It's understandable that former Party Secretary Tian Yushan and Bao Ruijin had differing opinions. Bao Ruijin knew that Tian Yushan had been somewhat reluctant to let Xiaomozhuang be a pilot village for the household contract responsibility system, and that he had only done so because Bao Ruijin had pleaded with him.
And since it's just a village, any problems can be corrected and reversed quickly. If it succeeds, it would be a political achievement. After all, as the county's top official, he had read many news reports and internal documents about Anhui Province's province-wide implementation of the household responsibility system. As a long-time official in Xiangcheng County, he also wanted the people to live a good life.
If the pilot program in Xiaomozhuang is successful, Bao Ruijin will actively promote it even without being asked.
The reason why Bao Ruijin was sometimes restrained from doing such things was out of consideration for his protection.
After all, Bao Ruijin's father was his former superior, and he was worried that Bao Ruijin's impulsiveness might not be a good thing; it would be better to be more cautious.
Of course, this does not mean that Tian Yushan did not care about the lives of ordinary people.
On the contrary, he attaches great importance to people's livelihood issues, but he places even greater emphasis on the stability and operability of policies. He believes that reforms need to be carried out steadily and should not be rushed blindly, otherwise it may trigger social instability.
Therefore, he is more cautious in dealing with problems, hoping to find the most suitable solution through gradual trial and error.
Bao Ruijin, on the other hand, preferred to boldly try new things, firmly believing that only through innovation could true development be achieved. However, both men had good intentions; they both hoped to contribute to the development of Xiangcheng, only their methods differed.
The argument stemmed from this incident. Tian Yushan believed that Xiaomozhuang should quietly implement the household contract responsibility system, enjoying the benefits discreetly without making a fuss.
He feared that doing so would cause dissatisfaction in other areas, making it difficult to carry out the work smoothly within the county. However, although Xiaomozhuang kept the news of the household contract responsibility system a secret, their actions were anything but discreet.
The impact was relatively small when electricity was first introduced, but now the news of the road construction throughout the village has spread throughout the entire county.
Everyone knows there is a small village called Mozhuang. The villagers have nothing to do and instead of thinking about how to increase grain production, they waste a lot of manpower and resources on building roads in the village.
This made Tian Yushan very unhappy, and he blamed Bao Ruijin for not telling all the members of Xiaomozhuang to keep a low profile in advance.
If it weren't for the fact that people in Xiaomozhuang Village were busy with their own things and not affecting others, Tian Yushan would have ordered it to stop long ago.
Even so, disagreements remained between them. In the end, Bao Ruijin extended an invitation, and they decided to go to Xiaomozhuang in person to see the situation.
In Bao Ruijin's mind, although the old Party Secretary Tian Yushan sometimes seemed stubborn and old-fashioned, he was not actually the kind of person who would not listen to other people's opinions.
Especially when he personally experiences something and believes that it is true, he is willing to change his previous ideas.
Therefore, Bao Ruijin felt that instead of wasting time explaining things to him, it would be better to take him to see for himself the development of Xiaomozhuang and let him experience it firsthand. This would be more effective than simply lecturing him.
After all, the two of them will often have disagreements at work in the future, especially regarding issues involving Xiao Mo Village.
Bao Ruijin deeply respected his former leader, so he did not want to cause tension or unpleasantness in their relationship by being too forceful.
In addition, the two of them already had a very good relationship in private.
Before I came, my father had told me to always respect and listen to Tian Yushan's opinions. Although he was sometimes a bit old-fashioned, he was definitely an upright person.
As for Tian Yushan, he also wanted to see it for himself. As a well-informed insider, he already knew that Bao Ruijin's active promotion of this matter was not only because of Xiaomozhuang itself, but also because a young man in Xiaomozhuang had attracted Bao Ruijin's special attention.
He also knew about Mo Yuan's trip to Liangkou Coal Mine with Bao Ruijin and what happened afterward; it wasn't the first time he'd heard the name Mo Yuan.
He was very curious about what kind of person this young man was, that he could win the praise of Bao Ruijin, who was always proud and arrogant.
Therefore, he decided to go to Xiaomozhuang with Bao Ruijin to personally learn about the young man and the development of the entire village.
So Bao Ruijin and Tian Yushan's group arrived at Xiaomozhuang in a large entourage. To ensure their safety, they also specifically asked Li Jianguo to bring several capable subordinates to accompany them.
After all, with the county's top two leaders mobilized, no one in the county dared to relax their vigilance in the slightest.
When the massive convoy arrived at Xiaomozhuang, a bustling scene of activity immediately greeted them. Construction had already been completed on the road at the easternmost edge of Xiaomozhuang, with the new cement surface dried and hardened.
The small square at the east end of the village, in particular, has been completely renovated. As soon as Tian Yushan and his group got out of the car, they were attracted by the brand-new scene and squatted down to carefully check the condition of the road.
They expressed great satisfaction with the project's quality. Because no prior notice was given, the villagers of Xiaomozhuang were completely unaware. It wasn't until Li Jianguo arrived that he sent someone to specifically inform Mo Yuan. Not long after, Mo Yuan, Mo Youxian, and others rushed over, stunned by the sudden arrival of the leadership team.
Bao Ruijin had been here before, so Mo Youxian and the others naturally recognized him. However, they were all puzzled and curious about the unfamiliar face beside him. Judging from his appearance, this stranger had an extraordinary air about him and was clearly not an ordinary person.
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