The pursuit of a position in officialdom

"Okay, what do you think you are? Arguing in front of Secretary Li, you are quite capable. If you don't think about your own problems, you only know how to complain. How can you not have the image of a cadre?" Song Changgong felt a little bit when he saw these bureau chiefs biting each other. Headache. "Secretary Li, when such a big thing happens, our government is responsible. It's because we didn't do our job well."

Song Changgong took the initiative to take responsibility, which also made Li Wujiang see an attitude. "Okay, Mayor Changgong, today we are not here to hold anyone accountable. The problems in Bianzhou have historical causes, but they are still left to our current team, so we have the obligation and responsibility to solve them. Our top priority is to find a way to resolve the current predicament. Director Gao, please tell me first. According to your knowledge, how many places in the city currently have teachers’ salary arrears.”

"Secretary Li, as of now, our municipal bureau has control over the city's fifteen counties and districts. Almost twelve counties and districts have wage arrears to varying degrees. The most common place is that teachers in the county have not been paid. The longest one is I haven’t been paid for half a year.”

Li Wujiang had a headache after hearing this, which was equivalent to the annihilation of the entire army. "Director Ling, does your city's Finance Bureau have statistics on how much salary is currently owed in education?"

"Secretary Li, the Municipal Finance Bureau is only responsible for the payment of teachers' salaries at the municipal level. Teachers' salaries in each county and district are paid by the local finance. We don't know the specific amount owed." Ling Yaoxian replied disapprovingly.

"Director Ling, as the guiding authority, the Municipal Finance Bureau is not responsible for the payment of wages to counties and districts, but county and district finances have been in this state for a long time. As a municipal agency, you should actively act to understand the actual situation at the grassroots level." Li Wujiang was a little angry. Even if he couldn't raise the money, he still didn't know anything about it, so he wouldn't be angry.

"Secretary Li, there is no money financially during this period. We are all busy raising money and have no time or energy to consider the county's finances."

Li Wujiang sneered and said, "Oh, it seems that Director Ling is quite busy. I don't know how much money has been raised during this period, and how many difficulties have been solved for the city."

Everyone saw that Li Wujiang was angry, but Ling Yaoxian still said desperately, "Our Finance Bureau has tried its best, but the city's financial gap is too big. We can only get out but not get in. We can only maintain it until now by demolishing the east wall to make up for the west wall." Very good."

"Okay, Lao Ling, please stop talking. We all know that the work of the Finance Bureau is difficult, but no matter how difficult it is, we still have to do our work." Although Zhang Dadong criticized Ling Yaoxian, he did not let him say more. Want to protect him.

Of course Li Wujiang could see Zhang Dadong's intentions. He really didn't want to worry about this matter now. Solving the problem now was the key. "Okay, no one should shirk responsibility now. If something goes wrong, no one can escape their responsibility. Now let's discuss how to solve the issue of salary arrears. Mayor Dadong, you are in charge of financial work. Is there anything in the city finance department now? The way is to pay the teachers part first.”

"Secretary Li, our Bianzhou City's finances are now an empty shell. Let alone taking out the money, we are already unable to make ends meet. This will make us raise the salary arrears of the city's education system. I think it will be very difficult."

Li Wujiang didn't want to hear such a statement at all. If this was the case, then why would the government support so many cadres?

Song Changgong also saw Li Wujiang's impatience, so he picked up the topic and said, "Mayor Dadong, there have been mass incidents. Teachers have gone on strike and stopped working. If they are not appeased, this will seriously affect the stability of social security and will also affect It is difficult to predict the sentiment of the majority of parents. Can our municipal finance department communicate with the county level finance department to raise some emergency funds in a short period of time and pay part of the teachers' salaries first to appease everyone's emotions. "Song Changgong means that each county is responsible for each county and district. For the time being, he still adopts the method of demolishing the east wall to repair the west wall. In any case, he is still thinking of a way.

Chapter 776 I don’t know anything about it, and I’m very disappointed.

"Mayor Changgong, you said that cities and counties should pay arrears of wages separately. I can assist the Municipal Finance Bureau to find ways to divert part of the funds from other places to solve the problem of arrears of wages at the city level." Zhang Dadong knew that the city-managed schools were originally It's not much, and the salary arrears are not long, so the gap is not big. If he doesn't even express this gesture, then he, the mayor who grasps the finances, will really be useless.

