Zuo Leng rubbed his face impatiently, and when he touched the wound, he grimaced in pain. "I just received a notice from the newspaper that the report may not be published. This is an order from the Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department. These officials in the Xiaguang District Government are not simple."
Fang Zhicheng smiled bitterly and said, "I was not well prepared. I thought I could catch them off guard, but I didn't expect them to be so sensitive and act so quickly."
Zuo Leng glanced at Fang Zhicheng and said in a deep voice, "Are you just giving up like that?"
Fang Zhicheng shook his head and said, "Of course not, but I need your help."
Zuo Leng smirked and said, "Do you know I will help you?"
Fang Zhicheng nodded. "If you were unwilling to help me, you would have handed over all the materials you investigated to them long ago."
Zuo Leng sighed, took the cigarette box from the table, took out a cigarette, took a puff, and said, "That's right, if I had given them the materials earlier, I wouldn't have suffered so much. Those people are really hard to fool. I suspect that the leader is a public security officer who specializes in physical and mental health. His interrogation skills are superb. I almost collapsed. Fortunately, you arranged for someone to find me. The brother who rushed in was really good at fighting five people alone, clean and neat."
Fang Zhicheng smiled bitterly and said, "That's my driver, his name is Guo Jinyuan, he was just transferred from Dongtai."
Zuo Leng showed a look of regret on his face, and said: "The driver's skills are good, but after all, you are alone. After all, they are a group of people. You have read the materials I gave you. If you really investigate it, few of the main cadres in Xiaguang District are clean. Even someone in the Municipal Party Committee will have to take responsibility for this."
Fang Zhicheng tapped his fingers on the table and said, "I have thought it through. Since I am in this position, I must fulfill my responsibilities. Knowing the seriousness of the problem but not bringing it up is not in line with my character."
Zuo Leng said: "Since you are willing to stake your future on this, then I have no choice but to do my part. Tell me, what exactly do you need me to do?"
Fang Zhicheng said in a deep voice: "This news cannot be reported in the province. If you are willing to take the risk, I can help you contact the media outside the province."
Zuo Leng's eyes widened, and he smiled bitterly: "Do you really want to play so big? Have you ever thought about the consequences?"
If the matter spreads outside the province, the severity of the consequences will soar.
Zuo Leng didn't care. He was just a reporter. With his connections and experience in the media, he could still find a job in other provinces. But if Fang Zhicheng made a big fuss about this, the pressure he would face would be unprecedented. Not only would the city punish him, but the province would also not let him do whatever he wanted.
Fang Zhicheng said in a deep voice: "I'm ready."
Zuo Leng stared at Fang Zhicheng and sighed, "I originally thought that I was a lunatic who acted without considering the consequences, but I didn't expect that you are even crazier than me. Never mind, life is all about experience. Going crazy once will make your life worthwhile. I have a few good friends outside the province, and I will send the materials to them tonight. I will also downplay the interview I conducted with you before and try not to mention you. This can be considered a kind of protection for you."
Fang Zhicheng waved his hand and said, "No, you have to highlight my part, because if I stay out of it, the impact of the report will be greatly weakened."
Zuo Leng took a breath and said with a wry smile: "Okay, everything will be as you wish."
The next day, a news article titled "The Tragedy of Urban Village Reconstruction" was published in the Southern Guangdong Province's "Southern Weekly", which caused a national public opinion storm. This was because this report was different from ordinary reports and actually used local officials as the main perspective.
This report not only uses detailed information to record the various damages suffered by the interests of the people during the local urban village reconstruction process, but also interviews the current district mayor Fang Zhicheng.
Fang Zhicheng admitted that this kind of political achievement project that hurts personal interests is wrong. The government overemphasizes political achievement projects and infringes on the interests of the people. This approach needs to be stopped.
After reading the report, Song Wendi immediately called Fang Zhicheng and asked, "Zhicheng, why are you so irrational? As an official, how can you point out so many problems with the local government during an interview?"
Fang Zhicheng had long anticipated that once this report came out, it would inevitably cause a storm. Even his own teacher, Song Wendi, could not understand what Fang Zhicheng had done.
Fang Zhicheng replied very calmly: "Boss, the Xiaguang District Government is in a serious condition that is difficult to cure. Only strong medicine can bring it back to life."
