The Thirty-Ninth Chapter: Swarming Forth

  Tang Guoqiang reported the situation to Municipal Party Secretary Lin, and then instructed Secretary Hu to immediately call the County Party Committee Propaganda Department and the Mashan Township Party Committee, asking their principals to go to the hospital on standby. Then, he personally called Vice County Mayor Ma, asking him to rush to the hospital and meet with him.

  Deputy County Governor Ma Tiancheng, Propaganda Department Head Wu Xiaoping and Mashixiang Township Party Secretary Qin Daming heard the county party secretary's summons and rushed to the county hospital without stopping. Before they had a chance to exchange pleasantries, two ambulances arrived at the emergency building with sirens blaring.

  The car door opened, and the medical staff pushed the four people on the stretcher onto the cart. Tang Guoqiang hurriedly stepped forward, looking at Ye Zhenran who was covered in blood, and asked: "Xiao Ye, can you hold on?"

  Ye Ziran's face was pale and he was weak all over, but he forced a smile to comfort Secretary Tang: "Secretary Tang, I'm fine. Please ask Zhu the painter for the details, he witnessed the whole thing. Also, please have the doctor treat Director Zhang and Liu Bing first, their injuries are severe."

  Tang Guoqiang hastily said: "Alright, don't worry, once we get to the hospital everything will be fine, we'll do our best."

  Ma Tiancheng, Wu Xiaoping and Qin Daming all rushed over without prior arrangement, asking in unison: "Director Ye, what's going on? Is your body okay?" They hadn't yet grasped the truth of the situation, but looking at the four blood-covered people bound with ropes on the stretcher, they were all stunned and their faces turned serious.

  Tang Guoqiang waved his hand and said, "Don't affect the rescue, let's talk about it later." After saying a sentence, he called Yang, the director of the Central Hospital, and instructed: "Director Yang, mobilize the hospital's best doctors to form a treatment team, do their best to rescue, and ensure the safety of the four comrades. If you need support from the county party committee, just speak up."

  Director Yang rushed to the scene and was deeply shocked by the tragic scene left after the fight. He had great admiration for Ye Zhenran's actions in his heart, and he quickly made a solemn statement: "Please rest assured, Secretary Tang, the hospital has established an emergency rescue team, we will do our best to treat them."

  Tang Guoqiang nodded and said: "You go, report immediately if there's any situation."

  Director Yang hastily agreed and walked in.

  Tang Guoqiang turned his face, looking at Ma Tiancheng, Wu Xiaoping, Qin Daming and Zhang Sanqiang, the director of the county party committee office who had just rushed to the scene, with a puzzled expression on their faces. He said: "This afternoon, Vice Township Head Ye Ziran led Captain Zhang of the Mashih Township Police Station and Policeman Liu, as well as a villager, shot dead the notorious 'Two Li' brothers in the home of Zhu Hua in Jiangjin Village, Mashih Township. They are our heroes in Changja."

  As soon as these words came out, they shocked everyone.

  Ma Tiancheng asked again: "Secretary Tang, are you sure it's 'Two Lis'?"

  Tang Guoqiang nodded calmly and said, "Director Shang has verified it, there's no mistake." He paused for a moment, then turned to Qin Daming and said, "Secretary Qin, please arrange for someone to pick up the family members of the four comrades and bring them to the hospital. Tell them that the rescue efforts are timely and they should be at ease."

  Qin Daming hastily replied with an "oh".

  Tang Guoqiang said to Zhang Sanqiang: "Director Zhang, you arrange for two vehicles to be sent to Mashixiang, they don't have enough vehicles."

  Zhang San didn't say much and hurriedly went to make a phone call.

  Tang Guoqiang arranged the family affairs and turned to Wu Xiaoping, saying: "Director Wu, the Propaganda Department is urgently mobilizing, we must grasp the first-hand situation. The national news media will gather here immediately, the municipal party committee leaders and news interview teams are already on their way to Changsha, while you do a good job in reception work, also cooperate with the news media's interview work, this is a great opportunity to promote socialist positive energy and highlight the spirit of Changsha."

  Wu Xiaoping has been doing propaganda work for many years and deeply understands the truth. This is not only an opportunity for Chang Jia to appear on the national stage, but also an opportunity for her as the head of the Propaganda Department to achieve results. She busily assured Tang Guoqiang: "The Propaganda Department will resolutely implement the county committee's instructions, fully grasp the spirit of the county committee, and do a good job."

  Wu Xiaoping had realized after the last Standing Committee meeting that Secretary Tang's position in Changja was as stable as Mount Tai, and for her, it was time to change her allegiance. This sudden event could showcase her ability and attitude in front of Secretary Tang. So, when she made a "guarantee", her wording was different from before. She would "resolutely implement the county committee's instructions, fully understand the county committee's spirit". After all, Tang Guoqiang represented the county committee.

  Tang Guoqiang smiled slightly after hearing her promise. Obviously, Wu Xiaoping was a "person who knows the times", and with his capacity, he would not hold grudges about past events. Moreover, being the Minister of Publicity was also an important position, which could be used by him, so he naturally welcomed it.

  Tang Guoqiang slightly relaxed and said to Ma Tiancheng: "County Magistrate Ma, Secretary Gu of the Municipal Party Committee has brought a large group of reporters here. Let's wait for Secretary Gu at the hospital."

  Ma Tiancheng smiled and said: "I'll listen to Secretary Tang."

  At this time, Secretary Hu walked over and reported to Secretary Tang: "Secretary Tang, the hospital has finished blood tests for the four of them and is preparing to give them a blood transfusion. Director Yang said that the four people's vital signs are stable and their condition is currently good."

  "Does it require manual operation?"

