Section 98 Improvised Speech

"The last agenda of the meeting is held below. Comrade Zhao Guodong, member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and secretary of the District Party Committee, will give an important speech. Everyone welcomes you." Zeng Lingchun cleared his throat and announced the last agenda of the meeting.

After the applause, everyone's eyes gathered on the calm Zhao Guodong's face.

"Comrades, 1997 was an extraordinary year for our country. Hong Kong returned to the 15th National Congress of the Communist Party of China was held. People across the country were cheering up their spirits, forge ahead, and striving to usher in greater glory. Similarly, 1997 was also an extraordinary year for our Xijiang District. It has been three months since I came to Xijiang District. The three months of work gave me a deep feeling. I went to most townships and bureau departments in my district, and also went to the major enterprises and institutions in my district, and I also had some feelings."

"In the past three months, comrades may have also noticed some changes in our Xijiang District. Some changes may have made us feel a little surprised and shocked, such as the collective corruption case of the Public Security Bureau, the Construction Committee, and the Transportation Bureau, and the fall of some of our district-level leaders, many comrades may not have thought that after being trained for many years, how can they dare to do that?! But they did it, and they did it openly, did it in a wise way, and were domineering!"

Zhao Guodong's voice gradually increased several times, and the speech prepared by Linghu Chao for him was completely dropped aside. The atmosphere of the venue, which seemed a little relaxed and pleasant, suddenly became stagnant, and the entire venue was in a state of solemnity.

"But look at the changes in our Xijiang District over the past few years, look at the shrinking proportion of GDP in Ningling City in the past few years, look at the growth rate of economic development in our Xijiang District over the past few years, look at the changes in the income of our district cadres, workers and farmers, which is shocking!" Zhao Guodong's tone became fierce and cruel, "Since they have done it, they can't blame the party discipline and the country's laws to guard them. They all say that the net of heaven is vast and unlimited and not leaked. Since you are rushing to violate the law and discipline, you must pay the price of being imprisoned!"

At this time, even a needle fell to the ground could be heard in the venue. Even some leaders of the National People's Congress and CPPCC sat on the second row of the rostrum subconsciously put out the cigarette butts in their hands.

"The times have given us all the people here a reform and reform era, and the waves are washed away by the sand. Some people cannot withstand temptation and fall into depravity. However, the vast majority of our comrades have still endured various tests in such a complex and changing era. They still work diligently in their respective positions and have made outstanding contributions. The representatives and individual representatives of the unit and individual who came to the stage to receive the award just now are the best group of them. They are the role models worth learning from on all fronts in Xijiang District. I suggest that all of us pay the highest respect to the comrades who have won advanced units and individuals at all levels with the warmest applause!"

Thunderous applause sounded in the auditorium again, and it lasted for a long time.

Zhao Guodong raised his hands slightly, and the entire venue immediately became quiet. Whether it was Zeng Lingchun, Ling Xiao, Xiao Chaogui or Wang Yi, as long as he was interested, he noticed this keenly.

"Recalling 97 and looking forward 98, I couldn't help but feel excited. The spirit of the 15th National Congress has been conveyed to all departments and fronts of our Xijiang District, but I would like to ask you, what should we do, combined with the spirit of the fifteenth National Congress of the Communist Party of China? Do you have a clear idea in your heart? If so, I think you, the leader, have a clear mind. If there is no or not, then I would like to remind you that you need to get into the state as soon as possible, plan and arrange it early, and the plan for the year lies in spring. After the New Year, I hope that every township, street, every department and bureau will come up with practical work plans."

"I remind everyone, I don't like the old trick of reading according to the script, and the district committee and government don't need those 1,2,3,4,5,6. I just need you to understand one problem. Learn the spirit of the 15th National Congress, what do you plan to do, what do your unit and department plan to do? As the leader of townships and streets, how do you plan to lead the masses to develop the economy and increase the income of residents' farmers? As the leader of the department bureau, how do you plan to serve economic development well, what new measures do you have?"

A little aggressive aura almost hits the face, allowing everyone in the audience to feel the fierce and sharp eyes in the eyes of the young district party secretary sitting on the stage.

"Comrades, some people may think that I am a little unreasonable. How could I talk about these bad topics at this year-end summary and commendation meeting? But I want to say that this is not only a summary and commendation meeting, but also a wake-up call! I think the various things last year have sounded the wake-up call for many people. Some people seem to think that as long as I don't go to corruption, it's not my business. I don't ask for merit, but I want to be my peacekeeper. I want to tell you, sorry, no!"

The venue was filled with solemnity.

