Chapter 6 6. Differences
The era of Xiao Honglin and Jia Chaoxuan is over, and what is left to the new team is the weakened Dongzhou economy. Since the reform and opening up, Dongzhou's economy has never stagnated. Dongzhou's economy is like an eggplant garden after being beaten by frost, filled with lifelessness and bad luck. In addition, Hong Wenshan, the newly appointed secretary of the municipal party committee, and Xia Wentian, the mayor, have different views on the development of Dongzhou's economy. The crossroads of history.
The disagreement between Hong Wenshan and Xia Wentian started after Xia Wentian invited Hong Wenshan to inspect the Flower Expo Garden after the Two Sessions.The reason why Xia Wentian invited Hong Wenshan to inspect the Flower Expo Garden was because since the opening of the Flower Expo Garden, the real estate development around Qiongshui Lake has sprung up like mushrooms after rain, and Qiongshui Lake is facing the danger of being seriously polluted.
Zhao Guoguang, director of the Municipal People’s Congress, led some representatives of the People’s Congress to inspect the Flower Expo Garden and believed that the Flower Expo Garden is worthy of starting Dongzhou’s economic development. Since its opening, it has attracted more than 10 million tourists and achieved a cumulative economic income of nearly 500 million yuan. , has greatly promoted the development of Dongzhou's tourism industry. Dongzhou's tourism industry has leapt to the ranks of pillar industries in less than a year. We should use this momentum to vigorously develop related industries and fully launch Dongzhou's economy.
Zhao Guoguang's suggestion was approved by most deputies to the National People's Congress. However, Zhang Hongchang, chairman of the CPPCC, was worried about Zhao Guoguang's views. Some Suggestions on Real Estate Development Around the Park and Protection of Qiongshui Lake, the Source of Life of Dongzhou People". After this suggestion was handed over to Zhang Hongchang, he felt heavy and asked the young mayor Xia Wentian to have a talk.
At that time, Xia Wentian had just finished hosting the newly appointed Consul General Taro Yamamoto of the Japanese Consulate General in Dongzhou at the Caohekou Guest House. Zhang Hongchang went to the Caohekou Guest House meeting room to wait for Xia Wentian in person.
After Xia Wentian sent Taro Yamamoto away, he was very sorry to learn that Chairman Zhang had been waiting for forty minutes. He knew that Zhang Hongchang must have something very important to discuss.When he walked into the small meeting room of the Caohekou Guest House, he found that Chairman Zhang was reading a document with his eyebrows furrowed.
"Sorry, Comrade Hongchang, for keeping you waiting for so long."
After Xia Wentian cupped his fists to apologize, he sat on the sofa opposite Zhang Hongchang.
"Comrade Wen Tian, I have considered you this time after careful consideration. You should read this first."
After Zhang Hongchang finished speaking, he handed the materials in his hand to Xia Wentian.Xia Wentian took a look at the material and frowned, because this material was "Several Suggestions on Restricting the Development of Real Estate Around the Flower Expo Garden and Protecting Qiongshui Lake, the Source of Life of Dongzhou People" jointly drafted by some members of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. .
"Comrade Wen Tian, Xiao Honglin's arbitrariness in choosing the location of the Flower Expo Garden by the Qiongshui Lake was the result of Xiao Honglin's arbitrariness. I opposed it at the time, but Wang Yuanzhang agreed in principle, although he also had different opinions considering the unity of the team. One plan, now it seems that the consequences will gradually appear. If no attention is paid, within a few years, five million citizens of Dongzhou City will have no water to drink. What is even more worrying is that some leaders have not realized the problem The seriousness has also fueled the flames of real estate development around the Flower Expo Garden. If there are no restrictions and guidance, once a serious pollution accident occurs, the consequences will be unimaginable!" Zhang Hongchang said worriedly.
