As soon as the car got off the highway, it immediately merged onto the provincial road. The exit is very close to Taihe City, and the traffic on the road is dense. After the original three cars became two, Xiao Wu and a few others stayed at the highway exit and waited for the car from the Taihe City Government to pick them up. Liang Jian and the others rushed to the city government first.

When they arrived, Lou Jiangyuan and other leaders of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee stood outside the glass door of the municipal government building, and the sunlight above them fell through the glass at ten o'clock, and all of them were sweating on their heads.

As soon as the car stopped, Lou Jiangyuan and a few other people came up and opened the door. Liang Jian's car door was also opened, Liang Jian looked carefully, and found that this person was a little familiar, and after a little thought, isn't this Chen Jie, secretary general of the municipal party committee?

Chen Jie glanced at Liang Jian and recognized him. smiled and stretched out his hand to shake hands with him: "Secretary Liang, hello." I'm Chen Jie. ”

"Hello. Liang Jian responded with a smile. As soon as this side was released, someone immediately came up to shake hands again, and after the introduction, a group of people went inside. Lou Jiangyuan walked next to the head of the Organization Department of the Xiling Provincial Party Committee, and the minister asked, "Are the people from the Central Weaving Department in the conference room?"

"They haven't arrived yet. Lou Jiangyuan's answer made everyone stunned for a moment. When he was stopped on the highway before, the minister mentioned that the people from the Central Weaving Department had already arrived at the Taihe City Government, so he planned to let Liang Jian and the minister rush over first. But Lou Jiangyuan said at this time that they hadn't arrived yet. Here's what's going on.

The minister's brows suddenly furrowed, Lou Jiangyuan was still calm, and explained unhurriedly: "Originally, I came, but it seems that something happened and I went back to the hotel." I don't know the specifics, Minister Yan, you go to the lounge to rest first, and I'll contact you again to see when they will come over. ”

"No need. Minister Yan looked a little displeased, and quickly turned his head and instructed the secretary who followed him: "Who is in charge of contacting the Central Weaving Department over there?"

"Xiao Zhou. The secretary replied.

"You give him a call and ask when he'll be able to come. ”

"Okay. The secretary stepped aside and called. Minister Yan pursed his lips and stopped talking. Lou Jiangyuan also closed his mouth in amusement. Liang Jian walked behind, listening to this series of movements, but thinking that it was really an extraordinary journey for him to come all the way.

The meeting time agreed with the Naka-weaving department was at ten o'clock. But when Naka-Oribe finally arrived, it was already 10:45. When the people arrived, Lou Jiangyuan took people to greet them below, and when they came up and entered the conference room, Liang Jian saw that Minister Yan still had that unhappy look.

Two people came from the middle weaving department. One male, one female. The man was about forty years old and somewhat bald. The woman looks like she is in her thirties, but the exact age is difficult to estimate. As soon as the man came in, his eyes swept and fell on Minister Yan, who was sitting in the center, and then immediately put on a smiling face, walked to Minister Yan's side, and said, "Minister Yan, I'm sorry, there is a video conference at short notice, and I have to participate." I've kept you waiting. ”

Minister Yan glanced at him, his expression still unchanged, and said, "Let's start when we arrive." As soon as this is over, I have to rush back to the meeting. ”

"Yes! I'll start right away. As he spoke, the man sat down in the vacant seat next to Minister Yan. It is said that the person from the Central Weaving Department should be sitting in the center, but this time Minister Yan sat in the middle.

The meeting is simple, everything has an established flow, the speech has a draft, and when it is over, it is over. The meeting was over, and it was already lunch time.

Lou Jiangyuan said, "Minister Yan, lunch has been arranged. ”

Minister Yan looked at Hu Xiaoying and the deputy minister beside her, and said to Lou Jiangyuan: "Minister Hu and Vice Minister He will stay in Taihe for a few days, and you will be responsible for safety." In particular, Minister Hu's daily life must be taken care of. As for lunch, I won't attend, time is tight, so I'll go first. ”

As soon as Minister Yan moved, the two people from the Central Weaving Department immediately followed, stopped Lou Jiangyuan, who still wanted to keep him, and said, "You go and arrange the others, and I will arrange it for Minister Yan." ”

Minister Yan left, Chen Qian also left, and the Central Weaving Department also left. As for whether they returned to Jinyang or were still in Taihe, Liang Jian was not very clear.

Lunch was arranged by Lou Jiangyuan at a local restaurant in Taihe, located on a relatively remote street with a small, tacky façade.

After entering the box and taking a seat, Lou Jiangyuan said: "This restaurant is a local restaurant in Taihe, and the Taihe cuisine tastes very authentic. Today should be Secretary Liang's first time in Taihe, right?"

Liang Jian nodded: "Indeed." ”

Lou Jiangyuan asked Hu Xiaoying again: "Has Minister Hu ever been to Taihe before?"

Hu Xiaoying replied with a smile: "I've been here twice before, but it was many years ago. Liang Jian glanced at Hu Xiaoying in surprise, she had never mentioned it before.