Li Wujiang knew as soon as he heard that this was a drop in the bucket and it would not solve any problem at all. He looked at Zhu Yabo who had been silent beside him and was quite leisurely, and asked, "Secretary Zhu, please give us some advice. Now Bianzhou is encountering difficulties and we need everyone to work together."

"Secretary Li, you know that I am in charge of political and legal work, and I don't know much about the financial and educational situation. But after listening to what everyone just said, I feel that our municipal government is indeed encountering difficulties. Let's work together to think of ways to raise funds. , pay the arrears of teachers as soon as possible, and of course the arrears of other comrades. I am worried that teachers will make trouble, this is just the beginning, other units will follow suit. I have ordered all political and legal police to be on standby to do a good job in society. Maintain stability and ensure social stability.”

Zhu Yabo said it as if he didn't say it. Li Wujiang could only make his own decision, "Didn't Director Gao just say that fifteen districts and twelve districts and counties have varying degrees of underpayment? I want to know the degree of underpayment in these twelve counties and which counties are on their own." Can it be solved? Which counties can solve part of it on their own, and how many cannot be solved. Do the other three counties and districts that do not owe wages have a surplus? Can the city finance department borrow money to deal with these problems first? Director Ling. Can you tell me?"

Ling Yao opened his mouth wide and was speechless. Zhang Dadong and Gao Zhiyuan also lowered their heads, not daring to look at Li Wujiang.

"Things have gotten so big, but you leaders still don't know anything about it. This makes me very disappointed. This once again shows that our theme education activity has not been taken into consideration and has not attracted everyone's attention. Today I will say it again Give everyone a chance. The Standing Committee will hold a meeting at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. I hope you can figure out what to do. Director Gao, you are responsible for informing the county and district education systems and asking all leaders to come forward. Command, calm down the emotions of the teachers, tell them that the municipal committee is studying it, and the city will pay everyone the wages they owe, and I also want to say sorry to everyone on my behalf."

Seeing how sincere Li Wujiang was, Gao Zhiyuan quickly stood up and expressed his gratitude to Li Wujiang.

"Director Ling, your Finance Bureau is responsible for finding out the figures I want. It is not only necessary to find out how much money is owed to teachers, but also how much wages are owed to other employees. The Municipal Bureau is not only responsible for the city's work, but also the county's financial situation. You figure it out. If any of you don't figure it out, I'm sorry, I will be dismissed on the spot." Ling Yao wanted to say something first, but Li Wujiang didn't give him a chance. "Mayor Dadong, you are in charge of financial work. You know the financial situation very well. So now I hope you will work harder and work with relevant departments to sort out the city's situation, which funds can be postponed first, and which funds can be Let’s move it around first. I don’t care whether you borrow or lend. You have to do everything possible to make money. Secretary Zhu, the stability of the city depends on the political and legal system. I hope that all police officers in the city will cancel their vacations, and all employees will be on duty. Patrol key areas and key areas, strengthen the control of key personnel, and respond to emergencies as soon as possible and exercise restraint at all times to ensure the overall stability of the city's public security. Okay, if you have nothing else to say, you can go your own way. Each one, Mayor Changgong will keep it for a while.”

After Li Wujiang finished speaking, he didn't look up and just drank tea by himself. Maybe he was really thirsty after talking too much, or maybe he just didn't want to say anything more to these people.

Song Changgong saw that several people had left before saying, "Secretary Li, seeing that Bianzhou City is about to usher in a great development situation, I didn't expect that such a thing would happen at this critical time. This matter is my fault."

"I can't blame you. You mentioned this matter to me. During this period, you have been busy with other things and forgot about it. This can free up your hands to prepare for economic development. Things are here. The impact of this matter You and I both know how bad it is. If we control it well, this matter can be turned into safety. If we don't control it well and serious mass incidents or fatal accidents occur, neither of us will be able to escape our involvement. Here, there are two meanings. First, we must unite as one to overcome the difficulties. Second, you must be responsible for supervising the leaders of the counties and districts. I asked Feng Yundu to inform them. But I am worried about the time when Feng Yun will come. Short, the prestige is not enough, you need to come forward in person. They must not take it lightly. Even if they don't eat or sleep, they must keep an eye on it personally. If something happens or someone dies in their jurisdiction at this critical time, I'm sorry. First use him to sacrifice the flag.”