"Comrade Hongchang, your opinion is very important. It's just that Dongzhou's economy is currently in a slump due to the impact of the 'Xiao Jia case'. Comrade Wenshan still wants to use the Flower Expo Garden as a breakthrough to revive Dongzhou's economic prosperity. Comrade is difficult!"
Xia Wentian was obviously aware of the seriousness of the problem, but he couldn't ignore Hong Wenshan's attitude. After all, Hong Wenshan was the top leader of the Dongzhou Municipal Party Committee.
After some thinking, Xia Wentian smiled and said: "Comrade Hongchang, how about it? I will invite Comrade Wenshan to inspect the Flower Expo Garden. At that time, I will recommend this material to him. Where is Dongzhou's economic development going? It must be carefully integrated. For the re-layout, we must not only look at the immediate future and not plan for the long-term, we must re-examine the development direction of Dongzhou's economy with a scientific perspective, and find a sustainable development path to revitalize Dongzhou's economy."
"Okay, Wentian, it's good if you have this attitude. You are young and promising, and you are an economic expert. As long as you give it a go, Dongzhou's economy will definitely recover."
Since Xia Wentian took office, he has been thinking about the future economic development of Dongzhou, an old industrial base. He personally visited the Flower Expo Garden twice, and found that all districts, counties, committees and bureaus of Dongzhou City, as well as departments, committees and bureaus of some provinces are On the bank of Qiongshui Lake, there is a lot of construction work around the Flower Expo Garden, and construction of different scales of recuperation centers, vacation centers, and training centers. These lands were all approved before he took office. Xia Wentian is very worried about this. The rectification around Qiongshui Lake is urgent.
When the convoy entered Qiongshui Lakeside Scenic Area, more than a dozen migrant workers came face to face. The leader was a big man with a red face. It seemed that these people were very emotional, and even stopped the leading vehicle of the security department of the Municipal Public Security Bureau desperately.
The convoy stopped, and the window of the leading car was rolled down. The chief of the security department stretched out his head and asked, "What's going on? Do you dare to stop the car from the Public Security Bureau?"
The red-faced man said excitedly: "We want to see Secretary Hong and Mayor Xia!"
When the head of the police department heard that the group of migrant workers called to see the secretary and the mayor, he quickly got out of the leading car and shouted: "You are crazy, who ordered you?"
At this time, Hong Wenshan and Xia Wentian had already got out of the car, and walked over slowly, Hong Wenshan asked softly: "I am Hong Wenshan, what can you do with us?"
As soon as Hong Wenshan finished speaking, more than a dozen migrant workers knelt down in unison, and the leading red-faced man said in tears, "Secretary Hong, Mayor Xia, please save us!"
Hong Wenshan quickly helped the red-faced man up and said, "Speak up if you have something to say, this is the world of the Communist Party, there is no need to kneel down!"
"Secretary Hong and Mayor Xia, we are all farmers in Tiangou Township, Huangxian County, and miners of the Roche Molybdenum Mine Company. We have worked in the mine for more than half a year, but we have not received a penny of wages. I led everyone to the mine. When we were going to ask for salary, the security guards at the mine stopped us and refused to let us see the boss. Later, Luo Hu, the director of the mine office, met us and said that the mine is currently experiencing difficulties in cash flow, so let us wait another month. We said, the mine It is difficult to turn over funds. Our wife and children are still waiting for money to eat. Luo Hu waved his hand without saying a word, and dozens of security guards came up, tied up a dozen of us miners, and covered our mouths with rags. We were blocked and closed in an abandoned mine. They watched us day and night. The security guard in charge asked me if I was still making trouble. I said, if we don’t pay wages, we will find the boss. They beat us with steel pipes. We couldn’t bear the beating. I escaped at night while the security guard was asleep. Secretary Hong, my 80-year-old mother is sick in bed and is waiting for me to get money to see a doctor!"
After hearing this, Hong Wenshan frowned and said angrily: "There is no such thing as a king! Comrade Zhendong, you used to be the secretary of the Huangxian County Party Committee. Tell me what kind of company this is?"