There were also several members of the Standing Committee, and Chen Jie, Secretary General of the Municipal Party Committee, sat on the other side of Liang Jian, seized the time, and chatted with Liang Jian. After a few words, he suddenly asked Liang Jian: "I heard that Secretary Liang brought the secretary over, why didn't you see it today?"

It is indeed not a common thing to bring a secretary to work. It's normal for someone to be concerned about this and be curious. But Chen Jie couldn't wait to mention this matter to him, which still surprised Liang Jian.

Liang Jian glanced at Chen Jie and replied, "He still has some things to deal with in Yongzhou, so stay a few more days." ”

Chen Jie smiled, lowered his voice, and said, "Actually, I can understand your behavior. The problem of Taihe City has been left unchecked for too long, and one or two thunder operations cannot be completely eliminated. It's reasonable that you don't worry about the people here. ”

Liang Jian looked at Chen Jie in surprise, this person was really strange. He and him had only met for the first time, and Chen Jie actually said these words to him like this, was this simple? Or did he just want to come to him to answer him.

Liang Jian looked at Chen Jie's expression and felt that there might be more former. It's just that it's a good thing. But in such an environment, it is not necessarily a good thing.

Liang Jian thought of working with such a simple person in the future, and suddenly had some complicated emotions in his heart that he didn't know whether to be happy or worried.

I have had two contacts with Lou Jiangyuan, and Liang Jian feels that he is a relatively straightforward and thoughtful person, and often such people will be a little arrogant and strong in character. However, overall, through these two contacts, Liang Jian feels not bad about him.

When the dinner was almost over, the deputy minister and Hu Xiaoying stood up and said that they had something to go first, and the head of the Propaganda Department of the Taihe Municipal Party Committee who was present also left together.

After they left, Liang Jian and the others sat for a while, and then they were ready to leave. When leaving, Liang Jian suddenly remembered what happened on the highway just now, this matter, instead of learning about it himself, it is better to ask Lou Jiangyuan first, although he is not from Taihe City, but he has been in Taihe City for a few years. Although he has only been mayor for a year, he must know something about this matter.

When he got into the car, Liang Jian stopped Lou Jiangyuan and asked, "Does Mayor Lou mind if I ride in a car with you?" ”

Lou Jiangyuan glanced at him and nodded.

After getting into the car, before Liang Jian could speak, Lou Jiangyuan spoke first: "Secretary Liang wants to ask about the Loushan Coal Mine, right?"

"Yes. Liang Jian was a little surprised. Lou Jiangyuan smiled and said, "I've heard about what happened to you on the highway before. It's my job that didn't do a good job and scared you. ”

Liang Jian waved his hand and said, "That's not the point. What I want to know from you is what happened to the Loushan Coal Mine. Now that you've heard about today's events, you should know that we still have a car in the hands of those people. ”

Lou Jiangyuan sighed, his expression was a little solemn, and there was some helpless chagrin. Liang Jian suddenly had a bad premonition. Sure enough, Lou Jiangyuan said: "Secretary Liang, if you believe me, it's better not to meddle in this matter." It's not like moving a car once or twice. I'm not afraid of your jokes, I still have one of my own car in their hands. ”

When Liang Jian heard this, he was extremely surprised. But looking at Lou Jiangyuan's expression, it doesn't seem to be a fake. He asked, "Can you tell me the ins and outs?"

Lou Jiangyuan glanced at him and said, "It's a long story. If you really want to know clearly, I have detailed records and information on my side, and I will send them to the office for you later, and you will see it clearly. But if it were me, I wouldn't bother with it. The cars that were moved this time were also from the province, and they would handle it themselves. The province knows this matter better than us, and knows it better in our hearts. ”

Hearing Lou Jiangyuan say this, Liang Jian suddenly remembered that on the highway before, Minister Yan asked him in the car, "What if the conditions don't allow it", and he still remembers that he said at the time: I think since we promised, then we always have to find a way to do it. If a government can't keep our promises, then how can the people support us and trust us?

At that time, after he finished saying this, Minister Yan just smiled and didn't speak. After a while, he asked Liang Jian another question. He asked: In your opinion, what is the most important thing for the development of a city?

Liang Jian replied: It is difficult to generalize about this, and it should be determined according to the actual situation.

Minister Yan smiled again and didn't ask any further.

But at this time, when Lou Jiangyuan said this, Liang Jian revisited it and finally realized that something was wrong. He thought that Minister Yan must not be satisfied with his answer at that time. What Minister Yan wants to hear, what is the most important thing in the development of a city, and the economy is the most important, this is the answer he wants. As for the previous question, the answer may be procrastination. As long as the economy is there, then everything is worth it.

But is it really worth it?

Liang Jian came back to his senses and looked at Lou Jiangyuan again, he hesitated for a moment, and decided to find out what Lou Jiangyuan had the most truth or original thoughts on this matter. Looking at his expression just now, the frustration of powerlessness should have been something he had worked on before.

He asked: "Do you know who those people who stopped the car on the highway today?"

"Hmm. Lou Jiangyuan nodded: "They are all villagers from several villages near the Loushan Coal Mine. Next, without waiting for Liang Jian to ask, he started talking to himself......