Chapter 45 Chapter Forty-Five

Cao Wucheng said: "Property preservation has already been proposed. Yesterday, six of my bank accounts were frozen by the Pailou District Court, Zhonglou District Court and a county court in Guangdong. The old pork suet in the meat joint factory was also blocked. .” Ma Mian asked with great concern: "How much money do you have in total on these six accounts?" Cao Wucheng immediately asked Ma Haohao: "Director Ma, you did this. Do you know how much money do you have?" Ma Haohao said: "There are still a lot of funds in the six accounts, a total of more than 1,000 miles. It is also my fault that I was a step late and did not withdraw the last 920 yuan from China CITIC Bank."

Cao Wucheng complained straight away: "Look, look, half a table of wine money was lost one step too late, it's true! ——It doesn't hurt to eat it, it's a pity to lose it!" Ma Mian smiled and said: "Okay, okay, Mr. Cao, it's interesting, very interesting to deal with a smart person like you. I believe our cooperation this time will be very successful." Cao Wucheng immediately said: "It's not this cooperation, but a long-term cooperation. I decided to hire two lawyers to be my perennial legal advisors. After this joint company goes bankrupt, I plan to set up another business company with a registered capital of 8 million. It is state-owned and a Sino-foreign joint venture. The name of the company has been decided, called 'DMT International Business Company'. The foreign party is a friend from Russia. He asked him to send some US dollars to check the capital, and then take the US dollars away. The company is still mine. .”

In this way, the two barristers Cao Wucheng and Niutou Mamian became close friends in times of need. Cao Wucheng is also considered a good friend. Before several courts could figure out the distribution of all his commodity warehouses, he took the first step and took away 10 12-inch black and white TV sets, two The projector was given to Niutau Mamian as a personal favor for helping. Niutou Mamian said that this kind of small black and white TV set and projector were outdated long ago and should be thrown away, but he still smiled and called a taxi to take them away. Things really went as expected, Cao Wucheng was the defendant in six lawsuits, four in mediation, and two lost.If the mediation was earlier, the creditor also got black and white TV, Korean projector and "Cyclops" tape recorder; if the mediation was later, the creditor had to transport the quartz stone from the Shengli Mine and the chewing gum produced in the United States in the 1970s.

The two winning companies in Guangdong and Shanghai were the worst. After winning the lawsuit, one company had no choice but to face a pile of low-quality fertilizers that were banned from sale by the state.The other company is facing the aged pork suet from the Pingchuan Meat Joint Factory.After the court unseals the inferior chemical fertilizer, it will be destroyed by the industrial and commercial quality inspection department; the old lard suet can be transported away, but the storage fee for more than two years must be paid by the winning party. It was twice the purchase price of lard suet, so I had to give up.As a result, the two companies won the lawsuit, but both lost money, and each took the purchase invoices for inferior chemical fertilizers and lard suet to go back to offset the accounts.

Under the instruction of Niutou Mamian, Cao Wucheng voluntarily withdrew the two lawsuits that Cao Wucheng sued others, and stopped fighting for the time being.The reason is that even if the battle is won, the money and things to come will not fall into the hands of Cao Wucheng, and the companies in Guangdong and Shanghai will still have to use it to pay off the debt. As soon as Cao Wucheng withdrew the lawsuit, the two companies in Shanghai and Guangdong became anxious and angry. They couldn’t fight Cao Wucheng hard, so they had to smile and pay travel expenses to Pingchuan again and again to invite Cao Wucheng and Ma Haohao to have dinner with Niutou Mamian. Drinking, I hope the joint company can continue to fight the lawsuit.Niutou Mamian and Cao Wucheng unanimously expressed their regrets, blaming them for not accepting the mediation earlier and not letting go of continuing the lawsuit.

However, the establishment of Cao Wucheng's new Sino-foreign joint venture "DMT International Business Company" encountered great troubles.The trouble didn't come from elsewhere, but from Cao Wucheng's brother Cao Wuping. Cao Wuping accidentally discovered the "DMT International Business Company" that was applying for establishment in a briefing material issued by the Municipal Foreign Economic and Economic Commission. I went to Director Li's office of the Municipal Industrial and Commercial Bureau and asked him: "Didn't Cao Wucheng's joint company just go bankrupt? Why did he set up a Sino-foreign joint venture all of a sudden? Where did he get the money? Is the procedure legal?"

