August 1, 2000.
The Jingzhou agricultural pilot program had been running for four months.
During this period, the abolition of forced fundraising and township-level overall planning had successfully lightened the burden on the masses. Infrastructure construction, the introduction of more advanced agricultural machinery, and other measures had provided convenience to the public. Efforts were also made to increase the added value of agricultural products, stimulate rural tourism, boost e-commerce and other service industries, optimize the rural industrial structure, and promote coordinated industrial development.
At present, with Qi Tongwei having dealt with more than 360 cadres with a firm hand, petty schemes had dwindled and underhanded tactics had disappeared, allowing comprehensive work to progress steadily.
Of course, this did not mean that all problems had been solved or that no issues remained. In fact, the problems were merely being suppressed by thunderous tactics and the prevailing momentum; any slight relaxation would lead to an even greater backlash. Such relaxation was not something the grassroots level could decide; it depended on the maneuvering of those at the top. All the grassroots could do was follow the trend or resist. As long as Qi Tongwei ensured there were no issues at the higher levels, the grassroots would not fall into chaos.
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