It was not an exaggeration to say that the Mountain section of the Wangnan Expressway passed through lofty mountains and lofty ridges. It stretched between mountains and rivers. Driving on the expressway, there were mountains and rivers on both sides. This was a true portrayal of the Mountain Gaze Expressway. After passing Northern Yuan, the terrain gradually became flat, and the scenery on both sides of the road was different. After more than three hours of travel, they had entered the territory of Nanzhou. The terrain was open and flat. On both sides of the road, they could see dense houses, many of which were three-story Western-style buildings.
The countryside was the place that best reflected the level of economic development of a city. Compared with Mountain Gaze and Nanzhou, the gap between the two was obvious. Most of the villages in Wangshan City were still the kind of houses with civil structures built in the early years. Brick houses could only be built by people with good family conditions.
There was a gap of at least ten years. Chen Xing had been looking out the window and suddenly blurted out.
Secretary, what? Huang Jianghua was stunned. Chen Xing's words came out of nowhere and confused him.
I said the gap between Mountain Gaze and Nanzhou was at least ten years. Chen Xing's face was solemn. This was without taking into account the factor of the gap in the development of the two places in the future. If Mountain Gaze continued to develop at the current speed, the gap of ten years would become wider and wider.
Secretary, let me say something that I shouldn't say. The development idea of the province is to give priority to the development of Nanzhou. They have invested a large amount of financial funds in Nanzhou, but there is little support for other prefectures and cities outside Nanzhou. Now the development of different regions in the province is particularly unbalanced. I wonder if the development idea of the province is a little biased? Huang Jianghua said cautiously. As a secretary, he shouldn't have criticized the main leader of the province. But now that his relationship with Chen Xing was much closer than before, Huang Jianghua spoke more boldly.
It's hard to say if the provincial government's development idea is right or not, but the provincial government's idea should be the same as the Chief Designer's idea of getting rich first and then getting rich later. First, they should concentrate their advantages to develop Nanzhou, then they should display Nanzhou's radiating effect as the provincial capital's central city, driving the development of the surrounding areas. I think the provincial government might have made this decision with this idea in mind. Chen Xing said. He knew that only Fu Youjun and Shun Baolai could decide the direction of the major decisions of the province. Maybe Fu Youjun and Shun Baolai had the same idea on this point, which was why Nanhai Province had its current economic structure.
After a simple discussion, neither of them went further. Huang Jianghua didn't dare to criticize. As the former mayor of Nanzhou, Chen Xing naturally had some feelings for Nanzhou. Whether the decision of the province was right or not, Chen Xing, as a former leader of Nanzhou, wouldn't say anything.
When the car entered the downtown area of Nanzhou, Chen Xing looked at the familiar roads and streets and then looked at the time. It was past 12 o 'clock. In the morning, they had set off from Mountain Gaze at eight o' clock and stopped on the highway to rest for a while. More than four hours had passed. Chen Xing shook his head helplessly. It was really troublesome to come to Nanzhou from Mountain Gaze.
"Let's go to lunch first." Chen Xing looked at the time and said.
He took Li Yong and Huang Jianghua to Jindu Hotel for lunch. Huang Ming wasn't there, so Chen Xing had a simple lunch. It was still early to work in the afternoon, so he rested for a while in the hotel and then went to the Provincial government. Because he had made an appointment in advance, after Chen Xing arrived, Zhang Luming, the secretary of the Governor Shun Baolai, was waiting for Chen Xing outside the office. Seeing Chen Xing, Zhang Luming greeted him with a smile. Secretary Chen was here.
Secretary Zhang. Chen Xing nodded at the secretary with a smile. The Prime Minister's doorstep was a Grade-7 official. He couldn't afford to look down on the provincial governor's secretary.
The governor is waiting for you inside. Please go in. Zhang Luming smiled.
Okay, thank you, Secretary Zhang. Chen Xing nodded to Zhang Luming.
After knocking on the door, Chen Xing walked in. The Governor Shun Baolai was immersed in his work. When he saw Chen Xing come in, he stopped his work, got up, and walked out from behind his desk. "Comrade Chen Xing is here. Please take a seat."