Director Li said: "Mayor Cao, I know about this. All the procedures are legal and complete. The Russian side has remitted 600,000 US dollars from St. Petersburg for capital verification, and the capital verification report is in my hands. The funds have also entered the account, absolutely no problem." Cao Wuping said: "Do you know the credit status of this person? He fought eight lawsuits together and cheated so many people. Are you still not learning the lesson? Director Li, let me make it clear to you. Don't think he is my brother. Let’s make an exception, if something really happens, the municipal party committee and the municipal government will severely hold you accountable!”

Director Li said: "Mayor Cao, you are really mistaken. Cao Wucheng's eight lawsuits were all economic disputes, all of which were about breach of contract. There is no way. As for not registering him, it is even more unreasonable." Cao Wuping said: "Why is that unreasonable? There are restrictions on such people in foreign countries. Doesn't Singapore have regulations for bankrupts to be impoverished? Anyone who is impoverished will not only be unable to start a new company, but even live a rich life beyond the standard. Not allowed, have you heard of it?" Director Li smiled wryly and said, "I've heard of it, but it's abroad. There is no such article in China's current industrial and commercial law. What do you want me to do?"

Cao Wuping said: "Find out all the relevant laws and study them again. You have to study thoroughly like Cao Wucheng and his lawyers to find out the reasons. All companies he runs are not allowed to register, at least not in our Pingchuan. He is not even allowed to set up institutions like offices!" Director Li said: "Mayor Cao, think about it. I am the authority that enforces the industrial and commercial law on behalf of the country. How can I still not understand the law? I really can't find a reason!" Cao Wuping became angry: "Well, you really can't find a reason, so you put the responsibility on me, saying that I, the deputy secretary of the municipal party committee and executive deputy mayor, said that this DMT international business company cannot be registered. Even if I I went through the back door of your industrial and commercial bureau chief once, okay? I did this to be responsible to everyone, and also to my own brother Cao Wucheng, so you must know it!"

Therefore, Director Li of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau had no choice but to truthfully inform Cao Wucheng, Niutou and Ma Mian, the reasons why DMT International Business Company was not allowed to register.Cao Wucheng and the two barristers turned around and left without saying anything. Four days later, they handed over an administrative lawsuit to the Pailou District Court, suing Pingchuan City Administration for Industry and Commerce and Cao Wuping, the joint and several responsible person. In this administrative complaint, the plaintiff wrote solemnly: "Our country has entered the track of the legal system, and the country's legal system is becoming more and more perfect. However, there are always some national administrative units and departments that obey the will of their superiors and do not abide by the law. Wanton trampling on the country's sacred laws. The Pingchuan City Administration for Industry and Commerce and its joint responsible person, Mr. Cao Wuping, brutally blocked the normal registration of our DMT International Business Company, which is the most serious case." Therefore, the plaintiff stated at the end of the complaint, "In view of this, the plaintiff requested the court to order the Pingchuan City Industrial and Commercial Bureau and its company responsible person, Cao Wuping, to abide by the industrial and commercial laws of our country, register our DMT International Business Company according to the provisions of the industrial and commercial laws, and compensate economic and mental losses in RMB 245,621.6 yuan (it can also be paid in U.S. dollars, and the conversion price is the middle price of U.S. dollar exchange announced by the Bank of China on the date when the judgment takes effect).”

