Chapter 47 Visit

After Li Mingzhe's secretary's report, Gao Zhan stood at the door and took two deep breaths before knocking on the door.

"Please come in!" Li Mingzhe's low voice came from inside.

Gao Zhan pushed the door open and entered, "Hello... County Magistrate Li!"

Li Mingzhe was not the only one in the office, there was also a middle-aged man in his forties. Judging from his demeanor, he thought he was also an official. Seeing that someone was outside, Gao Zhan quickly changed his words and did not call him elder brother, but changed his position to Li Mingzhe.

Li Mingzhe nodded to Gao Zhan and signaled Gao Zhan to sit on the sofa next to him for a while.

Five minutes later, the middle-aged official stood up and said goodbye. When he passed by Gao Zhan, he gave Gao Zhan a friendly smile.

After the middle-aged official left and closed the door again, Li Mingzhe took the unopened Zhonghua from the drawer and threw it to Gao Zhan, and said with a smile: "Smoke a cigarette first, I will finish reading the document in my hand first."

"Brother, if you are busy in advance, don't worry about me." Gao Zhan said with a smile while litting a cigarette.

When a cigarette was nearly two-thirds, Li Mingzhe had finished reading the documents in his hand and stuffed them into the briefcase placed on the sideboard.

"Do you know what it is for me to come to you?" Li Mingzhe waved to Gao Zhan to sit down on the chair in front of his desk.

"It should be related to the village chief of Baijia Village!" Gao Zhan finally took a sip of the cigarette that was almost finished in his hand, and then extinguished it in the crystal ashtray on the desk.

"Yes!" Li Mingzhe nodded and said, "If you are in your position, you have to do your own thing. I will get you a sum of poverty alleviation funds. You can go to the Finance Bureau to get the money out, and then go back to the village and go door to door to get all the money."

"Poverty Alleviation Fund?" Gao Zhan asked a little surprised: "Brother, does this comply with the relevant policies? We can't lose the big picture because of small!"

Li Mingzhe looked at Gao Zhan with great relief and nodded, and said with a smile: "I am very happy that you can ask this. In fact, the country has a special poverty alleviation fund every year to help the people in poor mountainous areas get rid of poverty. It is just because of various reasons that this money has been used by some officials of local governments for other purposes, and even swallowed up by greed."

Based on the actual situation of Baijia Village, it has long been the object of poverty alleviation. However, the geographical location of Baijia Village is too special. If the villagers do not move out of the mountains, it is more difficult to get rid of poverty and become rich than to reach the sky. The national poverty alleviation policy is based on the principle that it is better to teach people how to fish than to teach mermaids. In other words, the government cannot withdraw money from those poverty alleviation targets year after year.

Since no one in the village is willing to leave, over time, the poverty alleviation funds that should have been withdrawn to Baijia Village have been spent little by little by little by previous governments. It is beyond my expectation that you were selected as the village chief by the villager this time. Since your appointment has been completed, the organizational procedures you should follow, then what you need to do next is to prevent problems from happening. To put it bluntly, this money is used to win people's hearts!

Gao Zhan thoughtfully digested what Li Mingzhe had just said, looked at Li Mingzhe with some clarity and said, "Brother, I understand your intention."

"You haven't fully understood it yet!" Li Mingzhe said seriously: "You bring this money back to the village without saying anything nice to the township and county. All you have to do is tell everyone in the village that since they choose you Gao Zhan as the village chief, you have the responsibility and obligation to help the village fight for certain benefits. You must let everyone in the village know that this money was obtained by your new village chief, who will try your best to do everything possible and go through a lot of hardships to ask grandpa and grandma to sue."

"Yes!" Gao Zhan nodded vigorously. He was truly impressed by Li Mingzhe's foresight.

The reason why Li Mingzhe told Gao Zhan this was to confirm the verbal talks among the villagers, make everyone in the village grateful to Gao Zhan, and let them understand that choosing Gao Zhan as the village chief is the most correct decision they made. Taking this step well, even if someone wants to use Gao Zhan’s age and relationship with Li Mingzhe in the future, as long as someone sends people to the village to investigate, these rumors will be self-defeating.

