This time, Chen Xing did not travel lightly. Instead, he brought the heads of relevant departments such as the Municipal Finance Bureau, the Municipal Health Bureau, and the Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau. At the same time, he transferred doctors from the First Hospital and the People's Hospital to form a medical team. Compared to the previous two times, they were low-key. This time, they came in a mighty manner. The General Office of the Municipal Government also issued a notice to the Nangang District Government. After receiving the news, the mayor of Nangang District, Chen Ronggui, thought to himself.
Chen Ronggui led a group of cadres from the district government to welcome Chen Xing's arrival. Both parties converged and drove towards Big Head Village. Chen Ronggui sat in the car and looked at Chen Xing's car. Chen Ronggui was thinking about something else. Today, the District Party Committee Secretary Zhao Shiming went to the school for research. Other than scolding Zhao Shiming as an old fox, Chen Ronggui couldn't do anything about it. After all, Zhao Shiming belonged to the Party Committee. Although Chen Xing was the acting mayor, Zhao Shiming didn't have to show up.
Others might not know it, but Chen Ronggui knew it very well. Zhao Shiming wanted him to fight with Chen Xing by himself, while Zhao Shiming hid behind him and watched the show.
In Chen Xing's car, Zeng Ping talked with Chen Xing about whether the ecological environment around Big Head Village could be restored. Generally speaking, they were pessimistic. Looking at Chen Xing, who was frowning, Zeng Ping did not dare to say anything. He just tactfully said that it was very difficult to restore the ecological environment around Big Head Village and its surrounding areas, which could not be solved in a short period of time. Whether it was the soil or the water quality, once they were damaged, it was very difficult to restore. Not only did it require professional environmental protection technology, but also a huge investment. The key was that if the substandard sewage and residue discharged by the petrochemical industry area were not controlled, in the end, it would be equivalent to treating the symptoms while polluting the environment.
"Is Dongcheng Chemical Industry still not closed down for rectification?" Chen Xing asked Zeng Ping beside him.
"Not yet." Zeng Ping smiled helplessly. He did not intend to report this matter to Chen Xing immediately, but today Chen Xing was coming to the petrochemical industry area for inspection, so Zeng Ping had to tell him about it. Two days ago, although Chen Xing instructed the Public Security Bureau to cooperate with the Environmental Protection Bureau, when they arrived at the petrochemical industry area, Dongcheng Chemical Industry still showed a tough attitude. Although Director Zeng Ping personally came to the scene, he still could not arrest the relevant senior management of Dongcheng Chemical Industry, and then forcibly shut down the plant and forced Dongcheng Chemical Industry to close down.
Moreover, the leaders of the petrochemical industry management committee who were present at the scene all showed an attitude of helping to mediate, but in fact, they were on the side of Dongcheng Chemical Industry. Zeng Ping also received calls from the Nangang District Government at the scene, all of which were defending Dongcheng Chemical Industry. What made Zeng Ping feel more pressure was that the leaders of the Environmental Protection Bureau also called him, saying that they wanted to understand the situation. But how could Zeng Ping not know the attitude of the leaders? They pretended to understand the situation, and hinted him to turn a blind eye to it.
Facing this situation, Zeng Ping also had a headache.
Because the operation in the morning the day before yesterday could almost be said to be a failure. The people of the petrochemical industry management committee said that they were willing to do the work of the senior management of Dongcheng Chemical Industry, and asked them to improve the environmental protection facilities as soon as possible, and then start the operation after meeting the environmental protection standards. Hearing this, Zeng Ping could only pretend to be stupid and nodded. In his heart, he knew that the people of the petrochemical industry management committee were perfunctory to him, but Zeng Ping could not expose them. He had to pretend to believe them, which was also a way for him to get out of the situation. Otherwise, if he brought his people back in disgrace, Zeng Ping would lose face.
