Chapter 49 Chapter Forty-Nine

As soon as he entered the office in the morning, Pei Yihong called to report the situation. He said that an old comrade who retired from the national ministries and commissions had some different views on the equity treatment plan of Weiye International. He believed that there was no policy basis for rewarding Bai Yuanwei and the management with 20% shares. It is also inappropriate for Bai Yuanwei to continue to operate as a controlling shareholder with a minority stake, and criticize Hanjiang Province for taking a bad lead.Pei Yihong was very tactful, and his words were quite reserved. He didn't say who the retired old comrade was, but Zhao Anbang had already guessed that it was Governor Xu who had been transferred from the Han River in the early years.A while ago, Yu Huabei went to Beijing for a meeting, visited Governor Xu, and talked to Xu about Weiye International, which caught Xu's attention.Governor Xu also called him once, advising him to be cautious in his decision-making, but he said yes, but in fact he didn't take it seriously, what to do or what to do.

Pei Yihong didn't mean to blame him, and said clearly: "Anbang, don't think too much, I just talk to you and let you understand something! There is no turning back when the bow is opened. Now that the contract has been signed, It must be carried out!" Zhao Anbang said angrily: "Our Deputy Secretary Yu talked too fast. The matter of the Han River is also an economic work. What are he talking about with that old comrade! I don't say he has ulterior motives, at least he is making trouble? It depends on the burden It's not hard!" Pei Yihong said: "I also reminded Comrade Huabei. Comrade Huabei explained that he also mentioned it unintentionally. I didn't expect this old comrade to have such a strong reaction! Of course, Comrade Huabei also has some opinions."

Zhao Anbang complained: "If you want me to say, this is the essence of the problem! Old Pei, you know the situation best. At the beginning, Yu Huabei wanted Ma Da to host Weiye International. Isn't that a joke? I don't think we did anything wrong !" Pei Yihong said: "However, Anbang, the general direction is correct, which does not mean that there are no problems! Some problems still need to be paid attention to! Recently, there have been a lot of discussions about Weiye International and Bai Yuanwei in the society and in the government. The Weiye Holdings The speculation is in full swing, and it has become a hot spot in the stock market. I don’t think it’s a good thing! What should I do if it falls in the future? I don’t know much about the stock market. Let Lu Sheng and the others study it, and don’t give it to others!”

Zhao Anbang knew that Pei Yihong had good intentions, so he also said the truth, "Old Pei, you are right to remind me, I have been keeping an eye on Bai Yuanwei too! This Boss Bai is really a hot potato, if it doesn't work, just pick it up and let it cool off." talk later!" Pei Yihong was a little puzzled, "Hey, Anbang, what do you mean? You are not going to continue to execute the equity contract?" Zhao Anbang said: "Of course the contract must be implemented, but monitoring must be strengthened. I have explained to the Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission that we plan to send full-time supervisors who are proficient in business to Weiye International as soon as possible. Sun Lusheng, the chairman of the supervisory board, will also be in place immediately!" He thought After thinking about it, I added, "Besides, after Bai Yuanwei's troubles, I have a new idea: It seems that we can't give them 51% absolute controlling stake, we can only let them operate with a relative controlling stake!"

Pei Yihong pondered for a while, and asked uneasily, "If we do this, will we breach the contract?" Zhao Anbang said: "No, Bai Yuanwei's current equity is 43%, and the 8% has not been transferred yet!" Pei Yihong understood, "Okay, okay, Anbang, I agree with your idea! The 8% of the equity can be considered for disposal of relevant investment companies in our province or companies that can be influenced by us. Bai Yuanwei cheated, and we will unite this Part of the equity is restricted! In this way, this Weiye International can exert its vitality without losing control!"

Zhao Anbang said with a little self-mockery: "Yeah, doing this can also block the mouths of some comrades!" Putting down the phone, Zhao Anbang was in a good mood and became depressed. Zhao Anbang was angry with North China and Governor Xu, and Bai Yuanwei.Bai Yuanwei is really not a worry-free guy, not only making waves in the stock market, but also making a name for himself in Wenshan, he has to be vigilant, this Boss Bai really caused trouble in Wenshan, and he will be in trouble again. Just as he was thinking about Wenshan, Wenshan's troubles came. The president of Shenggong Li arrived and talked about Wenshan's bankruptcy and debt evasion.

President Li was very rude. As soon as he sat down on the sofa, he went on and on: "Governor Zhao, the provincial party committee and the provincial government's strategic plan to integrate the economy and revitalize Wenshan, our banks understand very well and fully support it! However, Wenshan The revitalization of the Chinese government must not be based on the bankruptcy of our bank! The head office is very worried about the current trend of corporate bankruptcy and debt evasion in Wenshan, and requires us to report to you and the provincial government urgently and take measures to stop it! Otherwise, we will cooperate with the other three Big state-owned commercial banks, take concerted action to stop lending business to Wenshan!"

