Chen Xing's dormitory in the Municipal Party Committee Compound was only a few steps away from the residence of Ge Jian-ming, the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee. The distance between the two houses was only 50 to 60 meters. Ge Jian-ming didn't live in a small villa on Nanjiang Road like the other members of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee. After the dinner, Chen Xing asked Zhang Ruoming to be the tour guide to show Huang Ming, He Li, and Chu Rong around the city. He returned home first. He planned to visit Ge Jian-ming tonight.
The No. 1 building of the Municipal Party Committee Compound was Ge Jian-ming's residence. Chen Xing walked here alone. He took a deep breath and knocked on the door.
Upon seeing Chen Xing, Ge Jianming was a little surprised. In fact, a hint of surprise even flashed across his eyes. However, he quickly concealed it and enthusiastically invited Chen Xing to take a seat. Chen Xing, I've already told you to visit me when you're free. It's just a short walk anyway. Why are you only here today? Do you think that you don't have anything in common with an old man like me?
If he was not the mayor and Ge Jian-ming was not the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, Chen Xing would feel that Ge Jian-ming was his elder. There was no need for him to find out whether Ge Jian-ming's enthusiasm was real or fake. Chen Xing was also smiling. Secretary Ge, you are busy with work during the day and you have a lot of social activities at night. I was afraid that I would disturb your rest, so I didn't dare to come here.
You must be Mayor Chen. You are really young. I think you are about the same age as Xiaofen. In the living room, a middle-aged woman looked at Chen Xing and said with a smile.
Secretary Ge, this must be my sister-in-law. Chen Xing smiled and nodded to the middle-aged woman. She must be Ge Jian-ming's wife.
Seeing Ge Jian-ming nodding his head, Chen Xing smiled at the middle-aged woman. "Sister-in-law, I hope I won't disturb your rest time by coming here so late."
No, no, I can't wait for you to come here a few more times. I like people to talk to. If Mayor Chen is free, you should come here often. The middle-aged woman smiled.
Mayor Chen, you can chat with Old Ge first. I'll get you something to eat. The middle-aged woman glanced at her husband, got up, and left. Chen Xing didn't even have time to say anything.
Come, come, Chen Xing, have some tea. Ge Jian-ming called out enthusiastically.
Secretary Ge didn't go out to socialize at night. He stayed at home with his sister-in-law and watched TV. Chen Xing smiled.
Staying at home was the most enjoyable. Ge Jianming smiled. "I'm an old man now, and I'm not interested in the life of debauchery anymore. Other than the social engagements that I can't refuse, I still prefer to stay at home and read the news. It's much more comfortable than going out to socialize. I'm old, and my body is failing. I'm not like you young people, who can play all night and still be alive and kicking the next day."
Secretary Ge must be joking. You're still young. You can work for another twenty years. Chen Xing smiled and responded to Ge Jian-ming, but he was thinking about how to phrase it.
I can't work for another twenty years. I'll be scolded by others behind my back. They'll say that I'm an old man who won't step down after occupying a position, and that I'm blocking others' way. Ge Jian-ming smiled faintly. When it's time to retire, you have to step down. Nowadays, some people are obsessed with power and are reluctant to step down even when it's time to retire. They say that they want to stay in the second line, but in fact, they don't want to give up the power in their hands. If I'm old enough, I won't go to the National People's Congress or the People's Political Consultative Conference. If I want to retire, I'll do it quickly. I'll raise flowers at home and play chess with my old friends.
Chen Xing was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Ge Jian-ming to say such sharp words in front of him. According to the regulations of the organization, the retirement age of a deputy provincial official was 60 years old. That is to say, if a deputy provincial official couldn't make it to the next level, he would have to retire to the second line. Ge Jian-ming was 51 years old this year. Among the deputy provincial officials, he was relatively young. However, it was hard to say whether he could make it to the next level in the future. After all, it was not easy to reach the provincial level.
Chen Xing, you're so young, and you're already in such an important position. Work is important, but don't forget to relax. You're a young man, and it's necessary for you to have some entertainment. Work is work, but don't forget that you still have the right to play. Striking a balance between work and rest is the right attitude to work. Ge Jian-ming changed the topic and smiled.
What Secretary Ge said is right, striking a balance between work and rest is the best way to do a good job. It seems that I have to learn from Secretary Ge more often. Chen Xing smiled and nodded. In his heart, he was already prepared to talk. Looking at Ge Jian-ming, who looked relaxed, Chen Xing thought that Ge Jian-ming must have guessed that he was here for something and was waiting for him to speak. After a pause, Chen Xing said, "Secretary Ge, I'm not sure if you've noticed the article in the evening newspaper.
