Chapter 13 of October.

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Zhou Changquan's expression was serious and heavy, and he said, "We both went to Yiyang County for a trip."

Hou Weidong said first: "Okay, go right now." He asked again: "Governor Zhou, is there anything wrong? It's so urgent."

Zhou Changquan stood up and said, "Just just now, I received a call from Li Yongguo's lover. Comrade Li Yongguo passed away this morning. He is my old leader and the leader of my career. I want to go and see him."

Hou Weidong was surprised and said, "Did Commissioner Li pass away? I have seen him during the Spring Festival. He is in good health and has drunk more than three or three taels of white wine."

Zhou Changquan sighed: "He has a myocardial infarction and did not recover in one breath and left. He is only in his early seventies this year. Before his death, he was growing vegetables in the small yard. I thought he could live to be over 80, but unexpectedly, this strong old man suddenly left the world."

Hou Weidong knew Li Yongguo many years ago. At that time, he was Zhu Yan's secretary and followed Zhu Yan to visit Li Yongguo many times. The reason why Zhu Yan often visited Li Yongguo is because Li Yongguo was the old leader of Zhou Changquan, the secretary of the municipal party committee at that time, and maintained close contact with Zhou Changquan.

Later, Hou Weidong was working as secretary for Zhou Changquan, and he visited Li Yongguo more often. Every Spring Festival, Hou Weidong would prepare a gift for Li Yongguo.

When Hou Weidong heard that Li Yongguo passed away, the image of this stubborn old man appeared in his mind: "The retired specialist focused on growing vegetables in the yard. He enjoyed himself and had strict requirements on his children. He never made any demands on the issue of his children."

Li Yongguo's culture is not high. The instinct of a farmer is deeply rooted in his heart. With a high political awareness, "picking chrysanthemums under the east till" was originally an intellectual interest but became his life ideal in his later years.

Following Zhou Changquan downstairs, Hou Weidong's mind immediately started to turn. He called Hong Ang, the Organization Minister of Shazhou Municipal Party Committee, in the car and said, "I heard that Li Yongguo has passed away."

Hong Ang was in the west of the Lingnan area, and he had heard that it was the matter. He said: "Li Yongguo is an old leader of Shazhou City. According to the convention, I have sent the director of the old cadre to handle the funeral."

"Governor Zhou is going to the mourning hall of the old leader Li Yongguo."

“When should I go?”

"I've gotten in the car and I'll accompany you. You'd better go to Yiyang too. Without the city-level leaders present, it seems that you don't pay attention to Li Yongguo's death."

I heard that Zhou Changquan was going. Hong Ang could only put down what he had and said, "I am still in Lingxi, set off immediately to win Yi Yang to meet you."

Although Hong Ang did not say what he did in Lingxi, Hou Weidong also guessed three points and said, "Governor Zhou is here today. You can take the time to talk about your own affairs."

Hong Ang was a little hesitant and said, "It seems inappropriate to talk to Governor Zhou about personal issues at this time."

"Governor Zhou has a lot of things to do. It is rare to have a chance to come to Shazhou. This is a good opportunity. I will try to keep him in Shazhou and have dinner together." Having said this, Hou Weidong said: "Minister Hong, at a critical moment, don't be too gentle, respectful, frugal, and what you should say must be said. If you miss this village and don't have this store, you will have to wait for the next time the city department cadres are adjusted. I called you a few days ago. Governor Zhou feels that you have made slow progress, and he actually appreciates you very much. He is the executive vice governor, and his words are still very useful."

Hong Ang used to be Zhou Changquan's secretary-general, and the two had a good relationship. After Huang Zidi fled, Zhou Changquan was in a low mood for a long time and was constantly reflecting on his own strategies to observe and employ people. During this period, Hong Ang mentioned his own affairs twice, but Zhou Changquan did not have a clear reply.

After a step delay, he fell behind step by step. In the blink of an eye, a few years passed, and Hong Ang was still wandering in the deputy department post.

When Zhou Changquan was appointed as the secretary of the municipal party committee, Hong Ang was the secretary-general of the municipal party committee, Hou Weidong was the deputy director of the committee office. Hong Ang's status was much higher than Hou Weidong. At this time, Hou Weidong had already served as Mayor of Maoyun, and Hong Ang was also the Minister of Organization.

Although Hong Ang had a good relationship with Hou Weidong, Hong Ang was still a little angry when he thought about Hou Weidong's progress. In the past one or two years, intentionally or unintentionally, the number of times he reported to Zhou Changquan's work has gradually decreased. This time, he had been contacting Zhao Dong, deputy director of the General Office of the Provincial Party Committee, but Zhao Dong went on a business trip to Shanghai and Beijing and had never come back. Although he could call, some words and things had to be communicated face to face to face.

Hou Weidong and Zhou Changquan met every day and had a very accurate grasp of Zhou Changquan's mentality.

After he was finalized to the position of Maoyun, Zhou Changquan drank wine once and talked about Hong Ang in a regretful tone. After learning about Zhou Changquan's true attitude, Hou Weidong always wanted to find an opportunity to help Hong Ang. Today, Li Yongguo passed away, and Zhou Changquan wanted to come to Yi Yang to mourn. At this special time, it was a chance.

