In March and April of this year, rainfall in the Yellow Sea, which originally had a maritime climate, was extremely rare. Seeing that an unprecedented spring drought was coming, it was estimated that the affected area of ​​cultivated land would reach nearly one million acres. The Huanghai City Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters launched an emergency

In the drought relief plan, ten large and medium-sized reservoirs including Jiushuishan Reservoir, Zhilin Reservoir and Fupingtan Reservoir have launched unified water resource dispatching to ensure irrigation of residents and farmland in drought-stricken areas through scientific and rational water use.

After listening to the work report of the Flood Control and Disaster Relief Office and issuing a series of instructions, Tang Yi drove to Taizhou City, the worst-hit city, for inspection. He was accompanied by Dong Yuping, Director of the Agricultural Office, Director of the Agricultural Bureau, Liu Wen, Director of the Meteorological Bureau, and Water Conservancy Bureau.

Bureau Chief Chang Bin and other relevant officials.

Taizhou City is a large agricultural city on the Yellow Sea. Its grain, livestock, poultry, and aquatic products have the reputation of "the most powerful province in the country." Its grain output has exceeded one million tons for three consecutive years. It is a microcosm of the land of plenty in Eastern Shandong. However, in the 1990s,

Since then, due to the domestic economic transition and the dual constraints of the purchase and sale system and market factors, grain prices have fluctuated, which directly affects the stability of grain and agricultural income. This has made Taizhou

Cities and counties that cultivate traditional agriculture have fallen into an embarrassing situation. In 2001, Taizhou's grain-growing income dropped by nearly one billion yuan compared with 1995 due to the drop in grain prices. Taizhou, which was experiencing labor pains, was under pressure from the Huanghai Municipal Party Committee and Government.

Under the requirements, the grain-growing area must be continued to be maintained, and a series of changes are being carried out in an attempt to rejuvenate this agricultural county that was famous in eastern Shandong in the 1990s.

Taizhou Municipal Party Committee Secretary Jiang Rijin and Mayor Qin Boren accompanied Tang Yi and his party to Qingyang, Huituo and other towns to understand the disaster situation in the fields. Now is the jointing and heading period of wheat. I saw people busy in the fields under the scorching sun.

The farmers who were watering the fields, Tang Yi sighed softly.

After getting off the car at the intersection of the highway and the dirt road, Tang Yi took the lead and walked onto the loess road. In the wheat fields on both sides of the dirt road were people busy watering the fields. Tang Yi did not disturb them and just walked silently.

Accompanied by twenty or thirty officials, as well as plainclothes police and staff holding umbrellas, the vast procession attracted curious looks from fellow villagers. Even though they were far away, they seemed to be able to feel the solemn pressure.

"Actually, natural disasters are not terrible." Tang Yi suddenly said something out of nowhere.

Walking beside him were Dong Yuping, director of the Agricultural Office, Liang Bin, director of the Water Conservancy Bureau, and the first and second leaders of Taizhou. None of them knew what Tang Yi wanted to say, so no one answered.

The Taizhou TV reporter carrying the camera wiped the sweat from his forehead and asked in a low voice, Deputy Director Li of the Taizhou City Propaganda Department next to him, when he could film. Minister Li was also a little embarrassed. Mayor Tang had already told him not to be on the news.

, but the question is what Secretary Jiang and Mayor Qin think. County officials

It is better to take charge now. If the two land lords in Taizhou feel that this inspection should be publicized and reported. In the end, there is no film editing, then the responsibility is theirs. But if the filming starts and Mayor Tang is angry, he is even more responsible. Minister Li is a little irritated.

He waved his hand to the reporter and said, "Just wait, we'll see."

Tang Yi slowly stopped, waved his hand and said, "I'm back!"

A long convoy of cars was driving fast on the highway. Although the police car at the front did not sound its siren, the public security personnel in the car still reminded the cars in front to give way through the loudspeaker from time to time.

Tang Yi didn't pay attention to these. He didn't care. From his perspective, paying attention to these issues of "official prestige" and "people-friendly" was putting the cart before the horse. What he should consider is benefiting tens of millions of people in the area. Even if he gets involved with fellow villagers in the disaster area,

So what? Officials who have no ability to benefit the people and only have a good reputation are even more incompetent.

Chang Bin, director of the Water Conservancy Bureau, took Tang Yi's car. He was originally the deputy director of the Construction Committee and the director of the demolition office. He was playing games with Tang Yi there when Cui Jingqun was the secretary. He became a victim and was disciplined. But at the beginning of this year, Tang Yi

Yi Yi proposed him as the director of the Water Conservancy Bureau. Chang Bin naturally became a die-hard member of the Tang faction cadres.

Seeing Tang Yi closing his eyes and looking very tired, Chang Bin gently patted Xiao Wu's shoulder in the driver's seat in front. Xiao Wu understood and turned down the volume of the piano music in C.