Cao Wuping became ruthless later, and said more than once in front of his mother Liu Fengzhu and father Cao Xinli that as long as possible, he must send his own brother Cao Wucheng to Pingchuan Prison to rest for a few years.After Cao Xinli heard this, she usually kept silent, and sometimes scolded Cao Wucheng, but Liu Fengzhu was frightened to death, begging the youngest son not to sue, and asking the eldest son not to care about her younger brother.This mother is doing everything possible to mediate. The two sons refused to accept the mediation, and they did not buy their mother's account at all. The youngest son said: "Mom, I can't bear it anymore. Your mayor Cao is going to force me to death. He won't even give me a job. Can I not sue? He Pingchuan won't accept it. I will sue the provincial government." If the province refuses to accept it, I will sue the central government and the Supreme People's Court in Beijing. I have the best lawyers." The eldest son said: "Let him sue, I will lose this lawsuit at most. But does your precious son still want to stay in Pingchuan? I still don't believe that I will not be able to deal with this little rascal of yours in the future!" The mother, Liu Fengzhu, was so angry that she scolded her younger son and then her elder son, and said with snot and tears: "Do you still recognize me as a mother? You keep saying 'your family' and 'your family'." You all have only one family, and you all have only one mother!" The youngest son said: "Mom, for your old age's sake, I don't have to sue your mayor Cao, but there is one condition. He will immediately register my company, and then give me an apology and compensation for mental damage. I won't mention it." The eldest son said: "Don't even think about it! I would rather lose this lawsuit openly than register a new fraudulent company for your little rascal, let alone apologize! Mom, look at the workers and comrades of our Shengli Coal Mine. What kind of life is it, and then look at what kind of life your little rascal is living, and you can understand how I feel!" At this time, Cao Xinli would always sigh and say: "Old woman, I think you should leave their business alone. You can't do it, and I can't do it either. They are not the children they were back then, and they won't give up because of your tears." Those who make concessions on their respective positions. Especially Wu Ping. Don't say I'm partial to him again, officials and officials protect each other. How difficult it is for him, in front of the executive deputy mayor, and also the deputy secretary of the municipal party committee, in charge of such a big job in the city , so many downturned factories and mines in the city want him to intervene, it is too disgraceful for this unsatisfactory bastard to sue him! I see, this bad boy Wu Cheng really went to the prison to rest for a few years, It’s really not a bad thing to let Wuping work with peace of mind.” Liu Fengzhu really had no choice, so she didn't care much about her two sons in the future. ... At this time, Cao Wuping had a lot of things in his hands.The 1,100-mile city-county highway in eight counties and cities has been launched under the auspices of Wu Mingxiong. Although the municipal party committee and the municipal government have a special team in charge, as the executive deputy mayor, it is not necessary for Cao Wuping to participate in the coordination and handling of the matter all day long. few.The overall economy in the city has bottomed out, but there are still many factories and mines that cannot afford wages.Like Shengli Coal Mine, even though they don’t eat in the big canteen, they still get hungry and full. Sometimes they pay 60% of their wages, sometimes they pay 80%, and they almost never pay full wages. The Shengli Coal Mine, an old and difficult unit, was arrested by Cao Wuping on behalf of the municipal party committee and the municipal government.When the lawsuit with his younger brother Cao Wucheng was about to start, Cao Wuping was brewing a bold plan-to transfer the entire declining Shengli Mine from Pingchuan City to Minjiao County, and implement joint mining of the whole mine, so that the Wanshan Group, which is righteous in Hexi villages, can be justified. The local government and the mine side work hand in hand to manage and operate the entire coal mine as a township enterprise in order to get out of the desperate situation. When this reform plan was put forward at the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, Cao Wuping said with confidence: "This step has reached the point where it must be taken. It is better to leave early than to be late. It is better to take the initiative than to be forced. Hexi Village Wanshan Group and Shengli Mine have three years A lot of joint mining pilots have proved that the operation and management methods of township enterprises are effective. Not only do they not need financial subsidies, but mineral resource taxes can also be collected, and workers in joint mining teams can also receive full wages and bonuses. It is beneficial to the country, the people, and the enterprise. It is estimated that there should not be too much resistance. When building the Ring Road, I went to the construction team of the Shengli Mine to investigate. It is different between eating big pots and not eating big pots. When the 500-member construction team lost their jobs and safety was managed in the same way as a peasant labor contract team, the quality of this