point about the importance of the overall situation and stability."

I believe that finding out the truth about the accident is the most important task at present, and restoring the government's credibility is the most fundamental way to achieve stability.

A bridge that cost more than 50 million yuan to build and had been open to traffic for less than a year collapsed suddenly, instantly killing four young lives.

If we can't even find out the cause clearly or accurately, and instead try to fool the people with a flawed conclusion, that would be the biggest disruption to stability and the greatest harm to public trust.

We are not getting bogged down in the details, but in the root cause of the accident.

This concerns accountability, whether lessons can be truly learned and tragedies prevented from recurring, and even more importantly, the people's most basic trust in the Party and the government!

Wen Changcheng suppressed his anger, never expecting that such a seemingly gentle and weak woman would be so unyielding.

"Comrade Yi, the investigation into the cause of the accident is sensitive and complex. It is impossible to have no disagreements and it is impossible to satisfy everyone."

We must trust the authority of the organization and the legitimacy of the procedures.

There is a complete set of procedures for setting up an investigation team, selecting personnel, and conducting the investigation.

We cannot completely reject or even start over just because a few individuals within the investigation team have differing opinions!

This not only damages the credibility of the investigation team and the decision-making authority of the municipal government, but also poses a serious challenge to organizational procedures and the decisions of higher authorities!

Wen Changcheng's voice became extremely stern, and he issued an ultimatum: "Comrade Yi! I am telling you clearly, that report must not be submitted!"

Before the municipal party committee and government make a new formal decision, Qingshan County must fully support and cooperate with the investigation team and uphold the authority of the investigation team's conclusions!

This is a requirement of the municipal government, and also my clear instruction as mayor!

If you refuse to comply, you will bear all the consequences, including the impact on your personal political future! Do you understand?

Wen Changcheng was furious!

A mayor, acting like an ordinary citizen, almost started to act like a shrew!

Ding Yiyi didn't quite understand what the connection was between Wenchang City and the bridge collapse.

Did he accept bribes from Bi Yuan or Geng Dongqing?

She said calmly and respectfully, "Mayor Wen, I understand your instructions."

As a subordinate, I should obey the orders of my superiors.

However, I cannot go against my conscience and duty, and I cannot choose to blindly follow when I know that there may be problems with the investigation and that the truth may be covered up.

That report was a formal resolution passed through collective research and democratic voting at the county government's executive meeting, representing the collective opinion and formal attitude of the Qingshan County government on this matter.

I have neither the right nor the reason to withdraw it without authorization.

Mayor Wen, I am not challenging your authority, much less opposing the city government's decision.

I implore the municipal party committee and government to investigate and verify the cause of the accident in a more authoritative and impartial manner.

If, after verification, it is proven that the existing investigation conclusions are correct, I am willing to bear any responsibility.

Faced with the truth, my personal gains and losses, and my political future, are insignificant!

Wen Changcheng abruptly hung up the phone.