Zeng Ping walked in front of Chen Xing in silence. Although he had only been in contact with Chen Xing for a few days, based on his understanding of Chen Xing's character, Zeng Ping also expected that Chen Xing was a person who liked to bite hard bones and treated the Provincial Refining Corporation the same as other enterprises. At this time, Chen Xing's order was reasonable and expected. Zeng Ping was now wondering whether Chen Xing could really bite hard bones like the Provincial Refining Corporation. Zeng Ping didn't have any hope at all if the Environmental Protection Bureau came forward. Xiao Longbo, the General Manager of the Provincial Refining Corporation, was a department official himself. Even if this department was the main department of an enterprise, it was not his place to act wildly in front of Xiao Longbo. Even a private enterprise like Dongcheng Chemical Industry dared to look down on the Environmental Protection Bureau, let alone the Provincial Refining Corporation.
Just when Zeng Ping was thinking about it, Chen Xing's mobile phone rang. When he took out his mobile phone and saw that it was Lu Ming, the top secret of the Provincial government, Chen Xing was slightly stunned and immediately picked up the phone.
Secretary Zhang. Chen Xing smiled and took the initiative to speak. The Prime Minister was a Level Seven official and the secretary of the Provincial Governor. Chen Xing also had to take the initiative to express his goodwill.
Mayor Chen, the Provincial Governor wants you to come to the Provincial government now. Zhang Luming spoke to Chen Xing on the phone. His tone was normal and no emotional fluctuations could be heard.
Secretary Zhang, do you know what it is? Chen Xing's heart skipped a beat. Just now, he was about to attack the Provincial Refining Corporation in the industrial area, and now the Provincial Government called him. It was not long ago. It was hard for Chen Xing not to connect it with what had just happened.
I don't know the specific details, but Mayor Chen, you'd better come as soon as possible. Zhang Luming smiled.
Well, I'll be there right away. Chen Xing nodded. After putting away his phone, he subconsciously glanced in the direction of the industrial district. His brows furrowed into a deep frown as he felt a sense of irritation in his heart.
Director Zeng, do as I say first. There will definitely be resistance, but the Environmental Protection Bureau should show the courage it should have. Chen Xing turned his head and said to Zeng Ping. He wanted to go to Big Head Village to visit the villagers, but now he had to go to the Provincial Government first.
Okay. Zeng Ping nodded decisively, as if he was absolutely obedient to Chen Xing's instructions, but he was secretly nervous. He had no confidence at all to make the Provincial Refining Corporation cooperate, unless Chen Xing had communicated with the leaders of the Provincial Government. In that case, the Provincial Refining Corporation might cooperate. Otherwise, he was just the director of the Environmental Protection Bureau. It was hard to say whether the boss of the Provincial Refining Corporation would pay attention to him. But difficult as it was, Zeng Ping also knew that this was not the time to complain to Chen Xing, let alone make excuses. Since Chen Xing asked him to do it, he would do it. It was one thing to do it, but it was another thing to succeed. As long as he did it, and the Provincial Refining Corporation did not cooperate, it was none of his business. At that time, he could also explain to Chen Xing.
After giving instructions to Zeng Ping, Chen Xing was about to leave. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Zhou Fangyu and the others behind him. Chen Xing stopped for a moment. Director Zhou, don't forget to set an example later. Hold a grand fundraising ceremony in your financial system as soon as possible. I believe the villagers will be grateful to you in the future.
No, no, the villagers should be grateful to you, Mayor Chen. It is the villagers' real blessing to have a Mayor Chen who loves the people like his own children. Zhou Fangyu gave a hollow laugh. It sounded like he was flattering Chen Xing, but Zhou Fangyu's expression and tone were strange.
Chen Xing ignored Zhou Fangyu. He was still in a hurry to go to the Provincial Government. The Governor Shun Baolai must have something to do with the Provincial Refining Corporation. Even if Chen Xing did not want to go, he had to go. He did not dare to look down on the Governor.
Where was Chen Xing going in a hurry? Was there a call from the higher-ups? Wu Desheng whispered to Chen Ronggui.
"I don't know. Maybe it's true. Hey, let's just wait and watch the show. Mayor Li wants to see the fight between Chen Xing and the Provincial Refining Corporation. Let's just watch the show." Chen Ronggui shook his head calmly. Even if Zeng Ping really asked the Provincial Refining Corporation to stop production, he was not in a hurry. If Zeng Ping really had the ability to do so, he would have to admire Zeng Ping. He was at the same level as Zeng Ping, but he did not take Zeng Ping seriously at all. In his eyes, only the director of a big bank bureau like Zhou Fangyu was qualified to be on an equal footing with him. He could offend anyone but the God of Fortune.
