Saikun County Party Secretary Zhou Zhiyuan had strict requirements on the county party committee standing committee members, so much so that some of the county party committee standing committee members were respectful to Zhou Zhiyuan on the surface but complained about him secretly.

After all, the members of the county party committee standing committee in the neighboring county are making a lot of money, but they dare not engage in blatant corruption.

Zhou Zhiyuan was well aware of this, but he always believed that as a party member and cadre, he should set an example and be honest and upright.

It's not that he doesn't understand the thoughts of those county party committee standing committee members, but he knows better that once corruption is indulged, the political ecology of the entire county will be destroyed and the interests of the people will be harmed.

One day, Zhou Zhiyuan called a meeting of the county party committee standing committee. He stood in front of the conference table, his eyes sharp as a torch, scanning everyone present.

He said in a deep voice, "I know some people are dissatisfied with my strict requirements, but I want to tell you that as a Party member and cadre, our duty is to serve the people, not to pursue personal gain. The members of the Standing Committee of the County Party Committee in the neighboring county may be making a fortune, but their actions have deviated from the Party's purpose and the people's expectations."

The members of the county party committee standing committee looked at each other, some lowered their heads in silence, and some looked ashamed.

Zhou Zhiyuan continued, "Although Saikun County's economic development is relatively lagging, we have a sound political environment and honest folk customs. We cannot let momentary greed undermine our county's long-term development. What we need to do is lead the people of the county in working together to create a better future."

As soon as he finished speaking, applause broke out in the conference room.

The members of the county party committee standing committee all expressed that they would strictly follow Zhou Zhiyuan's requirements, be honest and self-disciplined, and serve the people.

Zhou Zhiyuan also knows that changing the political ecology of a county is not a matter of a day or a night, but he believes that as long as everyone works together, they will be able to create a new situation in Saikun County.

Since then, Zhou Zhiyuan has imposed stricter requirements on the members of the county party committee standing committee. At the same time, he has also actively promoted various reform measures to promote the economic development of Saikun County.

Under his leadership, Saikun County gradually emerged from its difficulties and the people's living standards were significantly improved.

Those members of the county party committee who were once dissatisfied with Zhou Zhiyuan gradually realized his foresight and responsibility and were full of respect for him.

Time passes like flowing water, and under the leadership of Zhou Zhiyuan, Saikun County has gradually regained new vitality.

Zhou Zhiyuan has always adhered to his original aspiration and mission, and interpreted the responsibility and commitment of a party member and cadre with his actual actions.

One day, County Party Secretary Zhou Zhiyuan was reviewing documents in his office when suddenly a rapid knock on the door broke the silence.

He raised his head, frowned slightly, and couldn't help feeling a little confused.

Who would be looking for him so urgently at this time?

"Come in." He said in a deep voice.

The door was pushed open, and Gao Yafei, the newly appointed Organization Minister of the County Party Committee, hurried in with an anxious look on his face.

"Secretary Zhou, something big has happened!" she said breathlessly.

Zhou Zhiyuan put down the pen in his hand, looked up at Gao Yafei, and his eyes revealed a bit of seriousness: "What happened? Tell me slowly."

Gao Yafei took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and then said, "I just received news that the members of the county party committee standing committee in the neighboring county were all impeached for corruption. Now the entire province is cracking down on corruption, and our county is unlikely to escape the consequences!"

Zhou Zhiyuan frowned upon hearing this, and after a moment of silence, he said, "I've long expected this day to come, but I didn't expect it to come so soon. It seems our previous efforts weren't enough."

Gao Yafei nodded and continued, "The public opinion outside is very unfavorable to our county. Many people are accusing us of having corruption problems, but they just haven't been discovered yet."

Zhou Zhiyuan sneered and said, "These people are really talking nonsense. Our county has always been honest and upright and strict with itself, but they only look at the surface and not the substance."

Gao Yafei sighed and said, "It's useless to say this now. The key is to find a way to deal with the crisis at hand."

Zhou Zhiyuan pondered for a moment, then said, "First, we must strengthen self-examination and self-correction to ensure that there are no problems with our county's cadre team. Second, we must strengthen publicity and education so that the people of the county understand the principles and positions we have always upheld. Finally, we must actively cooperate with the investigation of higher authorities and ensure that we have a clear conscience."

Gao Yafei nodded in agreement.

She knew that Zhou Zhiyuan had always been a principled and responsible county party secretary. She believed that under Zhou Zhiyuan's leadership, their county would be able to overcome this crisis.

In the following days, the Saikun County Party Committee strengthened its self-inspection and self-correction efforts and conducted a comprehensive investigation of the county's cadre team.

At the same time, we also strengthened publicity and education, and conveyed the position and determination of the county party committee to the people of the county through various channels.

Zhou Zhiyuan also led the team personally and actively cooperated with the investigation of the higher authorities.

He knows very well that only by having a clear conscience can he win the trust and support of the people.

After a period of efforts, the crisis in Saikun County was finally alleviated.

The higher authorities spoke highly of the work of Saikun County, and the people of the county also expressed satisfaction and recognition of the work of the county party committee.

Those members of the county party committee who once complained about Zhou Zhiyuan also began to re-examine their own behavior and attitudes.

They understand that only by being truly honest and serving the people can they gain the recognition and respect of the people.

From then on, under the leadership of Zhou Zhiyuan, Saikun County continued to maintain a good development momentum and became a county full of vitality and hope.

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