Deputy Mayor He Zhendong was in charge of urban construction, counties and labor security. He smiled and said: "Secretary Hong, I have no impression of this company. It may have been established after I left."
Xia Wentian asked the red-faced man kindly: "What's your name?"
The red-faced man said in a low voice, "Wei Guoshan."
"How do you know we are going to the Flower Expo Garden today?" He Zhendong interrupted and asked.
"No one told us that there is a lot of work here. We wanted to find a way while working part-time. Later, someone who understood pointed out that if you want to get your salary back, you must stop the car. The Flower Expo Garden is a key project in the city, and there are many high-ranking officials who come to inspect it. , People say that if there are police cars to clear the way, they will be stopped one by one, and they will be either the secretary or the mayor."
After hearing this, Hong Wenshan and Xia Wentian burst out laughing.
"Comrade Guoshan," Xia Wentian said kindly, "I'll write you a note. You can take my note to the Municipal Labor and Social Security Bureau to find Fang Chenggao, the director, and tell them what I said, and let them send a labor inspection team to come forward." Ask for money for you. Also, Comrade Zhendong, call the Huang County Public Security Bureau and ask them to investigate, why is that man named Luo Hu so bold, to illegally detain him and set up a private court!"
"Okay, Mayor Xia, I'll do it right away!" He Zhendong said perfunctorily.
Wei Guoshan and a dozen or so migrant workers received the note written by Xia Wentian, as if they had received an imperial decree, and left with gratitude.
"Wen Tian, we're here too, let's take a few more steps." Hong Wenshan said with a smile.
Everyone didn't get in the car again, but followed the secretary and the mayor and walked towards the Flower Expo Garden.As far as the eye can see, real estate is blooming everywhere beside Qiongshui Lake and around the Flower Expo Garden, a busy scene.
Looking at the bustling scene, Hong Wenshan said happily: "Comrade Wentian, what I think about the most after arriving in Dongzhou is, what kind of industry can become the city's industry in this old industrial base of Dongzhou?"
"Comrade Wenshan, this is something I have been thinking hard about!" Xia Wentian echoed.
"Do you have an answer?" Hong Wenshan asked Xia Wentian with a glance.
"I really want to hear Secretary Hong's advice."
"Well, this is also the purpose of my inspection of the Flower Expo Garden today. It should be said that the Flower Expo Garden has given us two major inspirations, because the Flower Expo Garden has driven two major industries, one is the real estate industry, the other is the tourism industry, and the second is the tourism industry. In addition to the equipment manufacturing industry, the three pillar industries of Dongzhou's economic development are beginning to emerge! Especially the real estate industry, no other industry can compare with it in terms of stimulating rapid economic development. Mother! Wentian, if the Dongzhou economy wants to get out of the predicament as soon as possible, it has to ask for benefits from the land!"
After hearing this, Xia Wentian was overwhelmed by a huge hidden worry. He thought to himself, the Flower Expo Garden is a good project. If Xiao Honglin hadn’t had selfish intentions to create conditions for the hot sale of the Qiongshui Garden built by his son Xiao Wei, he would have chosen another location for the Flower Expo Garden project. Even if it is placed on both sides of the Heishui River, the Flower Expo Garden can become an engine to drive Dongzhou's economy. However, if the Flower Expo Garden is placed on the bank of Qiongshui Lake, not only can it not develop real estate, but even tourists must be restricted. Otherwise, Dongzhou Five The source of life of millions of citizens will be seriously polluted.What's more, the real estate industry is not a panacea. Although the effect is quick, the real estate industry, like stocks, is the main carrier or frequent occurrence area of the bubble economy. At present, the real estate prices in Dongzhou remain high, and there are hidden worries of hyperinflation. Blind development is bound to Encouraging speculative psychology, once a bubble occurs, it will be worse for the hard-hit Eastern State economy.
