Li Jin replied calmly and confidently, "Our brigade, in accordance with the requirements of the higher authorities' policies, consulted with all members, and everyone agreed that the production team should not be disbanded."

Upon hearing the words "policy requirements," Xiong Bingwen immediately became displeased, feeling that his authority as the county head had been seriously challenged.

"What policy? Whose policy? Did I say that?"

Xiong Bingwen slammed his hand on the table, causing the teacup to bounce and spill a few drops of tea!

Yu Wengang subtly stepped back, while He Guang stepped aside to block Li Xiangdong. He couldn't bear to see Li Jin and Li Xiangdong standing in front, bearing the brunt of County Chief Xiong's anger alone.

"Resolution on the nationwide trial implementation of the household contract responsibility system for farmers."

Li Xiangdong said this on the flat board.

Xiong Bingwen was taken aback. "What?"

"At the National Rural Work Conference, the Central Committee passed the 'Resolution on the Nationwide Trial Implementation of the Household Contract Responsibility System for Farmers.'"

Now everyone in the room realized that this was the answer to Xiong Bingwen's earlier question: what policy, and whose policy?

But could Xiong Bingwen not know what the document was? The key point is that this is not what he meant!

Li Xiangdong is now clearly feigning ignorance and taking the lead, so no one can do anything about it.

Xiong Bingwen slammed his fist on the table in anger again. "That's the central government's policy! I'm asking you, what did I say?"

"County Chief Xiong, no matter how high your rank is, do you think you can go against the central government?"

"you……"

“County Chief Xiong, we understand your intentions. You all want the people to live a better life, but one method for each monkey, a one-size-fits-all approach won’t work!”

Li Xiangdong first used force and then tried persuasion; most people would have simply let it go.

However, Xiong Bingwen was holding a grudge. He was the county magistrate and had been in Huichuan for several dozen days, yet Li Jin, the captain of the richest team in Huichuan County, had not come to visit him at all!

What does this mean? This means taking sides, this means sticking with Wang Jianguo to the death, hmph!

"You're just a kid, not even an adult yet, with no official position or rank. What gives you the right to speak to me like that?"

Li Jin was displeased, saying, "What my son says represents my opinion."

Xiong Bingwen: "Don't you have a mouth? What do you mean? Can't you just say it yourself! You're just an ordinary citizen, yet you're treated like a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?"

Li Xiangdong, "Are you saying that ordinary people aren't qualified to speak to you, the county head?"

Li Jin said, "Our Party has never had such a rule. Historically, officials of all ranks have always mingled with ordinary people!"

Xiong Bingwen: "That's a field survey, it's normal work, don't mess with me! You can't report to me unless you're the brigade leader!"

Li Xiangdong: "You're even more powerful than Mayor Zhang. He can report to him but not to you?"

Xiong Bingwen: "I don't care about your personal relationship, and you don't need to bully me like that."

Yu Wengang and He Guang were both dumbfounded. The three of them were talking back and forth, and no one was giving in. It felt like the roof was about to be lifted.

The county magistrate's office door was open, and the three of them were talking louder and louder than each other. Although it looked quiet outside, everyone was listening intently.

After Xiong Bingwen finished speaking, Li Xiangdong fell silent. Looking at the humiliated faces of the Li father and son, he felt a surge of satisfaction.

"Ring ring ring~"

Just then, the phone on his desk rang.

Xiong Bingwen put one hand on his hip and picked up the telephone receiver with the other. "Who is it? Speak up!"

I don't know who's on the other end, but Xiong Bingwen's voice suddenly became polite. After saying a few words, he hung up the phone, his face as black as the bottom of a pot.

"I underestimated you. You actually got Mayor Zhang to call me personally!"

Yu Wengang and He Guang exchanged a glance. They wondered if getting Mayor Zhang to come up with the idea was due to Li Xiangdong's connections or Secretary Jianguo's idea.

People outside began to whisper among themselves, speculating about who had won the fight.

Everyone thought that County Chief Xiong had the upper hand before, but with Mayor Zhang's call, the outcome was hard to predict. After all, no matter how capable County Chief Xiong was, he couldn't surpass Mayor Zhang!

"However, there are some things Mayor Zhang may not be aware of. Designating your brigade as a pilot unit was the province's idea. Understand? The province!"

Xiong Bingwen enunciated each word carefully, especially the word "province," which he emphasized heavily.

This shows they don't respect Mayor Zhang.

It seems that County Chief Xiong's background is at least at the provincial level, and maybe he even has a powerful backer from the central government!

Sigh, forget it, forget it, let's just obediently listen to them.

Don't even think you can get away with anything under their control!

"The provincial level? Which provincial leader?"

In the dead silence, Li Xiangdong asked a question softly.

Xiong Bingwen glanced at him sideways but didn't say anything.

The meaning behind that glance is quite clear: do you even deserve to know?

"Ring ring ring~"

Another urgent phone call rang, and Xiong Bingwen impatiently grabbed the receiver.

However, his expression soon began to change, from impatience to resentment, then shock, and finally, fear.

Yes, it's fear!

He glanced at Li Xiangdong, his expression complicated. Just who was this person?

Isn't he just an ordinary country boy?

How could such a trivial matter have alarmed the newly appointed deputy secretary of the provincial party committee?!

He now deeply regrets his actions. He had thought that by taking control of a small production team leader, he could make an example of him, quickly establish his authority, and effectively weaken Wang Jianguo's faction. Unfortunately, he had kicked a hornet's nest!

His mind raced, and he quickly adjusted his facial expression and tone of voice. "Alas, the truth cannot be revealed without debate. Only through thorough communication and understanding with comrades at the grassroots level can we make the right decisions!"

Yu Wengang and He Guang were both shrewd people. As soon as they heard this, they immediately replied, "That's right, we've kept you emphasizing something, and we've kept it in mind."

"You've given us a vivid lesson today!"

Li Jin: The winds have changed so quickly!

Li Xiangdong: What a sycophant!

Xiong Bingwen personally escorted Li Jin and Li Xiangdong out of the office. The warmth and friendliness he exuded was indescribable, as if the heated argument in the office had never happened.

Li Xiangdong thought to himself, "This is definitely a qualified politician. He's ruthless, thick-skinned, and uses his own face like a rag."

Given time, this kind of person will definitely climb the ranks very quickly.

Because they only see being an official as a job, not as serving the people.

Moreover, Xiong Bingwen was misled.

He should have known about Liu Donglai's past in Huichuan, and he should also have known that Liu Donglai was about to be promoted to deputy secretary of the provincial party committee of Zhao Province.

Forget it, the crisis in Lijiapo has been resolved anyway, so I can't be bothered to worry about it anymore.

With Liu Donglai around, others will think twice before having any ideas.