Chen Xing nodded slightly, glanced at the Governor Shun Baolai, and then sat down cautiously. Although the Governor Shun Baolai seemed to have a good attitude, Chen Xing knew that the top leader of the Provincial government wasn't as friendly to him as he appeared on the surface.
"You just arrived in Mount Wang. How's the work going?" The Governor Shun Baolai asked calmly.
"Fortunately, the economy of Mount Wang is relatively backward, so I can only ask for support from the provincial government." Chen Xing smiled. In front of the Governor Shun Baolai, Chen Xing felt that it was better to tell the truth than to beat around the bush.
"Huh?" The Governor Shun Baolai raised his head and looked at Chen Xing.
"Governor Shun, there are specific problems and difficulties in Mount Wang. I've been in Mount Wang for less than half a month, and the deepest feeling I have is the lack of money. After prohibiting the grass-roots government from arbitrarily charging fees to the people, I can't do anything about the huge financial gap. I can only come to the provincial government for support." Chen Xing shook his head and smiled bitterly.
Charging fees to the people? Tell me the specific situation. The Governor Shun Baolai looked serious.
The grass-roots government lacks funds and will charge the people in some ways. This is a very common problem in Mount Wang. This kind of violation can't be allowed to continue … Chen Xing gave a general idea of the situation.
This is a typical abuse of power by the grass-roots government. The Governor Shun Baolai scolded softly.
"Governor Shun, now our city has issued a document to strictly prohibit this kind of situation, but the problem has also arisen. As a matter of fact, the cadres at the lower levels have come here to complain about being poor and asking for money, and there is indeed a lack of funds allocated by the city. Now I can only come to the provincial government to ask for money to solve the urgent situation." Chen Xing said helplessly. As he spoke, he was also observing the Governor Shun Baolai's expression. Whether or not to give the funds depended on the Governor Shun Baolai's words. Chen Xing didn't have much confidence. He and the Governor Shun Baolai didn't have much contact, and their relationship wasn't very good. For the Governor of the provincial government, Chen Xing really couldn't figure out the other party's thoughts.
The Governor Shun Baolai didn't speak, but frowned slightly. Wangshan City was poor. There was no need for Chen Xing to say more. Wangshan City's economic ranking was the last in the province every year, and its per capita annual income was also the last place every year. The Governor Shun Baolai was not completely unaware of the economic situation of Wangshan City.
It was not impossible for the provincial government to give them funds, but the problem of Wangshan City could not be solved with one or two funds. If they gave them money this time, the next time they ran to the provincial government for money, wouldn't it be like a bottomless pit? Comrade Chen Xing, the provincial government transferred you to Wangshan because they have high hopes for you. As soon as you arrived in Wangshan, you faced difficulties. This is the problem of long-term poverty in Wangshan, and it has nothing to do with you. So this time you came to ask for help, the provincial government can give you funds as a support for your work in Wangshan. But this is the only time. Next time, if you still need funds, you don't have to come. The problems in the future will need you, the new secretary, to find a way to solve them.
Governor Shun, don't tell me it's a one-time deal to allocate funds? Chen Xing looked at the Governor Shun Baolai eagerly. Although the Governor Shun Baolai's words had made him a little happy, no one would say no to money. If he could get more funds from the provincial government, why not?
Yes, it could only be a one-time deal. There would be no next time. The Governor Shun Baolai was amused by Chen Xing's words.
How much support can the provincial government give us this time? Chen Xing stared at the Governor Shun Baolai. He could only ask for funds once. Chen Xing hoped that the provincial government could be more generous this time.
I'll give you this amount. The Governor Shun Baolai raised two fingers and said, "I'll give it to you in the name of financial subsidies for poverty, and you're not allowed to talk about it everywhere. If other cities know about it and come to the provincial government for money, don't blame me for taking the money back."
