Chapter 398: Ordered to Raise Money

Hearing this number, Li Ruifang said resolutely, "This is absolutely not okay! If we miss such a good opportunity, we will be the sinners of Yingjiang! We must try every means to raise money! Lu Fan, you have experience. Tell me, what tricks can you use to get money? The matter is urgent, don't hide anything!"

Seeing the two leaders staring at him, Lu Fan said, "The situation now is that as long as we take out money, we can get matching funds from the provincial government, so the source is not important, only the result is. Mayor, have the anti-epidemic special national bonds and local government special bonds come down? They add up to 6.3 billion, right?"

Li Ruifang thought for a while and said, "Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures! Mayor, use this 6.3 billion. I will take responsibility if there is a problem!"

Hearing this, Zhao Tao said helplessly, "Okay, I hope there won't be any accidents!"

Lu Fan said, "The two leaders don't need to be too worried. Special funds are not allocated all at once. We can use the central and provincial transfer payment funds in March and tax revenue to fill the 'hole' of these two special funds in the first place."

Zhao Tao nodded and said, "To achieve debt clearing, we are still short more than 20 billion. Lu Fan, what other good ways are there?"

Lu Fan continued, "Whoever's hole it is, they should fill it. We can't force the city to 'jump off a building' while letting all counties and districts watch the show easily? There is no such reason! Squeeze hard, it's not a big problem for each county to raise 200 or 300 million, which solves another 2 billion. We don't have money, but banks have money. We can mortgage some state-owned assets and borrow from banks. They have the responsibility to support local economic development. However, to get loans as soon as possible, the Secretary and Mayor must give them some pressure. It shouldn't be a problem for each bank to lend 500 million!"

Li Ruifang said simply, "I am a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, I will take this job. 5 billion, I will handle it! Lu Fan, we are still short 15 billion."

"Misappropriating the city's central and provincial special funds, this volume is quite large. The top priority is to clear government debt first. We can fill the 'hole' in one to two years. Also, the province has money now. We can go to Governor Hongtao to 'cry poor.' For the sake of his hometown, I presume the Governor can give some support. Oh, by the way, Ganshui County Finance still has over 2 billion. Let them misappropriate the special funds too. It is estimated that we can raise 3 billion. Secretary, Mayor, don't reveal this, otherwise Secretary Xiaopeng and County Head Qianyuan might talk about me behind my back!"

Zhao Tao sighed, "We will definitely keep it secret. Lu Fan, you still have a way!"

Li Ruifang said, "I will go to Governor Hongtao to 'cry poor.' Mayor, you are responsible for solving other problems. You must give death orders to all counties and districts! Lu Fan, you cooperate with the Mayor's work. That group of 'old oil sticks' is not easy to deal with. There is no time to lose. Let's act separately. Let's meet again after I return from the province."

Coming out of the Secretary's office, Zhao Tao followed Lu Fan directly to his office. After entering, he said, "Lu Fan, the matter is urgent. Let's divide the counties and districts. I'll pick 5, and you be responsible for the rest. How about that?"

Lu Fan smiled and said, "Mayor, then you pick first!" But he secretly slandered in his heart, he is a leader after all, picking the light and avoiding the heavy, can he be so shameless?

Looking at the Mayor picking Anbao County, Ningyang County, Hongqi County, Zibei County, and Ding-shui County, Lu Fan was completely speechless. It turns out you picked all the wealthy counties! This doesn't matter, but leaving Ganshui County to me, what does this mean? I am just cooperating with the work, I can't "occupy the magpie's nest" and fight from a substitute to a main force, right?

"Mayor, why don't you coordinate Ganshui County?"

Zhao Tao said with a smile, "You are their old leader, your coordination strength is greater. I am doing this out of work considerations. Lu Fan, I'll trouble you!"

"Since the Mayor said so, I can only execute the order!"

Zhao Tao said with a bit of embarrassment, "Those who can work more! After the arrears clearing work is over, I will treat. Let's gather well!"

In the afternoon, Lu Fan took Deputy Secretary-General Xia Li and Cheng Haohao and headed straight for Ganshui County, taking down the "big household" first.

Arriving at County Party Committee Secretary Guo Xiaopeng's office, seeing County Head Zhang Qianyuan also there, Lu Fan said with a smile, "I am revisiting the old place. The two pots of flowers Xiaopeng placed are not bad, looking more vibrant, just like Ganshui County. The development momentum this year is very good, basically without the impact of the epidemic. Qianyuan, how much money is in the finance now?"

Unexpectedly, the thick-browed and big-eyed Zhang Qianyuan is not honest now. He looked at Guo Xiaopeng and said with a smile, "Secretary-General, you know Ganshui's foundation best. Living is not a problem. This year, the county plans to focus on rural revitalization. It is estimated that expenses will not be small. No matter how much money there is, it is not enough!"

Lu Fan sighed and said, "Sigh, people go and tea cools, I can't even ask for a truthful word!"

Guo Xiaopeng hurriedly said, "Secretary-General, you are joking. You have to tell us what it is first, so we can make plans!"

Lu Fan went straight to the theme, "The province has introduced policies for arrears clearing work, and the subsidy is as much as the arrears. The strength is not small. This is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for all cities. The city has made up its mind to clear all government debt at once, so the top priority is to raise money. Ganshui is a part of Yingjiang City, and it is the wealthiest county and district now. I walked out of Ganshui, so this task fell on me. You two are here, so I won't be polite. 4 billion!"

