Chapter 1020: Childlike innocence (1)
Just after the literati cadres made it clear, Xu Changqing already understood why the other party hoped that he would not solve the problem on the mountain today, but he had no intention of interrupting. His current identity was not suitable for him to get involved in this matter. The only thing he cared about was who turned his charity village into a ghost domain.
The explanation of the ghost domain to these village cadres just now is actually half true and half false. The acquired ghost domain is real, and human-made is also real. Other contents, such as Xuanyin crypt and Taoshu Town ghosts, are all ghosts, and there is no such thing at all. Although Xu Changqing has not seen the situation on the mountain yet, he can also infer that the reason why it becomes a ghost domain is not only human-made, but also related to the big peach trees that have been transplanted to the capital.
At this time, the village cadres also calmed down their panic. As the village chief, the old farmer spoke first and asked the literati cadre: "Comrade Xiao Qian, what should you do according to your wishes?"
Seeing that everyone had understood what they meant, the literati and cadre breathed a sigh of relief and said in a deep voice: "As the saying goes, seeing is true, hearing is false. No matter how much we explain the matter, no one will believe it. It is better to keep the ghost realm first, report it to the upper level, and let people send people to check it. When they see this ghost realm with their own eyes, our responsibility will be much lighter, and we may not even have any responsibility. At that time, we will ask Mr. Xu to solve this matter, so there will be no trouble in the future."
Although the main motivation of the literati cadres is for himself and to avoid taking responsibility for Director Xue's accidental death, his considerations are also beneficial to all the village cadres present. Although the old farmer is worried that the matter on the mountain will spread to the village, he hopes that the sooner the better the village cadres will be resolved, and put the responsibility second, the majority of the village cadres have been persuaded by the literati cadres.
"Everyone, it is up to you to decide when the matter on the mountain will be resolved. I don't have the qualifications to speak, but I have one thing I want to tell you," Xu Changqing suddenly spoke and inserted everyone's discussion. He said: "That means I will leave here tomorrow, which means that if you don't want me to solve this problem today, then you can only ask for another clever one in the future."
"What? How can you do this?" Everyone was stunned when they heard Xu Changqing's words. Then they quickly understood the meaning of the other party's words and shouted, completely forgetting Xu Changqing's way of imprisoning them just now. They were all loudly scolding Xu Changqing's decision, as if he was an unforgivable person. Only the few old men born and raised in the Chen family did not speak out. They just looked.
Xu Changqing, who was criticized, did not speak out and talked to the people around him. He raised his hand and made a downward gesture. The village cadres who rebuked Xu Changqing immediately became speechless, and their throats could only make a rattle sound, as if they were blocked, and they could not say a word. At the same time, they all felt that their bodies became extremely heavy, as if they were pressed by a mountain, and they couldn't help but lie on the ground, unable to move. It was not until this time that they realized that the person in front of them was not their subordinate, but a king of hell who could control them at any time. His face also became pale due to the changes in his mood. Only a few people with firm will could barely remain calm.
Xu Changqing looked at the village cadres who were quite calm with a deep impression and said, "When will it be your decision to solve the problem in the mountains?"
The village cadres who were not imprisoned looked at each other. In the end, the eyes fell on the village elders and farmers, as if they were handing over the matter to him.
The old farmer didn't think much, so he made a decision and said, "Sir, please help the village solve this hidden danger tonight!"
Hearing the old farmer's decision, the imprisoned village cadres couldn't help but look anxious on their faces.
Then, the old farmer said: "Director Xue and the village chief, I, have an unshirkable responsibility for the death of the militia in the village. If the superiors pursue it, I will take it all my strength."
"It is not appropriate to let you bear it alone." Another old cadre standing next to the old farmer also stood up and said, "I am the security director of the village, and I have a responsibility."
"And I..."
“So I…”
Following the other cadres, they did not remain silent and made statements. They made this statement not only for the old peasants, but also to show the unity of the same village people to others. Because in recent years, after the Revolutionary Committee replaced the functions of the village government, the local village government people became much weaker. Moreover, most of the people in the Revolutionary Committee were transferred from outside, and few people were promoted from the local people. Over time, the leadership of Taohua Township faintly formed two factions: local and foreign factions.