In the afternoon the day before yesterday, Zeng Ping did not immediately report this matter to Chen Xing, mainly because he was under too much pressure from all sides. Zeng Ping was also in a difficult position, and had to delay the matter first. But today, Chen Xing was coming again, Zeng Ping thought about it, and decided to tell the truth. He felt that it was better for him to correct his attitude in front of Chen Xing.
Mayor Chen, this is the fault of our Environmental Protection Bureau, and I, as the director, have failed to fulfill my duties. I have failed Mayor Chen. Seeing that Chen Xing was silent with a sullen face, Zeng Ping took the initiative to admit his mistake first.
The fault is not all on you. Chen Xing sighed. He was not an indiscriminate person. In this matter, he could also see the powerlessness of the Environmental Protection Bureau. It was not surprising that some enterprises, relying on their strong connections, did not listen to the Environmental Protection Bureau at all. Even the instructions of the mayor did not work, let alone the Environmental Protection Bureau.
Today, let's go to the industrial area again. I want to see how powerful these enterprises are. Obviously, Chen Xing was holding back his anger in his heart.
Mayor, since you are coming today, I think that Dongcheng Chemical Industry may stop production for a day. In front of you, they probably do not dare to go too far. Zeng Ping expressed his opinion.
When I come over, they just pretend to show me. As soon as I leave, they will produce at full capacity. What's the use of that?
Hearing Chen Xing's words, Zeng Ping could only smile bitterly. Dongcheng Chemical Industry was a large enterprise, and it had invested more than a billion yuan in the petrochemical industrial area. As the saying goes, a big shop bullies a customer, and a big customer bullies a shop. It was appropriate to use it here. Dongcheng Chemical Industry was not afraid of ordinary government departments at all. Even if it was Chen Xing, the company would not be too afraid. First, they could bring income to the city finance. Second, the company also had various relationships in the city and the province.
By the way, what about the test reports of other enterprises in the industrial area? Chen Xing suddenly asked Zeng Ping.
He almost forgot about this. The detailed report had come out. Zeng Ping patted his forehead and quickly took out all the reports from his briefcase, while saying to Chen Xing. Mayor, no company was completely up to standard.
Even the provincial refining did not meet the standard? Chen Xing's hand paused.
No, the provincial refining did not meet the standard either. But compared to other companies, the provincial refining's situation was the best. They had the lowest pollution rate, but there was still pollution. They did not really meet the environmental standards. Zeng Ping shook his head.
Chen Xing was slightly stunned. This time, Chen Xing truly felt how huge the difficulties he would face in the future were. Even Dongcheng Chemical Industry couldn't stop them, let alone Petrochemical. If he only targeted other enterprises and turned a blind eye to Petrochemical, other enterprises would say that he was just a bully who bullied the weak and feared the strong. He bullied private enterprises but was afraid of state-owned enterprises.
Chen Xing was not in a hurry to go to Big Head Village. Instead, he first went to the petrochemical industrial area. Wu Desheng, the secretary of the industrial working committee and the director of the management committee of the industrial area, had long been mentally prepared for the arrival of Chen Xing, so he was not surprised.
As Zeng Ping guessed, the Dongcheng Chemical Industry stopped production today. In front of Chen Xing, the people of the company obviously did not dare to go too far. They dared not to take the people of the Environmental Protection Bureau seriously, but they certainly had to maintain public respect for Chen Xing, the acting mayor. After receiving the notice from the management committee, it was expected that the company would temporarily stop production.
When Chen Xing arrived at the Dongcheng Chemical Industry, only several middle-level managers of the company greeted him. They explained that the company's leaders had returned to the head office and were applying to the head office to increase the investment in environmental protection facilities. This explanation was very good and reasonable. Even Chen Xing could not say anything after hearing it.
The gate of the Dongcheng Chemical Industry was closed, and several middle-level managers did not intend to open the gate. They proposed to go to the office area, where the environment was better. Chen Xing was not moved. He walked along the production area until he reached the drainage pipe at the back of the factory. Because there was no production today, the drainage pipe did not discharge sewage out.