Zhao Anbang was startled, and couldn't help crying secretly: If there really is a situation where the banking industry forms an alliance and stops lending to Wenshan, then they will be passive!He knew that after the leadership of Shi Yanan and Qian Huiren took office, they made great efforts to integrate and planned to bankrupt a group of state-owned enterprises that were heavily indebted and irretrievable.Wenshan sent people to the province to report, and the provincial government agreed in principle.According to past experience, there will definitely be some tricks in this bankruptcy. Some companies are half bankrupt and half are kept, and there are indeed suspicions of taking the opportunity to evade debts.When the state-owned enterprise reform was carried out in Ningchuan in the past, Qian Huiren, the mayor in charge, had done this. He had quarreled with the relevant creditor banks, and he had come forward to mediate.However, at that time, the scale of Ningchuan's debt evasion was small, and Ningchuan's overall economic strength was relatively strong, and the bank was not so tough.

President Li is still calling: "Governor Zhao, I must solemnly report today: As of the end of last month, 45 large and medium-sized state-owned enterprises in Wenshan owed ICBC 2.98 billion in loans over the years, of which nearly 2 billion has already been paid." It has been in arrears for more than three years. As for the amount of funds owed to other brother banks, we don’t know, and it is estimated that it is not a small number! Once the bankruptcy and debt evasion wind blows, the situation will be unmanageable. All banks in Wenshan will go bankrupt, and the presidents will have to jump off the building!”

Zhao Anbang knew he was wrong, and although he was unhappy in his heart, he forced a smile on his face, "President Li, I really don't know what you said! However, since you said it today, I believe there is some basis for it. Let me make a statement first. State: If Wenshan really uses the name of bankruptcy this time to evade debts, the provincial government will definitely take it seriously and resolutely stop it!" Li Xingchang smiled wryly, "Governor Zhao, you don't know? Shi Yanan and Qian Huiren are both generals sent to Wenshan by your province. Which one is not a monkey on Huaguo Mountain? Who is not working hard to maintain Huaguo Mountain?" Benefit!"

