After rebirth, I still experienced a mess

161 Honesty is effective

The town and the countryside are similar to the city, with political and ideological work being carried out everywhere. It turns out that brainwashing is not something that can be done overnight.

The three of them still had three meals a day in the town government canteen, which was much better than the school canteen and at least they could eat their fill.

Now it's free, but of course you can't eat for free. At least in name, you have to work in the countryside with the cadres.

It was a hot summer day, and the three of them, who seldom got sun, felt dizzy even when walking, let alone working.

Fortunately, the town cadres still gave Xiao Wei some consideration and allowed the three of them to go to the cooperative to help.

What kind of help? Write some big-character posters, sing some revolutionary songs, spread some political knowledge, and play the erhu to encourage everyone.

Because Chenxia is literate and has good performance in her part-time job in the Propaganda Office, she has been promoted to deputy director of the cooperative.

The food at the cooperative was slightly worse than that at the town government department, but it was enough to fill your stomach, so Xiao Wei and the other two did not transfer their meals there.

Political propaganda is also considered a government job. Does this count as a reason to eat in the town government cafeteria?

If the mayor agrees, it counts. It's that simple.

After handing Guixiu and Biyu over to Chenxia for arrangements, Xiaowei said bluntly that he had some private matters to attend to and quickly slipped away.

Everyone knew that Xiao Wei was always mysterious, so it was normal for him to have things he didn't want others to know. The three girls didn't take it to heart.

He went home to get his pistol and went to the police station to find Chief Sun.

As the godfather of Shi You, Director Sun was very polite to the town's leaders: "What wind blew such a talented woman to my little temple?"

Xiao Wei looked at the town police station in the small courtyard and estimated that all the staff members added up would not exceed ten. It was not an exaggeration to call it a small temple.

There is no doubt that the staff of various agencies during this period was still very small.

However, with the development of society, the number of official managers will increase exponentially. This is a common problem in all dynasties.

Xiao Wei was not polite and took out her pistol, asking Director Sun to teach her how to use it.

In an era of universal military service, guns can be seen everywhere, and even pistols are rare. However, Director Sun knew that Xiao Wei had a wide circle of friends, so it was not surprising that he could get a pistol.

First, popularize the theoretical knowledge. Xiao Wei humbly records it one by one with a pen, including disassembly and installation, precautions, daily maintenance, etc. While explaining and demonstrating, Xiao Wei follows and learns very seriously.

After pestering Director Sun for a long time, I finally managed to grasp the theoretical essentials and made an appointment to go to a nearby shooting range for practice the next morning.

Since bullets were so precious, Director Sun patiently taught Xiao Wei various techniques from drawing the gun to shooting. Only after she had practiced enough did he load the bullets and hold her hand to fire the first shot.

Xiao Wei's fingers and palms were numb from the shock, and when it was almost over, Xiao Wei clenched his hands and fired a shot alone.

Director Sun certainly had to give some praise: "People with high levels are really different. They learn really fast. Just practice more in the future."

Xiao Wei expressed his sincere gratitude, and then pretended to ask casually: "Who is in charge of the town's militia now?"

When Xiao Wei heard that the deputy director was in charge, he looked at him deeply and asked, "Director Sun, do you believe me?"

Director Sun smiled and said, "You are so kind to Jiang Meizi and Shi You, how could I not trust you?"

Xiao Wei shook his head and said formally: "I mean, do you believe what I say?"

"Of course I believe it. I will remember it carefully."

Xiao Wei suggested seriously: "Try to resign as director and take over the militia organization."

Director Sun was stunned: "Can you tell me why?"

Xiao Wei said vaguely: "I feel that although the position of director is currently undemanding, it is not as interesting as leading the militia in training. This is just my personal feeling. I can't say anything else."

Director Sun looked at Xiao Wei and asked the same question as his godfather: "Girl, have you really met a fairy?"

Xiao Wei replied: "If you believe it, then it is. If you don't believe it, then it is not."

