Chapter 88

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Take the capitalist road!

In the 1970s and 1980s, this was a big hat for anyone to wear.

As soon as Yan Wangsong finished speaking, Yang Weitian's expression changed. After all, they were both from that era and knew that once this big hat was placed on someone, Xu Junran would likely face a very serious situation, and it might even drag the Wude County Committee into trouble.

Xu Junran smiled bitterly. For people of this era, repeated movements had made their nerves extremely sensitive. So, at the first sign of danger, they would be on high alert, appearing somewhat cowardly and ridiculous. In reality, it was the tragedy of that generation.

"Old Secretary, County Magistrate Yang, in July 1981, the State Council issued the 'Provisions on Several Policy Issues Concerning Urban and Rural Non-Agricultural Individual Economy,' clearly stating that individual economy is a necessary supplement to state-owned and collective economies. In other words, the state has already recognized the status of individual and private economies. Why are you still worried?"

Xu Junran faced the questioning gazes of the two leaders and continued, "Furthermore, in October 1981, the Central Committee and the government jointly issued the 'Provisions on Broadening Channels, Revitalizing the Economy, and Solving Urban Employment Problems,' pointing out that in the future, efforts should be made to open up employment channels in collective and individual economies and increase self-employment opportunities."

Looking at Yan Wangsong, Xu Junran said solemnly, "Old Secretary, even the higher-ups advocate the development of individual and private economies. Why can't we encourage the people of Wude County to engage in individual and private economies?"

Yan Wangsong was silent for a moment before looking at Yang Weitian, "County Magistrate, what do you think?"

Yang Weitian took a deep breath and said firmly, "Old Secretary, I think what Xiao Xu said makes sense. Since the central government has issued this directive, I believe our county should implement it. However, Wude County's situation is different. Our economic development level is not high, and the space for individual and private economies is limited. The county has no experience in this area, so we are feeling our way forward. Since that's the case, why don't we wait and see, allowing the individual and private economies to develop naturally? What do you think?"

His idea was to be more cautious, as the policies from above could change unpredictably. If Wude County really developed individual and private economies on a large scale, and the central policy changed, wouldn't the provincial and municipal leaders use Wude County as a scapegoat?

Seeing that Yang Weitian also spoke this way, Yan Wangsong nodded, "Alright, I agree with the County Magistrate's opinion."

He paused for a moment and looked at Xu Junran suspiciously, "You, mentioning this, do you know that the Public Security Bureau has recently investigated a batch of individual households?"

Xu Junran nodded, "I just heard about it when I returned to the county. Old Secretary, this is a mess. Even if individual households have some issues, like operating without a license, why should the Public Security Bureau arrest them? I think some leaders in the Public Security Bureau are trying to trap the County Committee!"

Since the matter had come to this, Xu Junran decided to speak his mind and directly expressed his thoughts to Yan Wangsong.

Yan Wangsong frowned, "Comrade Xu Junran, be careful with your words."

As he said this, he glanced at Yang Weitian.

Yang Weitian smiled bitterly. Was the old secretary afraid he would leak information to Cheng Hongda?

Xu Junran shook his head, "Old Secretary, I believe County Magistrate Yang and I think the same way. Some people in Wude County don't work hard but are very keen on harming others. They joined the revolutionary cadre ranks through violence and now occupy high positions. They don't think about doing practical things for the people but are always plotting to harm others. Such people will eventually be purged from the cadre ranks by the higher-ups."

He spoke with great satisfaction. Since returning to Wude County, Xu Junran had always wanted to say this, but had to keep it in his heart due to certain reasons. Now that he finally had the chance to speak, he felt much better.

Yan Wangsong was silent. He knew exactly who Xu Junran was referring to. Among the cadres in Wude County, who else but the Deputy County Magistrate Qin Guotong had risen through violence and now occupied a high position, always trying to climb higher?

Moreover, Yang Weitian's calm reaction to Xu Junran's obvious words was itself unusual.

Having served as the county secretary for decades, Yan Wangsong was not foolish, and he immediately sensed something was amiss.

Looking at Xu Junran, Yan Wangsong probed, "Your meaning is..."

Although he didn't finish his sentence, the meaning was clear. He also suspected Qin Guotong's intentions.

At this moment, Yang Weitian stood up and said with a smile, "Old Secretary, I have some matters to attend to on the government side. I'll go back first. You and Comrade Xiao Xu can continue your discussion."

He was very smart and knew he should avoid suspicion at this time. After all, his cooperation with Yan Wangsong was more about mutual benefit, and they were not on the same side.

Yan Wangsong nodded, "Alright, we'll discuss the issue of individual and private economies at tomorrow's Party Committee meeting."

He was gradually understanding Xu Junran's intentions.

Yang Weitian agreed and said to Xu Junran, "When you have time, let's visit Li Family Town Commune together. If we are to establish an experimental base, the county government must provide certain policy support. Since the experts are from Beijing, we should warmly welcome them."

Xu Junran quickly agreed. If Yang Weitian said this, he was definitely going to help.

After Yang Weitian left, Xu Junran looked at Old Secretary Yan Wangsong, "Old Secretary, what do you think of County Magistrate Yang?"

Yan Wangsong was taken aback, then looked at Xu Junran thoughtfully and slowly replied, "County Magistrate Yang is a good person, but he is a bit hasty and acts impulsively. This is a common problem among young cadres, always lacking in steadiness."

Xu Junran smiled and nodded, "Yes, County Magistrate Yang has always been the radical in our county. But have you considered that since he is a radical, why didn't he directly bring up the issue of individual economies to you this time?"

Old Secretary Yan Wangsong was stunned by Xu Junran's words. Connecting Yang Weitian's usual behavior with recent events, the fragmented pieces in his mind suddenly came together, and his previously muddled thoughts became clear.

"Damn it, Qin Guotong dares to scheme against me!" Yan Wangsong slapped his thigh and shouted angrily.

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