"The capable ones are promoted, the moderate ones are given, and the mediocre ones are eliminated. These three sentences may have been familiar to you for a long time. Then I want to tell you that in the new year, the district committee and government will closely link these three sentences with the economic work and social development of our entire district. The capable ones are used in a variety of ways, and the moderate ones are given. That means that those who lack abilities need to give way to learn to recharge in order to be able to be competent in your current position. The mediocre ones are eliminated. This sentence is better understood. If you cannot even be competent in basic job responsibilities, I think you have no face to stay in this position!"

"At the same time, the district committee and government should also establish an effective incentive mechanism, especially those who have made outstanding contributions to the economic development of Xijiang District. The district committee and government have studied it and should not hesitate to give heavy rewards. From spiritual rewards to material rewards, from promotion and appointment to promotion and promotion, we must implement them with confidence without hesitation!"

"Comrades, 1998 is a year full of opportunities for our Xijiang District. The spirit of the 15th National Congress of the Communist Party of China has pointed out the direction for us. How to implement the spirit of the 15th National Congress into our actual work is a test of the leadership art and governance capabilities of our leaders at all levels here. Our Xijiang District has achieved a good start at the Shanghai Investment Promotion Conference. In addition to Germany's Niodi Dust Removal Equipment Co., Ltd. is about to invest in building a factory in our Xijiang District, many companies in the Yangtze River Delta region have shown strong interest in the special location and advantages of our Xijiang District Lingang Industrial Zone. After the New Year, we will form a group to come to our Xijiang for investment inspection. Moreover, our Xijiang District is also actively contacting and communicating with the Hong Kong and Huang Group, which already holds the Penn Port, to strive to introduce Hong Kong capital to renovate and expand our Penn Port. At that time, our Xijiang Lingang Industrial Zone will appear on the Wujiang River in a brand new look."

"Comrades, time is endless. The tide of reform and opening up is unstoppable. We are at the forefront of this trend. As leaders of first-level departments and units, we have the responsibility and confidence to lead the people of the whole district to create a new historical glory! Let us create a better future in our Xijiang District with the fullest enthusiasm for work and firm confidence in work!"

Applause swept across the storm, for a long time.

"Secretary Zhao, your speech is enlightening and thought-provoking. I think the cadres in our district have long needed such a storm-like mental baptism." Peng Yuanhou followed Zhao Guodong with a smile.

After the summary and commendation meeting, it was a New Year's party dinner as usual, but there was still half an hour before the dinner time. Peng Yuanhou obviously had something to report behind Zhao Guodong.

"Sit down, Lao Peng, what good thing should I report to me?" Zhao Guodong waved his hand casually and sat on the sofa. Peng Yuanhou is Jiang Yunhua's old subordinate. After Zhao Guodong arrived in Xijiang, he followed Zhao Guodong very closely. Although his ability is average, fortunately, Deputy Minister Pan Qiao is very capable, which can be considered as helping Peng Yuanhou support him at work.

"Secretary Zhao, I mainly report on the situation where Minister Han from the Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department came to our district for investigation. You were not here during that time, and you have been very busy during this period. Now I can only hurry up and report to you about Minister Han's work in two townships in our district for investigation of the propaganda and propaganda work." Peng Yuanhou licked his thick lips and took out the work notebook on the cover of the kraft paper in his hand.

After Peng Yuanhou reported on Han Du's investigation in Xijiang District, Zhao Guodong also made several instructions, especially clear instructions on the weak cultural publicity work at the grassroots townships and the difficulty in implementing cultural publicity funds. This made Peng Yuanhou happy. This publicity, especially the mass propaganda work, is just a word of money when it is implemented. How to correctly guide the masses to carry out a colorful cultural life and cultivate sentiment in a way that the masses like to watch, especially such as opening mobile film teams and building rural library, these are all things that need to be said about money.

Although Peng Yuanhou is the Minister of Propaganda, it is not easy to get money from Zeng Lingchun, especially now that Xijiang District is in a mess, there are many places that need to be blocked. Just finding a reason can put your application that is not very important and urgent.

"Lao Peng, the propaganda department is the mouthpiece of the party, and you are also a member of the district party committee standing committee. Can you be so worried about this little funding?" Zhao Guodong shook his head helplessly, "I think your propaganda department can use your brain appropriately and think of more ways to not focus on the financial money all day long. The outside world is very exciting. The propaganda department should boldly go out, actively contact enterprises and institutions, and actively contact the masses. Only in this way can the propaganda work be done deeper and more detailed."
Chapter completed!