## The road to defending farmers' rights is difficult and long
Mr. Chen's story is not only heart-wrenching, but also a wake-up call. In this incident, we have seen the plight and difficulties of farmers in defending their rights. "The village officials said they needed to verify on the spot, but they didn't inform me in advance, and when I found it, it was already full of slag. Now they have gone so far as to say that it is reasonable and lawful to take three months to investigate? Isn't this delaying time?" This kind of disregard for the rights and interests of the peasants and the slow progress of the investigation have seriously affected the legitimate rights and interests of the peasants.
## Village-level cadres should be held accountable The investigation needs to ensure efficiency
In the face of this, the response of the village-level cadres is really unacceptable. Secretary Yang, as the secretary of the village branch, even claimed that "I don't know if the land is cultivated land, and it needs to be verified on the spot", and said that he had notified the township and asked the relevant personnel to implement the treatment. However, such explanations and measures obviously do not solve the problem. Zhu Mourui, secretary of the local Commission for Discipline Inspection, also pointed out that "the investigation takes three months according to the regulations." Such slow investigation work has undoubtedly further weakened the farmers' confidence and enthusiasm for defending their rights.
The incident of a farmer's cultivated land being forcibly filled with slag in Luoyang, Henan Province, has aroused widespread concern in society. This is not only an infringement of the legitimate rights and interests of farmers, but also a damage to the environment. In this case, we should give more attention and support to farmers, and at the same time, the relevant departments should speed up the investigation and properly solve the problem. Only by ensuring that the legitimate rights and interests of peasants are protected can we promote rural stability and a happy life for peasants.