"I have worked in Fuzhou for six or seven years. I came here at the age of 37. I spent the best years of my life here. I have a lot of experience." On March 24 this year, General Secretary Xi Jinping, who was investigating in Fujian, had a cordial exchange with the citizens of Fuzhou. Shi said affectionately.

　　On the afternoon of March 24, 2021, General Secretary Xi Jinping waved to the crowd during an inspection on Fu Road in the suburbs of Fuzhou City, Fujian Province.

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　　From 1985 to 2002, Comrade Xi Jinping served successively in Fujian as the deputy mayor of Xiamen City, the secretary of the Ningde Prefectural Committee, the secretary of the Fuzhou Municipal Committee, the deputy secretary of the Fujian Provincial Committee, and the governor of Fujian.

This nearly 17-and-a-half years has been inseparable from the development of Fujian.

　　Turning to the historical chapter, the vicissitudes of Fujian have been stunning over the years, and it also recorded Xi Jinping's "best years".

Through a few stories, we will revisit the bits and pieces of General Secretary Xi Jinping's work in Fujian together.

"Being an official, benefiting one party, and smoothing business"

　　On July 16, 1990, the "Fuzhou Evening News" published "Nian Nujiao: Remembrance of Jiao Yulu". The author was Xi Jinping, then secretary of the Fuzhou Municipal Party Committee.

　　"Who doesn't like officials? Turn tears into rain." "The road is long and long, and the breeze comes and goes. Being an official will benefit one party and smooth business."...Poems, words and emotions, Jiao Yulu's public servant feelings, His pragmatic style, struggle spirit and moral sentiment deeply infected him.

　　The masses of the people are the source of strength.

Xi Jinping often said that we must "always think of sorrows and always remember the people's trust."

　　In Ningde, he joined the party three times and went to the most remote mountain village in the western part of Shouning County to coordinate and solve local construction and development problems; he took the lead in advocating the development of the "four lower grassroots" and making every effort to push the Mindong region out of poverty. A former colleague said: "There are places where cars can't get in, so he has to walk in to understand the real life conditions of the people." At the end of 1989, 94% of poor households in Ningde had crossed the food and clothing line.

　　In July 1989, Xi Jinping, then secretary of the Ningde Prefectural Committee, and his entourage went to Xiadang Township, Shouning County for investigation.

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　　In Fuzhou, he vigorously promoted "to enter the family, to know the love of the family, to solve the family worries, and to do all the family affairs", and interviewing the poor has become one of his focus of work.

　　When making a report on the work of the provincial government in Fujian, he emphasized the need to keep in mind the word "people" in front of the government to represent and work for the interests of the people.

　　"Try to be a good party member and cadre like Jiao Yulu." "The spirit of Jiao Yulu spans time and space and will never be outdated"... In recent years, General Secretary Xi Jinping has mentioned Jiao Yulu many times and vigorously studied and promoted Jiao Yulu's spirit.

Concerning the grassroots, the masses, and the people's livelihood, Comrade Xi Jinping has not only benefited the people of Fujian, but also left a lot of precious spiritual wealth.

　"I am concerned about the construction of this school, and specific problems should be resolved in time"

　　In 1984, on the land of Rongcheng, Minjiang Vocational University was born under the spring breeze of reform and opening up.

　　From the predecessor of Fuzhou Teachers College to the present Minjiang College, this university has achieved fruitful results in more than 60 years of entrepreneurship and development.

　　University is a beacon of culture, and Comrade Xi Jinping attaches great importance to the development of higher education in China.

While working in Fuzhou, he served as the president of Minjiang Vocational University for 6 years. He put forward the school-running philosophy of "not seeking the largest, but seeking the best, but seeking to meet the needs of the society", which has a far-reaching impact.

On September 22, 1990, Comrade Xi Jinping made an investigation at Minjiang Vocational University.