Song Changgong saw Li Wujiang gnashing his teeth and knew that he was cruel. This is the domineering and majestic nature of Li Wujiang. "Secretary Li, don't worry, I will personally go to the front line to supervise."

"Okay, then I'll thank you for your hard work, Mayor."

After Song Changgong left, Li Wujiang leaned on his chair tiredly and closed his eyes. Feng Yun looked at Li Wujiang's tired look, and to be honest, he felt a little sad that a man ten years younger than him had to bear such a big responsibility.

"Feng Yun is here, how is it? How is the notification?"

"Secretary Li, I have notified all the county secretaries and county magistrates by phone, and arranged for comrades from the Municipal Party Committee Office, Municipal Government Office, and Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection to go down today to supervise and inform the implementation."

"Okay, you did a good job, now you need to strike hard."

"Secretary Li, these tasks are all easy to do. These are all tasks that treat the symptoms rather than the root cause. Where can we get the money to cope with the current crisis? This is the key."

"You have seen the root of the problem, and the leaders of Bianzhou City can also see the root of the problem, but they don't take it seriously at all. They just deal with the expenses and do not take the initiative to find a solution. Otherwise, they will not There is the current predicament in Bianzhou. "This is what Li Wujiang wants to scold. Some cadres don't want to do anything, they only think about how to be an official, and face problems without solving them. Day after day, year after year, The problem grew from small to large, and eventually led to a catastrophe.

"Secretary Li, I have a good relationship with the leaders of several regions. But if it doesn't work out, I'll borrow some of it from them for temporary emergency response."

"Okay, this is not your concern. I will figure out a way to deal with the money. Now you can help me draft a letter to all the cadres and employees of Bianzhou City." Li Wujiang was very grateful to Feng Yun. This is what makes her different from other leaders. In this place, other leaders didn't think of a solution at all, but Feng Yun was really thinking of a solution.

Chapter 777: Jumping off a building, almost something big happened

"Secretary Li, what are you telling all the cadres and workers about?"

"Wage arrears is a big deal, and it has a big impact on everyone. The teachers' lead has put many comrades in a wait-and-see state. If we pay the teachers, what will the comrades in other units think? It will take some time to solve the current funding problem, and now we need to stabilize people's hearts. We wrote a letter to all cadres and employees, which means that everyone understands that our Bianzhou City has reached the most difficult time, and the Bianzhou Municipal Party Committee apologizes for the salary arrears. However, all cadres in our Bianzhou City must have political awareness and awareness of the overall situation, and believe that our Bianzhou Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government have the ability to solve this problem. Our Bianzhou Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government guarantee that everyone's wage arrears will be solved in the short term. We hope that all cadres and employees in Bianzhou City will take this as an insult, unite as one, work hard, and forge ahead bravely."

Feng Yun had to admit the cleverness of this letter to all cadres and employees. Li Wujiang wanted to take this opportunity to stabilize and unite people's hearts. This is a brilliant move, but also an idle move. "Secretary Li, this is a good idea. The key is how to solve the problem of unpaid wages."

When Feng Yun was talking, Li Wujiang hushed him. He only heard him calling the other party Secretary Cai, and knew it was Cai Zhenxiang. He hung up the phone in a short time.

"Okay, you draft it according to my idea first. I'll go to Secretary Cai." Li Wujiang got up and left.

"Secretary Chen, our Bianzhou City Finance still has some funds. Should we solve some of the teachers' unpaid wages first and let the striking teachers resume classes as soon as possible?" Tian Maolin said.

"Maolin, the funds in our finances are for agricultural assistance. They are special funds for special purposes. Whoever embezzles them will be held responsible." Chen Xuezhou said loudly.

"Secretary Chen, some teachers are very emotional now. If we don't solve the problem of unpaid wages, I'm worried that the situation will change suddenly. Although the funds are used for specific purposes, we have to make some adjustments when things have come to this point. We will make a special report to our superiors at that time."

"This matter is not as simple as you think. The Municipal Party Committee will hold a standing committee meeting tomorrow. After the standing committee studies it, we will decide what to do." Chen Xuezhou said impatiently.

Tian Maolin wanted to fight for it again, but finally gave up. Since the funding problem could not be solved, he planned to do the work of these teachers himself.

"Secretary Cai, I'm causing trouble for you again." Li Wujiang said helplessly.