Chen Xing did not know what Chen Ronggui and Wu Desheng were gossiping about. After getting in the car, Chen Xing told the driver, Li Yong, to drive as fast as possible to the Provincial Government.
When he arrived at the Provincial Government, it was almost noon. Chen Xing trotted into the elevator. When he reached the fifth floor of the Provincial Shun Baolai, Zhang Luming was already waiting for him in the corridor. Mayor Chen was here. Zhang Luming smiled at Chen Xing.
"Sorry to trouble you, Secretary Zhang." Chen Xing nodded and entered the office of the Shun Baolai under the guidance of Zhang Luming.
At this time, Shun Baolai was standing by the window. Hearing the noise coming from the door, Shun Baolai knew that Chen Xing had come in. He saw clearly that Chen Xing got out of the car just now. Chen Xing did not turn his head back. Shun Baolai said lightly, "Chen Xing is here. Take a seat."
"Little Zhang, pour a glass of water for Mayor Chen." Shun Baolai said.
Without the instruction of Shun Baolai, Zhang Luming had already picked up a disposable cup and poured water for Chen Xing. After bringing it to Chen Xing, Zhang Luming quickly left the office and closed the door.
Chen Xing picked up the cup and took a sip. He quietly looked at the back of Shun Baolai. Chen Xing thought to himself, "The reason why Shun Baolai asked me to come here today is probably to confirm my speculation."
"Chen Xing, did you just go to Nangang District?" With his hands behind his back, Shun Baolai turned around and slowly walked to Chen Xing. He had the dignified look of a leader.
"Well, the Cancer Village in Harbor Town of Nangang District. Governor, you should have heard of it." "As expected," Chen Xing said to himself. He quickly threw out his words to avoid being more passive later.
"Yes, I have heard of it. But the situation of the villagers may not be caused by the pollution of the industrial district. We can't make all the enterprises in the industrial district stop business for rectification. Comrade Chen Xing, have you thought about the economic losses caused by this?" Shun Baolai kept an eye on Chen Xing. From the subtle change in the way he addressed Chen Xing, it could be seen that he was trying to teach Chen Xing a lesson.
"Governor, if the villagers only have cancer individually, then it may be because of the individual. But with so many people having cancer, it can't be a personal problem." Chen Xing frowned. At this moment, Chen Xing deeply felt that the importance of the so-called economic development from the top was greater than the importance of life. In the eyes of the majority of the leaders, economic development was more important than the value of life. As long as it was not their own family's life, many people would not really pay attention. They said that people were the foundation, but in the end, economic development was the foundation.
"You are right. So many people have cancer because of the pollution caused by the industrial district. We can't deny this. If there is a mistake, we should face it and not avoid it." Shun Baolai nodded, seemingly agreeing with Chen Xing's words. But then, Shun Baolai suddenly changed the topic. "We need to pay attention to the existence of the problem and find ways to solve it, but we can't cut it all. You want all the enterprises to stop business for rectification. As the mayor, you are happy, and the people also cheer. But have you ever thought about it from the perspective of the enterprises? This topic could affect the overall situation of Nanzhou City's investment.
"Governor, what do you mean?" A trace of helplessness flashed across Chen Xing's face.
"I don't mean anything. It was just my personal opinion. The province will not arbitrarily interfere with the decision-making of the city. The city has its own decision-making power." Shun Baolai glanced at Chen Xing. He wanted to see how Chen Xing would react.
"Governor, I think the problem of the industrial district's pollution can't be delayed any longer. The temper of the enterprises is spoiled by our local government. They think that we don't dare to take action, so they don't care about the city's order to rectify. This kind of atmosphere can't be allowed to continue, or the government will lose its prestige." Chen Xing and Shun Baolai looked at each other and gritted his teeth.
"You are right, but you have to know that our government wants to create a good development environment for enterprises and promote the local economic development. When the economy is developed, the people will benefit in the end." Shun Baolai said disapprovingly.
"Governor, it is necessary to create a good development environment for enterprises, but it shouldn't be at the cost of indulging the enterprises and sacrificing the lives of the people. Economic development is important, but the interests of the people can't be ignored." Chen Xing restrained his emotions and said calmly.
"You are right. The interests of the people can't be ignored. Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it." Shun Baolai smiled. "Comrade Chen Xing, in fact, our views on the general direction are the same. It's just that there are some differences on the details." "By the way, Comrade Chen Xing, Song Zhengming from Nangang has come to the province crying and asking for support. Nangang is about to cry because of the project approved by the Development and Reform Commission. You should put down your work in the city and go to the capital with Song Zhengming. See if you can use your connections in the capital to help Nangang. If the approval is approved by the Development and Reform Commission, Nanzhou City will benefit the most."