Which article?
It's the article about the property market policy published by Deputy Mayor Li in the evening newspaper. " Chen Xing glanced at Ge Jian-ming. The publicity was in the hands of Ge Jian-ming, the Party Secretary. Chen Xing didn't believe that Ge Jian-ming would not notice it.
That article, I've seen it. Why? Isn't that the unified opinion of your Municipal Government? Ge Jian-ming asked in confusion. But in his heart, he knew that Li Haocheng was dissatisfied with Chen Xing. No matter what he did, he would not ask for Chen Xing's opinion first. Instead, he would directly bypass Chen Xing. Li Haocheng's article was going to be published in the evening newspaper. Lin Wenfu, who was in charge of publicity, had come to ask for his opinion. It was Ge Jian-ming who agreed to publish it. Only Ge Jian-ming himself knew what was on Li Haocheng's mind.
No, that was Deputy Mayor Li's own idea. Secretary Ge, what do you think of it? Chen Xing said calmly.
Chen Xing, this is your government's business. It's up to you to decide. Of course, if you need any help, just let me know. As the Party Secretary, I will fully support your government's business. Ge Jian-ming said with a smile.
Secretary Ge, Deputy Mayor Li's plan will be voted on by the Standing Committee. So it can't be the Municipal Government's business. Secretary Ge, what do you think of Deputy Mayor Li's plan to stimulate the property market? Chen Xing cursed secretly. Ge Jian-ming's words were as good as not saying anything. What's more, Ge Jian-ming said that the Municipal Government's business could be decided by himself. Perhaps Ge Jian-ming said that it was impossible to form a unified voice in the Municipal Government. This was undoubtedly what Ge Jian-ming would like to see. He hoped that the Municipal Government would be in chaos first.
Chen Xing, what do you think of Deputy Mayor Li's plan? You are in charge of the Municipal Government. I'd better listen to your opinion first. Ge Jian-ming smiled and kicked the ball back to Chen Xing.
I don't agree with Deputy Mayor Li's plan. I don't think it's appropriate to introduce a policy to stimulate the property market. Chen Xing said helplessly. It turned out that if he didn't express his opinion, Ge Jian-ming wouldn't express his opinion.
Chen Xing, I don't think you came to me just to listen to my opinion on Deputy Mayor Li's plan, right? Ge Jian-ming glanced at Chen Xing and smiled. Hearing Chen Xing's opinion on Li Haocheng's plan, he finally knew the real purpose of Chen Xing's visit tonight. He couldn't help feeling that everything was under his control. Chen Xing, the new mayor, seemed to have a strong background, but he still had to seek his support. This was what Ge Jian-ming wanted to see. Drawing Chen Xing to his side was what Ge Jian-ming wanted to achieve. When Lin Wenfu asked for his opinion, he finally decided to publish Li Haocheng's article in the evening newspaper with this idea in mind.
Chen Xing, if you have anything else to say, just say it all at once. Let's not beat around the bush. As the secretary of the Party Committee, I will definitely support you when it's time to support you. Ge Jian-ming said straightforwardly at this time.
Secretary Ge, you can see through my thoughts with your penetrating eyes. Chen Xing looked at Ge Jian-ming and complimented him. At this point, he didn't hide anything anymore. Secretary Ge, I came to get your support.
How do you want me to support you? Ge Jian-ming asked knowingly.
I don't quite agree with Deputy Mayor Li's plan, so I thought that when we were at the Standing Committee meeting, Secretary Zhou could …
At nine o 'clock in the evening, Chen Xing came out of Ge Jian-ming's house.
And he and Ge Jianming had reached an agreement that he wanted.
At ten o 'clock the next morning, in the office building of the Municipal Party Committee in Nanzhou City.
In a small conference room in the office building of the Municipal Party Committee, a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee was being held at the moment. The meeting was discussing the plan proposed by Deputy Mayor Li Haocheng about the Municipal Government's policy to stimulate the real estate market.
The reason why Li Haocheng proposed this plan was very simple. The real estate industry involved many industries. The downturn in the real estate industry affected other related upstream and downstream industries, which in turn affected the overall economic development of Nanzhou City. Although the economic development of Nanzhou City was still relatively stable, maintaining a growth rate of 9%, as time went on, the impact on the economic growth rate would slowly appear. If the Municipal Government didn't take measures in time, it would definitely affect this year's economic growth. Furthermore, the city's financial revenue had already been greatly affected because of the decrease in land transfer fees.
