Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Yang Jianguo explained his purpose and found a sofa to sit down and wait for further instructions.

Whether there is time to meet, and when, will depend on the communication between the receptionist and the secretary, and will only be known after consulting with the elder.

Soon after, the elders' office also received a notification that Director Yang had come to report to the elders in person.

The secretary hung up the phone, and before she could speak, the elder asked with a smile, "Is it Jianguo who's here?"

"Yes, he's out there. He said he has something to report to you in person."

"Let him in!"

Setting down the documents in his hand, the elder continued, "How long will it take?"

"The foreign guests were already on their way in 13 minutes."

"Oh, I see."

Outside the door, the secretary greeted Yang Jianguo, "Minister Yang, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

"It's okay, I just arrived too."

Yang Jianguo stood up, shook the other person's hand, and nodded slightly, his humility and politeness were admirable.

Over the years, I have never seen the slightest bit of arrogance in him; he has always been so polite and sincere to others.

"This way, please. The elder is already waiting for you."

Following the secretary into the office and around the screen, Yang Jianguo also met the elder. In just a few days, the elder's eye bags had become more pronounced, and his hair had turned even whiter.

'Sitting in this position, nothing is easy!'

Yang Jianguo sighed and took out his written report, saying, "I believe that power should be subject to greater supervision, the people should be involved, and the central government should assume more responsibility."

"Power can be delegated, but it must be put in a cage. Otherwise, it will be like a wild beast that has broken free, hurting others and itself."

Yang Jianguo's proposal was undeniably bold, yet it was also reasonable and impossible to ignore.

Take, for example, the various interpretations of documents by local authorities, the tendency to generalize from limited information, the repatriation of petitioners, the embezzlement of state-owned assets, corruption, and the abuse of public power.

He must have spent a lot of time and effort searching for these things.

The problems in the report exist, but has he considered what is most important now?

Ensuring that the people have enough to eat and that they become prosperous is the most important thing.

This is the established tone, and it has been communicated to the whole society and the world. The organization has shouted out its slogans and expressed its determination.

If policies are changed frequently, what will foreigners think? Where will the social situation, which has just been stabilized, go? And will the hard-won consensus be disrupted again?

Now, the only way forward is to move forward despite the pressure. Power has been delegated, but the reins on that power remain.

As long as you have a gun, you're not afraid of causing a big commotion.

These mistakes can happen at any time, and they cannot all be attributed to the decentralization of power.

There are disadvantages, but there are also many advantages.

The local economy is developing rapidly, people's income is steadily increasing, all sectors are flourishing, and urban construction is changing with each passing day.

Can't he see these benefits?

“Jianguo, you have to eat one bite at a time and do one thing at a time. Just like eating, if you eat too fast you'll choke, and if you eat too slowly it'll get cold and won't taste good... If there's a bug in the dish, just pick it out; there's no need to throw the whole dish away.”

"We don't have the resources, and we certainly can't afford such extravagance... We must do everything we can to ensure that people's lives continue to improve steadily."

Yang Jianguo understood the elder's idea, but he added, "What if there are too many insects?"

"So many? Aren't you sure you can pick them all out with dozens of pairs of chopsticks?"

"If you can't finish picking them all, then you can't just look at the problems on the plate; you have to go out and walk around in the fields."

Yang Jianguo remained silent, but he also wanted to remind the elder of something: "Once credibility is questioned, the seeds of doubt will inevitably grow into towering trees."

"At that time, any small matter will be magnified infinitely, and even the right decision will be subject to speculation and questioning, and various conspiracy theories will be added."

The elder chuckled and said, "Then let them question it. True gold fears no fire. The real cannot be faked, and the fake cannot be made real... As long as there is no trouble here, and we have guns in hand, the problem can eventually be solved."

“I know your concerns, but you also need to consider what I’m saying. Besides, each generation has its own mission, and some problems should be left to the next generation to solve. Don’t we still have you, and tens of thousands of comrades who are steadfast in their beliefs?”

"If that day really comes, I believe they will definitely have the ability to overcome all difficulties and solve the problem."

"You must trust the organization, trust your comrades, and most importantly, trust yourself."

The 13 minutes passed quickly; his report was not approved by the elders, so his desire to attend the meeting was naturally out of the question.

Yang Jianguo felt somewhat frustrated. Was he really supposed to ignore such a huge potential threat?

But the elder's words were not without reason. He had spent a great deal of time and effort to suppress all dissenting voices and reach a consensus.

Now, he is being asked to overturn his own ideas, put power back in its cage, and slow down economic development.

It's not self-criticism, but rather a betrayal of oneself.

If we really do that, it won't just be those who opposed us before who will jump out; even our own comrades will waver.

Some problems weren't that the elders didn't know, but rather that they had no choice but to do them out of necessity.

Do you really think that just because you're in this position you can do whatever you want? This world is made up of people.

Even the best document is useless if it's passed down but the recipient doesn't comply.

Since a formal order cannot be issued, then...

Yang Jianguo suddenly had a new idea: could we force them to change from the sidelines?

Everything in this world is adaptable; things may seem rigid, but people must be flexible.

When a person dies, that truly ends everything!

Chapter 813 The Ten-Character Strategy: Planning Ahead

"Xiao Lu, please ask Director Yang Min to come over."

"Okay, leader."

Yang Min, who was making dumplings at home when she received the call, threw down her rolling pin and headed out when she learned that her former boss was waiting for her in the office. "It's the New Year, why can't they let me have a couple of days of peace and quiet?"