Tang Yi opened his eyes again. He smiled at Chang Bin and said: "The water conservancy industry is related to the national economy and people's livelihood. You can't ignore it! The 10th Five-Year Plan for the Development of Water Conservancy in the Yellow Sea is good. But there is one thing. It must be implemented.

Do it well. Don't do face-saving projects for the sake of political achievements. I can make it clear in advance that if you don't do this project well, you won't be able to move."

Chang Bin smiled and said yes.

In the afternoon, Tang Yi listened to the report of the Taizhou Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government on the work of drought relief. He also held a symposium with representatives of the Taizhou Municipal People’s Congress to listen to their suggestions for Taizhou’s agricultural development. The word most mentioned by most of the representatives of the National People’s Congress was “transformation”

". Transform Taizhou, a large agricultural city, into a large industrial tourism city. Tang Yi just listened and did not express any opinions.

In the evening, when Taizhou Municipal Party Committee Secretary Jiang Rijin and Mayor Qin Boren entertained Tang Yi and his entourage in the banquet hall of Taizhou Hotel, Qin Boren once again proposed the idea of ​​Taizhou preparing to introduce several heavy industry projects. Tang Yi smiled and said: "A big agricultural city

, it may not be impossible to become a strong agricultural city, the main thing is policy, and it is time for our policy to tilt towards agriculture."

Qin Boren smiled and said yes, but he was obviously a little disappointed.

Jiang Rijin, who was sitting next to Tang Yi, said: "Agriculture is the foundation of Taizhou. The fertile black soil is destined to be the granary of Ludong, Taizhou. The average yield per mu of our similar crops is the highest in the province. If we don't vigorously develop agriculture, it will be a waste."

A waste of resources.”

Qin Boren moved his lips and wanted to speak, but finally held back.

Tang Yi waved his hand and said: "Let's talk about this disaster. Who came up with your multi-dimensional disaster relief measures? Watering an acre is an acre, and protecting a tree is a tree. The slogan is very tragic!"

Unable to tell whether Tang Yi's tone was praise or criticism, Qin Boren said hesitantly: "It is the collective decision of the party committee."

Tang Yi laughed, "That's a good point. We pay attention to the enemy strategically. Fighting disasters is also a war, but don't be too pessimistic. Comrades from the meteorological department mentioned it. There will be rain in the Yellow Sea this week. We can launch rocket launchers in Taizhou.

Artificial rainfall enhancement should be able to alleviate the drought to a great extent." He turned to Liu Wen, director of the Meteorological Bureau: "Liu Gong, am I right?"

Liu Wen smiled and nodded. He came from a technical background and joined the Yellow Sea Meteorological Research Institute as an assistant. He worked his way up step by step. The year before last, he became the director and deputy chief engineer of the Yellow Sea Meteorological Bureau. Everyone is used to calling him Liu.

Jiang Rijin smiled and said: "Then we can rest assured, man can conquer nature. This is the truth!" The night view was gorgeous. Tang Yi stood at the window for a while, then sat at the desk. He looked at the large-character header "Agricultural Reform" written by himself on the manuscript paper.

"Looking", I picked up the pen, but I couldn't write anything. I had thousands of words in my heart, but I didn't know why. It just got stuck.

Tang Yi was a little irritable, so he stood up again and walked around the room. He went back and sat down, picked up the pen, wrote a few lines, and then dropped it.

After sitting blankly for a while, Tang Yi stuffed the manuscript paper into his handbag, picked up the handbag and left the study. In Suite No. 1 of Taizhou Hotel, the thick red carpet made no sound when stepped on, and the furniture and decoration were extremely luxurious.

Tang Yi left the room and knocked on the door next door. After a while, Chang Bin opened the door, and Tang Yi said, "Come with me for a walk."

Chang Bin didn't ask any questions, so he hurriedly put on his coat and followed Tang Yi downstairs. Xiao Wu had already received a call from Tang Yi and was waiting next to the Audi.

"Tang, Mayor Tang." A man ran down the steps of the hotel. He was slightly fat and wearing a black suit. He came to the Audi and said with some fear: "I am Li Weiguo, Security Section of Taizhou Public Security Bureau. Who are you?"

Tang Yi just smiled and waved: "Get in the car." After saying that, he got into the Audi, followed by Chang Bin. Section Chief Li had no choice but to get into the front passenger seat and turned around and said: "Mayor Tang, you

Is this where to go?”

Tang Yi would not make things difficult for him, and said with a smile: "Go out and walk around casually. I feel relieved that you are here."

Section Chief Li breathed a sigh of relief. While the Audi started slowly, he picked up the intercom and said a few words. A black car quickly followed behind.

Section Chief Li turned around carefully and said: "Mayor Tang, according to regulations, I have to report to the leaders of the municipal bureau."

Tang Yi nodded. Section Chief Li picked up his mobile phone again and called Director Wang of the Municipal Bureau. Tang Yi said to Chang Bin beside him: "Hang up the phone to Secretary Jiang and Mayor Qin." Chang Bin understood and took out his phone.

Cell phone dialing.