For the villagers, this is definitely a huge benefit. For Gao Zhan, it is political achievements, but... for Li Mingzhe's current identity and status, such political achievements have no effect.

After Li Mingzhe learned that Gao Zhan was unexpectedly elected as the village chief of Baijia Village, he called Li Guodong specifically for this matter and told his father about the situation. He repeatedly emphasized that Gao Zhan had no relationship with him as the village chief, and planned to listen to his father's thoughts.

Li Guodong's reply was very interesting. His original words were: "The villagers' committee is an autonomous organization of villagers. As long as it complies with the principle of open notarization of democratic elections."

With his father's acquiescence, Li Mingzhe began to use the power in his hands and exerted a little influence in the process of organizing the organization, which made Gao Zhan, the smallest cadre in the country, freshly released.

When living in the officialdom, the most important thing is to do nothing. In terms of political awareness, Li Mingzhe's family background experience is naturally not something Gao Zhan compares. Li Mingzhe has considered what Gao Zhan can think of, and Li Mingzhe has also thought about it. After thinking about it, Li Mingzhe wrote some articles on poverty alleviation funds under the premise that the policy allows, reasonable and legal.

Li Mingzhe, who had been in Baijia Village for three years, is of course aware of the environment and reality of the village. Therefore, he also hopes that Gao Zhan can do some political achievements in the village after becoming the village chief, establish the cadre establishment and make up for his qualifications. This is Li Mingzhe's purpose.

Li Mingzhe smiled relaxed on his face at this time and said to Gao Zhan: "You don't need to have any psychological pressure now. After doing this, you should do whatever you should do. As for the situation in the village, you can't make any noise. I think the villagers will not ask whether you can stay in the village for a long time. Of course, it is necessary to take time to go back to the village every year during your college years."

"Brother, don't worry, I know what to do." Gao Zhan said solemnly.

"The poverty alleviation funds are not much. According to the standard of 1,000 yuan per household, there are now 187 households and 469 people in the village, which is only 187,000 yuan in total. You will go to the Finance Bureau to complete the procedures yourself. Director Tang of the Finance Bureau, you should know it, right?"

"It seems to be Sun Yi's fucking!" Gao Zhan thought for a while and replied, "Brother, are there only 187 households in the village? I thought there were three or four hundred households!"

"That's because there are too many houses in the village, so you have this illusion." Li Mingzhe smiled and said, "I've been in the village for three years. If I don't even understand these most basic situations, wouldn't it be too dereliction of duty!"

"Hehe, brother, it seems that I have to look at the details of the village this time when I go back to the village."

"Well, there is indeed this necessary. After all, you are also in charge of the village chief. If the organization conducts an investigation on you in the future, you will make a fool of yourself when you ask questions and don't know anything." Li Mingzhe nodded and smiled.

Next, Gao Zhan talked to Li Mingzhe about some trivial matters after returning home this time. Li Mingzhe's secretary came in and notified Li Mingzhe that there were still five minutes left in the morning's Standing Committee.

Gao Zhan quickly stood up and said goodbye to Li Mingzhe. When he left the government compound, he asked the security guard about the location of the Finance Bureau, and drove all the way left and right to look for it.

Since Li Mingzhe had greeted the Finance Bureau before, and the current director is Sun Yi's mother, she was able to become the leader of the first place and inherit Gao Zhan's affection. When Gao Zhan walked into Director Tang's office, the 187,000 cash check had been opened and placed in Director Tang's drawer.

This was the second time Gao Zhan met Sun Yi's mother. The first time was when Sun Yi took his mother to the hospital to visit Gao Zhan. Everyone chatted for more than half an hour, so they had a deep impression of each other.

"Hello, Aunt Tang, I'm here to not bother you now, right?" Gao Zhan greeted the female director who was handsome and charming and elegant in the middle of the desk without any hesitation.

"No, Auntie has been waiting for you here!" Director Tang stood up enthusiastically to greet him and personally made a cup of hot tea for Gao Zhan. "Captain Xiao Gao, you are the youngest grassroots cadre in our country! You will definitely have a bright future in your career in the future. Our Sun Yi will have to ask you to take care of you in the future!"

