Chapter 63

Su Mu's words in the silent meeting room were like a thunderclap, causing everyone to involuntarily tremble. The look in their eyes towards Su Mu was filled with a sense of amusement.

To dare to challenge Xie Wen in Xingtang County, you, Su Mu, are the first one to do so!

"If you don't understand, go back and reflect. When you understand, you can come back!" Xie Wen said without even bothering to acknowledge Su Mu. After saying this, he scanned the room and continued, "Comrades, for Xingtang County to develop, we must unwaveringly follow the Party's lead and steadily implement the second ten-year plan. Any behavior that disrupts the plan is not allowed."

There was nothing more insulting than this situation. I completely ignore your words; what can you do to me?

Zhao Rui'an secretly rejoiced. Xie Wen, you don't know that Su Mu is Mayor Li's person, so the more you stir things up, the better it is for me. However, now that you've fired the first shot and then continued to talk about the ten-year plan, that won't do. I must make you continue to fire away.

Cough, cough!

As usual, Zhao Rui'an coughed twice before speaking, attracting everyone's attention. He then slowly said, "What Secretary Xie said about following the Party is beyond doubt. But I want to ask, what is the Party's organizational principle? It is democratic centralism! Since that's the case, this expanded meeting should allow all comrades to speak and have the right to express their opinions. Since Town Mayor Su doesn't understand, he should speak about what he doesn't understand. With so many people here, we can help him solve it."

The atmosphere in the meeting room suddenly became tense.

If the initial clash between Wang Hai and Zheng Xuemei was just a prelude, then the dialogue between the two big shots of Xingtang County was the real climax.

Xie Wen's brows furrowed. Zhao Rui'an, are you trying to openly confront me? You, a parachuted official, dare to challenge me? Who do you think you are? In this small territory of Xingtang County, my word is law. Playing democratic centralism with me, fine, I'll show you what centralism means.

"Comrade Rui'an's words are very reasonable. Since that's the case, please, Town Mayor Su, tell us what you don't understand. Speak up, and we'll all study it together," Xie Wen said calmly.

Su Mu, I originally intended to let you off, but now it seems your backer isn't planning to fade away. That's even better; I won't stop until I make you look utterly miserable.

Even if you have a backer in the city, so what? It's as if you don't have one. Don't forget, this is Xingtang County, and I am the Party Secretary, the top leader.

Su Mu frowned, knowing very well what Zhao Rui'an was thinking. To be honest, he no longer had any thoughts about the power struggle between Zhao Rui'an and Xie Wen. A county magistrate who isn't worth supporting, it's unwise to have any illusions about him.

But Su Mu also knew that if he chose to remain silent at this moment, his political career would likely be over. Even if he could rely on Mayor Li's influence, he wouldn't want to see a person without backbone. Besides, Su Mu had his own ideals and ambitions as a town mayor.

To seek welfare for the people, that is Su Mu's ideal. For this reason alone, he had no right to remain low-key. Whether it's Xie Wen's ten-year plan or his own proposal, both are closely related to the lives of the people in Xingtang County. He wouldn't allow anyone to disrupt his plans, nor would he stand by and watch Xie Wen waste the country's money, leaving the people of Xingtang County in poverty.

That would be self-preservation, but it would also be a crime.

Go for it!

A person must have a few moments of passion and impulsiveness, and this impulse has a reason that cannot be refused!

Su Mu adjusted the microphone in front of him and, under everyone's gaze, slowly began, "First, I am very grateful to Secretary Xie for giving me this opportunity to speak, allowing me to better understand the Party's highest organizational principle. Second, I want to say that there are a few points in Secretary Xie's words that I don't understand. I will speak about them, and I hope everyone will study them together.

Earlier, Secretary Xie mentioned that for Xingtang County to develop, we must adhere to the Party's leadership and follow the Party. I fully agree with this. However, I want to say that one of the Party's leadership principles is to link theory with practice and to analyze specific issues specifically.

Heishan Town is indeed a poor town in Xingtang County, but even in the poorest places, there are resource advantages. The resources mentioned in my proposal are real. If anyone doesn't believe it, they can verify it. Therefore, I believe that as long as the funds are in place and technology is introduced, the idea of establishing an ecological science and technology park in Heishan Town is not impossible."

"Town Mayor Su, do you mean to say that you are more capable than the previous leaders of Heishan Town? Are you more enlightened than Secretary Liang Changgui? Only under your leadership can Heishan Town escape poverty and achieve prosperity?" Zheng Xuemei coldly said, her well-maintained face showing a mocking expression.