Director Sun laughed and said, "This really sounds like fortune-telling. If you believe it, it will work. If you don't believe it, it won't work."

Xiao Wei admitted: "Yes. It's just a suggestion. The choice is yours."

Director Sun finally nodded: "I will seriously consider it. Also, thank you for your frequent support."

Although he is the director, his family lives in the countryside and he has elderly and children to support. There is not much money to be made in this industry at the moment, so Jiang Yingying often shares the peanuts and soybeans that Wang Youfu gave her with him.

The reason for this suggestion is that the political struggle will become extremely fierce in a few years, and local government agencies will form many factions, fighting each other, and there will be casualties. In the end, most town-level agencies will be controlled by the People's Armed Forces Department. The reason is that the People's Armed Forces Department controls all militias, which are so large that they account for more than a quarter of the total population and have a large number of guns and ammunition.

Political power comes from the barrel of a gun.

Xiao Wei added: "There is no rush. Looking at the current situation, we can take over the town's militia within three to four years."

Director Sun asked doubtfully, "You mean, there is a real possibility of war?"

Xiao Wei shook his head: "It's just a guess, it's hard to say. Anyway, even if there is a war, it is always good to control the militia organization in one's own hands. At least there is no need to worry about someone taking advantage of the opportunity to take revenge."

Director Sun slapped his thigh and said, "Okay. I believe you. I will find a suitable reason to hand over the job as soon as possible."

Xiao Wei continued to suggest: "We can first establish good relations with the militia captains in each village, and then gradually win them over."

Director Sun smiled and said, "That's not necessary. You are outside and may not know much about the situation in the town. It may be difficult to take over in the future. But now managing the militia is very complicated and I don't want to manage it. This is a good opportunity to take over."

Xiao Wei nodded: "That's great. The hardship is only temporary."

When I returned to the cooperative, I happened to meet Hong Haowen.

Hong Haowen has been demoted for his improper work style, and the woman who once made things difficult for Xiaowei has also been fired.

This was the result Xiao Wei had anticipated long ago.

Seeing Xiao Wei, Hong Haowen smiled bitterly: "Xiao Ji was the one who had the foresight to let your godfather go to the cultural center to relax. Now he can't even get in, so the only way is to move to the countryside."

Honestly speaking, Philip Hung is not a bad person and he is very capable, but he believes in power too much and is a bit selfish.

"There is a kind of life wisdom called retreating at the peak of one's powers. Fame and wealth are hard to give up, and not many people have the courage to do so."

Hong Haowen sighed: "It's a pity that I realized it a little late."

Xiao Wei shook her head: "It's not too late. There's still time."

The following actions will continue one after another, and people like Hong Haowen will suffer all kinds of hardships. If they don't behave themselves, they may even die without a burial place.

Xiao Wei only mentioned it briefly, some things cannot be said too clearly.

Hong Haowen nodded and bowed to show that he accepted it, because he wanted to ask Xiao Wei for help: "I heard that you have stored some peanuts and soybeans in the countryside. Can you sell me some peanuts? Not much, just thirty or fifty kilograms will do."

Xiao Wei shook his head decisively: "That's seed grain, you can't sell it. Selling it is a crime."

Hong Haowen looked at Xiao Wei, hesitated for several seconds, and said unwillingly: "Forget it then. You can say whatever you want."

Obviously, Jiang Yingying's sharing of this matter has spread, and who knows how many people are coveting that thing.

It seems that I can't stay in the town for long, and I have to give Wang Youfu and Jiang Yingying a reason to shirk responsibility.

Once this gap is opened, the situation will be out of control.

But it’s not convenient to offend Hong Haowen, which is really a headache.

Thinking of this, Xiao Wei smiled bitterly and shook his head: "I can lend you some, at most a dozen kilograms. You have to return it to me by the end of next year."

According to everyone's current understanding, all the food will be owned by the public and eaten together, so it is impossible to pay it back.

Hong Haowen thought it was an excuse, saying it was a loan but it was actually a gift, so he immediately expressed his gratitude with a cheerful expression.