"Wujiang, you are in big trouble. Your education campaign of "Never forget your original aspiration and keep your mission in mind" has just been praised by the capital, and the image of Bianzhou has just improved. Once these teachers make a fuss, your efforts will be in vain."

"Secretary Cai, you are right. I was just trying to free up my hands to vigorously develop the economy, but I didn't expect these things to happen one after another. Our Bianzhou Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government are responsible for the teachers' unpaid wages. We have not solved the problems of economic development and people's livelihood."

"Okay, I know this is not your responsibility. How long have you been working in Bianzhou? These are all problems left over from the previous government. It is not time to pursue anyone's responsibility now. It has not developed into a major event yet. I called you here today just to ask you what you are going to do in Bianzhou." Such a large group incident in Bianzhou not only affects Bianzhou, but also affects the overall image of Huayuan. Cai Zhenxiang is worried that if another Dongyang incident happens, Huayuan Province will stop doing anything and put out fires everywhere.

"Secretary Cai, to be honest, I am still very worried. The finance of Bianzhou is now in debt, not to mention taking money. The problem of wage arrears cannot be solved by talking. It requires real money." Li Wujiang did not say a solution, but complained to Cai Zhenxiang. After being an official for so many years, he knew in his heart that if he wanted to be a good official, he had to learn to complain when necessary, so that the leader would know the difficulties of his work.

"Wujiang, don't lie to me, you are our Huayuan firefighter, there is no problem you can't solve." Cai Zhenxiang said with a smile.

"Secretary Cai, a good cook cannot cook without rice. I want to do it. I want to pay the teachers, but Bianzhou has no money in the treasury. If the debt is small, even if I sell everything I have, the hole in Bianzhou is too big. Even if I sell myself, I can't get that much money. We also hope that the provincial party committee will support Bianzhou more. When the situation in Bianzhou improves, we will definitely pay it back in full."

"I believe you. But the financial situation of Huayuan Province is not as good as you think. But Bianzhou is in trouble, and the provincial party committee cannot remain indifferent. You can discuss it with Governor Jiahe. See how much money the Provincial Department of Finance can take out. You will have to worry about the shortfall." Li Wujiang opened his mouth. If Cai Zhenxiang refused, it would be a bit unkind, and it would be difficult to win over Li Wujiang in the future. So he pushed the ball to Tang Jiahe.

"Then I would like to express my gratitude to Secretary Cai on behalf of all the cadres and staff of Bianzhou City." As long as Cai Zhenxiang gives in, Li Wujiang will find a way to get money from Tangjiahe. No matter how much meat, it will be meat when it comes to his mouth.

"Okay, do a good job in maintaining stability. Bianzhou City must not have any more accidents."

After leaving Cai Zhenxiang's office, Li Wujiang went straight to Tangjiahe's office. Tangjiahe and his friends are old friends. He fully supports Li Wujiang's difficulties.

"Mayor Zhang, Secretary Li is too unkind. He doesn't know what the financial situation of Bianzhou City is like, but you do. Is this caused by our carelessness? This is left by the deficit of the previous government. We have worked very hard to maintain it until now. What is he dissatisfied with? When something goes wrong, he knows to blame us." Ling Yaoxian complained in front of Zhang Dadong.

Although Zhang Dadong was also angry, he was a city leader after all, and he knew that Li Wujiang was in a more difficult situation than him. "Old Ling, stop talking about these things that are useful or useless. If you talk so much, you have to make the finances rich, and nothing will happen."

"The Finance Bureau collects money, not creates money. The city government doesn't have a way to develop the economy, so is it reliable to let me, the Finance Bureau, develop the economy? Let me calculate the accounts. Even if I can figure it out clearly, what can be saved? Money?”

"You, hurry up and arrange for your subordinates to settle the accounts. Even if you don't sleep at night, you have to settle the accounts. Secretary Li is a new official. Don't get really angry when the time comes. Neither you nor I will look good." Zhang Dadong knew that Ling Yao had already taken over. His stubborn temper coaxed him to do it.

"Mayor Zhang, don't worry, I have already arranged the work. Come on, Mayor Zhang, let's go have a drink and continue working overtime in the evening."

Chapter 778 Investigate, get to the bottom of it!

