Synopsis
In the winter of 1962, Jiao Yulu was sent to Lankao County in Henan Province to be the second secretary of the County Party Committee. Soon after, based on his own thorough investigation, he came up with a plan to deal with the local environmental issues. However, his working methods which emphasize direct connection with the people led to the discontent of the county mayor, Wu Rongxian.
After he was promoted to county Party secretary, Jiao Yulu insisted on working on the front line almost every day, despite the frequent swelling and pain in his liver. He was loved by the people. Later, when Lankao was stricken by a huge flood, Jiao Yulu insisted on going to the front line regardless of his deteriorating health conditions.