  "Secretary Hu replied: 'Ye Chang's left arm needs a small operation, there is a bullet inside that needs to be removed.' Seeing Secretary Tang and County Magistrate Ma standing outside the emergency room, Secretary Hu said again: 'Secretary Tang, you and County Magistrate Ma go rest in Director Yang's office. If there are any developments, report back immediately, and it will also be convenient for phone contact.'"

  Tang Guoqiang and Ma Tiancheng had been sitting in Dean Yang's office for less than five minutes when Secretary Hu came up to report: "Secretary Tang, the secretary of Municipal Party Committee Secretary Lin has called to ask about the situation. Please call back."

  When Tang Guoqiang finally got through to the municipal party committee secretary's office on the phone, the secretary transferred the call to Secretary Lin.

  "Is Comrade Tang all right? How is the injured comrade now?" Secretary Lin asked.

  "Director Lin, all the injured are being treated in the emergency room of the county hospital and have received blood transfusions. According to the hospital's preliminary examination, the four people are currently stable and not in danger of losing their lives."

  "Alright, you must try your best to treat these comrades. Is there anything that needs support from the municipal party committee?" Secretary Lin asked again.

  The leader's inquiry was mostly a polite phrase, showing concern only, and as a subordinate, one couldn't make any real requests. But now the situation is completely different, Tang Guoqiang's heart is filled with gratitude. If he refused the leader's kindness at this time, he wouldn't be a qualified leader. He hastily said: "Thank you, Secretary Lin, for your concern. It would be best if we could have several good doctors from the city to come and support us."

  "I'm pleased to say that I will arrange for it immediately. Also, I'd like to inform you of something: Vice Secretary Gu Songlin of the Municipal Party Committee has already led a large group of journalists to Changja County, and you must ensure that Secretary Gu is informed of the situation firsthand. Tomorrow, the provincial party committee leaders and public security department leaders will come down, and I will accompany them to Changja. You must do a good job of receiving the provincial party committee leaders and prepare the report content." After a pause, the warm voice of Secretary Lin came through the phone again: "The fact that the party members and cadres in Changja can stand up to strong enemies at critical moments and achieve meritorious deeds shows that the Changja County Party Committee has earnestly implemented the Jia'nan Municipal Party Committee's policies on building grassroots party organizations and has made outstanding achievements in building a team of cadres, which is worthy of praise."

  Tang Guoqiang said with a strong and confident tone: "Changja's achievements are all made under the correct leadership of the municipal party committee, resolutely implementing the spirit of the municipal party committee's 'Opinions on Strengthening the Construction of Party's Grassroots Organizations', and achieved through continuous learning. The Changja County Party Committee should summarize it well. Please rest assured, Secretary Lin, I will immediately convene a standing committee meeting to unify thoughts and arrange the reception tasks."

  Lin Secretary unconsciously added a few points to Tang Guoqiang in his heart and nodded: "Not bad, not bad, Secretary Tang still has the ability, then it's settled."

  After the phone call, Tang Guoqiang looked at his watch and said to Ma Tiancheng: "Mayor Ma, Secretary Gu is already on his way and will arrive in about an hour. Just now, Secretary Lin of the Municipal Party Committee instructed us that tomorrow he will accompany the provincial party committee leaders and the provincial public security department leaders to come to Changja. We need to hold a standing committee meeting immediately to report on the situation, unify our thinking, and arrange for tomorrow's reception work. But time is tight now, so let's just borrow the hospital conference room."

  Ma Tiancheng nodded in agreement: "Good, this arrangement is proper."

  Tang Guoqiang hastily instructed Secretary Hu and Zhang Sanqiang to notify the Standing Committee members at home, requiring them to rush to the hospital conference room for an emergency meeting.

  At this time, the main leaders of the county had already roughly understood from different channels what happened in the afternoon and were rushing to the hospital.

  County Public Security Bureau Director Shang Zhiyuan commanded the scene to collect evidence, take photos after finishing, and then asked Zhu Huajia in detail about the situation. Then, left a few police officers to protect the scene, accompanied Zhu Huajia to the hospital for a physical examination.

  When all the standing committee members arrived, County Party Secretary Tang Guoqiang convened an emergency meeting of the Standing Committee in the hospital conference room.

  "Comrades, the notification to hold an emergency Standing Committee meeting is because a major incident has suddenly occurred in Changja County. The temporary meeting will revolve around this matter and includes three items: Firstly, a report on the circumstances of the shooting of the 'Two Lis' brothers by Vice Township Head Ye Zhenran and his team from the police station this afternoon; Secondly, to unify our thinking and do well in the subsequent propaganda work; Thirdly, to discuss the reception work that has been brought about. First, please ask Comrade Shang Zhongyuan to report on the situation."

  Shang Zhiyuan reported to the Standing Committee on what he had initially learned. When everyone heard that Ye Zhiran and four others faced two well-trained, extremely ruthless opponents with bare hands, experiencing a thrilling process of life and death in the midst of flying bullets, all members of the Standing Committee changed their expressions.

  Can't see it, this Ye Zhenran actually has such guts and skills.

  Tang Guoqiang glanced at the crowd and said after Shang Zhiyuan's report: "Currently, the four comrades' injuries are relatively stable. Ye Zhenran was shot in the left chest, the bullet passed through the chest muscle and into the left arm, requiring surgery to remove the bullet; Pai Chusuo Zhang Suolong was stabbed in the right chest, the wound is extremely deep, but there is no life danger; Liu Police was shot in the right chest, the bullet penetrated the chest, but did not hurt the heart and lungs. These two comrades are very weak due to excessive blood loss and are in a semi-comatose state. There is also a villager from Mashixiang who suffered a head injury, but there is no life danger."

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