The Audi quickly drove out of Taizhou city. Section Chief Li wanted to ask Mayor Tang where he was going, but he was afraid that Tang Yi would be impatient if he asked too many questions, so he had to hold back.

Soon there were no street lights on both sides of the road. In the deep night, the village lights in the distance were dotted. Tang Yi looked out the car window, wondering what he was thinking.

At Tang Yi's signal, Audi turned into a dirt road and drove bumpily. On both sides of the dirt road, there were green wheat fields and white greenhouses in twos and threes.

Tang Yi suddenly patted Xiao Wu on the shoulder, and Xiao Wu slowly stopped the car.

In the field well not far away, the water pump made a buzzing sound, and white water spurted out, flowing along the ditch to the field. There were figures in twos and threes shaking with flashlights. They were villagers watering the wheat fields.

Section Chief Li hurriedly introduced: "Mayor Tang, this is watering equipment. In the past, the production team dug underground wells and used water pumps to pump out groundwater to irrigate the fields. Although there has been enough rain in recent years, our Taizhou is relatively shallow and can no longer pump out water.

The wells that produce underground water have been treated with deep wells, that is, the wells are drilled deeper. It seems that they are now in use." Although he didn't understand much, his explanation was simple and clear.

Tang Yi smiled and walked towards the well. Chang Bin said to Chief Li: "Mayor Tang has worked in the town and knows more than us." Chief Li was stunned for a moment. This young mayor,

I heard that he was from the third generation of the Red Army. Did he ever go to the countryside? I thought he came from the capital ministries and drank honey water easily.

"Hey, who are you?" Seeing someone approaching the well, a barefoot and shirtless man walked over. The flashlight shone on the faces of several people. It was very dazzling. Section Chief Li frowned.

say.

Chang Bin smiled and said: "We are technicians from the city's agricultural bureau, and we are here to take a look at the drought relief situation."

The man looked suspiciously at the two cars parked on the dirt road not far away, and said in a loud voice: "What's there to see? Don't move around. Our house finally reaches the pump, don't make trouble!" Then he turned around and shouted: "Xiaohua

, come and watch the water pump, don’t let anyone move it!”

"Hey!" said a long, sweet voice. A small figure ran over, and then the man picked up the spade and walked towards the field.

Running over was a beautiful little girl of about 13 or 14 years old. Her trousers were rolled up high and her feet were covered in mud. She looked at Tang Yi and the others with vigilance, as if they were hostile elements who came to cause destruction.

Chang Bin smiled and asked: "Little sister, can you chat with uncle?"

Xiaohua didn't say anything, so Chang Bin said a few words in Xiaowu's ear. Xiaowu ran back to Audi and took a few cans of drinks from the car. He ran back and handed them to Xiaohua, saying: "Little sister, drink soda."

Xiaohua didn't answer and ran away. She squatted on the ditch next to the water pump and played with water. Chang Bin smiled awkwardly: "Mayor, this little girl is quite interesting."

Tang Yi nodded and said, "Let's go." Just as he turned around, someone called from behind. "Are you a comrade from the Agriculture Bureau?" Tang Yi and others turned around and saw an old man with gray hair walking over, wiping his hands with his vest as they walked.

Sweat on forehead.

Tang Yi greeted him and stretched out his hand. He smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work, old man!" The old man said hurriedly, "It's not hard, it's not hard." He shook Tang Yi's hand and said, "You are the one who worked hard. You have to go to the countryside so late. Listen to us.

My boss said, don’t take what I said to you just now, because it’s a drought and I’m feeling angry inside.”

Tang Yi started chatting with the old man. The old man's name was Shang Qingguo. He once served as secretary of the brigade in the village, and his conversation was decent. Xiao Wu handed the old man and Xiao Hua a drink. The old man hurriedly called his granddaughter to say thank you, and Xiao Hua accepted it.

After chatting with the old man about the drought, Tang Yi nodded when he heard the old man said that the water wells were basically enough now, but every household had to queue up to "fight at night" to water the water.

Chang Bin suddenly interrupted: "This is Yutuo Town, so it shouldn't be far from Yutuo Reservoir, right?"

Tang Yi laughed: "There is also a reservoir here?"

"It's a small village-owned reservoir. I've seen its information." Chang Bin said, and when Tang Yi looked at him with a smile, he knew that his homework was not in vain.

"But the information says that Yutuo should have nearly a thousand acres of paddy fields for planting rice. Why is it gone?" Chang Bin looked at the fields in confusion.

The old man sighed, "That happened a long time ago. Since the reservoir was contracted to raise ducks a few years ago, the paddy fields have become Tianshui fields, let alone rice. Look, it's so dry now that the reservoirs don't even have water supply.

Because they have stopped storing water for a long time!" Then he stared at Chang Bin and said: "You guys should report it to the superiors. If the reservoir is contracted, the village can get several thousand yuan a year, but how much farm work is missed, this account is not so

An algorithm!”

Chang Bin hurriedly held the old man's hand and said, "Don't worry, we will report it to the superior department."
To be continued...