"Forget it, let's all stop drinking. I'll contact other counties and districts to see if we can recirculate some of the funds. You don't need to drink either, go back and keep an eye on your people, and make sure the calculation is accurate tonight "

The Standing Committee of the Bianzhou Municipal Party Committee convened on time at nine o'clock as requested by Li Wujiang. At that time, Gao Zhiyuan and Ling Yaoxian were notified of the meeting, but the standing committee members were all present, and Ling Yaoxian had not arrived yet.

"Secretary-General, has your Municipal Party Committee Office notified Director Ling to attend today's Standing Committee meeting?" Li Wujiang's face turned dark at this time. What kind of bad rule is it for a Director to ask all Standing Committee members to wait?

"Secretary Li, we notified Director Ling yesterday by phone and sent him a text message." Feng Yun knew from Li Wujiang's face that he was going to get angry.

"Secretary Li, I just called Lao Ling. He was on his way here. He worked overtime last night to complete the tasks you assigned, which delayed him a little." Zhang Dadong explained for Ling Yao first. To be honest at this time, he was also very annoyed. Ling Yao was the first to fall off the chain at the critical moment.

"Okay, since Director Ling has worked so hard, let's wait for him." After Li Wujiang said "wait," he said nothing. The entire conference room fell into silence. Others didn't dare to speak when they looked at Li Wujiang.

The wait lasted for more than 20 minutes. Zhang Dadong was sweating anxiously and scolded Ling Yao to death in his heart.

It was almost thirty minutes before Ling Yaoxian arrived. As soon as he entered the conference room, he smelled of alcohol and everyone in the conference room smelled it. The standing committee members present frowned. Didn't they say that this guy was working overtime? Why did he smell of alcohol so early in the morning? Zhang Dadong also smelled it, and his expression changed on the spot.

I saw Ling Yaoxian standing there, shaking his head and saying, "Dear leaders, I'm sorry, I worked overtime late last night and wasted time today. I will report the statistics from the Finance Bureau now."

"Director Ling, you don't need to report. From now on, your position as Director of the Finance Bureau has been dismissed."

As soon as Li Wujiang said his words, no one present on the Standing Committee dared to speak. Although Li Wujiang had slapped the table and scolded his mother since he took office, this was the first time he had been spared on the spot. This shows that Ling Yao first touched Li Wujiang's bottom line.

"Secretary Li, why do you want to remove me from my post? I have worked hard and dedicatedly, why do you remove me from my post?" Ling Yao was stunned at first, and then roared at the venue.

Li Wujiang ignored Ling Yaoxian and said to Qiao Wenzhi, "Minister Wenzhi, after the meeting, you will remove Ling Yaoxian from the post of director."

Qiao Wenzhi didn't dare to get into trouble with Li Wujiang at this time, so he quickly said, "Okay, Secretary Li, I will make arrangements after the meeting."

"I don't accept it. You think that as the secretary of the municipal party committee, you can control the sky with one hand. You are violating the discipline of appointment and dismissal of cadres."

Song Changgong couldn't stand Ling Yaoxian's appearance and said, "Comrade Yaoxian, how do you behave? You go out first. We will talk about your affairs later."

"I have no image. You even dismissed me as director, so what kind of image do I need? I have made great contributions to the financial work of Bianzhou City over the years, why do you think I will be dismissed?"

"Secretary Sun, since Comrade Yaoxian said that he has made great contributions to the financial work, then you will investigate on behalf of the organization and prove Yaoxian's innocence."

"Okay, Secretary Li, I will arrange for comrades from the Discipline Inspection Commission to conduct verification immediately." Sun Chengkun, Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission, said.

Li Wujiang's series of attacks completely crushed Ling Yaoxian and the standing committee members present. I didn't expect Li Wujiang to be so ruthless. You want to cause trouble, right? Then I will let the Discipline Inspection Commission investigate you. As a financial director, you know how clean your butt is.

"Comrade Yaoxian, if you don't apologize to Secretary Li quickly, you must be brave enough to admit that you have done something wrong." Zhang Dadong quickly reminded.

Ling Yaoxian also panicked at this time and quickly apologized to Li Wujiang.

"Feng Yun, please arrange for someone to send Comrade Yaoxian back. In addition, let other comrades in charge of this work in the Finance Bureau report. Okay, let's start the meeting. Director Gao, please talk about the situation first." Li Wujiang is not there now Time is worrying about Ling Yaoxian, and there are many problems that need to be solved.