Mayor Chen, our branch has submitted a report to the head office. We plan to upgrade and expand the sewage treatment tank and various environmental protection facilities. Because the investment is relatively large, we need to apply to the head office. When a middle-level manager saw Chen Xing staring at the drainage pipe with a solemn expression, he hurriedly stood up and explained. His task was to deal with Chen Xing's arrival today. The few higher-ups of the branch company had gone out to avoid the limelight, so he and a few other middle-level managers were pushed forward.
If we upgrade the environmental protection facilities and expand the sewage treatment according to the standard, how much money will we need to invest? Chen Xing asked the middle-level manager with a serious face.
We need hundreds of millions of yuan. The middle-level manager blurted out without thinking. If it weren't for the need for so much capital, the branch company would have invested the money a long time ago. The key was that the amount of capital required was not a small amount. Naturally, no one was willing to fork out the money if they could.
Chen Xing was thoughtful. The investment in environmental protection of a petrochemical enterprise was not a small amount, but this money should be spent and must be spent. The petrochemical industry was originally an industry that could easily cause heavy pollution. How could they skimp on the investment in environmental protection?
Everyone looked at Chen Xing's sullen face and did not speak. The others did not dare to say anything. Chen Ronggui and Wu Desheng exchanged a look, and then both turned their heads.
Director Zeng, starting from tomorrow, your Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau will send a work team leader to the industrial area to supervise those enterprises that need to be closed down for rectification. Any enterprise whose environmental protection facilities are not up to the standard will not be allowed to start production. If the enterprise does not cooperate, you can punish it according to the relevant regulations.
Chen Xing suddenly looked at Zeng Ping, the director of the Environmental Protection Bureau. Chen Xing's voice was not loud, but it was very sharp. From the faces of several middle-level managers of Dongcheng Chemical Industry, Chen Xing looked at Chen Ronggui, Wu Desheng and others one by one. Some enterprises did not take the government seriously, and some government staff even neglected their duties and helped the evildoers. Director Zeng, this is the time to test your Environmental Protection Bureau. If there are difficulties, you should face them. The Municipal Government and millions of people in the city are your strong support.
Hearing Chen Xing's words, Chen Ronggui's face slightly darkened, not to mention Wu Desheng. He glanced at Chen Xing carefully, but Wu Desheng could only pretend that he did not understand. He looked up at the sky and pretended that he did not hear Chen Xing's criticism. As for the middle-level managers of Dongcheng Chemical Industry, they stood there awkwardly. They were not as scheming and self-restrained as Chen Ronggui and Wu Desheng. Hearing Chen Xing's words, they were not only embarrassed, but also frightened. They did not know what the senior management of the company thought. As small minions, they were under great pressure when facing Chen Xing.
Director Wu, is the person in charge of the Provincial Refining Plant here? Chen Xing looked at Wu Desheng and said.
Mayor Chen, I really don't know. I have to call and ask. Wu Desheng answered in a low voice and quietly turned to look at Chen Ronggui. Chen Ronggui nodded quietly with a hint of joy in his eyes. Wu Desheng also understood and quickly took out his phone to make a call.
After a while, the general manager of the Provincial Refining Plant, Xiao Longbo, rushed over. Wu Desheng did not say anything to him. He only said that Chen Xing wanted to see him. Xiao Longbo did not know what was going on, but Chen Xing was the acting mayor after all, so Xiao Longbo also rushed over. The headquarters of the Provincial Refining Plant was actually in the industrial area, but on the other side of the industrial area. Only the ethylene project area of the Provincial Refining Plant was close to Dongcheng Chemical Industry.
Director Xiao. When Chen Xing saw Xiao Longbo, he nodded to greet him. It must be mentioned here that Xiao Longbo, the general manager of the Provincial Refining Plant, was also at the level of the director. Because the Provincial Refining Plant was a state-owned enterprise directly managed by the Provincial government, except for paying taxes to Nanzhou City, Nanzhou City had no management power over the Provincial Refining Plant.