Hearing this number, Guo Xiaopeng widened his eyes and said, "Secretary-General, even if you sell us, there won't be that much!"

Lu Fan said, "Don't tell me about difficulties. Now we must talk about politics and the overall situation. 4 billion, I won't leave if I'm short a cent. If there are difficulties, you two think of ways to solve them!"

Guo Xiaopeng gritted his teeth and said, "Secretary-General, the city has difficulties, we can't stand by, not to mention you came. We will take this money! There are 2.5 billion in the account now, you take 2 billion, we have to operate with the rest, work cannot stop."

Lu Fan shook his head and said, "Xiaopeng, are you still 'setting an ambush' for me? Your finance has at least 3 billion in deposits, am I wrong? The city is borrowing money from you, not not returning it. Why are you so stingy? 4 billion is what I calculated. There are 1 billion or so in special funds, right? You keep the remainder for use, I'll take the total. Please rest assured, I am responsible for the money I borrow, and I won't be short a cent. After all, I was Ganshui County Party Committee Secretary, I definitely won't turn my elbows out!"

Guo Xiaopeng wailed, "Secretary-General, you are going to kill us!"

"After the accounts receivable in March come back, is there 300 million? Is it not enough for you to 'wave'? Xiaopeng, Qianyuan, we must prioritize the overall situation, collective interests first, and emphasize responsibility and dedication. I am discussing with you well. If Secretary Ruifang talks to you, it will be an order! 4 billion, not a cent less. You contact the Finance Bureau now, transfer money to the Municipal Finance Bureau. If it doesn't work, I'll give you an IOU!"

Guo Xiaopeng said helplessly, "Secretary-General, since you said so, dare we be so unrighteous? I only have one request: when the city has money, it must be the first to return it to us, otherwise Qianyuan and I can only go to your office to work!"

Lu Fan said with a smile, "You put 120 hearts in your stomach. Next month I will go to the Municipal Government every day, even if I have to kowtow, I will help you get the money back!"

Zhang Qianyuan immediately contacted the Finance Bureau Director and connected with the Municipal Finance Bureau. 4 billion was successfully transferred to the Municipal Finance.

After receiving the notice from the Municipal Finance Bureau, Lu Fan stood up to say goodbye, but Guo Xiaopeng wouldn't let him go, insisting on entertaining him.

Lu Fan said, "Xiaopeng, wait until I finish this work, I will specifically come to Ganshui to investigate, and we will drink until we are drunk. I really can't stay today, I have to go to Fuxian County immediately."

"Alright then, Ganshui welcomes the Secretary-General to inspect and guide work at any time!"

At 5:00 PM, Lu Fan arrived at Fuxian County. County Party Committee Secretary Wang Jiaming, County Head Gao Ke, and Deputy County Head Fang Hui were waiting at the Fuxian Hotel, and the wine and dishes were ready.

After entering the private room, Wang Jiaming said with a full face of smiles, "Warmly welcome the Secretary-General to Fuxian County to inspect and guide work. It is simply too rare. On behalf of Fuxian County, I toast the Secretary-General!"

Lu Fan sighed and said, "Put down the wine glass first. I'm in no mood to drink now. Secretary Ruifang made five calls this afternoon, asking me to report the progress of the work. Since you and Gao Ke are both here, let's talk about work first. How much capital can Fuxian County 'squeeze' out to repay government debt?"

County Head Gao Ke said with a bitter face, "Secretary-General, you know our financial situation. It is difficult to guarantee wages, and there is basically no surplus to clear debt."

Lu Fan said, "The policy strength of the province is quite large. Your county owes 1.3 billion. As long as you take out 650 million, you can clear the debt, because the provincial finance will match 650 million. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you miss this village, there will never be this shop. In order for Fuxian County to start lightly, you must grasp the opportunity this time and clear the debt. This is a death order from the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government. Even if you smash the pots and sell the iron, you must complete the task. I came down to supervise this work! State your position!"

Wang Jiaming was promoted by Lu Fan. He did not shirk and said, "Secretary-General, we must not miss this opportunity, otherwise we will be the sinners of Fuxian County! The money will definitely be raised with all our strength, but the 'hole' is too big, we are really powerless. County Head, you state your position first, dig out all the money in the corners, how much can you raise?"

Gao Ke thought for a while and said, "Without misappropriating special funds, we can take out 110 million at most."

Lu Fan said directly, "Delay the wages of cadres and workers for one month. Explain it clearly to everyone, the attitude must be sincere, and obtain the understanding of cadres and workers. You do the ideological work yourself, and you can raise tens of millions. Use extraordinary means in extraordinary times. Special funds can be used. The Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government will protect you this time. If the money is still not enough, then go to the bank for a loan. The county government can't have no fixed assets, right? You can't have no way to deal with the banks in Ganshui, right? Jiaming, state your position, can 650 million be returned?"

Wang Jiaming ignored the County Head's wink and said straightforwardly, "Please rest assured, Secretary-General, even if I take out a loan personally, I will clear Fuxian County's debt. We will definitely not waste the policy. Starting tomorrow, I will raise money personally and guarantee to complete the task assigned by the Secretary-General!" He felt that supporting Lu Fan's work was a way to repay kindness.

County Head Gao Ke's heart went cold, sighing that he could only find a way to get money!

Hearing this, Lu Fan picked up the wine glass and said, "Come, I toast you a glass, thank you for your support for my work. I will only drink three glasses today. After eating, you immediately carry out the work. Time waits for no one!" ===== CHAPTER 399 =====