Thinking of this, Xia Wentian said worriedly: "Comrade Wenshan, at present, the capital-liability ratio of real estate companies in our city is over 70%, and there are almost no real estate companies that do not take loans. Since the real estate financing method has not formed a risk sharing mechanism, real estate companies Liabilities are mainly from indirect financing from banks. Therefore, once market risks arise with such a high debt ratio, it will bring huge losses to banks. The chariot, the two have become a pair of brothers in need who live together and die together. At present, the country is very likely to take heavy control of the real estate overheating and regulate it. The city industry that kickstarted Eastern State's economy isn't looking good."
Hong Wenshan waved his hand and said: "The shortage of blood in the real estate industry is nationwide. From the perspective of production, the proportion of the added value created by real estate in GDP has increased unprecedentedly, and the role of the real estate industry in economic growth has continued to expand."
"Comrade Wenshan, after more than 20 years of reform and opening up, we must pay attention to science and green GDP in some things. My opinion is that buildings and museums must not be built around the Flower Expo Garden and Qiongshui Lake. All the projects under construction You must stop, otherwise, the consequences will be disastrous." Xia Wentian was a little emotional.
"Comrade Wentian," Hong Wenshan clearly felt Xia Wentian's resistance due to different opinions, "The negative impact of the 'Xiaojia case' on Dongzhou's economy is unprecedented. Foreign businessmen are no longer coming, and finances are so difficult. We have just Driven by the flower expo garden, you can see a little light, but you can't extinguish this light?"
"Comrade Wenshan, the development of the economy must focus on sustainable development, and we should not only focus on the immediate future. Currently, the land price in the real estate industry in Dongzhou remains high, housing prices remain high, and the vacancy rate of houses is high. There is an urgent need to rectify the market order, otherwise it is easy to cause a real estate bubble. Hainan The aftermath of the real estate bubble has not been cured until now. It is a lesson learned from the past. At present, finances are still very difficult, but Dongzhou's advantage lies in the equipment manufacturing industry. I plan to increase investment in the automobile industry to drive the city's economy out of the slump."
"I don't agree with your point of view. I'm going to ask Ding Nengtong to invite Xin Zeyin from the Brown Company of Canada to come and help us demonstrate whether it is possible to build a maglev railway from Dongzhou Railway Station to the Flower Expo Garden. If it is feasible, the Flower Expo Garden It will become a big garden in the city, and it will definitely have a great driving effect on Dongzhou's economy." Hong Wenshan said ambitiously.
"Comrade Wenshan, the total length from Dongzhou Railway Station to Huabo Garden is 150 kilometers. If we want to build a maglev railway, it will cost as much as 100 million yuan per kilometer, and the cost of the total length will reach 20 billion. We currently have no With this strength, and the highway from Dongzhou to Huaboyuan is only more than an hour’s drive away, there is no need to spend huge sums of money on repairing the maglev. Even if the money is available, it should be used for future subway construction.”
"Comrade Wen Tian, why do you always fight with me?" Hong Wenshan asked angrily.
When He Zhendong saw that the top leaders of the party and government were about to quarrel, he quickly smoothed things over and said, "You two leaders, the resort center of the Municipal Bureau of Labor and Social Security is in front of you. Let's go and have a look."
Xia Wentian said relentlessly: "Comrade Wenshan, I suggest that a standing committee be convened in the near future to discuss where the Dongzhou economy is headed."
"Well, if you don't argue the truth, you can't understand it!" After Hong Wenshan finished speaking, he left Xia Wentian behind and strode forward.
For the first time since Xia Wentian took office as mayor, he felt the pressure from Hong Wenshan. This pressure came not only from political discord, but also from the possible negative impact of this discord.
