RPAGF Chapter 400 Negotiation (2)
Chapter 400 Negotiation (2)
The office fell silent.
Old Master Guo stroked the walking stick he was leaning on, feeling very uneasy.
Qi Tongwei's words were well-reasoned and hard to refute. If he continued to harp on, he would only put himself in a more disadvantageous position.
The use of force can be used as a political means, but it is definitely a dangerous method. Not only is it not justified, it is also prone to backlash.
What he couldn't understand was why he had followed Qi Tongwei into the county party committee compound in a daze.
The crowd was dispersed, and his greatest reliance was gone. He would have no advantage in further negotiations, and his goal would certainly not be achieved. Taking advantage of the ladder handed to him by the other party, Old Master Guo decided to go down first.
"Secretary Qi is an open-minded person, and our Wayi Township isn't home to any rioters. If it's really Xiang Li who's stirring up trouble, our clan will be the first to not let him go!"
Qi Tongwei smiled and said, "Mr. Guo, I don't think this is what Comrade Xiang Li meant.
You see, although he was corrupt, he was also an old cadre in our county and had done a lot of practical work in the past. Otherwise, everyone would not have gathered here when they heard that he was wrongly accused.
Judging from this, Comrade Xiang Li is still very popular among the people. I think he also cares about everyone. If he hadn't been coerced, he wouldn't have made this call."
Qi Tongwei defined the incident and tried to minimize its impact.
"Yes, yes, yes." Old Master Guo agreed.
The conversation between the two people gradually went well. In order to appease the other party, Qi Tongwei even proposed that the other party be elected as a county people's congress representative to represent the villagers in expressing their opinions to the county committee and to him, Qi Tongwei.
When Old Master Guo heard this, he felt a little moved.
I didn’t expect that he could still be an official at his age?
"Secretary Qi, I really can't do it at my age. Thank you for your kindness, old man." Old Master Guo said this, but sighed in his heart.
Qi Tongwei saw that the other party was interested, and said with more strength: "The identity of this National People's Congress representative is very free. If you have time and ideas for relevant meetings, you can come to participate at any time. The main role is to supervise.
Supervise our cadres to see if they are corrupt or breaking the law. Of course, I, Qi Tongwei, am also under supervision. Also, if the implementation of some county policies is unreasonable, you can point them out, or even oppose them. Our country promotes this system so that the people can be the masters of their own destiny."
Everyone has desires. Since you like to stand out, I will provide you with a step, a step where you can make legitimate suggestions.
This will eliminate the possible use of force in the future.
Pull your opponent into the circle you are good at, and turn the fight from physical to verbal.
This trick really worked. After Qi Tongwei's repeated invitation, Old Master Guo reluctantly agreed because Qi Tongwei allowed him to pass on the family business as the patriarch.
In the future, any clan leader can be elected as a representative to the National People's Congress and represent their branch of the Guo family in participating in county politics.
Naturally, the other tribes had no objections. This was equivalent to giving the Wayi tribe another big piece of the cake.
The atmosphere gradually became harmonious, and Qi Tongwei asked for opinions from several other clan leaders.
Guo, Wang, the two Kongs, and the four branches all said they had no objections. Seeing that he was left to fight alone, Bai Qi became anxious and said, "Secretary Qi, I have an objection."
"Mr. Bai, please speak."
“I just want to ask the county, why are the previous policies not being implemented?”
Qi Tongwei pretended not to know and looked at Kong Yiji inquiringly. Kong Yiji quickly explained, "When Comrade Xiang Li was in office, he stipulated that each person in the Wayi tribe would receive a monthly subsidy of 30 yuan and kilograms of rice."
Bai Qi added: "Also, it will increase every year depending on the situation."
Kong Yiji said: "However, the increase in recent years has not been significant. In 88, it was 15 yuan, and in 93 it gradually rose to 20 yuan, and in 96 it rose to 30 yuan. The price of a meter has not changed much."
Qi Tongwei nodded and said, "This amount of money is not a big problem for the county government. There are tens of thousands of people in Wayi Township, so it's only about one million yuan, not much.
However, the county had considered this matter at the time.
Let me do some calculations for you. Even if I give you 30 yuan and 100 kilograms of rice, it is just enough to fill your stomach. It is difficult to become rich.
County Magistrate Kong and I have a point: we should use the money, and even more money from now on, to develop Wayi Township. We are already gradually implementing this plan. If everyone hadn't stopped us, Wayi Township would definitely be a different place now."
“Also, several old men should have seen it on their way to our county government.
I think I'm right that you were the richest place in the county ten years ago. The first township to be paved with cement roads should be your Wayi Township.
Now look at the entire Jiangchang County, not to mention anything else, just talk about the lighting project. Oh, lighting means lights, street lights. Many towns and villages have been gradually laying them, but why is it still pitch black in your area at night?
You may say that our county is partial to some and not to others, but I would say that is not the case.
A family's savings are limited, and we cannot be partial. Over the years, other towns have been jealous of your welfare, and the county has been suppressing it. It is because the Party and the country remember you and let you fill your stomachs first.
Now that I have money, I have to take care of my other brothers and help them start their own families and careers.
The other brothers used the money given by their parents to build up their family business and live better and better lives.
But we only think about using this money to eat and drink, which is short-sighted.
The county has provided assistance for so many years. Have you seen how Wayi Township has become more prosperous? Or has it become more backward?
This is laziness! It is unacceptable! This is pinning your hopes on others.
Even if I, Qi Tongwei, agree to let you continue to lead for a few years, my successor may not agree. Will you make trouble again then?
It is better to teach people to fish than to teach people.
Now, we should take advantage of this golden opportunity to completely transform Wayi Township and leave everyone with a golden hen that lays golden eggs. Don’t you agree?
Kong Yiji had said this to them many times. They understood the truth, but who doesn't want to take advantage of it?
Qi Tongwei added: "I won't force you to do that. The Red Star Party advocates democracy, so I'm still asking for your opinions. You can go back and promote it.
Now Kongyi Village is almost completed, you can use it as a reference.
I'll give you a few days. If you are willing to continue receiving the money, our county can pay for it. However, in terms of other policy benefits and development, you may lag behind other places.
Because the development funds that belonged to you have already been taken away, the county can't give you any more money. You can only wait until the county has developed other places and has time to free up its hands to develop Wayi Township."