Gao Zhan looked a little embarrassed and touched his bald head and smiled: "Aunt Tang, I didn't expect that the villagers would choose me to be the village chief. To be honest, I really have no idea at all. If I really want to take care of you, I have to ask Aunt Tang to take care of you."

Director Tang took out the check from the drawer and attached a form, "Captain Xiao Gao, you can take the money away by signing here."

Gao Zhan carefully looked at the bill of collection. After confirming that it was correct, he took the signature pen handed to him by Director Tang and signed his name on the bill of collection.

As a child of 1990, Gao Zhan was often suppressed by his parents when he was a child. In his parents' hearts, his children were not overwhelmed. Therefore, Gao Zhan has been practicing hard pen calligraphy since the fifth grade of elementary school, even when he was an otaku, he never missed it.

"Tsk tsk! Village Chief Xiao Gao, your writing is so beautiful, it's like a silver hook!" Director Tang praised as Gao Zhan's signature on the receipt.

"Haha, Aunt Tang, you are laughing at me. You are a busy person, so I won't disturb you much." Gao Zhan folded the cash check and put it in his wallet, and said goodbye to Director Tang with a smile.

"Becoming the village chief, you are a busy person. Xiao Gao Village Chief, always come to our house to sit when you have time." Director Tang stood up and sent Gao Zhan to the door.

"Okay, Aunt Tang, I will definitely visit you."

Seeing that Director Tang had been sending this young man outside the Finance Bureau building, many staff members in the bureau were very surprised and secretly guessed what the young man was.

Leaving from the Finance Bureau, Gao Zhan did not go directly to the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China to withdraw the funds, but returned to Fengqi Community.

When he went home, he told Lu Ying and Bai Lu about the poverty alleviation funds, which made Lu Ying and Bai Lu very excited. He even claimed that his husband had really done something great for the villagers in the village. He also said that he would go back to the village with him.

Considering that it is almost noon now, if you leave after lunch and go back to the village, it is likely that you will not be able to get to the village after dark. It is a bit unsafe to walk in the dark, and Bai Lu and Lu Ying follow him, so Gao Zhan decided to withdraw money from the bank tomorrow morning before leaving.

If you want to go back to the village, Bai Lu and Lu Ying naturally have to buy some gifts to bring them back. In the afternoon, the three of them went to the supermarket together and bought a large bag of food and food for them.

The next day, Gao Zhan prepared a travel bag, took out all 187,000 yuan from the bank, and took Bai Lu and Lu Ying to the Banshan Pavilion of Tianxing Mountain.

At around 4 pm, the three of them rushed to the village.

Gao Zhan immediately went to the village committee to find the branch secretary Li Zhenshan, and communicated with Li Zhenshan about the poverty alleviation funds.

Looking at the thick pile of hundred-dollar bills on the table, Li Zhenshan was so excited that tears came out, "Xiao Gao, Village Chief Gao, you have done a great thing for the village! Although I also know that the country has this policy, it is very difficult to get the money back to the village. I know very well. Village Chief Gao, I didn't say that choosing you to be the village chief is the most fortunate thing for me, Li Zhenshan, in my life!"

"Uncle Branch Secretary, this is what I should do." Gao Zhan earnestly followed Li Mingzhe's explanation to him and counted all the credit on himself. Similar credits were useless for Li Mingzhe. "Since the village chose me to be the village chief, I have to find ways to do something practical for the villagers in the village!"

"Well, with this money, every family in the village has been having a better time this year. I believe that the villagers in the village will definitely feel that I will tell everyone this good news." Li Zhenshan said and walked outside.

"Uncle Branch Secretary, I think this is what I think." Gao Zhan quickly called Li Zhenshan and said seriously: "You can use the village radio to tell the villagers about this matter later, and ask the villagers to wait at home. Let us go door to door and deliver the money to them."

"Okay, okay! Village Chief Gao, you are still considerate." Li Zhenshan nodded repeatedly and said.

When the village had not ringed for a long time, the rusty loudspeaker heard from the rusty loudspeaker in the county government to apply for a relief payment from the village, and each household was 1,000 yuan, the entire Baijia Village suddenly became excited.