Song Wendi sighed and said, "You are now standing against everyone by doing this. Even if the organization does not hold you accountable for your gaffe, it will be very difficult for you to carry out your work in the future. Hanzhou Municipal Party Committee Secretary Xia Lanshan is an extremely protective and face-conscious leader. You have undoubtedly slapped him in the face now, and he will definitely not support your work in the future."
Fang Zhicheng said in a deep voice: "Boss, as long as we work hard, things will turn around in the future. But if we don't actively solve the problems we are facing now, one day we will become incurable because of our fear of medical treatment."
Song Wendi said helplessly: "You are so reckless sometimes. Why don't you tell me in advance? If you operate carefully, there may be room for maneuver."
Fang Zhicheng said truthfully: "If I tell you, you will definitely stop me."
Song Wendi was silent. Fang Zhicheng's move had indeed broken the officialdom's taboo. How could a government official expose his family's shame in front of the media? Moreover, this matter would inevitably cause a stir across the country, and no one knew how it would develop. It was very likely that the province had abandoned Fang Zhicheng in order to save its own face.
Song Wendi regarded Fang Zhicheng as his disciple. Seeing that his career was about to reach a dead end, he was very anxious. However, Fang Zhicheng did not feel that he had done anything wrong. He still maintained this righteous and heroic look, which really made him feel a little amused.
Song Wendi pondered for a long time before saying, "If you can't control the consequences, you may have to move. I will discuss with Prime Minister Siyuan to see if I can help you find a place in Yanjing to hide temporarily."
Fang Zhicheng was still a little touched. Just like all parents, when a child does something wrong, they may scold him at first, but in the end they will still consider the child and help him deal with subsequent problems.
Fang Zhicheng sniffed and said emotionally: "Boss, thank you. Don't worry, I will take the corresponding responsibilities."
Song Wendi secretly sighed that Fang Zhicheng was still too naive. Even if such news was passed to the central government, which leader would personally handle this matter? They would mostly push the matter to the provincial government. And once it reached the provincial government, it would inevitably become the fuse for the factions to attack each other.
No one expected Fang Zhicheng to make such a shocking move. Of course, it was not just Fang Zhicheng who was anxious and angry. Ma Zhendong finally came out for this matter and personally went to the office of Xia Lanshan, the municipal party secretary.
"Secretary Xia, you must control the development of the situation." Ma Zhendong showed a bitter smile on his face, "Xiaguang District's economy has maintained a stable growth rate for so many years. I'm afraid that he will fail because of this?"
Xia Lanshan lifted his gold-rimmed glasses and said without emotion, "Old Ma, I know you care about Xiaguang District, but that report is an undeniable fact. I have visited relevant provincial departments and can only try my best to reduce its impact."
Ma Zhendong fanned the flames and said, "Secretary Xia, I think Fang Zhicheng is too young and unreliable, and is not suitable for the position of mayor of Xiaguang District. For the future development of Xiaguang District, please consider letting him leave Xiaguang District."
Xia Lanshan looked at Ma Zhendong solemnly and said slowly, "Old Ma, this matter was caused by Fang Zhicheng, but do you also need to reflect on whether you made any mistakes when you were the mayor of Xiaguang District?"
Ma Zhendong smiled bitterly and said, "Secretary Xia, I have been working diligently in Xiaguang District for so many years. I have been promoting the transformation of urban villages very well and have achieved results. As for some of the stories behind it, I admit that some are true, but some are exaggerated. You also know that grassroots work is not easy to do. If you don't use special means, you can't complete some tasks."
Xia Lanshan showed disappointment in his eyes, and he was dissatisfied with Ma Zhendong's explanation. Fang Zhicheng was the one who stirred up the hornet's nest, but Ma Zhendong was also the creator of the hornet's nest.
He knew that Ma Zhendong's purpose in coming today was to ask the municipal party committee to investigate Fang Zhicheng's responsibility for his gaffe, but Xia Lanshan was not confused. Fang Zhicheng just told the truth. Those who told the truth were held accountable, while those who concealed the truth were protected. This was a bit against the principle.
After Ma Zhendong left the office, Xia Lanshan received a call from the provincial governor Bu Yiren. There was another person in Bu Yiren's office, and he was the executive vice governor Zhao Guoyi. Bu Yiren was a little surprised. For the future of a young cadre at the department level, Zhao Guoyi actually took the initiative to ask for help from him for the first time. Naturally, he could not refuse.
Chapter 0475 Game between big guys