Before Xia Wentian took office, Comrade Lin Bai, secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, talked to him and reminded him: "How did Xiao Honglin become corrupt? He broke away from the municipal Party committee and became independent, and turned the city government into a family, a self-employed party within the entire party. Absolutely Power produces absolute corruption, so you need to communicate more with Comrade Wenshan, the old comrade has more political experience than you, but he is a layman in economics, you have to give full play to your economic advantages, and work hard to get Dongzhou's economy out of the slump as soon as possible."
It should be said that Xia Wentian was very grateful for the trust placed in him by the Provincial Party Committee. He was full of energy and wanted to make a career in Dongzhou, but now it seemed that he was too optimistic.
The words were not speculative, Hong Wenshan and Xia Wentian didn't talk to each other again, he walked to the resort center of the Municipal Labor and Social Security Bureau and stopped.Because among the dozens of holiday centers, training centers, hotels, and hotel construction sites, there are two of the biggest scenes, one is the holiday center of the Municipal Labor and Social Security Bureau in front of you, and the other has no signboard yet.
In order to break the deadlock, Hong Wenshan deliberately asked: "Wen Tian, the one next to you is quite powerful, which resort is it?"
Xia Wentian didn't know about it either. He glanced at Wu Zhiqiang, director of the Municipal Construction Committee, and Wu Zhiqiang hurried forward and said, "Secretary Hong, this is the resort center of the Municipal Office in Beijing."
"Is there a mistake? Ding Nengtong has just resumed work, how could he make such a big move?" Hong Wenshan asked suspiciously.
"Secretary Hong, it was Director Huang, who got on the horse when Huang Mengran presided over the work." Wu Zhiqiang explained.
Hong Wenshan didn't speak, Xia Wentian said relentlessly: "Comrade Wenshan, it's not appropriate for the provincial and municipal units to build such large-scale construction projects on the banks of Qiongshui Lake, and the buildings are all buildings and buildings?"
"Wen Tian, it's an extraordinary time. Investment drives the economy. When Dongzhou's economy improves, you can do whatever you want with these buildings." Hong Wenshan said in a long voice.
Xia Wentian shook his head helplessly. Only then did he understand what Zhao Changzheng, the former governor of the province, said to himself: "Wentian, Comrade Wenshan came from party affairs and never worked in economics. You let him do political and ideological work. Or he is good at catching corrupt elements. If he is allowed to catch the economy, I am afraid it will add chaos, so Comrade Wen Tian, you have to be mentally prepared. However, you are the mayor. I want to settle accounts with you, the mayor!" Zhao Changzheng's words were serious, and now Xia Wentian realized a special pertinence.
However, Hong Wenshan had other thoughts. He felt that the reason why Xiao Honglin had a problem was that the former secretary of the municipal party committee, Wang Yuanzhang, was too scrupulous about the relationship between the party and the government. Long live Xiao Honglin", the municipal party committee also let it go.Such a local emperor doesn't even pay attention to the municipal party committee, and naturally he doesn't listen to the voices of subordinates or the public.A representative of the National People's Congress questioned Xiao Honglin's work. Instead of listening carefully, Xiao Honglin raised a threatening question, "How can someone like you be a representative of the National People's Congress?" Possibility to exercise effective supervision over him.It is true that Xia Wentian understands economics, but he is also young and energetic. A newborn calf is not afraid of tigers. Today's disagreement is an example. If you don't suppress this kind of personality and let it go, you will inevitably follow Xiao Honglin's old path.Before he took office, Lin Bai, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, told him: "Comrade Wenshan, a power without any supervision, a leader without any restrictions, and an official with a poor sense of self-discipline, will inevitably do his own way, and corruption will happen wherever he is." It is inevitable. Strengthening the leadership of the party is the best supervision of power."
Xia Wentian didn't guess what Hong Wenshan was thinking. He was just worried that Dongzhou's economy was at a low ebb. Because Hong Wenshan didn't understand the economy and couldn't communicate, he made up his mind. .
Whether it was Hong Wenshan or Xia Wentian who inspected the Flower Expo Garden this time, they both came here in high spirits and returned in disappointment.