"Don't talk so much. The dough is already prepared. You and the kids can eat it yourselves. Don't worry about me."

Yang Min hurriedly got on her bicycle, slung her bag over her shoulder, and headed to her workplace.

Since she became the director of the Funds Approval Office, Yang Jianguo has rarely asked her to report on her work.

Most of the time, she would take the initiative to approach the former leader to ask him some questions.

This is the first time he's ever taken the initiative to see me during the Lunar New Year.

Yang Min thought to herself, 'Something big must have happened, or the old leader has some new idea.'

When she arrived at the office and heard Yang Jianguo's first words, Yang Min knew that her guess was absolutely correct.

"I would like to add a few new regulations to the funding approval standards."

Public credibility! A clean and transparent organization.

Local governments applying for funding must ensure they have sufficient public credibility and a transparent and clean organizational structure.

Not only must they disclose their own information, but they must also disclose information about their affiliated organizations, outsourcing agencies, and other related organizations.

"Is the organization trustworthy? Is it clean and transparent?"

These ten words are enough for Yang Min to write a 10,000-word report. In fact, she has already begun to think about the astonishing meaning of these ten words when broken down.

When leaders give speeches, they should naturally be concise and to the point, but those below should not simply read from the script when trying to understand them.

First, why did the leader mention the six words "credibility" and "transparency"?

Is it because of the recent unrest in the region that the economy is beginning to show dangerous signs?

In fact, Yang Jianguo was not the only one who noticed this problem, but most people could only remain silent and dared not raise any objections.

After all, this is the top priority right now.

Knowing that he was dissatisfied with this, Yang Min was both surprised and felt that it was to be expected.

He is a good leader with a strong sense of justice and integrity.

To outsiders, Yang Jianguo only ever focused on two things: the direction of industrial development and catching up with the Western powers, and the happiness of the working class and peasantry.

He rarely pays much attention to the rest.

As a former secretary, Yang Min knew more than others.

The core issue that the old leader was most concerned about, but never expressed, was the organization itself.

Yang Min was also shocked when she first discovered this.

If he is not in his position, he will not seek his government.

He was just a leader in charge of industry, so why did he suddenly take on the responsibilities of a leader? But after experiencing some things, reading some reports, and getting to know him better...

Yang Min's mindset has changed...

The essence of this world is made up of people. All rights, wealth, status, etc., are external forces bestowed by ordinary groups composed of inconspicuous individuals.

Therefore, talent is fundamental.

An organization with many good people who have done many good deeds will be respected and gain more trust.

Conversely, they will be rejected and resisted.

Perhaps being temporarily misled will prevent people from seeing the truth, but one day the truth will be exposed to the public; it's just a matter of time.

He saw some potential dangers and wanted to nip them in the bud as a precaution.

However, being one step ahead often creates resistance from those who cannot see the truth, and they might say something they shouldn't, which is just asking for trouble!

Yes, the pace of development has been a bit too fast, but the results have been gratifying.

The astonishing potential and vibrant energy that society is unleashing today are surprising the world, and everything is moving in a positive direction.

Even the return of Jiangdao to stability, which was once thought to be fraught with difficulties, has already set the tone.

Internationally, our influence is growing day by day. Yang Min received news that the organization was about to set up a special office to prepare for the competition to host the 08 Olympic Games.

Just how exciting this news is, you'll know once you go out and see for yourself.

We have finally emerged from that weak predicament where we were merely trying to survive, and have once again stepped onto the international stage to demonstrate the strength of our great Eastern power to the world.

At the same time, the booming development has attracted many foreign companies to invest, bringing advanced technologies and management concepts to the inland development.

This change has even attracted the attention of the United States. The targeted sanctions imposed on them in the past two years have caused them a lot of trouble. However, from another perspective, it is also a unique recognition of our work over the years.

We also have the potential to pose a threat to the Americans in the economic sphere.

Against this backdrop, if the old leader wants to slow down the train and resolve some hidden negative issues, isn't he afraid of being labeled a "splitting comrade"?

"What, is this the first time you've met me?"

Seeing the doubt and worry on Yang Min's face, Yang Jianguo laughed and said, "Don't overcomplicate things. Although our working methods are different, our goals are the same. We all want to improve people's lives and make the country prosperous and strong."

"I believe that as long as we are moving towards the same goal, some differences can be discussed, and those that cannot be discussed can be compromised."

"You just do as I say. If anyone asks you anything, just answer them the way you should. I'll take care of any trouble that may arise."

Yang Jianguo knew that doing this would offend many people, but was he the kind of person who was afraid of offending people?

This wasn't the first time he'd done this; he was used to facing difficulties head-on.

A problem is a problem; you can't just put it aside or bury it in the ground and pretend it doesn't exist.

Even a minor cold can become fatal if left untreated.

Moreover, this wasn't just a minor cold, but a highly contagious 'malignant flu'.

One person sees another, and the disease spreads from one person to another. Whenever a new person is 'infected,' the illness becomes more severe.

If left untreated, they will one day suddenly erupt like festering sores, severely damaging even the strongest giants.

If you try to cut out flesh or goug out sores later, the pain you experience will be more than just a little difficulty.

At the same time, one should pray that the enemy outside will not take advantage of the situation and give oneself enough time to heal.

Chapter 814 Drawing the Red Line, Blood Surges