"Governor Shun, no, no, we'll definitely keep our mouths shut." Chen Xing nodded repeatedly. Everyone understood the principle of making a fortune in silence. There were twelve cities in Tiannan Province, and Wangshan City was not the only poor place. Besides, rich places could also say that they were poor. If they all came to the provincial government for money, Chen Xing could also understand the Governor Shun Baolai's headache. At this time, he hurriedly promised. However, looking at the Governor Shun Baolai's two fingers, Chen Xing carefully asked, "Governor Shun, are you going to give us two billion yuan?
Two billion? How dare you think about it. It's already good enough that I didn't say that I would give you 20 million yuan. " The Governor Shun Baolai was so angry that he glared at Chen Xing.
"Governor Shun, this can only be a one-time deal, and the provincial government is only giving 200 million yuan. Isn't that too little?" Chen Xing smiled bitterly. In fact, when the Governor Shun Baolai raised two fingers, Chen Xing had already guessed that it was 200 million yuan. He didn't even need to think about it to know that it could not be two billion yuan. There was no such thing as a pie falling from the sky, but a crying child would get milk. Since the Governor Shun Baolai said that he would only give it once, Chen Xing had to find a way to ask for more.
Why, you think it's too little? Then you won't even have a penny. The Governor Shun Baolai stood up and also put on a posture of sending the guest off.
No, no, then 200 million yuan. Chen Xing had a smile on his face. A higher ranking official could crush a person to death, not to mention a higher ranking official by two ranks. The amount to be given to the Governor would be decided by the Governor Shun Baolai. Chen Xing also knew that he couldn't overdo it, or else he might not even have a penny later. The Governor Shun Baolai seemed to have the intention of deliberately alienating him, and Chen Xing would not invite a snub on himself.
I will ask the Ministry of Finance to transfer the money to you in the next few days. Remember, it is only this once. The Governor Shun Baolai took one last look at Chen Xing and walked towards his desk.
Got it. If there are any difficulties in the future, we will work hard to solve it ourselves. Chen Xing nodded helplessly. Looking at the Governor Shun Baolai's expression, Chen Xing said, "Governor Shun, then I will not disturb your work."
The Governor Shun Baolai waved his hand, and Chen Xing also left sensibly. After leaving the Governor Shun Baolai's office, Chen Xing couldn't help but look back again. After all, the Governor Shun Baolai was still at odds with him. However, the Governor was the governor of the province after all, and he had his own way of doing things. He would not deliberately make things difficult for him because of his personal subjective opinions. At least, he didn't feel it in the previous few times they met.
Thinking that although he could not ask for funds in the future, he had finally gained something this time. Before coming here, he was not sure that he could get the funds. Now he had 200 million yuan, which was not bad. At least it could solve the urgent need. Chen Xing knew that to solve the problem of Wangshan City, it was unrealistic to rely on the provincial government's funds.
Chen Xing left the Provincial government by car. Upstairs, the Governor Shun Baolai stood in front of the window and watched Chen Xing leave. There was not much smile on his face. He shook his head slightly. He personally admired Chen Xing, but unfortunately, his supporters in the central government were not on the same side as the Zhang family.
"Secretary, where are we going now?" Li Yong asked Chen Xing.
"To the Industrial Province." Chen Xing looked at the time again. He did not waste much time at the Shun Baolai's place. Going to the Provincial Bank now was a bit early than the time he had agreed with the provincial branch president, Shen Qing 'an. But it was better to go early than late.
The Industrial Province Bank was located on Huaxing Street in Nanzhou City. It was also called Financial Street by the locals. There was no other reason. Almost half of the street was filled with financial institutions. Most of the provincial branches of state-owned banks in Nanhai were headquartered here.
As a regulatory unit, banks were financial units that held the money in their hands. They were undoubtedly the local god of wealth. A large part of the funds for local public infrastructure construction also came from bank credit. One of Chen Xing's biggest tasks in the province this time was to facilitate the cooperation between the Provincial Bank and Wangshan City.
As the president of the Provincial Bank, Shen Qing 'an was also a dignified official. After Chen Xing arrived, he also put on a polite attitude. Local leaders did not put on any airs when they met the people in charge of the banks. Basically, they all had a favor to ask of them.
Secretary Chen's presence today brings light to my humble dwelling. Shen Qing 'an smiled and shook hands with Chen Xing. His smile was extremely bright.