Although both parties will put the overall situation first in the big and small things in the village and will not stumbling or hinder each other, some quarrels are still indispensable. Now that they have the opportunity to show their own unity and fearlessness, and to mock the other party for their timidity and fear, they will naturally not let it go.
As for the above punishment, local veteran cadres don’t care much about this. Although things like accountability are indispensable, the crimes that fall on them in the end should not be very serious. In addition, external factors such as law and not responsibilities, they may only receive punishments such as demerits and criticisms, which should not be as dangerous as literati cadres and others think.
"Since you have decided, I will help you solve this matter tonight!" Xu Changqing let go of the confinement of the village cadres, gave them time to get up from the ground, tidied up their clothes a little, and waited for a while. Seeing that they did not object anymore, and seemed to have agreed with the old farmer's decision, he said: "I can't solve this matter alone, and I still need a few helpers, but these helpers may be in danger of their lives. You decide who will follow me up the mountain."
"Old woman, I'll definitely count it." The ninth aunt said without thinking too much: "Anyway, I can't live for many years. Being able to see the true Xuanmen Taoism and do some good deeds for the villagers before death can be considered a death to the point."
Although the Ninth Aunt said very calmly and calmly, it made them feel inexplicable respect when it came to the ears of everyone around them. But then, their faces soon showed embarrassment and shame, because they found that in the face of this life-and-death choice, a feudal witch who was regarded as a transformation, did not hesitate to die for the villagers who had insulted her, while those public servants who claimed to serve the people were hesitant and difficult to make a decision. In contrast, the superiority and inferiority were immediately seen.
"I'm the one!"
"And me!"
"I'm the village chief, I'll go."
At this moment, three people immediately stood up almost at the same time and said that in addition to the village chief Chen Guixin, there were the middle-aged cadre who had a military temperament before and the young cadre who initially questioned Xu Changqing.
After the three of them stood up, although several more people were about to stand up and express their willingness to follow Xu Changqing up the mountain, Xu Changqing raised his hand to stop him. He said, "The number of people is enough."
Hearing this, no matter who was standing still and who was about to stand up, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. However, the embarrassment on his face did not fade, but it became even stronger.
The expressions of these people were naturally seen by Xu Changqing. Although he was a little dissatisfied with the thoughts and behaviors of these people, he had to praise these people for finally knowing shame. It was much better than the officials who had spoken before, who had no shame in their hearts.
"Since you have decided, then prepare it! Ask everything you want to explain, so as not to leave nothing behind when something happens." Xu Changqing always looked mysterious and plain, saying to the old farmer and the other three, then walked out with the ninth aunt, and said: "After the explanation, go to the pavilion in front of the mountain to meet, and the others should also prepare. If it is not successful, it is best to evacuate the villagers first, after all, life is a matter of life."
As Xu Changqing finished speaking, the atmosphere in the lobby immediately became extremely heavy. Until Xu Changqing and Aunt Jiu walked out of the lobby, no one spoke.
Xu Changqing had no intention of knowing what the village cadres would react after he left. In fact, as he said, there was nothing worthy of his nostalgia here. When tomorrow, he would leave and go to the Qianlong Cave where his mother and the idlers of all generations to bury him, and make some protection arrangements so that people would not be flattened like this Peach Blossom Mountain. After that, he would go north to Beijing to see if he could find the big peach tree, and then meet Chen Yuanshan, and find out what happened to him. When these things are finished, he would leave China and go to the West. All things here would not be involved with him.
On the road, the ninth aunt who had been lowering her head suddenly asked, "Mr. Xu is Mr. Xu, right?"
This question that felt a bit confusing, others might feel confused and confused when they heard it, but Xu Changqing understood what she meant and did not answer, just nodded slightly.
Although she had an answer in her heart, when she saw Xu Changqing clearly admit her identity, the ninth aunt couldn't help but feel surprised. She was silent for a long time before she gradually recovered. She had countless questions in her heart to ask Xu Changqing, because she knew very well that it was a good opportunity for a long time. If you miss it, you wouldn't have another chance. But in the end, after thinking for a long time, the two of them almost walked to the pavilion in front of the mountain at the foot of the mountain and asked: "Mr. Xu, are you all the things you said just now?"
Chapter completed!