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　　"President Xi has held many on-site office meetings in Min University, and those that can be resolved on the spot are resolved immediately. This is his usual style." In Xi Jinping, his colleagues at the time saw the idea of ​​"do it right away and work hard." spirit.

　　During his tenure, Comrade Xi Jinping clearly stated: “I have not been a leader of a prestigious school since I started, and I am concerned about the construction of this school. I should solve specific problems in a timely manner.” Preside over the school’s development plan, participate in major activities, and communicate with each other through teacher-student seminars, situation report meetings, etc. Interaction between teachers and students... Seeking truth and being pragmatic everywhere.

　　"The husband who has a long history has a long history, and the deep-rooted has luxuriant", the culture is in the same continuous line, and the culture is endless.

From serving as the first president of Minjiang Vocational University to personally presiding over the on-site office meeting of cultural relics work, advocating the maintenance of the "three lanes and seven alleys", and the renovation of the old city... During his work in Fujian, Comrade Xi Jinping was to inherit and rejuvenate the land of Bamin The culture injects a source of power.

　　On the afternoon of March 24, 2021, General Secretary Xi Jinping waved his greetings to tourists and citizens when he visited the historical and cultural district of Sanfang Qixiang in Fuzhou, Fujian.

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　　As the principal, he ardently exhorts college students to have high scientific and cultural knowledge and literacy; as the acting governor of Fujian Province, he made important instructions for the protection of the Wanshouyan site: "No individual or unit can seek immediate or partial benefits. It destroys the interests of the whole society and future generations"; reading the book "Fuzhou Ancient House" by Fujian People’s Publishing House, you can see the preface written by Xi Jinping, then governor of Fujian Province, for the book: "Preserve the context of the city and preserve the history The invisible fine tradition of a famous cultural city".

　Don't want to be rich when you are a cadre

　　"There is no ambition of lifelong integrity and life for the people. It is difficult to expect to fly for a long time and'swing up'."

　　If the world is safe, you must first straighten yourself.

Comrade Xi Jinping demonstrated personally and always strictly demanded himself.

　　We don’t hold ceremonies when we get married, just go to the hotel to have a light meal to thank colleagues and friends; go to the countryside to research and eat the simplest meals, and never burden the place; after taking office in Ningde, I still take the old secretary that has used it for more than ten years. ... During the work in Fujian, people who have worked with Xi Jinping have a common feeling, that is, he is calm, pragmatic, close to the people, upright and honest.

　　On March 29, 1989, Comrade Xi Jinping took the lead in formulating the "Regulations on the Integrity and Self-discipline of the Leading Cadres of the Prefectural Committees and Administrative Offices". It stipulated 12 articles concerning the prohibition of building private houses, accepting bribes, arranging relatives and friends, and conducting business in violation of regulations. .

In less than two months, the "Several Supplementary Provisions on the Construction of Clean Government in Party and Government Organs" were issued.

As the governor of the province, Comrade Xi Jinping took the lead in advancing the efficiency of government agencies in the country.

　　"There is a question of who offends whom. You violated disciplines and laws to occupy land and build houses, and destroy the party's authority and image for your own personal benefit. It is you who have offended the party, the people, and the party's discipline and laws, instead of representing the party. Investigating and punishing your cadres in the interests of the people offended you."

People's Daily Edition 1990.05.21 5 Author: Zhang Mingqing

　　A speech by Xi Jinping, then secretary of the Ningde Prefectural Party Committee, at a work meeting of the Prefectural Party Committee was published in the People’s Daily newsletter on May 21, 1990, entitled "Do One Thing to Win Ten Thousand People’s Hearts." The spirit of "pushing through to the end" embodied in the clean-up of cadres' illegal occupation of land and construction of private houses.

　　In the best time, Comrade Xi Jinping curbed unhealthy trends, stood up and acted, and emphasized that those who win the hearts of the people will win the world. Now when he goes to Fujian, this focus has been consistent: "We must continuously improve the comprehensive effect of not dare to rot, cannot rot, and do not want to rot. Continue to consolidate and develop a good political ecology."