While exchanging greetings, he invited Chen Xing to sit down. Shen Qing 'an asked someone to pour tea for Chen Xing. His eyes swept over Chen Xing's face from time to time. Chen Xing, who had been transferred to Wangshan City as the Secretary, had come to visit him. Shen Qing' an did not believe that Chen Xing would be so free. The distance from Wangshan to Nanzhou was not close at all.
President Shen, our city plans to set up a tourism investment holding company and would like to cooperate with your Provincial Bank. I think President Shen should be interested. Chen Xing smiled.
Oh? When Shen Qing 'an heard Chen Xing's words, he thought to himself. He knew that Chen Xing had come for something.
The newly established tourism investment holding company will integrate the high-quality tourism resources in the city and vigorously promote them. I think Wangshan City is located on the border of Nanhai Province, and the surrounding area and the intersection of two provinces, so the tourism resources should be of great value. Chen Xing smiled. However, the newly established company needs the financial support of the bank, so we hope to cooperate with your Provincial Bank in all aspects.
Secretary Chen, this issue of cooperation is not something that we can decide in a few words in the office. The bank will conduct an advance investigation and risk assessment for any project. If we cooperate, I think we also need a process of in-depth understanding. Shen Qing 'an shrugged and did not put on a clear attitude of refusal. However, he could not agree to this kind of thing immediately.
Of course, on behalf of Wangshan, I welcome President Shen to Wangshan for an inspection. Chen Xing smiled. In addition to this, I also have one more thing to discuss with President Shen. Next year, I don't know if the Provincial Bank can provide Wangshan City with 10 billion yuan of credit support for key projects.
Shen Qing 'an raised his eyebrows and glanced at Chen Xing. There was a flash of surprise in his eyes. Chen Xing really dared to ask for 10 billion yuan.
Secretary Chen, I'm afraid this matter needs to be discussed in detail. Whether you can be given so much credit support is not entirely up to me. Shen Qing 'an smiled slightly.
I know. I'm just bringing it up now. We still have to talk about it in detail in the future. Chen Xing nodded. He knew that Shen Qing 'an's words were more like a formality. Chen Xing did not think much of it. If he could casually ask for 10 billion yuan, then as the secretary, he could directly go to the four major banks.
There was still a faint smile on Shen Qing 'an's face. Shen Qing' an's attitude towards local leaders had always been to avoid offending them if possible. Although the local government couldn't control the bank, Shen Qing 'an was well-versed in the art of moderation.
As they were talking, someone knocked on the door. Shen Qing 'an's assistant came in with a few documents and said, "President, there are a few urgent documents here that need your signature now.
Can't you see that I'm meeting a guest? " Shen Qing 'an frowned unhappily.
"President Shen, since you have something to do, I'll take my leave first." Chen Xing stood up and smiled. "President Shen, I'll hold a banquet at the Jindu Hotel tonight. Please do me the honor."
Shen Qing 'an was stunned when he heard this. He looked at Chen Xing.
He could not refuse, so he nodded and said, "I'll be on time tonight."
After sending Chen Xing off, Shen Qing 'an walked Chen Xing all the way to the elevator. After watching Chen Xing go down, Shen Qing' an walked back to his office. His assistant was still holding the documents in his hand. He did not put them on Shen Qing 'an's desk at all. The so-called urgent documents were nothing more than a show that Shen Qing' an had arranged in advance.
"President, that Secretary Chen is also here to ask for money, right?"
"What else can these local leaders come here for other than asking for money?" Shen Qing 'an shook his head. "This Secretary Chen is really good at asking for 10 billion yuan of credit next year. He really thinks that our bank is an ATM."
"In the eyes of these local leaders, our bank is their ATM." Shen Qing 'an's assistant laughed.
Shen Qing 'an smiled. The assistant was right. The relationship between the bank and the local government was inseparable. They had a lot of common interests.
"Dad, I think I saw Mayor Chen just now." A female voice came from outside the door. Before the person arrived, the voice arrived first.
Shen Qing 'an turned his head and saw that it was the president's daughter, Shen Huining. He took the documents and left first.