Chen Xing was stunned for a moment. His eyes stayed on Shun Baolai's face for a moment, then quickly moved away. In such a short moment, Chen Xing already understood what Shun Baolai meant. Shun Baolai wanted him to temporarily leave Nanzhou for a few days. This disguised message was that Shun Baolai was dissatisfied with his tough attitude in the petrochemical zone.
Song Zhengming, whom Shun Baolai mentioned, was the chairman and general manager of the Nanzhou State Steel Plant (commonly known as Nangang). Like the Provincial Petroleum Refining Company, Nangang was also a state-owned enterprise directly under the Provincial government. Compared to the Provincial Petroleum Refining Company, Nangang could be said to be a veteran. The Provincial Petroleum Refining Company was jointly funded by the province and China Petrochemical Corporation after the establishment of the Nanzhou Petrochemical Zone. It had only been a decade. Nangang was a state-owned enterprise with a history of 30 to 40 years. It had always been an enterprise that the province paid attention to and supported. If it wasn't for the continuous decline of Nangang's profits in recent years, Nangang would still be the boss of the provincial state-owned enterprises.
Governor, when will the people from Nangang leave? Chen Xing raised his head and looked at Shun Baolai. He couldn't go against Shun Baolai's orders. Shun Baolai asked him to go to the capital to make connections. Although Chen Xing had his own thoughts, he didn't question it at all. Instead, he put on a posture of obedience. Just now, he showed his firm attitude in dealing with the pollution of the Petrochemical Zone. However, after all, Chen Xing didn't want to have a direct conflict with Shun Baolai. That wasn't a wise move.
Song Zhengming just left my office and almost refused to leave. I told him that this time, you should go to the capital with him to make connections. He was only willing to leave after I told him. For the sake of the project approval from the National Development and Reform Commission, Song Zhengming is also very anxious. He even dared to be angry with me. Later, you can contact him. Both of you can discuss the time. Shun Baolai smiled. He was very satisfied with Chen Xing's attitude.
That's good. I'll contact Manager Song later. Chen Xing nodded.
If there's nothing else, you can go do your work. Go to the capital with Song Zhengming as soon as possible. This time, if Nangang can get the approval from the National Development and Reform Commission, it will not only be of great significance to Nanzhou City, but also to the whole province. Shun Baolai said to Chen Xing.
Chen Xing nodded in agreement with Shun Baolai's words. He stood up and said, "Governor, I'll go do my work first."
After leaving Shun Baolai's office, Chen Xing rubbed his stiff face. Just now, when facing Shun Baolai, Chen Xing was smiling against his will. He was unhappy, so he could only squeeze out a smile and pretend to be natural. Although this was not difficult for Chen Xing, the muscles on his face were almost numb from smiling.
After entering the elevator, Chen Xing recalled the conversation with Shun Baolai just now. He was certain that Shun Baolai was not satisfied with him. Secondly, he wanted to use his connections in the capital to help with public relations and try to get the approval from the National Development and Reform Commission. To put it bluntly, Shun Baolai was afraid of the connections behind him, but he still wanted to use the connections behind him. Otherwise, based on his attitude towards the petrochemical industry zone, Shun Baolai would have criticized him forcefully instead of expressing his dissatisfaction tactfully. Obviously, Shun Baolai wanted to kill two birds with one stone by doing this. He hoped that Chen Xing would be tactful, and he also hoped that he could make use of his connections.
After all, "people-oriented" was just empty talk. In the eyes of most officials, the weight of GDP still exceeded the immediate interests of the people. Chen Xing sighed helplessly. At the end of the day, it was actually the problem of the whole system.
Just as he got into the car, Chen Xing wanted to call Song Zhengming. He had not met the head of Nangang Group, but he had Song Zhengming's phone number in his work directory. Before he started dialing, his phone rang.
Mayor, the Provincial Refining and Chemical Industry Association has chased the people from the Environmental Protection Bureau out. No matter what we say, it's useless. Zeng Ping complained to Chen Xing over the phone. This result was already expected. Other than being angry, there was nothing the staff could do. They could not really have a conflict with the people from the Provincial Refining and Chemical Industry Association. If that happened, they might be punished.
Where are the people from the Public Security Bureau? Where are they? Chen Xing said angrily.
The people from the Public Security Bureau did not dare to do anything. They said that without the orders from above, they did not dare to arrest people. Zeng Ping smiled bitterly. He could not command the people from the Public Security Bureau. Even if he could command them, he did not dare to order them to arrest people. At this moment, Zeng Ping even secretly rejoiced in his heart. Fortunately, he could not command them. If he could command them, it would be difficult for him to explain in front of Chen Xing.