The other members of the Standing Committee all quietly listened to Li Haocheng explain the necessity of the policy, but there was one point that Li Haocheng didn't say, but everyone else was well aware of. Every year, the income from land auctions accounted for almost a third of Nanzhou City's financial revenue. If the real estate market continued to slump like this, then developers would sooner or later shrink back from land auctions out of caution and funding issues. If the land couldn't be sold, or if it couldn't be sold at a high price, it would be a huge loss for Nanzhou City's financial revenue. At least the one-third of the financial revenue would shrink greatly. A sharp decline in financial revenue would be accompanied by a series of chain problems: infrastructure construction, municipal construction, investment in agriculture, social security, financial support for the weak industries in Nanzhou City, and so on.
Every type of construction in the city required money, and a few large projects that could stimulate economic growth required even more enormous funds. If there wasn't enough financial support, then many things could only remain at the level of planning, and there was no way to truly implement them. In the past few years, Nanzhou City had relied on its own rapid economic development to constantly increase its financial revenue every year. Everyone also hoped that this situation would continue. At least this also showed that Nanzhou City's economic situation had always been very good, and this was a political achievement that could be brought out.
Just now, Deputy Mayor Li had already explained the necessity of the policy. Does anyone have any opinions?
After Li Haocheng finished speaking, Ge Jian-ming, who had been watching Li Haocheng's plan and listening attentively to Li Haocheng's explanation, took off his glasses and looked at the crowd. His eyes unconsciously glanced at Chen Xing. He knew that among those present, other than Chen Xing, the others definitely wouldn't have any opinions. At least not before he or Chen Xing expressed their opinions. If they didn't express their opinions, then this plan would definitely be passed. After all, this debt was clear to everyone.
Everyone had the same thoughts as Ge Jian-ming. They looked at each other, and everyone shook their heads. They had nothing to say, which was equivalent to indirectly acquiescing to Li Haocheng's plan. Moreover, in Nanzhou City, besides having connections, Li Haocheng also had a lot of prestige. No one wanted to express negative opinions to offend Li Haocheng. At least before Ge Jian-ming expressed his opinion, no one would say anything. As for Chen Xing, he was ignored by most people.
Glancing around the conference room, Li Haocheng seemed to be very satisfied with the situation. A hint of a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. As long as Ge Jian-ming didn't object, this plan would definitely be passed. Although Chen Xing had already told him before that he didn't approve of his plan, the current Chen Xing alone couldn't compete with him. Chen Xing, as the acting mayor, had no foundation in Nanzhou City.
Even though there were some people in the middle of the Standing Committee who generally only discussed matters as they were and wouldn't support Li Haocheng because of what he did, he was confident that those who usually remained neutral would also support his plan. From his point of view, his plan was based on the future development of Nanzhou City. It was considered for the long-term development of Nanzhou City. Those people had no reason not to support him. Although everyone would sometimes bump into each other, in the overall economic development, as long as it was beneficial to the development of Nanzhou City, everyone would still maintain unity.
Mayor Chen, you're now the head of the Municipal Government. What do you think of this plan? Ge Jian-ming looked at Chen Xing and smiled. No one spoke, so he could only point at Chen Xing.
Cough. It was unknown if Chen Xing did it intentionally or unintentionally, but he coughed lightly twice. Seeing that everyone was already looking at him, Chen Xing solemnly said, "Since Secretary Ge asked me to speak, then I'll speak. Here, I also want to make it clear that my opinion is only about this plan. I don't mean anything else. I think whether or not we support Deputy Mayor Li Zhu's plan, everyone here has the same starting point. It's all for the development of Nanzhou City, for the millions of people in Nanzhou City."
Before Chen Xing spoke, he had to make a statement first. He didn't want to put himself on the opposite side of everyone. It could also be seen that Li Haocheng was very dissatisfied with the new acting mayor. Moreover, in the past few days, Li Haocheng's performance also proved this point. Although Li Haocheng didn't make any obvious moves or remarks, anyone with a discerning eye could see that Li Haocheng was dissatisfied with Chen Xing. Chen Xing said this in advance only because he didn't want everyone to have any other guesses.
However, even though Chen Xing had made such a solemn statement, he couldn't really make everyone have no opinions as he hoped. This was a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee. Everyone here was a figure with real power in the city. The intrigue and power struggle in the officialdom had long made the officialdom lack real sunshine.
Chen Xing's statement made everyone vaguely feel that the new acting mayor didn't support Li Haocheng's plan. This was what everyone thought after Chen Xing finished his statement. Except for Ge Jian-ming and Li Haocheng, who already knew what Chen Xing was thinking, everyone else looked at Chen Xing, as if they wanted to confirm their guesses. At the same time, everyone looked at Chen Xing with a bit of ridicule in their eyes.