When Hong Ang heard this, he felt quite excited. He quickly called his driver and rushed towards Shazhou like a flying person. He must arrive at Li Yongguo's mourning hall before Zhou Changquan arrived at Da Yiyang.

The two small cars that Hou Weidong and Zhou Changquan were both Audis, and the speed was very fast. Today, after Hou Weidong got on the car, he told Master Xiao Geng, "We are not in a hurry today. You can push the speed down and don't drive too fast."

Master Xiao Geng's Audi car was leading the way in front. He deliberately kept the speed down and set off at around 10 o'clock in the morning. He only arrived in Yiyang County at twelve o'clock.

At this time, Hong Ang had already arrived at Yi Yang. He went to Li Yong's country and sent a wreath in his personal name. Then he turned the front of the car and came to the intersection of the expressway to welcome Zhou Changquan.

Zhou Changquan kept squinting his eyes in the car. After getting off the expressway, he opened his eyes and saw Hong Ang waiting outside through the car window.

Zhou Changquan lowered the car window, waved to Hong Ang, and said, "Hong Ang, sit next to me."

When Hong Ang knew Zhou Changquan's true attitude, he felt confident. After getting on the bus, he briefly talked about the situation in Li Yong's country.

Zhou Changquan nodded frequently. Before the car arrived at the mourning hall, he did not get off the car immediately and asked, "Hong Ang, this time the city hall has been adjusted, you have been a deputy department for many years and are not old. Do you have any ideas?"

Hong Ang said: "A soldier who doesn't want to be a general is not a good soldier. If I don't want to move on my post, that's a lie."

"You have developed too slowly in recent years, which is not good for your future growth. Are you forty-five or forty-six this year?"

"I'm forty-five this year."

Zhou Changquan patted Hong Ang’s back of his hand and said, “Water flows to the lower part and people walk to the higher part. This is in line with the true nature of the matter. You are now the Minister of Organization. When the next batch of city leaders adjust, I can recommend you. Try to have a good place, not necessarily staying in Shazhou, but other places can do it.”

After Zhou Changquan arrived in the province, Hong Ang was depressed and unsuccessful. At this time, he was moved by Zhou Changquan's words. In fact, the promotion was a matter of the two. On the one hand, someone had to mention it on it, and on the other hand, he had to climb hard. Hong Ang used to complain about Zhou Changquan in his heart. Today, Zhou Changquan's simple words moved him, but also thought about his shortcomings.

When he arrived at Li Yongguo's doorstep, he heard that the Executive Vice Governor Zhou Changquan came in person. The widow of the Li family brought his three sons to the door to greet him. According to Yiyang's custom, filial sons must kneel down. Although the widow of the Li family was weak, he had the simplicity of Li Yongguo. She did not follow the tradition completely, but just brought her three sons to bow to Zhou Changquan and others.

Then, the old lady personally put on the green veil for Zhou Changquan. After putting the green veil for Zhou Changquan, she held Governor Zhou's hand and shed tears. Zhou Changquan held the old lady's hand and said, "Sister-in-law, I feel sorry for you." He said to the sons behind the old lady: "You must take good care of the old man, don't be tired, and pay attention to your health."

According to the tradition of Lingxi, the deceased old man invited Yin-Yang to choose students to perform rituals. During the night, he had to invite a opera troupe to perform before the funeral was held. The old lady was as clumsy as a peasant woman, but at this time she insisted on her opinion and said to Director Lao Tan: "Old Li believed in Marxism and Lenin all his life and was a materialist. Before he went there, he said many times that it would be okay to set up a mourning hall after his death and let a memorial service be held, but he could not invite Yin-Yang, and he would not be buried in the ground. Everything should be simple."

Zhou Changquan and others were placed in front and sat down, and the old lady brought her son to welcome the other people who participated in the mourning.

After hearing Director Lao Gan conveyed the old lady's words, Zhou Changquan couldn't help but sigh: "The noble character of the older generation of revolutionaries is really worth our study."

He said to Hong Ang and Hou Weidong who were following him: "Comrade Li Yongguo and his group of leaders did not have much culture. I remember that Commissioner Li studied in the literacy class in the army. Why can they be supported by the people? With the self-cultivation of the people and strong party spirit. The current leading cadres' culture is much higher than their conditions, but their party spirit is much weaker than their generation. Huang Ziti and Liu Chuandao these people are the difference between Mount Tai and Hongmao compared with Comrade Li Yongguo."

He asked Hong Ang again: "What requests did Yongguo's family make? My idea is that if his family makes any requests, they can satisfy them as much as possible. This may go against Mr. Li's will, but when I was working, I used to contradict him more and let me contradict him again."

Hong Ang came to the Li family early and asked the director of the old cadre. He had a certain understanding of the situation of the Li family and said, "The old lady did not make any requests, but his second son Li Shiqiu wanted to be transferred back from Maodong."

Zhou Changquan asked: "Li Erwa, I knew him very early. I remember that he worked in Maodong. What exactly do he do now?"

Hong Ang said: "Comrade Li Shiqiu is the Party Secretary in Hongling Town, below Maodong City, and is a veteran Party Secretary."

Zhou Changquan thought for a while and said, "Call Comrade Li Shiqiu over, I want to ask him."
Chapter completed!