Her words made Liang Changgui's face turn unpleasant. Zheng Xuemei, if you have something to say, say it. Why drag me into it? Do you think no one will listen to me just because I'm old?

"Director Zheng, I think you misunderstood me. I didn't say I am better than anyone. I am just doing what I should as the mayor of Heishan Town. Moreover, I have already said that Secretary Xie's words are correct, and we must adhere to the Party's absolute leadership. This proposal has been reported to Secretary Liang and has received his support. Therefore, there is no issue of me being better than anyone or more enlightened than Secretary Liang," Su Mu countered.

At this moment, he must not show any weakness. If he does, those who follow Xie Wen will pounce and attack.

"Absolutely chaotic! Su Mu, your proposal conflicts with the county's ten-year plan. The plan requires maintaining the county's financial investment in the cement factory and the canning factory, leaving no extra funds for Heishan Town. Moreover, will the people of Heishan Town agree with your plan? They have relied on the mountains for so long; will they be able to adapt to such a change?" Xie Wen said calmly.

"Secretary Xie, this issue is not difficult. I have already resolved it. Heishan Town should indeed rely on the mountains, and my proposal is for the ten natural villages in Heishan Town. No one will oppose it. As for the conflict with the county's ten-year plan, I have some thoughts on it," Su Mu said smoothly.

"Having thoughts is good. This is an expanded meeting, and the purpose is to pool everyone's wisdom to improve Xingtang County. Town Mayor Su, speak your mind," Zhao Rui'an interjected, taking the microphone.

"Secretary Xie, may I say a few words?" Su Mu smiled.

"Speak!" Xie Wen glanced at Zhao Rui'an and said calmly.

"Alright, the second ten-year plan has been around for some time but has not been implemented. I believe everyone shares my concern, which is whether to continue investing in the two factories," Su Mu said calmly.

"My opinion is that the investment should continue!"

This statement caused a stir. What does this mean? Aren't you, Su Mu, Zhao Rui'an's person? Zhao Rui'an just opposed the additional investment, so why do you agree now? Zhao Rui'an's face changed, but he controlled it well.

Xie Wen wasn't much better, confused by Su Mu's intentions. He could only smile and say, "So you support the ten-year plan?"

"No!"

Su Mu shook his head and said, "I believe that the investment should continue, but that doesn't mean I agree with the ten-year plan. The proposal is just a change in form, not substance. The problems with the two factories are not about investment but about the root cause, the decision-making of the leadership.

According to my investigation, the two factories were thriving in their first year, but they have been on a downward slope since then, due to the rigid thinking of the leadership. Therefore, to truly turn around the situation, the leadership must be replaced, and the additional investment should be used to introduce technology, equipment, and expand the market."

This statement made the atmosphere in the meeting room somewhat strange. Compared to the initial contemptuous looks, some people were now becoming more serious. Su Mu's words made sense; if the leadership issues are not resolved, no amount of investment will help.

But do you know, Su Mu, that the leadership of both the Huangshan Cement Factory and the Jihe Canning Factory was personally appointed by Xie Wen? Replacing them would be a slap in Xie Wen's face, implying that he is incompetent in selecting and appointing people. Would he agree?

Xie Wen's face darkened. "So you mean to replace the entire leadership of the two factories? Replacing them will solve the current困境? It's a joke!"

"Secretary Xie, this issue was discussed at the beginning of the meeting by County Magistrate Wang and Director Zheng, which is the relationship between maintaining the status quo and innovation. My point is simple: for the two factories to truly develop, they must be infused with fresh blood, meaning the leaders must have the determination to innovate and reform. However, on this basis, the Party's absolute leadership must be guaranteed, and the right people must control the pace of progress, neither too fast nor too slow. Only then can the two factories develop steadily and overcome their current difficulties," Su Mu said calmly.

This statement made it seem as if Su Mu was playing both sides, not offending either. However, this was Su Mu's true intention. Stability and reform must be pursued simultaneously; neglecting either is not acceptable.

Xie Wen hadn't expected Su Mu to say this and was momentarily at a loss for how to counter. Zhao Rui'an had achieved his goal and had no intention of continuing the attack, so he grabbed the microphone.

"Comrades, today's expanded meeting in Xingtang County is not just about the ten-year plan set by the county committee. It also includes the cultural and health development of our county and the study of the documents issued by the city. Let's pause this topic for now and discuss it at the next meeting. Now, please, Minister Liang, share the spirit of the city's documents."

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