At this time, Ge Jian-ming frowned. In his opinion, Chen Xing's statement was undoubtedly a cover up. Even if Chen Xing was indeed speaking the truth as he said in his statement, Ge Jian-ming believed it. However, Ge Jian-ming felt that it was unnecessary for Chen Xing to say it out loud. If Chen Xing said it, it was tantamount to showing weakness to Li Haocheng. As a mayor, Chen Xing had to make a statement before expressing his opinion that he didn't oppose someone. What would that look like? What would others think of him? This was tantamount to making others feel that Chen Xing was a coward and weak mayor. This was tantamount to unintentionally highlighting Li Haocheng's status.
Although Ge Jian-ming had made an appointment with Chen Xing in advance this time and would support Chen Xing's opinion, at this time, seeing Chen Xing's performance, Ge Jian-ming was slightly worried. Chen Xing was so young, yet he took the high position of mayor. Did he have the ability to take this position? If he couldn't be helped, no matter how many people supported him, it would be useless.
Ge Jian-ming was a little worried that Chen Xing would become a decoration in the future, unable to deal with the experienced Li Haocheng. This was what Ge Jian-ming didn't want to see. In his heart, he hoped to use Chen Xing to balance Li Haocheng and push Chen Xing to become a sharp blade to attack the local forces. Therefore, to a certain extent, Ge Jian-ming currently gave some support to Chen Xing. However, if Chen Xing was not good enough, his efforts would be in vain, and it would be more disadvantageous to his plan.
What I want to say is that I don't agree with Deputy Mayor Li's plan. This was the first time that Chen Xing participated in the Standing Committee to discuss the Municipal Government's decision since he came to Nanzhou, and this decision was also opposed by him. Therefore, at this time, Chen Xing was very cautious. If it wasn't for the fact that he felt that it was not appropriate to introduce this plan at present, he wouldn't want to oppose it, because it would make Li Haocheng feel that the new acting mayor wanted to show his power to him, a veteran of the Municipal Government.
Chen Xing's words were not unexpected. Everyone's speculation was confirmed. Instead, they turned their eyes to Li Haocheng. Chen Xing, the nominal head of the Municipal Government, opposed the plan. How would Li Haocheng, the second in command, react?
It was normal for some people to oppose the plan when it was put forward, so that the plan could be continuously improved. Li Haocheng said with a smile.
Chen Xing listened quietly. Li Haocheng seemed to deliberately misinterpret the meaning of his words. Looking at Li Haocheng with a smile, Chen Xing wasn't angry. Deputy Mayor Li, I don't think your plan is not perfect, I just think it's not suitable to be introduced. Although there is no red head document, everyone knows the meaning of the top. They don't want the local government to introduce some policies privately. Even if it's to play the edge, I personally don't think it's appropriate, at least not at this time. We don't need to sing a different tune from the top. In the big picture, we must be consistent with the top's meaning, and it's completely necessary.
I understand Mayor Chen's meaning. It's just that apart from the financial revenue of our Municipal Government, the downturn in the property market has also led to the depression of other industries related to real estate. This series of reactions will affect the overall economic development of Nanzhou City. I think everyone doesn't want to see Nanzhou City's economy in a downturn. Moreover, playing the edge is not only done by our family. Li Haocheng retorted in a dignified manner.
Although we're not the only ones who know how to play the edge, I don't think we need to learn from others. If others want to play the edge, then we need to follow. Our Nanzhou City also has its own practical situation, so we should look at problems in light of our Nanzhou City's practical situation. Let's not talk about whether this policy will be permitted by the higher-ups, it's uncertain whether our Nanzhou City currently needs this kind of policy.
In the end, Li Haocheng's proposal was not passed by the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee. This was far beyond Li Haocheng's expectations. He thought victory was in his grasp, but he didn't expect Ge Jian-ming to support Chen Xing's proposal in the end. Because there was no warning beforehand, this caught Li Haocheng off guard. In addition, Chen Xing's attitude was extremely firm, causing two or three members of the Standing Committee to abstain from voting. It was clear that he didn't want to offend either side. As a result, in the end, Li Haocheng's proposal was not passed.
After the vote, at the last moment of the Standing Committee meeting, Li Haocheng forced a smile. His stiff face squeezed out a smile. This failure made him very unwilling, but he didn't want to lose his poise in front of everyone. Therefore, he forced himself to sit at the end with a smile.
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