Especially when I heard that Gao Zhan, the new village chief, would personally bring the money, visit door to door, and deliver the money to everyone one by one, I cheered and lit firecrackers at the door of his small shop.

I don’t know who took the lead in shouting the slogan “Long Live the Village Chief Gao”. For a moment, the cheers from the village resounded throughout the village, lingering in the mountains for a long time.

Don’t underestimate this. Generally speaking, when you receive money, it’s a loud trumpet. Everyone has to go to the village branch to line up to get money. The village chief is arrogant. Now... I personally send it to you from house to house, which really fits that word - the public servant of the people!

Gao Zhan asked Li Zhenshan to create a roster, and asked Hu Zizhuo to take care of him, carry his money bag, and walk from the first family at the entrance of the village, and deliver the money to the villagers from door to door.

Seeing the poor and poor situation of the villagers, even though they were prepared, they still felt very uncomfortable. Gao Zhan did not take a quick look and deal with business. Every time he went to a family, he had to carefully observe and ask about the situation of each family, holding a notebook in his hand. Although it might not be possible, Gao Zhan still sincerely asked everyone about their difficulties and hoped that the village chief could do something for the village.

The villagers in the village also welcomed Gao Zhan’s arrival with their most solemn courtesy. Especially at the homes of several elders in the village, Gao Zhan even tasted several good teas of different flavors.

Afterwards, Li Zhenshan introduced that these types of tea were prepared by secret recipes handed down by ancestors from the big families in these five villages. It is a "new daughter-in-law tea" specially prepared for the family to marry their daughters.

Tea leaves are collected from wild tea trees native to the mountains and are secretly prepared through different recipes. They are not only refreshing and delicious, but also have the health function of nourishing yin and moistening the lungs.

Gao Zhan remembers that this kind of tea seems to be matched by Grandma White, but including the ones with Grandma White, the taste and taste of the six types of teas are different.

As a new resident of Baijia Village, the owner of Jiangshan Beauty is naturally considered a share. However, Gao Zhan did not ask for this thousand yuan. He divided the money he had given to him into two parts and sent it to the two most difficult families in the village, one of which was the Tiezhu family. As for Grandma Bai's portion, he handed it to Grandma Bai directly.

This move naturally received praise from the villagers in the village.

You should know that Baijia Village has not received relief funds from the government for many years. This thousand yuan may not be a big deal for urban residents, but for Baijia Village villagers whose per capita annual income is less than 800 yuan, this is enough for each household to spend for a year.

All the villagers in Baijia Village now regard Gao Zhan, the village chief, as the most trusted and caring person. Men, women, young and old still talk about the good things about Gao Zhan afterwards. This is not just because of this thousand yuan. If... this thousand yuan is to win people's hearts, then before that, Gao Zhan built a basketball court, built a table tennis room, and a library for the children in the village. What was that?

The people in the mountain village are simple, but it does not mean that they are stupid. There is a saying that no matter what, once they live for a hundred years, they will almost become eloquent. This is true. Gao Zhan’s actions may have deceived young people, but if you expect him to deceive so many elders in the village, it is simply nonsense. People can see you at a glance!

They are also from big cities, why can Gao Zhan eat in Baijia Village, and why can’t Li Mingzhe? To put it bluntly, the reason lies in his heart.

As a former otaku, Gao Zhan was humble in his heart, kind-hearted, sunny, optimistic and cheerful, and longed for everyone to accept and recognize, enjoy helping others without asking for rewards. This is the characteristic of the mountain village people. Everyone quickly regarded him as his own person and as a member of the village.

After all, Li Mingzhe came from a big family. He was very arrogant and even arrogant at heart, especially those who were sent here, and he was in a bad mood. He subconsciously disagrees with these poor people, and felt that they were just rustic buns and country bumpkins. Just imagine... When all this is seen through, who will still pay attention to him and contact him?

Originally, Gao Zhan's action was false and he did not compete for anything, but... Seeing the situation at the villagers' home, his concerns were real, and his mood to do something for them was also real. If you want to be the village chief, you really can't be real anymore. Therefore, the kind of compassion from the heart made everyone regard him as the most caring person, just like your own children.
Chapter completed!