Zhao Anbang pretended to be relaxed and joked: "According to what you said, I am still the Monkey King of Huaguo Mountain?" President Li rolled his eyelids, "Governor Zhao, I hope you don't become the Monkey King, we are all responsible to the country!" Zhao Anbang said with a smile: "President Li, don't worry, Hanjiang Province will never fail to become Huaguoshan. I am not a monkey king as the governor. When it comes to responsibilities to the country, my responsibilities may be greater than yours. !” After a short pause, he said softly and yet firmly, “I know what you said, the provincial government will take measures, and you, also help us with the work of the head office, don’t make it so tense, let alone Don’t engage in any banking alliances! I don’t really believe that China Construction Bank, Bank of China, and Agricultural Bank of China will definitely form an alliance with you! Wenshan currently owes some debts, but our province is a big economic province. Your four major state-owned banks will really shut down because of the problems in Wenshan. Abandon the entire Han River Province?" Only then did President Li soften, "Governor Zhao, that's not what I mean, I'm jumping over the wall in a hurry!" Zhao Anbang half-truthfully said: "Don't jump, don't jump, it's not worth the injury, we just take it seriously!" After seeing off Xingchang Li, he was about to call Shi Yanan to find out the details of Wenshan's bankruptcy and debt evasion, when Director Lin of the First Division of the Secretary suddenly knocked on the door and came in.Zhao Anbang noticed that the young man was in a hurry, his face was not quite right, and it seemed that something unexpected happened, so he put down the phone in his hand and asked, "Xiao Lin, what's wrong with you? What happened?" Director Lin reported: "Governor Zhao, we... our old secretary, Comrade Liu Huanzhang, passed away suddenly!" Zhao Anbang was stunned for a moment, "What? What? This... When did this happen? Huh?" Director Lin said: "Just an hour ago, Secretary Pei and Deputy Secretary Yu have rushed to the hospital!" Zhao Anbang still didn't quite believe it, and said in a daze, "How...how is this possible? I met Mr. Huan three days ago. The old man was in good spirits. He chatted with me so much, and...he said he wanted to Let's go to Ningchuan to have a look!" Director Lin said: "Director Liu of the General Office of the Provincial Party Committee said on the phone that at around midnight last night, the old secretary's condition suddenly reversed and he fell into a coma. He woke up for a while in the morning, passed out again at noon, and never woke up again... " Zhao Anbang waved his hand and interrupted Director Lin, "Stop talking, let's go, go to the hospital immediately!" Director Lin still followed behind and reported: "Director Liu said on the phone that Secretary Pei and Secretary Yu are coming back from the hospital soon, and they want to study the funeral of the old secretary. I want you to go... to Secretary Pei!" Zhao Anbang has already walked out the door, "Tell Director Liu, I will go to the hospital to say goodbye to Mr. Huan first, and then go to the provincial party committee!" Sitting in his special car and rushing all the way to the hospital, the voice and smile of the old Provincial Party Secretary Liu Huanzhang appeared in front of his eyes from time to time, superimposed on the bustling street scene that kept flashing outside the car window.Zhao Anbang couldn't help feeling sore and unbearable. Although the death of the old secretary was expected, he still felt that it was a bit sudden, and he couldn't accept it emotionally for a while. The old secretary is a mountain, a huge monument with strange peaks that once supported the political sky of the Han River!Because of such an enlightened, magnanimous, mature leader full of political wisdom, a large number of pioneering cadres, including him and Pei Yihong, have stood out one by one in the ups and downs of more than two decades. Only then have today's great situation.In a sense, the old secretary is actually the political backer of him and a large number of cadres in Hanjiang Province, not only the backer of him and Pei Yihong, but also the backer of North China.Of course, Yu Huabei would not admit it. From Yu Huabei's point of view, the old secretary was a master at playing political chess, and letting him come up in Yu Huabei was nothing more than a political balancing act. In fact, there is nothing wrong with this. A leader who is in a high position and controls the overall situation must of course practice political art and leadership art, and if necessary, he must also engage in some political balance. This is determined by the complexity of China's national conditions, political conditions, and reform process.Zhao Anbang believes that the cleverness of the former secretary of the provincial party committee is that no matter what kind of complicated background, he clearly knows which chess piece should be placed in which position. It is worth pondering to arrange and use it again and again.Past facts have fully proved that the old secretary is a rigorous and realistic politician. This politician has never imagined that the road to reform and opening up will be smooth sailing.It is also because of this that during the long years when the old secretary was in charge of Hanjiang Province, the Provincial Party Committee was able to plan strategies in the wind and rain, and make decisions before the thunder fell, which made the pace of reform in Hanjiang Province advance and retreat, back and forth, Always maintain a spiral upward. Now that Mr. Huan is gone, the magnificent history represented by the old man has also come to an end. Will Huan Lao go away in peace?Probably not.The era of this old man is over, but the reform practice and reform history of an economically large province is not over. There are too many things that make Huan Lao feel at ease!The last time Huan Lao talked to him, he also talked about Ning Chuan, worried that some comrades would pay the price for corruption.Huan Lao's worries are not unfounded, the party is indeed constantly paying the price for corruption.Huan Lao was very worried about Qian Huiren. It could be seen that the old man had complicated feelings and had the same unspeakable difficulties as him.Corruption must of course be fought against, and the elderly are also afraid that some good cadres who work so hard will shed blood and tears under the banner of fighting corruption.Now, Huan Lao left before Qian Huiren's problem was exposed, which may be a good thing.No matter how many doubts there were, the facts that the old man saw before his death were still bright: from Qiu Shaoxiong and Shao Zexing, to him and Shao Zexing, to Wang Rucheng and Qian Huiren, the three Ningchuan party and government officials appointed by him and the former provincial party committee It should be a consolation to the elderly that the team did not fall into the corruption issue... Just as he was thinking wildly, his cell phone rang suddenly, and it was Qian Huiren who called! Qian Huiren asked on the phone: "Governor Zhao, why...how did you hear that Huan Lao passed away?" Zhao Anbang said as calmly as possible: "Yes, that's what happened today. I'm rushing to the hospital!" Qian Huiren was silent for a moment, sighed and said: "Governor Zhao, you know my feelings for Huanlao, I want to come to the provincial capital right away to say goodbye to Huanlao, and also report to you about Wenshan's work. Not free?" Zhao Anbang thought for a while, and said calmly, "Don't be in such a hurry, right? The provincial party committee and the provincial government are going to hold a farewell ceremony for the body, probably in the next few days. Would you like to come back then?" He instinctively Feeling that what Qian Huiren wanted to talk to him about was not about work, he asked, "Huiren, what do you want to report? Is it something personal?" Qian Huiren admitted it, and stammered: "Governor Zhao, I...I want to talk to you about Panpan!" The anger in Zhao Anbang's heart suddenly jumped up: "I know about this, what's there to talk about?!" Qian Huiren said: "Governor Zhao, I...I know you will definitely scold me, and I want your old leader to scold me, you...you have never scolded me or looked for me, I... ...I'm really... really thoughtful!" Zhao Anbang said meaningfully: "Fatty Qian, I don't bother to scold you now, just do it yourself!" Qian Huiren said dejectedly: "Governor Zhao, no, I...I'll resign, I told Rucheng a long time ago!" Zhao Anbang deliberately asked: "Are you resigning just because of Panpan? Do you, comrade, have a guilty conscience?" Qian Huiren spoke very hard, "Governor Zhao, I have no guilt, really! Except for Panpan, they will never do anything about me in North China. Let me once again assure your old leader: I am economically It is innocent, neither corrupt nor bribery! I guess Yu Huabei or Secretary Pei will talk to you soon to clarify my question!" Zhao Anbang thought, the problem with you fat man is not simply corruption and bribery, you can fool Yu Huabei, but you can't fool me!But he couldn't say it, he just said: "That's good, that's good, then you don't have to come to see me, if you want to resign, you can resign and report to the provincial party committee yourself!" The voice suddenly raised an octave, "Fatty Qian, you know what you did, I think you'd better wait for the provincial party committee to withdraw!" After finishing speaking, he closed the phone fiercely. At this time, the special car had arrived at the gate of the Provincial People's Hospital and stopped slowly. Zhao Anbang managed to calm down, and slowly got out of the car...