An epic counterattack by grassroots cadres.
"The Key" focuses on Wang Yanzu, a grassroots cadre born in 1961. It tells the story of Wang Yanzu, a grassroots cadre born in 1961. It tells the story of Wang Yanzu, a young boy with primary school education in a small mountain village in Shanbei Province. Because he was daring and adventurous and cared about his neighbors, he was appointed as the village party secretary in the face of a food shortage. He built canals to divert water, promoted improved seeds, and founded an elementary school. He gradually made a counterattack from the township, county, city, and province to become a provincial leader. The work closely follows the rural changes under the wave of reform and opening up, and uses realistic and refreshing writing to depict the protagonist's image of breaking through the limitations of his origin, solving problems at the grassroots level, and adhering to his original intention. It combines the feelings of family and country with personal growth. The rhythm is compact and full of immersion.