team is the best in the whole road! Their desperate spirit moved Comrade Yan Changqi, the commander-in-chief on site, to tears." According to Cao Wuping's plan, from January 1996, all fixed assets and 8,500 employees of Shengli Coal Mine were assigned to Minjiao County, and the Minjiao County Party Committee and the county government were specifically responsible for organizing the overall alliance between the mine and Wanshan Group.The retirees are in the charge of Minjiao County to effectively guarantee their life and truly provide for their old age.Other incumbents retain their status as nationals, keep their salaries in files, and enjoy the universal treatment stipulated by the state as usual when they retire. However, during their working period, they all implement the real contract system. After Cao Wuping introduced the pilot plan, Mayor Shu Huaru was the first to express his opinion: "This plan is relatively satisfactory. It can be seen that Comrade Wuping has done a lot of investigation and research work for this, and it is also in line with the actual situation of Shengli Coal Mine. But I want to remind one thing, that is, the negative impact of the planned economy that has been formed for a long time cannot be underestimated. After all, the Shengli Mine is still a county-level unit, and we must not forget this. , I intend to consider taking some organizational measures. First, let Xiao Yuejin, the current mine manager and party secretary of Shengli Mine, also be the deputy secretary of the Minjiao County Party Committee, Zhuang Qunyi, the chairman of Wanshan Group, and the vice chairman of the County Political Consultative Conference or the deputy director of the County People's Congress. This shows that the Municipal Party Committee , The municipal government will not downgrade the administrative level of Shengli Mine. Taking this step of deepening reform under this premise may reduce some resistance, at least the resistance of cadres.” Wu Mingxiong was not in a hurry to express his opinion, but asked Cao Wuping: "Have you understood? How many years are left for the maximum mining period of the Shengli Mine? What should we do when there is no coal to be mined? If the reserves are still large, there can be longer Will it cause the loss of state-owned resources during the mining period?" Cao Wuping said: "According to the existing geological data, according to the current mining speed, the coalfields belonging to the Shengli Mine can still be mined for seven to ten years at most, and most of them are deep thin coal seams, and there is no loss of state-owned resources. But with this With seven to ten years of transition time, coupled with comprehensive cooperation with township enterprises, the transfer of labor force from the underground to the ground in the Shengli Mine can be completed." Wu Mingxiong still hesitated, and then suggested: "I think it's like this: don't rush to make a decision at this standing committee meeting, and then bring the reform pilot plan to the Municipal People's Congress and the Municipal People's Political Consultative Conference to listen to opinions, okay? Shengli Mine Everyone knows more about the matter, and there is no harm in brainstorming!" Cao Wuping was a little dissatisfied, and said: "Secretary Wu, this is my opinion after an in-depth investigation based on your and Mayor Shu's intentions! Sometimes the pain of reform is unavoidable. For a while. However, since we want to fundamentally solve the problem of the Shengli Mine, we must strengthen our nerves." Wu Mingxiong said with a smile: "Okay, Cao Wuping, it's my fault that I'm not strong enough! Have you seriously thought about the question raised by Mayor Shu? The negative impact of the planned economy that has been formed for a long time cannot be underestimated! A county regiment Allocating the first-level coal mines to the counties and implementing alliances with township and village enterprises. This has never happened before in the country. It is bold and imaginative. This kind of spirit of experimentation and the big way are right. However, after all, this touched the cadres of Shengli Coal Mine The most fundamental thing for the masses is the original system. The system is a big problem, and it cannot be equated with capital for labor in water conservancy and donations from citizens during the construction of ring roads. Give some money, donate some money, even if he is unwilling It’s just a few words of shit. And when it comes to fundamental reforms of the system, maybe he will fight you desperately.” Cao Wuping couldn't help being a little confused, staring at Wu Mingxiong and asked: "Secretary Wu, do you mean that the pilot reform of Shengli Mine will not be carried out?" Wu Mingxiong shook his head and said: "Wuping, I suggest to listen to everyone's opinions and make our plan as perfect as possible. I don't mean not to do it. Without reform, units like Shengli Mine will have no future. Everyone knows this. But we must remember that at any time and under any circumstances, any reform must not be carried out at the expense of stability, and the bloodless revolution we are now undergoing should not be turned into Bloody turmoil." At this time, Xiao Daoqing spoke.No one expected that Xiao Daoqing, who had kept quiet about everything except the family planning and workers, youth and women that he was in charge of in the past two years, would unreservedly support Cao Wuping's reform plan this time.