Colorful years

The interviews and discussions proceeded smoothly and systematically.

At the first symposium, Secretary Song, with a warm smile, took the lead in speaking. In a clear and resonant voice, he explained to everyone present the fundamental purpose and significance of Zhang Cong's visit to the township to deeply explore and comprehensively summarize the excellent experiences and typical cases in ideological and political work.

Secretary Song emphasized the crucial role of actively cooperating with this interview in promoting ideological and political development throughout the township.

His words resonated deeply, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples and prompting profound reflection and strong resonance among the attendees.

Immediately afterwards, Township Head Li stood up steadily, his posture confident and composed. He focused on explaining the overall situation of the Shenjiaping Village Party Branch in carrying out rural ideological and political work, as well as the series of significant achievements it had made.

From how to strengthen the construction of grassroots Party organizations, to carefully organizing various forms of diverse and enriching educational activities, and to how to closely integrate with the actual needs of villagers and carry out targeted ideological guidance, Mayor Li gave a detailed explanation of each point.

His narration was clear and detailed, giving people a more comprehensive understanding of the work of the Shenjiaping Village Party Branch.

Subsequently, the deputy secretary of the township party committee and the propaganda committee member also spoke. They supplemented and improved the previous statements, making the entire content more complete and substantial.

Furthermore, Zhang Min and other comrades actively participated in the discussion, sharing vivid, relatable, and concrete examples. These examples, like twinkling stars, further enriched the content of the symposium, making it more engaging and meaningful.

Zhang Cong, who sat attentively listening, remained completely focused, his pen moving like a nimble dancer, constantly recording every key piece of information.

Whenever he heard something interesting, a glint of excitement would flash in his eyes; or when he discovered a problem that needed further understanding, he would interject at the right time, raising his own questions or insights.

His words were concise and clear, yet to the point, guiding everyone's discussion to focus on the core theme of "innovating methods of rural ideological and political work," and to continue to explore and exchange ideas in depth.

Thus, in a relaxed yet rigorous and pragmatic atmosphere, the symposium was like a splendid feast, successfully achieving its pre-set goals and laying a solid foundation for the smooth progress of subsequent related work.

The first symposium concluded successfully at noon. Sunlight streamed down, bringing a touch of warmth to the earth.

After enjoying a standard lunch with the township party and government leaders, Zhang Cong rested briefly to allow himself some relaxation. Immediately afterwards, he began a discussion and exchange meeting with the village's party branch and village committee.

This was the first time Zhang Cong had faced Zhuang Erhe, the village party branch secretary who held considerable prestige in Xinqiao Township, so closely and directly.

Zhuang Erhe was over forty years old. He was tall and slender, like a vigorous pine tree. His face was slightly thin, but his eyes were exceptionally bright and piercing, like stars in the night sky, capable of seeing through everything.

He wore a pristine white shirt, its color as pure as fresh snow, without a single flaw. He paired it with jet-black trousers; the black and white combination was simple yet sophisticated, making him look both energetic and capable.

Having lived in the countryside for many years and participated in various agricultural activities, exposed to wind and rain, sun and rain, the years have left deep and shallow, very noticeable marks on his face. Those wrinkles seem to be the imprints of time, recording his hard work and dedication.

However, when he talks to people, his familiarity with policies and superb language skills, as demonstrated in his words and gestures, are truly admirable.

His words are full of wisdom and experience, making it difficult to regard him as just an ordinary farmer.

After a brief self-introduction and a preliminary understanding between the participants, the highly anticipated symposium began in a tense yet orderly atmosphere.

Zhuang Erhe took a deep breath and then slowly said, "Rural work is incredibly complex and multifaceted! No matter how much work there is or how difficult it is, it all ultimately needs to be implemented in the village."

This is like having thousands of threads at the top, but only one needle to string them together. That needle is us, the grassroots workers, who bear the heavy responsibility of implementing all policies and tasks effectively.

Zhuang Erhe's voice was deep and powerful, his eyes revealing a firmness and confidence. He continued, "Ideological and political work is the core of all work; it is like the soul that gives life to all other work. If the minds of the masses cannot be opened, then everything is just empty talk."

Therefore, the village Party branch spends most of its time and energy resolving the villagers' ideological problems and handling various conflicts that arise in their production and daily lives.

At this point, Zhuang Erhe paused briefly, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, before continuing:

"Take family planning for example. The regulations stipulate that after having one child, one must have an IUD inserted, and after having a second child, one must have a tubal ligation. If an unplanned pregnancy occurs, one must have an abortion or induced labor. It's fair to say that almost no farmers are willing to accept these policies from the bottom of their hearts."