Chen Xing frowned tightly. He heard the news as soon as he came out of the office of the Shun Baolai. Even if he had guessed that the Provincial Refining and Chemical Industry Association would not cooperate, Chen Xing did not expect that they would dare to drive people out.
Who is the person in charge of the Public Security Bureau? Let him answer the phone. I will tell him personally. Chen Xing said to Zeng Ping.
Soon, Zeng Ping gave the phone to another person. The person who led the team to cooperate with the Environmental Protection Bureau was Huang Shenghui, a deputy director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau who was in charge of public security. At this moment, Huang Shenghui took the phone and immediately greeted respectfully, Mayor Chen.
When the Environmental Protection Bureau is carrying out its work, as long as someone dares to stop and show a confrontational attitude, no matter who it is, the Public Security Bureau will arrest them. Chen Xing did not ask who the person was and directly ordered.
Mayor Chen, will this cause a bad influence? Huang Shenghui hesitated for a moment.
Our law enforcement officers were driven out. This is a really bad influence. What prestige will the government have in the future? Chen Xing said angrily. Seeing that the other party did not respond for a while, Chen Xing suppressed his anger. Why? My words can't command you?
No, no. Huang Shenghui was shocked and hurriedly denied it. Mayor Chen, I will resolutely carry out your order.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Xing frowned again. His order was contrary to the intention of Shun Baolai. However, Shun Baolai did not express it clearly, so he could pretend that he did not understand. Since Shun Baolai could be dissatisfied with him and wanted to use his relationship with him, he could also play another trick in private while catering to Shun Baolai. As long as he did not contradict the other party in front of Shun Baolai, he would not have an open conflict with the other party.
Before he had time to stop, the phone rang again. It was a strange number. However, Chen Xing felt that it was a little familiar at first glance. He turned his head and looked at the phone book in his hand. Who else could it be but Song Zhengming?
Mayor Chen, I hope I didn't disturb your work. As soon as the phone was connected, Song Zhengming's voice came through. He had always wanted to find time to visit Mayor Chen, but he had no time. Recently, he had been running around in the capital and just came back two days ago. Today, he took the liberty to call Mayor Chen. He hoped Mayor Chen would forgive him. Song Zhengming was very polite. In fact, he knew that Chen Xing had just come out of the office of Shun Baolai.
I just came out from Governor Shun's office. Governor Shun told me to actively cooperate with you to run the project in the capital. When you think it is suitable, we can meet at the airport directly. We can save as much time as possible. Chen Xing said with a smile.
"What Mayor Chen said is very true. Now, time is money. Several big steel projects have been approved, but the application of our Nangang Iron and Steel Group has not been approved yet. I am so anxious." Song Zhengming deeply agreed with Chen Xing's words. He was even more surprised by Chen Xing's vigorous and decisive attitude. However, this was exactly what Song Zhengming wanted. Song Zhengming didn't care about anything else and said with a smile, "There is a flight to the capital at 3 pm. Why don't we take the flight at 3 pm? That's fine.
Time is money. Anyway, Governor Shun has given me the order. I will try my best to cooperate with you.
No, Mayor Chen, please don't say that. I don't deserve it. We should say that we are working hand in hand. " Song Zhengming smiled. The hidden meaning in his words was that he didn't think that he was one level lower than Chen Xing. Although he was only the main manager of a large state-owned enterprise, with the scale of Nangang Iron and Steel Group, Song Zhengming was confident that he could get a real power in the local government. He wouldn't be demoted. Song Zhengming also had a hidden card. He had a good personal relationship with Governor Shun Baolai, but not many people knew about this relationship. Chen Xing didn't know that his short interaction with Song Zhengming had left a good impression on Song Zhengming. In turn, Song Zhengming praised Chen Xing in the Shun Baolai, which indirectly affected Shun Baolai's impression of Chen Xing. It had to be said that many things had their own destiny.
Manager Song, shall we meet in the afternoon? Chen Xing said with a smile.
Okay, see you in the afternoon. Song Zhengming nodded with a smile.
After setting a time with Song Zhengming, Chen Xing asked Li Yong to drive away from the Provincial government. He thought that Song Zhengming would leave tomorrow at the latest, but he didn't expect that he would be in such a hurry. When Shun Baolai said that Song Zhengming was anxious, Chen Xing believed him.
After thinking for a while, Chen Xing made a phone call. "Miss Lin, are you free at noon to meet me?"
"Yes, of course I'm free. As long as Mayor Chen calls, I'm free at any time." Lin Hong sounded surprised.
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