Xiao Longbo also nodded to Chen Xing with a smile. As the general manager of the Provincial Refining Plant, he could completely ignore the local government of Nanzhou City, but after all, he still had to give some face to Chen Xing.
Soon, Xiao Longbo could not smile anymore. Chen Xing handed the test report of the Environmental Protection Bureau to Xiao Longbo. Xiao Longbo picked it up and looked at it. He frowned. Mayor Chen, what are you doing?
Director Xiao, your environmental protection is also not up to standard. Shouldn't Director Xiao upgrade the company's environmental protection facilities? Take the ethylene project area as an example. The three hazards of wastewater, waste gas, and waste residue have not been effectively controlled. Chen Xing looked at Xiao Longbo.
Mayor Chen, our company's environmental protection facilities are installed, constructed, and put into production at the same time as the production equipment. Just the ethylene project area's supporting environmental protection investment is 300 million yuan. I think our company's pollution control should be the best in the entire industrial area. Xiao Longbo calmly responded to Chen Xing's words. The test report in his hand, Xiao Longbo only glanced at it and was too lazy to look at it again. Chen Xing's meaning could not be clearer. Xiao Longbo looked at the people around him, and then thought of Chen Xing ordering Dongcheng Chemical to close down for rectification two days ago. Xiao Longbo vaguely guessed what Chen Xing wanted to do. Although there was no reaction on his face, he was already a little unhappy in his heart.
Director Xiao is right, but you did not directly answer my question. Your environmental protection investment is not small, but it does not mean that your pollution control is up to standard. Chen Xing said as he pointed to the village on the left of the industrial area. He didn't know whether Director Xiao knew that almost every family in the surrounding villages, especially Big Head Village, had cancer patients. Every year, people died of cancer. Sometimes, several families held funerals at the same time. What did Director Xiao think of this matter?
Xiao Longbo was stunned for a moment. He was not mentally prepared for the topic that Chen Xing threw out. Xiao Longbo was not unaware of the situation in the surrounding villages. He even knew that the First People's Hospital of Nanzhou City had specially opened the 'Cancer Green Channel in Harbor Town' for this purpose. He knew that it was aimed at the surrounding villages, but knowing it did not mean that this result was caused by their Provincial Refinery. There were so many large petrochemical enterprises in the petrochemical industrial area, not to mention some small and medium-sized enterprises. Xiao Longbo thought that the environmental protection facilities of the Provincial Refinery were the most perfect, and the pollution control was the strictest. Xiao Longbo did not think that it had anything to do with the Provincial Refinery. After the reaction was slightly slow, Xiao Longbo said, "Mayor Chen, the villagers suffering from cancer has nothing to do with our Provincial Refinery. I don't know what Mayor Chen means.
Your company's pollution control is not up to standard, so you have to re-upgrade the environmental protection equipment. Before the pollution control reaches the standard, you must temporarily stop production to prevent further pollution. " Chen Xing glanced at Xiao Longbo.
"Mayor Chen, do you know how much loss will be caused by stopping production for a day?" Xiao Longbo's face remained calm, but his mouth was quite rude to Chen Xing. "Mayor Chen, unless there is an order from the Provincial government, it is impossible for us to temporarily stop production."
Xiao Longbo's meaning was undoubtedly clear. The Provincial Refinery was a provincial state-owned enterprise, and Nanzhou City had no control over it. Although Xiao Longbo was the main hall of an enterprise, it could not be compared with Chen Xing, the mayor of the main hall, but Xiao Longbo obviously had the confidence not to give face to Chen Xing. Except for the provincial leaders, Xiao Longbo was not afraid of the people in the city at all. Moreover, with the scale and background of the Provincial Refinery, he was not afraid that Chen Xing would dare to take action.
"President Xiao, do you think the lives and property of the people are more important or the production of the enterprise?" Chen Xing questioned Xiao Longbo.
"I am the manager of the enterprise. For me, it is my duty to think for the enterprise." Xiao Longbo said calmly.
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