"Don't you have to work today? Why did you sneak into my office?" When Shen Qing 'an saw his daughter coming, a loving smile appeared on his face.
"I had nothing to do in the afternoon, so I secretly skipped work and came out." Shen Huining smiled playfully. "By the way, when I entered the elevator just now, I saw that the person who came out seemed to be Mayor Chen, didn't he?
He just went down, so you should have met him. " Shen Qing 'an nodded.
"Didn't Mayor Chen transfer to Mount Wang? Why did he come to see you?" Shen Huining went straight to the sofa and sat down. She crossed her legs and enjoyed the sofa in her father's office, which was more luxurious than the office of the director in her unit.
"What do you think the local cadres came to see me for? Money is all they want." Shen Qing 'an looked at his daughter with a smile. "You skipped work in the afternoon. Why did you come to see me?
"Dad, I haven't taken this year's annual leave yet. It's almost the end of the year. I have to take it as soon as possible. I'm going to travel abroad, so I came to ask you for this." Shen Huining giggled and made a gesture of counting money with her hands.
"You little girl, you only know how to ask me for money. Where did you spend your salary?" Shen Qing 'an scolded her with a smile.
"I usually buy clothes and eat, and I spend all my salary. I have to spend a lot of money on a trip abroad. Naturally, I can only ask you for money." Shen Huining said matter-of-factly. "You are my father."
"How can you be so thick-skinned when you want money? You are almost as shameless as Mayor Chen just now. You are asking for an exorbitant price." Shen Qing 'an smiled.
"Dad, Mayor Chen is my idol. You are not allowed to talk about him." Shen Huining pouted. "Look at him, he has become the mayor at such a young age. No, he is now the secretary of the Municipal Party Committee. How great is that? Look at our director, he is an old man in his fifties or sixties."
"Oh, an idol? Secretary Chen is going to treat me to dinner tonight. Do you want to follow him to get his autograph?" Shen Qing 'an teased his daughter.
"Really?" Shen Huining's eyes lit up.
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In Wangshan City, on the construction site of the old city renovation project in Jiangbin District, Zhang Lixing stood on the construction site with Bo Xiangtao, the Deputy Mayor of the Standing Committee. Next to them were the office director, Liang Jing, and a few other confidants. They stood on the second floor of the project headquarters and stared at the construction site that was being built day and night. Zhang Lixing frowned from time to time.
"Li Xing, you seem to have something on your mind." Bo Xiangtao glanced at Zhang Lixing. From the way he addressed Zhang Lixing, he could tell that the two of them were close.
Secretary Jianfei's death was too sudden and the new arrival of Chen Xing made him feel uneasy. Zhang Lixing looked a little gloomy.
It was impossible for him to change anything. Was he worrying about nothing now? Bo Xiangtao smiled and shook his head. The meeting yesterday should have already let Secretary Chen know that the old city renovation project could not be stopped. He probably wouldn't mention it again in the future. "Li Xing, I think you're worrying too much.
Sigh, if I hadn't secretly tripped him up this time and made his subordinates come to the city to complain about being poor, wouldn't this have happened? " Zhang Lixing thought to himself, Why do I feel that something is amiss about this matter?
Zhang Lixing didn't notice that when he said that, Liang Jing, who was behind him, was so scared that his legs were trembling. However, he forced himself to stand there calmly. "What's wrong?
"You wanted to trip him up, so you've achieved your goal. He's probably having a headache about money. His original intention of stopping the old city renovation project should be to save some financial funds, but since we're all against it, he gave up." I heard that he went to the province today to ask for money. I wonder if he'll be able to get it. Maybe he used to be the mayor of Nanzhou and has a lot of influence. He might really be able to get the funds. " Bo Xiangtao smiled.
"Let's hope so. If he gets the funds, it won't be a bad thing for us." Zhang Lixing laughed.
After laughing for a while, Zhang Lixing's face suddenly turned gloomy. Those residents who were going to be demolished had to be dealt with properly. Don't let Secretary Chen find out anything.
"Don't worry, they won't dare to say anything." Bo Xiangtao smiled sinisterly.
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